Rosewood R/C Raceway, Goldsboro, N.C. Part 2!

[npresme]

Ok guys I have had problems logging in on my account today!

I remember Steve P. dropping in before and telling us to watch it when the post gets so big!

So I am starting a new thread to see if that solves some of the issuse we have been having!

[npresme]

Ok lets get to posting and see if we can fill this one up..... LOL

[npresme]

Well it seems I have no problem posting on this thread!

I can't post at all on the other one! Also it shows onthe main page that Burnslapup was the last person to post but when the thred comes up my post from last night is the last one....

Maybe this will allow us to get back to the regularly scheduled program!


Ron you still got your Stika machine? If so you wanna sell it? Or atleast let me borrow it to see if I REALLLLLLY want one...!! LOL

[JimmyMac]

Hey Anthony, from the last thread... I'll buy ya a drink at the new club at the hotel... ;) But it seems like everyone is trying to be like Mike (that's my real name). Everyone is switching cars now! I'm starting to feel left out!! hehe... Hmmmmm I have yet to try HPI.... Hmmmmm hehe... NOO! MSX it will be this year!!!

[JimmyMac]

George or Laurie, I'm gonna need to borrow your truer Saturday morning for about an hour. I'll have 4 sets of tires to true down for the 'Birds! Well.. maybe 5 sets.... :eek:

Oh... is George gonna show up this time? :confused: :p

[npresme]

Jimmy- you can use my truer, I will be cutting about 6 sets myself....

[reginald68]

George or Laurie, I'm gonna need to borrow your truer Saturday morning for about an hour. I'll have 4 sets of tires to true down for the 'Birds! Well.. maybe 5 sets.... :eek:

Oh... is George gonna show up this time? :confused: :p
i heard george had a date from e.harmony.com saturday :)

[bmelton]

Jimmy- I'll have truer at the birds if you need one while your there. It's cuts like a gem with the hudy bit on it. Perfectly smooth tires now :)

[DBWalker]

Good luck at the Birds for all those that are going from NC. Make us proud, and bring home the gold. :)

Ron Zee---When you accept your trophy, make sure to tell the trophy girl about your "MINI". :eek:

[Ron Zee]

Anthony, the machine really isn't mine, I hijacked it from my sister. I think she still thinks it's packed up in storage!! I might be able to bring it Saturday if I can find the disk that goes with it. If not you can send me what you want to cut out and I'll see if it'll do it.

Hey, at least it's the maximum sized mini!!

[DBWalker]

Ron Zee---I just remembered that the F201 is still up for adoption. :)

[JimmyMac]

Hank, Ron, Terrell, and whoever else... if yall haven't heard... the TCS at the RCO in PA has been cancelled and awarded to Frederick, MD on March 18th. That's a Saturday. So no need to take off that Monday for a travel day. However maybe we can take off that Friday instead? Anyways, it's the same track several of us went to last year (Laurie, George, Justin, Anthony, Brandon, myself, Jairo, etc). It's an indoor asphalt track that can be brutal on front end parts. Just to let yall know... It's not as big as the RCO. But the traction should be better. Anyways, catch yall there.

[m3ndo5a]

Glenn, Do you have plenty of PARMA plaids/purples for purchase on Saturday? I will need at least 4 set of each. If you do not have any please let me know so I can place a order on the net somewhere. Oh enter me in the race this weekend I will be running late...but I will be there.

And if you can order these Tamiya Parts for the racers at the track, (Charlie, Calvin, Laurie, Jimmy and Myself) as follows
51104 arms,51103 blocks,51107 caster 4', 53826 king pins/flanged tube, 51094 wheel axle, 51092 swing shaft, 53500 cross joint ans shaft, 53539 (3mm,2mm,1,.5mm spacers) 9465634 screw bag, 50880 diff plate4 15 , 53563 diff plate evo4, 49350 cap screw/lock nut and 49299 diff spring.
These are the basic car recovery parts.
Thanks if you can get these in.

[m3ndo5a]

Jimmy you have PM.

[FocusdSound]

anyone have a AMB transponder they are wanting to sell or willing to part with. I have been searching for one on ebay used but they all sell for about the same thing. Hoping to get a deal and not bite the bullet. I will be there this Saturday to see how I can do.

[nomac]

what's a good starting final drive ratio for a monster PRO? somewhere near a 7.50 with 57mm tires sound close? i forgot.

[jtn]

pete, final rollout around 25mm is a good starting point.

[jtn]

anyone have a AMB transponder they are wanting to sell or willing to part with. I have been searching for one on ebay used but they all sell for about the same thing. Hoping to get a deal and not bite the bullet. I will be there this Saturday to see how I can do.

Glenn sells the transponders also. But you may be able to catch a good deal here, http://www.rctech.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=16

just have to catch em when they are posted cause the transponders I have seen on there go FAST.

[nomac]

not too good with roll-out formula....could ya put it in engrish prease?

[nomac]

jtn....found it. thanx.

[JimmyMac]

Terrell, PM sent... as for Tires, if Glenn doesn't have them at the track... there will be PLENTY to buy at the Snowbirds. Trust me on this one. They will have a FULLY stocked hobby shop there. I'm scared to go in it sometimes because I don't want to buy everything I see haha.... Leave your check book at home!! ;)

[Ron Zee]

Or at least, leave it in your room. If theyy don't hve the part there at the hotel, and it's at the regular store, they'll get it there in a few hours. That's how Jimmy got his TLT. Went in the "hobby store" and got it. Pretty much name any car kit and it'll be there with pretty much all the parts for it too. Hmmm,wonder if the T-shirt I got from them still fits,,,,

Naw,,, don't need another F-1. Had two of them already and ended up selling one on E-bay. Didn't bring very much, not a real good demand for them anymore. Bummer. Fun as all get out to run,,,,

[DBWalker]

Naw,,, don't need another F-1. Had two of them already and ended up selling one on E-bay. Didn't bring very much, not a real good demand for them anymore. Bummer. Fun as all get out to run,,,,[/QUOTE]


Ron Zee---I really wanted to get one of those Juggernauts while they were still around. I just like the big trucks for some reason. All my rc stuff is going into storage. I don't race, and not enough time it seems to even go out and play. If you know of someone that wants the F1, just give me a buzz. I also have (4) 4-cell 3300 matched packs that have only been used once. Take care and see you guys later.

Good luck at the Birds Jimmy, Ron, Justin, Brandon,... and anyone else that is going. :)

[John Tag]

Forgot me..LOL

Yea heading to Birds this weekend..I look foward to getting back to The Wood soon after. I will be racing at The Birds well trying as my main deal will be tuning for all that need as thats our #1 goal. When I return I will be around as much as I can and if anybody needs help with any Schumacher products let me know as I'm now a Team Driver and SE Rep for Schumacher USA. Hope to turn so of you purple this spring/summer... :D

See ya's soon.. :)

[henryj]

That sounds good John, Joseph and I have been purple for about 3 years now. Mostly Joseph, but I have been wheeling the Schuie as of late. Just hope to get Joseph a little more dedicated so he can get better at this deal. He proved he can still drive up at Debbies, he turned a few 9.3 laps in 12 scale 19 turn!
Hope everyone has a safe trip to and from the Birds, I know you'll have fun. I plan on joining ya'll next year.
Hank

[John Tag]

Thanks Hank.. TellJoe to keep at it..

If anybody is looking for a good deal on car and parts boat here is my link..
http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=100393

[npresme]

Hope to turn so of you purple this spring/summer... :D

See ya's soon.. :)

Hey Barney is purple and you know what they say about him.... LOL


Now it all comes together, Purple, your commitment to Clay, the Purple dress you got packed for the 'Birds!

Remind me to get a room on the OTHER SIDE of the motel this week!


I don't know about Purple, but I have been RED afew times while working on this T2! LOL

[GAR]

Justin,

Ill be by to pick you up around 8:00 AM.

George

[JimmyMac]

Purple! That explains it all!! Hmmm makes me kind of wonder though.. Ron also like purple too!! hehe.. I'll stay Blue... Tamiya Blue that is!

Catch yall tomorrow. See ya Tuesday Tag. I guess I'll go build a couple of battery packs tonight. I still have no clue what I'm taking with me!!

