Anyone in the Houston TEXAS area?

[Killer87]

Yo, just asking if anybody here is from the Houston area.


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[mexican_speed]

Yours truly man, what area you from????

[ammoace]

I bet you both are racing at the same track and don't even know it. The one off of 45 south.
Mexican Speed,
I still haven't made it to Houston to check out the track in person. How is the racing there? You winning every heat and the A-Main yet?
Jerry

[mexican_speed]

Yeah, I am, But then I woke up :( I was wondering where this post went? I guess it makes sense to be here. Well, I haven't had a chance to really race or anything, I am coming home from work a little late now and then, and my weekends are a little busy. My house has been falling apart in the past weeks, so my wife tells me :rolleyes: But I'll be running at M&M Hobbies next Sat.(Wife is out of town :D) So whoever here knows where it's at, let me know, we can bash around or make a small race. Wow, jerry, you got bumped up to moderater, cool. How's everything on your end, as far as your T-Maxx, if you still have it?

[mexican_speed]

C'mon, I know there are more Houstonians than this.

He who doesn't post automatically forfits, and makes me the winner!!!!!!! :D

[ammoace]

MexicanSpeed,
T-Maxx is sitting in limbo waiting for me to quit working so many hours. I need to replace the exhaust gasket and purchase more fuel. Plus since my son is on summer vacation he has been getting most of my attention. He likes driving my R/C vehicles except the T-Maxx. I think it is too loud for him. And there is no way I am going to allow a 5 year old boy run one of my R/C cars while I beat on T-Maxx. He tends to lean towards bumper car action if we drive at the same time. :) Like father like son I guess. ;) Plus my Hornet is KIA right now since a person from this BB stiffed me on a complete rolling chassis that he was supposed to sell me. This was going to be my sons car.
Anyways, sounds like we both have been putting family and work ahead of R/C. Someday I will get to visit that track off of I-45 in person.
Jerry

[Killer87]

Sorry I haven't been posting for a while. I've been to the track on I-45 south but I haven't race there. I have a B3 that I've never raced even though I've had it for 4 years. It's sitting in my closet collecting dust right now because I don't have a servo for it and I haven't been to the track lately.
What part of Houson are you from Mexican_Speed? I'm from west Houston. (I-10 & Highway 6)
I hope you can come down to Houston sometime Jerry because they have some great tracks like M&M, Performance Raceway, and the one on I-45 south. :D

[ammoace]

Hey I know the area that you folks live. It has been an extremely long time since I have been to that side of Houston though. There used to be a hobby shop off of I-45 near Almeda Mall and one off of Fuqua rd in the same shopping center as Randals. There was also one off of Old Galvaston rd directly accross from the Base, now Ellington Field, but I know this one has since closed. Pearland had a track also. I know where the I-45 track is but where are the other ones you mentioned?
Jerry

[mexican_speed]

No joke, I live in Southwest, Beechnut near Highway 6. Cool man :D Hey ever been to the one down on Chimney Rock, M&M Hobbies? I go there every now and then. I have an NXT that I run there. LMK, maybe we can go bash around or race there.

darn, this means I don't win unconditionaly, ;)

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[mexican_speed]

One is down in Bellaire, TX. You know, the city with in a city. :rolleyes:

There is another indoor track, no nitro :eek: on I-10 at Witte Rd., near Gessner. Performance Raceway.

Yeah, I agree Jerry, there used to be a boat load of Hobby shops, there used to be 5 very local shops in my direct area, but they just all gave in. :( Oh well, maybe one day we will all race there, and we won't even notice it ourselves :D

[hpi racer2]

cool im a houstonion too, i live in sugerland and go to hobby center in clear lake!!!!! :D

[ammoace]

I was in Bellaire visiting my father about two years ago, he used to live off of Maple, and noticed a hobby shop just down the road from the high school.
HPI Racer2,
What street is that hobby shop on? Is it near or on El Camino Real? Or Nasa Rd 1? Man I need to move back to Houston. I sure miss life in a "real" big city.
Jerry

[mexican_speed]

Hey, HPIracer2, what part of Sugar Land do you live in. I live over here in Mission Bend. Ever go to R/C Hobby shop on 59???

[mexican_speed]

C'mon guys, we know you're out there, don't be scared to come out and loose to me!!! :D

Just want to keep the thread alive!!!!!! :cool:

[Killer87]

Sorry Mexican_speed I lost my internet there for a while. I know about M&M and I just moved so Performance Raceway abouit a 7 minute drive. Sorry I can't race you because I still don't have a servo and I just haven't had the time lately to get one.

Thanks :)

[mexican_speed]

What kinda servo you lookin for? Yeah, I know how loosing your connection gets to you. The computer here at work, is FAST,(T1 connection) my home comp. is a different story. I don't make it out to Performance Raceway much, I got rid of all my elecs. and seem to be doing OK with nitro.

[Killer87]

I'm trying to save up for a 1/8 gas buggy and I decided until I have the money for both the servo and car I won't buy either. I know it might sound stupid but that's what I decided.

[Killer87]

Mexican speed

DID YOU GET THE EB-4??????????????????????

[mexican_speed]

Not yet, I am getting a little worried about the deal, It's been about a week, and Gary hasn't responded to my e-mails or anything. I am really hoping that I didn't get burned on this deal. I sent him a very nice Losi NXT. Just have to wade it out for another week or so. Maybe jumping the gun, but I'll let everybody know.

