Rosewood R/C Raceway, Goldsboro, NC

[scoot]

I must have missed all the problems? I for one had a great day of racing Sat. The only thing that I Knew that went wrong was the start time was delayed.But that did not bother me at all. I do like racing and following a set of rules but I don't think for weekly racing that things have to be runned supper strick like you would a big race. I for one wish there was more time between rounds because I would like to help some that are struggling a bit and there is just not enough time to prepare my car and help others as much as I would like too.

As for the one hour start to finish per round I don't see how this could possibly work every week with not knowing how many classes there will be.All though it is a good starting point.

I have had a great year of racing and looking forward to the 2006 year of racing.

Glenn you and Ron have done a good job I would not like to be in your guy's shoes to try to please everybody because it can not happen. But if we all work together we can keep on inproving things! I also like the TQ prize. That added a nice touch. Anyway I'll see you guy's next Sat. Hope everyone has a good week. Laurie

George!! Work on your car this week if you don't mind!!!! I am not use to lapping you! HAHA

[axrayed1]

Sorry I would have ran 19 turn to but I broke my car on the wall that nobody will fix and I didn't feel like throwing anymore money into a hole :(
I did have fun running with Hank in stock thoe and it was a lot of fun watching the 19turn hack fest I mean Race :D


HAPPY NEW YEAR
Mark

[scoot]

Sorry I would have ran 19 turn to but I broke my car on the wall that nobody will fix and I didn't feel like throwing anymore money into a hole :(
I did have fun running with Hank in stock thoe and it was a lot of fun watching the 19turn hack fest I mean Race :D


HAPPY NEW YEAR
Mark

Sorry to hear that you rammed your car in that hole in the wall. Try not to do that next time.!! I'm also going to do my best not to run in that damn 4x4 I have a tendensie to miss the flapper and hit the 4x4. I had told Glenn that I would put the border up to fix the hole you are talking about and I over looked that SORRY. I will make sure to fix that Saturday morning. Your new car looks good. I may have get me one. Laurie

[Tarheel]

Sorry about your car Mark. I can't wait to get my shop moved out there so i'll have time during the day to do these things. Please be patiant with us and we'll get it asap.
Glenn

[bmelton]

then i get the advanced or better drivers like you and Brandon complaining we take to long.
I haven't commented on this whole situation but somehow my name got drug in it somehow, even though I wasn't there??

Well, if I'm going to be volunteered, here's my opinion, the one's who don't have a problem waiting on the same individuals are the ones who can manage to go out to eat afterwards and still get home before me, so yes, I would like to keep the program on schedule. The ones who hold the program up have a short ride home.

I don't have a problem with starting at 3:00, but if we start at 3 then screw around throughout the day and I get home at 12:00 when it could be 10:30, it makes it frustrating.

It's kinda like the cable company, you only have one option, either race and get home at 11:00 or don't race.

[bmelton]

Glenn you and Ron have done a good job I would not like to be in your guy's shoes to try to please everybody because it can not happen.
Very good point, and your right you never can, but if it's consistent and you can expect the same thing from week to week, it helps. See you guys later, hopefully I can represent the Rosewood crowd well at the Novak Race!!

[npresme]

Glenn, Ron, Laurie and George

I want to first say thank you all for the things that each of you do! I know that Rosewood is a GROUP EFFORT from all of you! I don't want any of you to take the things I post as NEGATIVE! Rosewood is the ONLY carpet track around that ALL OF US can get to on a regular basis. So with that said my comments are to only try and HELP BETTER the racing!

I know of a couple of guys that want come now because they have to drive a few hours and don't want to get home at midnight every Sat. night.

My comments were towards the SAME FEW ppl that hold the program up EVERYWEEK and have been doing so from day one!

Glenn and Ron you both know who I am talking about!

Glenn I see your point of "damned if you do, Damned if you don't" I in NO WAY want to see guys stop coming, we don't have that many racers as it is. If they got used to a regular program they would have NO PROBLEMS! I m not saying that when a new person walks in that they will not be ready EVERY ROUND on time, I undrestand that there are times and situations that need to be adjusted for. They are just scared now that if something changes they may not get to race. But if most of the guys that travel would be HONEST they would tell you that Rosewood has a rep. for being very unorganized and relaxed. The relaxed part I think ALL of us can live with. But there needs to be some structure.

Glenn make a suggestion to the ones that tend to forget thier batteries. Charge Two first thing, that way you ALWAYS have one ready... I know Steve B. does this EVERY RACE, cause I have had to borrow one.LOL Or get a marker and write a note and put it on the place you set your car down in thier pit "START BATTERY" that way when they come back from racing they will see the note and Remember to do that. IF they consistantly wire the motor backwards suggest DEANS plugs!

As for the part about starting on the hour every hour.....I know that it may not work if you have 10 or more heats but with 30ppl and 6 heats per round IN NO WAY SHOULD IT TAKE almost 6hrs! How many times did I yesterday say "I thought we were starting at x:xx and no one moved for another 10 mins? I know I said it atleast 2 times. When you say we are starting at 4:30 the person calling the race should be up there at 4:25 calling that race to the track. Not going up the steps at 4:40 and then have to give that race 2 calls to the track and then extra mins for one person to get there car ready beside/on the track....See where I am coming from! There is room there for relaxed. If you give a few extra mins in the break, FINE but don't give them EXTRA time right before the race also. That is what HOLDS up the program.

As for the time between races and getting your car preped and helping others. If you race on the hour every hour you have 45mins to fix prep and talk between the time you come off and the time you need to be ready. 7mins for racing and 8mins for marshalling and the rest is yours. And that is without having to wait on anyone.... But lets be honest isn't that what the track is open for 5hrs before the racing starts? That is the time you should be TRYING MAJOR changes if that is what you want to do. Between heats is not the time to make them.

And Laurie...... How much changing do you really need to do? You race the same track EVERY WEEK the WHOLE SEASON! You can't make me believe that you are doing that much wrenching between rounds. Plus you are one of the guys that always says "I sit out in the garage and rebuilt my car this week" So you shouldn't have ANYTHING to do on race day but charge batteries, RIGHT? LOL You should be able to help ANYONE and EVERYONE!

[axrayed1]

It's all good Lori I just don't let off when I go thru that first turn.

[npresme]

Sorry I would have ran 19 turn to but I broke my car on the wall that nobody will fix and I didn't feel like throwing anymore money into a hole :(


HAPPY NEW YEAR
Mark


Hey why are you hitting the outside wall? I am only scared of hitting the inside one...LOL

Let OFF some and you want even know the hole is there... LOL

But I loved Laurie's comment "Sorry YOU rammed YOUR in that hole in the wall" Kindda reminded me of that COKE commercial "Sorry bout you little car Tony"! LOL

Now that was Funny I don't care who you are!

[axrayed1]

You know I love racing I like being around all you guys and I know I'm not the best driver, but I saw some things yesterday that if I was a new guy I would never come back and race there but it's not my track and not my call.

As for the outside I was told that the tires would hold thay were matched purfect.

[npresme]

As for the outside I was told that the tires would hold thay were matched purfect.


Now that is Funny!


Hey see me Sat. We'll try it one way your way and one way my way! See whos faster....

[axrayed1]

Looking forward to saturday already maybe I want blister tires anymore.

[JimmyMac]

Anyone wanna go to Thailand with me? I wanna race the Thailand International Touring Car Championship. Entry is only $50 for 3 sets of tires and a handout motor! But the plane ticket and hotel cost (hotel rooms are under $50 a night) will be around $2000... haha... Damn.... maybe next year... haha..

[JimmyMac]

Hey, I found some for under $1300!!! hehe...

[Csteen]

Anyone wanna go to Thailand with me? I wanna race the Thailand International Touring Car Championship. Entry is only $50 for 3 sets of tires and a handout motor! But the plane ticket and hotel cost (hotel rooms are under $50 a night) will be around $2000... haha... Damn.... maybe next year... haha..