[reginald68]

Naw,,, don't need another F-1. Had two of them already and ended up selling one on E-bay. Didn't bring very much, not a real good demand for them anymore. Bummer. Fun as all get out to run,,,,


Ron Zee---I really wanted to get one of those Juggernauts while they were still around. I just like the big trucks for some reason. All my rc stuff is going into storage. I don't race, and not enough time it seems to even go out and play. If you know of someone that wants the F1, just give me a buzz. I also have (4) 4-cell 3300 matched packs that have only been used once. Take care and see you guys later.

Good luck at the Birds Jimmy, Ron, Justin, Brandon,... and anyone else that is going. :)[/QUOTE]hey u forgot me dude im headind dwn saturday night and racing on road sunday/ go to hotel and shop with wife sunday /monday

[JimmyMac]

Damn, for a sec I thought Reggie was quicking RC!! :eek: Then I noticed he was trying to "quote" someone. Plus the fact that it was typed in readable english!! haha :p Sorry Reggie! hehe... Catch ya at the Birds man!

[DBWalker]

What up Reggieeeeeeeeeeee. :D Best of luck at the Birds. My most sincerest apologilistic words of warmest and whole hearted regret that I amiably failed to bring forth your name in the best of wishings for your attendance at an event that will soon transpire in a land that is far far away. :rolleyes: :p

Hank, Joseph, John N., John T., and ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ, and I believe that will cover everyone else. (hahaha) :D Best of luck gentlemen.

[reginald68]

What up Reggieeeeeeeeeeee. :D Best of luck at the Birds. My most sincerest apologilistic words of warmest and whole hearted regret that I amiably failed to bring forth your name in the best of wishings for your attendance at an event that will soon transpire in a land that is far far away. :rolleyes: :p

Hank, Joseph, John N., John T., and ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ, and I believe that will cover everyone else. (hahaha) :D Best of luck gentlemen.thxs it was all in fun my friend

[reginald68]

Damn, for a sec I thought Reggie was quicking RC!! :eek: Then I noticed he was trying to "quote" someone. Plus the fact that it was typed in readable english!! haha :p Sorry Reggie! hehe... Catch ya at the Birds man! i hve a master degree in english bac in germany,so what ur point jmac u need help in ur language :D cya at the birds ok hve a safe trip

[sedanracer8]

mark 237 seconds left in that battery pack

[Billy McCormack]

Great racing today fellas,

Results are posted

HERE (http://www.sbrgamer.com/rosewoodrc/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=15)

[jtn]

maybe the brushes hung?....

No laptimes on the results?

[npresme]

Billy MC. You will never guess what was at my door when I got home..... Yep the batteries I sent you what 4 months ago! LOL

They came back "Unclaimed" what ever that means. They have the dates of 11-1-05 and 11-07-05 hand written on them.

[Billy McCormack]

maybe the brushes hung?....

No laptimes on the results?


Ron didnt include them on the disk he gave me...

Ron or Glenn , if you email me the results with the lap times on them , i will update the site...



Billy MC. You will never guess what was at my door when I got home..... Yep the batteries I sent you what 4 months ago! LOL

They came back "Unclaimed" what ever that means. They have the dates of 11-1-05 and 11-07-05 hand written on them.


LOL..I knew they just had to be lost in the mail...Im suprized it took them this long to get back your way...They must have just been sitting in the corner of a post office..lol

[npresme]

I want to say a big thanks to Glenn! The show today was GREAT! Onthe hour every hour. We even had toime to give "MARK" LOL an extra few mins. before the main!

Congrats to Justin on the win, now if I hadn't rolled it on the 3rrd lap the outcome would have been different! But none the less you ran a clean race and got the win.

I am just glad to see that my out dated 05 is still competitive... Boy just wait until I get the issuses taken care of with that T2. See you guys in two weeks...if I am not still in Orlando. :)

[npresme]

BTW if anyone wants/needs some GP3300's for practice packs...I got 3 in the mail today. The first $35 takes all 3 next time I come to race!

[JimmyMac]

Had fun today. I guess the setup switch over from the EvoIV to the 415 worked pretty good. But the brush change for the main wasn't good at all. I lost lots of torque. Anyways, congrats to Justin on his win. Sorry for taking Mark out as he said. I now have a great big X mark on my car next time I'm back at the Wood.

Well like Anthony said, good job to Ron and Glenn for keeping things running on schedule. Oh wait.. I forget... Congrats to Mike L for his win in Mod Touring! :D I think your car needs some more rotation mid turn. That's where you are loosing alot of corner speed. I meant to tell ya that after I was marshalling your car during the Q3 and Main. But I can't drive that good anyways to keep up with ya.. hehe.. Maybe Barry will have a good setup in Florida? Anyways, see ya at the Birds!

[axrayed1]

Sorry for taking Mark out as he said. I now have a great big X mark on my car next time I'm back at the Wood.


Jimmy you didn't take me out you just keep driving threw me like I'm not there and I like to get treated the same way I treat you. So one day I will find out how you'll are getting so fast and I'll return the faver.

[npresme]

Mark after watching your car yesterday...I think your biggest problem is tires. They seem to be really good in the middle of the run but for only a few laps. Your car looks like it changes about 3 different times during a 5 min. run. You had plenty of staightaway speed and torque off the corners, so I don't think its a motor/battery issuse. The GQ tires may take a whole different set-up than what you are used to trying. I am not to familiar with them but just guessing here.

I know the years before you have never been off as far as you are now.

[jtn]

Hey Mark, you coming this Saturday? Have any of the black-grey combo left? Only GQs I have are the red-tans. Since we will most likely have a low turn out we can work on some things together.

[jtn]

If not, let me know and I will have Joseph send me a set or two.

[axrayed1]

I want know til the end of the week if I am coming or not.
Maybe thats it I'm just sliding around the corner and to me the car feels like it is turning ok thats what I like about outside I can tell more of what my car is doing.
Hay what year is your car John.


Good luck to all the guys going to the birds and don't let Jimmy sleep threw his heat races. :D

[jtn]

Okay. Were we running Black\Grey Fronts and Black rears? or Grey rears?

98 Golf. 2.0L

[axrayed1]

All I have is the sets I got from you and cut.
If you get some will you get me one more set that should get me to the end of the season.

[jtn]

Sure. But what was it Black or grey rears? maybe I will try one of each.

[axrayed1]

We're running grey rears black /grey front.
I think what you wanted will be about 58.00 but I will check to be sure in the morning.

[jtn]

ok. thanks.

[jtn]

Anyone go home with an Integy Lathe by accident? thought I packed it but it's not here.

[npresme]

jtn- I saw it still sitting on the table whlile I was packing up my stuff.

[Ron Zee]

Sorry about the lap times. I thought I clicked on the thing to include it but I guess I missed?? I think Glenn got a printout of the results with them so if he scans them,,, or else he'll have to go to the track to get the results.

Happy Birthday to me!! And there's even some special football game being put on just for me!!

Anyhoo, Still seem to be down on something, got a little more consistant but the car was definatly off this weekend.

[jtn]

jtn- I saw it still sitting on the table whlile I was packing up my stuff.

Thanks, Maybe Glenn has it then.

[sedanracer8]

geez ron if i would of known it was your bday last night at andys i could of definately gotten that free ice cream i was working so hard for.

so if it is marks tires, does that mean i just suck???? i finally proved to myself i could run 12 second lap times now i just got to figure out what i did so i can do it every lap.

[GAR]

Anyone go home with an Integy Lathe by accident? thought I packed it but it's not here.

John it is still at the track we saw it as we closed the big door.

George

[axrayed1]

John will you send me the spreed sheet for roll out.

[jtn]

sure, you have excel right?

Thanks George.

[axrayed1]

If I don't I will get it.

[JimmyMac]

Just got back from work. I guess I should start packing! Knowing my lazy butt... It won't get done til 1 hour before the flight!!