Why did you want it??? :D ;)

[Killer87]

Thinkin about it. Mannnnnnn I hope you don't get screwed. :o

Good Luck on the trade :rolleyes:
Erik :p

[mexican_speed]

Well, has been about two weeks and no show on buggy, I am fumed, but still keeping my cool. I really, haven't pressed the issue with Gary yet, but I am very close to doing so. If I don't hear anything on Monday, I will right it down in the Trader forum for all to see.

[Killer87]

I'm thinking about buying a 1/8th buggy!!!

Might get the Ofna 9.5 (hasn't come out yet)

What engine did you get with the EB-4???

What is your e-mail mine is ErikTenPro2@aol.com

Erik :p

[mexican_speed]

Hey killer, it is the TTR Pro.21. Check my profile for my Email. Hit me up maybe we can get together and bash!!!! :cool:

[Killer87]

How do I check the profile??????

[mexican_speed]

Hey guys, who wants to play with 1/8th scale buggies :D

I just got the buggy, and man is it sweet.

C'mon guys, I know you are there, you guys forfit the race?? :p

[mexican_speed]

Hey ya'll, I got the buggy, it's actually a TTR Mirage Pro, not an EB-4. But has a really nice engine, TTR Pro .21. Stupid ast, now just have to adjust everything on this buggy. :D

So, who's up for a race???? :cool:

[ammoace]

HOOOOOWWWWWWDDYYYYYY!!!!!

How are you lucky Houstonians doing? Sure wish I still lived there. :(

Just wanted to get this thread TTT. :D
Jerry

[mexican_speed]

Now that's what I am talking about!!!!!


Where you been Zoomie???

[mexican_speed]

Yeah, I heard about your Maxx. Killer is being a wuss, scared I am going to kick his rearend at the track. :rolleyes: He just hasn't gotten a vehicle yet, we keep in touch though, so he will let us know when he will face the music of sour disapointent.

Well, if you keep tabs on me, you know that I traded my NXT for a TTR Mirage Pro 1/8th scale Buggy. Very awsome Buggy, I see a lot of potential to be a trophy taker. Kinda like my NXT. Other than that, the stable is pretty much the same stuff.

Well Zoomie, you ought to go AWOL from Abilene, and stroll onto the tracks down here for a real race. I'll tell you what, if I catch you, I won't give you a ticket, just a warning. :D

[rc10gtman54]

Hey all houstonians, i live up in cypress and am looking for somebody and somewhere to race my rc10gt. My main hobbyshop is larries hobbys on 1-45 and 1960 and just hobbies in the woodlands.
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[ammoace]

Man I've been busier then a one legged man in a hiney kick'n contest. Besides, didn't you hear, my T-Maxx is up and running agian. I finally found a new gasket for my MIP stinger and replaced the original one. So how are things in the big city of Houston? Have you and Killer87 gotten together and raced? How is the new addition to your R/C stable?
Jerry

[ammoace]

FM 1960 is on the North side so why is FM 1959, aka Dixie Farm Rd, on the southside of Houston?
Mexicanspeedtrap, Gee thanks, knock on wood I haven't had a speeding ticket in years. We have a Ford Windstar, which was billed by Motor Trend as the most stable mini van at speeds in excess of 100mph, which off the record it will do without even breaking a sweat. ;)
The next time I'm in Houston I'll look you up and see if you can keep up with my cars. :p Do you still have the Bandit? That problem I told you about solved itself and I might be able to talk the wife into letting me buy it.
Later,
Jerry

[mexican_speed]

Well, Jerry, 1960, turns into Highway 6, which Hwy6 goes all the way to Galveston. Hwy 6 is the actual backroad of Frienswood.

Well, you gotta be kidding me, your cars can't keep up with mine :p The Windstar is the fastest you got?? Here's what's in my Garage: ahem, 69 SS Camaro-350 Blown NOS TPI engine, 57 Chevy Bel Aire, 454 Highrise Edelbrock Manifolds, 2 950 cfm Holley carbs with NOS, 2001 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Dually Duramax Deisel, My wifes car :mad: Buick Grand National by McLaren** MINT **, and don't know why, Chevy Astro Van custom.
Beat that Zoomie!!!! ;) :cool:

Well, I don't know of many tracks up north that much, haven't really had time to really browse around the 1960 Area. But any open area should be fine, or if you feel like driving, go south on Highway 59. exit Chimney Rock make a left under freeway, and go straight till you M&M Hobby shop, and there is a track there?? LMK if you need more info. :cool:

[Killer87]

mexican speed

My dad has a 67 Camaro w/ a 350 (fully loaded for trans am) :p, 94 chevy 1500 w/ custom fiberglass nosse, 94 chevy surburban, 67 porsche w/ chevy 350, and a fully loaded 350 500-600hp :eek: and (too much hopups to name) :D.