Not a good time to go to Thailand. My brother works for the CDC and he has home for the holidays and is headed back 2nd week in Jan. to do some thing. He won't tell me what is going on so I guess we'll have to watch the news. (Bird Flue my guess :eek: )

[henryj]

I had a great time racing Sat. too! The kid I brought with me is one of my employee's son's. He had a great time, and as soon as he saves up some money he will be buying the mini from me.
As far as start time you could go to 2:00 pm as a happy medium. Also, maybe plan for someone else to call some races as Mark and Myself were standing there one time for a few minutes and there was no one upstairs to call our heat as Ron was trying to run his car, and Glenn was busy.
Once you have all the racers entered on race day, figure up the time for each round, announce it, and stick to it. Dont let anyone hold up the show. I have missed many of my heats trying to keep up too many cars on race day. Thats all good, you wont hear me complain much. On the race days that I can, I will help out in any way that you need me.
Jimmy, when are we leaving for Thailand?!!

Everyone take care, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!


Hank

[npresme]

Brian S. Did you get a servo? If not I got 3 Air. 94357's I need to part with....LMK and I will put them in my box for Sat.

[npresme]

BTW who is going to ride the go-carts Sat. night after racing????? I am in!

[bmelton]

Anthony- soemtimes it's not always wrenching that you need time for between rounds. What about the fact that the tires are foam and need to be trued? Or you may chunk a set and need to get new ones ready. As the tire changes you have to re-droop/tweak and ride height. I think 1 hr is enough time, but to say someone shouldn't have to do anything at the track between rounds doesn't work on carpet, LOL. Asphalt yeah.

I too come with my car prepared, but doesn't mean things don't have to be done between heats.

[sedanracer8]

I probably wont race r/c this week but i will give ya my number anthony and u can call me when u leave. i live 5 mins away from the track, ill go run. that place is fun. i ran 33.2 second laps last night. track record is a 31.9. looks like i got some work to do. my buddy ran 32.8's and he's a old karter, plus im giving up 45 pounds too him. ya i got a servo from mark. i may need one of those but it will definately be after the mimis race before i can get it.

[henryj]

Anthony, pm me what you will take for the servos.

[npresme]

If anyone needs some GOOD 3800's I will have 4 packs for sale after the main Sat. night. $30 a pack

All of them are in the 1.21 to 1.22 range! They were bought for the Halloween classic (end of Oct.) and have been used only a hand full of times.

[sedanracer8]

u got pm anthony

[JimmyMac]

Bird Flu? I'm not worried...

Thailand race is February 17~19... I figure I'll leave Feb 15 and come back on the 20th.. ;) hehe...

Man, that would be a nice race to go to. 2 classes.. Super Stock 23t and Open Mod. Hara, Surikarn, Marc R, Satoshi, and many others are always there. I figure that's why that never go to the Snowbirds... It would be nice to go...... Like I said.. maybe next year... ;)

[Ron Zee]

Maybe if I blow off the Birds this year and save as much as possible,,,,,,yeah, right.

Anthony, could you hold one of them for me if your coming this weekend? Other than the one I bought Saturday, my newest one was bought last November,,'04!

Okay all you guys upset about my rear diff. I have the whole rear end of the car apart and am rebuilding it. No more super thick grease. Any other problems I need to work on???

[npresme]

Maybe if I blow off the Birds this year and save as much as possible,,,,,,yeah, right.

Anthony, could you hold one of them for me if your coming this weekend? Other than the one I bought Saturday, my newest one was bought last November,,'04!

Okay all you guys upset about my rear diff. I have the whole rear end of the car apart and am rebuilding it. No more super thick grease. Any other problems I need to work on???


Ron they are all spoken for... Sorry one person got um all!

[JimmyMac]

How about the front diff? Isn't it the same way?? Oh, and check the outdrive bearings too. Clean them out and reoil them...

[npresme]

Hey guys I know some of you went last year, so I thought I would post it here now for ya'll!

The details are being finalized but, MIMI's is having the Trinity Road Course Challenge again. The dates are March 3-5.

I would like to see a good crowd from down this way make it up. They sent a good number down for the eXpress race. So lets return the favor.

[Ron Zee]

Oh, now the front one's messed up too? No, I haven't messed with the front one. Last time it was rebuilt though was when Jimmy owned the thing. Time to order some Yok parts I guess. :cool:

[jtn]

Hey guys I know some of you went last year, so I thought I would post it here now for ya'll!

The details are being finalized but, MIMI's is having the Trinity Road Course Challenge again. The dates are March 3-5.

I would like to see a good crowd from down this way make it up. They sent a good number down for the eXpress race. So lets return the favor.

We are going on the 14th of this month. I am not sure I can make it in March.

[npresme]

Hank-ygpm

[npresme]

John I will be working on the 14th so I will DEF. make the March race.....

[JimmyMac]

Well Hmmmm, I think I may skip the race on the 14th and head up in March. By then I should have my 415 up to pace to run Stock or 19t. I know my 415 won't be "there" by the 14th. So that race will be a waste for me.

Wait, I better check my TCS schedule first... I have the PA race in March...... Gotta take that Monday off as a travel day back home! You still game Hank!? I don't think getting home at 5~6am Monday morning and heading straight to work will be fun! hehe..

[henryj]

Well Hmmmm, I think I may skip the race on the 14th and head up in March. By then I should have my 415 up to pace to run Stock or 19t. I know my 415 won't be "there" by the 14th. So that race will be a waste for me.

Wait, I better check my TCS schedule first... I have the PA race in March...... Gotta take that Monday off as a travel day back home! You still game Hank!? I don't think getting home at 5~6am Monday morning and heading straight to work will be fun! hehe..


Monday off for sure! That was a tough trip home last year, even if you did drive most of the way!!! I tried to stay awake!LOL

[Ron Zee]

Uhhh, Jimmy? Can I go with you guys this time or what? Just remind me a week or so ahead to tell the bosses.

[JimmyMac]

It's not my car, you'll have to ask Hank... How rude!! :p Besides, you might not wanna go. Last year I kept asking you weeks and dayz in advance. But you just wanted to go race Mini T's instead.. :rolleyes: haha...

[Dee]

I wanna race Mini T's! :D

But I guess I'll just run the Mini Cooper this weekend... :p

[Ron Zee]

Well fine, I'll find out. Or maybe I'll drive it myself!! Then again, according to you I'd only be able to run in the minmi class as you said the 415 isn't TCS legal anymore. Got the old turnbuckles or should I order them?

Anyhoo,, George, bring the radidio!! :D

[JimmyMac]

Too bad soo sad, I offered you the original turnbuckles when I sold ya the car! :p I'll have to look over my.. I mean your car tomorrow and see what's legal and whats not.... Then we'll go from there.

Anywhot.. I'll be there by 10am... (so that means 10:30ish... :D ) Catch yall then.... I heard Anthony is gonna put the smack down on sponsor boy again.. :p

Oh yeah... I'll 2nd that... George.. bring the radio for Ron!!

[npresme]

I heard Anthony is gonna put the smack down on sponsor boy again.. :p




Hey wait a min. I didn't say that! I just want a good race. If I finish 2nd 3rd and it was a race like last week I will be happy.

[DBWalker]

Hello everyone. :)

What is the difference in performance between the IB and the IP cells? I contacted ProMatch and they said it is just a matter of manufacturer of the cells. Does anyone there use them, and what are your results? The batteries I have now are getting somewhat aged. :eek:

Good racing to all.

[jtn]

The IBs are pretty good, it's the batteries most are using right now. I just heard of the IPs earlier this week. Not sure if anyone at Rosewood is running them yet.

Had fun racing today. See everyone in a few weeks.

[nomac]

promatch has got a good rep on it's cells. you wont go wrong with IB's or IP's. Plus if you're happy with them, they have a policy of giving your money back.

