Top ten RC Myths that should be busted?

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10-25-2007, 08:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by McSmooth

Here's a good one from a couple years ago:

Changing the "neutral" position of the piston inside the shock body will greatly affect its dampening characteristics. (i.e. having more or less shock oil above/below the piston will make the shock work differently)

McFormula!

10-25-2007, 08:34 AM

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R/C Myth #1

.002 volts makes you faster.

10-25-2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by McSmooth

An R/C racer has a chance of getting a date with Courtney Day.

What ever! I dumped her like a month ago!

10-25-2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gacjr0

People think that putting the stickers on their cat is good enough.

Only by sucking the blood from a hamster, then apply the stickers, then regurgitate the blood into the mouth of a cat will give you the .2 second edge.

Try it, try it you will see.

My cat had a .2 second advantage after trying that

10-25-2007, 08:37 AM

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Owning one Turbo 30 instantly makes you Massami.

Own two Turbo 30s and your Chuck Norris.

10-25-2007, 08:40 AM

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Xray will stop bringing out a new car every 6 months

10-25-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mrrcguy

Owning one Turbo 30 instantly makes you Massami.

Own two Turbo 30s and your Chuck Norris.

...but only if one of them has the LiPo upgrade.

10-25-2007, 08:42 AM

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I'm going to win the Stock Touring class at the Halloween Classic this weekend.

10-25-2007, 08:42 AM

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There is such a thing as a level playing field.

10-25-2007, 08:44 AM

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Travis Schreven got his $400 worth in Vegas.

10-25-2007, 08:50 AM

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Ive been trying to figure this one out. true or false?

Quote:

Originally Posted by McSmooth

Changing the "neutral" position of the piston inside the shock body will greatly affect its dampening characteristics. (i.e. having more or less shock oil above/below the piston will make the shock work differently)

10-25-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by slomo

Ive been trying to figure this one out. true or false?

The statement I posted is false, i.e. a "myth".

10-25-2007, 08:55 AM

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thanks

10-25-2007, 08:55 AM

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F***ing Chuck Norris!

10-25-2007, 08:58 AM

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Everyone that has over 5,000 posts on RCTECH is the fastest guy at their club - and could win any major they attend, but they want to "keep it real" by supporting their local track.

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