[ammoace]

Well I think my Windstar can woop your Dulley and the Astro. But as for the rest.... I guess I would have to use my '79 BMW R100RT, that is a 983cc 3/4 dress Motorcycle that is. I don't think that my '78 Ford F250 Camper Editon is going to do anything but out pull your cars, except maybe the Dulley. But that is a hard one to call. The 400 under it's hood is real strong and the T-18 tranny gives me more torque then I know what to do with. Not to mention the Dana 60 rearend that Ford put under it. I've got to come to Houston and check out your garage man. I used to have a 72 Pontiac LeMans w/350cid and 350 tranny. Also a 73 Gran Prix with a 400 Big block and 400 tranny. Sure do miss those cars. Maybe I can borrow my Dad's 2001 Mustang GT and come over and "play" ;)
Jerry

[mexican_speed]

Jerry, Jerry, Jerry, when will you learn, you can't beat a Marine :D

Well, the car I know I always wanted, was my dad's 1949 Mercury Crusier. CHERRY, Candy Purple, White top, All the goodies, All 24K gold Daytons 16'rims, 4 12's, 6 6x9's, 4 tweeters, 2 Clarion 2,000 watt amps. Plush velour in white and purple. 351 Windsor motor, with flame tip pipes, air ride suspension. This car rides looks Like a DREAM, this car may not be for speed, but you have to admit it is a BABE magnet and a definet eye Popper!!!!

Well, Jerry, anytime you wanna play, I am here. Just got my hands on a top secret project. I'd have to shoot you if I told you!!! :cool:

[hwbuyer]

Hey All You in Houston
We're about to have some tractor pulls
in Beaumont if You want to play I'll get with You and tell You a date & time thanks :p

[GTracer22]

I live in houston (almost) and i plan on racing at m&m in few weeks. hope to see some of you guys there! :cool:

[rc10gtman54]

i am sorry guys but, i got, well my dad, has a '93 RX7-R that will beat anything it races we got to the point of racing crouch rockets just for compitition. this thing will do 9.4 in the quater at 153 mph with no juice. and i dont really like imports but this thing will haul. i personally have a '76 nova with a blown (not working) 350 :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[ammoace]

Jar Head,
My bike is a '79 and needs the carbs rebuilt. Right now it has trouble getting out of it's own way. But it is at least a 1000cc bike with fairing and saddle bags. I think the fastest I have been able to get it to go is about 90mph. :mad: I can't complain too much it was free and paid for. Check your Private Messages too.

What are they going to race at M&M? I can't make it but I can pretend I can. ;)
Jerry

[mexican_speed]

Well, don't let me catch any of you guys going faster then me, cause you know I will be mad, and I won't go easy on the fine :D

Jerry, I have a 95 softtail springer, of course it's a harley, 1400cc, candy purple.

gtracer, hwbuyer, welcome aboard, well, Alvin ain't that far away from Houston. But hey if you ever see a Mexican with a goatie and a young one together, then that's me, he's my brother. Or a guy running a red yellow and white TTR Mirage Pro, stop me and say wasup.

[GTracer22]

Hey guys lets keep this thread alive!! :cool:

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FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE ELECTRICS

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[mexican_speed]

Or Nitro :cool:

[ammoace]

Speed, don't you ever check your private messages? :p
Jerry

[mexican_speed]

I did, I sent it back your way, saying your access was denied info on my top secret project. :p ;) :D

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[Killer87]

Kenneth, Are you sure is wasn't 9.4 in 1/8th a mile??? Cause I ain't heard of an import doin 9.4 :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[ammoace]

Speed,
Man I didn't get notified of any private message reply like I am supposed to. :( I guess I need to go check my profile to make sure the email me when I get a PM box is still checked.
Acces denied? Darn it, I like to be in the "know".
Later,
Jerry

[rc10gtman54]

Killer87, I am insulted, i am sure it was in the 1/4 i grew up around the track and there is quite a difference in the 1/8 and the 1/4 oh just about 200 yards and now you have heard of a import that is in the 9's. :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Killer87]

OK OK
don't have a cow. :D :p

just checking

[GTracer22]

hey is anyone goingo ravce out at Js action r/c in passadena this weekend? its thier grand opening race. E mail me for more info :cool:

[Killer87]

they a new place?

[GTracer22]

yeah its their grand opening race. http://www.jsactionrc.com/

[ammoace]

TTT

[OrcSlayer]

I live in Galveston, and I'm just getting into r/c. I am about to order an electric touring car and I was wondering if any of you know a store, track, or both I could go to? I've been to Hobby Center off I-45, but all they had was nitro. I'm can race if I'm only a kid, right? I am interested in racing touring cars...

[carlton eppes]

Call Reflex Rc it used to be Performance they run touring cars indoors. AND yes you can race if your just a kid. Let me look and I'll find their number, email me and I'll send it to you. cdeppes@the-i.net

[blazing blazer xt]

hey all im Adam who works at M&M if you are ever up there on saturdays say hi. im the kid
i will not be there next weekend the 22 becuase im going to be racing my nrs4 in the import expo in the astro arena. if your gonna be there say hi.

[machinehead]

Ken, have a 94 RX7 myself... your pop's car must be extremely modified to run 9 second 1/4's. don't get me wrong, my car is very fast, but i have an idea of what it takes to get in the 9's. I am probably in the 11's somewhere right now and to go faster my car would have a very hard time doing anything but running the 1/4.

