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[XXXER]

Haha, Boo ya, beat ya bri, i just thought we should come here too, since we race too.

[Nairb]

Dang, you DID beat me to it! I was just gonna start one... BTW, I approve of the title, so I won't make a new one. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Nairb]

OMGoodness, tomorrow my truck will finally have its maiden run, I finally get to race it. I can't wait to kick some arse with it. WOOHOO!! You goin tomorrow, Steve?

[XXXER]

hmmm, I don't know, i went last week you know, so i won't be in Novice anymore, hehe, sorry i did not wait for you, LOL, we should tell guys at the track about this forum, much better than trinity's.

[Nairb]

Yeah, this one is way better. TTT is LAME IMHO, its crappy organization is the biggest problem. UBB is the ONLY way to go.

Do you know what sux? I still won't get my new GM3 by tomorrow so I still have to use my old Midnight 2. That really bites, but hopefully it will still be aiight.

[Nairb]

Well, my Midnight 2 WASN'T aiight. I practiced once just fine, then in the first qualifier it died on me. I thought it was my bettery, but it wasn't because with another fresh battery in the second qualifier the motor wouldn't even run half speed. Because of my lackluster performance without a motor, I qualified into the D-main with 6 laps. I borrowed a stocker from Davey and it worked well enough to help me win the D-main, as if the same situation last time with mme winning the C-main wasn't enough... I am so sick and tired of waiting for my replacement GM3. I've been waiting a month. I can't even use my motor I paid for a month ago!

See you at the Charity Race?

[Nairb]

Dude, I had so many visitors come to watch races yesterday. I had a freakin' audience. A guy from school brought his two kids and two guys from my ward brought their deacon-aged sons to watch. They were all very impressed and excited, of course. Besides that, I took one of my brothers that doesn't own any R/C stuff racing with me. He used my oldest brother's stuff. He had a lot of fun (he got 3rd in the D-main), and he's SERIOUSLY excited about getting into it. I've got a few more people to introduce to it, and it's gonna be fun. I'm getting tons of new recruits, as if the novice class isn't big enough already (a freaking D-MAIN in NOVICE!?). I'd love it if I got all my brothers hooked and maybe some cousins as well. All I need is time. Dude, we could have our own class & main. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif LOL! Seriously, I hope I can get a lot of friends addicted to the joys of racing R/Cs like I am. Peace out, bro.

[XXXER]

Ahhh, the Nairb Fan club, LOL. Wow! D-mains! what is the novice class coming to? Phew, got out just in time!, hey, steve got a new stocker, so the buggy class had better move over, steve is taking the win baby, LOL, it is the Peak Spitfire, trying out something new, and plus, my B-day is on sunday, so it is part of my presents, i tried to milk out a 12x2 Aurora, but no dice, oh well, i will have to buy it. YES! I will be at the Charity race, also part of my present, parents pay! LOL. I got my P2K rebuilt while i was out there, so, i have a backup, but i think this motor will be cool, i wanted it under the Team Orion Label, but they do not have any TO stuff, oh well. Yes, this is a good place to keep the race talk.

Well, see you later dood, most likely saturday.

[XXXER]

Ahhhhh, who is up for some charity racing? memememememememememe! I cannot wait to try out this new motor, but i am getting better brushes right off, so i need to wait a little while(if that is possible http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif )

[XXXER]

HEY! i did not know that you were at the Orange Room too? where aren't you bri? LOL, i have been there for a loong time, i think since the beginning, but i never go, it is just not like RCCA, i do not even have 30 posts there. LOL

[XXXER]

HEY! i did not know that you were at the Orange Room too? where aren't you bri? LOL, i have been there for a loong time, i think since the beginning, but i never go, it is just not like RCCA, i do not even have 30 posts there. LOL

[XXXER]

DOH! not a double post!

[Nairb]

AMATEUR!! Lol!!

Hey, guess who got a Cable Modem today? http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[XXXER]

Amateur this, BOOOOOM! 700 POSTS BABY! Am i living up to my RVM heritage? LOL, either way, it opens at 8, races at 11, i am there at the opening bro, see you there, also, guess who has had DSL since last July? http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif I dunno who, but he is one handsome fellow http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif

[Nairb]

OK, let's take it a step further. I'm running at 2978 Kbps last time I checked, how about you?

[XXXER]

ummmmm, i am at about a million? http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I have no idea how to do that http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif

[Nairb]

Well, I've decided to go racing tonight all-of-the-sudden. Woohoo! Look out, IR/CR, Evan's comin' with me!

[XXXER]

LOL, of course you want to go race, you will for sure win, you []D[][]\/[][]D you LOL, good luck, and tell evan the pipes are not there for decoration http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif

[Nairb]

Man, What a joke! I wish you would all GROW UP! I just found out that his dad won't let him go because he's been naughty. I had to call HIM to find out. This bites. I was all ready to open a can on the Novice class... Can't you kids grow up and get responsible?!

[XXXER]

I am 16, i dang well had better be grown up, LOL, so, does this mean you did not go? too bad, also, i see you got screwed, with some Ti stuff, sweet, i cant wait to see it.

Later
Steve dood

[Nairb]

Oh yes, they're beautiful. I'm sure you'll dig 'em as much as I do. Just wait until you see my new Snap-On brand tools, just for R/C use. They'll end up costing over $75, but they'll be well worth it. I'll be there Saturday, are you goin?

BTW, I just might charge a Multiplex Profi Car 403 (that cool radio we saw last time) to my Sony card if I get too impatient (which is VERY possible). It's gonna rock as soon as I get it.

[XXXER]

Appears you have already........ Lucky guy, i will see about today, my cousin that lives in Orem is having her Wedding Reception(ahhhh raspberries) @ 4:00, so if i do, it is going to be hella close.

Hope to see you there dood!

Steve

[XXXER]

Hey, check your E-mail, are you on IRCR's mailing list? check the regional forum for details.

[XXXER]

Where are you at foolio? i thought you would get on by now, check out my review of the spitfire, in the general discussion. How did you do? Smack that little chump Chris into the wall for me! that chump hacked me, and some other truck(jeff or justin) put him to the wall for me, LMAO, hope to see you soon bro.

[Nairb]

Well, I think I gave Chris enough love taps...but I didn't beat him. I was very close in the main (I had to come back from behind). Second place in the A-main feels pretty good after winning the B-main, then the C-main, then the D-main. I'm so happy to finally get my GM3 and not have to worry about motor troubles in the qualifiers.

I've been busy today, so I didn't get a chance to get on until now. Yeah, I got that e-mail from Teresa and it sounds great. I'm at least going to record it, but I don't think I want to be there & ready at 6am. TOO dang early for me...

Just wait until I get my new radio..you're gonna be SO jealous! http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif

[XXXER]

I looked at them, and i am pretty interested now.... did you get the Tx only one? it is pretty cheap. 175, as much as an XR3 which i was gonna go for, but, now that i see this, i believe this gets the nod.

Can't wait for Chris to get his crack up to Stock, Hack and smack, then SNAP, lol, well, hope to be there this week, so your GM3 huh, is it really fast now?

L8s

[Nairb]

Dude, guess what? I looked yesterday and they dropped the price of the 403 Tx w/battery & crystal down to $159.95! Sure, I'll take $15 off. It's an even better deal, now. You know, all those bulky computer radios just don't appeal to me as much as this sleek little demon. It's gonna RAWK!!

Dude, you've gotta see the new track, it is so cool. Yeah, I went racing again last night. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif It takes some skill to get around perfect, but it is dang fun. It has a HUGE triple! The first juump is 3-4 feet tall at least and VERY steep. It's so hairy that they're actually going to tone it down because of whiners. The first jump is huge like I said and the other two get smaller, but man do you FLY off that thing! The mod trucks get serious air time. They must get 10 feet of vertical air, man. This dude racing mod truck (Cory) pitted by me and you would not believe his luck. It was sickening. He BROKE two Lunsford titanium turnbuckles and at least 3 a-arms on his spec XXXT!! Can you believe it? I can't. Man that is crazy.

Well, Ill see you out there next time.

[This message has been edited by Nairb (edited 02-22-2001).]

[XXXER]

Cory.... is he the guy from orem? Sounds great, 160 now, man o man, it is gonna be penny pinchin for me for a while, so, i notice you did not say what place you got.... that bad? LOL, just messing, sounds cool, i want to go race on saturday, what tires are they still using, the BK's? I hope not, i need to pick me up a set, i have wheels, 2 pairs actually, so, you know...... just need 12 bucks. I really want that remote, any idea when it will get here?

[Nairb]

I'll probably get the radio sometime next week. Yeah, that was Cory from Vision Hobbies, I can't believe his luck. I had great luck with my new Red T-2000s, but most people were a bit loose with their Holeshots. The BKs might work aiight for ya, but right now the track is just waiting to fill your tread with mud in the first lap or two. I think I ended up fifth in the A-main. I guess you can't win 'em all, eh?

