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Forum: Racing Forum
01-13-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 685
Views: 49,202
Posted By Bodido

In and paid for buggy. May put together a trugg...

In and paid for buggy. May put together a trugg for giggles. Lookin forward to it as always Homer.
Forum: Racing Forum
08-22-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 10,278
Views: 532,453
Posted By Bodido

As a former Outer Banks resident, I must agree...

As a former Outer Banks resident, I must agree with our favorite kung-fu master.... Hurricanes are indeed dumb.

Rubbing two pennies together won't make a nickel, unfortunately, but if you're...
Forum: Racing Forum
08-22-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10,278
Views: 532,453
Posted By Bodido

I think that most people that race RC cars do it...

I think that most people that race RC cars do it as much as they can. Period. It's an expensive hobby that takes a bunch of time. Getting upset over people not racing enough is silly, imo. I've...
08-22-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8,898
Views: 966,611
Posted By Bodido

I really believe putting a heatsink on a Tekin...

I really believe putting a heatsink on a Tekin motor is asking for trouble. The can is designed as a heatsink. If you put a heatsink on top of that it will only make contact with the tops of the...
Forum: Racing Forum
08-22-2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 275
Views: 14,799
Posted By Bodido

Same old Tiltyard. I can't say I'm surprised at...

Same old Tiltyard. I can't say I'm surprised at all. It's always a sick track. It's always a smooth program. It always rains, lol.

Had a blast just like every other time. I've lost a little...
Forum: Racing Forum
08-18-2011, 11:11 AM
Replies: 275
Views: 14,799
Posted By Bodido

No powderpuff for Trey, lol. I'm back after 2yrs...

No powderpuff for Trey, lol. I'm back after 2yrs off and am jumpin right back into the fire. It's the only way to roll.
Forum: Racing Forum
07-25-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10,278
Views: 532,453
Posted By Bodido

You are correct. They are only racing on Sunday....

You are correct. They are only racing on Sunday.

From the racer perspective, we currently have something good and growing. At least it seems that way to me. I will be trying to race at both...
Forum: Racing Forum
07-25-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10,278
Views: 532,453
Posted By Bodido

Since RCPRO in Gloucester races off-road on...

Since RCPRO in Gloucester races off-road on Sundays I would say that it is likely to affect the turnout at both tracks in a negative way. Maybe there are some guys that can only race on Sunday, so...
07-24-2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,201
Posted By Bodido

Well... I got a anther second yesterday. ...

Well...

I got a anther second yesterday. I'm becoming the Mark Martin of RC. Always the bride's maid. I honestly didn't deserve a second 2nd place yesterday, but my friend who was tq and...
07-23-2011, 04:21 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 15,508
Posted By Bodido

Sitting at my pit table at a race. I put a fresh...

Sitting at my pit table at a race. I put a fresh blade in my xacto knife. A big bug lands on the back of my leg. I decide to swat it. Somehow I didn't realize I was still holding a sharp knife. ...
07-22-2011, 11:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,201
Posted By Bodido

Happy to see I'm not alone. I've seen many...

Happy to see I'm not alone.

I've seen many classes die, whole categories disappear (I'm looking at you oval with your dozen classes for 13 people), and unfortunately I've seen several tracks go...
07-22-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,201
Posted By Bodido

I honestly believe that if you have to win to...

I honestly believe that if you have to win to have fun. You are in the wrong hobby.

I've raced for a LONG time and I rarely believe I have a good shot at winning the A main when I head out the...
07-20-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,798
Posted By Bodido

Generally, a car with a worn (gritty) diff will...

Generally, a car with a worn (gritty) diff will be inconsistent and have less traction. Frequently the car will push on corner entry and be loose on corner exit.

If guys are replacing diff balls...
07-20-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,439
Posted By Bodido

Lots of good tips here. Couple more: If the...

Lots of good tips here. Couple more:

If the track is doing any maintenance during practice (using leaf blowers, or watering, etc...) make sure you practice before and after they do it. It lets...
Forum: Racing Forum
07-19-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10,278
Views: 532,453
Posted By Bodido

2wd Short-Course 1 Mike Kling. 2 3 ...

2wd Short-Course
1 Mike Kling.
2
3


4wd Short-Course
1 Ron
2
3
07-17-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,870
Posted By Bodido

I'm not sure either. Abstract art piece?

I'm not sure either.

Abstract art piece?
07-17-2011, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2,234
Views: 820,008
Posted By Bodido

RPM made them years ago. I still have some...

RPM made them years ago. I still have some somewhere. They were molded with a bunch of flashing and a poor fit to the shock body, so they were essentially useless. Basically a good idea with poor...
07-17-2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2,917
Views: 345,955
Posted By Bodido

No radiator or water pump needed in boats. ...

No radiator or water pump needed in boats. That's the issue.
07-17-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,870
Posted By Bodido

The soda will smell nice and fruity for a couple...

The soda will smell nice and fruity for a couple of days, but after that, if there isn't rain to wash it away it will smell rotten... Not pleasant. You may also find yourself swatting at a bunch...
07-17-2011, 05:04 AM
Replies: 18,851
Views: 2,129,461
Posted By Bodido

I have to agree with the others that a droid...

I have to agree with the others that a droid and/or an iphone Hotwire app would be great.

Just to throw out other feature suggestions, would it be at all possible to add the ability to set a bec...
Forum: Racing Forum
07-09-2011, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10,278
Views: 532,453
Posted By Bodido

Well damn, With Brandon's post yesterday,...

Well damn,

With Brandon's post yesterday, and the ridiculous amount of rain last night, I just knew hat this was going to be a Sunday thing..... Burned. :cry:

Have fun folks. I'll try to...
07-09-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,935
Posted By Bodido

Interesting that ROAR seems to have much more...

Interesting that ROAR seems to have much more influence in Australia than it does here in the states.

There are very few tracks that follow ROAR rules to the letter for club racing or even bigger...
Forum: Racing Forum
07-03-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10,278
Views: 532,453
Posted By Bodido

He speaks truth... Look at the final days...

He speaks truth...

Look at the final days of oval racing as a lesson. 12 classes and 13 racers, lol.


I could swear I just saw posts from Gary Miller and Derrick Poe... Cool stuff.
07-03-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 12,079
Posted By Bodido

carcrusher, We have a Hobbytown near me as...

carcrusher,

We have a Hobbytown near me as well. And yes they did charge $90-$95 for mods back in the day, which was obscenely overpriced. If your local Hobbytown was paying $70 for current gen...
07-03-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 12,079
Posted By Bodido

I honestly don't know how much it cost to race in...

I honestly don't know how much it cost to race in the early 90's. I didn't at that time. Just played around with them from time to time.

I only have issue with the following statement:

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