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Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-23-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,364
Posted By billjacobs

Wow. A valid question is asked and as usual the...

Wow. A valid question is asked and as usual the distraction starts and the thread becomes a joke. I stopped racing indoor dirt because of the idiots using noxious chemicals indoors and the track...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-07-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 21,706
Posted By billjacobs

I love talking wages and taxes on RCTech. the big...

I love talking wages and taxes on RCTech. the big difference between most other countries and the US is that the US has an à la carte system. Yes you pay less in taxes, but you also pay for education...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-14-2023, 08:22 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 21,706
Posted By billjacobs

The problem with the advice that winning is not...

The problem with the advice that winning is not just about getting hop-ups is that getting hop-ups and tinkering is a big part of the hobby. If everyone just built the car, maintained it and raced...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-27-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 21,706
Posted By billjacobs

Can you really blame Xray for coming up with new...

Can you really blame Xray for coming up with new kits each year that they then sell, along with the requisite new parts? That is their business model. I would also guess that they sell far fewer cars...
Forum: R/C Items: Wanted to Buy
10-28-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 171
Posted By billjacobs

Xray t4 2021 with carbon chassis

Found one. Thanks all.
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-05-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 225,788
Posted By billjacobs

An argument is being made that waiting for offer...

An argument is being made that waiting for offer price is better than accepting a discount on a correctly priced item (which is very subjective.) If that were the case, discounts wouldn’t increase...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-03-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 225,788
Posted By billjacobs

This is silly. If the asking price rarely...

This is silly. If the asking price rarely reflects the selling price and someone offers $5 less than the asking price to complete the deal, you would have to be silly not to take it, regardless of...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-03-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 225,788
Posted By billjacobs

Most everything you buy in RC will be a loss...

Most everything you buy in RC will be a loss unless you buy RC lots far below actual worth to resell. You said that many buyers are compulsive and buy for the sake of buying and for the deal. If that...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-03-2022, 05:23 AM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 225,788
Posted By billjacobs

One more thing. Instead of adding a post to say...

One more thing. Instead of adding a post to say “sold”, simply change the second post to “sold.” If everyone did that, the original asking price would remain, and sellers would have an idea of a good...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-03-2022, 05:06 AM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 225,788
Posted By billjacobs

Anyone that is willing to buy your item at a...

Anyone that is willing to buy your item at a reasonable price is not a pain in the ass. You may be skilled at perfectly pricing your item, many are not. Many of the ads I see have very high starting...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-02-2022, 04:38 AM
Replies: 1,005
Views: 225,788
Posted By billjacobs

It’s only $x dollars works both ways. Buyers are...

It’s only $x dollars works both ways. Buyers are fickle. How many times is money burning a hole in their pocket? If you don’t accept the $95 in hopes of getting your $100, are you prepared to accept...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-26-2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6,731
Views: 1,601,643
Posted By billjacobs

What else is needed?

What else is needed?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-25-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6,731
Views: 1,601,643
Posted By billjacobs

Xb2 steering parts

Can you use the xb2 2021 steering parts (arms and bridge) on a 2019? Xray 322514, 322573
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-13-2021, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6,731
Views: 1,601,643
Posted By billjacobs

You are correct. They could of had the screws go...

You are correct. They could of had the screws go into the back of the gearbox, instead of the bottom. Whether this is an issue or not will depend on how much plastic is in the area that the d block...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-13-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6,731
Views: 1,601,643
Posted By billjacobs

xray business model

The xray business model is a new release every year. You have to change something, and the current xray 2wd platform doesn't have that many places to change things (unless you change the entire...
Forum: R/C Items: Wanted to Buy
11-27-2021, 07:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 202
Posted By billjacobs

gizmo gz2

Looking for a gizmo gz2 with the 2018/2019 upgrades. Thanks.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-22-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,794
Posted By billjacobs

Hmm. At our local 1/10 clay track, the "serious...

Hmm. At our local 1/10 clay track, the "serious racers" go through a set of tires in one race night (4-5 runs.) A complete set of tires is $55-$60. How much more expensive can you make them? If...
Forum: R/C Items: Wanted to Buy
06-18-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 278
Posted By billjacobs

Thanks for the link, but I didn't want to spend...

Thanks for the link, but I didn't want to spend $550 on it. I know a lot of them are sitting out there gathering dust.
Forum: R/C Items: Wanted to Buy
06-18-2021, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 278
Posted By billjacobs

Serpent project 4x

Looking for roller, either evo or pro. Thanks
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-18-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,940
Posted By billjacobs

I don't know why I even bother. I will just point...

I don't know why I even bother. I will just point out several things: I said the design is more than 7 years old, with the primary change being the cross mounted battery. A good driver can win at the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-18-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,940
Posted By billjacobs

The Kyosho 2wd platform has several issues other...

The Kyosho 2wd platform has several issues other than the ones mentioned by offroadjunkie (among them that the car is very stiff, durability is not on par with other brands, parts are expensive (xray...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-06-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1,083
Views: 87,013
Posted By billjacobs

I always try to help new racers (when I was...

I always try to help new racers (when I was racing before the pandemic.) A new racer can get very fast once they sort out their car, gearing, etc. Having the car sorted is frequently the difference...
Forum: R/C Items: Wanted to Buy
12-17-2020, 06:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 193
Posted By billjacobs

Xb4 2020 center diff

Looking for an xb4 2020 center diff.
Forum: Racing Forum
11-21-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,286
Posted By billjacobs

Wow. At least it is not a hoax anymore. With the...

Wow. At least it is not a hoax anymore. With the rollout of the vaccines, we should be good for next fall. Skipping one year won’t kill anybody, especially this year. I have seen current videos of...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-01-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1,083
Views: 87,013
Posted By billjacobs

I agree 100% about not having to subordinate to...

I agree 100% about not having to subordinate to authority and being a cog in the machine. Once you get a job, you won't have a boss, and can do everything on your own. I especially like how RC racing...
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