TRRAC @ RC Speedway

[NCSpeedRacer]

10-4 thnks John.

[JimmyMac]

Yes, oneways on carpet is for rubber tire racing. It's the only way to go. But with foams, you must have a diff. Well... if you want to be fast, then you need a diff. If you want to just drive around and have fun and not be competitive... then anything goes.. haha...

[1ATXtogo1]

where will the off road track be??
that would be real cool

[axrayed1]

where will the off road track be??
that would be real cool
The offroad track thay were talking about is in goldsboro

[tarheelquality]

Mark, just got the old xray back together, had a couple of really bad bearings, one in the back was clicking! Now to work on the Mini I got from you. See you Saturday.

[Csteen]

Were is everyone going to race saturday? I'd like to come check out some carpet racing.

[jtn]

We will be at Rosewood tomorrow.

[Csteen]

We will be at Rosewood tomorrow.
Were is Rosewood?

[jtn]

Just about to Goldsboro off of 70.

Here is the track address, you should be able to pull it up on Mapquest.....

651 Community Dr, Goldsboro, NC 27530

[Csteen]

Where is Sandhills at and are they open on Saturday. The link on the website doesn't work. Was told that would be the place to buy batteries.

[jtn]

They are down US 1 in Vass...... You can also pick up Batteries at Rosewood. or you may also want to check with John Tag\Express. I think he will also be at Rosewood tomorrow.

[Csteen]

Does anyone have anything to say about a Xray EVO2? Are they a good or bad investment?

[JimmyMac]

If you are new to Touring cars, the XRay can be very confusing. It is a very precise car with some adjustments that can get you lost. However, it is about the highest quality car you can buy. And very durable. I've seen Mark P race his and take a licken and keep on ticken.. haha..

[jtn]

CSteen - I have seen a few used FK05 cars for sale here: http://www.rctech.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=16

[tarheelquality]

Mark, Do you still have some of the TRAAC club stickers?

[calvin_kim]

I scared carpet race...:)
But I'll try next saturday.
See you guys next race.
And...Team orion launched Li-po battery.
Check this link~.

http://www.teamorion.com/news.asp?id=458

[JimmyMac]

That's okay Calvin, just be sure you and Charlie get a front diff this time!! One-ways can be difficult to drive on carpet!

[John Tag]

One ways on carpet...wow thats the wild side...

[JimmyMac]

Yeah, Charlie is kinda new to Touring cars. He was trying to race his EvoIV on carpet yesterday with a oneway since he doesn't have a diff. I kept telling him to take Calvin's rear diff from his car and put it up front in Charlie's. But he wouldn't do it.. hehe Had I brought my Tamiya parts, I would have loaned him mine.

[nomac]

did the one-way thing on carpet ONE time! had pretty good results but a super scary ride! lots of two wheel action! P.S. I'm sorry for who's snicker bar i sat on! LOL

[calvin_kim]

Yeah, Charlie is kinda new to Touring cars. He was trying to race his EvoIV on carpet yesterday with a oneway since he doesn't have a diff. I kept telling him to take Calvin's rear diff from his car and put it up front in Charlie's. But he wouldn't do it.. hehe Had I brought my Tamiya parts, I would have loaned him mine.

It is.....Really hard to find to full set of evo4 diff...lol.
I need two of diff for charlie and me...T.T
Nobody has not a stock of evo4 diff full set....
Each parts are split on each web site as
ebay,speedtech,precisionrc,towerhobbies....lol
So I don't know that would delievery on time or not.
Charlie and I are serious and it is in agony.
Help chalie and calvin please~~ :D

[cheerwhiner]

man i blew up some bearings this year or something.....found out that 4 were BAD in the tc4 today! OK I want a rematch of our last race now! well its like night and day when i replaced them. Can't wait until next year now :D

[nomac]

let's get thru the carpet season first! LOL. good to hear you found your handling gremlins. mine are still with me...sort of. having quite a fit with the rear end....it wants to swing out all the time. got that "floaty" feeling to it. (no , not gas!). have you seen the wood's new layout? looks very good this year..i hope they keep it (or one like it).
this week-end looks to be a free one. i sure hope so! i need to time for myself! (and a nice new can of ground effects! LOL)
this week, i wanna mix it up a bit. plan on bringing an old fav and an old nemesis to the track. yep! i get to race my old x-ray from back in the day! the T1! i was pretty fast with it in mooresville, lets see how i do with it now-a-days! i always felt the x-ray was the best tourer ever made, now let's see how "grandpa" fares against these noo-skool cars. HAHA!!! and yes i'll have the ole tc3 with me too. car's not been too bad on asphalt but on carpet....FUGHITABOUTIT!!!! i have the worst luck with it! well lemme stop blabberin an give somebody else a chance to post!

mark....you have any 30mm zero off-set foams? hmmmm...perhaps something in a 30 to 35 rear shore?

[Cosmo]

Okay, I get all confused with all these different threads, and everyone talking about all the different tracks. Of course, I tend to stay confused these days...

I'm planning on getting back into racing right after Christmas. Electric touring cars probably. So, where is the place to race? Somebody PM or e-mail me with the details, if you don't mind, and if possible a web site with a schedule or something. chad@cosmo-graphics.com

[Ron Zee]

Hey Pete, that wasn't my old TC3 is it? Wondered what became of it.

P.S. never use touring car rims and tires on a Mini-Cooper. For some reason, it don't stay upright!!??!!