Anyways, just wanted to say sorry again Mark. I know exactly what happened in the turn. So I will explain so that you will understand. I was taking the inside line coming up on you. You were mid line. As I was coming into the turn, I tend to arch out alittle for more cornerspeed. You were ahead of me and you turned tight into the turn. This let me clip your rear end spinning you out while not affecting my car at all. I see this happen all the time with everyone. But it was not intentional. Laurie and I got into it twice in the main. But no hard feelings between us. Just big boys racing toy cars! :D So sorry once again. I can understand if you take me out when I get back... :p

As for tires, yes... they do make a difference in lap times.... I tested this in the first qualifier yesterday. 23laps on one set of tires.... vs 24 laps on a different compound for the 2nd, and 3rd Qualifier. Also tall tires suck..... At the very least.... or tallest I would ever run would be 57mm. I love my tires at 56.5 to 55.5mm pending on compound. I can't give out any more secrets than that haha.. yeah right... :rolleyes:

Oh great.. time to put the laundry in the dryer...

[JimmyMac]

Oh George... hold on to the "box" for me. I'll get it when I get back from da Birds... You said it was brand new right? L8Rz...

[Ron Zee]

were of to snowbirds,by the way this is justin stealing rons name.

[npresme]

Mark-YGPM

[Ron Zee]

were here,at last.its not poolside but it will do!

[Ron Zee]

Hy all!!! this is me using the kid's 'puter here in Orlando. I didn't bring mine so I get to use his and he'll be posting too but using my set-up. So, what you may read on here might not be me doing it. :eek:

He's already down on Manuf. row setting up his pit space. As Brandon said though, no practice until 4 am and then it's for the oval guys. Touring don't get o start until 4 pm tomorrow.

Time to go chow down at the new restaurant here in the motel. Looks pretty good, not too expensive. I'll let you all know how it tastes. :D

[Dee]

Geez, some guys get to have all the fun! :rolleyes:

Go get 'em Ron! May the "force" be with you!

If you have any problems with your car, I could always ship Jimmy W's old T-spec car down there for you! :p :D ;)

[Billy McCormack]

Do they have a live feed for the races like Vegas did???

[jtn]

Here Billy... http://www.snowbirdnationals.com/2006live.htm

[Billy McCormack]

sweet...thanks :D

[GAR]

Hey Glenn, here are the parts I need for the T2.

(1) 306163 T2 BATTERY STRAP
(1) 307215 T2 FRONT SUSPENSION PIVOT PIN
(1) 307313 T2 REAR SUSPENSION PIVOT PIN
(2) 302161 T2 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM
(1) 303161 T2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM
(1) 305323 T2 DRIVE SHAFT
(2) 302252 T2 COMPOSITE STEERING BLOCK
(1) 303351 T2 " " UPRIGHT 1 DEGREE TOE-IN RIGHT
(1) 303361 T2 " " LEFT
(1) 301202 T2 COMPOSITE BUMPER
(1) 301218 T2 COMPOSITE UPPER HOLDER FOR BUMPER
(1) 302345 T2 COMPOSITE C-HUB FRONT BLOCK RIGHT 4 DEGREE
(1) 302346 T2 " " LEFT 4 DEGREE
(1) 302347 T2 " " RIGHT 6 DEGREE
(1) 302348 T2 " " LEFT 6 DEGREE
(2) 308316 T2 SPECIAL BALL JOINTS

George

P.S. I need these before Xray comes out with a new car. :p

[jtn]

found some pics of the layout at the snowbirds if anyone is interested... http://www.rc50.com/modules.php?name=coppermine&file=displayimage&album=lastup&cat=0&pos=12

[sedanracer8]

glenn just wondering if you got my parts ordered. trying to figure out whether or not to pull this servo out so i can put the new one in saturday morning. let me know.

brian

[axrayed1]

Brian you going to race saturday.

[sedanracer8]

dunno yet how many people are going to make it ROLLCALL!!

[jtn]

we should have enough to race.

[jtn]

Hey Brian, I canceled my order with thercshack and ordered from ashford today....sorry.

[sedanracer8]

its cool nothing i ordered was a must have

[FocusdSound]

Saw a couple names on the Snowbirds heats. Saw Justin Lessard on there twice, John Tag on there, and Mike Lufaso. Justin placed first in one of his heats congrats.

[SpaceCowboy]

Brandon won one of his heats also. Reginal was third in one of his. Give em heck boys. Haven't seen Ron's name yet though.

[Billy McCormack]

Here is where the locals stand after round 1

Position Name Chassis Laps Time

18. Brandon Melton XRAY 25 5:09.87

25. Anthony Saunders XRAY 24 5:02.56

64. Jimmy Mac n/a 21 5:09.71

65. Ron Zelenka n/a 21 5:09.84

71. Reginald Wade n/a 19 5:14.05

84. Justin Lessard n/a 13 3:15.18

86. Terrell Battle n/a 11 3:15.28

[sedanracer8]

looks like that puts big ron in the f main soo far better than the L

[burntslapup]

I cant beleave he's ahead of justin and reggie....

[jtn]

just 1 round.....and it looks like Justin broke or just didn't finish.....actually, Jimmy only has him beat by .1

[FocusdSound]

That must of been the case....I was watching this morning and actually saw Justin running....well didn't really see him cause it was blurry but the anouncer kept saying the names of the drivers racing.

[reginald68]

Here is where the locals stand after round 1

Position Name Chassis Laps Time

18. Brandon Melton XRAY 25 5:09.87

25. Anthony Saunders XRAY 24 5:02.56

64. Jimmy Mac n/a 21 5:09.71

65. Ron Zelenka n/a 21 5:09.84

71. Reginald Wade n/a 19 5:14.05

84. Justin Lessard n/a 13 3:15.18

86. Terrell Battle n/a 11 3:15.28well to give u an up date there has been a lot of bashing, in the heats, the carpet has a lot of traction and mainly the fighting to stay in postion the track is techincal and very fast it nothing like glens track the track is on plywood board and tack dwn and glued to it i had to put the the cyclone dwn had wayy to much flex i can bend it,so i had to go to the pro4 for bck up,as for justin he struggling get knock around i told him to hold his peace he dealing with diffrent folks he want to drive with jaco tires i think he practice with them at one point and trinity told him he had to run their tires and he does not like that,terell/ jmac getting knock around as well, ron z manage to finish a heat he doing preety well, brandon was running paul body on his car, dont quote me if im wrong i think he was running his car,anthony doing ok he checking out, john tag doing pretty well his last run with the xray b4 switching to schumacher so i think that it qualifying start at 6am hope to give the run dwn to 2 qualifer so it will be a big day, cya reggie

[reginald68]

I cant beleave he's ahead of justin and reggie....ron had a good run his car look good they pick on ron in driver meeting 2x L main winner LIKE I SAIDif u can check out and dont get knock silly on the track u can git r done

[reginald68]

Saw a couple names on the Snowbirds heats. Saw Justin Lessard on there twice, John Tag on there, and Mike Lufaso. Justin placed first in one of his heats congrats.
that was a controlled practice yesterday he did not place first today he broke in one of his main

[tarheelquality]

How did qualifying go this morning?

[Billy McCormack]

Good racing today fellas,,I had lots of fun :D

The results are posted but like last weekend , the disk i was givin did not have the lap times :( ...Hopefully when Ron gets back from the birds , he can give me the lap times for the past 2 weeks so i can update the site..

Results posted HERE (http://www.sbrgamer.com/rosewoodrc/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=16)

See ya'll next weekend

[sedanracer8]

looks like Brandon Melton taking the win in sportsman 19 turn and Lemiuex winning both pro mod and expert 19turn kinda cool knowing these two guys could show up and run with us on any given weekend. wonder if anyone is going to be able to beat paul as long as he has that car.

[LEADFOOT]

check out Anthony's main!!

all on the same lap seperated by less than 2 seconds 1 to 10....that's NASCAR style :D

[Ron Zee]

I ended up in the I-main. I finished 4th, 2 seconds ahead of Goerge Love and just 2 seconds behind third place. Justin ended up like 6 in his stock main and didn't make his 19 turn main, (blew up a battery?). Jimmy was hammering and made it to second in his main before the inside ball stud came loose and ended up with no steering and out of the race. Terrell in a smash fest J or K main ended up winning!! That is one race you'd have to see to believe. Brandon I think had the hardest run, he started on the pole and held onto the lead for the whole race. He looked to me to be visibly drained from the stress afterwards, but what a race it was. It'll be on the videos when they come out.

