Boston area (New England Region) forum part 3

[Remedy1]

I figured since Part 2 (http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=29692&highlight=Boston) crusted off. A refresher for the new year of '06 should be here to represent what little we have. :)

I'm in Dorchester for those of you who don't know. I heard Abington isn't altogether right now. I went to the website and joined the forum. But, Looks like the forum is closed to posting. Not sure what's going on. I hope they haven't lost their passion for the hobby. :(

Down south to Tauton, that's a hike from Dot.

Where is everyone now?

[mugenX5]

There is nothing in Taunton ( Big Boys Toys) as he closed. However I heard he was going to open up again under a different name this time in New Bedford. He buys a $100,000 boat, Durango, jet ski's and then closes down due to no business. Hmmm......................

Abington, though they made efforts to start racing, it never happened.

The closest track that has racing is in Fitchburg ( www.rcexcitement.com ) Nice tracks, decent people, and a decent hobby shop.

www.rcmadness.com is the next track that has racing. They have some really fast drivers, tracks are changing on a daily basis, and though the hobby shop is a complete pig sty, they stock nearly every imaginable part.

And if you don't feel like driving 200 miles, go to Wakefield and there is a BMX track there.

There is also a track in York, ME. Carpet racing and I think they have offroad in the summer.

[Remedy1]

What about RTE 106 in New Hampshire? Are they still into the hobby or racing? Or have they faded off as well?

Where is everyone? :confused:

EDIT: I see they are still in Business (http://www.ashfordhobby.com/news040.htm).

[Hard Core RC Guy]

Hey guys,

I'm over in Western Mass, haven't been racing in a good year or so, but Megadrome is still racing off-road indoor in North Adams, it's a 50min haul from me, but I'd rather go there then to Madness, unless I'm going carpet or for fun. It's tough at Madness if you're not a regular, not that it's an unwelcome thing, just the guys that live down there are darn right have the setup,track, etc down pat, so you have to be good. Not a bad thing though, but can be frustrating.

Later,

John :cool:

[FRANKIECMGT]

hi guys..got an old big boys toys guy here from new bedford..been racin at rce.great bunch of guys there you won't be sorry if you go.well see you all there..later...frank c

[highroller]

Route 106 in Pembroke mostly offroad and 1/4 scale, not much 1/10th oval the past few years. Radial Ricks haven't heard much as far as racing, most oval guys go to K & N Speedway, Madness, north to Laconia Lake Regions RC, York Maine, Maximus RC (run TC, 1/12 onroad on Fridays, Oval Sunday), new track in Falmouth, Me and RC Speedway in Fairfield, Me. Raced offroad at Lunneburg until it closed and occassional when I had weekends off at 106 Racepark where I'd race offroad Saturday, oval mod on Sunday.
Maximus is having the Region 1 oval race this weekend 1/6-8 with onroad coming up in right after.

[SS Pede]

I'm in Reading, MA and also Durham, NH during the school year (at UNH). A girl I know says she saw a track near Durham, like in Lee or something. She's not into R/C so it could be anything, but I remain hopeful that it's an R/C track I could go to as a spectator or something. I don't race, just have a Stampede.

[kurrz]

Is R/C Speedway still around? I go to school in Fairfield and everytime i try to go there he is closed. But there is a sign with posted hours and no one around. Do they do off road in Falmouth? Thanks

[kurrz]

R/C Speedway is still open I checked today and there was a sign saying we are STILL open for business. Just an FYI.

[highroller]

The track in Lee, NH run 1/18th scale indoors and was running 1/12 and 1/10 outdoors (Bill Crotty Jr is the owner) he has run at the track in Worcester (1/12th onroad) and unless she mistook it for the dirt track in Newmarket, NH but track is located on guys property (he prefers people call ahead before coming). There is a new track in Falmouth, Me flat track, RC Speedway in Fairfield, Me was up in the air - seems someone purchased the building and they had to move - now they have been allowed to stay but from what I heard they lost some space in the area of pits. Dave is closed on Monday plus not one of those who opens according to his posted hours, sometimes he may have stepped out. The track in York - Maximus has a website (www.teammaximus.com) Friday nights is onroad racing while Sunday is oval racing - Heath runs a very good program. be it weekly racing or hosting the Region one racing -it's a nice, fast smooth track. If you are headed North for a drive stop by and check it out.
With work schedule I don't get to travel as much as I used to or do as many types of racing. Use to go to Big Boys Toys, Radical Ricks, K&N Speedway or over to Madness for dirt racing.

[SS Pede]

Cool, tracks in Lee and Newmarket...both right near UNH. Though if the Newmarket dirt track is on some guy's property I wouldn't want to trespass or anything! :)

[kurrz]

R/C Speedway is still racing Friday nights. I'm going tocheck it out soon. I'll let you guys know.

[FRANKIECMGT]

Highrollor..where Is That Track In Falmouth...i'm In New Bedford And Yes I Am An Old Big Boys Toys Guy To....

[mugenX5]

Here is a private message I received from Steve Obrian:


guess you dont know what happened but it was not because of lack of buisness or anything to do with my personel life .where do you get off bad mouthing me online when i have helped the hobby more than anyone in our area spent 200,000.00 holding rc racing for 7 years with very little back from the average racer.had some great costomers for them i feel bad that i had to close the tracks, but im sure your not one of those great customers probably someone who showed up once and a blue moon paid there 10.00 and never supported the shop but i may be wrong.you have no reason to blast me for anything show me someone who has done more for the hobby in our area and next time there is a track around maybe you will support it.get mad at online shopping not at me i spent over 20 hours a week for seven years toward the hobby and this is the thanks i get!!!!!!!!!!!!



Who bad mouthed you? All I said was you bought a boat, truck, and then closed your hobby shop doors because racing doesn't make money. I may have implied some strange behavior, but never bad mouthed you.

And obviously your memory has gone awry because I DID support your tracks in Fall River and Taunton. I may not have purchase kits from you, but I did purchase alot of little items. I did purchase items from you because my receipts were used towards for free practice. And I can't count how many Saturdays I spent at the Fall River track. I raced indoor dirt during the winter and outside during the summer. I paid my race fees, sometimes for two people. I purchased items from you when it was competitively priced and told many other people on here about your racing facilities. I also put many hours into rebuilding the tracks, alongside other racers and your employees.

Were we ever repaid for helping you with your business? I think you handed out free sodas when there were only 4 people rebuilding your Fall River track one night. I can't count how many times people would come in needing help with their cars and because your store employee was busy, I would assist the customer. And I'm not the only one that would help, there was Manny, Frank, and a few other people that were not employeed by you but should have been.

As for online shopping, it has hurt EVERY retail outlet, not just r/c. But it hurts even more when your items are ridiculously overpriced. $500 for a T-Maxx? That's your fault, not mine.


As for the email you sent to me through Ebay, thanks.


As for seeing me at a track in the future, that's highly unlikely as I've sold off all of my r/c equipment.

[highroller]

The one I heard of is in Falmouth, Me. Work schedule has put a limit on amount of racing or how far I can travel recently. Racing has been limited to racing on Sunday only, used to get up to Dave's track in Fairfield or travel to K&N when they raced Sunday's. Work third shift, so I would drive down and a friend would ride along and drive back. Even got to Tauton, and Swansea several times that's how I got to enjoy racing flat tracks.

[cavv123]

Checking in from Waltham Mass. I have a Savage LE
Just looking for other people with MT's that are into bashing.

Cavv123

[highroller]

Hey,
Sorry dude, I run some of my vehicles that aren't used any longer for racing but usually in a place away from traffic and kids. With the regular race cars I have, don't always have the time or money to buy one just to bash. If you've got a hobby shop near you, meet some of them there is possible and start a little group get together. It might even draw business in for the owner when other people are exposed to RC.

[exterra]

new to the boston area. anyone close to downtown boston. i'm in the fenway area. i have a nitro mt and a rs4 2. looking for locals to race around some parking lots. or if you know a good spot. all i have is the streets and basketball courts.

[Tig]

Another Waltham RCer, just a basher, never really got into competition. I did swing out to RC Excitement today, pretty cool. Really nice guys out there. I used to meet up with some guys at the Hobby Town in Burlington, but they closed or moved somewhere. Any other hot spots to meet at.
Later

[FRANKIECMGT]

Hea Tig..i Race At Rce..yea It Is A Great Place. You Gotta Try Running There You'll Have A Great Time. I Am From New Bedford And I Am There On Sundays Running 4 Wd And Soon To Run Nitro Monster. You Could Also Try 106 Racepark In N.h. That's Also A Great Place.

[wallboy]

Hey, im in quincy and i just got a new ravager last friday and i havent gotten the dam thing to stay running for more than 3 seconds at a time. can anyone help me out, anyone in the area? it sounds to be revving wicked high when it does start for those few seconds i spent 2 hrs today trying to get it started and i got nothin

[Tig]

Wallboy,
I had that same problem with my Storm(but it stayed running), I would start it and it would rev so damn high that I had to grab the controller and pull back on the throttle for it to idle down.
What I did was take off the link and plastic peice that slides on the servo, then turn on the car and radio and have it set itself, then slide on the plastic peice and hook it back up, that will center up your servo. Then you should figure out if you are running too rich or too lean. You could be either flooding it or starving it, clockwise is leaning it out(not enough fuel) or counterclockwise is rich(too much fuel). Its better to have a little more fuel than too little, even though you will get the most power out of it running a lean. Hope this helps, good luck.

Oh, I think I will stick with my LHS. RCE lost my business.

Later

[Tig]

Oh, is there any bashers in the nieghborhood. We should try to meet up some time.
Just a thought.

Later

[exterra]

i bash near the fenway area. but i'm willing to travel. just tell me when and where. this is what i bash with:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/exterra/DSC00011.jpg

[wallboy]

i brought my car to hobbytwon USA in Ashland yesterday, they are gona fix it. When i get it back this week id love to bash w/ some people maybe gain some knowledge take some tips on nitro from people more experianced, Ive been scopeing out spots in the south shore, im dyeing to take my car out once its fixed :)

[cavv123]

Hey Guys,
Another waltham guy here. I have been kind of tight up with work latetly but I'll be up for a bashing session.
I'm usually free on saturdays and late afternoon sundays.
Let's try to set something up.

I have a HPI Savage I also have a couple of other friends from watertown that own savages. I can have them come out as well.

Carlos

[Tig]

Nice cars exterra
sounds like we might have a plan
now all we need is a spot/day/time
I dont mind traveling, not too far.
I'll have to find some off-road tires for my Storm.

