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Old 09-11-2014, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonracing
most of the time it just popped the little ball out of the holder on the arm. but i did however shatter an arm over at kcrc as i hit one of those wood dividers early in the morning getting used to the layout. pita to change an arm. lol. the awesomatix is a good car and mostly wanted something more bullet proof. and needed a change. i really like my arc r10.
The old p18 and p19s were a major problem. They popped off a lot, even on light hits. You probably had some of the older ones since you had the original car. PO4 can also be a problem, replace them if hubs are popping off during mild hits.

Shattering an awesomatix carbon arm requires a hard direct hit. That kind of impact will destroy any arm regardless of manufacturer.

I agree the ARC is a great car. I've been very impressed with the car and judging by your performance you've made a good decision.
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Originally Posted by -jacob-
I will hit something... thats for sure...

All winter last year... i have been eyeing an Awesomatix. These drivers take some pretty good hits.

Dan
Franko
Malkinson
Richie
Jake
Jake's bro
Donny
JB
Scott
Kody

Thats a fair amout of people that owned it locally and only you say that its fragile. You got me scared worried Doug...hehe

LOL now only one that owns an A car is Me, Franko, Malky and the Danilchicks
Did Scott Howell get rid of his?

Surprised how many people have switched. Specially going into carpet season where the car really shines.
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Old 09-11-2014, 02:26 PM
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Jake runs it as well. He put more laps on that car at the TZGP than most people have on their cars when they retire them. Haha, poor Jake, butt of every "lap" joke at TZ.
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Originally Posted by malkiy
Did Scott Howell get rid of his?

Surprised how many people have switched. Specially going into carpet season where the car really shines.
Not sure but Scott only ran like 3 times last year

It's amazing how much magnetic force Kody has
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I have always been curious on how someone can really see tenths being gained or lost...
It's the little ghost car on track, I can see it can't you? It mocks me some nights....
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Originally Posted by Logi Maker
I have always been curious on how someone can really see tenths being gained or lost...
You're not doing Sprongo analysis of your race runs? Why do you think Jake has been posting videos? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBNl0LxvQ0o

Most of the fast guys have been doing it for the past year, at least. It's a good investment of 15 to 20 hours per week. Compare your own runs to previous weeks, and your own runs to other racers. Get with it, man!



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wow. had no idea that was available. though i wont be using that. lol. however todd....i am working on a "racey" paint scheme for my camaro. graphic are being worked on in NC. just waiting on permission from the "team" to let me use the graphics. should make a camaro ZL1 look fantastic. i know you hate em and it was hilarious you getting drawn for one at the cars race. but...i think you will approve.
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Originally Posted by Logi Maker
I have always been curious on how someone can really see tenths being gained or lost...
Originally Posted by PutAwayWet
You're not doing Sprongo analysis of your race runs? Why do you think Jake has been posting videos? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBNl0LxvQ0o

Most of the fast guys have been doing it for the past year, at least. It's a good investment of 15 to 20 hours per week. Compare your own runs to previous weeks, and your own runs to other racers. Get with it, man!



am I the only one who will study the time sheets lap for lap??
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Shoot I got unsubscribed!
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Originally Posted by malkiy
Wow you guys spend a lot of time trying to free up the driveline. I just shim to make sure nothing is binding and that's it. I also prefer longer lasting bearing so never clean out the stock grease. My bearings get taken out of the package and go straight into the car. Maybe I'm losing .1-.3 of a second by not doing all this crazy maintenance?
if the top guy is turning 12.5 second laps, and I'm turning 13.7's maybe if I clean my bearings I will drop a second and it will get me closer to the front...
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Originally Posted by -jacob-
I will hit something... thats for sure...

All winter last year... i have been eyeing an Awesomatix. These drivers take some pretty good hits.

Dan
Franko
Malkinson
Richie
Jake
Jake's bro
Donny
JB
Scott
Kody

Thats a fair amout of people that owned it locally and only you say that its fragile. You got me scared worried Doug...hehe

LOL now only one that owns an A car is Me, Franko, Malky and the Danilchicks
not sure why my name is on the list, I ran the car once on carpet, and 3 heats on pavement and its for sale... (maybe it was twice on carpet)
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So all I have to do to run up front is make my drivetrain free? I think you run fast by finishing and making clean laps!
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Fast guys are gonna be fast. Slow guys are gonna be slow and hope to be fast after gaining experience.

Love playing with these toys for the big boys
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Your right guys a free drivetrain is a waste of energy. It doesn't help one bit....

Don't waste your time just drive good.
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I have 4 seized bearings, 3 crunchy ones, a belt that is ready to fall apart, and a broken spool. Last i checked... My car was pretty decent at the last CARS race .
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