I might have done better but I did the biggest mistake you can do. After the first round of qualifying, a few looked at my car and were bugging me about how far out of whack it was. Sooo, later on that day I went and readjusted the settings. BAD IDEA!!!! But, everything finally got straightened out and I bounced around merrily in my I main. At least my goal was met,, I wasn't in the L main this year.

[Ron Zee]

Oh, as for that list above,, my car was the 415 Tamiya, Jimmy and Terrell both were switching between their 415 MSX's and the Evo 4's, Reggie used his Cyclone and the Pro 4, and Justin was using his Shumacher MI2ec.

[JimmyMac]

Well I got back today. Had fun at the Birds. I didn't have much luck. But at least I raced every heat.. hehe... Yes, I did race both the 415 and EvoIV, but they just got slower and slower as the traction went up. I think Terrell switched between the 415, EvoIV, and Cyclone. He ended up winning his main with the Cyclone.

Congrats to Brandon on his TQ and win in Sportsman 19t. He got a good start and never looked back. Fellow Express teammate Larry finished 2nd behind him. Anthony was Cmain. But I think he chunked a tire or something. He also has some nice pictures to show everyone later on.. haha..

Uh... I guess I should get ready for work tomorrow. Ron, my celphone doesn't seem to be working too good in town today. I stopped by your house, but no one has been answering the door. So I will stop by tomorrow after work to pick up my stuff.

Laurie, George.. I didn't pick up any CO27 motors. I'm still waiting on the word about them. Anyways, I'll catch everyone Saturday...

[John Tag]

J-Mac..Ya hungry..I know a good place to go eat....:)

[bmelton]

Had fun hanging with all the NC boyz at the birds. Keeps ya busy running 2 classes, and also trying to watch the other cars on the team and helping them out. Definatly some fun times to remember for sure.

Anthony- thanks for the reminder of the "4" reasons to win the main. Was nice to stand in the middle of them and hold the plaque, LOL!!

Tag was definatly the man down there. We had 4 cars that ran lap times fast enough to make the A in stock, but it was driver error not the motors that kept us out, sorry about that Tag :( .

Also congrats to Terrell for winning his main, I didn't see it but heard he did a great job. Must have been the steak!!!

[Tarheel]

George, i got your T2 parts on the way. I also ordered a few extra incase anyone else wants some. Congrads to Brandon and Terrell on your wins. Brandon, you'll be glad to know i got BSR tires in stock now. See you all saturday.
Glenn

[JimmyMac]

That.. errr... those steaks were great!! And the chicken too!! How was the cigar Brandon?? hehe... Anyways, big Thanks to Fred for the meal! It was an awesome place. Just wish you guys would have let me know that yall were goin to Hooters that one night!! :mad:

Hey Anthony, I know where you can download a few video's to your iPod for a couple bucks... ;)

Terrell, I have your Protoform body here along with the smelly compounds and paint. They leaked somehow. So your paint cans may smell like wintergreen. One of them leaked onto one of my Xenon battery cases.. :o Oh, and the discharger works. I got a good one.

Blah blah blah.... Catch yall Saturday...

[SpaceCowboy]

Is anyone still racing the Minis at Rosewood??

[Dee]

I haven't been in a couple of weeks, but I'm bringing my Mini this weekend. Hope some more show up! :D

[SpaceCowboy]

What time does Glen open the doors??

[JimmyMac]

Hey Terrell or anyone, do you have HPI ball cups? I need 4 of them. I'm setting my Tamiya cars back up for asphalt since TCS is next month. So I'm gonna run my Yokomo this weekend on carpet. I think the HPI ball cups will be the ticket since the Yokomo ball cups keep popping off with slight taps on the flappers...

[m3ndo5a]

J/M I think I have Ball Cups.....that doesn't sound right.

Hello Rosewood.... I had alots of fun at the birds. So everyone knows Mr. Melton was King in his main. Brandon was very fast, one day I would like to be at his level, he is a very control driver! Good job Brandon.

John Tag managed things from my view very well and got his team there. That guy tunes a mean motor.
Thanks John Tag for thr brushes

Thanks to Freddy....your a real cool dude.
Thanks to the Express team. It was fun hanging with you guys.

Thanks Jimmy for trying to help me get one of the two Tamiya running right. They are just spoiled to tarmac.

Thanks Ron for the OJ, next time run your car the way you are use to.
Thanks Justin for the For shaving a mean tire!
Thanks Reggie for the body, We are going to get that Cyclone tight.
Thanks Laurie but my luck has not paid off yet, I am still learning.

And Thanks Rosewood for perparing me for a racing bash you would only hear tales about.

[Billy McCormack]

What time does Glen open the doors??


Laurie is usally there by 10:00am to open the doors

[bmelton]

Glenn- good to here about the tires, I don't think anyone will be dissapointed in them. They are very similar in comparison to the Jaco's, but don't come unglued from the rim as easily. (chunking is different, lol)

I used the Parma's in one round testing the difference between tires, and my car was faster with the BSR's giving me the TQ and a brand new set in main for the win.

Terrell- Thanks man, it's really just testing and practicing that makes you better. There were some weekends at the wood where my car was a little off compared to other weeks, but the whole time I was testing tires, set-up, etc. You may sacrifice a race or two, but you learn bigger and better things for future races that have more meaning. Other thing I would recommend is to stick with one car for a while and learn it really well, so you have a plan and know what to expect when traveling to races that aren't on home turf. Just my .02. Great job on the win in the main, and was fun hanging out.

[JimmyMac]

I will no longer give the advice to sticking with one car seeing as how I can never stick with one car!! haha.... But I will say it's the best advice to anyone who wants to be fast and competitive at RC Racing. Switching cars will just make people lost and confused. And you'll never learn what certain things will do to your car if you never change things on purpose from heat to heat... race to race. Just like what Brandon said. So for asphalt.. the 415 is my B#$%! hehe...

Brandon, I thought you ran BSR's. Someone else said you didn't... hmmmm Kinda like how you ran PRS gears....

[henryj]

Jimmy, you want to leave during the early morning hours on Friday morning when we head up to Frederick, Md.? They said practice is allowed on Friday.
Ron, you still going to the TCS race?

[bmelton]

Brandon, I thought you ran BSR's. Someone else said you didn't... hmmmm Kinda like how you ran PRS gears....
I ran BSR's every heat and in the mains at the snowbirds. There have been some times I ran something else at Rosewood testing certain characteristics of tires, but my lap times never improved testing others.

PRS, ummm, I do run PRS gears, just not for one race. If I had a PRS pinion it would have been $100 and not $50. :mad:

[jtn]

Laurie, George.. I didn't pick up any CO27 motors. I'm still waiting on the word about them. Anyways, I'll catch everyone Saturday...

Are these even ROAR approved yet? Or does anyone know if will they be? I looked on ROAR's site and this one and the new Integy KOS isn't listed.

[JimmyMac]

Tag told me the KOS motors (stock and 19t) have already been submitted to Roar. I'm sure the CO27 has been submitted as well. Just takes time for Roar to go thru them. That, and these motors are just becoming readily available to the public. Trinity had tons of the CO27 motors in their booth. But Tag just got some in, so I'll wait for him to fill in my preorder for one that I made awhile back. I really like the Integy motors though.... ;)

[bmelton]

The integy motors straight up are the bomb, especially in 19T. I think right now they have the 19T to beat.

[cheerwhiner]

man i need to read up......new motors now? Keep us informed (I mean like you guys aren't anyway :D )

[Tarheel]

I just got the new Intigy kos motors in today. i will have them at the track saturday. George, i got your xray T2 parts in today also.
Glenn

[JimmyMac]

Hank, I scheduled Friday off for me on the 17th. So yeah, we can head up to MD early Friday morning for practice and the TCS on Saturday. I have the whole weekend off. :D

Good, since Glenn now has the KOS motors in stock.. I can now run mine!! ;)
Well let me go finish setting up my Yokomo BD for carpet.... Maybe if I have time I can get some practice laps on asphalt with my 415.... But I hear the weather is gonna be cold and wet!! :eek:

Oh yeah, I have a Novak Smart Tray for sale... $50.......

