Revo's first time at track w/pics!

[IceWind]

Sup all! Thank God, it looks like the dread of winter is finally over with and spring is moving into Montana at last. I've been impatiently waiting since I got my Revo to go to my local track about 8 miles outside my town where a construction company lets use use part of their land to what we wish for a track. We eventually plan to get AC, race stand, bleachers and other necassaties hopefully sometime this year. Yesterday and today it was gorgous out and seeings how noone at my company had called me yet for a job, I suited up and headed on out to take my baby for her first spin around the track!

I must say that the Revo feels really at home on a racetrack. I definently learned alot about control, steering, angle of approach and just general knowlege of how to handle a track vs just bashing around the street. I learned one thing at least, moguls are a pain in the ass to learn!! Lost count of how many times I nosed dived into the dirt. Beyond that, I had an absolute ball and I can't wait for my first race so Im gonna turn this Revo into a racing in the coming weeks

So for your amusement here is some shots. In case your wondering, yes I was driving AND shooting at the same time. Loot skillz people [:D]

Awesome....

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/imgone.jpg

Houston, we have liftoff

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/wehaveliftoff.jpg

Pull down, pull down!!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/smokey.jpg

I believe I can fly

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/takeoff.jpg

Higher and higher!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/imflying.jpg

Rawwwwr!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/cornerpeel.jpg

I hate Moguls!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/mogulssucks.jpg

Reach for the sky!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/reachforthesky.jpg

Bad angle

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/bankturn.jpg

Full throttle straight away

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/pushit.jpg

Wrong way dummy

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/wrongway.jpg

[vaderbxman]

I'm glad ya had fun! I'm over here b******* that it was too wet to drive for 3 weeks, and you have to sid out the whole winter.

Nice revo picture-taking skills! :cool:

[IceWind]

I..itts...aa..a littlleeee b..b....bb bummpy.....

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/bumpyride.jpg

Revo on the attack!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/attack.jpg

Houston we have a problem...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Phantron/RC%20racing/houstonwehaveaproblem.jpg

[phatoscar]

Where in MT are you? I'm in Billings. Maybe I can try out your track.

[balang_479]

Awesome... looks fun, hope you show us how youre gonna upgrade your Revo...

http://rccaraction.com/rc/online_ex/monster_revo.asp hope this helps in a way...

[IceWind]

Where in MT are you? I'm in Billings. Maybe I can try out your track.

Im in Missoula. We actually have another one down by Victor at Qwivals, a family fun center. I plan to go there eventually when they open up their hours a bit more. Its more taken care of and I think its lit and has AC as well.

I've seen your guy's track down at Billings but damn, thats a long drive.

[awnelson]

I'm jealous... what is all that dry brown stuff you're driving on? JK We still have 2 ft of snow on the ground here in Minneapolis. Anyway, looks like a bunch of fun.

[IceWind]

Awesome... looks fun, hope you show us how youre gonna upgrade your Revo...

http://rccaraction.com/rc/online_ex/monster_revo.asp hope this helps in a way...


Heres what i've done so far

1. Close ratio gear set
2. Aluminum Tube turnbuckles
3. FOC conversation kit
4. Steve Slaydens steering modifications
5. Single steering servo mod
6. Motor saver air filter
7. 45w oil all around, Green springs in front, tan in rear
8. Dubro fuel filter



To be upgraded

1. Spectrum DX2.0 radio
2. Aluminum pushrods
3. Proline 40 series bowline tires
4. 1400mah reciever battery
5. Center differential and rear brake kit
6. Proline Crowd Pleaser 2.0 body
7. Tekno rear wing mount and Proline rear wing
8. RPM arm upgrades
9. Traxxas Resonator pipe

[Crash727]

I'm jealous... what is all that dry brown stuff you're driving on? JK We still have 2 ft of snow on the ground here in Minneapolis. Anyway, looks like a bunch of fun.

You're jealous, it was 5 degrees ABOVE zero yesterday in the sun. I can't wait for winter to be over. At least some people are having fun. :p

Edit: Great pics IceWind!!!

[stanmondz]

i plan on hitting a track i just foumd this weekend looks like it will be mid to high 60's hit 69 today

[RespirologyRC]

It was 7 degrees today here in Boston. I'm still cleaning my shite from last November. Almost done; just waiting for my engines to get back from the modders and i'm ready for racing!

[RespirologyRC]

PS I'm definitely jealous that you've already had a chance to practice!!!!!!!!