I Want to Build a Go Fast RC !

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

Would it be to much to ask for a linkypoo ?

You mean lincypoo? I thought it was the concensus that he was my lincypoo. I guess I'll share, but I'm watching.

It sucks that the group you're with aren't being responsible. I hope the driver that hit the bystanders gets to pay for that guys hospital bill.

When I see that kinda crap I take it upon myself to tell kids and bystanders to stay out of the way. I'm actually a dick about it, but it gets the point across and keeps people from getting hurt.

I also tell wreckless drivers in no uncertain terms that at speed r/c's are more of a weapon than a toy.

Speak up dude! Instead of losing a good spot and a good time step up and organize things. Most people are followers and won't even mind

[snellemin]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Speak up dude! Instead of losing a good spot and a good time step up and organize things. Most people are followers and won't even mind

That is what I do. It's hard to find a good spot to do speed runs, so step up. Put up boards like I do. Keeps the goofballs in check. And it's true that most are followers and will end up helping you. When I do find time to race, I setup the boards at my LHS parking lot. People just offer to help setup and tear down. The longest part is sweeping/blowing the dirt off and spraying soda down.

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

You mean lincypoo? I thought it was the concensus that he was my lincypoo. I guess I'll share, but I'm watching.

It sucks that the group you're with aren't being responsible. I hope the driver that hit the bystanders gets to pay for that guys hospital bill.

When I see that kinda crap I take it upon myself to tell kids and bystanders to stay out of the way. I'm actually a dick about it, but it gets the point across and keeps people from getting hurt.

I also tell wreckless drivers in no uncertain terms that at speed r/c's are more of a weapon than a toy.

Speak up dude! Instead of losing a good spot and a good time step up and organize things. Most people are followers and won't even mind

Originally Posted by snellemin

That is what I do. It's hard to find a good spot to do speed runs, so step up. Put up boards like I do. Keeps the goofballs in check. And it's true that most are followers and will end up helping you. When I do find time to race, I setup the boards at my LHS parking lot. People just offer to help setup and tear down. The longest part is sweeping/blowing the dirt off and spraying soda down.

I'm hearing what you guys are preaching but I only attend this scene a couple times a month plus the crowd is mixed with a bunch of wanna-be thugs/punk ass kids whom arent gonna want to hear this. I couldn't possibly consider wasting my time with these jackholes. Last night was a lesson learned by the parents whom had younglings in tow, the kids were chucked into PU beds after that incident. A lot of people (whom had a some common sense) were shocked to see how these guys were hurt and I'm sure their driving habits and RC courtisey will hopefully improve ?
The action comes in waves, sometimes there will be a 20 or more idiots going at it doing their own thing all together and five minutes later no one is running. I'll just have to carefully pick and choose when I run and when I test it'll be much earlier when the crowd is thinner. I just need to get my own radar gun so I'm not dependant on the other guys.

[PBO]

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

I'll just have to carefully pick and choose when I run and when I test it'll be much earlier when the crowd is thinner. I just need to get my own radar gun so I'm not dependant on the other guys.

You may find GPS easier for solo testing? I also run clear covers so I can read the GPS without unpacking/unclipping everything...

Talking of testing, I've always found quiet testing easier & more productive when trying different setups. With a lot of people or distractions around - everything (except crashes) seems to take much longer to get right. I drive 40mins for all my high speed runs...the road I use is 4 cars wide & long enough that I can't see which direction the dot is facing when I drive to either end, it has a couple of small bumps & a moderately coarse surface...it runs parallel to an airport in an industrial area, nobody around except for a friendly security guy who watches out his window. Parked cars are unusual also. For all the high speed passes with spectators, they've been in the back of a truck parked off the road

I haven't had a crash where the car has become airborne for more than a few feet (maybe I run too much downforce!?) but they slam into the gutter (kerb) with enough force that the scratches & chips in the formed concrete are still easily seen...those impacts would have done major damage to an ankle or leg, especially my 8T + 6S 6500 Hyperion - it's a big pack

[Bondonutz]

GPS, wonderful idea !
Whats a simple to use decent qaulity/easily affordable unit ?????

Another thing also !
I think I'd like to get some drift tires for my rig, I thought it would be fun slinging a 1/8 scale around for some sideways drifts ???

Suggestions Please !

[PBO]

Originally Posted by Bondonutz

GPS, wonderful idea !
Whats a simple to use decent qaulity/easily affordable unit ?????

Suggestions Please !

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