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01-19-2024, 07:13 PM
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Posted By Davidka

The stock price across that time would indicate...

The stock price across that time would indicate otherwise.

$11.24/share on Oct. 15, 2011, the day he died.
$191.56/share today.

It’d be nice if RC had grown like that.
01-12-2024, 11:26 AM
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Posted By Davidka

I would think that one would need to run bladders...

I would think that one would need to run bladders in the shocks for this to be doable. With a conventional emulsion type shock. This would put the necessary air volume in the oil at the top of the...
01-07-2024, 11:25 AM
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Posted By Davidka

This really only describes the effect timing can...

This really only describes the effect timing can have on the free running rpm of a motor. In the vehicle, under load, the 13.5 would still produce more power in watts/torque. Ever seen what a well...
01-05-2024, 06:13 PM
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Posted By Davidka

It isn’t necessary to buy a lot of stock specific...

It isn’t necessary to buy a lot of stock specific anything to be competitive in stock but it’s nice to hear the new car is light.
01-04-2024, 07:54 AM
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Posted By Davidka

The issue with modified for some time now is that...

The issue with modified for some time now is that almost nobody is really good enough to actually race it. Slower cars (though still fast) can be *raced* against each other more easily. Less...
01-03-2024, 06:56 PM
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Posted By Davidka

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01-03-2024, 06:51 PM
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Posted By Davidka

That’s right.. Worked pretty well for what it was.

That’s right.. Worked pretty well for what it was.
01-03-2024, 04:51 PM
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Posted By Davidka

“5-gear transmission “. Interested to see what...

“5-gear transmission “. Interested to see what they came up with there. The last “5-gear” transmission I ran was the Losi JRX2.
12-29-2023, 12:26 PM
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Posted By Davidka

That’s really interesting. You’ve just described...

That’s really interesting. You’ve just described the dirt and change history of it in the region where I race (always been topsoil). For some reason before the WD40 packing practice (necessary for...
12-28-2023, 06:24 PM
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Posted By Davidka

Sounds like the surfaces evolved and changed in...

Sounds like the surfaces evolved and changed in your region more than it did in mine. We ran ghosts treads and slicks from 2004-2010 (I moved to where I live in 04’) and we had more grip back then...
12-28-2023, 02:17 PM
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Posted By Davidka

The “loose dirt” days are farther behind than I...

The “loose dirt” days are farther behind than I think you remember. Losi’s “pink” compound is the basis for most of the clay compounds used today. Where I”ve raced since 2004 the tire game has only...
12-28-2023, 10:05 AM
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Posted By Davidka

RC racing has never been less expensive than it...

RC racing has never been less expensive than it is now.

This is an original team kit box from 1991....
12-28-2023, 10:01 AM
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Posted By Davidka

They would be like they are now. 2T development...

They would be like they are now. 2T development never really stopped in Europe. The 2T format simply has deficiencies that cannot be overcome. Enduro and trials are about the only places they’re...
12-27-2023, 08:25 PM
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Views: 15,178
Posted By Davidka

I’ve never seen this done right. In my experience...

I’ve never seen this done right. In my experience it’s one of the last things a track or club tries before they close down.

Diluting the field leads to an unrewarding experience (if there’s no B...
11-11-2023, 07:14 PM
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Posted By Davidka

I haven’t been paying much attention the past few...

I haven’t been paying much attention the past few years but generally they’re about the same. Their electronics setup differs because of how very different the gearing is (drag brake, etc.). Check...
10-09-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,378
Posted By Davidka

Cooking batteries refers to high amperage...

Cooking batteries refers to high amperage charging. Tracks I go to strictly prohibit charging over 10A and lipo bags. I have never seen a lipo fire. It’s a healthy scene so not a lot of cheating...
10-08-2023, 07:17 PM
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Posted By Davidka

There is variability, for sure. Successful tracks...

There is variability, for sure. Successful tracks strike a balance between accommodating what people want to run and encouraging the core classes so you don’t get a bunch of sub classes that dilute...
10-07-2023, 12:48 PM
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Posted By Davidka

I haven’t seen this in the Midwest of the US....

I haven’t seen this in the Midwest of the US. 17.5 buggy has been stable, inexpensive and popular since we figured out how to gear the motors. I have been one of those “casual” racers for most of...
10-06-2023, 08:24 PM
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Posted By Davidka

A very good driver could win with that setup but...

A very good driver could win with that setup but mod 2wd is too fast and difficult to race (ie. driving close to other drivers, passing without taking each other out) for most racers, especially if...
10-01-2023, 08:15 PM
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Posted By Davidka

you cite some of the ways carpet is better. No...

you cite some of the ways carpet is better. No arguing that it’s easier to maintain and consistent / fair but good dirt tracks have that second part figured out and some level of condition change is...
09-30-2023, 06:39 PM
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Views: 5,378
Posted By Davidka

I get why it’s done and why it’s popular. It is...

I get why it’s done and why it’s popular. It is necessary, lots of clubs wouldn’t exist if carpet/turf weren’t an option, it’s just not my favorite.
09-30-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,378
Posted By Davidka

I have exactly the opposite opinion. If dirt...

I have exactly the opposite opinion. If dirt becomes unavailable, I’m out.

I believe 2wd off-road has been the most consistently popular RC racing class since it’s beginning in the early 80’s.
09-28-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 152,952
Posted By Davidka

I cite HH because they own and control the brand...

I cite HH because they own and control the brand being discussed here. My understanding is that none of the race kits earn a meaningful margin at retail, regardless of who distributes them, making...
09-27-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 152,952
Posted By Davidka

It’s understandable that tracks and their...

It’s understandable that tracks and their supporting shops wouldn’t commit to stocking the big ticket items. There’s no profit margin in them and HH sells to online businesses that single shops can...
09-26-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 152,952
Posted By Davidka

I’m in Wisconsin and can’t recall a time since I...

I’m in Wisconsin and can’t recall a time since I moved here (2004) when TLR has had more than a 30% share at any of the tracks here. I only ever raced in IL. a handful of times but it was the same at...
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