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08-20-2007, 07:17 PM

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i think it needs a rear spoiler. (seriously)

What do you propose as a spoiler? A leaf stuck to its butt?

08-20-2007, 07:53 PM

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What do you propose as a spoiler? A leaf stuck to its butt?

08-20-2007, 08:29 PM

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No...I believe the point was you've already been "with" men, that you need to try a woman next time.

A list member has taken me to task for impugning those with alternate sexual orientation. It is my sincerest belief that my choice of language did no such thing, and that anyone who seeks offense shall not be disappointed in their quest, but...

To the extent I have offended anyone with the foregoing comment I offer my sincere appology.

Other than MiniCrapper, of course.

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08-20-2007, 08:47 PM

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actually, the bug body drove ok, i thought... the great thing is that it wont hardly roll over, and if it does, it always winds back up on its wheels. round for a reason!

08-20-2007, 09:14 PM

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I was at NorCal today and these guys were getting ready for the up coming TCS race this weekend. They looked pretty dialed. Goodluck guys.

08-20-2007, 09:27 PM

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The big question --- where can I get one of those caterpillar bodies? It just made my very short list....

08-20-2007, 10:10 PM

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finally finished my Alfa.

08-20-2007, 10:12 PM

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Ooo very nice alfa. I have to get one now.

Oh thanks for talking about me on the Royal Rumble thread.

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08-20-2007, 10:30 PM

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mini-s in action:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=AJx4rLfyyDE

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6AvfxKU79Lc

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08-20-2007, 10:46 PM

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mini-s in action:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=AJx4rLfyyDE

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6AvfxKU79Lc

Keep in mind that these minis all have black can motors for TCS regulations

The green one has a "special" black can? Looks faster than the other 2. Must be racenut123's.

J/K

08-20-2007, 10:51 PM

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The orange car is mine.I don't know Willy.My car was faster in a straight line and overall lap times by 4 tenths.You may want to review the tape again.We were running the handout batteries today.Hurting!

08-20-2007, 10:54 PM

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Sorry John my mistake. Only saw the green one shoot past the pink one on the back straight in that one vid.

08-20-2007, 11:09 PM

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Keep in mind that these minis all have black can motors for TCS regulations

Jeez...have I missed something? Someone update me where the black can and minis fit together under TCS regs. I'm only familiar with silver can for minis.

That said, those bad boys look like a HOOT to drive!

08-20-2007, 11:13 PM

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That body is made by North Craft

Anyone know if the caterpillar fits the M03? The description on rcmart says it doesn't fit the M03... is that true? If so, it's good thing I have that unbuilt M04M sitting in my closet.

08-20-2007, 11:32 PM

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back in black

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Last time I ran the nationals out in Cali ( 2 years ago) we ran handout black can motors, I'm pretty sure that was not the only year they were used. Otherwise I don't think they are legal for the regular TCS races.

Personally I havent had good luck with them, IVe toasted two of them on hot days, and they don't seem to have as much torque as the silver cans. Since we run on a small indoor layout, the silver cans actually tend to be faster most days.