Charlotte, NC= Bashers????

[macr0w]

Pete looks like he needs to lay off of the sauce. :lol:

Don't forget Pete! :lol:

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p181/Cajun_NC/Pete/PICT1951.jpg

[Cajun]

what is the time frame, just in case i can get there.

We'll start around 10am, until dark or we've broken everything beyond repair, which ever comes first. :D PM me if you can make it and I'll shoot you the directions.

[Cajun]

Pete looks like he needs to lay off of the sauce. :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

He's a constant source of amusment for us. :D

[srx]

caj, send me the directions. srx507@yahoo.com im 90% sure i can come. it will be me +1 and a baby

[Cajun]

caj, send me the directions. srx507@yahoo.com im 90% sure i can come. it will be me +1 and a baby

PMed and e-mailed, hope you can make it. You bringing your usual side kick or the Misses?

[srx]

my woman, the boy will be at a haunted woods thing. which is good for me i can drive his truck.....hehehe

[RC Shocker]

So what time is everybody thinking about arriving?

I know there is a 10:00am start time but for me, sometime shortly after noon is looking good for me. Gotta send out some parts to a UK buyer.

I will be bringing all the trucks in my sig. And I'm already excited. :D

Should be some good eats too. :)

[Cajun]

Everybody, don't forget to bring what you want to drink, your tools/spare parts and lawn chairs if you have 'em. We'll have couple of ice chests for the drinks.

[Cajun]

WOHOO! BASH DAY FELLAS!

I'll be checking the thread and PMs through out the day incase someone needs directions later on.

[Wrathchild]

Rise n shine fools! :p

[icepick832]

rise, no shine. I havent even had my first coffee. friggle frakle grrrrr.

[Cajun]

That's cool, I'm moving pretty slow myself, but getting there. :D

[Wrathchild]

Wake up and smell the nitro people!

I'm heading out shortly, bringing some drinks, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and burger condiments. Going to stop and get some paper plates, napkins, and plasticware as I forgot that yesterday. I should be there around 10:30 or so.

[macr0w]

I think I can make a late showing. Maybe 3:00 or so. But I will probably be alone.

My wife wants to go home after being at a child's birthday party all day.

I will call for directions when I'm on the way.

Lets see if I can make it before Wrath destroys all his vehicles this time. :D

[RC Shocker]

Darn, some of yall are already there.

All Ive been able to do is make "Biscuits & Pig Gravy" for breakfast, Take a package to UPS, and charge some battery packs.

I should be leaving shortly ........................

[srx]

im not gonna make it.. sorry

[Wrathchild]

Hey I didn't destroy anything today :) I did bend a shock shaft, but it went back into shape enough to finish the day. Probably time for a rebuild or upgrade anyway, the truck was REAL bouncy on the grass.

Thanks to Cajun for hosting, it was a great time.

[macr0w]

Let's see?........... I broke 2 servo horns and a camera stand. :(

Sorry about the camera stand there Ice. :o I'll be in touch. :)

[RC Shocker]

Let's see?........... I broke 2 servo horns and a camera stand. :(

Sorry about the camera stand there Ice. :o I'll be in touch. :)

You would have thought you could have broke something driving up the tree :p That was too crazy !!!! That's right, he has a tree climbing truck. :wub:

Your truck is definately one of a kind.

[Cajun]

Thanks for coming out guys, it was a lot of fun. We'll have to do it again soon. I'd have to say the 1STAQCBBBQB was a success. (I love that acronym. :lol:)

[Wrathchild]

Ahh.. I had money for you to go towards the website and forgot about it. Next time I'll remember.

[Cajun]

Ahh.. I had money for you to go towards the website and forgot about it. Next time I'll remember.

Don't worry about it. I haven't recieved anybody's yet. I figured it would go on the back burner until after the first of the year anyway. The next few month's are going to be crazy for me. I'm back in Dallas at the end of the week, so I'll have to bow out of anything this weekend. It seems like I'll almost be on the go constantly until after the holidays. I HAVE to get that house sold in Dallas, it's a huge drain on finances. :unsure: On top of that we're going to have visitors for all the holidays and wouldn't you know it, my work load is picking up, so overtime is going to be in order. <_<

[icepick832]

I started to watch the video taken at the 1STAQCBBBQB (heehee) and we got some good footage. I only screened about half of it. Tink wants to try out the new mac on editing it up, and will post it as soon as she is done ( I will prob have to get some kindling under her chair,lol). I agree it was a great day, I cant believe still nothing broke for me(cept another exhaust coupler, made a new hanger off the bumper so hopefully that stops), and seems only minor damage to others, nothing that couldnt be fixed on the spot.

[bigboi146]

If you guys have pictures, mind PMing me some?

[Wrathchild]

I have some pictures up now. I didn't have the camera out much, for some reason every time I brought it out, all the nitros stopped running :p

http://www.putfile.com/thewrathchild/images/153395

[icepick832]

lol. thanks for getting my new ride on its lid. Wont see to many of those as a basher!! Its all good. Why buy them if you cant enjoy them right. My jato just got here, so I am stocked to take it out when the misses gets home.

[Wrathchild]

One thing I noticed in going through the pictures was how well that "freight" stays planted through the turns. Even when turning in under power, both front tires are flat on the dirt. In most of the pictures I've taken across the last months, you don't see that.

BTW with the Jato you are officially over the line and into "addicted" status.

[icepick832]

:D that much I knew! right from the first one I picked up, I knew then I was a hopeless addict....lol

[RC Shocker]

Thanks for the pic's Wrath. It got a little whack :lol: shortly after you headed out. Nothing too out of hand though.

And I finally got your messed cleaned up Cajun, erm uh, I mean I got new front shocks mounted and all the oil cleaned from the front of my Rustler. Yeah, yeah........that's it. :p It's seem's like it isnt a decent bash unless our trucks collide in some fashion these last few meetings. The circus stunt over the ramps would have surely sent parts flying & trucks dying. :eek: if contact prevailed in mid-air.

Sure did look good though, huh? :lol:

I've changed out the rear shocks again too. :wub:

[Cajun]

I wish we'd gotten that "cross air jump" on film. At least we had witnesses! :lol:

I"'m still nnot sure how that actually worked, but it looked cool. :D

[macr0w]

Well, yesterday I bought 2 of these (http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=3209).

We'll see what breaks next. :D

[Wrathchild]

Does your servo have metal gears?

[macr0w]

Does your servo have metal gears?
Yes, titanium.

[Wrathchild]

That oughta do it..

[macr0w]

I hope so.

I hate to have to replace a $115.00 servo. :fear:

[RC Shocker]

I hate to have to replace a $115.00 servo. :fear:


Wait, what ?? When a stock metal geared one requires less maintenance and last longer. :lol: Well not exactly, but that's what you said about the GenIV steering kit. That went over real well at the UE site, huh? That was funny. :p

Do you think the problem is with the servo arm? Plastic composite is just not strong enough? Did you get that front CVD figured out? I'm not sure what would be next down the line to go for you.

That TG servo & GenIV sets a man back almost 250 ducks. But we shouldnt say that outloud. ;)

[macr0w]

That TG servo & GenIV sets a man back almost 250 ducks.

Did you have to put it like that? :fear:

Now I have a 5955tg servo, Aluminum servo horn, Gen IV bell cranks, Traxxas red 7075 tube turnbuckles and Revo knuckles. You'd think that was tough enough to stay together.