[XXXER]

ya, no kiddin, wait until you get into stock(if you ever do, JK) Man, it is tough! I need to go more often if i want to stay competitive, but, so far, i have never gotten last, and that is all i am shootin for, LOL. It will happen one day though.....
Fifth, not bad, as long as it is A-main, i remember one day, i was not even in the groove, not even trying, qualed 2nd in the B, i decided put my shtuff together, and win it, LOL, lemme go count my trohies, brb

ok, i have 8, 2 in the B(1st), rest in A,(2 3rds, 4 first)

I hope you get some stuff together dood, with that truck you should pull off a good win soon, are you gonna let me drive it? LOL, if my car's back end will ever stop sliding out, i will hand it over to you.....

[Roach Racing]

Hey guys I thought I would stop by and see what this board is like. Not bad, not bad at all. I am getting a website together and will have something like this on it.

So this is more like the Brian and Steve board. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif Yeah I don't think I will ever break that much stuff again. In one night that is. oh well. Gotta get back to work.

Corey

[XXXER]

HEY! I am glad you found it! Good to hear that, i do like the UBB format better also.
We are trying to get more people here, LOL, there is a few other guys at the regional forum, but this is where we talk racing.

Hope to see you guys on saturday.

[Nairb]

We've gotta convcince the IRCR guys to leave that LAME-O TTT board (if you can call it a board), and come to the promised land of R/C BBs, the RC Zone. I just can't stand that TTT, it's hideous.

See ya Saturday. BTW, I almost got my GM3 trued, but I decided one more week and a good cleaning wouldn't hurt. After this, bring on those 767s. Booyah, baby!

[XXXER]

Yes, that other....well, i like the way you put it, i just mean TTT is crappity crap crap. i thought you put the 767's in already? Oh well, hey, you have to solder them onto it directly, it is no biggie, heck, it is better....

[Nairb]

Well, I immediately put 767s on my first GM3, but I decided to give the stock ones a chance in my new one. I'll have to se how much of a difference comes from the new brushes & trued comm. How often do you get yours trued again?

Man, I really can't wait for brushless motors...

[XXXER]

I get mine cut every 2-3 race days, with a good cleaning after each race day. Is your new GM3 a Pro, or a standard, if it is a standard, it will be unreal compared to the stock copper crappers.

BTW, it is a GO for me to race today, woohoo!

[Nairb]

Alright, dood, see you there! It was a pro, so it was already trued once I guess.

[XXXER]

Hey hey, look at the time! and I still need to write a talk in the morning, phew, wow, 4th in the B ain't that bad, plus i feel really good, hey, guess who put in a 15 lapper....... http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Tell me how you did Brian.

[Nairb]

Oh yeah, that feels good! FINALLY, I won the A-main. Out of 30-40 dudes, I was the festest. Pretty cool, eh? Not did I just win, I won BIG TIME. I beat Chad (the guy next behind me) by a whole lap and a half! Now that's a win. I still have to decide whether or not I'll stick around in novice for two more wins or not. Stock is calling my name, but I might not be ready to give up a great chance at winning yet...

[XXXER]

You GOTTA stay for those 2 more wins, great job, so, how does it feel to spend so much money, only to get a 6 inch trophy, i think it feels pretty dang cool, LOL. I forget, did you see my main? I did great i thought, hopefully, i will do better, so what was your lap/time?

[XXXER]

Hey, i think you are logged on right now, making your way here, i just saw the reply in the survey tampering thread.

[Nairb]

I always start at the bottom forum and make my way up, just FYI. I think I want to stay in Novice a bit longer, but it is kinda emabarassing to still be there racing a bunch of young & unexperienced kids (mostly). My A-main lap/time count was 12 4:04, which is pretty good IMO. I was the only 12 lapper in Novice, I must say (at least in the mains, I dunno about the qualifiers). I don't remember what I did on Wednesday, but I think Saturday was better anyway.

Yeah, I saw your race and it was pretty good. You're hangin in with the big boys (in the B-main) pretty well. I hope to do the same when I move up to stock. Do you know Ryan? He is a FAST XXXT racer (the guy with that 1/12th scale). I watch him all the time. He is so dang smooth and fast. Watching his truck was a big part of me getting a XXXT. Anyway, afer my first qualifier, he said to me that I should be in stock. He didn't say much, but I guess that was a compliment to my driving. It's a pretty good one coming from him, IMO. You know, I would be tons better if my fingers still worked, but that doesn't matter now anyway. I'll just have to kick some booty with my quadriplegic-hands. Oh, my Rehab therapists would be so proud. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Anyway, I seriously think you could do better with a fresh suspension. Your buggy just looks too soft and in need of a rebuild out there IMHO. Either that or your ride height is way low (a lot lower than other buggies, I noticed). Hey, fresh shocks can't hurt, but they can help a lot. That could be holding you back. I'm just trying to help. It seems that your buggy really gets frazzled on bumps. It makes me think that you might have lost some oil. Anyway, it's worth a try.

Dude, we didn't get home until 1:00 am!! I guess that's what you get for being in the A-main, race #9. I bet Evan's parents were ticked! Hey, we might go this Wednesday again! Can you believe it? I've already been the past 4 Satudrays and the past Wednesday. Why stop the streak? You know, I could give you a ride out there sometime if you need it. I'm alright with that if you can't get a ride. Or maybe you could save your parents some gas and have them drop you off at my house or WVH and I'd take you from there. Hey, it's an idea... How did your talk go? I was lazy with my lesson today, we just listened to a Joseph Smith tape. I was too lazy to prepare this morning.

One more thing, are you going out there tomorrow? I'm not, but I've got the VCR all programmed and ready to record.

See ya...

[Nairb]

DANG IT!! I recorded 3 hours of static! I should've done it the way I always do...that's what I get for trying it a new way. Did you see it Steve?

[Roach Racing]

It didnt get to see it either but my buddy said it was pretty cool. I bet they will have a copy of it running at the track.

I will see later, I wont be racing until saturday or wednesday next week.

Hey Brian move up to stock only when you feel like it. When I moved up I think I did it a little too soon. If you are beating the crap out of the novice drivers all the time you should move up. I have always thought that if you race with better drivers it makes you better. I dont know if I could even do that good in novice right now. I would go to make a clean pass and get clobbered. But that happens in stock too.

Corey

[XXXER]

YES! I got out there today, it was great! I was on TV and everything(not talking, just looking like a serious, tough guy, LOL). I feel that my car jsut cannot hang with the guys in the straights, it is slow, so, i may be making a large cash transaction(where the money comes from, i have no idea) But i will be buying an MIP super diff rebuild kit, new tranny halves(seeing as how mine are super glued at the moment) and i guess a shock rebuild kit, i replace the oil often, and when they get low, i do, so i am not completely being lazy with the maintainance.(ugghh, i have a feeling i spelled that wrong)
Roach, see if you can get more guys out here onto RCCA, getting kinda lonely here.
1AM, i have not done that yet, maybe i will stick to the B-mains, LOL, i could not believe that guy with the green B3 beat me, that hack, he smacked me all over in the quals, acting like a novice driver, LOL. Well, i look forward(hopefully) to being there this saturday.

[sammyh71]

Have any of you guys ever had anything stolen from the track while you were racing or marshaling? I was thinking of taking both my nitro cars this thursday but I really don't want to leave one car in the pits while I'm running the other.

[Nairb]

No way, dude. I've never heard of people getting ripped off out there. Don't worry, man, your stuff will be safe.

[Roach Racing]

sammyh71- That's one of those unwritten rules. On a normal club race I dont think you have to worry about anything. When it comes to larger races you more have to worry about spectators in the pits. Its that kinda thing that you dont want to do anything you wouldnt want done to yourself. Just get to know the people pitting around you and if you leave the track ask them to watch your stuff. I dont think you have anything to worry about.

[Nairb]

Well, I couldn't resist... I went racing again tonight. It was fun! Too bad I didn't win again, though. I had a NIGHTMARE start of the A-main, but I still worked my way from last up to 3rd and finished 3 seconds behind 2nd place. I guess it was a success. Going Saturday?

[derekjr_1]

Outlook for me on SAT is good so far. I need to get a body though...

[XXXER]

Brian, you are a regualar now! LMAO, now, if you could hack your way out of novice.
Sammy, never had anything stolen, like Roach said, unwritten rule, you watch their stuff, they will watch yours, when i do go for dinner, or the chev, i will pack up some stuff in my box, like batteries, things like that, but nothing big, i have not been to a really large race, just the anniversary, which noone was bad or anything like that.

[Roach Racing]

Originally posted by derekjr_1:
I need to get a body though...

You still need a body? For a B3? If so I might have an old one you could have. I will be racing on Sat.

Corey

[derekjr_1]

Roach > Yeah I still need a body til I can pick one up. I really wanna go tomorrow but I don't know if I can swing the money for a body and the $10 enrty or whatever... If you have a body that I could use for tomorrow, it would be much appreciated. I don't have time to paint a new one right now either, so..... Is the body in good condition??

[Roach Racing]

Its at home so I will look its in good condition, I think. I haven't looked at it for a while. I will bring it and we can work something out.

Corey
oh I don't know who you are but Brian knows me so if you find him or ask people they should be able to point you in my direction.