[npresme]

P.S. never use touring car rims and tires on a Mini-Cooper. For some reason, it don't stay upright!!??!!


What did it become alittle "Anna Nicole Smith" on ya?

[axrayed1]

Sorry Pete gave Steven all my old tires about a month ago.

[tarheelquality]

Mark, any of the club stickers left?

[axrayed1]

I have a few left what color do you want.

[tarheelquality]

Black, or white if no black, going on metallic burgundy.

[Ron Zee]

Stickas?? We doon need no stinkin' stickas!

[tarheelquality]

I do, thats how I keep the body together through extra races.

[burntslapup]

you need to head to Wal-Mart and get a roll of Camo duck tape, It's tuff, sticky, and you cant see it when applied...

[tarheelquality]

Yeah but the club stickers look better!

[npresme]

Mark-YGPM

[Ron Zee]

Hmmm, that's what stickers are for? I thought they were to decorate the body. LOL

If you get me something to scan, I can make ya a sticker or two,,,

[Wycliffe919]

Hey fellas looking to join the charter so that I can be well informed for the next race season. I was there 2 years ago, when I believe you guys held the nationals at RCSpeedway. We were the guys trying to race on sunday, and causing you guys slow laps due to being all over the track :D

The location was perfect 'cause I live right off of Trinity & Avondale. After nationals it was pretty hard to keep track of you guys. One week I would be on 70 and I would notice people on the driver's stand, then the next week there would be no shows.

give me a holla on the "Wood" u guys keep mentioning - Where, when, wazzzupp.

Wycliffe919
Roar member 3-107252

[tarheelquality]

We will be starting back sometime in March, watch this thread for more info. We race in season every other week on Sunday.

The Wood is just this side of Goldsboro in the Rosewood community, racing every Saturday inside on the carpet for the winter. Racing starts at 3pm. For more info look on the Rosewood thread on this board.
Tom

[Wycliffe919]

Will do. Do I do a Rosewood search?

[Wycliffe919]

i got it, thanx buddy

[tarheelquality]

No problem, hope to see you out there.

[FrankW]

Does anyone know this teamhyperdrive character? He stole a TC4 from me in a trade that went sour. If anyone can help with contact information, that would be helpful. Thank you.

[teamhyperdrive]

Stole?I dont think so.We argreed on a deal and thats whats gonna happen or you can have your car back.Let me know but your "stole" aquisition is really a false and lame statement.Better yet, i'll just send you the car back if your'e gonna post crap like that.Anybody on this forum knows me and they know i'm not like that so consider your car returned.I"M done.

[FrankW]

I sent you the car a month ago and it was signed for on the 31st of october. Since then I haven't recieved either the dyno, or the payment you promised. Then you stopped responding to any pm's. I tried to contact you multiple times without reply. While i don't mean to stain your reputation, I'm sure you would think the same if you were in my position.

I'm glad that some dialogue has been opened.

-Frank

[teamhyperdrive]

I sent you the car a month ago and it was signed for on the 31st of october. Since then I haven't recieved either the dyno, or the payment you promised. Then you stopped responding to any pm's. I tried to contact you multiple times without reply. While i don't mean to stain your reputation, I'm sure you would think the same if you were in my position.

I'm glad that some dialogue has been opened.

-Frank
I sent you a pm tonight explaining everything and then you came in here saying i "stole" your car.when actually it was never stolen.You sent the car and we have discussed through pm's on here.

[teamhyperdrive]

Sorry guys for having this brought into this forum.

[FrankW]

teamhyperdrive: your pm box is full

BTW, I posted in this thread before you pm'd me.

[teamhyperdrive]

try again with the pm

[Ron Zee]

Here's to wishing that spring comes soon!

[burntslapup]

hmmm Ron's wishing and Brads Stilling... Why cant we all just get along...

Frank next time please reframe from posting on here unless it has to do with TRACC or the track in Durham, we are not the police and this forum is not the place for any of the above. I understand both side very well, but I do ask that next time you not discuse the matter at hand, but just ask for information on a fellow racer, instead of what you posted about stolen goods, as some one else may see that as a reflection on TRACC and it's members. Brad I've known you for a long while and I'll ask for you not to attack some one else on this forum as well, for the same reason of it coming back and making TRACC or it's memebers look bad..

Thanks
Steven

[JimmyMac]

blah blahblah blah blah...

[tarheelquality]

Thanks Steven

[nomac]

uuuuhhh...steven's a big guy....better do what he says!

[tarheelquality]

Cmon now Pete, we all no he's just a big softy!

[nomac]

maybe his triceps are a bit soft! HAHA-HAAAAAAAAA

[tarheelquality]

Or his head :D

[Ron Zee]

his head.

[burntslapup]

laugh it up big boy, I'm not what I use to be in high school,when I benched 310lb or box squated 750lbs but I can still hold my own... Ron you and Tom both dont have much room to talk, I mean both of ya'll do drive FORDS after all :D :D :D

[racer69]

Brads Stilling...
Thanks
Steven



W.T.F. is "Stilling" :confused:

Did you mean "Stealing" Gotta love that NC "edumacation"

[tarheelquality]

Well I cant speak for Ron, but I haven't had to leave my Ford sitting in a friends driveway till daddy could come pick it up and fix it.

