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Old 01-19-2010, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by boomgagem
No way, I just thought as long as your RCTech signature says "MBX6 / O.S. Speed / 7950HV / M11X / AKA" you were all good.



(No offense if anyone's signature actually says all that, LOL)
i am pretty sure you quoted someones sig.
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Old 01-19-2010, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by smokinu
#1 you hit things hard enough something is going to break.

#2 Tyler Vik dose not seem to be breaking anything, and he is fast as hell!

#3 the Jammin is a tank, even handles like one too.
Smoke thats not entirely true. I have seen Vik almost lose a main because he hit a wall and busted an a arm or hub, lucikly he was able to limp around for a few more laps and he was up by several laps, but everyone breaks. The MP9 is known for not being bulletproof, but it is a descent car. A friend of mine Ronnie recently upgraded to the MP9 and he hasnt broken anything for 2-3 races at DRC winter series so I know the MP9 is not made of glass. All cars break if pushed hard enough.
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Old 01-19-2010, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by smokinu
i am pretty sure you quoted someones sig.
No really, I swear.
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Old 01-19-2010, 09:29 PM
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Wasn't it the $300.00 buggy at the worlds that beat out all the cars mentioned
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Old 01-19-2010, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Wood 46
Wasn't it the $300.00 buggy at the worlds that beat out all the cars mentioned
Those Damm HB cars....
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Old 01-19-2010, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank L
Smoke thats not entirely true. I have seen Vik almost lose a main because he hit a wall and busted an a arm or hub, lucikly he was able to limp around for a few more laps and he was up by several laps, but everyone breaks. The MP9 is known for not being bulletproof, but it is a descent car. A friend of mine Ronnie recently upgraded to the MP9 and he hasnt broken anything for 2-3 races at DRC winter series so I know the MP9 is not made of glass. All cars break if pushed hard enough.
i broke an arm on my kyosho
but i smashed into a losi pretty much head on we were both wot, something was bound to break,

the other time i didnt finish a race was because an e clip poped off and the pin slid out.
captured hing pins are on back order for the price i got them i cant complain.
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Old 01-19-2010, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank L
Those Damm HB cars....
haha you can get em for like 260 shipped with the rite discount code and place of purchase.
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Originally Posted by smokinu
haha you can get em for like 260 shipped with the rite discount code and place of purchase.
Those Damm HB cars...
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Originally Posted by smokinu
im getting tired of these threads....

dose your mom dress you in the morning?

dose she wipe your butt when you poop?

why dose someone need to hold your hand to buy a buggy.

Buy what you want, that is what is going to make you truly happy....

i say you buy a caster racing 1.5R or shz car

Wow I can't wait to meet you at a local race. You sound like a really nice guy.
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Old 01-19-2010, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank L
Those Damm HB cars...
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Originally Posted by boomgagem
Have you thought about Truggy? Sounds like you may like truggy racing. They are more forgiving, and normally can be driven on rails.

I prefer to drive smooth with a buggy. I would stick with lose if you have local support, there is no reason to buy a more expensive kit if you don't have support for it. Losi is a good vehicle.
I don't want to go Truggy since nobody at my local track races Truggy. Otherwise I might go that route.
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Old 01-19-2010, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by smokinu
no one

maybe a bit tipsy but not mad at all, just seriously did someone tell you what 1:1 car to buy? or what shoes to put on?

why do you need someone to tell you what buggy or truggy to buy....

i say kyosho mp9 great buggy bit pricey, but well worth it.
When people ask me for help on buying a real car I am happy to help since I probably know more than them as an ex-Pro Driver.

When it comes to RC I lack the info to make a good decision. I would like to gather some info to help me do so. I am not asking you to waste your time if you aren't interested. If you are too annoyed by these posts why don't you just move on rather than act like a jerk...

Seriously though it seems especially strange since we will probably be on the same tracks in the near future since I only live 1.5 hours from you.
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Originally Posted by Grimlock212
Wow I can't wait to meet you at a local race. You sound like a really nice guy.
haha

come see me at delta this weekend, i am one of the nicest person you will meet, very helpful and knowledgeable, just dont expect me to hold your hand while you ask people why buggy to buy.

buy a losi you cant go wrong, they dominate all the local tracks but cant seem to win at the major "world" events.
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Old 01-19-2010, 09:44 PM
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Grimlock, Try doing some research. I haven't owned many buggies I can only tell you what I've seen break at the track. But find someone nice and reliable. Pretty much any major buggy out there should handle just fine. I would try to find a tank!
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Originally Posted by Mike Wood 46
Wasn't it the $300.00 buggy at the worlds that beat out all the cars mentioned
A HIGHLY modified one, so $300.00 plus all the custom parts and work that went into it yoour over the $1000.00 mark
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