Later

[TooSlow2Care]

why is it that the entire eastern MA area is completely void of any RC tracks nowadays? I've been into RC for quite a number of years (13 years) and the only places i can drive are bash spots in Marshfield, Plymouth, and a few other sand pits. there are BMX and Motocross tracks in middleburough... not sure if the owner would allow RC to drive on them though.

anyway I've always been into the electric side of RC. old Tamiya trucks mostly, then experimented with a '95 OFNA HODR .21 buggy... seems the stock Force engine didn't last too long, or maybe i didn't break it in right. my current collection includes 2 onroad Yokomo MR4 SD's (setups are very diferent) one Team Losi sedan (for my fiance) and I just aquired a Team Losi XXX B4+ buggy (need to finish building it)

please keep me informed of what's going on in this area as I want other people who are interested in RC to talk to and share tuning tips... maybe even revive my Ofna nitro before i throw a Li-Po powered brushless setup in it like the new E-Storm.

l8r,
Brian V

[FRANKIECMGT]

HEY BRIAN...
WELCOME TO R/C ZONE. I AM FROM MASS ALSO...NEW BEDFORD. THERE ARE NOT MANY PLACES TO RACE AROUND IN MY AREA ALSO. I RACE AT RCEXCITEMENT IN FITCHBURGE MASS. I HAVE BEEN DOING THIS HOBBY FOR OVER 20 YRARS AND HAVE SEEN A LOT OF PLACES CLOSE DOWN. THE GUY'S AT RCE ARE A BUNCH OF GREAT PEOPLE TO RACE WITH. IF YUO HAVE ANY QUESTION'S FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO ANSWER THEM...LATER....FRANK..

FRANKIECMGT@AOL.COM
WWW.RCEXCITEMENT.COM

[Tig]

Whats up Brian, welcome to the forums. It is odd how everytning RC related is way out in the booniez, at least for tracks. I just stopped by Xtreme Hobby Works in Natick today. Nice shop very clean and Harold the owner is a great guy. Its located on RT 9 west bound lane in Natick right before Hess gas station after the lights where the Scrubb A Dubb is. He is in the works on a track, actually 4 tracks and an Airplane run-way.
Does anyone want to have a little gathering?
We should try to organize something.
My e-mail is UMFBoston@comcast.net if anyone wants to make any suggestions on meeting spots. Lets get something going on.
Later

[wallboy]

oh ive gone there a few times... i found it on my way to hobbytown usa in ashland.... im down for a little bash session

[Tig]

Cool Wallboy, theres 1.
Anyone else interested.

[wallboy]

hey, my girl just moved to new bedford, ill most likly be down that area more often

[Tig]

Well, bashed ALONE :( again today. I couldnt take it anymore with all of this rain, I went out and blew threw a few tanks, now I'm out of fuel :( , I'll have to swing by my LHS. But, I will be getting some more fuel on Tuesday for my 1/8 Picco on-road car :), cant wait to pull that bad boy out. What a blast though, I have slicks on my Storm, talk about power slides and 360s. It was awesome. I love this s**t, its just a blast.
Come on guys/girls, lets get something going. Am I the only one intersted in a bash session. I'm going to be getting a CEN Nemesis 7.7 and hopefully a Jato 3.3 to go along with my others, I dont want to bash alone (but probably will, there is a big Industrial Park with in walking distance), plus I would like to go to different spots.
Well, everyone knows where I am, if you see that little green spot next to my name drop me a line :)
Later

[mugenX5]

I'd like to see that 7.7 run if you ever get one.

Also, I have 2 gallons of Odonnel left over from last season that I'll never use if you'd like it. The air was removed and bottles were sealed for storage.

PM or respond here.

[wallboy]

yea, this rain is sucking huh. I went to go do some bashing yesterday when the rain let up a little and get to my spot, only to realize that i didnt chae the igniter....WHAT A BiT(H. I think im gonna head to xtreme hobby works or hobbytown in ashland today maybe fix my mini t or spend more on the new buggy:)

[cavv123]

Hey guys,
I'll be up for a bashing session. just give me some notice to work my schedule during the weekend. Or we can do it on an afternoon.

[Tig]

mugenX5,
I am ordering the 7.7 today :) , I should hopefully get it this week.
2 gallons huh, what are you asking for them? Damn, I am getting my order Wed..
Sorry about my in box being full, I've been busy selling a few things, lol.

wallboy, when are you going to go to Xtreme? where the heck is Ashland, I'd like to check out HT. what buggy do you have?

cavv123,
I'd like to get a session in this weekend, weekdays are kinda crazy with my daughters baseball (her team is in the Finals) and working on the house.

LETS GET A BASH SESSION GOING

[wallboy]

i went by xtreme hobby today, just checked stuff out. HT in ashland isnt too far from xtreme just keep following 9 west to 126 south, follow that and its on you left in a shopping center a little after after a McDs. i picked up a reciever pack and some plugs. i made sp,e headlights today too as soon as its drk im taking her out check out the new lamps.

oh yea.. im running a ravager which is basically stock

[Tig]

Howed you like Xtreme Hobby, not too bad for a little shop. I'll have to swing by HT now that I know where it is. That should look pretty sick with light on bootin around at night. How bright are they?

Later

[Tig]

Am I the only one who wants to get something going for a bash session?

I thought it would be a good idea to have a little gettogether over the long weekend (at least for me its a long weekend:) ).
I will be bashing at a few Industrial Parks in my area, where I can open up my Picco 1/8 on-road monster. I will also have my Storm, XXX-NT and maybe my Nemesis, depending on when I break'er in.
So, if you're interested feel free to drop me a line, I left my e-mail in post #30 in this thread.
I promise I wont ask anymore.

[wallboy]

xtreme is a nice place, it reminds me alot of a paintball shop for somereason... ,aybe its cause there always seems to be people hanging out in there. ive had mondays and wednesdays off from work for the past 3 weeks so if that keeps up im free on those days. yesterday i completly disassembled my ravager for the first time now its clean as a baby. i was thinking of maybe picking up a force 32 from xtreme in the coming weeks. break it in and shelf it for the winter so i wont have to attempt a breakin in the cold weather think thered be a problem w/ breaking it in and letting it sit for awhile?

oh and as for the lights, they looked sweet/worked great for the 3 mins they worked before i flipped the ravager and destroyed them( note to self..do not mount anything to the front shock tower) Im definatly gonna invest in another set of lights, maybe try and rig up somthing with bulbs instead of LEDs, they just dont reach out enough in real darkness, sure seeing 2-3 ft in front of the car is better than nothing but at like 30MPH 3 ft is like .2 seconds

[FRANKIECMGT]

Hey All..been Awile ...wallboy..drop Me A Pm When You Are In New Bedford And We Can Hook-up And Do Some Bashing.

Tig..i Sent You A E-mail About That Place You Were Talking About. Count Me In......and A Few Of My Buddy's..........later All....frank

[Tig]

Got it and returned :)
I got my CEN Nemesis today :), dont know if I will have it broken in before Sat.. I dont think my Picco will be coming :( having clutch and 2 spd problems, I wont have my parts in time. Now I am hoping my pull starter comes for my NT, if I dont get that, then its just me and my Storm, I'll have to stop and get some off-road tires.
I am looking forward to meeting some of you guys, hopefully everything will work out.

Later

[wallboy]

somthing planned for saturday? cause that would be perfect, i got saturday off. i hope the weather is nice

Where when whats up people id love to bash w/ other people and **** word

[Tig]

So, where do you guys want to meet up? There is a Sand and Gravel company behind Friend Lumber in Burlington. I went there a couple of times. Other than that i go to the Industrial Park on Smith St (I think its Smith St). Drop me a line, hopefully we can work something out. I think I am going to swing by Xtreme to get some off-road wheels/tires for my Storm and maybe some Blue Thunder.

I'll only have my Storm, my pull starter didnt show up, ggrrrrrrr. I am toooo pooped to even attempt to break in my Nemesis, and my parts for my Picco wont be here until next week. I think I am going to swing by Xtreme to get some off-road wheels/tires for my Storm and maybe some Blue Thunder.
Later

[Tig]

I am going to be free around 1:00, hopefully earlier. Let me knwo whats goig on.

Later

[wallboy]

son of a bi+ch i have NEXT saturday off......that sucks

[Tig]

looks like it wont be working out today, well thats ok, its a looong weekend :)

[Tig]

Just came in from bashing, I finally got my pull starter for my XXX-NT today (3 days late) and just broke my pull starter on my Storm :(. Sometimes I think if its not one thing its another, its still a blast though. Thats the pleasure of having more than one car ;) . Now its time to break in my Nemesis.

Later

[wallboy]

haha i took my ravager out today and its outta commision till i order up some parts. i melts the pull start off but temporaliy fixed it w/ a key ring then i stripped out one of the c hubs.....

[Ronnie8488]

New guy here, Just got my first car/truck its a emaxx. enjoying it alot. Well becides with the lack of other people that i know that race/bash. so looking for anyone that wants to bash or race in the weymouth/quincy area, willing to travel but not to far.

[cavv123]

Welcome Ronnie !
As you can see by the posts here, it is very hard to get something going.
Eventually we will do something together.. the question is When.

I heard from a friend that bashes with the guys from Northeastrc.com that they are planning to put together a track/bashing area in Revere Mass.
Perhaps we can lend a hand.
Check out their site.

Cavv123

[Ronnie8488]

Yeah I have alot of free time so I would be more than willing to help out with building or whatever needs done. No heavy lifting for me tho. Im out of work right now.

I also heard there is a track being build it natick???

[Tig]

whats up Ronnie,
Welcome to the Universe (hah, I feel like He-Man, Master of the Universe, ok now I sound like a dork)
Its deffinately not the easiest thing to organize a bash session in here, lol. Its like pulling teeth :)
You should swing over to NortheastRC.com and register. They bash every Sunday, they are in the process of building a track.
The track in Natick is going to be for XtremeHobby on RT9, its in the works though, nothing deffinate.
Later

[cavv123]

I was actually at the Rt9 hobby shop an hour ago getting some stuff. This was my 1st visit there. The guy there (Kim) seemed very nice and friendly.
The shop looked well stocked and nice.
The track still a vision more than anything.
Meanwhile, let's see if we can get something started (bashing session) before the winter arrives.

cavv123

[Tig]

I like that little hobby shop, its pretty cool. Well thought out. Kim is a pretty cool guy, did you meet Harold. He's a good guy to.

"Meanwhile, let's see if we can get something started (bashing session) before the winter arrives"
Its easier said than done ;)
I am ready whenever you are, I'm in Waltham.
Later

[cavv123]

Tig, I'm in waltham too.
right off moody st.
being in the same town... might make it easier.
I'll be around on saturday afternoon.

[Tig]

HOLY SHMOLY a local ocal. I'm in the Lake St area.
I might have to work Sat. I will let you know tomorrow.
Wow, a bash session in the making. ITS ABOUT TIME :).
I'll be in touch.

[Ronnie8488]

are you guys talking about a different bash on saturday? or the same one on north east r c.com? that one is on sunday
so far im 90% I will be there sunday

[TunaCan Charlie]

Hey guys!

