2013.08.23, 08:24 PM
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MINI-Z BODY NUT
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: pa.
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No problem Ed. Sounds good for the newbies. More affordable to start.
Ill be there around the usual.
Not sure if ill have the time to put things together but i got a hold of the new front with the magnets (forgot the name), be interesting to try it.
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2013.08.25, 07:35 PM
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hilldebrandt's hobby
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Reading, PA
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How was the turnout today? Didn't go anywhere as my car broke down on Thursday on my way to work...took me a few days to figure out that the theft deterrent system on the car locked me out and and wouldn't let me start it. All due to a low battery... Changed the battery and rebooted the system and now it runs...go figure!
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2013.08.25, 08:42 PM
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MINI-Z BODY NUT
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: pa.
Posts: 5,028
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There was 5 of us. It was good tune and very tight racing.
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2013.08.26, 11:06 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Reading Pa.
Posts: 4,124
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Good day of racing as always, traffic was tough in some races but I'm sure that's a sign of us being so close in speeds and styles.
Al was fast lap all day, 7.05 was probably the fastest ever on our track in Stock. Only milliseconds from breaking into the 6s... somebody is gonna do it eventually!
Glad Dave finally got his car together, made for better racing for sure! I still think he should get rid of that antique radio but I understand why he's gonna keep it... it does work. I had some great tuning laps racing Quinn... I've realised that he drives exactly the same lines I do, if he had a hair more power he'd be right up there in front everytime. (I've got some cells for you to use next time)
Thanks again guys for showing up... I couldn't ask for a better crew!
Get your ideas for scheduling next months race date on here so I can post up the new thread.
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2013.08.26, 12:36 PM
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#20
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 16
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That sounds like a good idea sorry I didn't make it I'll see all you guys next month
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2013.08.26, 05:20 PM
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hilldebrandt's hobby
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Reading, PA
Posts: 316
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I'll be racing dirt oval every Saturday next month except for the last Sunday...so if the racing is for that Sunday I won't make it. If it's for any other Sunday I promise I'll be there.
But u guys do what's best for everyone and don't worry about whether I can make it or not...
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2013.08.26, 10:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 209
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i just need to learn to cycle my batteries instead of letting them sit since last race! i will be away the 8th of September at a big car show...and the 29th, mainly cause i will be celebrating my birthday that Saturday night cause my birthday is that Monday! soo maybe the 15th and 22nd if anything.
ohh and also i have a friend who wants to try this hobby out! i will bring him along this race and we can show him the ropes! im sure oen of you guys will have a car ready for a newbe!
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"The hard road is the better road" So as it is in my favorite sport of road racing, it is in my life. The best tracks are not the easy ones. Racing victoriously to the finish takes skill and knowledge. Followed by courage and determination. The more you navigate the hard turns the better you get at all of them. Follow good lines laid down before you and trust them. Put on the helmet and strap yourself in. Here we go!
-john webber (FB friend)
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2013.08.27, 10:09 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Reading Pa.
Posts: 4,124
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I think Larry is good for most Sundays in September, I'm leaning towards the 22nd for some strange reason. Gordon... do you know when you'll be free next month?
Dave?... Al?... Steve?... opinions?
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2013.08.29, 11:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Reading Pa.
Posts: 4,124
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Got my Sumo tonight! Quick threw some cells in it and took it for a spin around the track. Took 3 AA cells in the controller, 4 AA cells in the truck. Turned the controller on, then the truck. It was already binded so there was no real wait. The controller is comparable to any newer 2.4ghz controller, very basic, very usable. Had the basics, trims, channel reverses, steering endpoint dial. I forgot to check if there was individual endpoint settings (side to side) like the KT18. The truck ran well, gear mesh was a bit tight but it wasn't box stock and the previous owner apparently swapped in a different 180 motor. The 4wd works well for having gear diffs front and back, the steering was predictible and the throttle control precise.