[derekjr_1]

Everyone > List your real name so I know tomorrow at the track...How will I know who you guys are? What should I look for?

[Roach Racing]

Oh and I dont have a wing so you will need your own or no wing is cool too.

Corey Cochran

[derekjr_1]

I got the wing. What time are you going to get to the track. I will be there around 2:30-3:00, I need to get some practice in before races.. My first race in years and I have no practice, but I will be fine. So when are you getting there so I can get that body from you so I can practice?

[XXXER]

My Name is Steve Bylund, little red headed step child, i have a XXX, that is metallic blue with pearl flames, and a black wing, no sure time i am going tomorrow, but it is a most likely.

[Roach Racing]

I wont be there until like 3:30-4:00.

[Roach Racing]

derek is your B3 a new one or an old one? I think that I only have a body for the newer one with the different shock tower. So if its new I will have a body that will work.

Corey

[derekjr_1]

**** , no it is a couple years old! The body won't work then? Now I don't know what to do...

[derekjr_1]

Nevermind, I found my B3 body stashed away, I looked everywhere. It probably won't be painted, but I can run a clear body.. Thank's though, I will be there.

[XXXER]

Thanks Brian, make me feel guilty for neglecting my car, so today, i decided since i had it off of school, i would at least lube up my diff so it did not feel like 60 grit sand paper, and i take my tranny apart, and i think, hmmm, tranny case needs replacing still, so here is my diff in my hand and, well, the gears got a little dirty, so i motor sprayed them off, now for my diff....yikes, the washers are almost flat, oh well, i think, then, for some reason, i decided to take a look at my thrust bearing.....bad idea again, the washer has been deeply grooved, and it is long gone, as well as the seal, so, there is more money out of my pocket, and of course, they sell the diff screw, seals, and concave washers, and diff nut in 1 package, while the thrust balls and washers are in another(9 bucks all together) Well, they did not have the balls and washers, though there PC said they did, but i looked at the XX one, and the washers were the same, but the balls were in this molded thing, i will show you later, so i do not even get the thrust balls, so i got all of this, and it came to about 15 bucks, rats, all because of your negativity...... thanks a ton http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Oh, and while i was at it, I decided to do what Oyster did with his motor plate, i Scotch brited my motor plate, then put the buffer wheel on my dremel, and went to town, and let me tell you, this thing is like a mirror, i will have to show you tomorrow, and now, while my car's back end was apart, i have to take apart my motor, so it looks good, and runs fast.
Next task, the suspension, maybe next week....

[XXXER]

HEY! i was replying to that while you wrote that! good to hear it, but aren't you afraid that people are gonna steal your setup? LOL

[derekjr_1]

Me?? You mean people stealing my stuff?? I am not too worried about it..

[Nairb]

No Derek, he means they'll be able to see everything through your clear body, and might copy your setup. It was a lame joke, but I got it. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif LOL! J/K, Stevie.

Steve, you may be $15 poorer, but now you can have total confidence in your tranny. I'd say it's worth it. Now I'll REALLY bug you about your shocks so you'll redo them on a school day. That'll take some extra guilt-tripping... hehe See you out there, dude.

Derek, I'm Brian (Nairb = Brian spelled backwards). I'll be the only guy there in a wheelchair, who just happens to own the coolest, most sexy XXXT in Utah. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif It's painted silver, purple, and orange (it matches my Novak stuff very well). I'll be out there sometime between 1 and 3, we'll just have to see how the morning goes.

WOOHOO, we're racing tomorrow!!

[XXXER]

His XXXT is the coolest in the NOVICE class..... Just wait til i get mine, i will lay the Smacketh down upon you! My sister is taking me today, and her BF's little bro, and i am going to let him ( http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/eek.gif ) drive my buggy, so, i am pretty confident he is gonna break something, oh well, just hope it is nothing Too big.

Stevie? WTH is that? http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif At least someone got my joke, but, you know.....I do think on a higher level than most...... http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[derekjr_1]

Hey guys, one last quick question. My ESC is an older novak hammer pro, do I need to run a schotkey diode on my motor? What is the advantage or disadvantage? Thanks

[XXXER]

I am pretty sure that you do Derek, they make the ESC run cooler, so that it is more efficient, remember, the side with the line(white one) is the positive

i will be there at 5ish, Brian, save me a pit homeslice

[derekjr_1]

Well I probably won't be able to show now. My airtronics M8 doesn't seem to be functioning correctly. It has only been used 1 time (2 years ago)... When I turn it on the function keys don't work! Everything else does though. I don't know what could be wrong. I replaced the batteries too, and no go..

[XXXER]

That is a bich buddy, well, i hope you had fun like you planned,it was good to meet you, i ended up qualing 4th in the B, and getting 5th, while Nairb got 3rd, BTW, great job brian.
Hehe, it looked like Evan really got Steve upset, because he was picking on Nick. Oh well.

i am off to bed, i am dead tired.
Ohh, and guess who put a 15/5:07 in? oh ya, me, only if i had not got messed up at the beggining.....

[This message has been edited by XXXER (edited 03-04-2001).]

[derekjr_1]

I had so much fun! Even though my car didn't finish the first 2 races and got in half way through the last (**** esc to reciever wire).. I felt I did very well. In the first race I was about to get 3rd after like the 2nd lap then front right tire blew off, 2nd race I was in third and the pinion blew off (thanks xxxer for the wrench), and the third race I got in half way threw but finished and felt I was getting around the track fairly well. Next saturday I will have to see what I get as my car will definetely finish the races. I used these races as a practice run, and to get familier with the b3 a little bit more. I am ready to roll now though. Also I like the way the 2000's run.. I love my reedy zappers.. I can't wait to get my new 2400's to see how they run!

P.S - Does anyone race on WED nights??

[Nairb]

Yeah, dude, I've been there the past two Wednesdays and I hope to go this one, too, but this time it will be stock class. I won both my qualifiers (and I was TQ), but I got 3rd in the A-main. After the race, all the guys that were waiting for their stock truck A-main told me to move up. They said I'm cleaner than some guys in stock, and a bunch of other stuff. I'm definitely moving up; I'm not a novice anymore. Even though I didn't get all 3 A-main wins I'm entitled to, I've had enough of Novice racing. I'm confident that I can do well in stock, without a bunch of amateurs getting in the way. Cool, I get to race for 5 minutes now...

I just took my brother's brand new T3 for a spin outside (shh, don't tell him) because my test pack had to be run out, and it was pretty nice. It's not a bad truck at all, but I sure dig my XXXT a lot more. He'll be happy with it, though. Hopefully, a week from Saturday I'll be racing with all 3 of my brothers. That'll be fun, big time. It's time to ressurect my old 10T for my truckless-bro to race.

See ya...

[derekjr_1]

Right on NAIRB. I am still debating if I am going on WED, but would like to just to get the experience. It would kewl to see you race stock! Good luck man..

[XXXER]

Stock is where its at, only way to fly, Tony even said he was a little afraid of you when you come into stock, LOL, i was talking, and he said, "he is just such a smooth driver!" Not trying to be mean, but i think your equipment was holding ya back, dontcha think so too? You should get some new tires out front, those silver gave a little too much push, i know my car was twitchy, need to dial that out, but your car is too much, IMO.

Well, I never have gone on a wednesday, but someday, i would like to.
Brian, good luck in stock! The main thing that i have been shooting for is to not get last, that is it. Just keep the same goal, then when you get better, just say"oh, a podium finish today". Thanks for handing over your truck to me too BTW, it is a sweet machine! though i may have tapped a pipe or two.... http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Nairb]

Now that is just cool. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I can't wait to go give the big boys a scare! Thanks for the encouragement, guys, and I'll see you out there!

[Also at the Track]

Originally posted by Nairb:
Now that is just cool. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I can't wait to go give the big boys a scare! Thanks for the encouragement, guys, and I'll see you out there!

[Also at the Track]

First time here, forgive me if I mess this post up. New track layout going in this Sunday. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Nairb]

Who is this, Teresa, Dave, somebody else? Good to see ya here, whoever you are...

[Also at the Track]

Sorry about the goof up on this thread.
Teresa

[Nairb]

Oh, don't worry about it. I'll see you Wednesday, in STOCK truck. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif BTW, this is Brian Horne, if you didn't know. I'm glad you've joined us here!

[XXXER]

Hi there teresa! New track? SWEET, it seems like the last one was just put in, but who cares? I always love the track conditions when new! It is great to see someone else got here to this thread

Steve Bylund

[Nairb]

BTW, we ROCK this board. Hehe, we have 82 posts in our thread, which is more than all the others combined. That's pretty cool...

[XXXER]

Do not count out the regional, we have the most there also, but hpiguys thread is catching up! oh well. we be internet junkies! So, how was your race tonight? was it *gasp* STOCK????? I hope so, i suggest you go down a tooth on your pinion, i mean, just try it, i did, and it has worked for me! I just like it lower and lower and lower........