Did you get that front CVD figured out?

Yeah, I think my pivot balls are backing out of my a-arms. I need to replace them anyway. I've even got 2 brand new sets still in the pack. Maybe I'll install them in the next couple of days.

I'm not sure if I can make it out, but is anyone up for this weekend?

Ice, I got you a new tripod in the back of my truck. :D

[Cajun]

Now I have a 5955tg servo, Aluminum servo horn, Gen IV bell cranks, Traxxas red 7075 tube turnbuckles and Revo knuckles. You'd think that was tough enough to stay together.

You'd think so, but we've all seen you beat your truck. :lol:

Wasn't that you climbing trees last Saturday? :p

[macr0w]

You'd think so, but we've all seen you beat your truck. :lol:

Wasn't that you climbing trees last Saturday? :p
Yes it was. Who's up for this weekend? :D

Man! I just lost another lower bearing on my Gen IV steering kit. :mad:

[RC Shocker]

Man! I just lost another lower bearing on my Gen IV steering kit. :mad:

And I'm about to purchase a Gen4. :mellow: , hmmm ??

[Cajun]

And I'm about to purchase a Gen4. :mellow: , hmmm ??

It's sounding like you may want to rethink that $92 ..... :unsure:

[macr0w]

Check this (http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20120&acon=39) out

[Cajun]

I think I'm gonna get a couple of spare Prolines off Fleabay and just keep it that way. I was thinking about a UE, but after all the problems you're having, I'm gonna re-think it. I've broken the steering arm on the Proline, but no bearing problems at all in 8 months. I definitely don't have to clean and lube them after every run. That's kind of ridiculous in my opinion.

[icepick832]

clean? lube? what are these terms I am hearing? lol maybe I should consider tearing down my revo and doing those thingies.

[macr0w]

ICE! where you at man?

Do you want to take them out this weekend? I got a tripod for you. :D

I left you a vmail the other day. :unsure:

[icepick832]

my bad macrow. Not sure if I can this weekend. waiting to see whats up with the wife from the doctor :( bad news will obviously stop my bashing for a bit.

[macr0w]

That's cool I understand. I guess I'll hang around the house and see if I get the bearings in my steering to stay in. :unsure:

If anyone feels like heading out hit me up. Wrath?

[Cajun]

I'd be up for it, but I'm heading back to Dallas this weekend. I gotta finish up my house and get it on the market. Wouldn't you know it, my wife just got back and now I have to leave for three days...dangit. I will be down with a meet next weekend, anywhere around town.

[RC Shocker]

Just so ya know, I gotta work this weekend, so I'm only down for something super closeby.......maybe.

Earlier tonight, I hit the spot behind the house where we first met to bash way back when. :lol:

That little jump coming across the parking lot is NOT so little at 45mph. :eek:

ps I could probably get the Gen4 steering kit for about $60 so it seems like a decent deal. I already have 2 of the ProLine one's. :)

[Cajun]

ps I could probably get the Gen4 steering kit for about $60 so it seems like a decent deal.

Not if it spits out bearings every other run....

Of course, bearings don't wear very fast doing parade laps. :p

[RC Shocker]

Not if it spits out bearings every other run....

Of course, bearings don't wear very fast doing parade laps. :p

Cars Shows too baby :p

I'm hoping to figure out the "flying bearing" problem that "mac-(treeclimber)-r0w" is experiencing. :wacko:

And Yeah, I miss not beating on my what's left of my original E-maxx. I might have to paint another body so I will be more inclined to bash it up.

[macr0w]

Cars Shows too baby :p

I'm hoping to figure out the "flying bearing" problem that "mac-(treeclimber)-r0w" is experiencing. :wacko:

And Yeah, I miss not beating on my what's left of my original E-maxx. I might have to paint another body so I will be more inclined to bash it up.
Do it man! What's the worst thing that could happen?

Your E is every bit as capable or more so than mine. FLM chassis, GA bulks, Ti skids, all the 3.3 stuff. Come on now! Get a beater body and let's do it. :D

I just want to know if that new e chassis will fit with my bulks. :unsure:

How did you get the 800th post shocker? :cool:

[Cajun]

Ummm....I believe #800 was mine. :p

So you gonna ship your truck to South Carolina so MonsterMaxx can show you how to install bearings? :rolleyes:

[macr0w]

I'm honestly thinking about it. Just to let Mr. Engineer Genius fix it his self and tell me what I'm doing wrong.

What do you think? :D

[Cajun]

I'm honestly thinking about it. Just to let Mr. Engineer Genius fix it his self and tell me what I'm doing wrong.

What do you think? :D

I think I would drive it down there and see if he's as nice in person as he is online.... :rolleyes:

[macr0w]

Do it man! What's the worst thing that could happen?

Your E is every bit as capable or more so than mine. FLM chassis, GA bulks, Ti skids, all the 3.3 stuff. Come on now! Get a beater body and let's do it. :D
No response..........:confused: ............:D

[RC Shocker]

No response..........:confused: ............:D

I should be getting a 5955TG soon AND the Gen4. Hopefully for just a little over $100 for both. :) Plus I need to buy BIG WHEELS like you. That's another 100+smackers.


Tell you what, I'll go buy another body today. And I'll plan on running the E-Maxx a little more.

I'm never gonna be able to afford Cozy Freight if I keep spending on other fun. ;)

But I'm still having a good time with this thing they call Nitro.

[icepick832]

heehee, thinking of getting freight huh!? I knew if you tried it, the nitro bug would bite ya.

[RC Shocker]

heehee, thinking of getting freight huh!? I knew if you tried it, the nitro bug would bite ya.

That's a BIG 10-4 on both :D

[icepick832]

you gonna race it, or treat it like a basher(like I did) lol

[RC Shocker]

I'm not sure yet. I'd probably wanna race in some fashion.

Good thing is, it should be somewhat ready to race right out of the box.

[macr0w]

I just had the crazy idea to get a buggy roller and move the HV system to it.

And just make the E-Maxx a real crawler with a 55t and a 4 link.

[RC Shocker]

Tell you what, I'll go buy another body today. And I'll plan on running the E-Maxx a little more.



No Comment ??? :confused: .............. :p

[macr0w]

Originally Posted by RC Shocker


Tell you what, I'll go buy another body today. And I'll plan on running the E-Maxx a little more.

That's good news! If I can get my steering to stay together we can take them out and beat the you know what out of them. :D

[RC Shocker]

That's good news! If I can get my steering to stay together we can take them out and beat the you know what out of them. :D

That's still a pretty BIG if at this point, huh? :confused:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/Shocker_99/DSCN3530.jpg

[RC Shocker]

Might as well not waste any time. :D


http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/Shocker_99/DSCN3531.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/Shocker_99/DSCN3532.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/Shocker_99/DSCN3536.jpg

[macr0w]

Did you just paint that up?

That looks killer! I like the yellow.

Ok, Lets beatem! :lol:

[RC Shocker]

Did you just paint that up?

That looks killer! I like the yellow.



Thanks macr0w.

Yup, I just did it. I went out right after I mentioned getting a body on Saturday, a few post above. Then I fitted it, sprayed a couple colors on Saturday night. Sprayed the windows and backed everything up with black on Sunday morning. Finished trimming & stickered her up during Sunday ballgames/race.

[macr0w]

I almost got a "Crowd Pleaser" when I got this Silverado. But I passed on it for some reason.

