Would you?.......pay someone to build or setup you car?
02-11-2015, 09:36 AM
#31
Tech Initiate
i think you have to remember some folks have no skills what so ever and never will.but may be a great driver.
i have one son who could never build or maintain a car ever and another who could.
some of the best motorcycle riders and car drivers have no set up or mechanical skills yet are very fast.
i have one son who could never build or maintain a car ever and another who could.
some of the best motorcycle riders and car drivers have no set up or mechanical skills yet are very fast.
02-11-2015, 09:51 AM
#32
Tech Master
iTrader: (20)
Not sure if you are agreeing with Joey or not, but there are lots of little secrets out there that aren't covered in setup sheets or RedRC photos. Think of it as using a different instruction manual than the one included in the box. Sure, with some cars the parts might be the same, or at least look the same to you, but I guarantee the car wasn't built the same. I know I personally handled quite a few cars at birds that might have looked stock in a RedRC article, but you would soon be asking questions if you saw it in-person.
02-11-2015, 10:14 AM
#33
i think you have to remember some folks have no skills what so ever and never will.but may be a great driver.
i have one son who could never build or maintain a car ever and another who could.
some of the best motorcycle riders and car drivers have no set up or mechanical skills yet are very fast.
i have one son who could never build or maintain a car ever and another who could.
some of the best motorcycle riders and car drivers have no set up or mechanical skills yet are very fast.
Of course many young drivers have a father or other adult person to help them. but I have not met an adult driver at a reasonable level that ONLY drives and leaves the car to someone else, hence, it is more or less a "one man job" driving rc.
I bet, if you repel the mechanical aspects of rc, it will be a shortlived adventure.
02-11-2015, 10:52 AM
#35
i think you have to remember some folks have no skills what so ever and never will.but may be a great driver.
i have one son who could never build or maintain a car ever and another who could.
some of the best motorcycle riders and car drivers have no set up or mechanical skills yet are very fast.
i have one son who could never build or maintain a car ever and another who could.
some of the best motorcycle riders and car drivers have no set up or mechanical skills yet are very fast.
Agreed... If you can't maintain your own equipment, you'll find yourself very frustrated after a very short time.
02-11-2015, 10:56 AM
#36
I would build kits for free (and I'm pretty good at it). Like others have said, it's one of my favorite parts of the hobby. There are more than a few times when I've bought a kit just because, "I wanted to build something."
If anyone is ever interested, you can PM me.
If anyone is ever interested, you can PM me.
02-11-2015, 11:00 AM
#37
I guess it depends on how techy you are. Some people do excel in driving and have no understanding why the car reacts the way it does. Now if that person gains the knowledge of car mechanics, it will further their development. That's what I meant by complete. I built my first car (Tamiya Sonic Fighter lol) with hand-me-down electronics from a friend's dad when I was in 4th grade. I still remember that day when I built the car all by myself, pretty happy
, hooked ever since. Now if I had more driving skills..., but that's another topic
, hooked ever since. Now if I had more driving skills..., but that's another topic
02-11-2015, 11:37 AM
#38
Let's talk....would you pay another racer to build or set up your car?
I was discussing this with a friend and he was totally against it. I told him that I had given a local fast guy/ younger kid who was short on money, some money to help get my car in shape. At the time I didn't own a setup board, nor did I fully understand the dynamics of the car.
I'm a 40 yo father of 3 with a busy schedule and not a lot of time to tinker. I gave him my car....he "fixed" it and I gained better control and a lap or two. He gave me a setup sheet and a better understanding. Am I alone? Let's hear it.
I was discussing this with a friend and he was totally against it. I told him that I had given a local fast guy/ younger kid who was short on money, some money to help get my car in shape. At the time I didn't own a setup board, nor did I fully understand the dynamics of the car.
I'm a 40 yo father of 3 with a busy schedule and not a lot of time to tinker. I gave him my car....he "fixed" it and I gained better control and a lap or two. He gave me a setup sheet and a better understanding. Am I alone? Let's hear it.
02-11-2015, 11:40 AM
#39
Suspended
I build kits for people all the time. Pm me if anyone needs a kit built. 
95% of people are not patient enough to follow the directions/ don't know the little things that make a kit work well.
95% of people are not patient enough to follow the directions/ don't know the little things that make a kit work well.
02-11-2015, 11:47 AM
#40
02-11-2015, 12:13 PM
#42
I've gotten a lot better where I can diagnose the basic problems associated with setups. I even purchased a HUDY setup so at least the car goes straight. Lol. Now I gotta get that whole gear ratio and roll out thing down.
Last edited by J-milz; 02-11-2015 at 04:38 PM.
02-11-2015, 12:44 PM
#43
I'm 31 and I bring my father to every RC races I do 
I do enjoy working on my car but I prefer the electronics side and driving.
He dislike driving and prefer working on setup and maintenance (all night of the week).
So on race day, I focus on my driving and let him play with his 0.25 shim
The real win for me ... I got the chance to spent some 'good' time with my old man
I do enjoy working on my car but I prefer the electronics side and driving.
He dislike driving and prefer working on setup and maintenance (all night of the week).
So on race day, I focus on my driving and let him play with his 0.25 shim
The real win for me ... I got the chance to spent some 'good' time with my old man
02-11-2015, 12:52 PM
#44
My lhs will build or setup or fix virtually anything. The guys they have working there are very competent, and a lot of the locals will bring in buggys before a race to get it setup better. Ive seen them building kits, restoring vehicles, etc.
Ive had them do soldering and build shocks for me, but I usually just do everything myself. But they do a much cleaner solder job than I can for super cheap.
/Good job Jakes Performance Hobbies!
Ive had them do soldering and build shocks for me, but I usually just do everything myself. But they do a much cleaner solder job than I can for super cheap.
/Good job Jakes Performance Hobbies!
02-11-2015, 01:30 PM
#45
My lhs will build or setup or fix virtually anything. The guys they have working there are very competent, and a lot of the locals will bring in buggys before a race to get it setup better. Ive seen them building kits, restoring vehicles, etc.
Ive had them do soldering and build shocks for me, but I usually just do everything myself. But they do a much cleaner solder job than I can for super cheap.
/Good job Jakes Performance Hobbies!
Ive had them do soldering and build shocks for me, but I usually just do everything myself. But they do a much cleaner solder job than I can for super cheap.
/Good job Jakes Performance Hobbies!