[Nairb]

Yeah, I already went down to a 17 tooth earlier this week. I'm thinking I might get an 86 tooth spur gear to try, too. So, I ended up trying Adam Drake's standard setup. It worked pretty well with the same tires, but when I put on my new Pink Directionals, I had WAY too much steering. That was with my Red T-2000s, though. I tried it with my M3 Holeshots and it evened out better, but it was still too loose in the back. So I decided to move the rear outer camber links back to the outside hole, and that pretty much dialed me in.

So, how was stock? It was cool, but I still had trouble with a BAD hacker. He pi$$ed me off, man. In the qualifiers, he always took me out on the same turn. I would pass him on the rest of the track, then when I got to that turn again, I would take it slow and tight and he would slam in to me. Again and again...boy, that was lame. He took my spot in the A-main, that punk.

For my stock beginnings, I decided that a nice, conservative first goal would be to win the B-main. I figured it would take a little while, but it didn't. I guess I need a new goal! Man, I kicked some buttocks!! I lapped everybody in the B-main!! It felt pretty good. My main-winning time was 15 laps in 5:09, pretty good, eh?

You goin' Saturday? I am... http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Nairb]

Dude (Steve), your best time on the last page was 15 in 5:07. Hey, I'm only two seconds back. Not bad for a truck, huh? BTW, everybody else in the B-main got 14s but Digger got 11 and somebody else got 9. See ya...

[This message has been edited by Nairb (edited 03-08-2001).]

[XXXER]

Ya, ya, i know, you know how tweaked my car is, i want a faster motor, mainly. Hey, 2 seconds is 2 seconds........ http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif So did you race with Tony? GREAT JOB! I think it may be harder for me, because there are a lot more guys in Buggy than Truck, more competition too.

About the hacker, was his truck a blue XXXT? i mean, all blue, no cool paint job?

[Nairb]

Excuses, excuses... Whether or not you have it tougher, it was a pretty good accomplishment for me, punk! http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif It's pretty cool for a bunch of regular stockers to get schooled by a quadriplegic dude fresh out of novice class. Mind you, I can't even move my trigger finger (I bend my wrist to pull the trigger). Who knows what I could do if my hands still worked like they used to...?

Tony was in another heat and qualified high in the A-main (he screwed up in the main, though). The punk was a guy with blue front tires, but not a plain blue body. That guy was back in the B-main somewhere...

[This message has been edited by Nairb (edited 03-09-2001).]

[derekjr_1]

Nairb, I think I know who you are talking about. I don't know the guy but I do remeber seeing the blue from tires and telling my girl about peoples colors.. That ***** he kept hacking you! You'll get him on SAT if he is there. You gonna make a run for the stock a-main? I will be there SAT night, my buggy is getting itself siked up! No more of this c-main novice class more me anymore hopefully. If all goes well (I cross the finish line) I should be doing good now.. Can't wait to see you guys out there, and I will be in stock before no time (giggles).

[XXXER]

I see. well, you will have a better time next time, i am sure, and you could smoke every last one of us if you were as primo as your truck http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif Well, saturday, who the heck knows if i am gonna go, i really want some fresh treads, but no cash to. Oh well, i will just make do with what i got.

Either way, i will see you guys later.
Derek, good luck on finishing a race http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/wink.gif LOL

[Nairb]

Guess what, boys? I got my new radio today! It is pretty sweet! Now I just have to learn how to use it...

See you at the track tomorrow.

[XXXER]

Sweeeet! You gotta let me try it out! Well, that coupled with your truck http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I like it a lot brian, sweeeeeet job with it!

[derekjr_1]

I hope I still can make it tomorrow! My work scheduled me to work from 6 to 9:30 tomorrow night. I am so ticked! I hope I can get out of it. I am sure someone will cover for me.

Brian you gotta letme try out your new radio on your truck! I checked that link you gave in another forum and it does look pretty sweet, so I can't wait to see it. I will let you try my b3 and m8..

[Nairb]

Sounds like a plan, boys...but I still have to get it set up right. It should be ready by tomorrow afternoon.

[Also at the Track]

Just received a new box of Gizmo's 2400 Batteries. Will have them matched soon.

[XXXER]

I dunno, still a maybe, though probably not, rats! Teresa, great to hear that! I am really wanting to start stocking up on some more batteries! They are 53$ or so, right?

[XXXER]

Sorry i could not make it out tonight boys, but i most likely will be there next week. I wish my parents would give me one of the cars to drive out there myself, it would make life much easier for both of us.

Well, did not do much tonight, i just took apart my Monster Trucks speedo, to see if i could fix it, no luck there either. Just been a crappy night. I built a 4 cell pack out of one of my old stick packs that i do not use so that i can use it to break in my motors.

How did you guys do? Derek, you got to have made it in the A main, and brian, did you get lucky and make it in the A also?

[derekjr_1]

Kewl! I got someone to cover my shift at work so I will definetely be there!! I can't wait to race tonight, I still have some finishig touches to put on my buggy today though. I will be out at the track around 3:30 - 4:00 or mayber a little after.

XXXER > You going racing tonight?

Nairb > What time you getting there?

[XXXER]

HEY derek, were you there today? i did not race, but i went and saw the mains, and got to drive Nairb's truck, that thing is sweet(thanks again bri http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif ) Well, actually, talking to my mommy, she said that next weekend, the 8-ball is saying "out look is not good" because it is my gramma's 80th birthday, so we have to do the party thing, where we go and HAVE to act excited and stuff. So, once again, i get the shaft. Oh well.

Great job on third brian, you did an excellent job!

[Nairb]

yeah, as Stev-O said, I got third in the Stock B-main tonight. It was a pretty good race, but I had 1st in my hands for a bit, and second was a sure thing, but somehow I ended up third. I guess I'll have to do better Wednesday...

Derek, what's up? I didn't see ya. Did your replacement flake out or something?

Well, I'll see you guys there next time, whenever that is....Why don't you stop getting shafted!? Quit it! http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[derekjr_1]

Guys I was on the way and my girl had something she had to go to and then we just ran out of time so she wouldn't give me a ride.. I will be there on wed and next sat for sure!!! Sux I couldn't make it, I was looking so forward to it.

[XXXER]

Thats cool, oh well. Brian, i think the best part of your race was when you decided to hit the back wall, and do a back flip, i just thought it was amazing you landed it! LMAO, oh well, you did awesome! I am almost afraid to try and race you now! you did have a couple slip ups, but it was mainly just normal stuff. Thanks again for handing you truck over to me again, i love driving that thing!

BTW, way to keep this thread up at the top, right where we should be!

[Nairb]

Oh baby, I've got my 403 all set up. This is gonna rock! It's going to help big time. The only thing I might need to do is put some grippy stuff on it in some places, but that's just because my fingers don't work. NOW you better look out for the PimpDaddy... http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif

[XXXER]

How could i watch out for myself? I believe i am the daddy of the mack daddy... http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif I just got back from Spaghetti Factory, ohhhh, i love that place!

[Roach Racing]

Ok so now I have to race against both of you guys! I am going to be there tomorrow. My B3 has been sitting on a shelf at home for a while. I think its time to bring that back out. I am going to have to run some old motors but I think I will be able to hang with you guys. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Corey

[XXXER]

I cannot race on wednesdays, wish i could though, that would be a blast, how many races are there usually? Roach, your B3 is fine, im am sure you will do good with it, and whatever motor you run, it is not a spitfire, now is it? http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Roach Racing]

It will be a P2K that is on its last leg. i gotta save all the money and the motors for next week in Arizona.

[XXXER]

Ohhhhh, I C, you are going to Cactus Classic? Are you gonna go with Dave? who else? I hear that Beazer is gonna head out with them.

[derekjr_1]

I am going to race tonight. Who is all going to be there?

Guess what guys, I woke up this morning and on my apartment porch, my bike was rip off in the middle of the night. Bolt cutters! What a great way to wake up in the morning, huh? Totally sux..

[Roach Racing]

that sux derek.

Steve, me and dave are flying down. Beazer is driving, I think a few other people are going too. Not sure who but I heard people talking about it.

[derekjr_1]

My car B3 is going high flying today!!! I will get their around 4ish or so also, what time does practice end on WED's??? Will i get some time to practice? My B3 is going to finish hopefully today, I'm confident and my B3 seems to be confident!

[Nairb]

Races start after 7:00 tonight, so you can practice up until then.

[XXXER]

Cool guys. too bad that i cannot go, you are almost ready for racing it looks like, and sing up are just about closed. I could not get out there, mainly because the last day i can turn in late work is friday, and man o man, are my grades crappy.

Derek, there are a lot of jerks out there, that is too bad that happened. Good luck tonight.

Corey, you got the right idea, forget driving! LOL, don't you have to pass through Nevada to get there anyways? Good luck to you.

Brian, i do not need to wish you good luck, mainly cuz you got skills, make it in the A tonight bud, it is your night!

[XXXER]

Ahhh, i thought i would post once more, just to get my 900 in http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif AHhhhh.

[Nairb]

Man, Derek, your luck sux! I'll be there today, about 4-ish. Let's all hope that Derek's B3 works for him today.

I can't wait to see the new track design today. However cool it is, it's only going to last two weeks because thyey're going to redesign it specifically for April Fools. Change is good...

[This message has been edited by Nairb (edited 03-14-2001).]

