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09-12-2010, 08:45 PM

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For some reason the last two times ive been to Fear Farm with my camera, your cars have come out the best. I guess you roll some very photogenic vehicles.

The key is to go slow where the photographer is. That's why my lap time sucks.

09-12-2010, 08:55 PM

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The key is to go slow where the photographer is. That's why my lap time sucks.

Thats still better than having pictures taken of your chassis

09-12-2010, 09:34 PM

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The key is to go slow where the photographer is. That's why my lap time sucks.

Your buggy looked good, but the brakes were killing you on the high speed sections. I followed some of the guidelines posted in the Agama thread and the brakes only started to fade a bit in the main and I couldn't get away with the WOT on that long back stretch that I was doing in the qualifiers.

I feel like the piston systems are far better than the open pad/cam systems that are on the losi and the associated cars. I have a very low cost idea that could make both brake systems stellar.

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09-12-2010, 09:40 PM

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ya I got a new Canon DSLR that I'm learning. Ive been doing alot of nature shots and RC cars are much harder

You need a fast lens. I have a decent, fast 50mm prime lens that will allow for night shots without flash. I don't know how that would play out trying to get zoomed in to small objects such as RC Cars. Glass that can go to 400mm and down to 2.0 will cost an arm a leg and all my RC Car money.

Drop the lens down to like 1.6 or 1.8 and set the shutter speed slow enough not to overexpose the shot. Then take some very fast sweeping shots in succession (I use the multiple shots with one button click)

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09-12-2010, 09:43 PM

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thanks for the tips. Im gonna get a book and read all I can on this. Ive only had the camera 2 weeks so no rush

09-13-2010, 01:39 PM

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Can somebody post the race results and qualifiers from last Saturday night please?
Thanks

09-13-2010, 03:39 PM

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Had a relly good time racing last night I actually for once agree with Douglas on this one. The track is starting to groove in well. Thanks to CJ, The Princess and the rest of the FF guys/gals track was alot of fun. Last but not least Kenny it was great having you out there calling the races its just not the same without you. Oh yea I almost forgot thanks to Roy (ROOKIE) for all the great pit help. See you all next time hopefully for the Byrons Warm-Up.

No problem guys, glad I could help out.
I have a blast at the tracks racing or just hanging out and helping out. I hope to be back to racing soon.

09-13-2010, 05:25 PM

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Can somebody post the race results and qualifiers from last Saturday night please?
Thanks

Yeah Vareck, here are the results. I ran my first qualifier in Intermediate Buggy. In 2 heats, I got my butt handed to me. Bumped DOWN to the Novice class and won the race (with my truggy, not my buggy). Not such a good showing....LOL

09-13-2010, 07:08 PM

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09-13-2010, 07:32 PM

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Where were you on Saturday? I finished 4th in Intermediate Truck. Just sucked in Buggy

09-13-2010, 08:37 PM

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if anyone is interested i have a used 8t 2.0 roller for cheap, pm me for details

09-13-2010, 09:55 PM

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Where were you on Saturday? I finished 4th in Intermediate Truck. Just sucked in Buggy

He claims to be laying pipe at the pit. Its an interesting claim because I heard the new layout already had a blue groove showing.

09-13-2010, 10:34 PM

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It's no secret the Mcmichael family will have slightly more practice than anyone else. Lets keep those damn trophies in AZ! Membership has it's privaledges

09-13-2010, 10:56 PM

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It's no secret the Mcmichael family will have slightly more practice than anyone else. Lets keep those damn trophies in AZ! Membership has it's privaledges

They're just working in the dirt for the pros.