[bmelton]

For those of you who didn't get enough snowbirds last week, or wanted to go and missed it, you could always run the layout at Rosewood backwards and voila, there you have the birds all over again. Just the driver stand on the other side.

Jimmy- I would have never even realized it unless you said something. Little did we know we could have practiced it the whole time, LOL.

[bmelton]

Hey guys, if anyone is interested in some batteries for a good deal let me know. They won't be the BEST packs in the building but are very sufficient for great practice packs or great for off road competition.

These were my snowbirds packs that were charged a few times at high amp rates for max performance while at the race, thus the reason they have lost a bit of run time and voltage drop. I would say the packs are at 85-90% performance of our competition packs. (I honestly doubt that anyone not in the high 24 laps range would honestly notice the difference between these and brand new packs.)

The money for these packs will go straight to express motorsports and not to me. if you are interested in them we are charging $20 per pack. I can ship them if you would like, but you will paypal me for the shipping costs. I can't make Rosewood for a few weeks, so i am willing to ship. If interested PM me and I'll give you express's paypal info.

[nomac]

b...PM sent. BTW, congrats on the big win! winning snowbirds has officially made you amongst the nation's elite!

[NCSpeedRacer]

Brandon - congrats dude. You da man. Nice interview after the race - The Express motorsports, BSR racing - Xray 05 was really fast today. Geez dude - you sounded like you were from Concord for sure. :D

Laurie - Will and I are coming down tomorow - I think you said you had some stuff for me.
George - I'll have your money with me tomorow.

To all the Nascar and Will Ferrel fans out there - you need to check out this movie trailer. I am definately going to see this one - http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/talladeganights/index.html

[nomac]

b...pm returned. i'm at home now.. (109 & old 85 in t'ville). aint got nothin to do til 6pm

[Ron Zee]

This is in March I assume? OK, I'll go but I guess i'll need to talk to Tom about taking that Fri. off. I'm pretty sure it'll be okay though. Hmmm, Qhat can I run my 415 in anyhow Jimmy? Or should I just go bash with the mini??

As for mini's tomorrow, mine will be with me. I think I'll give stock a little break for awhile,,, maybe,,,,

[JimmyMac]

Ron's that's totally up to you if you want to run the 415 or not. Just don't forget you need to buy a Tamiya body and toss in a 19t!! I do have a 19t you can borrow for the race. But you are on your own with the Body. They cost $30!! I'm gonna run my NSK, they handle like a Stratus believe it or not.

Yeah Brandon.. I looked at the layout and was like... "Son of ah!!!!" :D I bet someone saw our layout on RCTech and like it!! hehe... They just made that slight change to the sweeper was all.

Anyways.... I'm outta here. Still gotta rebuild my Yok shocks. Catch everyone in the morning......

[DBWalker]

Glenn---Are those Integy motors 19turn or stock?

Brandon---What mah are those batteries?

[Tarheel]

Their stockers.
Glenn

[bmelton]

Brandon---What mah are those batteries?
IB 3800

[SpaceCowboy]

What time does the racing start??

[npresme]

What time does the racing start??

Doors open around 10am racing starts at 3pm. See ya there!

[DBWalker]

Thank you brandon. :)

[Billy McCormack]

Man what a start in the A Main...I was doing good , had moved up to 3rd , then got punted and ended up on my lid..lol

Great win Laurie

Results are posted HERE (http://www.sbrgamer.com/rosewoodrc/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=17)

Glenn-Here is the part number for the diffs (305002) ..I need 2...I have to have them for next weekend..I dont think the ones i have on the car will hold up any longer...They feel like i have 80 grit sandpaper in the middle of them..lol

[JimmyMac]

Glenn, part no. for Tamiya LW arms that Charlie wanted is #51104. And the part no. for my Futaba s9550 gears is #FGS9550. Ask them if they sell the nylon idle gear only. If so, just get that. I need 2 of them. Thanks....

Congrats to all the winners today. I pulled over during the main to watch Laurie and Anthony go at it. It was a good race between the 2. Somebody needs to slow down John North.. he's getting too fast!!! I hope he's not that fast on asphalt!! Good run for Brian too. Maybe I shouldn't of sold him my XRay!! haha. Oh Mark.. ya forgot to say BYE to me!!! Punk....

Anyways, hopefully next weekend I'll be there early. I had stuff to do today.. hehe.. I'll bring back my EvoIV... :D Well had fun... catch yall next weekend...

[axrayed1]

Why I got to be the punk I might be slow but I an't no punk.
BYE Jimmy :p

[jtn]

.. he's getting too fast!!! I hope he's not that fast on asphalt!!

Wait...I get where I can run as fast as everyone up front and you want me to slow down?? How about you get faster!! or should I say stick with one car and maybe you would be :D ....lol.

Don't worry as soon as we go outside I will be slow again. :cool:

[sedanracer8]

ya u better be glad you didnt catch me jimmy cause mark had already told me to tear you up if u did. haha anyways thanks to mark for the use of his speed control yesterday, since i sold mine and didnt have one to use. i think my speed control might of been some of my problem before. also thanks to anthony for the setup help, car felt alot better the last qualifier and main.

[bmelton]

How many times does Hendrick get to cheat and still keep their cars. I remember when Ganassi showed up illegal and they impounded and KEPT their car. This is now the third time in TWO years that the 48 car has been found illegal and gets a slap on the wrist.

Ain't like Knaus can't listen on trackpass at home and text message to the crew what to do.

[sedanracer8]

ya we will see what kind of penalty he gets this week. i bet its not too much more. how bout 2 or 3 years ago when they impounded stewarts car.

[Ron Zee]

Gee, I suppose they're the only ones doing something funny. It aint cheatin' till ya get caught.

[Billy McCormack]

Gee, I suppose they're the only ones doing something funny. It aint cheatin' till ya get caught.

But even when he does get caught , Nascar still lets him run the same car...Hes not a rookie at cheating either...How many wins has been stripped from Jimmy now :rolleyes:

Or how about the playing favorites now , with Stewart just getting a longest line penalty for aggresive driving while the car he hit (Matt Kenseth) was just crowding him coming out of the pits and he gets a pass through...

How about that 3rd place finish by Ryan Newman though :D Not bad since his best finish there i think was 25th...lol

[tarheelquality]

You noticed Nascar spent 3 hours tearing Johnson's car apart before confirming the win didn't you?

[bmelton]

You noticed Nascar spent 3 hours tearing Johnson's car apart before confirming the win didn't you?
But my issue is the fact that they didn't impound the car upon finding INTENTIONAL cheating on the part of 48 crew/Knaus. The fact is that every team has ONE tricked out/preferred restrictor plate car, reasoning for JG not to practice and bend a fender here or there.

The example that NASCAR sets with the 48 car is the fact that if we find you cheating, we'll give you a chance to fix it before the race, but with other teams they have impounded the car and disallowed the team to use it.

[bmelton]

I guess NASCAR figures that if Pres. Clinton pardons Hendrick from going to prison over laundering/bribing Hondas illegaly to his dealerships, then they should pardon his teams for bending the rule book. Rick doesn't frown on the teams doing this because he once was a cheater in the corporate realm. Once a cheater/always a cheater.

[bmelton]

Back to our regularly scheduled program of discussions about Rosewood racing :).

[sedanracer8]

tell us how u really feel brandon. haha i agree 100% let that be harvicks car and they would make an example.

[Tarheel]

Cheating is cheating, no matter who's doing it, and the punishment should fit the crime for all. Just my two cents.
Glenn

[FocusdSound]

Anyone have an extra transponder for sale.

[Ron Zee]

There may soon be an army of mini coopers at the wood. All of them painted almost the same. More details to follow as I find out more on this exciting story,,,,

[sedanracer8]

anyone interested in a jr- xs3 radio with two synthesized receivers. mine will be for sale this saturday hopefully if my new one gets here.