It looks killer though. Maybe there is one in my future. :D

[RC Shocker]

I was so close to doing it silver/black but changed my mine at the last minute. And I did not like the yellow at first. That's another reason I backed the body in black.

The layout of the "Crowd Pleaser" body is a little bit tougher to trim & mask but once I got it completed I was a little more happy with it. That's a 3.3 body being used to fit my extended E-Maxx.

I had thought about laying out graphics that read "Beat Me" on it. But didnt want to take the time (reversing letters) to do it for a "Beater/Bash" body.

I got a GenIV steering kit on it's way too.

Thanks again for the "Killa" props. :)

[icepick832]

I have some decals that say "beat your truck" on them . next meet I canget you a couple.

[macr0w]

I gotta figure out what is wrong with my steering. <_<

[icepick832]

I gotta figure out what is wrong with my steering. <_<
is there a piece of a tripod stuck in it somewhere:lol: :p
Sorry, I couldnt resist.:p

[RC Shocker]

I have some decals that say "beat your truck" on them . next meet I canget you a couple.

Thanks, I'll definately take a look at the decals ice.

My brother called me today to say that one of his co-worker's is into r/c's too. Said coworker mentioned that he and a small group of other guys usually bash down here closeby in Ballantyne. I'm gonna try and get the 411 on them later this week.

Whose got what planned for this weekend's BASH? Sunday afternoon might be best for me. But we'll see what work's out best for everyone.

[macr0w]

is there a piece of a tripod stuck in it somewhere:lol: :p
Sorry, I couldnt resist.:p
AAAAHHHHH!!!!!! You got me there. :lol:

I'm not sure if I will be ready for this weekend. I have an old servo that will work I just need a horn that will fit a Futaba spline.

I guess I will be stopping by Carolinas R/C.

[Cajun]

I should be able to make this weekend. I may only have my Rustler up and running, but I'll be there. It would help me out though if it were toward the south/east side of town. I"d have a better shot at making it.

[RC Shocker]

There looks to be a very good bash spot just off 485 at Johnston Road. Close to the new Sticky Fingers/Red Robin.

Good to have you back Cajun.

[icepick832]

New Sticky!!?? and Red Robin (awesome pot roast burger)!!

[RC Shocker]

Fairly new Sticky "F's". I guess the Sawgrass Steakhouse in that area is the newest. But yeah, Red Robin......Yummmmmmm

At the Ballantyne Resort/Johnston Rd. exito..........

[Cajun]

There looks to be a very good bash spot just off 485 at Johnston Road. Close to the new Sticky Fingers/Red Robin.

Good to have you back Cajun.

Thanks, it's good to be back. It was one "heck" of a weekend.

I know the spot you're talking about, that does seem like it might be a good bash spot.

[icepick832]

I finished breaking in the motor in the jato, and I will be up for a weekend bash. name the time and place. I talked it up to soon(the original purchase) motor had great compression when cold but once warmed, all gone. had to let it cool to start, and when i broke it down, the piston all but passed trough the sleeve. No biggy, I still got a good deal on it i think

[macr0w]

I should be ready to go for this weekend. I just installed one of these (http://www.jrradios.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=JRPS8711).

If that can't tear up some bearings and stuff I don't know what will. :D

[RC Shocker]

Ah hahaha.............70 MORE ounces of mind blowing torque. Wasnt 333oz enough? Dont forget your new aluminum servo horns.

What was said "warranty-wise" about the Hitec Ti?

[macr0w]

It was kinda like that Phil Collins song.

"There was no reply at all"

"No reply at all"

:D

The new servo seems to be working well in preliminary tests . :D

Like you need 400 oz of torque. :wacko:

[Wrathchild]

Have any of you signed up for the P.A.R.T.S review in RC Driver magazine? They send you parts to test and write a short review for their column. I signed up about a month ago and got a RPM rear shock tower out of it. Watch for my review in a future issue ;)

To signup, send an email to editors@rcdriver.com with PARTS in the subject line. Send them your name, contact information, a list of cars that you own, and a description of why you should be a reviewer. They also want you to own a digital camera, so mention that as well.

[macr0w]

Mud Bog anyone? :D

[Cajun]

So what day and where are we thinking this weekend? I want to try to make The Carolina Renaissance Festival this weekend, but could go either day.

[RC Shocker]

So what day and where are we thinking this weekend?

Saturday is ok for me now, sans rain & mud :(

I'm just now getting used to sand & dust you know :o :lol:

I'm guessing, lucky for you, the mrs. is around this weekend. Unless "Pete" is going "Renaissancing" with ya ;)

Germany?

[Cajun]

I'm guessing, lucky for you, the mrs. is around this weekend. Unless "Pete" is going "Renaissancing" with ya ;)

Yep, she'll be home in about an hour or so. She was in Rome this week...:rolleyes: Although, Pete would dig the turkey legs! :lol:

[macr0w]

Mud Bog anyone? :D
Well..............? :rolleyes:

[macr0w]

Well..............? :rolleyes:
Well........................I tore out the front diff in my backyard today. :D

[RC Shocker]

Well........................I tore out the front diff in my backyard today. :D

Hmmm, Imagine that ;)

That the second one in under a month, correct?

Your gonna have to work on that finger a little bit :p

[macr0w]

Yeah, Now I'm back to spools on both ends. :D

What happened to you guys this week?

I thought we were getting up? :unsure:

Ice, I'm still driving around with a tripod in the back of my truck. :p

[Wrathchild]

I was out of commission for pretty much the entire weekend. Halloween party on Friday night, recovery on Saturday :) I was out at my girlfriend's on Saturday night and didn't get back until yesterday afternoon as well.

I have some minor repairs to make still from the BBQ Bash, but I should be up and running by the weekend.. let's set something up.

[RC Shocker]

I should be good for this weekend TOO !!!

I would have sworn I saw you on the television at the Panthers game on Sunday Chris.

[Wrathchild]

No, I was crying at home watching that disaster..

[NATERB30]

my poor revo has suffered one ouchie after another. now its a busted header,an the tranny is messed up.feels like theres a broke tooth in there. anyone ever had this issue??

[RC Shocker]

No, I was crying at home watching that disaster..

At least they were pretty solid that first 15 minutes.

I grew up in Miami. My team has won just as many NFL games this year as I have. :mad:

[RC Shocker]

Alright guys...............tomorrow is Wednesday. Weather peeps are guessing no rain for 10-12 days.

Everything should be ideal for the guys who have their trucks together. :rolleyes:

Anybody have some place in mind to bash this weekend? There are probably 3 places close by(5 minutes apart) around Ballantyne/Carolina Place Mall/Pineville.

Who's planning to participate this weekend? What day is best for you?

[macr0w]

Hey Shocker, Let's see if you can post at 11:58 again. :D

[RC Shocker]

I did not know I had done that.

And shucks, you got post #850 :eek:

[Interceptor]

I'm here! Would love to run with someone sometime.

[RC Shocker]

Have we met you before??

It would be absolutely Bashtastic to have another guy in the group !!!

We do this thing pretty regular.

[macr0w]

When and where does everyone want to go this weekend?

I think I have a session on Sunday. And maybe a side job on Saturday but post it up and I'll try to squeeze it in. :D I should be able to do it.

I was ready last week but what happened to everyone else? :unsure:

[Interceptor]

I used to race touring cars at the grove back around 2000 or so. Haven't ran maxxes with anyone else. Hoping to race my GT2 this weekend in Rock Hill.