[sedanracer8]

i believe ron got stranded beside the road coming home from the race factory in the ole ford one time. plus everyone knows that a ford does not have enough HP to tear anything up to start with. :)

[npresme]

plus everyone knows that a ford does not have enough HP to tear anything up to start with. :)


I got a FORD that has enough HP to TEAR a CONV. Z-28 A NEW A-HOLE......LOL

[teamhyperdrive]

Yeah if that ford runs through some gravel, it might make a pin hole in the windshield :D .But hey if you can get a ford to run period.......major kudos.Everybody knows a "pony" cant run without a HEARTBEAT :p .

[sedanracer8]

I had a feeling that would get a response out of Anthony. :cool:

anyways im off to work, 11 hours sunday night, 15 hours monday night, and 14 hours tuesday night, gotta love when management decides to let people take all of there vacation at one time. we have people that take the whole month of december off.

[Ron Zee]

Hey if your car had 12 year old hoses, you might have one blow out too. Besides. it got so hot it stopped running, but once it cooled off, it restarted and ran fine. It's still running good. It's got 130,000 + miles on it and it'll still spin the tires.
As for the heartbeat, I may be wrong but didn't the beat DIE in the F bodied GM cars???? Seeing as I can still by a 'Stang but not a Camaro or Firebird.

All in all though, I'd rather have a Stage 1.

[sedanracer8]

blah blah blah you ford folks get so worked up over little things haha i had some ford guys at work doing the same thing today. when it comes to racing the Ford people always think nascar or someone is out to get em haha

[tarheelquality]

Nah, I dont think we Ford guys have much to complain about in Nascar, not the way Roush was eating them up last season, biggest problem there was so many good Fords they kept splitting the points between them while one Chevy guy kept good and steady all season.

[axrayed1]

I have a joke for ya.
How mini fords it take to beat a chevy.

[axrayed1]

0 it can't be done :D

[tarheelquality]

Ha, Ha

[tarheelquality]

Mark, did you get my email?

[burntslapup]

I like COBRA's they taste like CHICKEN!!!!

130,000??? Ron that's all??? that maro of mine has 194k and not only spin the tires but will smoke 'em, plus it's a V6.... Ron the heartbeat is still stront your forgetting the ZO6 and the SSR, both with more HP then a Ford...

However Ant when ever you want I've got SS with your name on it.. :D :D I'll give ya idea 427ci, 4.11 posi, turbo400 tranny, 500hp on pump gas, any time big boy :D :D

[npresme]

However Ant when ever you want I've got SS with your name on it.. :D :D I'll give ya idea 427ci, 4.11 posi, turbo400 tranny, 500hp on pump gas, any time big boy :D :D


Hey who's gonna drive it for you?? We have all seen you on the drag strip, I ain't gettin in the other lane with you.....

[burntslapup]

LMAO if ya cant beat em wreck the H3LL out of em :D :D

[Ron Zee]

The Bird still smokes 'em and no it's not from the exhaust. I'd still rather have a Stage 1.

[burntslapup]

LOL Ron the Bird looks more like a rosted turkey everytime I see it :D

[Ron Zee]

hey, it green silly, it's not roasted, its moldy!!

[tarheelquality]

Hey what an awesome weekend the TRRAC team was well represented in Stock and Mod touring, 1/12th, and Mini. Brian took the TQ in Mini and Steven took 1st in the main, John was 4the in stock Bmain and 4th in the 1/12th A main, Mark ran in strong in the stock C main and Mod, and I took 3rd in the Dmain. I am pretty sure that everyone had a great time. 2 great days of RC cant wait to do it again soon. I have some pics of the TRRAC crew at the race that I will post later.

Tom

[tarheelquality]

Here are some photos of the guys


El Presidente working hard

[tarheelquality]

Mark and Billy

[tarheelquality]

John

[tarheelquality]

Steven Brian and Kevin

[tarheelquality]

Will

[tarheelquality]

Billy

[axrayed1]

Now there is some scary pics :D
Had a lot of fun with everybody this weekend it was nice to see all the trrac members that showed up to race and to watch. Thats what it's all about not just supporting the rc speedway but supporting racing thank you.

[Ron Zee]

Hmm, no pics of the crazy fat guy??

[jtn]

Here Ron....

[tarheelquality]

Sorry Ron, I just got ones of the guys that were pitting down there together. Dont know how I missed you.

[tarheelquality]

Also sorry I did not know how Billy and Will did but I know they ran really strong all weekend and the few races of theirs I saw they looked real good.

[axrayed1]

So anybody know witch brushless systems are roar legel.

[JimmyMac]

Yeah, the ones posted on the Roar Website.. haha

[Billy McCormack]

What a smart ar$e :p

Associated/Reedy LRP Brushless N.E.O. 1 gray can, black end caps, VTEC

Novak Novak Brushless 1050 Tearddown, bare Al can ends, purple band

Novak Novak Brushless Velociti bare al can ends, purple band

[axrayed1]

Thanks Billy.
Jimmy I got some thing for you this weekend :p

[tarheelquality]

Mark, I thought you weren't racing this weekend.

[axrayed1]

I don't think I can go three weekends without racing.

[jtn]

three?

[tarheelquality]

He's an addict and has to have his fix.

Yes 3, would have been this weekend, Christmas weekend, the New Years.

You going to be there John?

Steven, do you remember what Jonathan wanted on the body? I will buy it this week and give it to you but do you think you can get it done this coming week? I would love to stick it under the tree.

[JimmyMac]

Something for me? What, money for my XRay? haha... If I can get my EvoIV ready by this weekend.. I'm gonna race that... So some of yall at da Wood....

[jtn]

Here we go..... http://www.rctrack.com/2006_EastCoast_Shootout.pdf

[axrayed1]

are we going?