[Tarheel]

Had a ball tonight. I got lucky in the main. Todd was running me down and past me in the second to last turn, we hit the last turn and i sqeeeeked by just a hair to get to the line. i think we bumped each other but like i said, it was pure luck because he was smoking. If Dee ever learns how to drive that car of his, we're ALL in trouble. He went by me on the straight away like i was standing still. That car is smoking. keep it up Dee. Good win for the Kid tonight too in 19t. John North won the tires for TQing in stock and won the main as well. Good run John and good luck in Maryland.
I want to thank Mark Painter and George Ryles for putting down the wall molding today and Laurie for being the supervisor and Ron for assistant supervisor. Mark, you got a free race next time at the WOOD. I really appreciate you guys helping out this old man. Well, i quess i'll see you all next week. Results will be posted tomorrow and our new web site will be ready next week. L8tr.
Glenn

[Dee]

Thanks, Glenn, had a great time tonight! About have the car drivin' like I want it, just need to work on the driver some more. I think the hp is coming from that 3700 battery pack I won at the Wood recently. That thing has some kick! :D

Hope to make it back next week.

Dee.

[Ron Zee]

Nice radio,, only thing is, it seems to respond quicker than the 3D. It's like the car was turing when I thought about turning the wheel instead of turning the wheel and then the car turns. Gonna take me awhile to get used to it but, hopefully, I'll get there.

Did a few laps quicker than I've been doing but my total number is still way off, but I'm trying, (very trying!) to get it together. My goal is to do better than the L-main at the Birds this year.

By the way,, used the 3D's 27 band module in the 3PJ and it worked great,,, after I reset the radio to PPM instead of PCM. The Hitech Spectra module works in it too!!

Anyone want a used Lynx 3D? No, not the one that's been dropped, the other one. It wont be much, let me know if interested.

[Csteen]

Nice radio,, only thing is, it seems to respond quicker than the 3D. It's like the car was turing when I thought about turning the wheel instead of turning the wheel and then the car turns. Gonna take me awhile to get used to it but, hopefully, I'll get there.

Did a few laps quicker than I've been doing but my total number is still way off, but I'm trying, (very trying!) to get it together. My goal is to do better than the L-main at the Birds this year.

By the way,, used the 3D's 27 band module in the 3PJ and it worked great,,, after I reset the radio to PPM instead of PCM. The Hitech Spectra module works in it too!!

Anyone want a used Lynx 3D? No, not the one that's been dropped, the other one. It wont be much, let me know if interested.





Ron
How many receivers and How much? :confused:
Pm me with details.
Thanks
Clark

[DBWalker]

Thanks for the help on battery info guys. :) ProMatch does have a good reputation for the product they provide. I still have a few of the 2400 NiCd packs I bought from them about 5 years ago, and they haven't let me down.

For those that are interested, I talked to a gentleman in Jacksonville today that told me he and some other drivers are getting together on Saturday and Sunday afternoon at a local skate park to set up a track and have a "run what you brung" day. Not anything like organized racing, just a bunch of rc drivers getting together for a day of fun. RC should stand for "Radically Cool". :cool: If you stop having fun with something you like to do, then it is time to take a break or move on.

[JimmyMac]

My fun is competitive racing and helping others.. ;)

Hey Anthony.. I'm mad at you! haha.. After you showed me your IPod.. I got one just like it today. Got it from Target (yeah they close at 9pm on Sunday so I was lucky!) It was normal price, but they had a special from today (lucky again) to the 14th. You get a free $30 Target Gift Card. So I could throw it towards something... Maybe an Xbox game? :rolleyes: haha.. Anyways.. my dad is "researching" that stuff we were talking about... So I will let you know when it's "tried and true"... ;)

On RC news today.. hehe... Justin and I (maybe Ron too) will be racing 19t rubber tire this coming Saturday... Anyone else is welcome. Some advice will be to bring a oneway and some superglue...

Catch yall then...

[tarheelquality]

Jimmy, What type of tires for 19 on carpet?

[Billy McCormack]

No way man...Rubber tires are for OUTSIDE :D

Thanks for running me so clean in the Main George...Your alright , i dont care what they say about ya...lmao

I figured out why my car kept shutting down right after the big sweeper..I thought it was the Spektrum shutting down like it does with Glenn's Mini , but when i took the battery out of the car last night , it came out in 2 peices!!!!
I guess everytime i would roll through the sweeper it would lose just enough contact to shut it off , then when Hank picked it up and shut it off then back on , it would make contact agian..lol..Still turned 20 laps after that happened 4 times...HAHAHAHA

Good racing fellas...See ya'll next weekend (with my foam tires on)

[Billy McCormack]

Glenn - YGPM

[henryj]

No way man...Rubber tires are for OUTSIDE :D

Thanks for running me so clean in the Main George...Your alright , i dont care what they say about ya...lmao

I figured out why my car kept shutting down right after the big sweeper..I thought it was the Spektrum shutting down like it does with Glenn's Mini , but when i took the battery out of the car last night , it came out in 2 peices!!!!
I guess everytime i would roll through the sweeper it would lose just enough contact to shut it off , then when Hank picked it up and shut it off then back on , it would make contact agian..lol..Still turned 20 laps after that happened 4 times...HAHAHAHA

Good racing fellas...See ya'll next weekend (with my foam tires on)


That was just my magic touch,hehehe.
Hank

[Ron Zee]

Here I am trying to figure out the radio stuff, not to metion the car, and you guys wanna run rubberr tires? Okay, I still got my old X-patterns mounted up. I'll run them.

As for the radio, I gotta see how many receivers are out in the shed, and which module I want to part with. Do I run the 27 band that's getting more and more open but only 6 channels, or run the 75 band with 30 of them? I have three 75 receivers and maybe 8 27's???? maybe less I'm not sure,,,,,,Actually, I should sell them all. Hmmm, hows this? 2 Lynx 3D's, one on the 27 band and one on the 75 band with a synthesized module, both with NicD's and multiple receivers for both, for what would anyone offer?

[JimmyMac]

Jimmy, What type of tires for 19 on carpet?

The lower the better. 22's if ya got them. You just have to know how to prep the tire before you run them. I'm digging around for an old set right now..

Justin asked me if I wanted to run rubber tires.. not you! haha.. You just butted in and said you'd run it too! :p

Anyways, I'm not expecting anyone else to run rubber tire. I'm just doin it for fun and to try something different. I think George and Laurie are still gonna run foam class whether it's 19t or stock.

Glenn's car was shutting off because of the cheap connectors he uses.. :p He needs some Deans plugs!!

[Ron Zee]

Hey Jimmy, I found 2 sets of X-patterns,, wanna use one?

[burntslapup]

sweet I've been looking for a place to run these HPI Rally's since thunder-alley is now a foam track...

[JimmyMac]

Hey Jimmy, I found 2 sets of X-patterns,, wanna use one?

Uhh lemme think a minute.... uhhhh NOOO!!!! hahahaha :p

[JimmyMac]

Anthony, still working out the details, but I have The Incredibles on my ipod right now. Looks okay. But work on a few things. After that is worked out.... gonna try one of the Lord of the Rings... :D

I also have one of the Vegas races on the ipod too. One from RCTech. I converted it over. Looks the same as it looks on the puter...

Plus I downloaded a couple hundred pictures too.

This is all your fault haha.... :p

[sedanracer8]

blah blah blah where is everyone

[axrayed1]

blah blah blah where is everyone
We're working

[henryj]

We're working

Do you need any help!

[sedanracer8]

work is for losers, i just like to sit at home and look at R/c stuff and talk to john on the puter since we all know he does nothing but look at R/C stuff at work. but wait i gotta go to sleep sometime so i can work tonight haha

[axrayed1]

There an't enough help in the world for me.

[John Tag]

Did I see rubber...Heck yea maybe next week as I just got back from the Novak race. I would run. Man now time to rest up for a week after racing all last week long,but well worth it as I placed 4th in the A main overall in stock rubber, not bad seeing I had a DNF in A1.. at 1 of the biggest races in the country for rubber tires...Not bad for a Old Man...LOL

[sedanracer8]

so im hearing the old man wont make it on the 14th now haha. no shame in that everyone will give u a hard time but sometimes other things are more important. congrats on the A main run.