[RC Shocker]

I used to race touring cars at the grove back around 2000 or so. Hoping to race my GT2 this weekend in Rock Hill.

I had thought you were talking about racing 1:1 touring cars. I have some friends that used to race touring & oval a few years ago at The Grove before I was in the hobby and still paintballing.

So you are gonna be at The Grove on Saturday? I might head down that way for a bit this weekend.

Hey macrow, your guess is as good as mine for a spot to bash this weekend. Not hearing from the other guys much yet either. I know some of the guys are pretty busy with family stuff too.

Just let me know. :)

[macr0w]

When are you thinking about going down to the Grove?

I'm ready to go anywhere for the most part just let me know. I should be ready.

My batteries seem to be getting a little long in the teeth but I can still break stuff. :D

I'm still carrying around Icepicks tripod. :unsure:

Where's the Wrathchild?

[RC Shocker]

Yup, Bill & Chris both have been strangers around here lately.

I'm thinking about going to The Grove on Saturday around mid day possibly. I'll know better later tonight.

What your schedule like on Saturday Mark?

[macr0w]

Early in the day I'm going to be helping my wife spread out the 15 cubic yards of mulch that she had delivered this week.

Later I may go do a side job I have lined up or I might just come find you out at the Grove. The latter is what I'd rather do. :D

The side job is not critical right now I was just thinking of getting a jump on it.

You should PM me your #

[icepick832]

yeah sorry guys. alot on my plate right now. good thing is the wifes surgery will be same day (less something goes wacky). wont know how much of her thyroid will be removed till they get in there. I am up for some runs this weekend. I assume the grove is a track. does it cost to get in? and do they have ( i assume yes) a web site so i can look up directions.

EDIT: I found the site, and see they are racing this saturday. I know im not good enough for that....lol

[Interceptor]

So are we racing t maxxes? That would be a blast. Races start at 1. I hope to see you guys there, mine will be the one with the purple H2 body.

[RC Shocker]

Hmmm, I'm not sure how tomorrow is looking.

I want to head the The Grove but I'd almost need a ride for sure if it's around noon. All these darn kids and their birthday parties, sheesh.

I really dont have a Race Maxx so to speak. Or I probably wouldnt once I got done. I cant put a $2k E-Maxx in a race.

I could run the VXL but she'd need track rubber. I think I'm more in for a good bash with the Rustler & maybe the Revo. Although I really wanna race !!!!

Still can do The Grove if the stars AND moon line up. :mellow:

[srx]

sorry i dont have time to get out, i got a new job and my son has baseball tourneys almost every weekend. hope to get out soon

[srx]

i will be at old providence sat and sun at baseball if anyone is close to there, lmk so i can take my trucks

[macr0w]

I don't have anything to run at the Grove. So going there doesn't mean much to me.

I just want to take them out and BEAT them!!! :D

None of this high speed junk. I want a creek or a rock pile or couple of big dirt jumps, something. Let's get'em dirty. :D

[macr0w]

This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51A3zA29Nmk) is what we need to be doing. :D

Or this this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLsWEn2wXjA) Some is the same footage but cool no the less.

[Interceptor]

well, thanks to screwed up traffic, I didn't make it to the grove. Anyone want to meet up somewhere local and run some? email me at interceptor911@hotmail.com

[RC Shocker]

This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51A3zA29Nmk) is what we need to be doing. :D



OMG, those HillClimbers were nasty !!! Loved being able to hear those motor's ROAR !!! Ummm, some of them did not seem to want to stop at the top, they kept going up. :cool:

I'm gonna head to the LHS in just a little while. Maybe we can set up a bash for tomorrow afternoon near/at McKee Rd school just off I-485. If it is busy we can always do the ole standby at Francis Beatty Park just 5 minutes from McKee Rd School.

[Interceptor]

Cool, just PM me and I'll try to meet you out there. I don't have anything planned for tomorrow.

[Wrathchild]

well, thanks to screwed up traffic, I didn't make it to the grove. Anyone want to meet up somewhere local and run some? email me at interceptor911@hotmail.com

Is that Bill G by any chance?

[Interceptor]

should...... I be concerned that you know me?? lol

Be warned, I'm packing ;-)

[Wrathchild]

You old dog, stop following me :D This is Chris Miller - from way back in Warhammer/GW days.. and then I ran into you again in paintball a few years after that.

When I saw the username and in Matthews I thought of you, but I never knew you ran R/C too, and I used to race on-road at the Grove so I figured I would have seen you down there some time. When I saw the email address though I knew it was you.

How have you been? We definitely have to get a bashing session together now, haven't seen you in probably 6-7 years.

[Interceptor]

Hey buddy! How you been? Yeah, I've been on again off again in RC since I was a kid and my first car was a Tamiya Striker. I raced touring at the grove back around 2001. Getting married in March, so I figured I should grab as many toys as I could now before I have to start asking permission. Hit me up and we can roll.

[macr0w]

OK, line them up Gentlemen!

What's it going to be?

I don't want to ride across town if your just going to a field to jump a wooden ramp.

I tore the #!%*+ out of mine yesterday at these big dirt hills near my house.

Doing some repairs this morning. Should be ready to head out after while.

I ruined a pair of SPC sxs packs yesterday as well. :mad:

[macr0w]

Shocker? :unsure:

[macr0w]

(sound of crickets)................................:mellow:

[RC Shocker]

who?.......who??....who???

(sounds of owls)......................;)

[NATERB30]

welp guys i got the tranny apart an 2 gears are stripped icky!
anyways i guess my revo is gonna be down for a while. ran the rustler today for a few mins an i think im going to do a total rebuild on her. an the sport..well hahaha anyways peace

[Interceptor]

Maybe we should set something up a week in advance since we all have other stuff going on. Might be easier than last minute stuff.

[RC Shocker]

My VXL Rustler stripped a spur gear, so I was down. The new tires w/ beadlocks are hookin bigtime.

E-Maxx needs the Gen4 steering installed.

We usually try and start planning something mid-week. Alot of the regulars have been busy with other commitments as of late.

I'll probably pass on next weekend unless it is on the south side. I will be on-call at work.

But yeah, whatever it takes to get a good bash together is always welcome.

[NATERB30]

yea im not a reg im always busy doing something,but untill i can get her back up im out.would love to drive in some snow thats for sure

[Max Maxx]

OMG, those HillClimbers were nasty !!! Loved being able to hear those motor's ROAR !!! Ummm, some of them did not seem to want to stop at the top, they kept going up. :cool:

I'm gonna head to the LHS in just a little while. Maybe we can set up a bash for tomorrow afternoon near/at McKee Rd school just off I-485. If it is busy we can always do the ole standby at Francis Beatty Park just 5 minutes from McKee Rd School.


Hi Im new to the board. Im in Indian Trail... just went to Beatty park the other day after work.. cool place to run!

Thanks
Steve

[RC Shocker]

Hi Im new to the board. Im in Indian Trail... just went to Beatty park the other day after work.. cool place to run!

Thanks
Steve

That's great Steve. I think I've been out there maybe 3 times. Is it very far from where you live?

icepick just moved to Indian Trail not too long ago.

Keep in mind guys, it will be getting dark alot sooner so an afternoon bash would probably be needing to wrap up by 5pm.

[Wrathchild]

Yeah I've been really busy with all kinds of things the last few weeks. We have a project at work that was started over a year ago and goes live tomorrow, so it's been crazy. Someone name a time and place and I'll see what I can do to get there.