[jtn]

I am planning on it. That and Debbie's on the 28th.

[jtn]

anyone else interested in going??

[axrayed1]

Need to tell Brian he wanted to go.

[jtn]

yeah but I think he is giving up on his touring car. He mentioned he was going to sell it.

[tarheelquality]

Is that the inside asphhalt track?

[jtn]

no. Carpet.

[tarheelquality]

ok, I need to check my calendar at home but want to go.

[burntslapup]

Tom I remeber what he wanted, and yeah I can get it done in a week... I just finished mark's body, took about 2 hours to paint but it's done... When ya'll going to Debbies??? I might want to tag along, maybe even break the xray out and run some...

[sedanracer8]

im in for maryland, ill at least keep it that long. and if i find a buyer for it i bet i can find a bunch of good barely used xrays cheap haha. yall let me know for sure that we are going and i will put in for vacation those days.

[Billy McCormack]

Ya , im down for MD...

[axrayed1]

Brian looks like we will do like last time leave friday morning maybe this time we want get snowed in.

[John Tag]

Billy I still need your mailing addy to mail that chassie..


Mark did you get your today...??

[tarheelquality]

Stephen I will buy the body and give it to you Saturday. When you are done with it I will come get it or meet you somewhere.

I am interested in Debbie's too, when we going?

[axrayed1]

Billy I still need your mailing addy to mail that chassie..


Mark did you get your today...??
Prob. be here tomarrow mails a little slow becouse of Xmas.

[axrayed1]

Stephen I will buy the body and give it to you Saturday. When you are done with it I will come get it or meet you somewhere.

I am interested in Debbie's too, when we going?
Debbies is on the 28th.

[jtn]

ok, Mimi's on the 14th and Debbies on the 28th. I'm in.

[tarheelquality]

I've got the kids both weekends so I will have to pass.

[jtn]

Sorry Tom. Maybe next time you can come with us.
Info on the Trophy race at Debbie's is here: http://techtalk.teamtrinity.com/tt/showthread.php?t=9993
and like I posted yesterday the info on the race at Mimi's is here:
http://www.rctrack.com/2006_EastCoast_Shootout.pdf
See everyone Sat at Rosewood.

[sedanracer8]

ok cool. guess ill have to take two days of vacation. these idiots at work have now decided to make third shift monday night through friday night. just depends on what time yall are planning on leaving, i can work thursday night and get off a couple hours early and not burn all my vacation up.

[jtn]

You should be able to work Thursday night. I don;t think we are planning on leaving till Friday AM for Mimi's and on the Debbie's race we may not leave till later than that.
What do ya think Mark? wanna try and make Debbie's a one day trip? I am fine with going up and practicing on Friday too though. That damn pole there sucks and could use some practice time.

[Billy McCormack]

John,

Do you plan on running 1/12 this weekend?

[jtn]

oh probably not. But we'll see. I really need to do somethign different about a 1/12th. This thing barely made it through last weekend and was a handful to drive. I really need to do something if we are going to run Mod with them this summer.

[JimmyMac]

OH? Mod 12th on asphalt??!! If so, then my Hara 12th scale will be all over that!! :D

[jtn]

that's the plan Jimmy. Should be fun.

[JimmyMac]

Sweet! Count me in for 12th Mod asphalt next year! Maybe I'll save up for a brushless now....

[tarheelquality]

That does sound like fun, kinda miss my 1/12th I had at the race factory

[JimmyMac]

Tom, you have PM...

[Ron Zee]

Where is everyone? Shoppimg??

[tarheelquality]

Yep

Ron actually we are planning the Christmas eve midnight race in Durham, Youre going to be there aren't you? :D

[Ron Zee]

But of course! I have a set of headlights to put in my car. Oh wait, I don't want to have to set it up for pavement again. I just got it sorta straightened out for the carpet. Hmmm,,, How about midnight Mini races?

[tarheelquality]

Sounds good to me, but you have to mount a reindeer or Christmas tree on your car.

[nomac]

i'd love to go but need a place to sleep. hey billy, move the cats off the sofa would ja! i'm finally ready to take you up on that offer. LOL!!

[tarheelquality]

Pete, you know were joking right?

[NCSpeedRacer]

Come on down Pete - I'll clean off the couch for ya.

Ha everybody - I am getting ready to buy a new radio and I'm undecided between an M11 and a 3PK. Anybody know of a good reason to buy one over the other?

[burntslapup]

nope....

[tarheelquality]

3pk looks cooler

[nomac]

tarheelquality....ya i know....just givin y'all a hollar

billy....maybe one week-end it'll happen 'specially if glenn starts opening the track on fridays. it's rare i can make it to the wood. but when i do, i'd much rather make it a week-end thing. one or two race days a season is nowhere near enough (for me) to be competitive down there.

[Ron Zee]

It's been awhile since you were last there at the Wood no? When Glenn gets the addition finished (sometime after Feb.) he'll be there open everyday at the hobby shop so the track will be "open" too.

I just hope I make it out to Durham a little more often next year.

[JimmyMac]

Come on down Pete - I'll clean off the couch for ya.

Ha everybody - I am getting ready to buy a new radio and I'm undecided between an M11 and a 3PK. Anybody know of a good reason to buy one over the other?