Another local here, but a little further north. Hobby Town USA just opened a store on 522 Amherst St (Rte. 101A) in Nashua, NH. Last time I was there, the clerk gave me a phone number of a guy in the area who built a dirt track and wants people to race with. Apparently, he invites people over on Tuesdays, just call first. If I get over there soon, I'll give you guys a run-down.

Anyway, I would love to hang out/bash with others who are addicted. I definitely won't be going Southshore, but could be convinced to drive the 25+ miles to Waltham, if the time was right. I run a RC10 B4 "Race Spec" with a Novak 5.5 system. I've got Road Hawgz II on right now 'cause I have no where to run on dirt, so big parking lots with speed bumps sound good.

-Steve

[cavv123]

are you guys talking about a different bash on saturday? or the same one on north east r c.com? that one is on sunday
so far im 90% I will be there sunday

Ronnie, I'm not sure if I can do the Northeastrc sunday bash. I usually work on sundays. I have tried to go many times but the timing is never right. I'll try again this sunday. :(

Tig and I thought of meeting up on Saturday (If he has sometime) somewhere near here. You are more than welcome to come.

BTW I have a HPI Savage LTD that enjoys a good dirt bashing session.

[Tig]

Ronnie,
The NERC guys meet up at around 9:30am on Sundays at some track, I will find out exactly where.
cavv,
I AM FREE and you will be getting a PM any time now.
TunaCan,
there ia a pretty big industrial park that has quite a few speed bumps down the street from my house. Its off of Lincoln St and off of Smith St. Thats where I go.

[Ronnie8488]

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=1+Tylers+Ln++&city=Wakefield&state=ma&zipcode=01880

[Tig]

Ronnie beat me :)

[cavv123]

If anyone is interested, Tig and I are meeting up at 4pm at a industrial park in Waltham, Mass.
This is right off Rt128/95 . exit 28
This industrial park is near the corner of Smith st/ Lincoln st

PM me if you are interested in attending.

cavv123

[Tig]

yeah, what he said :)

[TunaCan Charlie]

Forget about me for tomorrow too (Sunday). I caught a bug last Tuesday and I can't shake it. :(

[Ronnie8488]

ok so who is going? anyone?

[Tig]

well, I finally met someone from here. cavv123, we bashed for a while, or I should say he bashed for a while, I broke and tuned the whole time. What a guy, he spent plenty of time giving me a hand figuring out my NTs problem. Next time I'll have my Nemesis cavv.
Thanks again for the help, it was a pleasure meeting you.
Maybe we will have more followers next time.

Sunday morning bash sessions arent too easy for me, one of these days I'll make one.

[cavv123]

No problem Tig. I hope everything worked out with tunning the engine.I really want to see that Nemesis in action. bring it out next time.

btw , this is the link for the tunning by pinching the fuel line that I talked tou you about.

http://www.rchobbies.org/engine-tuning.htm

cavv123

[Tig]

I actually havent touched my NT sinse we met, I will get to that this weekend.
That link is cool, its funny. The truck being used is the same truck I have.
I will deffinately have the Nemesis up and running next time.

Later
Tig

[skyrydr]

You guys are all fogetting that there is a track about 45 - 60 minutes west of Boston called ETMR or East Templeton Model Raceway they are NITRO HEAVEN !! The track is built for 1/8th scale buggies and is HUGE !! If anyone has been to RCE in Fitchburg and saw there outdoor track ,it is about 2/3rd's the size of ETMR ! and ETMR has a real European style pit lane ! And the surface the track is made out of is AWSOME ! They have a web sight too ! www.glowplug.com There only problem is no hobby shop ,but the guys there are very friendly and will help anyone out if they can ! And the y ussually race Saturday afternoon around 6 pm . This Sunday they are having a Trophy race called the Iron Man , I read in the flyer it was a 100 lap race ! How cool is that ! looking at the race results from last Saturday it looks like the lap times are around 45 seconds ? to do 100 laps will take over an hour ? Man that is some serious wheel time for sure ! I know I'm going ! Hope to see a few others from the East Coast there as well ?

[Tig]

I never even heard of that track. It looks killer though. Its too bad they dont have a shop though. That Iron Man race is a great idea. Its just sooo far away. I dont mind driving 10-20 minutes but when you get to 45 minutes to an hour (with no shop around) eehh I would rather bash in the nieghborhood. I wish they had tracks closer to home, or at least the Eastern part of MA. I know the guys over at NERC are in the works. We need more tracks people, lol.
Later

[skyrydr]

Well unfortunate for you ,land out in central Mass is not at quite the same premium as it is on the coast . So unless your seriously independantly wealthy I don't think anyone could afford to put a track in or pay to race on it ! It is not a very hard drive From Boston to Western Mass either ,I've done it and I know there is quite a few guys that do it as well . ETMR and RCE both have a ton of people from there racing at there venues . :cool:

[TunaCan Charlie]

Hey Tig and Cavv,

I'm getting together with two other friends to bash in Burlington tomorrow (Sun.). Take the Middlesex Turnpike exit off 128 and head south. Turn right at the Burger King. There's a gravel pit back there to off-road in. Don't know the time yet, but I'll find out later this PM.

-Steve

[TunaCan Charlie]

Five-ish?

[cavv123]

Steve,
That might work for me. I'm going to throw my battery packs to charge now.
Which BK are you talking about? the one on the corner of Middlesex Tpke and Adams St. across the street from starbucks and the vitamin shoppe?

Let me know/PM if you prefer

Carlos

[TunaCan Charlie]

I have not been there myself, my friend from Lexington gave me the directions. All I know is that you head south from Rte. 128/95 from the Middlesex turnpike exit and the Burger King is on the right. There should be 3 of us there. Hope to see you!

-Steve

[Tig]

Hey, thats where I totalled my truck. Its a pretty cool spot to run.

Carlos, thats the one.

Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make it.
You guys have a blast, its pretty fun out there.

Later

[cavv123]

Steve, I'll be at the BK around 5pm if I don't see you guys there then I'll just drive around that area (or down adams st )and look for a sand pit.

Carlos

[Tig]

If you take a right at the lights after BK (theres a gas station and Friend Lumber on your left) its going to be on your left about 100 yards down the road. Have fun guys.

[TunaCan Charlie]

Heyyy!!!

Finally finally got a little bash going with forum friends! Er, um...make that one friend. lol

Thanks for getting my appetite going for a nitro 4x4, Cavv. My wife is gonna divorce me for sure! :(

Hope to see more of you guys in the future......

-Steve

[SS Pede]

Hey guys, glad to see this thread is alive and well. I'm in Reading, not far from this gravel pit thing in Burlington. I can't promise anything, but maybe I could come down sometime with my brushless Stampede.

Hey, what location is that mapquest map on the previous page? 1 Tylers Ln Wakefield. Is that where the Northeast R/C guys bash at 9:30am on Sundays?

EDIT: How old are you guys? I'm 19...don't want to feel left out...though I'm not too worried, you all seem nice. :D

[Tig]

Whats up SS,
That Mapquest loc. is NERCs bash zone. I havent been able to get over there yet, heard its pretty cool though.
Age doesnt matter my friend, its all about the cars/trucks (and people you meet along the way)
Later Gater

[cavv123]

Hey guys,
Checking in again...So far I have met Tig and Tuna Can Charlie... come on people I know we can get a bigger group going.
As always my Savage and I'm are always up for a bashing session.

Carlos

[SS Pede]

I'd like to get together sometime but I have a very busy summer so I don't know when I'll find free time. I go back up to UNH in mid to late August, and there's lots of stuff going on between now and then. But I'll try to get down to Burlington or over to that Wakefield place if I get a chance! Let me know if anything is happening in case I'm free. I hit up this place a lot and you could always PM me.

[Tig]

I am deffinately up for a Bash session, when I get back from Vacation of course.

Cavv, how was the sand and gravel spot, not bad huh.

Later guys

[TunaCan Charlie]

EDIT: How old are you guys? I'm 19...don't want to feel left out...though I'm not too worried, you all seem nice. :D

Yeah....ditto Tig! You got a car/truck? You're in da club!! :cool:

I'm 40 by the way.... :eek:

What are you running for a brushless 'Pede?

[SS Pede]

What are you running for a brushless 'Pede?
Just a Novak SS5800 system. Nothing fancy but it's sure a great powerplant for the Pede! Good for about 32-35 mph tops and lots of low end grunt!

Tig, when are you back from vacation? I'll be away from the 21st to the 25th or 27th, something like that. It sure would be easy for me to check out a NERC bash session, it's so close by. Maybe I should join their forum first...

[vtl1180ny]

Hey... I'm from NY but I go to my In-Laws a bit in the Plainville/N. Attleboro area... Is there anything else close since BB toys closed? I need excuses to go dissappear for a day or so when we are up there, just can't go that far.

[Tig]

SS,
I am leaving on the 23rd and coming back on the following Sunday. You should join NERCs forum, bunch of nice guys over there to. We should try to get something going again after our Vacations

vtl,
Sorry buddy, I am not familiar with the area. Hopefully someone will pop in with some info for you.

Later guys

[ritchies rc10gt]

ok well.the deal with the track in abington is the owner died.some stuff was going on with it and the son was told to close the abington store,the ebay store and the website.they were all supposed to be reopened but i know for a fact the abington store/track will not be reopened as me and a buddy now have the store and the track for a storage yard for the towing company.but i have been told about a spot in abington where i can possibly set up an offroad track and possibly an onroad track.i dont know any details yet or if im gonna do it.i gotta talk with another friend and see what he thinks.and then speak with the land owner.its a strong possibility that i will do it but dont get your hopes up just yet.i gotta see how much it will cost me to do it.wont have parts so if this does happen make sure you have plenty of spare parts to bring with you.hopefully if this does happen i can make enough money to open a hobby shop somewhere with a track.

[FRANKIECMGT]

Sounds Awsome Rich ...if You Need A Hand Building The Track Let Me Know And I'll Be There. I Am Getting Tierd Of Driving Up To Fitchburg To Race. It's A Great Place And The Guys Are Awsome...but 1 1/2 Hour Ride Is Killing My Wallet With These High Gas Prices...lol.

[Tig]

Sounds good Ritchie.
I know what you're talking about FRANKIE, thats a hike.

Later

[Tig]

I'm leaving for Bermuda on Sunday :p, I am very excited.
Just thought I would tell everyone.

[ritchies rc10gt]

i need a few ideas for when i go talk to the landowner.i need to know what size the track would have to be.im thing as wide but half as long as the track in abington was.what type of dirt?i dont want something expensive but i would like something that isnt dusty like the abington track was.dont know if id have a way to wet it so something that isnt too dusty when its 90 degrees outside.