[Nairb]

Good crap, 900? I'm inching up on 600...

Well, the new track is pretty flat and very fast. I've had a very hard time hooking up tonight. I just have way too much steering. I think I'm gonna try some silver directionals. Yes, silver. I was talking to Gordy and he gave me some good tips. I shortened my wheelbase, I'm also going to try the silver directionals and inner camber location on the rear tower like he does. He hooks up like mad out there, so this HAS to help. My new radio rocks, but I still have to get used to it. The trigger is harder to pull, but everything else is cool. One thing I REALLY have to get used to is recharging my radio pack. Holy crap have I learned my lesson... After a pretty dismal qualifying run, I qualified 1st in the B-main again. All was going well in the main. I was 3rd and just about to pass Stan for second, THEN my damned radio battery died, HARD! My truck went straight into the wall and my radio pooped out. That was it, my race was finished. I could've got second at least. I still ended up 6th after dying at 4:20. Oh well, tonight was a learning experience. I'll be more prepared for Saturday.

You know, the track is alright, but it seems boring. One tiny triple, that is more like a whoops section, and a decent double is it, besides a mild elevation change or two. I'm kinda glad this is only staying for two weeks.

See you Saturday, Steve? I'll be there with all my bro's.

[Roach Racing]

Brian- this is the same thing they did last year they are basicly turning the dirt for april fools. it will make the next track even better.

[derekjr_1]

Well here is how I finished:

1st Qual: 4th
2nd Qual: 3rd

And the main I screwed up in the start and never came back cause my buggy was sliiping and slidin in the rear to **** much. I finsihed 6th in the main.. I have some tuning too do, so next WED I will be more prepared also! I can't go this SAT cause I have to go to the Grizzly hockey game.

[XXXER]

Roach, how did you do? and did they really put worms in the dirt? or are they blowing smoke up our (_l_)? How did you end up in your main?

Derek, what main were you in? "A" i hope. Saturday is a little sketchy, my gramma's 80th http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/eek.gif

Birthday is that day, so plans are not completely set, but the 8 ball says outlook, not so good.

So, you decided to blow out another bearing did ya? oh well. You are going to have a more "mature" race day saturday then eh? Make sure that Evan pays for a rebuild, and new brushes, it is about time for that motor.....
I need new brushes for mine, Steve rebuilt it for me.

Very well then, i will be seeing you all later.

[derekjr_1]

There was only one novice race, so yeah it was an a-main.. If there had been more novice races I would have still qualified into the a-main.. I wish I could go SAT! I can't wait til next WED..

[Roach Racing]

steve- I think I ended up 5th or 6th in truck A main and 3rd in buggy b main.

both of my cars were foot magnets last night!!! my buggy got steped on at least 3 times and my truck 2 or more. My front shock tower is cracked and flexes. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif so I think I might fix that for sat. Its a fun fast track.

[XXXER]

Cool, so what is the condition? Kinda Loamy i am betting, hey, that is pretty good Corey, i wish that i could get those kind of finishes with getting stepped on a lot http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif What, were Novice boys out there stepping on your cars or what? LOL

[Roach Racing]

the track isn't loamy, its pretty nice. Its flat and fast. They are just getting ready for April fools. Wait till you see that track. Last year it was sweet!!!

Man going to these out of state races is killing my bank account. I have spent over $200 on parts, tires and motors.

[Nairb]

Man, I can't wait to see the AF track design... http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/eek.gif

[XXXER]

I see you have past 600 Brian, sweet

[XXXER]

BRIAN! you are logged on right now! Hey, go get an account with the chat room, i will be waiting there....

[XXXER]

still waitin.........

[XXXER]

Dood, cannot make it out again http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/frown.gif My Gramma's stoopid birthday, so i gotta go, i hope that i can get out there next week.....

I am sick of not being able to race, I am gettin a little antsy......

[XXXER]

Sorry guys http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/frown.gif Still bummed, but there is a new guy I saw at another thread that is from SLC, i hope he sees my post and comes here...

[XXXER]

I will be out there next week, even if i have to walk there, My parents can take away my buggy when they pry it out of my cold, dead, lifeless fingers, until then, they cannot take it out of my Kung-Fu grip. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif just jokin. I will be there next time though http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Nairb]

Hmm, too bad I always check this forum first and move up from here...

So, I'm racing today with all three of my brothers. This oughtta be fun. I'll race my XXXT, my oldest bro will race his T2, another bro ill race his new T3, and my other bro will race my old RC10T. That's some heritage we've got goin' on here... My brother that will be racing my old truck has never even seen the track. I have faith he'll do well, though. It's too bad we won't be out there until 3:30-ish, because these guys are going to need some practice...

[derekjr_1]

Naird > How did you and your brothers do? Do you get into the main with the T3?

XXXER > That sux, I didn't make it either like I said I wouldn't.

I had a grizzly game to go to and it was awsome. There was like 10 fights and we won the game 2-1 over the moose. I will be out there on WED night and SAT night for sure, i have no plans.

NAIRB > I have been doing alot of reading about how the cars and trucks handle. The shorter wheelbase like the one guy told you, does make the vehicle so the back won't slide around as much. I also had a longer wheelbase and change my antisquat so my buggy should be fine now. Just thought I would let you know. Shorten your wheelbase and set your anti-squat to standard might do it... Letme know.

[XXXER]

When your car is longer, it is all around more stable, shorter does the opposite. If you guys want to learn more about handling of cars, here is a cool link that i found on the Losi site http://www.goodnet.com/~jrmsn/rccar.html Talks all about the handling of cars and stuff.

Well, how'd you hold up Brian?

[paxil]

thaxs xxxer that web page wes realy help full

[Nairb]

Well, I did alright. It wasn't a stellar performance, but it was alright. I haven't got into the A-main yet...and the main-troubles continue... Last night in the B-main I was doing quite well staying ahead of Ryan Vandertoolen (he is dang fast), then I noticed my truck was getting steadily slower. It acted just like dumping batteries, but when I checked out my truck after the race, the motor was all stinky. It wasn't smoking, but it was VERY hot and stinky. I still beat my brother, though, and it was his best race of the night. He qualified dead last in stock. LOL! Anyway, I thought I'd geared my GM3 very conservatively (17/84), but it was still too much for it I guess. I still have to take it apart to investigate, but I've had it with GM3s, I'm going to move on. Now I just need to decide which one to use/get...

Guess what. There were 15 heats last night! My brother and I were in #12, Stock truck. Man, we had to wait forever. I can't believe it...we finished at about 12:15, THEN we went to my brother's work and play Quake III Arena against each other until 2:30. Freak, I am tired...not to mention sick. I gotta go...SCHOOL BITES !!! I NEED ANOTHER SPRING BREAK!

[This message has been edited by Nairb (edited 03-18-2001).]

[sammyh71]

Hi all. Haven't posted in a while. Last week I finally got my Nitro MT Racer finished. Spent the week breaking it in. I got to sleep in late this morning (stayed up late to watch GP of Malaysia) The wife went off to church. About noon I thought 'Why don't i go out to the track?' got out there fired it up got some fun laps in and then crash. hit the wall, broke the front camber link ball. It sheared right off. no way to fix without a drill. so much for my day at the track. Packed up and went home. Good thing I only live about a mile away. I guess that'll teach me to play hookie and go to the track.
My truck does however scream. But you battery boys wouldn't know anything about that http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[derekjr_1]

HEHE, I painted my body today blue. It looks like crap but that was what I was going for. I only had a liitle bit of spray left in an old can. I took a paper and paste it and made the front ok looking and then it goes splattered everywhere! HAHA, I will have the ugliest body at the track, and I love it. It looks messy and kind of like the buggy was offroading in mud ouddles. It looks so horrible, it's funny! The good thing though is that I am upgrading my body and shock tower for a new deja vu proline body and when that get's painted it will be kewl! I can't wait to race WED night so my body can get laughed at!! Ohh well my buggy is going to win the a-main novice this WED! Who is all going?

[derekjr_1]

XXXER > Why don't you go on WED nights? Parents? Transportation?

[Nairb]

Yeah, Steve, I told you I could give you a ride sometime if you want. But I'm not going this Wednesday anyway, so you're on your own this time. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif I'm not going because I need to catch up on homework and sleep (I'm getting sick). I also need to get a new motor to use, so I'll just go Saturday.

Guess what. Truck racers really better watch out now. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif Why? First, I'll have a new torquey motor to use (I haven't decided which one yet). Second, I now have a spot on the drivers stand. I'll be able to see the whole track with nothing in my way (no blind corners because of jumps, marshalls, etc...)! This is gonna be weird. Teresa had me go out Sunday and see if it would work, and it will, beautifully. This is gonna be cool...

[XXXER]

did she make you your own drivers spot? Teresa, that is really nice! I never get to go because of Youth Activities(church stuff) is on wednesdays, sometimes i have it off, but i think i will be gettin out there more often, because when i got my license, my mum just wrote off the 30 hours, just to get it, but i need another 15, then, get on the insurance, but after that, i am home free baby, YA.