Both are great radios. You might even consider the KO Propo Helios as well. Now a comment on the 3pk (seeing as that's what I current use)... depends on the PCM version or HRS version. The HRS version comes with a receiver that requires Digital servos. If you don't use digital servo's with the HRS receiver... you'll end up frying the servo. But if you get the PCM version.. then you can use whatever servo you want. Of course if you go with Spektrum, then it doesn't matter. You'll need the Spektrum receiver. I've seen the 3pk sold in Hong Kong with Spektrum for about $350.

Anyways, both are great. Just ask a few of us at the track if you can feel our radios. Then see what feels best for you.

[Ron Zee]

Then again, there's the one Jimmy hates, the Lynx 3D. I got two and they work fine, BUT, I may get a CRX, SRX, whichever has the 20 model memory.

[tarheelquality]

I have the SRX and like it though the wheel is a little small for me.

[NCSpeedRacer]

Thanks for the input - just ordered a 3pk with pcm reciever - should be at LHS by Monday. I can probably use the cool steering wheel off my other radio. Can't wait to drive without glitching issues. Glitching has ruined too many races for me so I said screw it - I'm buying new radio. I couldn't hardly even run my main at the shootout because my car was basically out of control for most of the run.

Merry Christmas everybody !!!!!!!!!

[jtn]

Mark - here is the thread for the race at Mimi's. http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=94553

I also think we stayed at the Comfort Inn last time.

[nomac]

yeah ron you're right! haven't been to the wood in like...forever. getting a sitter, and work,& blah blah blah.......it all made it tough! then getting there and being half-a$$ed prepared wasn't cool neigther. you know my story...running gas foams..using home brewed oderless goop...having a jacked-up body (HPI Netz- Castrol Altezza for instance :o ). and that $20 duratrax speedo! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? ARE YOU OUTTA YOUR MIND!?!?! (QUOTE: The Don...from sharktale). and don't get me started on radio and batt-tries. (UGH!) next time will be different. ;)

bill...i hear ya on the radio thing! i HAD to get me a new one! but my problem wasn't realy about the glitches.....my main problem was radio conflicts. a lot of times i'd go there with only like 1 or 2 sets of crystals (cause i couldn't find any on my band). practice was a nightmare because no-one had extra crystals to help me out. so i'd get 20 to 25 minutes total on the car before the heats. then with NO_ONE on my channel...my car decides it's wants to find this one special place on th track to glitch. :mad: . that's why i HAD to up my Tx program! my radio aint spectra-sized but it's syn-tha-sized, and thus far it's been the best move i've made. ;)
good luck...Pete

[JimmyMac]

Buying a new radio will not solve glitching problems..... Of course it may help some if it was indeed the radio. Bad motor caps, bad wiring, bad electronics layout, not using the correct amount of servo tape under receiver, weak radio batteries, bad/damaged (from too much crashing) crystals, etc, etc will cause glitching too.

Spektrum has solved all my glitching problems..... :D

[nomac]

everything was intact...system was just outdated. i could've had everything re-tuned or better yet...have my Tx sent in to be converted to spectra. their brand of radio looks a lot like what i used to run...only silver.:D
but ya gotta admit...sometimes newer is just plain better.;)

[Ron Zee]

Hey, newer at least looks better!! Anyone wanna 3D?

[tarheelquality]

Ron, you talking about your Lynx? You getting a new radio too now?

[nomac]

ron....put your new radio equipment in the mini truck.(with the camera). drive the truck...people luv the truck.LOL

[tarheelquality]

LOL, someone needs to come out with an UPS truck body, that would be great on like a Monster truck.

[npresme]

I'll post it here first.... I have an M8 that I will be selling in a few weeks, after I make sure that I didn't get one of the "Glitchy" M11's!

The radio will come with on 27MHZ with one blue Airtronics rec.

I am asking $125.

LMK I will be at Rosewood on the 31 and the 7 for sure...

[John Tag]

I hear there might be a LARGE touring event at your track next year... :D ;)

Happy Holidays :) all........

[Ron Zee]

Merry Christmas to all the Durham crew and racers that go there. Hope you all have a merry Christmas and a happy new year, and here's to hoping that I make it up there more than I did this year.

[tarheelquality]

Merry Christmas to Everyone. Hope you have a joyful time with family and friends.

[axrayed1]

Happy xmas to everybody I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday :)

[sedanracer8]

Merry Christmas everyone. HOpe Santa flew a R/C sleigh right too your house.

[jtn]

Might as well say it since everyone else already has.....Merry Xmas Everyone!!!

I might have to give up racin for awhile to play with the new toy :D

[axrayed1]

Did Jeri get you that Ken doll you wanted.

[jtn]

Nope............ I got him something I can have fun with too!!! :eek:

[sedanracer8]

which is???

[axrayed1]

A pink corvette barbie sized.

You got a new four wheeler didn't you.

[jtn]

Yepp, he sure did........... And you know what that means.. :(

[axrayed1]

He'll come home sometime I'm sure you know he got to eat.

[jtn]

Yepp, he came home just in time for dinner.

But, now that he has a new toy, the R/C may take a back seat for awhile :D

[jtn]

man, I go out riding for a few hours and the wife starts talkin on the message boards......Geesh.

[tarheelquality]

You better get Jeri her own sign on John, otherwise we will think you have a split personality.

[Ron Zee]

Hmm, I thought he did,,,,

Man, I wish,,, I used to love doing that too John, get out the bike and then go and get lost in the woods. Man I miss my old XR350,, even my old '72 MT250. Man, did I ride the wheels offa that thing.

[jtn]

Yepp, it's definately a lot of fun and with this construction of the 70 bypass behind my house, there is plenty of space to ride around here. I think I even found some places to hunt around here today. I am not going to want to go back to work lol.