[Tig]

I dont know how big the track was in Abington.
Get some surveyors (spell ckeck) paint and mark out a location. Figure it out to be in the shape of a rectangle, say 25' wide and 50' long. Then figure the track out inside the paint.
As for dirt. Try to do it on a budget to get started, who cares about dust. Even if it means you just roto-til everything down. Get it up and running so people will get in there. Worst comes to worst, you'll have a 50 gallon drum of water and some watering or spray cans. I guess my point is, work with what you have there, ITS FREE, dont forget all the help you will have ;)

[ritchies rc10gt]

well its definately not free.i gotta pay for the use of the land,dirt and most likely water if they let me use a hose.

if this happens i dont want it to be like the abington track was.the dust was constantly killing engines.i want people to come and have fun not ruin thier cars unless of course thats what they wanna do.

[Tig]

OH Gatcha, is this a rental/lease type of agreement. HHHHMMMMM what to do?

[awesometool]

If anyone is interested in buying trucks or car I have a lot for sale cheap I lost interest in it some are new tc3, losi, hyper pbs, old dominator, serio .27 monster truck engine in box, traxx and much more. I do not know if this is the right place to post this so delete if wrong. Everything is located in braintree ma. akapson@comcast.net I would rather sell cheap than list all this stuff on ebay.

[wallboy]

hi all, Im in quincy and ive found a pretty good bashing spot but its a little too rough for my ravager. i went there the other day and broke a few parts so now im waiting on those and a pti goliath its perferct for MTs. basically its a rock pit of sorts theres plenty of room for getting lots of sppeed a few rock face cliffs that are range from 2-8 ft tall dirt/rock hill faces trust me itsd a rc playground. If you know where the marriot in quincy is, its off to your left on you way up to the hotelalso i found an abandonded construction site that im gonna check out once the parts arrive by the end of this week.i just thought id share some pretty good spots ive found in the area

[ritchies rc10gt]

yup.i gotta go talk with the owner and see what he says but i would like to have a "game plan"when i do go.i will have to figure out what to charge for useing it so that it will pay the owner,for dirt,water?,pipes/boards,and me for my time to take care of it.

plus my mother in law died last night so the wife is trying to take care of whatever she has to do for that so now i have no idea when i can get there and see what happens.

[ritchies rc10gt]

If anyone is interested in buying trucks or car I have a lot for sale cheap I lost interest in it some are new tc3, losi, hyper pbs, old dominator, serio .27 monster truck engine in box, traxx and much more. I do not know if this is the right place to post this so delete if wrong. Everything is located in braintree ma. akapson@comcast.net I would rather sell cheap than list all this stuff on ebay.


how much for the dominator?

[awesometool]

150.00 for truck with jr controller radio, jump box, lots of new and used parts, a set of real tire/rims you can keep the cheap set are on it to. a two speed trans, new bumpers, if you want for 200.00 I will throw in a complete dominator parts car with motor and radio. this has a lot of aluminum parts.

[ticega306]

how much for the PBS? what engine's on it?

[HootUSMC]

Hi all, Boston area here (Dorchester). I haven't done RC in quite some time (I had an RC10 back around '90) and got my hands on a tmaxx .15 that had belonged to a friend who was a hack (body panted on outside with lexan film still on it....wrong screws in places, broken screws, one tire glued on backwards, etc) but had spent some money in upgrades (exhaust, machined a-arms, front bulkhead, skid plates). It's was not in running condition when I got it, and I haven't even tried to start it yet, I've just been trying to fix what I can, painted the body, got a roll cage, new bumpers, servo guard and a new hex screw set. My main issues are that I can't identify one screw from another from the schematics, and since this guy was a hack I don't even know which are right and which are wrong, so a complete rebuild is out of the question. From what I was told it hit a 1:1 tire and it stopped going into gear. I noticed that the linkage from the throttle servo and the tranny servo was loose to me (who know's since I've never run a nitro car) so I tightned them up. This week I'll get some fuel and a glow plug, anything else can you think of just to try and fire up the motor.

[SS Pede]

Welcome Hoot. Maybe take a trip over to the Monster Truck forum for some advice on that T-Maxx...or someone will chime in here. I'm no nitro guy...but I would recommend more than one glow plug to get that engine going. You may not need extras tomorrow, but eventually you will because glow plugs can wear out.

[zderekv]

hey guys, derek from northeast rc here. just joined your forum and i'd urge anyone looking for a new bash spot or 2 or if y'all are just looking to mix it up with a different crew to check out northeast rc (http://www.northeastrc.com) and our forum (http://northeastrc.suddenlaunch3.com/index.cgi). we post our sunday bash time and location in the weekly bash forum.

for those of you who have been to our site you'll want to check back in with us as we are publishing a new 6+ minute web video this afternoon and we will be compressing our 5 minute video that was featured on beaverstick's (http://www.beaverstick.net) dvd, chaos and posting it this weekend.

our track project on revere beach has been sidelined by lack of able hands and equipment but hook up with us and we'll find a place to bash. nerc is based out of somerville and the bulk of our driving is done north of the city but if you've got a regular bash spot post it up on our forum and guys will show up, probrably with ramps and video cameras. i'd like to check out this sand/gravel pit in burlington if anyone has some info on what that's all about and how to get there.

hope to see some of you guys out there with us in the future - zderekv

[Tig]

hello fellas, I'm back from vaca :)

HOOT,
Welcome to RCZ. I would recommend replacing all the screws with a SS set. Deffinately buy a few plugs to. Parts are very easy and not that expensive to come by on Ebay, you might even get lucky and find a roller for short money. Dont be shy to ask for help if you get stuck.
Good Luck

zderekv,
the sand and gravel pit is behind Freind Lumber. If you get off at the Burlington Mall exit you will take a left (both N and S bound exits use same directions). There will be a BK on your right and a gas station across from BK. Take that right between BK and gas station. You will pass Friend Lumber on your left. The sand and gravel pit is not too far up the road on the left side.
I am hoping to make it there this weekend. Maybe we can get a session going.

Later

[TunaCan Charlie]

Welcome back Tig!

Hopefully, will make a try this weekend for the gravel pit. I hope the people who own this place don't get freaked though. It's never been a problem in the past, but, if significant numbers showed, maybe.

Anyway, bashing is pending on delivery of aluminum rear A arms from Corbin. I snapped a stock one last weekend. Go mail go!

[Tig]

Thanks for the welcome back Buddy, I appreciate it :)

I am hoping for this weekend to. I can call them to make sure, heck maybe I will swing by. I go by on my way home from work. I am sure they would'nt mind, as long as nothing gets damaged, I dont think its anything to worry about (hopefully,lol)

I am with you, my session is pending on parts for my Storm. I was expecting them by the end of the week but, now I was told early next week. If I can just find a few hours (in one day) to break-in my Nemesis, then I would be set. I may be aquiering a Revo, more news on this at 10.

Later

[zderekv]

hoot - check out sick hobbies (http://www.sickhobbies.com) for a rolling chassis. tell brian that derek from northeast rc sent you.

[Synergisticity]

Hey There Y'all,
I bought an RC10GT last year and have had fun. So much, in fact, that my father and two brothers bought the same, and now we have four!
We've been playing on soccer fields and the like, but we're looking for more gravel-pit-like places. I saw the posts about Burlington, which is where I worked until a year ago. I'll have to check that out, but any other ideas north of Lowell would be cool!

ROCK ON, R/C Dudes and Dudettes!

Shawn

[Tig]

Welcome Shawn Dude
4 RC10GTs, damn my friend, you have your own bash session. NICE. I am not familiar with Lowell, I ussually tool around at the pit in Burlington that has been spoken about above, mostly down the street from my house in Waltham. Its a BIG Industrial Park, its mostly street but, there are some spots where theres a little dirt and a lot of grass. I am more into the street for some odd reason.

We should try get a Boston Area Bash Session going, have a little GTG for the end of Summer.
What do you guys think about that. Sounds narly to me dudes.
Later

[zderekv]

we'd be down with that

<==HAVE RAMPS - WILL TRAVEL==>

[TunaCan Charlie]

I saw the posts about Burlington, which is where I worked until a year ago. I'll have to check that out, but any other ideas north of Lowell would be cool!

ROCK ON, R/C Dudes and Dudettes!

Shawn

Shawn-

There aren't too many towns north of Lowell!! (in MA anyway) Where ya from?

Hey Tig-

Iffin we could get a good size bash going, I'll bring the music. Besides my day job, my wife and I own a small DJ business, so I could bring my setup and ROCK the joint! :cool:

[Tig]

Originally Posted by TunaCan Charlie
Iffin we could get a good size bash going, I'll bring the music. Besides my day job, my wife and I own a small DJ business, so I could bring my setup and ROCK the joint!

:eek: NICE, That would be awesome. That should get people motivated.

Would you want to try to set a specific date? We should really try to organize something. You can bring the tunes and I can whip up a grill (or if anyone has one they can bring it), we can make an afternoon out of it. You never know, this could become an annual event, lol.

Later Fellas

Oh yeah, I just picked up a 3.3 Revo :)

[TunaCan Charlie]

Heyyyyy!! Nice grab with the Revo there Tig! Now you have two nitros you don't have time to break in?!!! :p

I'm sorry, but as of 5:30 pm on Friday (which is right now), I can't commit to a bash this weekend. I'm still waiting for my aluminum rear A-arms from Corbin Grimes. If I don't get them in the mail tomorrow, it's another blown weekend. :(

[Tig]

Thanks Tuna, I should've said, its used. Thats a relief, whoooo. It has about a gallon through it, including break-in. It should be ready to rip when I get it.

I am in the same position as you my friend. Not only am I working tomorrow but, I am also waiting on a GS Storm Pro roller(my Storm is out of comission), I will be swapping everything from my Storm to the Pro chassis. I will probably get the Revo and Storm around the same time. I also ordered some ProLine 23mm Wabash wheels and Road Rage tires. I was going to give them a try on my Nemesis, if I dont like them on my Nemesis, then I will throw them on my Revo. I may break-in my Nemesis after work, depends when I get out. :( I feel the same way.

Later

[HootUSMC]

Anybody know if the spur gear when spun should spin the axles in a t-maxx? I haven't even tried to start my t-maxx yet but I have stripped it and re-built it, but when I took out the tranny I noticed the spinning the spur didn't spin the axles, bad tranny? I also noticed the thing bottoms out very easily with the heavy duty springs, any suggestion on springs? I really want a stadium truck or a truggy, but since I'm brook and the t-maxx was free I'll have to wait. I guess all I really need now is for it to start and run, and a high torque steering servo, which you would get the Hitec HS-645MG or the Futaba S3305? And what is the best bang for the buck saver in your opinion Sorry for all of the ?'s but I've been out of the hobby for 15 years and this is my first nitro as well.