[Ron Zee]

Naw, I'm just gonna try to run the 415 in stock some more to try and get used to the radio. There is one thing about useing the 27 module in it though. I noticed the little icon on the screen that says RF isn't on when the Hitech module is in it but its on when the Futaba one is. BUT it still works. Go figure,,,

[jtn]

work is for losers, i just like to sit at home and look at R/c stuff and talk to john on the puter since we all know he does nothing but look at R/C stuff at work. but wait i gotta go to sleep sometime so i can work tonight haha
I wish, some days I do get to mess around some though. :cool:

[JimmyMac]

Good Job Tag! Maybe Justin and I will run Stock rubber tires when you head down. See what ya got Amain dude! hehe...

Catch yall this weekend.... Maybe I'll finish up my EvoIV and run it in Stock alittle? We'll see....

[JimmyMac]

Well I just signed up for Snowbirds.... :rolleyes: I guess I better get my car working in Stock Touring, or I'm in trouble.... haha...

[JimmyMac]

Hey Terell, I sent you a PM....

[npresme]

Jimmy goto bed....LOL

[Ron Zee]

Jimmy, were those ceramic bearings in the 415? If so, how can I tell which are which?

[JimmyMac]

Jimmy goto bed....LOL

Yeah yeah yeah.... been playing with the ipod. My dad has been working on the "conversion" right now. Ran into a problem with the sound not matching up or... out of synch with the video. But he's dealt with that before. He'll figure it out.

Ron, do you not pay attention to what I told you!! :p The ceramic bearings have the red seals (I think haha). They are not metal shielded. They are not teflon shielded. They are uhh plastic shielded.

Terell, you have PM..

[reginald68]

Good Job Tag! Maybe Justin and I will run Stock rubber tires when you head down. See what ya got Amain dude! hehe...

Catch yall this weekend.... Maybe I'll finish up my EvoIV and run it in Stock alittle? We'll see....attention attention, im here to say the great marvin shapiro is going to make the wood this weekend he call me to confirm so beware he coming to put the smack down i will be riding with him to make his only run at the wood lol cya saturday :D

[bmelton]

attention attention, im here to say the great marvin shapiro is going to make the wood this weekend he call me to confirm so beware he coming to put the smack down i will be riding with him to make his only run at the wood lol cya saturday :D
Wanna third party to split the gas with??

[mshap33]

Wanna third party to split the gas with??
8oclock in the morning at the same spot as before it would be an honor for me see ya then

[GAR]

Hey Anthony do you have the T2 yet.

George

[John Tag]

George... Anthony alreays named his new kid..Stomper..LOL

Brandon..Heading north for a little testing I see... :D

[Csteen]

Hey can anyone help with nitro tc3 gearing. Looking for some place that I can get gear charts. Gear Charts.com doesn't do nitro.

[bmelton]

Hey Anthony do you have the T2 yet.

George
If he was smart he would drive it down here to me and let me take it so it would be dialed when he got it back :D !!!

[bmelton]

8oclock in the morning at the same spot as before it would be an honor for me see ya then
Sounds good, make sure reggie knows 8:00 and not 8:30, hahaha.

[bmelton]

Brandon..Heading north for a little testing I see... :D
Yup. Birds will be a different story than the last race.

[bmelton]

Billy/Will Duncan- You guys going to be there Saturday? I have a care package for ya. Went through stuff from last week and have some leftover goodies.

[mshap33]

Sounds good, make sure reggie knows 8:00 and not 8:30, hahaha.
brandon what would your final drive ratio be for the wood thanks marvin

[GAR]

If he was smart he would drive it down here to me and let me take it so it would be dialed when he got it back :D !!!


i'm buy one of the t2s from him

George

[npresme]

Gar- Ygpm

[npresme]

If he was smart he would drive it down here to me and let me take it so it would be dialed when he got it back :D !!!

Naw I don't want it BENT OVER YOUR KNEE or TWISTED EVERY WHICH WAY or BACK WITH BROKEN PARTS! LOL

If it gets broken I want to be the one to do it......

[axrayed1]

I was told if I broke mine this weekend I was s.o.l no parts.

[npresme]

Parts want be in the states for atleast 2 more weeks....

[sedanracer8]

go figure the weekend we go outta town and marvin comes to town. dont take it easy on them boys marvin. give em hell :)

brian

[reginald68]

Sounds good, make sure reggie knows 8:00 and not 8:30, hahaha.ok cya at 8pm ok just kidding

[John Tag]

Marvin.. Stock roll out at 25.5-26 mm and 19T start at 30mm...I bet brandon rolls out at 32mm if he can fit it...Atlas loves gears :D C2s most at Express race ran 30-31mm..

[npresme]

Tag- Where are you racing this weekend????? LOL

[NCSpeedRacer]

Brandon - We'll see ya on Saturday.

[mshap33]

how about for express monster stock. i will using a 116 spur gear i am not sure how to figure roll out tires will be about 58 mill thanks for help

[npresme]

Marvin- Goto www.gearchart.com and it will fill in the roll out and anything else you need.


But with an x-ray and 58mm tires and a 116---a 27 gives ya 24.94 and a 28 gives ya a 25.86

[m3ndo5a]

Jimmy I PM you Back...SOL. Work has been crazy this week. Yuka told me a secret! lol

[henryj]

Hey Steven, you coming to Rosewood tommorrow? I'm not sure if I will make it but I could go late and pick up the motor. Or just hand it over to Jimmy Mac for me.LMK.
Hank

[mshap33]

Marvin- Goto www.gearchart.com and it will fill in the roll out and anything else you need.


But with an x-ray and 58mm tires and a 116---a 27 gives ya 24.94 and a 28 gives ya a 25.86
thanks for your help

[bmelton]

how about for express monster stock. i will using a 116 spur gear i am not sure how to figure roll out tires will be about 58 mill thanks for help
Don't worry, I got ya covered, lol. I have a sheet, how to figure, etc.. We'll get ya squared, and I'll have my truer too incase of any chunks, or if you wanna re-true for the main. Rosewood can be hard on the fronts, and we can even everything up.

[mshap33]

Don't worry, I got ya covered, lol. I have a sheet, how to figure, etc.. We'll get ya squared, and I'll have my truer too incase of any chunks, or if you wanna re-true for the main. Rosewood can be hard on the fronts, and we can even everything up.
thanks for all of team express help see you at 8 0clock i called reggie to remind him thanks marvin

[FLAT BROKE]

Hello all. I have 2 questions.

1.Can someone please tell me who is organizing the off-road and how to get intouch with them?

2. There is a guy by the name of Josh/Joshua that paint bodies. I think he has a web site. Does anyone know it or how to get up with him?

Thanks

[JimmyMac]

Hello all. I have 2 questions.

1.Can someone please tell me who is organizing the off-road and how to get intouch with them?

2. There is a guy by the name of Josh/Joshua that paint bodies. I think he has a web site. Does anyone know it or how to get up with him?

Thanks

Go to the Trinity website, look under forums, then tracks, and you'll see ILP at the Wood(I think). That is where all the offroaders chat. They can hook ya up with any info you need for the "dirt". hehe.... As for Josh... He comes by every now and then. Look up Leadfoot on here. I think that's still his screen name. You might also want to check in the paint forums on this website....

[JimmyMac]

Terell, secret? What's secret? haha... Yuka doesn't know any secrets!! haha..

Anthony, still doin testing on the "ipod". My dad thinks he figured out how to get the audio in~synch with the video. I just downloaded a test video of Incredibles and Predator 2. So we shall see....

Anyways, catch yall tomorrow. I'm still not sure if Justin wants to run rubber tires or not. Especially with Brandon coming down.. :D

[npresme]

I thought everyone says these T2's are hard to come by..... I got two of them in my living room now!

[John Tag]

Good thing that way when I wreck ya you have spare parts next weekend...

[npresme]

Good thing that way when I wreck ya you have spare parts next weekend...