[Max Maxx]

That's great Steve. I think I've been out there maybe 3 times. Is it very far from where you live?

icepick just moved to Indian Trail not too long ago.

Keep in mind guys, it will be getting dark alot sooner so an afternoon bash would probably be needing to wrap up by 5pm.


its about 10 minutes from where I live..Was going to go out this afternoon, however due to a cracked gas tank my truck will not start. Went to Hobby Town to day and got a new one.. so i will be replacing it tonight.. hope to have it running again by tomorrow..

Where I live there is a phase that is unfinished.. nothing but field and dirt, ruts etc also plenty of room to air out the maxx. I have only been out there once with the Maxx, but plan on doing it again one afternoon this week.

Thanks
Steve

[macr0w]

(sound of crickets)................................:mellow:
chirp....chirp....chirp......:unsure:

[RC Shocker]

Quote:
Originally Posted by macr0w
(sound of crickets)................................

chirp....chirp....chirp......



What cha fishing for Mark? I see/hear that you've already got yer crickets ;)

[macr0w]

I'm phishing for somebody who wants to take these trucks out and run them. :unsure:

[icepick832]

I think I am up for a weekend run. My jato is outta commission till I rebuild the tranny, I knew I should have double check the spur gear tension....lol
I put up my losi, but still have the revo ready(although, i may have to take the losi back out without my jato back up). Just tell me where and when.

[RC Shocker]

E-Maxx is ready to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[icepick832]

E-Maxx is ready to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:eek: Gonna run the E-Maxx??!! Been awhile since you ran that huh...lol We just need to pick a spot (listen to me say we, like I know any, still to new to area...lol) I may end up checking out a park here local to me if it doesnt pan out for us to get a bash going. I have gone by it a few times, but without my truck, well, outta sight, outta mind.

[Cajun]

Well, I'm back from Germany and up for this weekend. Anytime, anyplace is cool by me. I may only have my Rustler ready, but I'll get something going.

[Max Maxx]

Let me know too. I was planning on getting mine out on Saturday.

[Max Maxx]

:eek: Gonna run the E-Maxx??!! Been awhile since you ran that huh...lol We just need to pick a spot (listen to me say we, like I know any, still to new to area...lol) I may end up checking out a park here local to me if it doesnt pan out for us to get a bash going. I have gone by it a few times, but without my truck, well, outta sight, outta mind.


Ice,

Which park you lookin at? I live in Indian trail too..

Thanks
Steve

[icepick832]

lol, had to ask me huh. When I was moving from my apartment to here, i passed it numerous times, I think its just Indian Trail park, never really paid attention to the name. And I am bad with driving if I am just following someone, i dont know the road, just how to get there and where to turn(landmark driver :D)

[Max Maxx]

Im going to check out the field in the unfinished phase of my housing devlopment this afternoon. I have been back there a few times with the truck it seems pretty good, but im still new to this stuff.

Quite a few wide open spots (dirt) that I can actually get the truck into second gear for a few seconds. Lots of ruts and rough terrain too.

Ill post again tonight and let you guys know exactly what is out there. I may suggest you guys come over there on Saturday. If so I will provide a table to work on and a cooler with Drinks/ beer etc.

Thanks
Steve

[RC Shocker]

Im going to check out the field in the unfinished phase of my housing devlopment this afternoon. I have been back there a few times with the truck it seems pretty good, but im still new to this stuff.

Quite a few wide open spots (dirt) that I can actually get the truck into second gear for a few seconds. Lots of ruts and rough terrain too.

Ill post again tonight and let you guys know exactly what is out there. I may suggest you guys come over there on Saturday. If so I will provide a table to work on and a cooler with ice cold beverages etc.

Thanks
Steve

Post up some pics too if you can. What are some of the main roads near the bash site you are talking about Steve? My E-Maxx is running strong!!!

Might not want to mention "alky" hall. They run a pretty snug ship here at Traxxas.

[Cajun]

He meant "rootbeer".... ;)

[Wrathchild]

I went by Rocky River elementary last weekend, not far from Cajun and Ice, a lot of construction out there. I didn't look too close, is there much out there?

[Cajun]

I went by Rocky River elementary last weekend, not far from Cajun and Ice, a lot of construction out there. I didn't look too close, is there much out there?

That's really close to my house, and I tried unsuccessfully to bash there a while back. The GC chased me off, but that was before school started, I guess he was afraid I was going to steal some dirt or something. :rolleyes: I can take another look now that it's open for business.

[Max Maxx]

yeah.. umm root beer.. anyway. I went out and looked in the area today. It looks pretty good. There wont be any problems withthe GC here as he is a good friend of mine. Plenty of dirt soft and hard, few little dirt mounds to jump etc also some good ol field grass and stuff too.

Im in crooked Creek Estates right off of Sardis Church road. The main drag is sustar lane. The entrance to the nieghbor hood is about 300 yards from sardis elementary. So if you are coming from hwy 74 going towards monroe you would turn left at the intersection of Sardis church rd (its the one right before Dale Jarrett) go about a mile the neighborhood is on the right. Brand new houses can t miss it. Come in the street and stay on it until it runs into a dead end. the field area is about 35 to 40 acres. I will be out there around 11am until I run out of gas or break something major. If anyone wants to join me you are welcome. Again I will have a table etc set up for tinkering. You may call me at 704-617-9170 if anyone needs directions etc..

Thanks
Steve

[icepick832]

your practically in my backyard....lol Arbor Glen community here.

[Cajun]

I will be out there around 11am until I run out of gas or break something major.
Thanks
Steve

I can make that I think, we're talking 11am Saturday right? I could do Sunday too for that matter. I'll bring a couple of the wooden ramps we made for the bash, and Wrath's traffic cones.

[Max Maxx]

Sounds good then. 11am saturday it is. When you guys come in come straight to the end of the street on Sustar Dr. There is a pile of rocks etc there. I will meet you guys there and there are about 4 or 5 places out there we can set up out in the field. Im new to this I will let you guys decide.

Look forward to seeing you. Again I will have some drinks etc out there for us.

Thanks
Steve

[RC Shocker]

Has anybody went back to page 1 of this thread lately and read how this all got started? I just did and found it quite amusing. :D :cool:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/Shocker_99/DSCN3327.jpg

[RC Shocker]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/Shocker_99/DSCN3322.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/Shocker_99/DSCN3323.jpg

[Wrathchild]

:) That has been a long time, or at least seems like it. I think I had the Rustler for about a week when I first posted in this thread.

BTW, count me in for tomorrow at 11. I'm going to sit down and get to work on the Rusty in a bit.

[icepick832]

LOL I think your right wrath. We all met up right after you fixed it from the big wreck. I am also in for tomorrow, heck, I could walk there, but I'm to lazy so i'll drive:D

[macr0w]

I'm not sure if I can make it or not.

I'll have to see what happens. :unsure:

[RC Shocker]

:) I think I had the Rustler for about a week when I first posted in this thread.



Does that mean you have only been in the hobby for 6-8 months?

Are you not wanting to get the VXL Stampede back up & bashing again?

What kind of power supply do you use with your Hyperion? Is that what it is?

Sorry for so many questions Chris? ;)

[RC Shocker]

I'm not sure if I can make it or not.