[zderekv]

hoot - i'm not a traxxas guy but from what i understand there is a clutch inside the t-maxx's tranny that allows the spur gear to spin low rpm's without moving the truck.

springs alone aren't the answer to stopping your truck from bottoming out. stiffer springs will just make the truck really bouncy with the stock shock oil. you need to go to a heaver oil, start at 50wt. and see how it handles.

dunno much about the savers but $4$ the 645mg can't be beat (imo).

we're looking to bash tomorrow if you're interested. we're meeting at a park in somerville 9 - 9:30 in the morning. around 11am my buddy from nh is going to be here so we'll hang in somerville so he can jump some ramps with us and and set up some cones for racing, maybe even some street racing (run whatcha' brung!). then in the afternoon we're planning on hitting the wakefield bmx track and see if anything's going on. if that doesn't work out we'll be looking for another spot to bash but we'll worry about that then.

[TunaCan Charlie]

we're looking to bash tomorrow if you're interested. we're meeting at a park in somerville 9 - 9:30 in the morning. around 11am my buddy from nh is going to be here so we'll hang in somerville so he can jump some ramps with us and and set up some cones for racing, maybe even some street racing (run whatcha' brung!). then in the afternoon we're planning on hitting the wakefield bmx track and see if anything's going on. if that doesn't work out we'll be looking for another spot to bash but we'll worry about that then.

UGGGHHH!!!

I'm so jealous!!

Just checked the mail and my parts AREN'T here! And you guys are bashing!!!

C'mon Mr. Grimes, send me my A-arms!!!!! :mad:

[Tig]

:cool: 100 ay, NICE

I am shocked to say, I got my Revo allready. I couldnt beleive it, less than 3 days from TX. Thats fast. I just got back from getting a new spur gear. I'll put it on and go bash for a bit after my B-Day cake :)

Later

[TunaCan Charlie]

:cool: 100 ay, NICE

I am shocked to say, I got my Revo allready. I couldnt beleive it, less than 3 days from TX. Thats fast. I just got back from getting a new spur gear. I'll put it on and go bash for a bit after my B-Day cake :)

Later

YOUR birthday cake? You've been holding out on us! :eek:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIG!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D

[cavv123]

Hey guys,
Checking in again! I was under the impression that this thread wasn't active. I guess I was wrong. I used to get an email everytime some posted a reply to this thread but for some reason I no longer get them... very strange.

Anyways, I'm still around. I haven't used my savage since I went to the Burlington gravel pit with Tunacan Charlie.

As always I'm up for a bashing sesison.

Carlos

[Tig]

TunaCan,
Thanks Buddy. You are too funny :p . Yeah, I dont tell too many people. Sometimes I slip.


Cavv123,
Whats up man, long time no see. Hows things going?

When would be a good day to meet up?

Later

[cavv123]

Tig, I read that you got yourself a Revo. Congrats
Right now I'm waiting for a new exhaust gasket for my Savage. Once I get it we can head out. Sometime this upcoming week or the following weekend.
This time bring the Revo with you.

[Tig]

Cavv, What is up my friend.
Thanks buddy, Yeah I ended up with a Revo. Its in great shape and came with extras. I just had to swap out the spur gear. I am going to swap it out with a Robinson hardened set.
Once we get our cars up and running we can deffinately meet up again.
I am in desperate needs of a bash session.
I am still waiting for my Storm parts to :(
I will most deffinately bring the Revo :)
Later fellas

[TunaCan Charlie]

Uggh, I'm just awful!!

I was getting RC withdrawls. So I used blue tape to hold the rear A arm together for a fresh 3600 pack. Squeezed off a few runs up and down my street before the tape let go...about 2.5 minutes.

I need professional help... :o

Howdy Cavv! I am still getting the E-mail notices. I wonder why you aren't?

[wallboy]

hey all,
i visit this thread every now and then to see whats up and i thought id chiime in one somthing....i get email alerts for like 3 weeks after i last visited the page after tht they stop.

hopefully we can get somthing going closer to boston aswell sometime soon cause i have yet to fix my real car cause i been spending so much on rc cars hahahah

[Tig]

TunaCan, you are too funny. You should've used Duct tape, lol.

I took out my Revo today, all I have to say is :eek:. Man that thing is fast.
It is also pretty hard to control compared to my Storm and NT. I think I am going to convert it to street, not sure yet. I ended up cart wheeling and breaking one of the wires for the electric starter, I was surprised. You should've seen the sparks flying when it hit the curb. Thats E-start has to go.

Cavv, I'm curious why you dont get any e-mails to. Thats wierd. This Revo is pretty cool. We deffinately have to run sometime soon :)


This would be a good time to swing by the Sand and Gravel pit in Burlington.
How does this weekend sound guys.

[Tig]

wallboy, you beat me by 2 seconds, lol.

Where do you live?
Where do you usually bash?
Would you need a ride to bash with us?

Maybe we can have a session in wallboys area.
We have to do something, I'm going nuts.
I should also get my Storm roller this week, I have been itching to take'er out.

Later

[Synergisticity]

Hey There Y'all,
Sometimes takes me a bit to get back. I'm also not receiving email alerts when there are responses to my messages.

Tuna, I'm from Dracut but most people are more familiar with Lowell. Still looking for some good places to ride. I've been scopin' out some in the area, but nothing great yet.

SML

"I moved to the woods because I wished to live deliberately..."

[Tig]

Originally Posted by Synergisticity
Sometimes takes me a bit to get back. I'm also not receiving email alerts when there are responses to my messages.

LOL, you just joined on the 2nd of August

Welcome aboard :D
you should come out for a bash session, I hope this weekend works out.

[TunaCan Charlie]

TunaCan, you are too funny. You should've used Duct tape, lol.


Yeah, but the patch looked so good in Team A$$ Blue..... :)

[Tig]

You crack me up.
Hows it looking for this weekend, you going to be able to bash.
I'm still waiting for my Storm parts, I am on my way to the HS for my Revo parts.
I'll be ready, mmwwwwaaahaaahaaaaa.

bye

[wallboy]

i live in quincy, i usually bash at this park, faxon park. its not bad plenty of differant terrain some rocks to climb a few baseball diamonds dirt lot gravel lot grass...it has it all and theres this other place thatd be perfect for MTs cause it was far to rough for my buggy. a huuuuge lot sort of a rock pit, they were gonna build a biulding but never did. Im going to the bank tomorrow to see about a loan to fix my car so ill be mobile soon and able to come to these bash sessions

[cavv123]

This is very strange. I now receive emails, when you guys post.
Anyways... I'm in for the weekend. So far, my saturday looks open.
Tig, you better bring that Revo out to bash.

Cavv

[TunaCan Charlie]

I have yet to receive my A-arms, I'm very frustrated.

I bought a set of silver alum. front A's from MEGA-RC.COM from this guy, Corbin Grimes, last June. I ordered and received confirmation on a Wednesday, got the parts the next Saturday. Great service, that's why I went to him again.

This time, I ordered the rear A-arms, same silver alum., on Saturday July 29 and received confirmation of payment. Now it's a full 9 days. I fired off an E-Mail at 4:45 pm today, but I got no response. I didn't say anything mean, just asked what was going on. Maybe they forgot my order.

Anywhoo, bash comfirmation still pending. By the way, Quincy is quite a haul for me, about 55 miles. Don't let that dictate where you go, but I probably won't make any Quincy play dates. But Wallboy sounds like he has some great spots!

G'Night!

[wallboy]

i built a goliath lastweek and just did a stretch on it, im gonna head to the rock lot cause it also has some dirt hillsides and a rock grouping

[lmm004]

Anyone know of any decent places to bash in the southeast area, down towards Attleboro?

[Synergisticity]

Hey Dudes!
I bought the CVD conversion kit for my RC10GT today, and it seems like it will make a nice improvement. At least I won't lose anymore dogbones!

My question, although it may not be the right place, is on tires. What do you guys use in the Northeast? I am playing mostly in light grass, hardpack, and sometimes loose sand and am looking for THE BEST tire.

Thanks,

SML

[TunaCan Charlie]

Huzzah!

I got my silver rear A arms in the post today!!! The two keeper screws that hold the lower hinge pins in don't fit (wrong thread size). Oh well, screws are cheap and plentiful.

I bought the CVD conversion kit for my RC10GT today, and it seems like it will make a nice improvement. At least I won't lose anymore dogbones!

Funny you mention...

My rear a arm has been dangling for so long that at some point, the dogbone went to Heaven. I looked all day to no avail. Also, cheap item, easy fix.......
IF MY FREAKIN LHS HAD ANYTHING MORE THAN HOOD PINS AND ANTENNA TUBES TO SELL ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The most common parts..."Not in stock, sir. Would you like me to order them for you?" Well, I'm sorry to bother you! Go finish your Taco Bell.

HEY LHS'S....YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE CONVENIENT!!!!!!

I can order all this crap online same as any other boob with a two bit computer and an official hack coffee mug!!

--------------MESSAGE TO ALL LHS OWNERS--------------

Start stocking items that people break and buy regularly or you'll all go down the Ol' CRAPPER!!!

[zderekv]

What do you guys use in the Northeast? I am playing mostly in light grass, hardpack, and sometimes loose sand and am looking for THE BEST tire.


SML

if you're a "size does matter" guy i'd say run a set of pro-line dirt hawg 40's. they're a good all around tire with a nice profile but you'll pay for the added traction and stability with the added weight. stay away from big joes if you drive your truck. they're way too wide and you will break stuff.

that being said, i ride basically the same terrain except the loose sand. i do a lot of driving at a dusty bmx track and we bring wooden ramps with us where ever we go. most of our bashes evolve around doing stupid stunts so i prefer team losi zombie maxx tires. they might not give the same intimidating stance as the 40's but they have just as good straight line traction. they also balloon nicely (added roll out adds to your top speed) and make the truck very easy to maneuver in the air and they are pretty light for mt tires.

[zderekv]

what an idiot - i just realized you were talking about tires for an rc-10. sorry 'bout that.

[TunaCan Charlie]

Sorry 'bout the RANT last post. I was just a little peeved. I'm more gooder now. :o

Hey Synerg., my Rustler friends and I are getting together for a bash in the Drum Hill area TONIGHT (Wednesday). There's a business park behind the Sear's that has mucho asphalt, but some good grass islands, perfect pitch for jumping. They leave the parking lot lights on. We plan to meet at 8:00 pm and all are welcome!

(Behind Sear's on Drum Hill Road, Chelmsford, exit 32(?) off Rte. 3 North 8:00)

[TunaCan Charlie]

bump...check out last post

[cavv123]

TunaCan,
Talk about short notice. :D

Cavv123

[TunaCan Charlie]

Yah, I know Cavv, sorrrrrrrry!

B4 down again... Oh, you should have seen the jump though! We set up a plywood ramp and ran crazy jumps all night. At least I claimed the longest by a full 5 feet, although it was my last. From ramp to back tire hit...22 feet!!! NIIIICE! There are sacrifices. Rear shock tower snapped in two. Ho hum ho hum...buy more parts...install more parts...spend more money...repeat ad nauseum...the saga of a hopeless RC nut!!! ;)

[Tig]

Cavv, The Revo will be there.

TunaCan, you're out of comission again :(, but hey, it was a saweeet jump, huh.