One of them is sold.... I don't think you will wreck me, You would hate to be taking a win from eXpress, wouldn't you? LOL


This ain't gonna be rubber tire racing. You are stepping up with the BIG BOYS now! Don't let that ONE A MAIN swell your head too!

[JimmyMac]

Good run today guys! I didn't have the best of luck. But still a fun day. Congrats to all the winners! And good to see a few old faces there back again. I've decided to put up the 415MSX til the 4mm chassis comes out. So I'll have to figure out what I'm gonna run mean time.

Anyways, anyone been checking out the results for the DHI Cup? I don't know if this is a first, but Hara is NOT in the top 10!! Marc R is on TQ so far with Jilles in 2nd. Paul Lemieux is sitting 9th. And for Justin and Hank... Leemu is sitting 4th.

Well let me head off and go eat my cheese cake.... Catch yall next weekend...

[Billy McCormack]

Good racing fellas,,

The results are posted on Rosewoods new site...Here is the (temporary) web addy to the new site & results

Click Here (http://www.sbrgamer.com/rosewoodrc/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=12)

I'm already looking forward to next weekend :D

[mshap33]

i just wanted to let everyone know i had a great time. thanks brandon and reggie for all of your help. it was good to see jimmy mac again next time i will try to remember the bip bip. see you all in two weeks. driving home i learned something about reggie that i didnt know he can speak a foreign language ha ha marvin

[npresme]

i learned something about reggie that i didnt know he can speak a foreign language ha ha marvin


Where have you been...we all knew that about 10,000 post ago! :eek: :D

[mshap33]

[QUOTE=npresme]Where have you been...we all knew that about 10,000 post ago!
ask brandon :this is a new one

[John Tag]

Oh. no did Reg use a vowel... :D

[bmelton]

Glenn and Ron- Great job guys keeping things rolling along smoothly. Packed up and on the road by 7:00 was awesome. Waiting on people was no problem because the rounds began on the hour every hour, even with a resort. Yesterday could be a role model day for how every week could go. ;) :) .

Everybody from now on- Jimmy is to be referred to as "IMac" :D .

Tag- next time you decide to cut a motor down to the bottom of the comm, make sure to give me a different one to race on the next week, lol. Guess that's what I get for only owning one stock motor at a time :rolleyes: . Thanks Marvin for the loaner motor so I could race the main.

BTW- I ran the new Atlas 19T in practice, and it runs really good. This will be the one to have here in a few weeks when the orders are in, and they receive the ROAR approval.

[reginald68]

Oh. no did Reg use a vowel... :Dyes john tag i used a.e i. o.u vowels :eek:

[reginald68]

Glenn and Ron- Great job guys keeping things rolling along smoothly. Packed up and on the road by 7:00 was awesome. Waiting on people was no problem because the rounds began on the hour every hour, even with a resort. Yesterday could be a role model day for how every week could go. ;) :) .

Everybody from now on- Jimmy is to be referred to as "IMac" :D .

Tag- next time you decide to cut a motor down to the bottom of the comm, make sure to give me a different one to race on the next week, lol. Guess that's what I get for only owning one stock motor at a time :rolleyes: . Thanks Marvin for the loaner motor so I could race the main.

BTW- I ran the new Atlas 19T in practice, and it runs really good. This will be the one to have here in a few weeks when the orders are in, and they receive the ROAR approval.jmac is know to be imacburgler with the black cap :eek:

[reginald68]

Where have you been...we all knew that about 10,000 post ago! :eek: :Dhey i can speak 4 languages which one u like buddy :)

[reginald68]

Good racing fellas,,

The results are posted on Rosewoods new site...Here is the (temporary) web addy to the new site & results

Click Here (http://www.sbrgamer.com/rosewoodrc/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=12)

I'm already looking forward to next weekend :Dhey cable man we were behind u when going thru raleigh going in out of lanes ur one crazy road runner man also how can u drive with shades at night :D

[reginald68]

Terell, secret? What's secret? haha... Yuka doesn't know any secrets!! haha..

Anthony, still doin testing on the "ipod". My dad thinks he figured out how to get the audio in~synch with the video. I just downloaded a test video of Incredibles and Predator 2. So we shall see....

Anyways, catch yall tomorrow. I'm still not sure if Justin wants to run rubber tires or not. Especially with Brandon coming down.. :Dwhat u done to terell car in the main he came from the bck to front fast i guess it pays to be late every heat/ main good driving terell also good run ron

[reginald68]

I thought everyone says these T2's are hard to come by..... I got two of them in my living room now!
ummmmmmmmm like a kid in a candy store let me borrow 1000 for the snowbirds i know u got it big money :D

[JimmyMac]

Reggie speaks 4 different languages? English must be the 4th one then! hehe...

I guess I'm gonna have to find some Apple Computer logo stickers to put on my car from now on..... hehe..

I think I'm gonna have to get me one of those new Atlas 19t motors for the TCS race in March. The design on those new Atlas motors look pretty cool.

Terell did his own thing! Only thing I showed him was tweak/droop. I thought he ran his Yokomo in the main. Not sure. But he keeps goin back to that car for some reason.... :D

Anyway's, I'm getting my EvoIV ready. Almost finished putting on a brand new chassis on it last night. Just gotta get the electronics in it and I'll be all set. I'll start off with my 415 setup and go from there... Catch yall next weekend...

[Ron Zee]

Hey Jimmy, you can use mine from the 415 if ya want!! LOL (seeing as it's his setup anyhow!!)

Car ran awsome yesterday, still can't figure out what the driver did to get it that good. (for him) I replaced 2 rear bearings in the car to tighten up the rear wheels (like 2* camber changes!!) and then set the car up according to the sheet, (except for the droop as it's not on there!!) and went from there. The tires were new Parmas Plaid and purples and cut to 58mm. So,,, who wants to bet this was a fluke?? Whatever,, I had fun for the most part yesterday and I hope the luck continues for a little while,,,

[JimmyMac]

No Ron, you'll need the car for the Birds. I can always buy a 3mm chassis if the 4mm doesn't come out by then.

Anyways, Terell, I'll call ya tomorrow about the flight info. I guess I could call Ron too since you added him in there... :rolleyes: That is if you still want to go?

[Ron Zee]

Hey Terrell, PM me as we gotta get things straightened out about Orlando. We just need to talk about stuff get it all figured out like who's leaving when, how they getting there, ect.

Also, Laurie,, what was that address for the rolll out/ gear chart sheet you had for the 415?? Yeah, I shoulda wrote it down,,,, :eek:

[npresme]

Ron I am not Laurie....

But www.Gearchart.com has the rollout sheets on it. I think that is the one he uses.

just go there and plug in all the info and there it is.... LOL

[sedanracer8]

well we made it back from MD. Had a good time up there track was fast but technical. i didnt have the best race day but still had fun. my first qualifier was my best one turning 22 laps in a 5.05 after that i only managed to make 13 more laps the rest of the day. haha john ended up running 23 laps in like 5.08 or something and qualifying for the Bmain and mark ran 21 laps but somehow made the A-main haha even after telling them twice it was wrong his name still ended up in the A-main with 24 laps, he is better than i am cause i would of ran it, but he ended up finding the guy who was on pole in b and switched places with him. so mark ran in the B and was having a good run till one guy decided to punt him into the leader. mark decided to pull off after that. John ran a heck of a race running 2nd the first minute and a half until guy hood got by John fell back a little but then with about 1 1/2 left in the race he started reeling him back in , getting right up on his bumper waiting for him to make a mistake, until the same car that ran into mark decided not to move over for the leaders and sent johns car airborn. i ran 7 laps in the c main until i got hacked into the wall and broke a c hub. all in all a good weekend we had fun, sat next to some fun folks and had the most fun bench racing with them i think. the race was not ran as well as last years but it was still ok.