Pixel, glad to see you found the other Utah boys, and glad you liked the page, i think i am gonna go back and read it again.

Derek, who cares about the body, next time I paint one for me, it is going to be bright orange, so that i can see it better against the track, other than the metallic blue/black that i have a hard time seeing.

Brian, i see you have been having troubles with your motor all over the BB, i will let you try out my SpitFire(same as Chrome) for a run if you want, she is all cut and ready for new brushes!

[Roach Racing]

Brian - Well if the Green Machine isn't working for you, I would say a P2K. I was running some wornout P2K's on sat and I was just as fast as most other people. They seem to be a fall back motor that works great.

I have a dyno'ed GM3 that I am taking to Arizona but if doesn't work for me I have my P2K's. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[XXXER]

He ordered a P2K Pro, so i think he will be good.

So, do you and Dave just slave away at those dyno's to make those motors run to their fastest?

Do you guys take orders? I would do it! My spitfire needs some pep! about the only place this motor will be going fast is the trash can! LOL

[Nairb]

LOL!! That motor could go in the can VER fast, I'd say it would accelerate at about 32 ft/sec^2.

What the ? You're a moderator now, Steve? What is going on? What priviledges do you now get?

That is what i can do Muhahahahahahaha!

[This message has been edited by XXXER (edited 03-20-2001).]

[XXXER]

HOLY STUFF! I JUST SAW THAT NOW THAT YOUR POINTED IT OUT! OMGOOD GRAVY!

[Nairb]

Is the track being redone this Sunday for April Fools?

[derekjr_1]

SUX none of you guys are going to race tonight, but oh well. I have been reading alot about the physics of the b3 and how all the different settings work, and I am amazed at how different the car is from my older rc10 team edition (the one right before the b2).. There is so much. My car is hopefully going to grip that track tonight that I will be very qucik going into the turns. Too bad you guys won't be there to see me win my first race.. HEHE laters guys.

NAIRB > Good choice on the P2k I guess. I would have went with the MVP for my buggy but it seems that lot's of people have tons of success with the P2k in trucks and such.. Good luck with it man, I can't wait to see how you like it. When do you get it?

Everyone > Is everyone going to race SAT night?

[Nairb]

Yeah, I'm going Saturday! I might get my P2K today or tomorrow...

[XXXER]

Saturday is a YES! wOOT wOOT! Gunna have some fun, hey, brian, you can still try out my spitfire if you want to.

[Nairb]

Derek, tell us how you do tonight!

Steve, I may try it, but I probably won't because I'm lazy. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif I've got my P2K comin' already, so I don't need to investigate any more...

[derekjr_1]

The first too qual's I got third. In the second Qual the guy that got third in the main we both rounded last corner at same time and he got second by only half a second. The main totally sucked! The first turn off the strait some guy ran me over and was on top of me and the marshall took forever that we had to yell out! By that time everyone was gone and there was no way for me to come back! I drove some awsome line in the finish and finished 4th in the main after starting way back from the guy that took me totally out.. Ohh well though I will get it SAT..

SUX too. In the 2nd lap of my first practice (before races) my buggy went into the wall at high speed coming out of a corner and BREAK! Front right A-ARM snaped right in half so I had to buy some new graphite! They seem to work alot better though, just upset me cause I thought that would be the last thing I broke. I figure turnbuckles would break before the arms, but ohh well.

[This message has been edited by XXXER (edited 03-22-2001).]

[XXXER]

I believe this is 7 pages here.

Derek, what a bummer! You will get it another time.
Brian, i hear ya.

I am so ready to race, isn't it saturday yet? yeesh!

[XXXER]

GUYS! Teresa said she has the official word, Matt Francis, and Brian Kinwald ARE coming to April Fool's, also Scott Hughes is going to be there, sweet or what?

[Nairb]

Suh-WEET!! That is gonna be cool to see...

[derekjr_1]

Everyone is going tomorrow right?

NAIRB > I like the stand that TERESA built for you. Really nice and all yours! Did you get your motor? Have you tried it (maybe in your backyard or driveway or something)?

[Nairb]

I just BARELY got my new motor. Whew! I was sweatin' because it looked like it might not get here until Monday, but it came so I'm OK. Its numbers all look pretty good, except the RPMs are kinda low compared to my GM3, but that shouldn't matter:

RPM -- 26,871
Power -- 128.7W
Eff. -- 72.7%
Torq. -- 178Nmm

My GM3's printout is almost washed totally off, but this is what I can read from it:

RPM -- 29,359
Power -- 121.9W
Eff. -- 68.1%
Torq. -- 155Nmm

I haven't even tried the motor yet, but I'm already happier with it than I ever was with my GM3. I'm excited to try it out, with my new driving spot & Shiny CVDs, too!

[XXXER]

Sounds like a good motor to me! I passed up a 28000 RPM P2K for my spitfire, what a bummer! that thing has great torque, i would start out with an 18 tooth pinion. P2K's are the bomb when it comes to motors, hey, you should throw your Bro's in, and see which is better, and make the switch if needed http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/wink.gif

I am going tomorrow, they better have some 767's there, cuz my motor needs some new ones, if those are not there, then i am gettin Warlock 680's, and then, last resort, trinity 4499's.

I will probably be there early, to set up and such.

I want a battery strap forum too Bri, i was almost thinking of startin a thread, but you beat me too it! RATS! LOL

[derekjr_1]

Guys, I will get there early also around 2ish so I can practice a little and play with some different settings to see what they do. Can't wait to see you guys there so we can race!! NOVICE class better watch out tomorrow night!

[Nairb]

Oh baby, I'm all ready to rock now! I'll either be going with Evan or alone, no brothers this time. I'm excited to find out how my truck can really drive, now that its motor is for real.

See you tomorrow afternoon, guys! BTW, I call my regular pit, #97! If you steal it, I'll kick your buttocks! Just kidding. If you're out there before me, please hold it until I get there, ok? I'll save y'all a place around me, too, if I happen to be there first.

[derekjr_1]

Ok kewl, on WED I took your spot cause I knew you wouldn't be there, but you can have it now. I will save for you only if you save one for me right next or close by there.. Don't worry man, you got #97! Good night guys, I'll post in the morning..

[XXXER]

Hey boys, this is the only post that i will get in today, because to get to the track today, i have to be dragged around with my parents for a while, but the plan is 3ish, so i will have plenty o time to practice. I am getting all my gear ready now, and my batteries are chargin, so i cannot wait guys! Good luck Derek, you will take novice stuff like nobodies business.

[Nairb]

Well, I guess my bro with the T3 IS comin' today. Cool! He has a meeting to go to at 5, but he'll be comin right back after. So he'll miss his first qualifier, but he should make it to everything else. Derek, I don't think he'll be much of a threat to ya in Novice; he still needs a lot of practice. See you punks out there! http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[derekjr_1]

I so now were PUNKS brian! I am taking your pit stop now for that one....... J/K

I am getting my stuff ready and will be out there in a bit. I want to change some settings like wheelbase and such, I think I might buy an 18t pinion also if there not too much.. Well cya out there guys.

[Nairb]

Well, you boys know how I did, but I'll just post my best time on the track anyway. In my second-place finish, I drove an 18 5:12 I'm pretty happy with it.

Derek, I hope to see the good scenery out there more often these next few times, if you know what I mean...I sure hope she lets you come again, even if you didn't get a trophy last night. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif

[XXXER]

LAST night? hey, just because it is sunday, does not mean it is night http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/wink.gif it is late, you should get to sleep.

you all know how i did, CHOKE! yeesh. I did the best in my 1st qual.

I am beggining to like this motor, it was a ROCKET today!

Punks huh, maybe i should edit that...... http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[derekjr_1]

Well after destorying everyone in the QUALS, in the final I got 5th in the A-MAIN after my battery died and I ran 2nd the whole time. I don't know why my 2000 just died on me that soon! I didn't even finish the race and for 5th... SUX that something always happens. I really need a new motor also. MVP here I come.

[Roach Racing]

Well fellas I am back from Arizona. Don't ask how I did, lets just say not good. I talked to kinwald he said that he is coming in on thursday before april fools. So if you want to see an amazing driver I think he will be racing the club race on thursday. I think most of the Losi drivers will be coming in on thursday.

Corey

[Roach Racing]

I know I know. I just could put a clean run together to save my life. The track was great, but very inconsistent. One set of tires would work for about a hour then they wouldn't work at all.

I had at least 2 wrecks on every run. But it was a ton of fun! Dave qualified 5th for truck stock A-main, and Mark Iberman(another magna guy) qualified 2nd or 3rd. Dave got hacked and ended up in the back of the pack but Mark took second I think.

Corey

[XXXER]

WOW! that is actually really good! It was a lonely day on saturday, there were only 11 races, and there was only 4WD mod, that was it! The rest was stock/pro stock! The new track is in for april fool's. they did it yesterday.

[Nairb]

What's that? We will be racing next Thursday instead of Wednesday (the week before April Fools), or is it both days? I am all over that, baby, which ever day it is...

[derekjr_1]

Yeah find out when we are racing and post it so I am not left out in the cold. I still wonder why my 2000 zapper lost it's juice in the end. I WANT REVENGE on the a-main! I will get it soon, like this week.

