Post your RC Addicts Anonymous war story here!!

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Ryu James

i must say also, speaking of addictions, that my wife actually loves my RC addiction because it is the one thing that has really helped keep me clear of my expensive painpill and h addiction. no lie. was reluctant to share that but since we're getting honest....RC has been a godsend...and in all reality i am probably saving money over what i was buying before. you know, RC can kinda attract a wild crowd. i guess guys that like to build crap also like to self destruct but i saw on one guys avatar a quote that said something like "get addicted to RC, not drugs." great advice. take it from us old-timers you younguns out there. stick to the RC and you'll be alright.

now this really has become like an AA meeting.

I have a buddy that I met thru the LHS and he does RC now instead of drugs and alcohol. Great guy, just got mixed up with the wrong crowd when he was younger and is paying for it now. He is a great welder and fabricator, but has to keep clean or he will be back in jail.

And you do end up with something of value when you are finished. RC is a great hobby, much better than quilting...

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by Ryu James

now this really has become like an AA meeting.

Boy, I think I'm in trouble. I too started not drinking "much" and using that so called savings to fund my new addiction. Then I cut back on smoking to help fund the new addiction. A year later, I find myself always in the garage, after stopping at the liquor store on the way home which just happens to be right beside the smoke shop......Wife....what wife....oh, yeah, She's the one that has the smokes I steal when I run out....

[TDC57]

I like this thread, I can’t believe I'm missed it before:

(Life blunders!)
• Biggest blunder was getting married! (Hands down)
• Next was not pushing her to get a job (I'm still paying for this one)
• Having joint bank accounts (what the hell was I thinking?)
• Smoking!, not the herb (It’s legal in ca) but the cigarettes!.. a disgusting habit!..


(Biggest 08 blunder)

Hi my name is TDC and I’ve got an addiction!.. an RC addition. Please help me!..

I can kick my self in the ass for spending upwards of $15K on RC stuff in 08!..


Lesson learned!.. Not going to happen again..Nope..

[E-Revonut]

Well I bought my first hobby grade RC 1/2/07, a T-Maxx 2.5R it was fun but handled like crap, upgraded to a Revo 3.3 a few months later. Had tons of fun but hated that when I only had 20-30 minutes I couldn't play cause I never knew if the damn thing would start! Last year, just before Christmas I was buying a glow plug at the LHS and seen an RC18t, decided it'd make a great X-mas present for myself that I could play with anytime. That's where it went downhill! I started looking into upgrades and bought a Mamba25/5400kv combo. While looking for more stuff I came across conversions for the REVO. I knew this would be cool, an awesome handling MT that I can plug batteries into and go whenever I had a few minutes. I wound up getting a GorrilaMaxx G2R chassis, Novak HV 4.5 system, and some NiMh. Since I have had a E-MAXX (3905), VXL Rustler, CX2 heli, E-REVO, CRT.5, mini slider, mini late model, 1/10 slider, micro desert truck, MCX heli, CP+ heli, waiting on a new CX2 heli to arrive, and a whole slew of chargers, Lipos, and a DX3R radio! All said and done prolly in the neighborhood of $5k in '08 with the biggest expense being my E-REVO( truck-$450, MMM-$180, Tekno neu $270, Beadlocks, badlands and 17mm adapters-$120 Lipos-$200, Hyperion duo-$240, DX3R $300).

Some of my friends and family think I'm crazy but everyone spends their money differently. Some of my friends and family are heavy drinkers and some smoke some herb, at the end of the night they have nothing. I don't smoke anything and never have, I rarely even finish a 6 pack in a weekend, but I spend a shitload on RC!!! At least I have something cool to show for it, generally keeps me out of trouble, and I have made some new friends.

