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Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-23-2008, 09:49 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

I'm sure that Speedtech will have them cheaper...

I'm sure that Speedtech will have them cheaper than that once he gets up to speed on Slash stuff. :nod: Tower prices are generally pretty high unless you have a coupon.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-23-2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

If you put them side by side, you'd quickly see...

If you put them side by side, you'd quickly see that while the Slash uses Nitro Stampede/Nitro Rustler suspension, the chassis is a stretched Stampede 1/10 MT (with the battery up on top) to make the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-23-2008, 08:55 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

About 10 of them. James tried to do a "double a...

About 10 of them. James tried to do a "double a main" for us, but not everybody stayed for it. :)
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-22-2008, 11:22 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

In the middle of the pack from what I saw. ...

In the middle of the pack from what I saw.

Yeah, it's kinda dumb to run it with the Slash trucks when there's already a class for a XXX-T. :lol: ===> "Stock truck"

It's a very different...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-22-2008, 10:38 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

We had a guy run a DT with us at Pegasus...

We had a guy run a DT with us at Pegasus Saturday...it's not faster at all, but since it's just a standard XXX-T with chrome wheels, it's definitely a more planted car, but it looks way out of place...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

Amen. :nod:

Amen. :nod:
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

I'm not saying I'm never a dick...but I'm not...

I'm not saying I'm never a dick...but I'm not really a dick.

BTW -- He's posting in a thread called "Traxxas Slash Spec Class at OC/RC". Of course he has a right to read it or post in it...but...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 12:18 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

Feel free to ignore me as well then. :sneaky: ...

Feel free to ignore me as well then. :sneaky:

FYI -- This is a thread for a local track. I don't believe he's local to this area...and from what he says, he has no intention of racing there or...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

Hey guys...LOL a) Click on his profile. ...

Hey guys...LOL

a) Click on his profile.

b) Click on "Add oldschoolracer to your Ignore List"

c) Enjoy the peace and quiet. It's like a cool breeze on a summer day. :D
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 11:15 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

Some people get too wrapped up in making rules...

Some people get too wrapped up in making rules for a "fun" class. When there's money on the line, you need solid rules.

When you get too picayune about rules for a "fun" class where there's not...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 10:37 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

I know man...I'm just as shocked as you are! :ha:

I know man...I'm just as shocked as you are! :ha:
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

Bone me? :eek: Damn dude...I can't believe you...

Bone me? :eek: Damn dude...I can't believe you said that on here. :ha: :lol::lol::lol: That's a whole new side of you. :sneaky::D :p

BTW -- I'll let you run my SP if you let me drive the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

I wouldn't do it on their forum...but this isn't...

I wouldn't do it on their forum...but this isn't their forum. :sneaky: BTW -- Speedtech has them in stock for $199 as well.
...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 09:50 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

$199 "No Lipo" IS banning people that have...

$199

"No Lipo" IS banning people that have lipo. :D

If you wanna hand out batteries...that's fine by me, but I'm not going out to buy some POS stick packs. HB at least gives them away when...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 09:34 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

I told you not to be a hair-splitting a-hole. If...

I told you not to be a hair-splitting a-hole. If you've already decided to be one...then that's on you...LOL Banning people for using a lower-voltage battery IS stupid. Sorry if you feel offended...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 09:00 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

Oh please. Please dial down the snarkiness and...

Oh please. Please dial down the snarkiness and pull up your training pants. :)

Get your Slash (you actually HAVE one, right?) and bring it out Saturday, then make some rules that make sense with...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

Here's an idea...why don't you come out to a...

Here's an idea...why don't you come out to a track and watch people race Slash trucks and see what they're about. Then you'd be able to make some rules that make sense. We had 10-12 of them out...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-18-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

Here's how you get new people in...don't forget...

Here's how you get new people in...don't forget how it feels to BE a new racer...or an old racer getting back into it. It's a fun class. Keep it that way.

I would rather get beat by a new guy...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-18-2008, 12:50 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

At Pegasus, we've pretty much decided on keeping...

At Pegasus, we've pretty much decided on keeping the ESC, motor, tires and servo.

Considering that there aren't an unlimited number of people who race R/C in SoCal, it might not be a bad idea to...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-18-2008, 11:39 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

LOL...apparently I'm the only one that owns a...

LOL...apparently I'm the only one that owns a postal scale. :lol:
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-18-2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

Seriously? Name a hard-core guy that runs Lipo. ...

Seriously? Name a hard-core guy that runs Lipo. Seriously...look around the pits next time...




A fun place to race where people aren't whining about 3-4 ounces on a 6 pound RTR truck
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-18-2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

FWIW -- I am literally deciding at this minute...

FWIW -- I am literally deciding at this minute which direction to drive tonight (with my Slash)...drive out to OCRC or to Pegasus.

OCRC = longer drive, $20 and that old So-Cal drama over split...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-18-2008, 11:22 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

9 ounces for a 4800 platinum 14 ounces for a...

9 ounces for a 4800 platinum
14 ounces for a 3300 stick pack (with wires and connector)

Older batteries are lighter, newer ones are heavier.

I kinda have a hunch there won't be many "noobs" at...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-18-2008, 11:18 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,587
Posted By Turbo Joe

I think that the truth is exactly the opposite. ...

I think that the truth is exactly the opposite.

All the hard-core guys I know run NiMh, because they run the big races and they're looking for every bit of performance. The "I just race to have...
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