So, any day or time set for a little bash session this weekend. I may be able to squeeze in something :)

Oh yeah, I am going to go bash at 2:08 behind the MacCarther School, lol. j/k

Later fellas

[Tig]

:mad: I just broke my front shock shaft on my Revo.
Off to the LHS tomorrow to get some more parts.
I did get my Storm roller though :), I can finally swap over my parts to get it up and running.
I will have them both up and running for this weekend.

Cavv, I hope are prepaired mmwwaaahahahahahahahahahahahaha, that is supposed to be a scary laugh and pretty long to, lol.

[TunaCan Charlie]

Oh yeah, I am going to go bash at 2:08 behind the MacCarther School, lol. j/k



Poking a little fun, are we? :p

Ummmm....where's MacCarther School? lol

BTW, where's do y'all go fer pahts round yonder? (LHS?)

[TunaCan Charlie]

Another BTW...

I have been talking for a few weeks with a neighbor who lives several doors down from me. He drives some Associated nitro road car (fast as hell), a 1/18 Associated MT, and he just picked up a Revo. Anyway, he went last week to race/bash at a guys house in Merrimack, NH. Apparently, this guy built a track in his backyard and welcomes all R/Cer's on Tuesday nights. He has the place lit up so they race past sundown. BYOB.

I'll get more info if anyone is interested. Merrimack is one town north of Nashua.

ciao

[Synergisticity]

Tuna,
I can't make it this past Wednesday(!). I'm just a few miles away, though, so maybe I'll check Sears out sometime. Although big, open parking lots are a dime a dozen up here.
As for the track in Merrimack, I'd be interested. Lemme know where and when.
Lastly, Bill's Hobby Barn in Salem, NH is starting road racing again. Events will be held at 5 o'clock on Sundays with all fees (first few weeks free, $5 after that) being given back in the form of GC's for the store.

Godspeed my friends. My two brothers, best friend, father, and I are off to go camping for the weekend. We'll be bringing our 4 RC10GT's out for a bit o' fun! My friend's on the edge of buying a 5th, but $900 truck tires last week have put him off for a bit!!

SML

"Still it wouldn't reward the watcher to stay awake
In hopes of seeing the calm of heaven break
On his particular time and personal sight.
That calm seems certainly safe to last to-night."

[zderekv]

anyone looking to bash after 1/2 time of the pats' game tonight? i'm looking for something in the somerville/medford area but maybe a little further (not too much further though incase i tie one on watching the game). i'll check back before opening kickoff.

[cavv123]

I got my exhaust gaskets this afternoon and a gallon of fuel.
Unfortunatetly, I'll be busy working this weekend. I might have some time late saturday afternoon.

cavv123

[Tig]

TunaCan,
You're too funny ;)

As for pahts, I go to Xtreme Hobby on RT 9 in Natick. Or I order them.

Cavv,
Sunday afternoon is looking good (so far). Let me know if it works out, we can meet somewhere. I will be bringing the Revo :).

Later Fellas

[cavv123]

Hey Tig,
Can't do Sunday. It is my wife's Bday.
What are you doing tjis early evening (friday)? I got the next gasket on, put in a fresh glowplug, and a nice clean air filter. Give me a call if you are around. I was thinking around 7:45 or 8pm. just before it gets dark.

[Tig]

Cavv,
Tell your wife I said Happy B-Day :) Leos rule :p
I'm sorry buddy, I cant make it tonight. I am going out with my parents and father in-law to celabrate my B-day (it was last weekend, my parents were away).

Maybe one day during the week we can hook up.

Thats for everyone :)

Later

[TunaCan Charlie]

Off to work tonight...

Get to watch a bunch of drunks make fools of themselves!

Sometimes, DJ-ing is such a blast, and I get paid for it ha ha ha ha ha!

[cavv123]

Well I'm back from test driving the savage. It got dark too quick. I couldn't even finish a full tank of fuel.
Maybe tomorrow.
Tig, you didn't miss much.
Next week we'll do something.

[Tig]

TunaCan,
You are lucky to have job that you like.
cavv,
Any time my friend, just tell me when.

[Tig]

Why are people so damn impatient. I was Down Town with my wife (in wonderful traffic), there was a dump truck in the far right lane (care of the BIG DIG), I was in the middle lane. This lady was in such a rush to get by me, even though I was in front of her and in the middle lane, she litterally turned into me. I pulled over in front of her (if I didnt I think she would've taken off) and got out to see what the damage was. She got out and started yelling, saying I hit her, then her passenger got out and started cursing at me. That set me off, I told him "no need to get out and start cursing and get back in the car" and I told her "I cant drive, you're the one who turned into me". Now my beast has a nice scuff and a minor dent. What a jerk, I dont understand why everyone is in such a rush. She hit me in the middle of my passenger door and it scuffed back about 2-3 feet, her drivers mirror just folded up. I dont think she didnt see me considering my beast is a 2500HD X-cab, she was driving a Dodge Caravan. Man, I'm pissed :(.
Just thought I would vent a little.
So, how was everyones day today?

[Tig]

Sorry about the last post, probably not the smartest to vent on here.

Has anyone heard of any bash sessions coming up?
Maybe this weekend will work out for a bunch of us. Hopefully.

[cavv123]

Tig,
I just came back from running my savage. It is not running too good. I don't exactly know what it is. It runs but once it sits at idle, it dies then it take a while to get start it again.
But this weekend I might be up for something

cavv

[Tig]

cavv,
hah, I just got in as well, lol. I was running my Storm and Revo. My Storm is running great, can't say the same for my Revo. It ran well for about a lap around the parking lot then sputtered and died. It would'nt start after that. I really need to sit down and tune that bad boy.
I am very impressed with my Storm though, I put a new muffler and header on with a new gasket, man what a difference, that thing flies. I brought my daughter along for a little lesson. She had a great time.

We can work on our trucks and tune them before we run.

I'll talk to you later

[TunaCan Charlie]

Why are people so damn impatient. I was Down Town with my wife (in wonderful traffic), there was a dump truck in the far right lane (care of the BIG DIG), I was in the middle lane. This lady was in such a rush to get by me, even though I was in front of her and in the middle lane, she litterally turned into me. I pulled over in front of her (if I didnt I think she would've taken off) and got out to see what the damage was. She got out and started yelling, saying I hit her, then her passenger got out and started cursing at me. That set me off, I told him "no need to get out and start cursing and get back in the car" and I told her "I cant drive, you're the one who turned into me". Now my beast has a nice scuff and a minor dent. What a jerk, I dont understand why everyone is in such a rush. She hit me in the middle of my passenger door and it scuffed back about 2-3 feet, her drivers mirror just folded up. I dont think she didnt see me considering my beast is a 2500HD X-cab, she was driving a Dodge Caravan. Man, I'm pissed :(.
Just thought I would vent a little.
So, how was everyones day today?

WOW!

The EXACT same thing happened to me a few years back on Rte. 20 in Waltham. The right lane was merging into the middle, where I was, and this lady on my right just kept coming and coming. Her mirror hit the side of my truck and scratched it from front fender to rear quarter.

We stop and she starts screaming at ME, dropping the F-bomb like a sailor. She says I hit her trying to pass her.

I don't know how people can live being such creeps... :confused:

[TunaCan Charlie]

Allright....

Who's doing what this weekend and where and with whom?
(I'm practicing my alliteration! :) )

[cavv123]

I found this at another forum.
Is that a TMAXX?

http://www.subirimagenes.com/imagen-de-britney120040911carracing-254943.html

[Tig]

I have no clue yet Tuna, I will no more tomorrow afternoon around 2:30.
We have to hook up one of these days.

Cavv,
Thats a Revo. Is that Britney? lol

[cavv123]

Tig , yes it is.

[Tig]

Thats funny.
Hows your truck running?
My Revo is sick, I am going to be setting everything back to stock and work my way up again. Its just not wanting to run for me. The shifting is way off to, I have to figure that out.
Maybe we can bash this weekend.
Everybody is welcome :)
I am thinking about going to the Sand & Gravel pit in Burlington. If anyone is interested, let me know.

Later

[TunaCan Charlie]

Huzzah!!!!

I found a rear shock tower for my B4!!! It's at a hobby store in Danvers. I'll have to get it this fin de semana. I called the store on Rte. 9, Tig, but they were no help. I actually called 8 stores before I hit paydirt.

Anyway, depending on what day you bash and when I get the shock tower, and some new dirt hawgs, and convince the wife that it's ABSOLUTELY necessary, I BASH!!! :D

Toodles,
-Steve

[zderekv]

glad you found your parts but the guys in danvers are a bunch of tools. check out hobby fever in billerica. cool guys and much better prices.

[TunaCan Charlie]

glad you found your parts but the guys in danvers are a bunch of tools. check out hobby fever in billerica. cool guys and much better prices.

I go to Hobby Fever all the time on my way home from work. Last three times I've gone, they didn't have the part I needed. I'll keep trying though. As far as knowledgeable sales staff goes, I'd give my vote to Hobby Etc. on Pearl Street in Nashua. Great guys over there!

[Tig]

TunaCan, the shop on RT9 really stick to what they have. Which is Jammin, CEN, Sportwerks, Traxxas and HPI and some other random stuff. Honestly though, I order all of my parts. Everything is too expensive. Heres an example, I saw a set of Robinson spur/clutchbell gear set. They were on Ebay for $31 shipped, the shop on RT9 wanted $44. That aint happinen my friend, I'll wait. I am in no rush to go out bashing, well I am but I can wait, lol. He does have some pretty good deals on some of his buggies and truggies. I may be picking up a truggy tomorrow :), he's also throwing in an extra NEW motor. We'll see if he renigs on that deal. I'll fill you in tomorrow when I get home. I do have to work for most of the morning then I'll fly over to see him.
Well, gatta go to ZZZZZZ early day tomorrow.

Is anyone planning on bashing, I'm still thinking about going to the Sand and Gravel pit in Burlington. Any other suggestions, feel free to name the spots.

Later

[zderekv]

i've been to hobby etc and they're my 2nd choice behind hobby fever. i run a couple of savages and a mini-t so hobby fever stocks everything under the sun for either of those. as far as knowledge goes, i do my research. you'll never see me in a hobby shop saying "so what do you guys think i should get for ..." i have my mind made up and the part numbers written down. it's cheaper that way too because you're less likely to make that impulse purchase. you know, go in for glow plugs come out with new tires and wheels, a new body, some shiny stuff ...

[Tig]

I'm the same way zderekv. I have my mind made up before I walk in the door. The shop on RT9 does that, I wanted a set of 2 Wabash wheels, he tried to sell me a set of 4 beadlocks that I didnt want. I am turning more towards the net for everything, its just more convenient for me and a lot less expensive.

[zderekv]

... especially if you know just what it is you want.

