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Forum: Northwest Racers
05-24-2005, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5,558
Views: 223,622
Posted By boykster

Cool Congrats and condolences

Big congrats on the new addition, and condolences on the loss of ESLROC. I haven't been racing for the past year, but when I started racing with ESLROC in 2003, it was great to be amongst avid R/C...
Forum: Northwest Racers
06-10-2003, 07:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,849
Posted By boykster

Racing was good, turnout was still a little low,...

Racing was good, turnout was still a little low, but the weather was great. Ben came up with a good new track layout, and he has started getting the roaddome/roadrail system for the track.
...
Forum: Northwest Racers
06-03-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,849
Posted By boykster

basically it's like this 9am - 10am practice...

basically it's like this

9am - 10am practice
1015 driver's meeting
1030 - whenever - racing

it's not an IFMAR start, it's a standing start -> horn, no stagger.

Single main (no triple A's).
Forum: Northwest Racers
06-03-2003, 10:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,849
Posted By boykster

charliemaker, I meant no offense either, I...

charliemaker,

I meant no offense either, I do hope that I can see you at the races sometime....

I'm sorry to hear that some people in the past have had problems with ESLROC and feel that they...
Forum: Northwest Racers
06-03-2003, 05:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,849
Posted By boykster

charliemaker: I think the "next event" line...

charliemaker:

I think the "next event" line at the site is just a typo...I don't think ben has decided on whether to move the races to saturday or not (I could be wrong).

The sat vs sunday...
Forum: Northwest Racers
06-03-2003, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,849
Posted By boykster

Next Race Sunday

Well, it's time for raceday #2 (3rd race) this Sunday....

Weather should be good, so come on out and enjoy the track in Everett. We had a decent turnout last race, considering the weather, it'd...
Forum: Northwest Racers
05-18-2003, 09:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,849
Posted By boykster

Well, the doubleheader went off well today.... ...

Well, the doubleheader went off well today....

Rain came and went (8am) so we delayed until 1030 or so, but after that it was sun most of the way....

Track was great (once it dried out)...very...
Forum: Northwest Racers
05-04-2003, 09:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,849
Posted By boykster

1st Race Rained out

Will be running a double header on the 18th (again, weather permitting).

Track location looks good though...nice open asphalt parking lot, either new asphalt, or recently sealed...nice and...
Forum: Northwest Racers
04-30-2003, 09:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,849
Posted By boykster

ESLROC 2003 Season

Anyone planning on running at ESLROC this weekend? They've moved from sat to sun, and they have a new track location up in Everett....

I'll probably be checking it out...assuming the weather...
Forum: Northwest Racers
11-26-2002, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 319,473
Posted By boykster

I think coolrcdad and mal are on the right...

I think coolrcdad and mal are on the right track....

The spec class should have a spec motor and tire (especially of open stock is going away)...keeps the field even and less expensive (no tire...
Forum: Northwest Racers
11-20-2002, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 319,473
Posted By boykster

I've got an few year old used (but nice) 17"...

I've got an few year old used (but nice) 17" princeton monitor I'd be happy to donate...

I'll stop by sometime in the next week or so and bring it with.

Cheers,

Rich
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-05-2002, 09:28 AM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,245,231
Posted By boykster

Denney, Yep, that's 2mm front and 1.5 rear...

Denney,

Yep, that's 2mm front and 1.5 rear droop....earlier in the thread, I was asking for help in getting my car to stop being "lazy" in the turns, and got suggestions for lowering the ride...
Forum: Northwest Racers
09-04-2002, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3,531
Views: 127,207
Posted By boykster

Man, somebody needs to put together an indoor...

Man, somebody needs to put together an indoor carpet track around here (seattle-tacoma area)....RainCity is still looking, and I've heard something about National RC in Monroe (but don't know if they...
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-04-2002, 11:52 AM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,245,231
Posted By boykster

Update on car handling

Thanks for the input from everyone on my car setup (a couple weeks ago). I/you seemed to have solved my "lazy" turn issues...I had to tweak the setup some more as the conditions where different...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-19-2002, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,245,231
Posted By boykster

thanks Sydewynder, I agree on the tensioner...

thanks Sydewynder,

I agree on the tensioner pulley washer issue...I dropped the washer as well....doesn't really need it.

My issue was less one of rubbing (like proudwinner, I have run my 118...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-19-2002, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,245,231
Posted By boykster

Hi ChadK, (edit had wrong name, sorry) No, I...

Hi ChadK, (edit had wrong name, sorry)

No, I was racing with ESLROC up in Everett....I haven't raced at FW yet, just got back into RC (new to Touring cars...used to race pan cars on carpet) so...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-18-2002, 06:31 PM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,245,231
Posted By boykster

STLNLST, I really appreciate the advise,...

STLNLST,

I really appreciate the advise, thanks.

I'm almost certain that the pistons are (non drilled) orange front, red rear.

I'll give your first suggestion a try (spring change on rear,...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-18-2002, 11:15 AM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,245,231
Posted By boykster

STLNLST, Here's the complete setup: ...

STLNLST,

Here's the complete setup:

Front:

rideheight 5.5
1deg toe in
Camber -1.5
2deg caster
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-17-2002, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,245,231
Posted By boykster

thx, I'll give that a try....I don't know offhand...

thx, I'll give that a try....I don't know offhand how much droop I have set right now...what is a good starting droop value? (I know I know, it varies...) 1.5mm? 2mm?

Cheers,

Rich
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-17-2002, 10:25 PM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,245,231
Posted By boykster

Cure for the "lazy" turns?

I've given up on finding a "true" 64p losi gear...my MF spur adapter doesn't have the issues discussed above, and while proudwinner is correct - they still work, even out of round - the margin for...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-16-2002, 07:26 PM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,245,231
Posted By boykster

Hey Guys, this thread is a great...

Hey Guys,

this thread is a great resource...I've learned alot in the past few weeks reading it (had my xxx-s for about a month now...3rd race with it tomorrow). I'm pretty comfortable with...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
07-30-2002, 09:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,628
Posted By boykster

davidl, Well, that's a pretty cool thing to...

davidl,

Well, that's a pretty cool thing to be in town for :p

No, I don't know Ben that's selling the X-Ray...I haven't raced at RainCity (the track he mentioned) and they haven't moved...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
07-30-2002, 10:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,628
Posted By boykster

davidl, Sorry, post not related to car...

davidl,

Sorry, post not related to car sale....

If you're in the area on saturday (and not busy with other stuff) there's a parking lot track nearby....it's temporary and will only be up on...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
07-11-2002, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 375
Posted By boykster

I'll still give $35 shipped for package 1.... ...

I'll still give $35 shipped for package 1....

Rich
Forum: Northwest Racers
07-10-2002, 11:01 AM
Replies: 413
Views: 16,199
Posted By boykster

No problem, thanks for the info... I'm new...

No problem, thanks for the info...

I'm new to R/C in this area...been away from the sport for 10+ years...used to race buggies offroad, and pan-cars on carpet back in the late 80's in central WA...
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