[supercoop]

New to the bb scene. I'm from stinkerdena (Pasadena). I've raced at Issacc's on 45 south, sold my Serpent and trying to sell a very capable NRS4. There is a new hs in Pasadena called Jay's Action RC on Spencer. Has a nice offroad track, in between 1/10 and 1/8 scale. I have a 1/8 EB4 I run there, it's pretty fun. Haven't made it over to M&M yet. Looking at getting either a T-Maxx or Monster Pirate???? Any help?? in deciding? Thanks :confused:

[carlton eppes]

MAXX!! BTW are you gonna be at J's for the Nitro Invitational on the 29&30th of this month?

[supercoop]

Unfortunately not, going to the farm that weekend....wife is really wanting to go. I am planning on the race in Nov. - I think it's the 10th or something around there. Of course I need to spend more time behind the wheel - my buggy is all over the place, but it's fun! :eek:

[carlton eppes]

Hehe november is gonna be a busy month. I own the track in Rockport and we have a big race the weekend before(3rd) j's race which is on the 10th. Try to make it to ours too. If you need a flier email me cdeppes@the-i.net

[ammoace]

Supercoop,
I can't beleive they still call Pasadena "stinkerdena" I moved to Houston in 77 and we were calling it that then. I must say that the name does fit when the wind blows right. :D :D
Later,
Jerry

[supercoop]

Thanks for the info, Fuzzy! I'll email you - never been to Rockport. Well, other than fishing!
Man are you right about the wind blowing, and unfortunately it's getting that time of year when the wind blows a little more from the North. WHEW! :eek: :eek: :eek:

[mexican_speed]

Just my luck, Everyone shows from houston, just as i am planning to put his hobby on hold.

Oh, well, I guess everybody better have great time, but don't worry, I'll be back somtime later to clean up at the track.

Hey zoomie, check you PM, I think you might have one??

[Killer87]

supercoop

Would you be intrested in selling your EB4??

[supercoop]

Sorry Killer, I haven't had it that long and I am really starting to like it. What I would like to do is trade?? for a T-Maxx or E-Maxx and just have the buggy and mt.

[ammoace]

I really need to remember to check this thread out more often. Jar Head, I checked it and sent a reply. But I think you know that already. :)
Jerry

[mexican_speed]

A lot more Houstonians tan I thought. Well, glad to see new faces and stuff. or names for that.

:D

[JerryL]

Howdy again! How ya'll doing? How are earth does someone write with a southern drawl? :D I know, to write/type with a southern drawl you just have to type really sloooww. :D :p
Jerry

NOTE: I'm from Texas so I am allowed to poke a little fun. :D

[GTX]

Hey, I'm in San Antonio. Anyone know of an offroad track near SA? All we have here is onroad tracks!!! I almost hate onroad!!! No air. Onroad is cool, but the cars just don't look real enough to me and don't go fast enough either.:(

[GTracer22]

hey is any 1 gonna race i the rc supercross at Js? Some time this week im gonna try to get over there and practice.

[GTX]

What's that??? Is it for RC motorcycles?

[GTracer22]

No its a race they are just calling it rc supercross

[GTX]

Oh, tight. When is it?

[GTracer22]

team houston rc (http://www.teamhoustonrc.com/)
go here and it should give you some info

http://www.jsactionrc.com/
this is where its at

[carlton eppes]

It's november 10th guys and limited to 50 in 1/8 and 1/10 gas and I don't remember how many in T-Maxx so you better sign up quick. They are also gonna have some of the factory drivers there. I ran there 2 weeks ago and it is a sweeeet track. The weekend before I'm hosting basicly the same kind of race(I'm not running 20 in the A-main tho) at my track in Rockport and from the sounds of it alot of the Houston guys will be there. for a flyer and updates on my race go to www.groundspeedweb.com (http://www.groundspeedweb.com)

[GTracer22]

Hey does any 1 know if it costs anything to practice at Js?

[GTracer22]

TTT

[GTracer22]

So I guess no one is going to Js nov.10 for the rc supercross?:mad:

[carlton eppes]

Yep I'll be there. Signed up and ready to tear up some equipment! Hehehehe you would understand if you've seen me drive lately!

[GTracer22]

Are you gonna race 1/8 buggy, 1/10 truck or Tmaxx?

[carlton eppes]

Signed up for 1/8 buggy. Are you racing?

[GTracer22]

Yeah its gonna be my 1st race. Im racing 1/10 truck. I know im gonna lose, ive only been there twice and i cant clear the 3 sets of doubles in the middle of the track!:confused:

[carlton eppes]

Those are tricky because of the kink in the middle of the second one. Slow down thru there it's easy to try to go to fast. If you hit the first one to fast then you can't get a good run at the second and have to single thru it or case the second one. The 3rd double is usually do able unless you get aggravated at the 2nd one. My trouble comes on the Proline jump my buggy keeps nose diving it. This weekend I had problems at our track with nose diving and let a friend drive it and he had no problem. I figured out what I was doing, to much speed when I hit the jumps, then I couldn't correct it with throttle.

[GTracer22]

Yeah i always get the first 1 but i cant line up good for the 2nd one. Is the proline jump the huge one?

[carlton eppes]

Yep! I liked it so much I put one on our track with a twist! I had to go alittle bigger try 5ft tall!

[GTracer22]

Im pretty good at that jump but i dont like it because it slows you down alot!

[carlton eppes]

Yea bit their track like ours is designed to be a drivers track not a speed track. Ours has less straight. Also the lap times run around 42 seconds.