[TunaCan Charlie]

I'm going to the Danvers store right now (1:40pm) and I'll stop by the Pit's in Burlington to see if anyone is there on my way back....

[Tig]

Well, today ended up to be a pretty busy day. I didnt even get to look at my cars :(. If it doesnt rain out tomorrow, I am going to try to go out somewhere and bash, hopefully.

[TunaCan Charlie]

Hmmmm....maybe! I got my shock tower. New double wing and mounts too.

Keep me posted Tig!

[Tig]

Well, as long as it holds up, I may swing down to the sand and gravel pit. I'll be back with an update in a bit.

[Tig]

It seems like the weather is going to hold off.
Anyone interested in going to the sand and gravel pit?
I'll hang around for about a 1/2 an hour, I'll spend the time work on my Revo. I'll be back.

[TunaCan Charlie]

I may get out around 5:00. I can bring a friend as well....

[Tig]

What time do you think you'll be there? I'm bringing my daughter.

[Tig]

Well, I'm out of comission. My tires got blown off the Revo and my gas tank broke on my Storm :(, so I will sit home pissed off for a while. I may run to the LHS for some glue.
I also just found out my daughter has B-ball at 5, so I am not able to go to the sand and gravel pit.
I'm sorry fellas

[TunaCan Charlie]

DARN IT, darn it, darn it !!!! (Herman Munster Style)

OK I'm still going somewhere....

Concord rd exit off rte 3, industrial park parking lot.....Leaving NOW! 5:15

[TunaCan Charlie]

Well...

I got another friend to go with and it was pretty cool. I also brought my 4 1/2 year old son. He ran his Mini-T until the battery quit.

We set up a plywood ramp for a jump and had a nice patch of grass for the landing zone. After a while, the boy kept begging me to let him play with my buggy. I finally agreed, with much hesitation, to take turns off the jump. I made sure to dial the throttle down when I handed him the radio. Well, except ONE time when I wasn't paying attention.

I turned my head just in time to see the buggy screaming towards the ramp at full throttle. He hit the ramp at 35+ mph (estimate) and kept the throttle pegged through the jump (I saw the rear wheels expanded like donuts in the air). I've never seen a car go so far! And, he landed it clean, with the throttle still at max, and drove across the street and into the woods. I can't explain why the car did not flip backwards with the throttle on full.

Note to self: buy more mini batteries!!!!

[Tig]

TunaCan,
Nice, sounds like you had a great time. Sounds like Jr is going to take after dad, :).
I have been letting my 11yr old daughter use my 1/8 buggy, she has really gotten that thing under control, not like her Mini-T, she crashed that so many times.

Has anyone seen the Burlington Mall construction going on. There is a huge area where they have all dirt and some pretty sick looking jumps.

WE HAVE GOT TO GET TOGETHER
bye :)

[TunaCan Charlie]

TunaCan,
Has anyone seen the Burlington Mall construction going on. There is a huge area where they have all dirt and some pretty sick looking jumps.

INDEED!

I eyeballed the new construction from Rte 128. That looks FUN! As long as the construction workers stay away on weekends, I'd love to hit that place hard. I'll bring my hardhat, and a couple extras, just in case we need to blend in! That big of a job is probably union, no work on weekends.

Your 11 yr old has gone nitro? NICE! :)

[Tig]

It does look sweet, I dropped off my wife when I was going to bash. Thats when I found my broken tank and busted tire. It is pretty nutty in there. Looks like looooooong straights and some pretty nice size jumps. Whenever you are down for it let me know. I'll bring my hard hat to, no one would even
notice us :p.

Yup, my little munchkin has been upgraded to Nitro. She does very well, considering. She used to take her Mini-T out and use one hand, thats why she crashed all the time, lol, it was pretty funny the first couple of times and first couple of control arms, links etc,,,,,,, I let her use my Storm, its a pretty beefy buggy and she seems to like it better than my Revo. I wont let her near my Nemesis or soon to have Jammin X1-CRT Truggy. Plus, its a good starter for her.

WE NEED TO BASH MAN
I'm going to give you a buzz.
I'll talk to you later

[cavv123]

Don't forget about me! I'll hit that construction site too but I do not have a hard hat.
I'll be avail on saturday afternoon after 4:30pm

[Tig]

Cavv,
How can we forget about you buddy, Saturday sounds great.
TunaCan,
How about you?


Maybe we can finally get a good session going. My Revo and Storm are running pretty darn good. The only thing I'm going to do is bring my Revo to the HS to have them show me how to adjust the 2 speed. Then she should be running mint.

Lookin forward to Sat.

Later

[zderekv]

if y'all are going to be around on sunday morning, me and a few of the other northeast rc guys'll meet you at that construction site on 128 by the burlington mall. ain't seen it yet but we're always looking for some new terrain to tear up.

[TunaCan Charlie]

Saturday afternoon might work. As long as it's not too late. I have to DJ that night so I'd have to go home by 6:30.

Did you see if there's a fence around the site? Just curious...

Remember when we swapped stories about being sideswiped by ignorant drivers? Well, carbon copy driving home from Sommerville last night. My passenger side now has a crease from tip to tail.

Short version....
Bumper to bumper, 4:00 pm, southbound rte 128 between 3 south exit and Middlesex Trnpk/Rte 3 north exit, cop car with lights on at a disabled vehicle 1/8 mile ahead in breakdown lane, car swings out into breakdown lane to pass everyone and get to exit, sees cop and tries to swerve back into travel lane, right at me, side mirror scraped the entire length of my truck, driver from Georgia with a rental.

neat... :mad:

[zderekv]

somerville? we're based out of somerville. do you bash or work around there?

[TunaCan Charlie]

I have been working on Temple Street for the past four weeks or so. New condos going in, I work for Landmark Structures.

Hey, I drove into the Burlington Mall today to check out the site. Not a good idea to try to bash there. Everything is surrounded by temp. fence and its all posted. (danger, no tresspassing, hard hat area, etc.). We'll have to pick a surrogate site.

[zderekv]

those condos look pretty nice - too bad they're right accross from the mystic projects. i hear they're cleaning that place up but it's had a really bad rep as far back as i can remember (and i ain't no spring chicken).

i'd like to check out that gravel pit you guys were talking about earlier in the thread. how's that place? is it cool to drive there or will they bust our chops just for being there?

[Tig]

TunaCan,
Thats stinks about your accident. I cant stand ignorant drivers.
I didnt really get a good look at the surrounding area, it was more like a drive by. If its not a safe area to bash we can go to the sand and gravel pit instead. Did you happen to see the lot across from Chilis, there was a drop off that looked pretty nuts. I may have to pull some SWAT super covert under cover construction worker to walk around there. I'll wear my hard hat to, lol.

zderekv,
Nobady has been there any times I have gone. It shouldnt be a probem, nothing to worry about. As long as you are civil with them they will be civil with you, you know how it is, you spring chicken :)
Is Sat. looking good for everybody? If not maybe Sun. would be better. Sat. would work for me.

Later fellas

[zderekv]

my daughter's b-day party is on saturday so i'm going to have to head over there on sunday. i know for sure there will be at least 2 of us but i'd be willing to bet it'll be closer to 1/2 a dozen. we'll bring a ramp or 2 and get some good footage for the web.

[Tig]

So, whats the word.
Is there going to be a session today or tomorrow?
I could do either day, heck I might be there both days :)
I am off to go break-in my Truggy

[TunaCan Charlie]

O.K., I'm in!!

I should be at the Pit between 2:30 and 3:00 today (Sat.). I'm bringing the Boy with his Mini-T. I'll also bring some plywood for a ramp. Let me know ASAP if the location changes.

Is this really going to happen? :D :D :D

Anyone else???!!!!!

[cavv123]

I just got home. anyone still going? if so, where?

[zderekv]

a couple of us are going to head up to the gravel pit tomorrow (sunday) morning around 9:30ish. we'll have a ramp or 2 with us also. hope to see some of you up there.

[Tig]

Just got back from the pit with TunaCan, we were there for a few hours. Really got my Storm and Revo dirty, I'll be spending some time cleaning them up :(. Man, that sand hill is quite the run, almost made it to the top with my Revo. It got stuck, I had to hike up it to get it, what a steep incline.

I am going to try to make it out to the pits Sunday, its not deffinate.

TunaCan, It was a pleasure meeting you my friend:)

Later

[cavv123]

Too bad no one confirmed the location. I told you was going to be around after 4:30pm. :(

[Tig]

I'm sorry cavv:(, thats the only other spot that I have bashed. I thought it was confirmed in another post.
I went through all of my crap on my desk and found your number a little while ago. I will give you a buzz when ever I go out. I appologize, I thought it was all set.

[TunaCan Charlie]

Yeah Cavv, sorry. I said "the Pit" in #204 but I guess I didn't say which pit.

I was surprised as to what the B4 could do. After swapping to a pair of Dirt Works, the B4 went up that 40' sand hill very well. Well, until I came down the back side and dropped 5 feet dead onto the right front wheel. I hit Hobby Fever on the way home and have since replaced the broken hub and ball end.

It was great to meet you Tig! An honest pleasure! Thanks for letting me run your Storm when my ride broke.

If anyone is going to the pit today, look for the tire tracks way up near the top of that monster hill!!! ;)

[zderekv]

we were there this morning. i saw some tracks up towards the top. my savy was climbing that thing like it was an ant hill. i'll post up a few clips, like the one of my buddy holding the camera at the top and my savage coming off that lip like a rocket - straight at his face (and my camera). thing shot off the top of that 1st sandy hill and was 4 feet in the air. the only thing stopping it was our video camera -OUCH! makes for good footage though.

[TunaCan Charlie]

we were there this morning. i saw some tracks up towards the top. my savy was climbing that thing like it was an ant hill. i'll post up a few clips, like the one of my buddy holding the camera at the top and my savage coming off that lip like a rocket - straight at his face (and my camera). thing shot off the top of that 1st sandy hill and was 4 feet in the air. the only thing stopping it was our video camera -OUCH! makes for good footage though.

I can't wait to see that post!

[Chevy-SS]

I'm near Fall River, MA. Looking for a track, if anyone has news, please post.

I used to go to Taunton (Big Boys Toys), but he closed that at end of 2004 season. I'm gettin' sick of having to drive 2 hours to get to RC Madness in Enfield, or RC Excitement in Fitchburg. Both of them are good tracks, but 2 hours is a hike.......


-

[TunaCan Charlie]

Wish I could help ya Chevy...I live in New Hampshire... :rolleyes:

[Tig]

zderekv,
Sounds like you had a pretty good time, cant wait to see the video. My Revo will be out of commission for a little while, I'm doing a little reconstructive surgery :)

Chevy-SS
Sorry buddy, wish I could help you out. Chevy-SS, do you have one?