[axrayed1]

I want to go back to work I need some rest. :(

[Ron Zee]

Actually, it was a 1974 Honda MT250. I went through 2 cylinders on that thing getting them bored out when it came time to rebuild and re-ring it. Musta put over 2000 miles on that thing. Oh, yeah, 6 inches of suspension travel, man it was nice,,,,,NOT! But, it did haul my fat butt around the Ct. woods pretty good. :cool:

[FocusdSound]

Hey all. Just wanted to introduce myself. My names Mike and my gracious wife just bought me a TC4 for Christmas and I WANT to race it. I live in Raleigh and was at Hobby Masters picking up some parts New Years eve and spoke to someone(can't remeber his name) who told me to post on here. As far as whats on the car I have a Spektrum DX3 controller, and a Novak SS+ ESC w/ 5800 brushless motor. It is not a Factory Team version with graphite but it is the kit form. I wanted it to drift with it so the graphite chassis was out of the question. I will wind up upgrading to all Team stuff minus the chassis. With the brushless its plenty fast so the extra weight loss isn't a huge concern. Anyhow let me know whats going on and when you all run and I'll start meeting up.

[jtn]

Hey Mike. We look forward to seeing you out at the track. Should be early spring when we start-up again. In the mean time, if you want to get started racing, a lot of the guys who normally run at Durham race at Rosewood(indoors) in the winter.
You will need to change to a regular ESC and stock motor to run though. But, come on out and we will help you out anyway we can.

[dbracin]

I'm getting out of R/C and have some equipment for sale:

JR XS3 w/rechargeable batts
2 RS300 receivers
2 Z590M servos
Airtronics 94358Z servo
Futaba 9301 servo
2 AMB Personal transponders
Dynamite Metered Ignighter
McCoy Ignighter
2 5-cell receiver packs
New Motor saver filter (1/8)

$350 for everything, most of it has the original packaging with it.
PM me for details or email me at dbracin at hotmail dot com

[jtn]

I'm getting out of R/C and have some equipment for sale:

JR XS3 w/rechargeable batts
2 RS300 receivers
2 Z590M servos
Airtronics 94358Z servo
Futaba 9301 servo
2 AMB Personal transponders
Dynamite Metered Ignighter
McCoy Ignighter
2 5-cell receiver packs
New Motor saver filter (1/8)

$350 for everything, most of it has the original packaging with it.
PM me for details or email me at dbracin at hotmail dot com

Will you sell the transponders seperate?

[dbracin]

If I no one wants the package deal, I will concider selling seperate.

[jtn]

ok, let me know.

[sedanracer8]

alright Trrac members, its getting about that time to start thinking about working on the track some for the upcoming asphalt season. I know its a few months away, but it would be nice to get all the dirt out and get some more cleanup done around the track. Also i think we need to look at getting a grid painted so you can just pull up to your spotting position and everyone is ready to go. After the success we had last year in such a short period i think this year should be even better. Hopefully we can get a big race planned and draw alot of racers.

[burntslapup]

I would like to nominate Brian to be the TRRAC spokesman for the 2006 racing season...

What would be a good time and day for everyone????

[sedanracer8]

haha im just posting cause me mark and john were sorta talking about the track on saturday

[FrankW]

Does anyone know this teamhyperdrive character? He stole a TC4 from me in a trade that went sour. If anyone can help with contact information, that would be helpful. Thank you.

I still haven't recieved payment or a return of the car that I sent this crook. It's been over two months now. I've sent him pm's which he hasn't replied to but has read. Could anyone please help me out with his real name and some contact information? Thank you.

-Frank

[tarheelquality]

OK Frank this is still not an appropriate place for your post. Please do not do this again.

[tarheelquality]

I second Steven's nomination.

[JimmyMac]

OK Frank this is still not an appropriate place for your post. Please do not do this again.

Why? You protecting Brad? haha... ;)

I agree to a point... it may not be appropriate in how he worded it. But it's an issue that needs to be addressed. Maybe someone can PM him more info?

[sedanracer8]

cant we all just get along HAHA

[tarheelquality]

That is not Brad and no I am not protecting anybody, but coming on here calling someone a crook is inapproriate. I have had problems with deals with folks before and did not take it on a public forum like that. Last time Frank posted about this it turned into a gripe match that started to get out of control. A better way to do this would be for him to just come on here and politely ask for help in making contact.

[sedanracer8]

hey tom i love it when you act like a moderator. HAHAHAHA u da man

[axrayed1]

Somebody has to be a moderator sense the real one is in hiding out:rolleyes:


I would like to get all the trrac members together at the track on the 22nd so we can go over some thing and make a list on what needs to be done at the track and come up with a new layout.
Thank you Mark

[sedanracer8]

that sounds good to me

[tarheelquality]

sounds good, Brian as the new spokesman you'll make sure that gets out right :D

[jtn]

sounds good, Brian as the new spokesman you'll make sure that gets out right :D

Isn't that what Mark just did?

[tarheelquality]

yep, it is, but whats that got to do with anything?

[kartrun]

I go away from R/C for a while and get accused of hiding out. Go figure :p j/k Frank, you should really try to contact one of the admins about your situation. They will help you take the steps needed to resolve your problem. Well, since I've been gone from the track so long am I still welcome there???? :D Would love to come out when you guys get up and running again. It's funny, I stay away for so long but there is still talk about me. It's nice to know that I made such a lasting impression ;) :p Talk to you guys later.
Brad

[tarheelquality]

Come on out when we get started Brad and bring a car, you know more racers are always wanted.