[GTracer22]

Do you have any pics of you track? I wanted to go for that last race yall had but i didnt have a ride. (im only 15 so i cant drive):D

[carlton eppes]

http://www.wsphotofews.excite.com/001/wq/Zw/iM/Ea33060.jpg

lets see if this works

[carlton eppes]

Didn't work email me at cdeppes@the-i.net and I'll send you some.

[Scomp87]

Whoops....

[Scomp87]

Howdy y'all! My name is Sean E. I'm the big brother of Killer87. (who stole my idea of a screename:mad:) So you may call me Dasminiautoistwunderbar:D. It's German for, "The minature car is wonderful." I have been secretly reading all of y'all's messages since the dawn of this thread. I have just decided to put my thoughts through my own typing. All of the witty comments you "heard" from Killer87 originally came from my head.
To get to my point, I know one of you knows somebody who has a Pro 3, XXX-S, X-Ray, or a Yoke for sale. Let me know at The guy who wants the cool touring cars. (Scomp87@aol.com) That touring car shootout inRCCA's December Mag sold me.
As soon as I get car I'll hook up w/ one of y'all and we'll see who whoops who. (I'm not placing my bets on me)
I also whould like to ask an off-the-wall question,
To anyone who races/raced at the I-45 track:
Did you previosly own an HPI 200mm Toyaota Supra body, painted yellow and green/blue? If so, Thanx.

Adieu,
Dasminiautoistwunderbar:cool:

[hpi racer2]

hey guys just thought id bring the thread back alive.

Well iv been running my racer 2 at hobby center on I-45 and thought we should meet some time at the track! Sound cool?!?!

[GTracer22]

I think most of the houston people here run off-road.

[JerryL]

Going to be in Houston from the 22nd to the 24th, anything going on R/C wise while I am there? If so what, when, and where?
Jerry

[GTracer22]

Do you want to know about on road or off road events?

[JerryL]

Both as I will be watching, not actually racing.
Jerry

[GTracer22]

Ill try to find some stuff but you can PM StephenB and he will probably know alot more than me.:D

[JerryL]

I will contact StephenB and see what he has to say. Thanks for your continued help.

[GTracer22]

J's Action RC Pasadena
713-946-8888
Off Road 1/8 - 1/10
T-MAXX

Micro RS4 Track

Saturday Nights
7pm
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M&M
Texas Speedwy
Houston Tx.
713-661-7137
Off Road 1/8 - 1/10
T-MAXX

On Road 1/10

Saturdays at noon

[JerryL]

GTracer22,
Thanks for the information. It will come in handy while I am in Houston.

Well I got in touch with Stephen and he just so happens to be leaving town the same time I am getting to town. What crock of pooh. I was really looking forward to meeting at least one of you guys. If Mexican Speed is reading this get in touch pal. If any of you folks want to meet up maybe we can arrange something for Friday. Thursday is obvously out of the question but Friday or Saturday morning might be possible. Just email me tonight by 11pm with contact information if you want to hook up while I am in Houston. Please don't feel hurt if I can't meet up with you as I am going to Houston to spend time with my Dad and R/C is second on my priority list. But if you send me a phone number and times that we might be able to meet I'll get in touch Friday if I can break away from my Dad for a couple hours.
Later,
Jerry

[JerryL]

Well I had a great time in Houston. :)

I went to Hobby Center and another R/C shop near the Almeda Mall. The Hobby Center was great but nobody was racing and the people practicing were only doing one lap then back to the bench. :( My son was very disappointed but he still had fun looking at the stuff on the shelves begging for just about everything within eyesight. ;)
Oh well, maybe next time I will have more time to visit the shops on the other side of town.
Later,
Jerry

[GTracer22]

Yeah theres usually nobody at hobby center, Next time you come go to Js action rc in passedena.they always have at least 7 people practicing.

[Hyper7 Racer]

im in dallas tx. ever been here?? i race at indy r/c... you guys otta come check out this track its pretty bad ass...:D :D its big and nice..we race every friday night on oval and full off road track on saturday.... CHECK US out... we need more people to race with

[GTracer22]

Jerry, sorry I never contacted you, I was in dallas visiting family.Maybe next time you come to houston we can hang out. What kind of car do you have?

Hyper7racer, My aunt lives about 5 minites away from that place, I tried to go out there but I ws too buisy. Next time I go to dallas Ill try to make it out there!:D

[hpi racer2]

JerryL, did you see some of the prices there at hobby center? Some things there are priced at what there retailed at.
I thougt about going to practice but i was to busy. Hope you come visit houston again sometime!!:p

[GTracer22]

Hobby center is the biggest rip-off!:mad:

[JerryL]

Well I was going to post that the prices there seemed a little high but thought better of it. I didn't think I had a right to complain since I didn't go there to purchase anything anyways. I mostly wanted to watch any racing or practicing going on.
I wanted to go to the Pasadena track but ran out of time. My dad was kind of enough to give up some of our family time so I tried to limit the amount of time I was away from him. It is a respect thing as he and don't see much of each other lately.

The R/C vehicles I own now are as follows:
RC10LS (Pan Car)
T-Maxx (MT)
E-Maxx (MT)
MT-10S (Stadium Truck)
Hornet (Buggy)
And a several "Toy" grade vehicles

I get to Dallas once in a while but not as much as I get to San Antonio.

