Hi all,
I am currently getting (slowly) into RC racing. I have the primal urge to race, but I cant afford to have 2 cars, and I need the gas milage of my Lumina as I am in school. I want to thank you, and the moderators, for being liberal and laxed enough here to let opinions be heard and commented on. One board I joined is almost like joining a cult! Dont question, just follow. If you think something sucks about a persons car, dont say anything, or you get booted. It makes you feel like you cant have an opinon! For example, this kid posts a pic of a body he painted, and asks for feedback. This guy says, "Looks like you need more pratice bud". (The body did look like crap) Anyway, the kid flips out about it, and apparantly, he has one hand, so he deserves a break in his opinion, and the guy shouldnt be that hard on a crippled kid. The guy, who didnt know at first, replys, "Thats impressive then!" But he still gets booted after a bunch of people go on and on about it, finally making the guy break and say he still thinks it sucks. I know the board is subject to the owners rules, but why be Nazis about it? I got a warning by saying, "Looks good for your first shot. I dont like the colors, but think of what you will be able to do when you pratice more!" All I can say is thanks brando for having a place where your opinion doesnt excommunicate you from the community.

Andrew

ah, i've always loved rc cars but not enough to race them. right now im building a tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC Drift Spec Kit, and I've had a Traxxas rustler for a few years... cost me $200 from the hobby shop and it constantly needs repairs because i beat on it. Right now the suspensions destroyed from jumping it off snow banks without enough teflon. An expensive hobby it is.

Yeah, it can be expensive, but for the most part it is pretty cheap... I am actually looking at a Traxxas Revo... Its a pretty badass truck! From what I read, it can take a beating, but I am counting on having to mess with it alot, and IMO, that is part of the fun! When I get my truck, ill definatly post some pics!

Andrew

have you seen the video on the traxxas site?


traxxas revo

he lands it in this one

I guess they build their monster trucks a bit more sturdy because my stadium truck would be a pancake after that jump! Lookin foward to the pics


Brian

I used to be into the Nitro R/C scene a couple years ago. Me and my father, before we kinda went our ways, we had about $5000 wrapped up in them things. Actaully, ley me dig out the ol pics...




Andrew, was the wesite you were referring to happen to be the Traxxas one? Sure sounds like them. IMO Traxxas is junk. I had their T-Maxx, boy they were just blegh! OFNA, AE, or Mugen Racing is where it's at!

Hi andrewk, hello everyone,


My thanks also. Common sense is a rare and valuable commodity.


Kids missing hand isn't his biggest handicap. He needs to deal with his attitude instead of making excuses. The Mod is teaching/helping him to be a victim.

Regards, Norm

Yep, thats the one!! I agree Norm, the kid needs a different attiude than to rely on a "crutch" his entire life. The mod didnt help the situation either. But then again, there are alot of kids on that board, so I can sort of understand Traxxas' stance. I guess I was looking for maturity, and I sure as hell didnt find it there! Thanks for the replys all... The board can be found at www.traxxas.com then there is a link on the page. They have vids at the site, that play automatially, make sure your sound is down, cuz they are loud and will scare the crap out of you...

Andrew