[npresme]

Jimmy here are some vids. you will like.....

http://www.racerc.dk/files/pix2006/dhi2006/stock%201.wmv

http://www.racerc.dk/files/pix2006/dhi2006/stock2.wmv

http://www.racerc.dk/files/pix2006/dhi2006/stock3.wmv

http://www.racerc.dk/files/pix2006/dhi2006/mod1.wmv

[DBWalker]

Good videos Anthony. :)

[m3ndo5a]

Jimmy I am wait........Yes I am going. But let me know how you plan to travel. By the way Ron how do you plan to travel?

Jimmy I can send you the money and you can make the arrangemnets.

Reg the car was the Yokomo LCG. Although it was not as fast as it could have been I will work on that. I had no luck at all with the 415 or Cyclone.(parts kept falling off, I guess I will thread lock everything now.)

[scoot]

Hey Terrell, PM me as we gotta get things straightened out about Orlando. We just need to talk about stuff get it all figured out like who's leaving when, how they getting there, ect.

Also, Laurie,, what was that address for the rolll out/ gear chart sheet you had for the 415?? Yeah, I shoulda wrote it down,,,, :eek:
http://www.arroyoc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=utilities.gear&fromflash=yes

[npresme]

Gar-YGPM

[reginald68]

Jimmy I am wait........Yes I am going. But let me know how you plan to travel. By the way Ron how do you plan to travel?

Jimmy I can send you the money and you can make the arrangemnets.

Reg the car was the Yokomo LCG. Although it was not as fast as it could have been I will work on that. I had no luck at all with the 415 or Cyclone.(parts kept falling off, I guess I will thread lock everything now.)
hey ur car was fast i was trying to get to you i did not know u got a cyclone im running mines and love it i just need to get a grip of hp from those rosewood guys :)

[Ron Zee]

I'll be going with Justin and his family, we're sharing the driving, but not the room right now. So,,, if you come, you and I will be splitting the room. Good thing is it'll be just us two, bad thing is the cost. Anyhoo, I got room reserved from Tues. to Sunday. Then I get to sit with the weenyhead all the way home. :rolleyes:

Anyway, it should be all good, I hope!! :cool:

[reginald68]

I'll be going with Justin and his family, we're sharing the driving, but not the room right now. So,,, if you come, you and I will be splitting the room. Good thing is it'll be just us two, bad thing is the cost. Anyhoo, I got room reserved from Tues. to Sunday. Then I get to sit with the weenyhead all the way home. :rolleyes:

Anyway, it should be all good, I hope!! :cool:is it going to tke u 2 days to get there like u said saturday

[JimmyMac]

Well I just filed my Taxes.. I'm getting $1,000,000.23 back!!!! Free 415MSX R2 for everyone!!! Yipee!!!! NOT! haha..... Oh well... something to pay for my "Florida" vacation coming up next month... :D

[Ron Zee]

No, it took about 10 or so hours last year, road delays not included. Even so, it took like 11.5-12 hours last year. I forget,, I sorta slept through a lot of it,,,

[reginald68]

No, it took about 10 or so hours last year, road delays not included. Even so, it took like 11.5-12 hours last year. I forget,, I sorta slept through a lot of it,,,only 7.5 to 8 from here

[npresme]

No, it took about 10 or so hours last year, road delays not included. Even so, it took like 11.5-12 hours last year. I forget,, I sorta slept through a lot of it,,,


What?

Were you guys driving Miss Daisy?

I did a Mapquest from Goldsboro to Orlando.... Its 530 miles straight down 95 and 50 miles on I-4.....You should be driving ATLEAST 80mph on both roads, 110mph if your Tag!

So 600miles/80mph=7.5 hrs....


For some reason I thought Brandon and I left 4 hrs. behind you guys last year and passed you in Daytona.....LOL

[John Tag]

only 7.5 to 8 from here

Reggie I'm leaving early Tuesday morning 4amish..If you want to ride along let me know...Just make sure your medical inc is up to date...6 hrs and done.. :D

[Ron Zee]

Like I said, I sorta slept through most of it. And then there was the I-95 truck fire and the Olds overheating. BUT, we didn't do 80 either. I think the fastest we got might have been 75 or so and then only for a little bit. Who knows,, I may drive my T-bird all by my lonesome this time. Just to see how long it would take. (better take a gallon of coffee and a few boxes of No-Doze,,)

[npresme]

Reggie I'm leaving early Tuesday morning 4amish..If you want to ride along let me know...Just make sure your medical inc is up to date...6 hrs and done.. :D



You better hold up Cowboy..... You better leave room for Brandon and My race stuff.

I know how much you take and with mine and Brandons stuff, Reggie might have to sit on the roof rack! LOL

[reginald68]

Reggie I'm leaving early Tuesday morning 4amish..If you want to ride along let me know...Just make sure your medical inc is up to date...6 hrs and done.. :Dme and the wife will be there sat check in sunday, we hve time share in orlando to check on and my med insurance is up to par johnny tag just mke sure u still hve points on ur license heading south mr. express :eek:

[reginald68]

You better hold up Cowboy..... You better leave room for Brandon and My race stuff.

I know how much you take and with mine and Brandons stuff, Reggie might have to sit on the roof rack! LOL i might push his top in put a dent it the way he drives i may not survive up top brotha get ashy

[reginald68]

Like I said, I sorta slept through most of it. And then there was the I-95 truck fire and the Olds overheating. BUT, we didn't do 80 either. I think the fastest we got might have been 75 or so and then only for a little bit. Who knows,, I may drive my T-bird all by my lonesome this time. Just to see how long it would take. (better take a gallon of coffee and a few boxes of No-Doze,,)if u drive by urself it still be 20 hr u stop, eat, then restroom, every 1hr, about when u get there club race start, first heat :o

[Ron Zee]

Well, the way things are going right now,, I might even have to pull out of going. Having to stop every few miles is gonna suck if things go on like they are right now. Hopefully, the meds I got will work,,,Time will tell,,,

Also, selling the Dyno and a radio. PM me for more info if ya want it.

[teamhyperdrive]

Well, the way things are going right now,, I might even have to pull out of going. Having to stop every few miles is gonna suck if things go on like they are right now. Hopefully, the meds I got will work,,,Time will tell,,,

Also, selling the Dyno and a radio. PM me for more info if ya want it.
What dyno do you have and how much or what are you wanting?Humm if you have a competiton thirty dyno then pm me.

[burntslapup]

Reggie I saw a sign today in the window of Bath & Beyond... 40% off all lotions.... But I dont know if they sale it by the Tub or not :D :D

[reginald68]

Reggie I saw a sign today in the window of Bath & Beyond... 40% off all lotions.... But I dont know if they sale it by the Tub or not :D :Dso why u did nott get it and smell sweet for ur self :eek:

[baddtwodeebone]

I am in dire need of a rear ball diff for an old HPI Pro elec TC. I think the Pro-2 rear diff would also fit. If anybody has one and is willing to sell/barter, could you please PM me. P.S. I'm a member of TRRAC and will be at Durham on Sunday.

I've also got (3) Losi XXXS's (including BMelton's all-graphite pro car) plus about $400 in graphite and titanium parts...I'd like to trade for a Nitro TC! I'll also have those with me on Sunday. If you wanna see pix of the pro ride e-mail thumperdcs@msn.com and I'll send some (too big to upload here).

Take care,

Dave S.

[NCSpeedRacer]

Laurie - Will and I are coming to race tomorow if you want to bring that stuff you were telling me about.

See yall in the morning.

[JimmyMac]

Well I will be racing my EvoIV tomorrow. See what it can do. If I can't get anything done with that, then maybe Laurie will let me borrow that MSX top deck he built.. hint hint!! hehe..

Terell, pick a car and stick with it for the next few weeks. We'll get a baseline setup for ya for da Birds! No more switch cars every qualifier!!

Well catch yall in da morning....

[Billy McCormack]

Good racing everyone...

Congrats to all the winners...

The results are posted...Here is the temporary web address for the new site

Click HERE (http://www.sbrgamer.com/rosewoodrc/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=13)

See ya'll next weekend :D

[FocusdSound]

Had a great time. Thanks for showing me the ropes. After getting the secret traction compound at dinner I still can't get it right. I may be the smelliest car running the track but I'll work it out. Next time I'll try and actually race. Also thank you Laurie for the deal on the batteries. Much apprciated for a beginner with a notebook full of things to get for the underestimated TC4.