[Dee]

I think the top three cars in the Mini class last weekend should teched to see if the back glass has been altered to make them faster! :eek: :p

An army of Mini's at the Wood? Will they be as slow as mine? Oh, only if I drive them, huh? :rolleyes: :D

[JimmyMac]

Dee, you mini isn't slow! You just have to remember to let off alittle in the turns!

Brian upgrading his radio?! Uh oh... someone is getting serious about this RC stuff now!! :eek: :D

[sedanracer8]

dee's problem isnt letting off its his radio is not letting off when he does. :) had a little bit of a glitch when i tried to drive it.

nah jimmy im just trying to catch up with you on the bling bling factor of rc

[Dee]

Well, it seemed slower to me, than the last time I ran it. I turned 16 laps the last time. But I changed motors, reciever, and front tires. Not driving for two weeks didn't help me any, either.

I might see if someone else can drive it for me next time, and I'll take notes.... :o

[JimmyMac]

dee's problem isnt letting off its his radio is not letting off when he does. :) had a little bit of a glitch when i tried to drive it.

nah jimmy im just trying to catch up with you on the bling bling factor of rc

Trying to catch up to my bling bling! Oh man... you got a loooooong waaaaay to go!!! haha ;)

[Billy McCormack]

Rosewood has a new temporary web address

CLICK HERE (http://www.thercspeedway.com/rosewoodrc/)

[npresme]

Mark, John,Jimmy or any of the Rosewood crew planning on making the Mimi's race in a few weeks?

[JimmyMac]

Nope, I'm scheduled that Sunday to work so that I can have off the weekend of the 18th for the TCS Race at Frederick....

[jtn]

yeah, I can't make it either....plus we went up in Jan.

[Billy McCormack]

Mark, John,Jimmy or any of the Rosewood crew planning on making the Mimi's race in a few weeks?


Ill go with ya :cool:

[npresme]

Ill go with ya :cool:


Billy head on up. There will be PLENTY of competition there. This could be one of the biggest turn outs for Mimi's in along time....

For those of you not planning on going...I understand! LOL

Jimmy- I/We know the real reason you aren't going...... two weeks isn't enough time for you to decide which car you would run! :eek: :D

[npresme]

JTN-ygpm on the way

[JimmyMac]

You might be surprised Anthony.. Watch this weekends results.. ;) :p

[npresme]

You might be surprised Anthony.. Watch this weekends results.. ;) :p


Jimmy you should be able to throw ANY CAR on that track and be fast!

I will tell you like Laurie and I were talking Sat. The track has been the same layout since Dec....Its now the end of Feb. Lets do the #'s

3 quals at 24 laps each
1 main at 24 laps
and say 3 practice packs every Sat with say 24 laps= 168 laps EVERYWEEK! LOL

So the track has been the same for about 12 weekends
thats atleast 2000 laps on the same layout........


Don't you think that we should be able to drive it BLINDFOLDED by now? LOL


Just messing with you Jmac! That is what I told Laurie when he said he was happy to see he was getting his car better and seeing a difference in time. I told him with over 200 laps every weekend on the same layout he should be getting faster.....you would think! LOL

[bmelton]

Don't you think that we should be able to drive it BLINDFOLDED by now? LOL


Well if that's the case, how come you keep finding the flappers in the main!!?? :eek: Maybe you should take the blind fold off so you can see exactly where they are :D . Oh wait, you only race every other weekend so that would be 1000 laps for you, not 2000.

Personal Disclaimer: I hit a bunch of flappers too ;) .

[npresme]

Well if that's the case, how come you keep finding the flappers in the main!!?? :eek:

Personal Disclaimer: I hit a bunch of flappers too ;) .

I learned from the BEST! Plus you hit the so often I thought that was the fastest way around the track..

I only got about 750 laps on it. I went to a few other races during that time. I am not going to other tracks to test set-ups, I goto test the FLAPPERS! LOL

[JimmyMac]

Hey now!! Wait a minute, can't I get a personnal exemption on this one! I'm ran a total of 5 different cars on this layout!... Wait.. make that 6 if you count the Mini's!! :D

[John Tag]

Rule #1 never try and pass either Brandon or Anthony chances are you will just roll on by after they meet Mr. Flapper ...


Case in point.. Snowbirds...Brandon gets great holeshot..actually does what we always tell him stay loose with the line and not tight to flapper ...Result National A main winner... Stock touring on A main run..what does Brandon do..yes run tight..result Red face sitting in flapper, final result B main..... :p

Brandon great job at Birds...

Disclaimer...Man I shouldn't talk.... :D

[bmelton]

I learned from the BEST! Plus you hit the so often I thought that was the fastest way around the track..

If you hit them going fast enough it doesn't hurt you :D . So, if your going to hit it, hit it like you mean it and you keep going. Don't hit it with none of this "oops I messed up crap", lol.

Tag- You know me, pole or break the car, LOL. Just look at express race, had Ray's TQ beat by 3 secs on clock with 2 mins to go, what did I do, break the car, LOL!!!

[John Tag]

Instant Reply...Instant Reply....:)

[Ron Zee]

Well the "army" of coopers might not come about. Jimmy Wilson gave me his to sell for him and it seems there might be a buyer for it. I was going to take his and mine and paint then up the same and let someone drive it so we could go out there like a "team".

Oh well,,,,
Anyhoo, se yaall out there in the AM.

[Tarheel]

Sorry Guys, no bathrooms yet. Looks like we will have to wash our hands in blue water one more week. Got the new co27 motors in though.
Glenn

[Dee]

Well, I can't make it tomorrow. My son's birthday is this weekend, and we're gonna be doing the party thing. I tried to get him to let's celebrate at "the Wood", but I was overruled! :eek: I told him I would even buy him a Mini, but,.... he's saying something about another XBOX game... oh well....
:rolleyes:
Ron, tell Jimmy W. I'm gonna be calling him about selling his Mini! :confused:

[nomac]

what!?!?! no party at the track!!?? my little girl spent her first two b-days at the track!! not to mention comming to watch me race @ 2 weeks old! (humph!!) XBOX game...well, I never!!! LOL

[Dee]

Yea, I know. Kids these days... :confused:

He also wants a pellet rifle.... and my Lightning! :eek: But that ain't gonna happen! :confused:

[nomac]

i feel ya! i gave up my PSP so my step-daughter can have one. now she wants a cell-phone and to host friday nite sleep-overs. the fone i can deal with, but giving up my RACEDAYS to cater to a bunch of screaming girls....i don't think so! LOL

[DBWalker]

Dee---Did you tell your son to watch the movie "The Christmas Story"? :eek: ;) You know those things can put an eye out. :eek: :eek:

[Dee]

Yea, but I'm only going to let him use it when I am with him. He is interested in guns, and I would rather he learn how to handle one properly, and realize once the bullet leaves the barrel, you can't get it back. I'm going to enroll him in a hunting safety course too. Knowledge is the best safety there is.

[Billy McCormack]

Good racing today

Results posted HERE (http://www.thercspeedway.com/rosewoodrc/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=18)

[DBWalker]

How true that is Dee. :)

[Dee]

Hey Don, any chance you might come out and race with us some? There's a pretty good Mini Cooper class racing every week now. I can't go every Saturday, but I go when I can.

[DBWalker]

Dee---The mini sounds like a fun car to drive. With the exception of touring cars, just about every class I have made an attempt to run, has fizzled out for one reason or another. I still have the F201 sitting in a box doing nothing. The way my work schedule is right now, racing of any sort is on the back burner with nothing promising for the future. Asphalt season may bring about a change of heart. :confused:

[DBWalker]

Dee---Just for my information, what is the Mini kit everyone is running? :)

[Dee]

Don, everyone I know of is running the Tamiya Rover Mini Cooper. I can tell you, they are pretty durable and reliable. Glenn usually keeps them in stock. You can get the kit, or ready to run version. And the kit comes with an electronic speed control, too.

