Cost comparsion between 1/10 vs. 1/5
11-18-2013, 02:15 PM
#76
I am retired too.
11-18-2013, 02:37 PM
#77
Selling 1:1 vehicle for a 1/5th. You're a accountant. Vehicle must not be running. I'd sell for parts!!! lol!!!
Ran FG since '02, Ran H.A.R.M. before that for 6 years. With ROAR since '83, Traveled all of US, and raced in Malaysia and Thailand. All a hobby. Just have fun with it. Never did buy on impulse. Just had fun, and being retired more fun!!!
lol!!!!
Ran FG since '02, Ran H.A.R.M. before that for 6 years. With ROAR since '83, Traveled all of US, and raced in Malaysia and Thailand. All a hobby. Just have fun with it. Never did buy on impulse. Just had fun, and being retired more fun!!!
lol!!!!
Trust me, I know it is a hobby. Traveled over much of the US and Puerto Rico racing 10th and 8th scale cars. Been having fun for the most part. Just always wanted a 5th scale and if I get a chance to race it, cool. If not, parking lot basher it will be. Just want to say that I have owned a 5th scale car at least once.
11-18-2013, 03:28 PM
#78
1:1 car is running fine; drove it last night. It is just odd car out (oldest of my 3 vehicles) as I don't drive it as much since buying a new car for my birthday 2 years ago. So, it will be the newer car and the SUV. The car's value is still above $3K so why keep holding on to it while it depreciates to nothing. Trying to get value out of it while I can. I am still working; long way from retirement.
Trust me, I know it is a hobby. Traveled over much of the US and Puerto Rico racing 10th and 8th scale cars. Been having fun for the most part. Just always wanted a 5th scale and if I get a chance to race it, cool. If not, parking lot basher it will be. Just want to say that I have owned a 5th scale car at least once.
Trust me, I know it is a hobby. Traveled over much of the US and Puerto Rico racing 10th and 8th scale cars. Been having fun for the most part. Just always wanted a 5th scale and if I get a chance to race it, cool. If not, parking lot basher it will be. Just want to say that I have owned a 5th scale car at least once.
11-18-2013, 03:29 PM
#79
I even had the silly thought of selling some of my stuff. But then I remembered, I DON'T ANYTHING.
11-18-2013, 04:53 PM
#80
"I can almost go thru a turn without getting off of the gas". that's the character of limited diff going in a straight line. One-way to accelerate undercorner and out of turning. So when do you upgrade on hydraulic brakes. Since you bash, you can also use the 2sd tranny.
11-19-2013, 04:59 AM
#81
I am a basher the cable brakes give me all the braking I need right now. If I start racing seriously then I will get hydraulic brakes.
11-19-2013, 08:55 AM
#82
11-19-2013, 10:27 AM
#83
I was a Art Teacher. And yes being retired is nice!!
11-19-2013, 02:03 PM
#85
Those are 2 of my favorites too.
11-19-2013, 02:28 PM
#86
Kewl!! Electrical Engineer here. Other hobby, restoring Classic cars which includes a '31 Ford & '57 Chevy Bel Air. My other cars '80 Ferrari Testerrossa, 2000 Dodge Viper, & '66 Chevy Chevelle, '81 Porsche 928. Keeps me busy.
11-20-2013, 02:05 AM
#87
Wow!! When do you have time to work on your RC Cars??? Man if I had that 57 chevy boy oh boy!! I want to find a nice 240 Z and stuff a 327 high out put engine in it that would be my dream car.
11-20-2013, 06:54 AM
#88
You might want to check craigslist Dallas or Las Vegas for the 240z with a V8. I was cruising craiglist over the weekend, looking for my usual deal on a RX7 or 280/300zx and saw a red one that someone put a Chevy V8 in it. I just don't remember which city I saw it listed under. Mentioning a Z car brings back memories of the 1980 280zx I was in the process of restoring when I was living in Mississippi. Had to leave it at my mom's house when I moved to Texas and before I could get back to bring it to Texas, the salt air and moisture rusted out the key areas of the car which rendered it unsalvagable. I miss that car (2 seat, 5 speed with T-Tops).
11-20-2013, 09:33 AM
#89
Thanks for the tip. Sorry about what happened to your Z-car
11-20-2013, 10:54 AM
#90
So am I. Even though it was cosmetically rough, it was mechanically sound. Would not hesitate driving it anywhere in the country if I had to. That was the reason why I bought it ($700.00 at the time, 1993). Redone the brakes on it myself, replaced the driver's side door myself (not a one man job for sure) and was working on the interior. Would love to get another Z car for the right price.
But, if a good deal on a RX-7 or second gen Supra (not Targa top), all manual transmissions of course, I would jump on it in a heartbeat. The only thing that would trump that is if a come across an Acura Legend Coupe (1991-1995).
Even though it was cosmetically rough, it was mechanically sound. Would not hesitate driving it anywhere in the country if I had to. That was the reason why I bought it ($700.00 at the time, 1993). Redone the brakes on it myself, replaced the driver's side door myself (not a one man job for sure) and was working on the interior. Would love to get another Z car for the right price. But, if a good deal on a RX-7 or second gen Supra (not Targa top), all manual transmissions of course, I would jump on it in a heartbeat. The only thing that would trump that is if a come across an Acura Legend Coupe (1991-1995).