Mike

[FocusdSound]

Just to throw it out there. I am looking for a list of things I will need to be competitive for racing. It would be nice to have you guys make a list of things absolutely essential to have either for the car itself or for your pit area. I have been looking at Novak Millenium Pro chargers on ebay and almost bought one. I am still a little reserved and need more input before I spend some money. Again thanks for the time you spent showing me the ropes Saturday.

[jtn]

Just to throw it out there. I am looking for a list of things I will need to be competitive for racing. It would be nice to have you guys make a list of things absolutely essential to have either for the car itself or for your pit area. I have been looking at Novak Millenium Pro chargers on ebay and almost bought one. I am still a little reserved and need more input before I spend some money. Again thanks for the time you spent showing me the ropes Saturday.

I am sure Jimmy will help you out on a good list, but just for starters.... I would recommend the LRP Pulsar Competition 1 or 2 charger instead of the Millenium pro. Just for the simple fact that it will run a lathe & break in motors and they are about the same size.

[JimmyMac]

Mike, like that John (jtn) said, the LRP Pulsar chargers are great. Just do not use the discharge feature. I melted my old LRP charger doin this (internal fans malfunctioned). The Novak MP chargers are great too. I had one. But the LRP offers more features/bang for your buck. So if you can find one of those for cheap get it. If not, and the Novak is in your budget, you can't go wrong with that either.

Since you are just starting out racing, best thing is to just come out and race and find out what you really need. Besides a good charger and some descent batteries, get some spare parts like arms, steering knuckles, caster blocks, rear hubs, and hinge pins. Also, a descent ESC is something you should have. Is your Brushless ESC also a brushed ESC? Get a good stock motor. Right now the Monster Stocks are the ticket. Ask John Tag (aka Express Motorsports motorman) for a good one. I would get 2. One for racing and one for practice. I could give ya one free for practice. I have too many laying around.. hehe.. Did Laurie talk to you about direct solder or using Deans Plugs? If you use plugs.. only use Deans. They are the best. There is another good connector called bullet/euro/corrally connectors. I used to use them. But if you don't pay attention, you could plug your battery in backwards and fry everything. If you want to direct solder, get a good soldering iron. If you don't have one, Glenn actually sells a good cheap iron for like $18 +/- at his store in town. That's the one I use. Works great! Or you can pay alot more for a Hakko.

Blah blah blah... hehe....

[FocusdSound]

The Novak I have will do brushed mode as well as stock mode. So I shouldn't have a problem there. I am watching a few of the LRP chargers right now as well as the Duratrax ICE charger (not sure of the quality but have read good things). I have no problem buying a stock motor or two. I have a Snap On Butane powered Soldering iron that I use all the time. I already have cut off my Deans plugs I was using and will solder from now on in as it takes no time.

[nomac]

the ice is an outstanding charger. saw a few newer racers upgrade to one last year...their speed went up! it does motors...graphs..thermal charging...discharging..the works! for most "die-hard" racers, the discharge rate is a little low (10 amps). but there are ways around that! :D. the ice is my current primary charger! you get a lot of charger for $$$ you pay for it.

[npresme]

I have a Novak Millen. Its not the PRO version (little older) That I haven't used in a few months if you are interested I will let it go for $40! I want be able to make it for two weeks.

Just let me know and I will bring it then.

[Ron Zee]

As for a charger, I have a Victor Hi-IQ that still works great. There isn't a manual, but this is the easiest to use charger ever made. It'll charge, discharge, cycle, run motors, motor lathes, it even has a volt meter if you need one. It'll even do lap times if you want! It'll need a power supply though. Hobbico's will do fine. Yes,, it's old, but it can do NiMhs as well as Nicds as everything is adjustable on it. Like I said, it's pretty easy to use. 100.00 and it'll go home with whoever wants it.

[bmelton]

John, Mark, Brian- You guys going to Debbie's this weekend??

[axrayed1]

I thought about it but kind of don't like the poll.

[henryj]

Hey Brandon, Joseph and I are going as well as Justin.

[jtn]

my funds are too low after the new car and trip to Mimi's last week.

[bmelton]

I thought about it but kind of don't like the poll.
Man I here ya there, that pole can be annoying if you're in the wrong place.

Hank- Cool deal, see you guys up there.

Jtn- Trust me I know. I didn't get the new car just so I can keep going to races. New car or travel, lol. No point in having the new car if you can't go anywhere to race it, lol.

I will get the T2 for asphalt season and a fresh start.

[axrayed1]

Maybe by the time you get one there will be parts for it.

[npresme]

Parts- you guys just don't know where to look for them.....

[jtn]

hey Mark......Team Tamale already has c-hubs and steering blocks for the T2.

I never said I wasn't gonna go race it...just will have to be locally for awhile. ;)

[npresme]

JTN- Brandons local is 3 hrs away.....LOL

[jtn]

Parts- you guys just don't know where to look for them.....

alright...spill it.

[npresme]

JTN- You disappoint me on this one.... everything in life isn't handed to us on a silver platter.... Do some reading and searching, you will find them! LOL

Man I love knowing things others want to know!!!!!


BTW if you really want to know you can PM me for my Paypal account and I will gladly tell the highest deposit in it.....................

[jtn]

yeah yeah.....thanks for the help.

[John Tag]

HK Model says they have T2 parts in stock..:)

[npresme]

You are very welcome! LOL

No really I have no clue about parts! I was just pulling your leg. THe only parts i have seen were in Pauls box this past weekend...

[npresme]

Sure is quiet in here!

[Ron Zee]

Might have somethig to do with the stupid forum being down for two days,,,, :eek:

[npresme]

My forum has been fine...Durham has even had post on the past three days!

Maybe your computer was on the fritz!

[FocusdSound]

I have been on a buying spree this past week. I plan on racing a week from Saturday. I wish I didn't have to work this weekend. Got my hands on a LRP charger some more batteries, Integy setup equipment, and some parts for my car. I was looking at my car and it was way way out of alignment.

[baddtwodeebone]

Ron Zee...the forum is not down, but I had the same issue for two days. Finally windows prompted me to send an error report, I downloaded Windows search bar, and all my forums came back right after that. I think Bill Gates is messin' with us all agin!

[JimmyMac]

I couldn't get back in this forum either! But I hacked my way back hehe... I jusk linked onto this forum from the Durham website.

Well back to bed...

[npresme]

It must be ya'll servers! I am able to get on anytime I check.....

[jtn]

thanks Jimmy. What happen to all of yesterdays posts?

[baddtwodeebone]

This site really is screwy lately. Seems like I have to hack in thru a back door unless it's the middle of a weekday. Think this is just a traffic thing???

[jtn]

There is another forum on RC Tech that some of us have been posting on.... http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2103534#post2103534

[burntslapup]

I'm with Ant on this... I've been able to get on and off when ever I want...

[jtn]

That's why I think it has something to do with certain ISPs. I can only access it if I use the backdoor link that Jimmy posted on RcTech.

[JimmyMac]

Yeah, I dunno. I'll have to use my dad's computer and see if his can log in or not. I dunno.

Anyways, good run everyone. Had fun today. Finally got the car (EvoIV) close to how I want it. I was able to TQ. But I cracked in the main haha. Got a good start. A good lap or 2... but piked it and fell back to like 5 or 7th or something. I dunno. But I was able to get back to 3rd. That 19sec lap killed me. Oh well. I'm gonna convert the setup over to the 415 and see how it does next week. If I don't like it.. then the EvoIV will be my car for the Birds.

Congrats to the winners. I'll catch yall next weekend!

Oh Ron, your car looked good today. I can also see Calvin getting better and better. Good win and bumpup from the B Reggie. Terrell, I'll post my EvoIV setup for ya later on. I have to measure everything and wright it down. Marv! Sorry to see your wheel fall off! But ya did better than last time! And that's good! Charlie... does your car push or over steer! hehe..