Looks like '08 has been another good year for rc hobby retailers! I know I have contributed a lot this year. With the purchase of about 50 A123 cells, and now moving onto 6S lipos and contemplating which 5S packs to buy for a 10S setup. Bought a LT-6S, and just bought another LT-10S. All together with my MMM, with a feigao 8xl, upgraded to a 1515/1y, now a 2.5D, with a medusa 80mm 1100kV. This brushless bug bit hard.

My stock emaxx wasn't stock for long, with parcels coming in from all over every few days. Living in Australia doesn't help things, most people have very good shipping, but other times I am paying close to as much shipping as the actual product!

Calculated my costs put into my emaxx, and it was close to $2k minus shipping costs. And with the addition of my VERY cheap truggy (Hyper ST Pro roller $120AUD after selling parts from it), I am still looking for more!

Oh yeah, and also don't forget my drifter, and a dx3.0, dx3r, dx3s that I have bought.

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by E-Revonut

Well I bought my first hobby grade RC 1/2/07, a T-Maxx 2.5R it was fun but handled like crap, upgraded to a Revo 3.3 a few months later. Had tons of fun but hated that when I only had 20-30 minutes I couldn't play cause I never knew if the damn thing would start! Last year, just before Christmas I was buying a glow plug at the LHS and seen an RC18t, decided it'd make a great X-mas present for myself that I could play with anytime. That's where it went downhill! I started looking into upgrades and bought a Mamba25/5400kv combo. While looking for more stuff I came across conversions for the REVO. I knew this would be cool, an awesome handling MT that I can plug batteries into and go whenever I had a few minutes. I wound up getting a GorrilaMaxx G2R chassis, Novak HV 4.5 system, and some NiMh. Since I have had a E-MAXX (3905), VXL Rustler, CX2 heli, E-REVO, CRT.5, mini slider, mini late model, 1/10 slider, micro desert truck, MCX heli, CP+ heli, waiting on a new CX2 heli to arrive, and a whole slew of chargers, Lipos, and a DX3R radio! All said and done prolly in the neighborhood of $5k in '08 with the biggest expense being my E-REVO( truck-$450, MMM-$180, Tekno neu $270, Beadlocks, badlands and 17mm adapters-$120 Lipos-$200, Hyperion duo-$240, DX3R $300).

Some of my friends and family think I'm crazy but everyone spends their money differently. Some of my friends and family are heavy drinkers and some smoke some herb, at the end of the night they have nothing. I don't smoke anything and never have, I rarely even finish a 6 pack in a weekend, but I spend a shitload on RC!!! At least I have something cool to show for it, generally keeps me out of trouble, and I have made some new friends.

Revonut,
great point about making new friends. I have made so many cool new friends due to the hobby. I have even met up with guys i have met here on RCM and we went out and shredded the local golf course with my 8t and his eRevo. seriously, RCers are damn cool people and i love that we all share a common interest that brings us together regardless of class, race, creed, or background. Its great to get to know everyone on RCM!!!
For example, Danny from Tekno is someone who has been way cool. In the spring i hope to fly out to SD and go spend some time with the Tekno guys at ARC Raceway while i take out samples of my upcoming energy drink Fighting Cock Energy Drink. btw, i really want to find a way to sponsor as many RC events/drivers as i can. Move over Rockstar and Monster, Fighting Cock is coming to town. Should be on shelves in early spring. ps. although i am not a drinker anymore Fighting Cock makes the best COCKtails. its in the name!
patent pending. all images and titles are pending registered trademarks of Fighting Cock Energy, LLC

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by Ryu James

...and when the wife comes out in the garage and says "honey, i am going to bed" with a wink and a sweetness in her voice, i just grunt and keep twisting that damn hex driver....

lol, that's funny.

But in all seriousness, be careful! Women will only take so much of that before they feel neglected and move on - along with your money...

I have a similar problem, but I try to spend some time with the missus and kids and try to wait until they go to bed before slinking off into the basement to tinker.

I experimented when I was in seventh grade, but I could never quite get high enough with nicads and nitro just didn't do it for me, so I just gave up on the hobby.