Jerry

[Scomp87]

Ignore what was posted on this thread previosly, my little brother wrote that, not me.

[StephenB]

How'd I miss this thread?! I JUST moved out of Houston for 6 months, and now I find this thread ;) Oh well....see all y'all in September.

[GTracer22]

Here ya go V8, i found it. Alot of the people that posted on here arent around any more. So what kinda car setup do you got?

[GTracer22]

double post

[GTracer22]

tripple post

[MaxxThrasher]

NorthWest Houston here!

'Bout 15 minutes away from M&M and Larry's. Right in between.:D

[GTracer22]

Im in Alvin, so there are not any tracks close to me. I usually go to Js, but the new track in pearland will be the closest.

[hpi racer2]

GTracer22,
Where is the new track in pearland? By their hobby shop?
Also what type of track is it? Onroad offroad?

[GTracer22]

Yeah its gonna be a little down the street from the hobby shop. Theres gonna be an offroad and a t-maxx track.:cool:

[hpi racer2]

cool, i havnt been by the shop lately, i am into onroad more than offroad though.BTW do they carry serpent stuff?

[V8 mustang gt]

hey yall...just found this thread thanks to gtracer22

[V8 mustang gt]

Originally posted by hpi racer2
JerryL, did you see some of the prices there at hobby center? Some things there are priced at what there retailed at.
I thougt about going to practice but i was to busy. Hope you come visit houston again sometime!!:p

i KNOW!!!!! i get jipped there so much ....the only reason i still go there is because its less than 2 miles from me....i NEED to start going somewhere else or ill have to sell my real car to afford r/c parts!!! lol

[GTracer22]

I used to there until i got tired of getting ripped off. Now i just order from tower hobbies. They ripped my friend off so bad!! They bought his nitro rs4 for $150 and gave him $100 of his stampede he bought. Then they turned around and sold he rs4 for $600! that car was so pimped out.:(

[V8 mustang gt]

Originally posted by GTracer22
Here ya go V8, i found it. Alot of the people that posted on here arent around any more. So what kinda car setup do you got?

hpi rs4 3 SS
chrome rims - hpi
medial pro soft touring tires
mip racing clutch
dubro fuel filter
o.s. air filter
getting cvds if i save up..prob not tho...i want a gamecube with a 5 inch screen so i can play in the car...or whatever..and the new 007 game
60wt shock oil
hpi tuned aluminum pipe
some other small mods..havent had money to do much else

get this!! these small mods cost me $$200 at M&M!!! oh ..that included a raytek temp gun which was 90 bucks....btw M&M sucks no one races and to practice you have to get a $30 'membership' and renew if often!that includes $

and they said it they give you it free when you get a car ..i got my SS and they didnt give it to me b/c it wasnt complete..i didnt buy starting equipment, which i already had!!! those cheapskates!

[V8 mustang gt]

advice to the people in houston

M&M Hobby Center OVERPRICES LIKE H*LL!!!!!!!

[V8 mustang gt]

that size big enough for you

[GTracer22]

Man they sound just like hobbycenter! Sounds like you got a fast car. I got a Factory Team GT with=MIP 4n1 Clutch
MIP Lightweight Flywheel
MIP Blue Shock Seals
MIP Shiny CVDs
MIP BB Steering
MIP Super Diff Kit
MIP Super Thrust Kit
RRP Titanium Top Shaft
RRP Hardened Steel Idler Gear
RRP Hardened Diff Gear
Ofna Throttle Linkage Set
RPM Body Mounts
RPM Ball Cups
RPM Rear A-Arm Mounts
HG Tranny Brace
Trinity/Picco .12 Engine
Trinity Pro Shock Bushings
Trinity Shock Oil
Kyosho Exaust Coupler
FT Titanium Turnbuckles
FT Blue Aluminium Screws
FT Blue Pipe
FT Blue Manifold
FT Titanium Hinge Pins
FT Sealed Ball Bearings
FT Titanium Nitrade Shock Shafts
FT Carbon Fiber Shock Tower
FT ReversedFuel Tank
RPM Rear Bulkhead

[GTracer22]

I THINK ITS BIG ENOUGH

[hpi racer2]

I have a ftgt, pretty much stock with a mt-12.
A serpent impulse pro with an rb x-12t.
A impulse streetspec without an engine!!
A hpi racer 2, with a mt-12.
I use a hitec lynx 3D.
I will be selling everything soon on ebay (if anyones interested).
Theres no place for onroad anymore, thats not cool..........:mad:

[GTracer22]

What about hobby center? Thier track looks pretty nice. I bet your serpents haul a$$, huh.:eek:

[hpi racer2]

Issac closed it down because it wasnt making money.
And yes the serpent is very fast, it has a centax also, geared to go about 65mph.

[GTracer22]

Man that sucks!! I havent been around there in so long, I remember when there used to be alot of people out there.lol
Well what does he expect with those high prices!! So are you gonna start racing your gt?

[Scomp87]

man, that really sucks that that track got closed down
I was gonna get a nitro onroad too...

[hpi racer2]

Originally posted by Scomp87
man, that really sucks that that track got closed down
I was gonna get a nitro onroad too...
Yah that does suck, its been a rumor for a while that he was going to shut it down, but he never did it. But the last time i went by there (2-months) there it was berecaded off.