[Ron Zee]

hope everyone had a nice new year, and I hope to see you all at the track soon,,(okay, when it gets warmer!)

[burntslapup]

Count me in on the 22nd... I tried to talk to the big man at the Rec department about getting the dump truck for us to use, but becouse it's for personal use we can not get it... :( If only the track was closer to Alamance County then I might be able to sneek it away but I tried....

[kartrun]

If you guys need a dump truck, I might be able to help you out. I might can even get you guys a backhoe also if it would help. Let me know and I'll see what I can do.

Brad



PS Jimmy, Now I'm the subject of inside jokes on RC Tech??? Really Jimmy, I thought more of you than that. :rolleyes: Later

[npresme]

Kartrun- I think some ppl got confussed with Franks post.... he is not looking for you (unless you screwed him out of a car and $$$$)

He is looking for


BRAD ALLEN/TEAMHYPERDRIVE LOL

So Jimmys post wasn't intended towards you....

Now Marks I can't say so much... LOL

[axrayed1]

I was talking about kartwalk I mean kartrun somebody has too.

[jtn]

I would like to get all the trrac members together at the track on the 22nd so we can go over some thing and make a list on what needs to be done at the track and come up with a new layout.
Thank you Mark

BTW- Are we going to work on the track this day too or is this just a meeting\discussion?
Just wanted to know if we all need to bring tools etc. with us.

[burntslapup]

might as well due some work on the track since we will be out there...

where on RC Tech are they talking about Brad :confused: I'd like to make a few MIND LOW comments to :D :D :D

[teamhyperdrive]

I swear you get off this thing for christmas and come back with the same bs that was on before.Frank has his car going back.The deal didnt go through and that's it.I dont see where i screwed anybody.Espically with a tc4 :confused: .the deal was for a dyno or 125.00., but when i didnt recieve my unemployment checks how are you supposed to pay?I cant crap a money tree.Anyways this is the last time i'm gonna discuss this and Frank you have no reason to keep posting.BOTTOM LINE DEAL DIDNT GO THROUGH AND CAR IS IN TRANSIT BACK TO PORTLAND.

[burntslapup]

how can you crap a money tree your to full of *****.... :D

[burntslapup]

***???? I type S H ! T and it comes out *****..... LOL

[teamhyperdrive]

lol i guess its from hanging around people like you

[burntslapup]

me??? na your wife maybe but not me....:D :D

I can hear the cell phone ringing now :eek: :eek: and her on the other end saying #@$%$ ***** #@%$$^ @#%%&.
Or as this forum puts it **** ***** ***** ***** **** :p

[teamhyperdrive]

Ash says its amazing how you can talk shyt on here or the cell phone but never in person. :D

[kartrun]

I was talking about kartwalk I mean kartrun somebody has too.


LOL I love you too man. :p It's true, I do walk more than I run :D Did everybody have a good Christmas and New Years? Anthony, I was talking about the post on RC Tech about "Mindblown and Shnizzle". I'm sure it's probably just a harmless inside joke but I saw it nonetheless. Mark, do you want me to see if I can get you guys a dump truck?? Just let me know.

[JimmyMac]

Right Anthony, on here I asked "Tom" if he was protecting "Brad" as in Brad Allen. As for the RCTech comments. Just look under the Express thread. You remember the picture where Tag made it look like the stock motor was on fire... well I commented on "Mindblown" because "Brad" as in Brad Davis? (I think thats your last name) used to break in motors and he'd give them back to use flaming hot. Hence the "inside joke".

But anyways... good to see "Brad" aka Kartrun back. Last time you posted.. or that I heard you were sponsored by Fusion Batteries, Team Losi, and building motors for Trinity. But you never came out to race with us.. Whats up with that?! I was looking forward to rubbing some paint with ya. Anyways, if you ever get serious about coming back to race with us.... we're all here to help ya out. ;)

[kartrun]

Jimmy, lol, I figured your comment has something to do with that. :D Yeah, I'm looking forward to doing some racing. Yes, I managed to get a partial sponsorship with Fusion and landed an OEM account with Trinity with hopes of one day being able to do a few motors again, we'll see. I still have just a few trophies I'd like to add to my case. ;) :p Anyways, it's good to be back. I've missed the drama. :D Later!
Brad

[JimmyMac]

Anything to egg ya on to coming out to race with us... ;)

[kartrun]

You know me, I'm always up for a good race. :)

[axrayed1]

Glade to see your still kicking Brad hope Kelly's doing ok and your mom and dad.
Ya we need to get the dirt that Don put on the track out so we can move the track down some our problem is we don't have a lot of money.

Man isn't it time to run some gas yet I'm setting here dying to smell some nitro.

[burntslapup]

LMAO fart one good time then Mark your full of Nitro (GAS)

Brad tell Ash It's hard to talk shyt when the other person shuts up when you walk into her house.... :eek: :eek:

[FocusdSound]

So are there any races or practices going on soon. I am dying to get my car on a track for the first time and get some set up tips from you all. I am always off on Sundays and every other Saturday. I managed to break a rear hub on my street the other day so I ordered an aluminum one to replace it. Once that comes in I will be ready.

[jtn]

So are there any races or practices going on soon. I am dying to get my car on a track for the first time and get some set up tips from you all. I am always off on Sundays and every other Saturday. I managed to break a rear hub on my street the other day so I ordered an aluminum one to replace it. Once that comes in I will be ready.