[Roach Racing]

The week of april fools they usually hold the club races on Tuesday and Thursday. At least thats what they did last year. I think it will be the same this year.

[Nairb]

AWESOME!!

[XXXER]

Hmmm, i did not even think about that, RATS! I wonder if i will not be able to get out there, i get a free race now, hehe, i got my card signed.

Look who passed 1000 http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[XXXER]

Corey, so how did you...uh i mean DAVE do? http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif just messing, Man, the dirtinator, at our track, wow, sounds cool!

I am still upset of how i screwed myself over last night, so close to a B-Main win, how could i let digger by? RATS!

Corey, it does not matter, i have my ways of finding out(rcresults.com http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif )

[derekjr_1]

Who is going to race tomorrow night? I think I will be there, but not sure yet. Is anyone else going?

[Nairb]

I was just going to ask that. I'm pretty sure I'm going. Anyone else?

[Roach Racing]

Ill be there.

[XXXER]

So, wait, what days are they racing? Maybe i will give teresa the ol holler via E-mail, tomorrow, is a 'nay' for the steve dawg.

I wish i could get out there more during the weekdays, but i have heard that usually you are not gone until 11:30 or so, and i live 1/2 hour away, so it is kinda tough, but in the summer time, i will be all over that place http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Roach Racing]

This week it is the same as allways, Wednesday and Saturday. Next week it should be Teusday and Thursday. Friday of next week will be practice for April Fools.

Corey

[derekjr_1]

NAIRB > You still going tonight?

PS - I am so happy. I'm at my college and just got out of math class with a huge test! I GOT 100 F-ing %.. That is so awsome! I hope I can boost my homework grade up.

[Nairb]

Yep, I'm going RIGHT NOW! When are you going? See you there...

What math class was it? I've got a math test Friday. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/frown.gif

[derekjr_1]

NAIRB > Kewl this was my last check, my bus get's here in 6 minutes, so I gotta go. I will tell you what math when I get there, I'll be there around 5:00 on the bus.. Later's

[XXXER]

Do you guys see eachother at college? That would be cool


Corey, DUH! Stupid me, hehe, that is NEXT week LMBO, see you saturday?

How is the new track? I hope it is sweet guys, cannot wait to see it.

Well, i went to my first track meet(for me at least) and I think that Alta probably won the entire thing, there were five schools there, I ran the 100M in 12.95(That is an official time) which is now my current PR. Cool eh?
I have no idea about my 200M, i left before they posted the official times.


Am i the only one who like not having to scroll down to find the Utah forum? Always at the top http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif Keep it up guys!

[paxil]

xxxer what class do you race?

[Nairb]

Just wait until you see the track, Steve, it's pretty crazy. There's hardly a flat & level square yard of dirt anywhere but the straightaway. You'll have to get your rhythm down and get a good line down to do well. I did alright, but I think my truck was a bit stiff. I kept spinning out in some turns, and that annoyed me to no end. It's a very fun & interesting track, I just hope I can do better racing on it next time. See ya there Tuesday and/or Thursday!

[Roach Racing]

where is everyone? you guys usually keep this one at the top!

Whos racing tomorrow? Tuesday and Thursday races this week. Don't show up on Wednesday ready to race, you could practice but no racing. That would be funny. I bet some people will.

Corey

[Nairb]

I don't think I'm going tomorrow, but I'm definitely going Thursday! Come on, guys, let's show BK who's boss!

Corey, I just got back from a little trip to Sears. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif I picked up some Bad-A R/C Grip pliers, some nice little needlenose pliers, and some other stuff. I'd say I'm just about set in the tools department, wouldn't you guys? http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Tools are FUN, Grunt, Grunt...

[Roach Racing]

So brian you got a pair of the trick r/c grips, they rock! Wait till you see that guy drive it is awesome.

[Nairb]

Well, I changed my mind and went yesterday. It was fun, but I'm still getting whipped on this track design. WHERE THE HECK ARE YOU GUYS!? Corey and I have been holding down the fort all alone for LONG ENOUGH! Who's going tomorrow? I know Corey, Brian Kinwald, Matt Francis and I are...isn't that reason enough to go?

[Roach Racing]

So i think that steve fell off the face of the earth or his computer died.

Well racing tonight should be some good people there!!

[This message has been edited by Roach Racing (edited 04-05-2001).]

[derekjr_1]

I'M BACK! Sorry for not chatting or anything I have had a tough week. I AM BACK NOW, and badder then ever! I am going tonight. The pros are going to be there tonight? How is everyone doing? Sorry I haven't posted.. I will see you guys tonight for sure.

PS - I am out of credit card debt forever! They are paid, done, no-more.

[Nairb]

Derek, hurry and call me (755-0610). I'm going to leave before 2:30, and I'd love to give you a ride. Call me and we can work it out.

Sure...make Steve a moderator and he bails on you...

[derekjr_1]

NAIRB > You going tonight? If so do you have any room for one more person in your vehicle? I could give you a couple bux or something, if not, no problem. I am not that far from you. I just hate taking the bus, I can get a ride home. If not though, it's Kewl.

[Nairb]

Hey Derek & Corey, tell us how you did today. I wanna see some big trophies from you two. Hey, I'd be so thankful if you snagged some free tires from the pros for me. PLEASE!? http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Nairb]

I'd call that a successful April Fools Classic. Good job, dude.

Corey, since we can't race at IR/CR this week, are you planning on going anywhere else? Chad and I want to explore our options for this week. We might even go up to Riverdale if we have to. What are out track options that you know of?

[Roach Racing]

Well brain I didnt get you any tires or me any for that fact. I don't know what they did with thier old tires.

I took 2nd in stock truck B-main and 2nd in Prostock truck C-main. It was a ton of fun and most of the people were great!

[Roach Racing]

I think beazers is your only option you can see the race times here: http://www.hobbiestop.com/raceschedule.html

as for me I am taking a break from racing.

Corey

[Nairb]

That looks pretty good, Corey. I think we might try it. So, what tires do you use there? You probably stiffen up the suspension for that track, too, eh?

[Roach Racing]

I would use pretty much the same setup as magna for your suspension, maybe a little softer springs. For tires I used a half wornout set of square fuzzies. You dont need much grip left on the tires, some people were running foams but you dont have too.

Corey

[XXXER]

Hey guys, i am at my friends house right now, the internet situation still looks pretty bad for me, possibly another week, brian, i am shooting you an e-mail, with my # so you can give me a call about racing at the carpet track.

Later guys

[Nairb]

I thought I might as well make the 200th reply...

BTW, I heard the "carpet track" is not carpet anymore...it's dirt. I'll ask Chad how he liked it.

[derekjr_1]

Hey guys, I havne't posted in awhile. When does the track open again?

NAIRB > When do you want your batteries. I havnen't ran them since the april fools.

:eek:

[Nairb]

Dude! FINALLY you show up! How did you & Jeff do? I need to get his e-mail address and have him come here...I think I lost his business card...

Dude, I need the batteries before Wednesday. I plan on racing then.

[derekjr_1]

NAIRB > So the track is open WED night? If so, I will be there. I will tell you about the april fools later, I gotta run. Letme know if the track is open on WED for racing. I will bring your batteries. LAtErS..

[Nairb]

Derek, I'm goin tomorrow. What time are you goin? I'll probably go pretty early. Can you do me a favor? Will you charge up the packs before you come out? I'd appreciate it. See ya!

[gacjr0]

Yeah you punk!
I swear I saw RCCA's the last time I was there. Oh well.
You do any on-road?
I wanna go to the MAY MADNESS. Mod TC Mod 12th

[Nairb]

Oh yeah? I swear I never see RCCA at IR/CR; I'm there twice a week, you know. :)

Nope, no on-road yet. I've heard about the May Madness, and it sounds cool. Have fun, man. DANG...that's a long way to drive for an R/C race... Much respect, bro.

[gacjr0]

We may have met before, I was at the Utah State Champs a few months ago. I raced Mod/Pro Stock Buggy. It sounds like we didn't race togehter but hey maybe we were there at the same time. I was was also at some past Utah States and April Fools too.
CYA

[Nairb]

You don't happen to have a Multiplex radio, do you? I know one guy that comes down from Idaho a lot has a Profi Car 707. Is that you?

[gacjr0]

I think that's Kelly Fairbanks.

[Nairb]

Well, I'm sure I'll see ya next time you're at IR/CR.

DEREK! When are you going today? Do you want me to give you a ride?

[XXXER]

Hey boys, i am at school, thought i would give you a shout real quick, i will get my internet back in a few days, I will be racing there on Saturday.

Lata Booooooyyyyeez

[XXXER]

Good news(or bad, cuz the moderator is here to set you straight :D ) My DSL is back on line, so I will once again make the regular trips here.