[nomac]

had a blast last nite! thanks to everyone that help make it fun.
chris...thanx for the pak in the a-main! we had a good fight for 2nd! terrel just took off and left us but...what a fight!!

mark, bill, will....good to see you fellas after such a long time. had fun! i didn't think i could get the pro4 working so soon. those mods i made really helped! now if oooonly will can part with that chassis of his. LOL!

laurie....looks like i moved too slow on those batteries. LOL! i should be back (hopefully) in two weeks. by then i should have some better batt power.

glenn...the layout felt great! hopefully i can squeeze 23 laps outta the 'ole HPI before y'all go back outside. see ya soon!.....Pete

[scoot]

Pete,
It was good to have you come out and race with us.
I don't think 23 laps will be hard for you next time. Your car looked like it was working good.Hope you have a good week Laurie

[Ron Zee]

D B, Hey, if you doget out to run again, I have 3 mini's and two of them are running so if you want to try running before buying,, let me know. In fact, one of them is for sale for 60 bucks. It has the aluminum steering knuckles,a steering servo, and a speed controler in it.

Let me know,,, :cool:

[John Tag]

Hey all... Sorry I haven't been around for awhile just been real busy with travel and now getting set for Oval nats. I will be back and support the wood very soon as I look foward to racing there again..

FYI... Express is going thru a change and anybody needing batteries can check with Glen and I will be able to supply him with what you need or contact me at Jtag@Tmxpress.net and I can make sure you get what you need there. Batteries and all your motor needs.

See ya'll for opening day outdoors...


George or Laurie contact me...

[Dee]

Hey Ron, if Don doesn't want it, I would be interested in the one you have for sale.

Dee.

[Billy McCormack]

Laurie , Geoarge , John , and Justin...

Check the front page of the RoswWood site..Posted as requested..

RoseWood New Site (http://www.thercspeedway.com/rosewoodrc/index.php)

[DBWalker]

Ron---I just might take you up on the offer to test drive. ;) I hope it doesn't turn out like the last time I drove one of your cars. :eek: :o

Dee---That is a deal you shouldn't pass up. :)

[Dee]

Hey Don, you've got first chance. Come race with us this Saturday, if you can, and you might want one yourself! :D

[GAR]

Hey all... Sorry I haven't been around for awhile just been real busy with travel and now getting set for Oval nats. I will be back and support the wood very soon as I look foward to racing there again..

FYI... Express is going thru a change and anybody needing batteries can check with Glen and I will be able to supply him with what you need or contact me at Jtag@Tmxpress.net and I can make sure you get what you need there. Batteries and all your motor needs.

See ya'll for opening day outdoors...


George or Laurie contact me...


John you have a PM

[FocusdSound]

Finally got a FT TC4 put together so this saturday I should be racing for the first time. Still trying to find a good deal on a transponder but they don't seem to sell cheap. May just have to buy a new one.

[npresme]

Focusd- The transponders used are almost the same as new prices. Go ahead and just get a new one. The personal transponder and the Spektrum system are by far the BEST innovations in RC in the past 5 yrs.

I remember paying $55 for my personal about 5yrs ago and thinking to myself, I really don't want to spend that much for a transponder.....now I wish I had bout a few hundered of them. I could have made a small fortune on um....

[Ron Zee]

Man, I'm glad I got Elwoods when he quit racing. Tried to get Jimmy Wilsons, but he's holding on to his,,, just in case he says,,,

Ummm, the mini is more than likely sold. I'll let you know more soon. BUT, the other one that's running, Ill bring with me this weekend if you let me know if your coming out to run.

[Dee]

Don, you think you might make it this Saturday? I hope to be there. After all, somebody has to run in the back, might as well be me! :o

[DBWalker]

Thanks Ron and Dee. :cool: I will know by Thursday afternoon if I will make it. Thursdays are when they come around with the overtime list.

Ron---Will batteries be provided, or do I need to do that? :confused:

[Dee]

Don, if you have any stick packs, you might want to bring them, just in case. Not sure what Ron has, but I do have an extra 3300 you can use.

I've been workin' on my Mini some tonight. Trying something a little different, who knows it might help.

Of course, the driver needs ALOT of work! :rolleyes:

[DBWalker]

Dee---I do not have any stick packs. I gave them all to my son some time ago. I will check and see what I have that would work. I haven't charged a battery in three months. It would be nice that all you have to take to the track would be a charger and some tools. The car is already there waiting for a driver. I will touch base again Thursday night to confirm whether or not I will be there. :)

[Dee]

OK, Don. I'm not 100% sure I can go, but it's looking good right now.

Don't worry about the batteries. I know I have one extra one, and I'm sure we can get enough batteries for you to run. These cars will run pretty good with just about anything. I've raced with a couple of 1800 Venom packs, like we used to use in spec touring, and seemed to have plenty of speed.

[Ron Zee]

Yeah, I'll have a pack or two to run. Sorry their not matched ones but they get the job done,,, I think,,, LOLOLOL

Hey Jimmy, you bringing your copter with you this weekend? Glenns got another pne for him and I'll be brining mine so maybe we can try doing some kind of formation flying?? LOLOL

[GAR]

Hey John Tag are you alive.

you have a pm.

george

[DBWalker]

Ron, Dee---Can't make it this weekend. :( Got assigned to work Saturday.(bummer)

[sedanracer8]

anyone interested in a xray fk05 let me know. also a jr xs3 radio with a rs300 receiver and a rs310 receiver.

[GAR]

anyone interested in a xray fk05 let me know. also a jr xs3 radio with a rs300 receiver and a rs310 receiver.


Brian your not going to stop racing TC are you?
You are starting to get quicker and quicker, I feel sure that your about to be running 24 laps, you where very close this past weekend (23 laps in a 5:03).

Anyway hope your just selling to get a newer car.

George

[sedanracer8]

selling to get a motorcycle. something i always wanted, so im just going to quit running for a few months till i get this paid for. i will keep my new radio i got and chargers and stuff and probably keep my nitro car to race this summer. last weekend was my last planned weekend on carpet anyways.

[Dee]

That's the way it goes, Don. I might be able to go this weekend, and maybe next weekend, but we have inventory coming up April 1st, and since I work in inventory management, well, I'm gonna be working some Saturdays, too.

Maybe you can race soon, though. I think you'd like the Mini Cooper class.

Dee.

[Tarheel]

Good news, We got bath rooms! We don't have to wash our hands in blue water anymore. YEA.
Glenn

[JimmyMac]

I want a motorcycle too!! hehe.. Anyone wanna buy an EvoIV, 415MSX, TA05, Yokomo BD, or Mini? That's good enough for a down payment right??!! J/K.... :p

George, I believe Tag and Anthony are in Maryland right now for the Trinity Shootout.

Well I'll catch yall "sometime" on Saturday. Hopefully the morning time. We shall see... :rolleyes: I wanna try out some asphalt alittle to shake down my MSX for the TCS this month... Oh.. and maybe get a lap or 2 with Hank's Mi2EC....

Ron, I dunno if I'll bring my microheli... Glenn asked me about it today when I stopped by to pick up my servo gears. I crashed one of them awhile ago and not sure with one has the bent main shaft. Hmmm well.. maybe I'll cycle a couple packs for my micro and see...... Hmmmmm

[JimmyMac]

Blue water? The water I was using was brown and chunky!! :eek:

[DBWalker]

Dee---With this overtime, I could save up to buy some new batteries. :) If you know anyone that is thinking of getting a Legends car, I have one that would come with 4 battery packs, 3300 used only once, spare parts and tires, extra motors, Novak speed control, JR servo, and an unpainted body. Same goes for the F201, minus all the extras.

Take care and see you all later. :)

[Tarheel]

Jimmy, That was the soap! Your lucky. lol.
Glenn

[GAR]

Justin, I have never seen you post on here, but I know you read this.

Just wondering what you think its going to take to be TQ tomorrow :D

and to let you know I'll be by to pick you in the morning normal time.

George

[JimmyMac]

TQ? Well if you guys can touch my 25 laps tomorrow.. you'll be just fine... :p

[Dee]

Well, I'm probably not gonna make it today :(

Hot water heater decided to die yesterday. :eek:

You know, it's always something. Maybe I can make it next time. :rolleyes:

[JimmyMac]

Well had fun racing. Congrats to the winners. Congrats to Justin on his 25 lap run. Anyways, Justin.. here is the link for the TCS registration. Just sign up for GT2 and you'll be set. http://www.tamiyausa.com/tcs_races/register3-18.php

Catch yall next weekend. Gonna try Justins setup on Hanks car. I drove his car and it's dialed. You can push it and not worry about it getting out of hand. Very nice.. very fast. :cool:

Welp.. L8Rz......