It works!... So of course I promptly ripped it apart to see what makes it tick. Pretty easy teardown, but getting it back together right may take some time. I'm tempted to order bearings for it a while to make the re-assembly a bit more worthwhile. The board is setup real well, the fets are big and the standard micro servo would be easy to swap for a better one. It connects to the board via microplug. Nice layout overall, I'd compare it to a Gen1 Xmod the way the cell holders can be removed... This little truck just screams to be modified although I haven't researched the aftermarket parts available yet.
All said and done... This little truck is one hell of a deal for the money! The build quality is solid, the fitment tolerances are better than I expected too.
I'm impressed! It is a rare thing for me to open up a cheap RC and feel like I got more than my money's worth. Makes me really question the Z's pricing. This isn't Kyosho quality but I'll say it's damn close! An RTR, 2.4 with good quality and it's fun right out of the box.
I have a bit more playing around with it to do, 8 plan to really put it through some torture once I get it back together and let you all know how it goes then.
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2013.08.31, 12:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Reading Pa.
Posts: 4,124
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Still messing with the Sumo, got it back together after a full teardown. This little rig is a tough bugger to get back together but once you stare at it for an hour or so, it starts to come together. Has a few operations that require a few extra steps like forgetting one part and having to go backwards in the build to get to it.
So, finally got it setup to what I thought would be good for RCP, setting the diffs up is a complete pain though. My truck was basically front wheel drive because that diff seems to just hook better. I am planning to remove the front diffs spider gear to try it out as a RWD because the front has too much bite. I have a feeling that once I do that it's going to be pulling wheelies non-stop.
All this work and I'm still having fun with it, the 180 motor is fast but manageble. It is still a badass little truck in my book but I don't think it's what we want for a box-stock class.
The search goes on... I think I'm just gonna start looking for small on-road racers again, around the 50 dollar range or just hope that the Xmods come back in 2.4ghz.
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2013.09.04, 04:37 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 209
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the 15th and 22nd are good for me for this months date? i have a friend who wants to join and watch. plus i had shown a friend of mine the BRZ mini-z and he went and bought a RTR to match his car!! maybe i can drag him along too
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"The hard road is the better road" So as it is in my favorite sport of road racing, it is in my life. The best tracks are not the easy ones. Racing victoriously to the finish takes skill and knowledge. Followed by courage and determination. The more you navigate the hard turns the better you get at all of them. Follow good lines laid down before you and trust them. Put on the helmet and strap yourself in. Here we go!
-john webber (FB friend)
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2013.09.05, 10:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Reading Pa.
Posts: 4,124
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Ok, anyone else have a date in mind?... hello?
Quiet in here again...
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2013.09.05, 09:46 PM
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#28
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 209
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i hear crickets!
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"The hard road is the better road" So as it is in my favorite sport of road racing, it is in my life. The best tracks are not the easy ones. Racing victoriously to the finish takes skill and knowledge. Followed by courage and determination. The more you navigate the hard turns the better you get at all of them. Follow good lines laid down before you and trust them. Put on the helmet and strap yourself in. Here we go!
-john webber (FB friend)
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2013.09.10, 08:02 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: West Chester PA
Posts: 127
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Any Sunday in Sept works for me.
Al
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2013.09.10, 04:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Reading Pa.
Posts: 4,124
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So, I'm still gunning for the 22nd... another event just popped up for that day but if I would have to leave for a little bit during the day, I'm sure I can trust you guys with the house. Still in discussions but Gordon said he could make the 22nd too so I will post up the new thread tonight.
Reminder guys... please take a few seconds out of your day to help advertise our club and post up on RC Tech about us! I have two threads on there, one in Track Locator:
http://www.rctech.net/forum/track-lo...eading-pa.html
and one in Mid-Atlantic thread:
http://www.rctech.net/forum/mid-atla...eading-pa.html
If you guys post over there, I sound less like a crazy guy with an imaginary race club!
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