I'll have to see what happens. :unsure:


+1 ............ :(

[Max Maxx]

Sorry for the late night reply guys.. been a long day. See you all at 11.. if any questions call my cell 704-617-9170

Thanks

Steve

[Wrathchild]

Does that mean you have only been in the hobby for 6-8 months?

Are you not wanting to get the VXL Stampede back up & bashing again?

What kind of power supply do you use with your Hyperion? Is that what it is?

Sorry for so many questions Chris? ;)

Only about 6 months this time around. I had some Tamiya cars when I was a kid, I used to race 1/12 scale on road about 20 years ago, then raced 1/10 oval again about 7-8 years ago. I decided to give up racing and get back to having some fun.

I am anxious to get the Stampede back running, but I think I'm going to just get the FLM extended chassis rather than replace the plastic one. I have the VXL system in my Rustler now, so I'm alright with that.

I have a Maxamps 3s 5000 battery pack and the Hyperion 5i charger - the charger is the AC/DC version so I don't need a power supply. I used to have a nice one when I was racing oval and my charger was DC only, but I sold it with all my other gear. Took a beating on the resale as usual.

[Interceptor]

Good meeting you guys today. Chris, good to see you after so long. Hit me up and lets play DOW.

[Max Maxx]

good meeting you guys too.. A little dusty out there.. lot of breakage, but well worth it. Im sure we will do it again soon

Thanks

Steve

[RC Shocker]

Did Ice & Cajun make it out there too ??

Why so much carnage? :(

Sounds like a good time was had. Of course, I would have been screwed. I got paged out at 10:50am for stupid call from a slack client. :mad:

So what's tomorrow looking like? ;)

[macr0w]

I'd like to try to make it out tomorrow if you guys are going to try again.

Shocker, go look at my chassis thread and check out the new body.

Let me know if it looks familiar. :D

[icepick832]

I would have had no excuse for not showing. I could walk to where we were....lol
I broke my shock rod ends but had aluminum replacements, so a good time to use them.

[macr0w]

Are thinking of going out tomorrow Iceman? :unsure:

[RC Shocker]

I'd like to try to make it out tomorrow if you guys are going to try again.

Shocker, go look at my chassis thread and check out the new body.

Let me know if it looks familiar. :D


Yeah, it looks real cool, I like it alot. I'd like to get some pics of our E-maxx's together but you've probably already thrashed that body, huh? :unsure:

And of course those XL Moabs just make is look sicker.

I keep talking myself out of them for my E-Maxx as I just spent $80 for beadlocks & rubber on my Rustler. And I'm sure they wreak havoc on everything driveline related. But still, they sure have a ton of "cool factor" :cool:




$80
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t204/Shocker_99/DSCN3544.jpg

[macr0w]

Yeah, I like the look of these wheels but if I had to do it again I may just spend more money and get a better a set. :unsure:

They keep coming off the rims. I had to glue them down anyway. I'm sure it's because these tires aren't meant to withstand the G's from the brushless power. :D

They should hold now I guess. :confused:

[RC Shocker]

Yeah, the XL's are pretty much meant for crawling.

I dont think the short Moab's would hold up much better to the BL power either.

[Max Maxx]

no tomorrow for me guys.. After disassembling everything.. I broke a A-rm which is what shut me down today.. but upon further inspection the Front bulkhead it was attached to is also broke.. darn manhole cover. You know for those of you that were there today that thing was in a weird place..

I think if we do that area again maybe we will have some rain by then so it wont be so dusty..

Ice- that Losi is Bad.

Anyway.. already ordered a new set of arms and new front and rear bulkheads online. hope to have them buy mid week and everything back together by the weekend. I may be able to come out next Sunday..

Steve

[RC Shocker]

I would have had no excuse for not showing. I could walk to where we were....lol


You could take the "indian trail' perhaps. :lol:


Everything seems to be happening in Indian Trail. The news is on and I.T. has already been mentioned in 2 stories. <_<

[RC Shocker]

Ice- that Losi is Bad ........



That is codename: Cozy Freight here at Traxxas. :D

ps I typed in my own asterisks, basically editted myself and I still got warning points from Traxxas moderators. :rolleyes:

That was a funny........sorta.

[Cajun]

I'm out today fellas. The Revos are down and I broke the on/off switch on my Rustler yesterday. I'm gonna spend today on my Harley. :D

[macr0w]

I'm ready to go if anyone else is. This thing handles so much better it crazy. :D

[NATERB30]

i just ordered the gears needed for the tranny,so maybe with some luck they will be here soon. sounds like you guys had some fun.

[RC Shocker]

This thing handles so much better it crazy. :D

Why ? ....................

[Cajun]

Why ? ....................

maybe it's the 463 pounds of steering torq. :lol:

[macr0w]

The new chassis, the repaired steering, new diffs and the new servo that is now toast. :D

[Cajun]

The new chassis, the repaired steering, new diffs and the new servo that is now toast. :D

:D You fry servos alomost as often as I fry nitro motors. I think my new OS is dead.....<_<

[RC Shocker]

Knowing how you "babied" the OS motor and it still took a dump on you ??

Thats a very very bad motor. :mad: NO Soup for you !!!!! :lol:

[icepick832]

Yeah, I feel bad knowing I was helping with the tuning, but he always took great care of it, had good smoke trail, temps, and did after run and never left fuel in it. I dont do near (ok ok none) that. I never drain my fuel from the tank or lines, after run oil is only when I am building a motor, and with the backflips, I am deffinately over reving it. Wow, I dont feel so bad now. With me mis-treating my motors and they run for 5 plus gallons, it couldnt have been my help, had to be motor related.

[Cajun]

I'm gonna try your method on the nest one. I'm gonna lay it in a box of sand with no air filter for the break in, then drop it in my F150 for a week. Should run for 40 gallons then. :lol: No reason to feel bad, you gave me some good advice. This is just how my luck has been with nitro so far. I'll get the hang of it, I refuse to give up. Electric is too easy, I'll probably always have a nitro of some sort, makes life interesting. :D

[Interceptor]

Woohoo! Got my new head and all is well, reset my needles, runs great, nice and cool at around 220, and ready to rock.

[Cajun]

I'm out the next couple of weekends guys, doing the holiday family thing, but kick up some dust for me. :D

[Max Maxx]

Im just getting mine back together form that little confrontation with the man hole cover last week.. Hope to be running by Sunday.. BTW I got a new to me but Used JATO... Was shipped 2 days ago should be here today. once I get It i will post up some pics of it

Thanks
Steve

[icepick832]

grats on the jato. Have you ever driven one? I just got one not to long ago too, only bought it cuz it was pretty cheap with a few upgrades and a spektrum dx3 transmitter. Its crazy fast!! I just broke in a new motor for it and ended up blowing out the tranny, and I havent gotten it fixed yet. They arent the greatest off-road truck (with what we were in), but a real blast on-road and smooth dirt. Deff make sure you are using a zip-tie on the air filter neck, they have a tendency to pop off the carb.

[Cajun]

Deff make sure you are using a zip-tie on the air filter neck, they have a tendency to pop off the carb.

Especially when you go off a ramp and hit on the lid from about 6' in the air, right Icepick? :lol:

[icepick832]

zactly!! But I even had it pop off just flipping in the road. Ok , it was more like a gymnast with the rolling and tumbling:D.

[RC Shocker]

Ok , it was more like a gymnast with the rolling and tumbling:D.

Those are called "BullWinkles". Well I guess little bullwinkles with a Jato.