You could come on down to Rosewood, they race every Saturday indoors right now.
We have not set a date we will be starting up as of yet. I imagine it will be early April?? and probably some work\practice days before that as well. We should have that figured out after the TRRAC member meeting we have planned on the 22nd of this month and we will post it here and on the website.
The track is open for practice anytime.

[jtn]

Hey Mark, Brian.....Someone just posted a pic of the current layout at Mimi's. Said they just changed about 15% of it this week so it is somewhat of a new layout. But, they have only been racing on this layout for 3 weeks, so it is new anyway.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110646

[axrayed1]

That looks like the lay out we ran last year.

[sedanracer8]

woooo hooo that looks like fun lots of stuff for me to hit. haha im soldering connectors onto batteries right now mark ill let ya know when im going to come out and cut those tires and let ya help me with my motors :) possibly tomorrow night

[axrayed1]

January 22 at 1 o'clock club meeting at the track if you want to have input on this coming season and you are a founding member please be there.

Thank you
Mark

[sedanracer8]

El Presidente has spoken.

Let it be known. haha

well off to work for me now.

[teamhyperdrive]

What about us vintage rcspeedway drivers? :D

[axrayed1]

What about us vintage rcspeedway drivers? :D
If you are a TRRAC member you should be there if your not being there want do you any good.

[jtn]

I will be there.
Hey Tom, do you still have the list of everyone's email address? If so, can you email everyone. I suspect that some members do not read this board or at least do not read it all the time. Thanks - John

[teamhyperdrive]

ok Mark, ill be there

[Ron Zee]

Can I be a member too?? At least I'm a Pepper!! LOLOL

[jtn]

Just for clarification purposes.....here is the list of TRRAC members that I know of:

Mark Painter
John North - Jeri North
Billy Duncan - Will Duncan
Tom Pearson
Brian Sullivan
Marvin Shapiro
Dave Szigety - Justin Szigety
Jay Writz
Paul Mauney - Chris Mauney
Byron King
Steve Remarge
Justin Lessard
Gary Elliot
Matt Hoffman
Steven Benesch

I apologize if I missed someone but that is the last list I had and for those interested.....Annual memberships are $30-single and $50 family.

Club Members receive a $5 discount on Race entry fees.

Yes, Ron.....even you too can be a member!! :cool:

[tarheelquality]

John, I have limited internet access this week I'm on Vacation and dont have access to my email address book.

[axrayed1]

John, I have limited internet access this week I'm on Vacation and dont have access to my email address book.
Your on vacation you just had xmas and newyear off :D

[nomac]

think i might sign up this year

[JimmyMac]

Does that mean you are actually gonna race with us?! :D

[nomac]

one thing at a time jimmy! LOL

[jtn]

Ok here is a better photo Mark.....I know where I am going to wreck all the time already. I hate these damn right hand sweepers.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=111258

[axrayed1]

I see a board with my name all over it.
Looks like a fun track.

[axrayed1]

John I got the new car in my hands it even comes with a set of foam tires.
There is some stuff that I like about the old car that has changed on the new one.

[sedanracer8]

mark u packed up and ready i dont even want to go to work im wanting to go now haha

[axrayed1]

I'm packed up all but my clothes and your bed.

[jtn]

I wish they left the wheel nuts alone......I like the screws better.
Mine should be here tomorrow. Figures since we won't be home....oh well.

[axrayed1]

I was trying to figer if I could get mine together tonight.

[sedanracer8]

haha hey mark did u want me to meet you somewhere in clayton in the morning so u can follow me to johns or are you going to risk trying to find it

[NCSpeedRacer]

You guys have fun - hope y'all finish on the podium.

[jtn]

I was trying to figer if I could get mine together tonight.
Bring it either way.

[burntslapup]

GEEZ John dont you have some work to do??? instead of posting on this forum??? :D

Good Luck guys this weekend, Mark I got the body painted for ya, I'm glad your not paying for this one, it was a rush job and didn't do as I wanted, that and duck tape brand masking tape SUCKS!!!

[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.

[jtn]

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.
For both Rosewood and Durham, the stock gearing that comes with the NTC3 is what you need to run.

[teamhyperdrive]

Mark do you still have that 05?Wanna get rid of it or better yet know where any ntc3 at a good price?This electric is getting out of hand.New car every month, new batteries and motors every day.Just seems to be getting more and more of a money game.Where as nitro it stays pretty much the same.

[Csteen]

Mark do you still have that 05?Wanna get rid of it or better yet know where any ntc3 at a good price?This electric is getting out of hand.New car every month, new batteries and motors every day.Just seems to be getting more and more of a money game.Where as nitro it stays pretty much the same.
Got a RTR rolling chase coming from AZ within a week. (no motor, battery, body or receiver.)

[axrayed1]

Mark do you still have that 05?Wanna get rid of it or better yet know where any ntc3 at a good price?This electric is getting out of hand.New car every month, new batteries and motors every day.Just seems to be getting more and more of a money game.Where as nitro it stays pretty much the same.
Hype I'm going to keep my old car for a back up.
Not sure where you can find a NTC3 right now I would prob. just buy a new one that way you are starting out fresh.

[teamhyperdrive]

Thats cool, but im gonna need some help with all this gas stuff.I have no idea what to do to these motors or even working on it.

[burntslapup]

that's part of the fun.... getting to know how to work on nitro stuff...

[Ron Zee]

Oooo, I can be a member? Hmmmm,,,