[Nairb]

Cool, dude. Good to see you're back. Guess what? I got second in the A-main tonight! OHHHHH YEEEEEEEEAHHHHHH!! :p

[derekjr_1]

Yeah good to see you are back XXXER... I finished 1st and got a really nice trophy. It is about time the car held up for me. :rolleyes:

[XXXER]

NICE! Both of you! That is so cool, now i guess I had better not let you down ;) Bri, get over to chat, you are online right now i see

[Roach Racing]

Well guys I havent been racing or doing anything to do with RC since April Fools. I am in the process of moving and dont have time for much. I just bought a house and man is that a ton of work!

I have had a chance to work on my website a little. I am in need of the complete results for April Fools. Once I have those I am going to post all of them and more photos. If you want to check out what I have so far go check it out DialedRC.com (http://www.dialedrc.com). I am not going to be up racing for a while so if any one can get those or ask Teresa when she is going to update her site that would be great. Once I get those I will post them.

Geuss what steve, once I move I am not sure if DSL is avaliable where I am moving too so I might be out of luck for that. But unlike most people I spend about 8 hours a day on the internet. I am lucky thats what my job is. So all that will mean is no more late night posting here and on TT.

Corey

[XXXER]

Okay, sounds cool, hey, wait, i thought you and dave were within walking distance of Vision, did you move one block closer? LOL, That is cool that you are getting a house, where is it at? Still in Orem? Will Dave still be coming here?

Hey, wait a minute, that link, is it spam? Maybe i oughta go edit that....... :D Naw, i would not do that

[XXXER]

I just checked out the site, and i like the pics, i still do not know how Dave's truck did not win, HEY! I am in the picture in the pits one, talking to Stan, LOL, And that X-Men one was cool, but a little too busy paint job, but that spider man one is AWESOME!

Tell me when you get the BB up and going.

[XXXER]

Nairb, check yer mail, i got a good one headin out your way, i just hope that you do not get offended by it :p

The lingo is a bit off color.....

[gacjr0]

Nice start of a website.

I see the magic plastic roof is still there. What happens when it rains?

[Nairb]

It rained pretty dang hard either April Fools morning or the Wednesday before. There were a few strategically placed buckets for a few minutes, but it was no big deal. I don't care, though, it's my home track and I LOVE it! :D

[XXXER]

I agree with you Brian, Who cares about the facility, it is the track that matters to me, Well, the bathrooms could use a little work :eek:

When are you all heading out?

[XXXER]

ARGH! Something is up with it, i think that they are upgrading the server or something, hey, you could try that PM thing out, lets see how that works. I still do not know when i will head out, but i want to get there early for practicing, i am sick of losing, today, i am going to win or at least place in the B, but, if i can get in the A, now that would be sweet.

[XXXER]

Brian, i sent you a Private Message, you go into 'My Profile' thing at the top to see it.

[Nairb]

Dude, check your e-mail...I asked you yesterday! I'm gonna go see my nephew at 12:00 (it's his birthday), then I'll go to the track afterwards. I'll probably arrive at 2:00 or 3:00. How about you all?

[XXXER]

SEE! I told you i was sick of losing, and man o man, it feels good to be in the A-Main, especially when i nearly placed, that was the best part, next time, no mistakes, it will be that simple.

[Nairb]

Mission: accomplished. Two A-main podium finishes in a row. Granted, there was a small group, but it was still tough competition. We rock, guys! :D I even beat them ALL in the second qualifier! THAT was BAD!

[Roach Racing]

So do you guys like the website so far what else would you like to see on it?

Brian you are tempting me to come race you I might just have too. :D

Corey

[Nairb]

GREAT website, Corey. I love it so far. I'll have to think about what else would be good, but I know more pictures would be cool. I don't care what or where they're from, any R/C pictures you've taken would be cool.

So, you think you can beat me...? BRING IT ON! :p j/k What was your best stock truck time for April Fools?

[Nairb]

Hey Steve, Derek, Jeff, Chad, Ryan, etc....I've been thinking about a team name. What about Team maeT Racing...or Team BARC (Bad-A$$-Radio-Control) or Team BAR (Bad-A$$-Racing)? Let's get some more (cool) ideas. You know we're going to have to get some stickers n stuff, especially so we can show up Team Vision... :D

[ 04-22-2001: Message edited by: Nairb ]

[Roach Racing]

I cant remember what my best time was for stock truck. I turned an 18 something in one of my mains, which is really a 17 something since that first lap is about 20 feet.

As for showing up Team Vision, you would have to get shirts made too. ;) I will try to make it up there to race soon. But we gotta start running and working on our track, so who knows when.

[Nairb]

Maybe we'll have to come check out your track, too. Tell us about it, please.

[XXXER]

Nairb, it is long, narrow, and dusty, you need to tear down your motor and clean it after every run. You can't get traction, it is very bumpy, and it is in the sun, there is a little bit of pit space not that much though. So far, the best tires are Losi Step Pins, but i bet that Silver Reptiles would work awesome there.

As for the team, how abou MTKTVA, (My team kicks team visions apples)

I dunno, we got to get something goin on, Matt Murphy and joel and mike are Team Scream, well, they were saying that for one day, LOL.

My best time was my main, 17/5:13, so close to third! at least Stock Buggy had 2 mains last night, it was deserted! All 8 races, taht is tiny compared to the 29 of April Fool's. The only thing i had to pay for last night was my dinner, it was a good night :D

[XXXER]

I almost forgot, the web page looks great, i like it, more pictures of course :)

[Roach Racing]

Brian,

Steve came down to our track once i think. It is as deep as magna and once the dirt is in for this year will be just about as long if not longer. It is a true outdoor offroad track. It is a lot harder to maintain it when kids on bikes tear it up. As for traction its a new ball game this year, supposed to have some new dirt. It's not a blue groove track and not clay, so you have to learn how to drive it. The track gets bumpy but nothing a good driver cant handle :D I run motors alll the time for a night with out tearing them apart. just hit them with motor spray and your good. Not sure when it will be race ready, i will let you know. one problem is the drivers stand is not wheelchair friendly, i will work on that. In the mean time, if you come we will work something out.

Corey

[XXXER]

I like the way you put it, REAL off road, hehe, yes, traction, it is all about tires, you can try your hardest to set your car up for it, there is only so much you can do though. The Driver stand is barely leg friendly, not even a stool to get up there ;) Corey, have you been the the track in Riverdale? I heard that they pulled out the carpet and put in dirt, i might go try it some time.

[XXXER]

I remember it being late last year when i went, and it was that metal one that was bouncy, lol. Roach, i am sure that another reason you can set up for it is because you are better, LOL

[Nairb]

I'm going racing tomorrow even though I have LOADS of Calculus to do...who else is goin? Need a ride, Derek? Hey, Michelle called my phone today, lookin' for you! LOL :D What's up with that?

[Roach Racing]

I dont know I can set up my cars for it just fine. Step pins worked great last year an probally will this year. As for the drivers stand we got a new one at the end of the year last year. It stands in the parking lot and is still about 6 or 7 feet above the track. When we get the track ready to race I will let you know and you can come race down here. The track shouldnt be like you remember we are working on changing stuff a lot.

As for the track in riverdale, I went there when it was carpet havnt been there since. I will probally go up there in a few weeks and try it out.

Corey

[Roach Racing]

Nairb -(the opinion-filled pinata)- thats a kick ***** name. hehe

hey before the utah topic died on TT you said something about getting a pit tip in RCCA what was it? Does it have anything to do with "r/c Grips" :)

[Roach Racing]

steve that drivers stand sucked! I will let you know when to come try the new one.

I dont think I am even really that good when it comes to racing. I get most of my setups from other people. I drive better under pressure, which kinda ***** because I dont feel the pressure in the quals and dont do that good. Its all about having fun, isnt it?

[Roach Racing]

thats lame I can say "sucked!" but i cant say s u c k s. what kinda lame filter is that.

I bet this wont even work "My vacume cleaner really ***** up the dirt in the carpet."

[Nairb]

Yeah, smack me around and the opinions just might come flying out. hehe

Corey, I sent in about 10-20 tips and one of them was about R/C Grips, but I don't know which one(s) they picked. I found out that I didn't win the car, though... Maybe I will another month.

Yeah, the filter here is pretty whacked...

[XXXER]

Most definatley, and if the Net Nanny does not get you, I WILL, mwHAHAHAHAHAHa

[Nairb]

How about "Team Sofa King Good Racers?" Say it out loud a few times, fast. :D

[XXXER]

Nairb! LOL, that was a joke we used to do to people in middle school, lmbo

[XXXER]

Hey, so who is racing tomorrow? Nairb, you can bring your math homework, and i will help you with it :D

I will be there tomorrow, and i will be bringing along a friend, you know speedemon? He is up for the weekend, and desparatley wanted to go racing, so i will see what i can do.

[Nairb]

LOL! SHAH...as IF! :p I'm already done with my homework; the test was yesterday.

Have fun racing; I won't be there. I'm going to the Rodizio Grill, then to watch some Supercross at Rice Eccles Stadium tonight. Have fun!

[XXXER]

NOOOO! Nairb, you chump! lmbo, so how did the test go.

Hey, just keep that little thingy switched on red and see what happens.

too bad you are watchin supercross, i hope you choke on the fumes! lmbo, not seriously of course ;) I am leaving at about 3:30. anyone else going?