[bmelton]

Does anyone know if Glenn has any 116 spur gears at the track.

If not, does anyone have an extra of the T2 PRS gears I can buy from ya Sat at the track?

[bmelton]

Congrats on your 25 laps Justin, I know you've been wanting to get that, good job.

[jtn]

He has some of the RW gears that fit the T2 but I think he only has 114 and 115s no 116s.

[mshap33]

Does anyone know if Glenn has any 116 spur gears at the track.

If not, does anyone have an extra of the T2 PRS gears I can buy from ya Sat at the track?
brandon i have one you can have. If you come by where i work at i will bring it tomorrow marvin

[JimmyMac]

He might, I bought a 118 from him last weekend... Maybe Brian has the 116PRS gear that I gave him with my XRay?

[JimmyMac]

Hey Laurie, Speedtech has the 4mm chassis for preorder. I might not wanna order one... so maybe you should? I'm undecided since carpet is almost over and the fact that Tamiya might (will) have a new 415 or even a new car by the end of the year.. hehe... That and TCS is costing me alot of money supporting 2 cars... :D

[bmelton]

He has some of the RW gears that fit the T2 but I think he only has 114 and 115s no 116s.
Close enough, and I like the narrowness of the RW's.

Marvin- Thatnks, I'll stop by if not too late.

[mshap33]

Close enough, and I like the narrowness of the RW's.

Marvin- Thatnks, I'll stop by if not too late.
brandon i will be at work untill 3pm rest of the week marvin

[Dee]

Any race results for this week? :D

[Ron Zee]

Mini's were fun, but those newbies were out there to take us other drivers out I think. One of them was overheard to say "oh,, just missed 'em!!" as I passed him and his car "swerved" towards mine. They were also quoteing Days of Thunder with the "rubbins racin'" thing. Or maybe I'm just paranoid seeing as they pretty much left Todd and Glenns cars alone,,,,

At any rate though, it was fun having 6 mini's out there and they say they'll be back again so come on out and play with the mini's!!!

[Dee]

I'm planning on being there this weekend, providing there aren't any more water leaks around here! :eek:

So who won, Todd, or Glenn? We're gonna have to put a bounty on these two, if they keep winning all the races! LOL! :D

[JimmyMac]

Hey Tag or Brandon.. you been to Trackside? I see they are having the Stock Touring Car Rubber Tire Nats there next month. I'm thinking about goin... not sure yet.... You got any info on the place other than belongs to Scotty E? Hotels? Flight info?

[bmelton]

Hey Tag or Brandon.. you been to Trackside? I see they are having the Stock Touring Car Rubber Tire Nats there next month. I'm thinking about goin... not sure yet.... You got any info on the place other than belongs to Scotty E? Hotels? Flight info?
We went there for the Novak race in Janurary. Cool place, and always great show by Scotty. Our flights were actually pretty cheap to Milwaukee. Hmm, if three or four of us went, wouldn't be too bad.

Best thing about the race is that it isn't Tuesday flight, and two more days off work. ;)

[bmelton]

Jimmy- Cheapest I found from Raleigh was $253, and flying out of CLT is $188. I would be flying out at 6:15 friday morning (still get there early enough for all day practice, and save money not having hotel and rental for Thursday).

There are no flights back from there later than 1:00 Sunday, so it will be Monday return.

[DBWalker]

Ron Zee---Have a mini ready just in case for Saturday. I need a little track time to break the rut I have been in for the last few weeks. ;) I will let you know a final word Thursday evening.

[Dee]

Hope you can make it, Don. I should be there this Saturday.

[FocusdSound]

Wish I could of been there to race this past weekend. I had my new FT TC4 and everything. Even got a transponder in finally. Unfortunately my Great Grandmother passed this last week and had to fly to New York to attend the funeral. All is well and should be there the weekend after next.

[JimmyMac]

You didn't make any reservations yet did you? Perhaps we could get a deal with 2 people flying and hotel together like the Birds. If I went, I would like to head to your place Thursday night and leave my car there. Just an idea... I guess we could talk more about it this Saturday...

[Ron Zee]

I'll bring it anyhow. Hmmm, maybe I should test drive it first though,,,

Dee, I forgot who won. I think it was Todd. About time we discoboobulate his mini!!!!

[DBWalker]

Thank you Ron. :)

[Dee]

Yea, Todd's the guy to beat in the Mini class! I can't compete with him. :(

Unless...... :cool:

I instruct my evil henchmen to do a little sabotage whilest he's not looking... :D

[bmelton]

You didn't make any reservations yet did you? Perhaps we could get a deal with 2 people flying and hotel together like the Birds. If I went, I would like to head to your place Thursday night and leave my car there. Just an idea... I guess we could talk more about it this Saturday...
Nah, no reservations yet, lol. If you want to leave your stuff at the house and fly outta CLT, that's cool too. Talk about it Sat, maybe by then Tag will know something.

[DBWalker]

Ron Zee---Gotta work Saturday. :(

[Ron Zee]

Bummer dude. Oh well, hopefully, there'll be enough to run an A and B main this weekend.

Hey, who's got a good 19 turn I can stuff into my F-1 car? Seems thats the motor this year for them at the TCS races. Gonna run F-1 and Mini Cooper. God, what a combo,,,,

[Tarheel]

Opening day for asphalt is coming up April 15. This year we are rotating with the off road track. Gary will probably put out the word soon for you off road guys. see you saturday.
Glenn

[JimmyMac]

Okay.. so Durham one weekend and Rosewood the next. I'll have to rearrange my work schedule to have off one Saturday and work Sunday one weekend... then have off the Sunday and work Saturday the following weekend.. Hmmm That'll work... Now I'll have somewhere to race every weekend! :)

And for those who don't follow RCTech... Justin is getting himself into some trouble on the Express thread... :rolleyes: haha..

[Dee]

Don, there is an age old, time tested way out of your dilemma..... :confused:

CALL IN SICK! :D :p

You know what they say, about all work and no play... :rolleyes:

[DBWalker]

Dee---I guess next time I will volunteer instead of saying no. That way I can call in with car trouble or something. :confused:

[bmelton]

Man, is it Saturday yet? I haven't raced since the birds, and my left finger keeps jerking like it's pulling back on something. People here at work are looking at me a little weird.

Ant, Tag- Speaking of work, looks as if it's about to change, had a second interview today and he said expect an offer later this afternoon, we'll see. Totally frees up weekends for racing :D ;) .

[justin lessard]

Bummer dude. Oh well, hopefully, there'll be enough to run an A and B main this weekend.

Hey, who's got a good 19 turn I can stuff into my F-1 car? Seems thats the motor this year for them at the TCS races. Gonna run F-1 and Mini Cooper. God, what a combo,,,,

haha,I've got a 19 turn you can use,but you have to put a TRINITY sticker on you car :D also I have some VERY good batteries that you can use,so your car will be a total land rocket!!!,jimmy said that I should run your 415 in GT1,but I think we both know what would happen :D

[DBWalker]

Ron Zee---Good news: I got excused from overtime Saturday. :D
Bad news: The wife is dragging me to a wedding. :rolleyes:
If it was anyone other than family, she would be going by herself. Take care and we will see you guys later. :) BTW, I still have a F1 should you need a spare. :eek:

BMelton---Which Integy 19t motor did you say was good right out of the box? I might want to get one or two just in case. ;)

[GAR]

Bad news guys. I will not be able to make it Sat. My fridge light is out and I have to stay home to replace it. ;)

Some things are just more important than RC racing. :D

George

[justin lessard]

oh no!!!my fridge light just went out,i won't be able to make it either :D

[JimmyMac]

Bad news here too. I can't race Saturday either. I'm not gonna win. So it's no fun and I won't be racing..... even though it's just a hobby... :rolleyes: :D

[scoot]

Sorry everyone !!! I can't make it either... Answering machine message needs to be updated.!!!! Laurie

[DBWalker]

Double reason why I won't be there as well. The wife wants to conceive, and she says I have to be there when it happens. :o :p