Early in '07 I discovered brushless and lipos at a party and I haven't been able to stop since. The first time I saw my Rusty VXL hit 70mph, it was down hill from there. The next thing I know I had $1000 bucks into with FLM & RPM parts. Then I started looking for bigger and better highs and that is when I discovered I could race 1/8 electric off road buggies. If I don't get to the track at least a few times a month, I start shaking now. The withdrawal pains are terrible. My wife doesn't understand why I never leave my man room and always working on my car.

I still haven't confessed to my wife that I have spent almost $7500k this year on RC this year.

It only got worse after I met JHautz at the track and now I really can't stop. He keeps pushing more stuff on me like the new... X-ray 808 I just bought that I have to run home and hide from my wife tomorrow.

Mike just called me on my cell about new custom battery boxes and the rc8t chassis. He is threatening to send his goons to break my knee caps if I don't order them right away.

It is getting out of control. Please help me...

[Arct1k]

I think you might have to change the name... I can just see linc saying to a friend - Do you want a Cock?

I can't see it selling...

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

I think you might have to change the name... I can just see linc saying to a friend - Do you want a Cock?

I can't see it selling...

But I do think he needs to give us all some stickers....

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

I think you might have to change the name... I can just see linc saying to a friend - Do you want a Cock?

I can't see it selling...

my gosh, i am completely offended!! get your mind out of the gutter! why i never!....

you are the first person that has ever said that out of thousands that have now been exposed to the product. thats the marketing beauty of the thing. the sexual inuendos are endless. people will have fun with this. thanks for your input but i completely disagree....obviously, or i wouldnt be putting everything on the line to start production.
certainly there will be a conservative crowd that wont like the name, or that dont like energy drinks in general. but for the energy drink demographic (young men aged 16-35) this drink gets a huge favorable response. and for those that want to protest...bring it on. there is no such thing as bad publicity. the more people come out against it, the more the youth are going to want to buy it.

I PROMISE YOU IT WILL SELL. IN FACT, I GUARANTEE IT.

anything can be sold if its marketed right. but its comments like that (although you are the first to think it wont sell) that i love to hear. just feeds the fire to make sure it succeeds. but you definitely shouldnt drink it. Fighting Cock is for champions, not for those who dont believe.

[Arct1k]

Remember I'm english... Not sure it would go down there - However in the uk having a fag (smoke) is ok... Not sure that would sell in the usa...

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

But I do think he needs to give us all some stickers....

forget stickers. i want to make sure everyone gets a free can, t-shirts, whatever. in blind taste tests amongst energy drink users and virgins alike Fighting Cock was picked 4 out 5 times as the favorite over Redbull, Monster, Rockstar, and Full Throttle. and the times it wasnt the favorite it was the 2nd favorite. that no marketing hype. thats real taste tests i conducted.

anyway, i dont really want to change the thread into this. lets keep it as the Addiction War story. although i do want to get the word out and would love to give samples to the regulars here on RCM, my point was that through RC i have made lots of friends and contacts, both professional and non-professional.

if there are enough of you that wish to discuss the energy drink or have comments please send emails to chad@fightingcockenergy.com and copy that email to fightingcockenergy@live.com

or i can start another thread if its acceptable to RCM. i dont know what their policy is on something like this.

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

Remember I'm english... Not sure it would go down there - However in the uk having a fag (smoke) is ok... Not sure that would sell in the usa...

i lived in England for 2 years and loved it there. i remember fags...or taking the piss out of someone...or going to the pub and getting pissed. its all slang. the bottome line- the drink is called FIGHTING Cock. its a rooster. and cocks that fight have some serious awesome attributes. they are tough as hell, they fight to the death, they strut like the own the world, and they impregnate all the hens on the farm. what guy doesnt want to be like a Fighting Cock?

[Arct1k]

I just can't see myself in a bar shouting - Two cocks please.... Two roosters no issue...