Later

[FRANKIECMGT]

HEY CHEVY..
I AM A FORMER BBT GUY..I WONDER IF WE MET BEFORE. I HAVE A BUDDY THAT HAS A NICE TRACK IN HIS YARD. I GO THERE ALOT ON THE WEEKENDS AND RACE. THERE IS A FEW OF US OLD BBT GUYS THERE. IF YOU WANT TO CHECK THEM OUT GO TO TEAMKYA.COM AND CHECK US OUT. IF YOU WANT TO GET TOGETHER AND DO SOME RACING AT RCE SOMETIME DROP ME A E-MAIL....FRANK

FRANKIECMGT@AOL.COM

[zderekv]

I can't wait to see that post!

check it out. there's only footage of my savy here because everyone else was broken early on. a lot of "filler" footage but there are some pretty good clips here too. i think you'll appreciate it more if you're familiar with the spot.

Sand-N-Gravel Pit (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7813980513937931599&hl=en)

[Tig]

z,
Thats a great video, you got a lot of great shots. The foot steps up on the hill were mine. I was standing on the sand hill while running my Revo up, it got stuck a few times so I just stayed up there. If I had better tires, it would've made it a lot easier, the stockers worked ok.

What are the plans for this weekend?

[zderekv]

i'm a big "maybe" for this weekend. my plan is to head out to western mass and do some downhill mountainbiking but if the weather's gonna be horible i'll wait and do it in a week or 2. i'll know on friday if the trip is going to happen or not. keep it in mind and i'll be in touch because i'll definately be up for sessioning somewhere if the trip falls through.

[TunaCan Charlie]

Thanks for posting that video!!!

Looks like you have a heck of a time keeping your Savy's front wheels on the ground. You should add some dead weight to the front. Maybe a T-Maxx? :p :p :p :p :p

[zderekv]

that sts28 is a beast. you can get a sick deal on that motor, i got mine with a pull start plus 2 extra pull starts, shipped for less than $150. it eats my buddy's 11 pound t-maxx with a picco maxx26 and he paid like $250 for just the motor.

for the first half of that video i was running about 140 degrees (when it was climbing that sand mound). i keep it pretty rich because the motor makes enough power so why push it any harder. i don't even check temps unless i can hear it running lean or the idle gets irradic. otherwise i just reach down and touch the head to see if it's up to temp. i literally picked my truck up by the cooling head and didn't even get burned. i leaned it out about 1/4 turn and finally got it up to 200 degrees and that's when all hell brakes loose. those ain't wheelie gears either, that's 18/47's. i might try 20/46's next.

[zderekv]

looks like we're not going away this weekend - anyone looking to bash on sunday? the weather's supposed to break early sunday morning so if y'all are looking to do some mud bashing that could be pretty cool too.

[Chevy-SS]

HEY CHEVY..
I AM A FORMER BBT GUY..I WONDER IF WE MET BEFORE. I HAVE A BUDDY THAT HAS A NICE TRACK IN HIS YARD. I GO THERE ALOT ON THE WEEKENDS AND RACE. THERE IS A FEW OF US OLD BBT GUYS THERE. IF YOU WANT TO CHECK THEM OUT GO TO TEAMKYA.COM AND CHECK US OUT. IF YOU WANT TO GET TOGETHER AND DO SOME RACING AT RCE SOMETIME DROP ME A E-MAIL....FRANK

FRANKIECMGT@AOL.COM

Heya Frank, my name is Dave Fraser. I would imagine we met at BBT. Where is the track you mention? I'll go to the web site and see if I can figure it out. RCE and RC Madness are both two hours from me, so I haven't been racing as much as a few years ago..........

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[TunaCan Charlie]

the weather's supposed to break early sunday morning so if y'all are looking to do some mud bashing that could be pretty cool too.

Am I the only guy in this thread running electric? Mud bashing for me would be committing ESC homicide!! :eek:

[cavv123]

I think you are TunaCan. :)
You can get some good deals on a Nitro buggy or truggy.

[TunaCan Charlie]

*whimper, whimper *

But I blew my wad on the BL system!!

BWAAAAHHHHHHH!

Darn, Christmas is a long ways off...... :(

[Tig]

Sorry fellas, I have been out of commission. I am in the process of building my Revo, cleaning my Storm and waiting on parts to install my new motor in my Jammin Truggy.
I still have to figure out how to bind all of the rcvrs with the radio to.

How was everyones weekend so far?

[Tig]

Anyone going to be bashing this weekend or during the week?

TunaCan, I am getting my XX-4 up and running. It wont be as fast as yours but hey, a little competiton is always fun :). I only have 2 batteries though:(, I need to make more.

Later

[zderekv]

you guys want to hook up on sunday morning?

[Tig]

Where are you thinking of meeting?

I just spent waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much time cleaning my Revo.
I'm not sure if I want to get'er dirty yet :o, shes soo perty.
I am very excited to take my Revo out. I have added a few welcome additions to my Revo ;).

[zderekv]

we're coming from somerville, how 'bout you?

[TunaCan Charlie]

Where are you thinking of meeting?

I just spent waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much time cleaning my Revo.
I'm not sure if I want to get'er dirty yet :o, shes soo perty.
I am very excited to take my Revo out. I have added a few welcome additions to my Revo ;).

Ooooooooh!! what did ya do to Mr. Revo, hmmmm?

[Tig]

zderekv,
I'm coming from Waltham. Where were you thinking of going to bash?

TunaCan,
HHMMMM, about my Revo. I dont want to say just yet, I want to make sure she is running before I run my mouth :), lol.

You know fellas, before you know it, its going to be snowing. Does anyone think it will be possible to get a decent size bash session going? I think it would be a pretty sweet way to end the summer. What does everyone else think?

[cavv123]

I'll be up for something. Saturdays usually work for me.

[cavv123]

It is 8:53pm and I'm watching NESN (Red Sox 1 vs White sox 8 - Top of the 6th). They just aired a clip taped earlier on a HPI Savage running inside Fenway park during practice before the game started. During the clip it was mentioned that a few of the players own these "Nitro trucks" and that one of them brought it to the park today.
Do any of you want to invite them to our next bashing session? :)

[zderekv]

sure, we should invite them, seeing that they'll have a lot of spare time in a couple of weeks. it just goes to show: even 9 games back they're STILL cooler than the yankees!

[zderekv]

zderekv,
I'm coming from Waltham. Where were you thinking of going to bash?


there's a park/field in arlington called the farm. it's near a big water tower and across from a school. i know that's kinda vague but if you've been by it you'll know what i'm talking about. it's on eastern ave just off of route 2. if you want to hook up on sunday morning around 10ish let me know and i'll get you some directions.

i'd also be down with some sorta big shindig to end the summer. i've got about 10 - 15 guys that would be interested. i could probably get the dudes from sickhobbies to come down from nh too.
IF YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL COME

[TunaCan Charlie]

...i could probably get the dudes from sickhobbies to come down from nh too.
IF YOU BUILD IT THEY WILL COME

HEY!!!

Is there a Southern New Hampshire LHS I don't know about? Where the heck is SickHobbies? :confused:

[zderekv]

sickhobbies is out of lincoln, nh and he's mainly an online dealer. my homeboy brian will hook you up.

[Tig]

Well, I am out of comission AGAIN.
I might as well give you the update, I really wanted to wait until my Revo was up and running but, I had a unexpected and very disturbing phone call with New Era Models.

I installed RPM arms, ProLine Wabash wheels and Road Rage tires. The BIG deal is, I also installed a Big Block. I used New Eras kit, let me tell you, that was the WRONG choice. Not only is the product junk, there customer service is crap as well.
I called about the throttle link being so flimsy, so flimsy that it would not open the carb. The link literally bent, it was soo weak. He said to go buy another link from DuBro and bend it to the same dimensions as the New Era one and solder them together. That was how he said to resolve that problem. I thought that was too much of a hassle, and shouldve been resolved to begin with before even shipping out any kits. To top that off the exhaust didnt line up either. Frank was very unproffesional and had a short fuse with me pretty much getting defensive after saying the exhaust did not work. To make a long story short, he told me to return with such an atitude. I just about had it I said fine and hung up. He really got me going, if I stayed on the line, we deffinately would have had some choice words. I ended up calling back because I did not know there return policy. I thought I would be able to get an RA#. Well to my surprise, a woman answered, without putting the phone on hold she said "its him, they guy you were on the phone with" he said " that (a bad word) guy, (another bad word) him, he (another bad word) hung up on me". That was said with him not knowing I could hear him. I just said "do you give out any RA# so I can return it. He said just send it to Franks attention. I am absolutely shocked by the service I received from them, I would never buy another product from them again. I would not recommend them to any others either.
Now I have to wait for my Qoncepts BB kit to get, there goes another week:(.

To top that off, I just experienced a runaway RC for the first time. My Storm Pro took off on me and hit a curb at full throttle.
I will be breaking in my Nemesis tomorrow or Sunday. I am going to having RC withdrawels:) if I dont get something running.

zderekv,
could you send me some directions, Thanks buddy

later

[Tig]

Yeah, I made that a short story, huh, lol.
sorry for such a long post guys.

[zderekv]

sure thing tig, here you go:

directions (http://northeastrc.suddenlaunch3.com/index.cgi?board=whereareyouguysbashingthisweekend&action=display&num=1143942525)

we'll be there around 9:30 - 10am on sunday, hope to see you there.

[cavv123]

Hey guys,
I was working down in the stoughton area today and I found a nice place to bash. it is kind of a construction site/gravel pit. It is located right on RT138 on the Canton/Stoughton line. If you are going south on Rt 138 it will on your right as soon as you pass the "Town of Stoughton" sign.

cavv123

[Tig]

cavv,
I know where that is, I used to live in Randolph. Isnt there a used car dealer across the street? Its a Sand Gravel and Stone company, BIG area to bash in. Maybe one of these days we can meet down there. Lets try to make some plans.

Later

[cavv123]

I actually know the place that you are talking about.. but this one is further down on Rt138, rabout 1/4 of a mile before getting to stoughton center.
You know what. I also used to live in Randolph... very strange...now we both live in waltham.... hmmm....

[Tig]

Ohhh, OK, I now where you're talking about now. Gatcha ;)
Very strange, we both lived in Randolph and now we both live in Waltham.
Thats funny, what a small world.

:wave:

[TunaCan Charlie]

Hey Tig,

Did you ever resolve that BB kit issue with that guy from Nashua?

[Tig]

Whats up TunaCan,
Yeah, everything is going well. I had to call my credit card to file a dispute. I am not worried, everything will work out in the end.

My Revo is almost finished :D, ordering my starter box this week.

So, what do you guys think about a bash session one of these days, maybe in the next year :D

:wave:

[zderekv]

when and where you thinkin'?

[TunaCan Charlie]

Would love a good bash...(been awhile!!!)

However....the wife is having shoulder surgery this Friday and the weekend is already spent for me. She'll need some TLC. In fact, I took the whole next week off for the occasion. There goes the vacation...LOL.

I want reports iffin ya'll go......ya ya?

G'Day!!