Scomp87, well i want to sell everything and buy another quad, and eventually race it.:D BTW nice gt. Also does the hobby shop in pearland carry serpent? They always said they did, but they never had anything.:confused:

[GTracer22]

I have no idea what they have, cause i havent been by there yet.:(

[GTracer22]

Does any one know if Mammoth Hobbies in pasedena is still open?

[benjermaine]

hey im from copperfield in Northwest Houston out by hiway 6 and 290. anyone know of that area? Ive been to M and M hobbies and i know of performance raceway and reflex hobbies but ive never been to those two. i have an evader. Well anyways gatta keep the thread going so talk to me!!

[Scomp87]

ok, i'm really near Reflex, I have a XX, 1/12 scale, Micro RS4, Original gold tub RC10, and i'm looking to get an 1/8th scale buggie

[MaxxThrasher]

I'm in NW. Reflex has a good indoor road track and a outside dirt track but their store sux. Best track/store I've been to is M&M Hobby's.

[benjermaine]

m and m is good but they overprice too much they do hae a good track though

[benjermaine]

is performance raceway and reflex hobbies the same thing or are they different? Where is reflex hobbies?

[Scomp87]

same place

[benjermaine]

alright thats what i thought
thnx

[MaxxThrasher]

1106C Witte Rd.
Houston, Texas
77055

http://www.reflexrc.com

[GTracer22]

Yo whats up every 1? I just traded my 1/8th buggy for a micro rs4. Doesnt M&M have a micro track? Is it any good?

[Gmanlusk2004]

Yo! I'm from the Houston area too. I know i'm a little late on this response, but i just found it. I actually live in Tomball. I love going to M&M hobby center. It's the best hobby shop in Texas! Also, have any of you ever been to Larry's Hobbies? That place just keeps getting worse, and worse everytime i go there. I've found a new lhs in the Woodlands called Just Hobbies. It has a little off road track. Kinda pathetic really. Anyway, i just bought a storm yesterday and plan to go out to M&M sometime to race it.
Talk to yall later,
Garrett

[Gmanlusk2004]

Yo! I'm from the Houston area too. I know i'm a little late on this response, but i just found it. I actually live in Tomball. I love going to M&M hobby center. It's the best hobby shop in Texas! Also, have any of you ever been to Larry's Hobbies? That place just keeps getting worse, and worse everytime i go there. I've found a new lhs in the Woodlands called Just Hobbies. It has a little off road track. Kinda pathetic really. Anyway, i just bought a storm yesterday and plan to go out to M&M sometime to race it.
Talk to yall later,
Garrett


O yeah, M&M does have a micro track. It's actually quite awesome. You can go on their website and see for yourself. www.texasspeedwayrc.com click on the words Mini Z track.

[MaxxThrasher]

Larry's would be ok if they could ever find employees that cared about selling products. :( They seem to stock stuff pretty well, its just that you can never get anyone to help you or even check you out for that matter.:mad:

[Gmanlusk2004]

you mentioned that they stock things pretty well.... pfft... that's some major b.s. The last five times i have been there they didn't have what i wanted (a simple spur gear, replacement for my b3, pinion gear,etc) Everytime i leave there i go out on 45 and go to the woodlands to Just Hobbies. I like m&m much better, but it is so far away from me.
My 2 cents,
Garrett

[MaxxThrasher]

ROFL!!:p Well, I don't go there often as I do tend to frequent M&M's more, but for the past 5 times I have gone there they always have the things I'm looking for.
If only It didn't take 45 minutes for someone to check me out! :mad:

[Gmanlusk2004]

well, as a matter of fact, i just got home from there and guess what. They had what i needed!!! But, how couldn't they? It was only fuel for my new storm. lol Well, after being there, i have noticed that they are doing some changes there. I noticed that they are going for the more airplanes instead of cars. :mad:
O well, i'll just go to m&m.
Later,
Garrett

[hpi racer2]

Last time i was at Larries, they didnt even stock turbo plugs (this was like 3- months ago)!! They probably dont even know what a turbo plug is:confused:

[Gmanlusk2004]

I'm new to nitro... what is a turbo plug?:confused: Is it just a good glow plug?
Later,
Garrett

[hpi racer2]

Turbo plugs is a misleading name. All they are, are plugs for turbo engines. Turbo engines are no different except that they require a turbo plug. And turbo engines usually produce a little extra hp. than a non turbo model.
Also turbo engines cost a little more and so do the plugs.:cool:

[Gmanlusk2004]

what's the difference in a turbo engine and a non turbo engine? Is it like the OS engine w/ the boost chamber?
Thanks,
Garrett

[hpi racer2]

A turbo engine has a different head where the plug emerges, or something like that. Im not really sure to tell you the truth.
And the os engines with the boost bottle does absolutly nothing, manufactures claim that it icreases hp. but know one can tell a difference. All it does is redirects the vacume from the crankcase and puts it back in the cycle of the engine.
Heres the differnce bettween turbo/non turbo plug
http://www.rbproducts.com/images/detail_rb/1055-6.jpg
http://www.rbproducts.com/images/detail_rb/1050-6.jpg

[hpi racer2]

http://www.rbproducts.com/rbww/faqrb/choosingrightglowplug.htm
Hers some great info on turbo vrs. non turbo.