Cajun learnt me that :p

I've also heard him say "Electric is easy", so go figure :eek:

[Cajun]

Those are called "BullWinkles". Well I guess little bullwinkles with a Jato.

Cajun learnt me that :p

I've also heard him say "Electric is easy", so go figure :eek:

Yep, remember on The Rocky & Bullwinkle show how he cartwheels down the hill? Looks just like our trucks when they roll edge on.
Like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyjoVpbORL8)!

Electric is much easier than nitro....at least that's my opinion, but I keep blowing up nitro motors. :confused:

[icepick832]

Yep, remember on The Rocky & Bullwinkle show how he cartwheels down the hill? Looks just like our trucks when they roll edge on.
Like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyjoVpbORL8)!

Electric is much easier than nitro....at least that's my opinion, but I keep blowing up nitro motors. :confused:
HAHAHAHA Classic find...lol I call them bullwinkles too, just didnt know if everyone was familiar with the term..lol
Only easy thing with electric over nitro is the tuning, other than that its all the same.

[Cajun]

Only easy thing with electric over nitro is the tuning

Exactly, I don't know why I can't get the hang of it. I've tuned all sorts of motors my whole life, but these little boogers elude me for some reason.

[RC Shocker]

Well I have not hit the nitro tuning bump just yet, but I can not decide whether or not to stay nitro or BL with my ONLY nitro truck.

On one hand, I've thought about trading in the 2.5R for a 3.3 thru Traxxas for $130 and stay nitro. Maybe stretch the chassis to a 3.3 (WooHoo, $20)

Or, take apart this neat little truck and go BL. The Techno BL conversion alone is $150. But really no matter how I slice it, I'm gonna be in, out, whatever at least 500 smack a roo's.

[macr0w]

Alright gentlemen.

Who's up for this weekend? :D

[RC Shocker]

Who's up for this weekend? :D


I dont know, who ??? :p

[RC Shocker]

And what day & time are you hoping for?

[macr0w]

I don't care. What do you have in mind?

Iceman said he was in earlier in the week. :unsure:

I should be ready. I put a wimpy 190 oz servo in the other day. :D

I just did a few laps around the backyard. I think she's running pretty good.

My batteries will be my weak spot I think. :o

I need some fresh cells. I wanna get at least 1 new pair of seven cell flat packs. Now that I have all this room. :D

[Interceptor]

I'm off, I'm up for whatever. We got a better place than the dust bowl to run in?

[icepick832]

I think I am still in,and as I said before, I still dont know enough of the area, so cant say where or when. I am open for whenever , and if anyone isnt, they could make the time n place I guess, being they are limited.Been sick lately, but that probably wont stop me.:D

[macr0w]

I should be ready for either Saturday or Sunday. Saturday may be better for me I guess.

I'd like to get out somewhere that's cool enough for everyone to have some fun.

I think I'm going to play a round of diskgolf 1st thing in the morning. Probably about 9:00 or so. The disk course up here at Kilbourne would be an awesome place to run my truck. If it weren't for all the golfers. :D

I need to figure out which course gets the least amount of traffic. That would probably be a cool place to run. At least a jump or two somewhere along the course.

[macr0w]

What happened to everybody? :unsure:

I have been running this 1/8 scale Ofna buggy around in my back yard.

This thing is fast. :cool:

The back yard is not big enough though. By the time I get in the throttle good you have to power slide into the fence. :D

[icepick832]

No day or time was set, so nothing happened to anyone.....lol So the neighbor let you run it....SWEEEEEEET. Fun little things huh. I guess I wouldnt have been the best company today anyways, my throat really hurt today, and I could barely talk (wife is loving that).

[RC Shocker]

I got in a little bash time in at home. Minor carnage posted in the E-Maxx forums.

[macr0w]

So the neighbor let you run it....SWEEEEEEET. Fun little things huh.

Yeah, I have it down in my basement right now. I'm going to tinker around with it some.

It ran pretty good today actually. I'm not sure if the clutch is adjusted right or not.

I downloaded the manual just a bit ago.

Anyone up for tomorrow? :unsure:

[macr0w]

It's tomorrow! Anyone up for a little run? :D

I want to take this buggy out somewhere where I can run it.

[srx]

i am dependind what side of town we go, we havent ran our trucks in more then 2 months

[macr0w]

Are there any good fields or construction sites on the north side?

[katfish317]

I would like to get up with you guys sometime, I live up in salisbury and am looking to try out my hand with this new rustler I just bought, I am just about done modding it up. Thanks

[srx]

I would like to get up with you guys sometime, I live up in salisbury and am looking to try out my hand with this new rustler I just bought, I am just about done modding it up. Thanks
i live closest to you, in mooresville. i want to run mine sometime soon if i can find somewhere cool to go.

[Orangecrush]

Hey guys (and gals),

Just thought I'd drop in. I can't believe how many people are in the Charlotte area.

I live in Mint Hill. One of my bodyshops is in Indian Trail (behind Brother's foreign car right off Independence) and the other is in Monroe.

I mention the Monroe shop because it's the old Dale Jarrett Ford building and the parking lot is 7 acres.

Lots of pavement, no real dirt or grass (a little) but if you're looking for flat out pavement, there's LOTS of it.

Anyway, next little while with holidays might make it tough but I'm for trying to get together.

And Cajun, whatcha ridin? I just finished this at the beginning of summer.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/Nightrain/IMAGE_3451.jpg

Here's a pic of the "ground metal" underneath.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/orangecrush03/Nightrain/IMAGE_342.jpg

okay, back to our regular scheduled post. Whenever ya'll want to get together, let me know.

Mark

[Interceptor]

Mint Hill here as well. Right off of Lawyers Road.

[Interceptor]

nyone have any sedans to race?

[Orangecrush]

Mint Hill here as well. Right off of Lawyers Road.


Same here... Farmwood East. (about a block from 51 towards 485)

[RC Shocker]

Hey guys (and gals),

Just thought I'd drop in. I can't believe how many people are in the Charlotte area.

Mark

I'm looking at my list and right now I have 10-12 guys that appear to be pretty active with it. The new guys are pushing numbers past 10.....WooHoo :p

cajun
icepick/tink
interceptor
katfish
macr0w
mad maxx
malinari
nater
orangecrush
shocker
srx
wrath

[icepick832]

I'm looking at my list and right now I have 10-12 guys that appear to be pretty active with it. The new guys are pushing numbers past 10.....WooHoo :p

cajun
icepick/tink
interceptor
katfish
macr0w
mad maxx
malinari
nater
orangecrush
shocker
srx
wrath
Can prob take tink off the list seeing how im to lazy to fix her sport...lol I got my 3'rd truck back up today(jato) and am ready for a weekend bash/run/drive, whatever we want to call it. Im up for either day (easier on saturday for me) anywhere, any time.

[Cajun]

And Cajun, whatcha ridin? I just finished this at the beginning of summer.

Mark

WOW! Nice! We have to get together for a ride.

Here's a pic of my old girl, '03 Superglide. This was a couple of weeks ago, I rode down to Myrtle Beach for lunch. What can I say, I had a hankerin' for some shrimp. :D

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p181/Cajun_NC/PA130010.jpg

[Orangecrush]

Any excuse for a ride...that works....lol.

I haven't ridden much this year, my wife rides a sporty (pink with diamonds and white pearl flames) and we've just been busy.

Hope we all can get together soon.