L8Rz

[Billy McCormack]

Great racing today fellas...

I wish i could have made the Main..Not sure what caused my batts to explode right before the race started..

Congrats on your win Lauire..Nice job on the TQ Jimmy..I think you've got that car figured out now

See ya'll next weekend

Results are posted

CLICK HERE (http://www.sbrgamer.com/rosewoodrc/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=14)

[Billy McCormack]

Jimmy, you were telling me that i could use a losi thrust bearing in the X-Ray diff...I pulled my diffs apart and the reason it was getting really tight toward the end of the day was cause the (carbide ball bearing axial , part#963030) was trashed big time...Everything else in the diff is fine...Is this what the losi bearing would be replacing?..If so , do you have the part # for it???

Thanks

[mshap33]

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone that helped me. Ron and Glenn thanks for runningthe show on time, really appreciated. had a great time, next time 1 lap better hope to see ya soon marvin

[jtn]

Hey Laurie, I will take the charger. See you Saturday.

[JimmyMac]

I think you posted the wrong part number, that number is for the belleville or spring washers... I think you mean #930138 (the 2 washers with the bearing/race inbetween). If that is what you mean, then yes... the Losi thrust bearing will work. But I do not know the part number. I got mine off of Keith Trapp. So he may know. Or Brandon or Anthony might know as well. Or you could always buy a Tamiya! hehe...

[m3ndo5a]

Jimmy you do not have to place an order for me on the center post, But you can send the information on the Evo, Would my roll center be a little different from the EVo iv. because of the bulk heads?

You and Lori step your game up.
Reg I have a set up for the CYC....if you want it? I will be racing the evo ms and back up will be.....?

[JimmyMac]

Terrell, I will post up the EvoIV setup after I take a shower. I'll even mention some changes I will make. But I won't be racing the EvoIV this weekend. I transfered the whole setup over to the MSX. I wanna see if the belt can smooth out the car. As for the center posts... it was a no go on ordering them anyways... they sold out of my aluminum diffs. So it was no use in making the order. I did find that during the main when I got TBoned... it bent one of my rear aluminum hubs!! That and destroyed the 2 rear bearings with it. So I know that hurt me. Anyways... I'll be back... then I'll photoshop up a setup for ya..... Oh and one other thing... I'm using MS bulkheads on my EvoIV. They are same dimension as the standard EvoIV bulkheads...

[Dee]

Geez, this is the first time I've been able to get on here in days! :confused:

I'm s-l-o-w-l-y making some progress with my driving. Having alot of fun with the Mini. So much, I'm putting the 'ol Losi back together, to see if I can make a few laps next time without wiping out suspension parts.... :o

[reginald68]

Jimmy you do not have to place an order for me on the center post, But you can send the information on the Evo, Would my roll center be a little different from the EVo iv. because of the bulk heads?

You and Lori step your game up.
Reg I have a set up for the CYC....if you want it? I will be racing the evo ms and back up will be.....?go ahead and send it im going to chnge a few things also fellow racer what can u do to get more horsepower please let me know thxs reggie terrell call me 8032898183 tonite if u can

[JimmyMac]

Terrell, the EvoIV setup file is too big to download here. Just I posted it on RCTech. Just click here (http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2107782#post2107782) for a link to the page. Scroll down to my post aka.. KilRuf...

Some changes I would make would be using AE 60wt oil (maybe even 70wt). I think the XRay oil is more like AE 45wt. I also used the new aluminum damper retainer (1mm down type) #53876. Don't forget that I also used the HPI Pro4 aluminum steering knuckles with Pro4 front axles with Corally steel dogbones. Also don't forget that the front block is a "B" block. Not "1B" block. The B block sits 1mm higher than the 1B block. This gives the car some kickup. Any questions just let me know...

[npresme]

Any questions just let me know...

Yeah what did I win for my prediction of you buying a new car? LOL

[npresme]

Well I see what you guys were talking about.... Last night I couldn't log on! So it must have been a problem on thier end!

[burntslapup]

GEEZ ant we heard ya the first time..... :D :D

[calvin_kim]

How to delete this post..oops..

[calvin_kim]

I really thanks that everyone helped me.
Jimmy,Terrel,Laurie,Justin,Goerge,Ron,will,Billy And other people.
I really appreciated to them.
It was great time while I have been race at rosewood.
I will leave NC at Feb,16th.
I'll go back to South Korea..not north :)

When I started carfet racing.
I got 17 laps.Now I can get 21 laps.
Everyone helped me so I could get good results.
Also I getting better and better.

I 'll try to get 22laps in this saturday.
It will be final race to me.
I'll keep going to racing after I go back to Korea.

I 'll be back to NC at october.But not sure.
I'll try to come back to rosewood.

See you everyone this saturday.


Yeah, I dunno. I'll have to use my dad's computer and see if his can log in or not. I dunno.

Anyways, good run everyone. Had fun today. Finally got the car (EvoIV) close to how I want it. I was able to TQ. But I cracked in the main haha. Got a good start. A good lap or 2... but piked it and fell back to like 5 or 7th or something. I dunno. But I was able to get back to 3rd. That 19sec lap killed me. Oh well. I'm gonna convert the setup over to the 415 and see how it does next week. If I don't like it.. then the EvoIV will be my car for the Birds.

Congrats to the winners. I'll catch yall next weekend!

Oh Ron, your car looked good today. I can also see Calvin getting better and better. Good win and bumpup from the B Reggie. Terrell, I'll post my EvoIV setup for ya later on. I have to measure everything and wright it down. Marv! Sorry to see your wheel fall off! But ya did better than last time! And that's good! Charlie... does your car push or over steer! hehe..

L8Rz

[JimmyMac]

I will see you Saturday Calvin! Thanks for coming out. Any time you need help just ask! We will be looking forward to your return in October! Have a safe trip home!

[John Tag]

Calvin.. It was great to meet you the few times I had..Hope to see you back and have a safe trip back..

See you soon..

John Tag

[calvin_kim]

Thanks Jimmy!!


I will see you Saturday Calvin! Thanks for coming out. Any time you need help just ask! We will be looking forward to your return in October! Have a safe trip home!

[calvin_kim]

Thanks John.

I just remember that your impressive runs.
And your nick name is motor man.
Also I like your super ultra motor. :)
I'll keep using team express products after go back to my country.
I will spread a rumor about your products to my friend that working great!!!
I never seen before!!.

I hope to see you again John.
When I come back to rosewood.
I will become a strong racer.*-*
Thanks again.

Calvin.. It was great to meet you the few times I had..Hope to see you back and have a safe trip back..

See you soon..

John Tag

[Tarheel]

Great night of racing. Congrads to Justin and good luck to everyone going to the birds. Calvin, it's been a pleasure knowing you and having you race with us. You will surely be missed. It's been fun watching your skills getting better each week. I want to see 22 laps when you get back. Have a safe trip home and we'll see you in October.
Glenn

[carp1980]

Hey Glenn, i forgot what day you guys run. Saturday or sundays? I might be able to make it out this weekend to watch. Anyone trying to sell a good car?

Rob

[sedanracer8]

i have a xray fk05 i will sell with extra parts pm me

[DBWalker]

Rob---Depending on what you are looking for, I have a TC3 that I am willing to part with. Let me know if you have any questions. Have a nice day and God bless. :)

Don

[ShadowWolf81]

Anyone have decent skills at Airbrushing RC Bodies? trying to find someoen that'll paint a body for me as i cant even paint a stick-figure strait. am going to be useing the body in 'show' classes, not for Raceing so trying to get it painted nicely. Just havent made up my mind on what type of Design i want =T


Also, ive still got that 1/12 scale Oval racer im trying to sell for $100 if anyones interested in it. all it needs is a radio and it'll run =)

[cowboy 2]

pic of track

[wlmaye]

pic of track

This is an old thread, you can see pics of the track at www.glennshobbycorner.com (http://glennshobbycorner.com/rcracing.html) or on the newer thread in various posts.

Thanks,
Bill