[Gmanlusk2004]

is it ok to use turbo plugs in non turbo engines? I'm running the GS/Megatech .21 that comes w/ the storm rtr. by the charts, it reccomends for me to use a #7 glow plug.
L8r,
Garrett

[hpi racer2]

No, it must be a turbo designed engine. Because the head is designed a little different. Ill try to find some sites to explaine this better. ;)

[Gmanlusk2004]

thanks, but it's really not necessary... i'll never get another engine. I'll just replace the piston and sleeve. but thanks for your help.
L8r,
Garrett

[Scomp87]

ok, i even have troble at m&m as far as parts. I have a micro and every time i go there i ask if they will ever carry some, but they never do

[MaxxThrasher]

M&M has never stocked up much on parts as long as I've been going there, but they have great employees as far as I'm concerned.

[pookrat]

Bringing this thread back TTT.

I just got back in to RC. I used to race an RC10T and a Losi JrT back in the early 90's. Moved over here to Houston from Beaumont about a year ago. I picked up a RCCA mag and got the bug again. I decided to try Nitro since that seems like the way alot of the companies are going.

Bought an RC10GT + RTR. I am loving it. I have ran about 10 tanks through it. I live in the North West side of town of 290 on Jones Rd. I also have an Nitro RS4 a friend gave me to repair. I have already repaired it and I am "testing" it now :D.

Looking for some good places to run both and some tracks to race at. I have been to Larry's and a small shop on West road and the Beltway. I haven't made it to M&M yet. Reflex would actually be closer for me. Does anyone know if Reflex charges for practicing??? I have been to Just Hobbies in the Woodlands but it is kinda Po Dunk. Just looking for some info. MT

[reptilian]

Very close to the 290 & Jones location. I run mine (Ofna Hyper 10 touring car) in any good parking lot. The Hyper 10 looks very much like a Nitro rs4. Reflex has an onroad indoor electric only track that looks great. They have a very nice indoor pit area for the drivers. Outdoors, they have a small dirt track. Rumor has it, reflex rc is going to remove the dirt track and add some of the parking spaces to make a good sized on road track. Rumors are just that, we will see. M & M is decent with enthusists working the counter. Their onroad track is okay, a little narrow and always a little dusty. This weekend, they had a nice offroad event with 120 racers. Pretty cool. Larry's doesn't carry much. The big track down on I-45 south is gone. The hobby shop is still there. I don't know why they took it down; developement I guess. What a shame too, they use to run the big Serpent cars there. It's removal is why there have been so many Sepents for sale on ebay from the Houston area. Anyway, I would love to parking lot bash with anyone in Houston. Just drop me an email & we'll find a good parking lot.

[pookrat]

I would like to meet up with you and bash a little. I live in Trails at Corinthian Creek Apartments on Jones probably 1/4 mile from 290. Maybe we can hook up sometimes and run our cars. I don't know anyone around me that has an R/C. Fun driving by yourself, but it is alot more fun driving around with other people. Send me an E-mail and we can get together. I'm on MSN Instant Messenger all day long also. Address is pookrat@hotmail.com

Hope to hear from you soon... MT

[whatever]

i'm building a track on my land in central texas.would like to get some feedback in order to gauge interest.looking to open around early spring,maybe sooner.track will be on my personal property about 9 miles north of georgetown,tx.

[PappaD]

I'm in Humble and have a nice parking lot we bash in and we're looking to design an onroad course on it. We also have a 100x50 area for a small dirt track and a whole acre for a large dirt track. If you are interested in helping let me know. If you want to come out and bash until we get the tracks built let me know. Email me at sriley@spfv.org

Peace

[rednek01]

Hey Guys I'm new here trying to see who is still in the houston area with an onroad 1/10 scale nitro. I live right at the beltway and 1-10 on the west side. but frequently bring my car out to my girlfriends house off 249 and louetta. I noticed there are some people around 290 and jones. Are yall still around? Shoot me an email rednek01@houston.rr.com

[kody06]

you know guys there is randies hobby off of 249 and grant rd right on the corner next to oriley

[rednek01]

yea I was told about it I need to check it out.

[Bad LS1]

you know guys there is randies hobby off of 249 and grant rd right on the corner next to oriley


do they have a good selection of stuff there? I need to find more hobby shops local.

[kody06]

depends what your looking for but for the most part yes i have yet to find anyone in houston who stocks lst stuff so i buy in bulk off of ebay

[Bad LS1]

Mainly Mugen stuff since I have the MBX5R.

[rednek01]

I hope they have a tuned pipe i just shattered my stock hpi rs4 rtr 3 evo! I ran into my leg

[meaN1]

i am in friendswood and i heard a new track just opened up in pasadena called "southside" havent been yet but the few guys i talked to said it is nice...

[kody06]

yes its a pertty kool track

[brian4558]

I'm in Spring with Larry's about 1/2 a mile down the street. Does anyone meet around here to bash? (from the woodlands to west rd. or so) I heard Gulf Coast was a decent track but haven't had a chance to go yet.

[Kurt]

Is electric off-road dead in Houston?

I'll be moving down there next summer and was thinking about getting back into racing. I was asking on the Houston R/C forums and it seems like not too many folks race electric off-road. 1/8th buggies and truggies seem really popular though.

[tchmnkyz]

hey guys new to houston, where the racin at now adays... last reply here was 07 so i dont know how accurate any of this info is now...