Mark

[Max Maxx]

Mark,

Sent ya a PM. Think I know you. You think Dale, Bobby and Carlton would let us run down there? I just had a car show there 3 weeks ago..big area..nice guys, I didnt even think about that lot to run the cars in.

Later man

Steve

[Cajun]

Any excuse for a ride...that works....lol.

I haven't ridden much this year, my wife rides a sporty (pink with diamonds and white pearl flames) and we've just been busy.

Hope we all can get together soon.

Mark

That's exactly right! :D I rode from New Orleans to Seattle once for king crab. I think that's the longest "whim" ride I've ever done. :lol:

Maybe between Turkey Day and Christmas, we can do a day ride. There's got to be several toy runs going on before Christmas, maybe we can hit one of those.

At the very least, I'm sure we can get an RC run together after T-Day. :D

[Max Maxx]

Done a few of those "Whim" Rides myself... Myrtle Beach for Wings and back in an evening..I have 3 Iron Butt Rides under my belt and the paperwork to prove it.. Done 1 1000 mi in a day ride.. 1 1500 mi in a day and 1 2000 mi in 2 days.. etc etc etc, pretty fun.. wish I still had my bikes..maybe one of these days when the boys get a little older Ill get another one, for now i will stick with the rc cars..They are a lot cheaper than my bikes or messing with Street cars like i have in the past.

Im up for a run soon if you guys are ready. T maxx is running again.. new frame (Thanks Interceptor) new a arms new everything since the little run in with the manhole at the dust dowl I put a new 3.3 in in last night and took the old 3.3 out and put it in my Jato (thanks for the advice Ice). just need to break in the new 3.3..in the maxx now

Steve

[Orangecrush]

So how bout Friday or Saturday? Anyone?

[katfish317]

I would like to run soon if possible, I just bought a rustler last week and last night I put on a full FLM chassis , and trans and I would like to give it a try!

[Orangecrush]

Get 'er broken in and let's go.....

[Max Maxx]

I might be up for something Friday afternoon,,, let me know
I got the 3.3 in the JATO.... holy crap its fast..

Will be putting the new 3.3 in the maxx tonight will have to break it in


Let me know about Friday

Thanks
Steve

[Interceptor]

Hey guys, you can run at Lebanon Road Elementry school, go in the back way in the bus parking lot, there is an area right between the parking lot and the woods which is fun the run on, good for some jumps and stuff. I have to work this weekend, but if yall go out there let me know so I can stop by and watch.

[icepick832]

I might be up for something Friday afternoon,,, let me know
I got the 3.3 in the JATO.... holy crap its fast..

Will be putting the new 3.3 in the maxx tonight will have to break it in


Let me know about Friday

Thanks
Steve
Heehee. Very fast indeed. I got my transmission back together, and ran it for bout 30 minutes yesterday,I LOVE it:wub: :D !! I am definately up for something this weekend. Better for me an a saturday, but can see about a friday run too. Be nice to have a spot with a mix of terrain, I mean I can run it just about anything, but would like to see the jato go for an all out speed run, I run outta room where I am:D.

[Interceptor]

Go to the school!!!!

[Orangecrush]

Sounds great... especially since Lebanon school is about 2 miles from me. How 'bout Friday about 1pm?

And/or Saturday around noon? The only problem is Saturday is only suppose to have a high around 49.

Lemme know who's up for it.

Mark

[icepick832]

Im up for it. I'll have to check for friday, but can do saturday no problem. I have baby socks to put over the cooling head to keep the temps up if its to cold.

[katfish317]

Man I knew that kid thing would come in handy one day. Motor protection!!!
Sounds great about the school, I will check the schedule(wife)! ha ha!
Hopefully the new battery packs will be here by then

[icepick832]

I thought the wife had friday off, I was wrong, so I cant do friday, but saturday im ready :D

[RC Shocker]

Still playing on going to Lebanon to bash on Saturday ??

Can you get there from here? It sound like it is a loooooong way from here.

[Max Maxx]

Im good for either.. let me know which..Gotta go to grannys to eat.. ill check back in this evening..

Thanks
Steve

[Max Maxx]

On a seperate note.. any of you that are coming got an extra shock for a MAXX truck that I could purchase? All I really need is the plastic part that screws to the bottom of the shock shaft that mounts to the A Arm..
I still have to break in the new 3.3 in the maxx too..
If not I may only be bringing the JATO..

Let me know

Steve

[icepick832]

The one that goes onto the shock shaft (piston shaft)? if its the same as a revo shock end, I have spares.

EDIT: The revo and jato have different part numbers, but they fit fine, so I assume that with a different part # on the maxx, they will still work. only way to tell, is gonna be to try.

[RC Shocker]

I have T-Maxx shocks too if you need them I guess.

I was building my second E-Maxx and could only find 7 of the original 8, which are all new.

I might end up just putting the RacerX shocks I have on it. Or I could do the PowerStroke's b/c I still have 2 sets of those as well. So there should be some Maxx shocks.

There are ALOT more places to bash near where I live in Ballantyne too. I saw a bunch today.

[Max Maxx]

ok,

Ill give you some $$$ for the shocks..
So are we on at Lebanon tomorrow at 1pm?

Let me know

Thanks
Steve

[Orangecrush]

Sorry, just rolled in from Greenville, SC.

Sure, I'm up for 1pm tomorrow. It's not even suppose to be 50 degrees but whatever.

Let me know if we're going.

Mark

[RC Shocker]

Yeah, the weather talkers were guessing 27* this morning. Turns out of to be about 43*. So dont go by that.

[Max Maxx]

ok im in looks like lebanon road at 1pm...

Ill bring the JATO and the Maxx, but will be breaking the motor in on the MAXX.

See you guys then

Steve

[Max Maxx]

Yeah, the weather talkers were guessing 27* this morning. Turns out of to be about 43*. So dont go by that.

I may have an electric by the time we meet..got birthday money from the in laws and I will stop by the hobby shop on the way.


Steve

[Interceptor]

aee you guys out there at 1, don't be alarmed by the police cars, I'm trying to suck in one of my coworkers and figured he would like to see these in action :D

[Orangecrush]

I may have an electric by the time we meet..got birthday money from the in laws and I will stop by the hobby shop on the way.


Steve


STOP THE MADNESS... I looked at them too. My wife says since I usually just buy what I want anyways without waiting, I let her buy something I want during special holidays. Of course, I have to tell her what it is. I was thinking electric this time.




aee you guys out there at 1, don't be alarmed by the police cars,

Tis okay, I figure I could outrun one anyways... little truck is getting faster and faster... :D

[Max Maxx]

aee you guys out there at 1, don't be alarmed by the police cars, I'm trying to suck in one of my coworkers and figured he would like to see these in action :D

I wont be alarmed by them if they wont be alarmed by my GTO:lol:

Steve

[icepick832]

I wont be able to make it right at or before 1, But I can show up, will be a bit after 1. Wife is working from home, and she will log in on the laptop around 1, then I can leave.

[katfish317]

Well my wife took of this morning at 6 and left me with the kid and father inlaw today, I do not think I will be able to meet up with youy guys, I will keep checking back here. Maybe I should go shopping too at the LHS and tell her the kid needed a new jato3.3 for christmas!!

[Orangecrush]

Maybe I should go shopping too at the LHS and tell her the kid needed a new jato3.3 for christmas!!


That'll teach her.... :lol:


Tell us watcha buy.... of course, on the way down, you can stop by.


Mark