RE: Most meaningfull lyrics
This one really fits my mood tonight. It wasn't long ago today I sent the last verse in an email to someone Well you know what. Bob Dylan's: And don't think twice it's alright well it ain't no use to sit and wonder why babe if you don't know by now it ain't no use to sit and wonder why babe it don't matter anyhow when the rooster crows at the break of dawn look out your window and i'll be gone you're the reason i'm traveling on and don't think twice, it's alright ain't no use in turning on your light babe it's a light i've never known there ain't no use in turning on your light baby i'm on the dark side of the road i wish there was something you could do or say to try and make me change my mind and stay we never did too much talking anyway and don't think twice, it's alright ain't no use in calling out my name now like you've never done before ain't no use in calling out my name now i can't hear you anymore thinking and wondering all the way down the road i once loved a woman, a child, i'm told i gave her my heart, she wanted my soul and don't think twice, it's alright i'm going down that long lonesome road babe where i'm bound i can't tell but goodbye is too good a word babe so i'll just say fare thee well i ain't saying you treated me unkind coulda done better but i don't mind you just kinda wasted my precious time and don't think twice, it's alright and don't think twice, it's alright
Posted on: 10/17/2009 5:14 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Sale over
Umm it's $239 now. For that price I would get an Losi MRC or AX RTR.
Posted on: 1/11/2009 6:27 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
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RE: Officail Sportworks Tailwhip Thread
Anyone find wheels that fit? I have made my own with PVC but they suck and look bad.
Posted on: 1/11/2009 6:05 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Drifting"
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RE: Breakthrough in medical research
This thread stinks[;)]
Posted on: 11/14/2008 7:56 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: It's 85 degrees, anyone care to trade?
I like the cold myself. I feel more active in the cold. Right now the temps are low enough to be outside all day, for the most part. There isn't much rain to worry about, and even the mountains are more less assessable depending on how low you stay and what it is you want to do. Still every place has it's consequences and limitations. It seems as if every time I get the urge to ride dirt bikes, the forest become off limits due to fire danger. Or if I want to fly a chopper or plane, winds will be blowing and spoil that idea. And when it does rain, it doesn't just come in as some powerful monsoon that unleashes it's furry in a few hours. It hangs around. Maybe cloudy all day today, then a down pour lasting a few days, then cloudy until it moves out. Then we don't rain again for a while. But many good track areas are temporarily off limits due to the mud. I get puddles where I bash my cars. And the mud sucks for mountain biking or dirt bikes. I would prefer the beaches in Florida though. I go a few of them each year, and like to just float around and enjoy the water. Here I have to wear a wet suit and while the waves are fun, the beaches here can chew you up and spit you out cold and hurt.
Posted on: 11/14/2008 7:48 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Just saw the walmart nitro rc commercial.....
Walmart selling a Nitro RC. Seeing a commercial from Walmart almost makes it official. Maybe these will be in stores in time for Christmas. I wonder what the cost will be[8|]
Posted on: 11/13/2008 1:36 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: lipo/nimh charger suggestion
I wouldn't trust the Super Brain 977. It's a terrible charger. It will destroy your Lipos. It could be alright just for NIMHs but thats not what your looking for. It does come with a power supply and can discharge a battery while charging another. But it's no good for Lipos. It's assumed the 989 model works for Lipos but I read some bad things about service and issues with them in the MRC forum. It's more expensive for the 989 but it does seem to have some cool features such as programmable cycling which makes things easier for NIMHs. But for lipos you may want to look into Hyperion models or something else thats Lipo specific.
Posted on: 11/11/2008 6:20 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Firestorm Flux
Not sure how it compares to the other 2 rtr brushless ST's, the Speed T and Rustler VXL. I don't think the servo in Flux has metal gears so that could be a weak spot. Otherwise it seems ok. Not sure if RPM makes parts for it.
Posted on: 11/10/2008 4:52 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: New Losi Speed T is out
You have your car yet Rizzle? Post up how it runs for you when you get. Better yet post a vid of your car taking some big jumps.
Posted on: 11/6/2008 9:41 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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RE: How do you maintain your NiMH Batteries?
What is OCRC any link to this track? Sounds worth a visit. There is a good one in Riverside as well. I think with the fuel cost no one wants to drive to far to bash or race. Anyway maintaining NIMH can be a $5%@#$! If not used on a regular basis. Otherwise I have to to cycle them a few times to bring them back to life. It takes a long time. A 3800 NIMH could take a full day to cycle. Not that you do much work with it. Just charge slowly until it stops, then discharge, then charge.........Sometimes it takes another cycle. Then you run it until the car is nearly drained, then after it's cool it takes a full charge. It really only needs cycling if you don't run the battery down or have had them stored for a while. I store them fully charged in the fridge. As for brushed and brushless I don't run my brushless bashers any faster then someone with a brushed motor. Helps to keep my cars in one piece.
Posted on: 11/4/2008 3:44 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Tricked OUT Minizilla "pics" !
Man that looks awesome.
Posted on: 11/4/2008 2:14 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: New Losi Speed T is out
How are the electronics holding up? Where would you guys rank the Xcelorin system with other Brushless manufactures? I assume it's better then the VXL at the least. How durable is it and does the power and adjustable compare well to a Novak or Sidewinder system? Also how do you guys like the TX? I like the Losi 2.4ghz TX just checking others opinions.
Posted on: 11/4/2008 1:56 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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RE: Hearing protection - is it needed?
[quote]ORIGINAL: sheograth It can be helpful with gassers. [/quote] I won't run a Gasser 1/5 scale without ear protection. It gives me a head ache is all and takes away the fun. I even wear safety glasses to protect my eyes. It doesn't make me look like a dork. My Tilly hat does that[:D] I get weird looks when body surfing at the beach wearing a big hat in the water[:)]
Posted on: 11/4/2008 1:06 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Poll: Favorite Breakfast Meat?
I really don't like any of those meats. I find them to greasy and heavy in the morning . I ussually go for a light breakfast of cereal and fruit. But when the mood strikes I like to marinate a steak the night before and eat that for breakfast[sm=tongue_smile.gif]
Posted on: 11/2/2008 9:41 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: SV Speedway CLOSING by August 23rd 2008
It is sad to see it go. But racing will not just be in small parking lots running brushless minis. This track opened up only a few months ago and they are having some great turnouts on races. It's in Riverside CA and GBE and HPI are sponsors. http://www.milestonemx.com/ This is the location for the upcoming Baja Nationals in November http://www.hpiracing.com/news/2008070702/ In the Bay area they have on road races somewhere I heard. But yeah it's sad to see this track go.
Posted on: 8/14/2008 1:39 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: Help! Stripped pinion screw! What do I do?
I have done the same thing. It can be removed the way I did mine, but it's possible you can bend the shaft in the process. Anyway I used big lockable pliers ( the kind you turn a knob to lock them ) to grip the motor, then I used the metal cabinets I have to "pull" as hard as I could until it popped off. Just gripping the motor in your hand and pulling it with pliers won't be enough. You need to position yourself right for good leverage and have a good grip on the motor with lockable pliers. Try popping the hood of a real car and using some part of the chassis for leverage. Then pull and grunt with all your might[:)] If that fails, bring the motor and lockable pliers to a gym and see if someone can help you out. Good luck
Posted on: 8/7/2008 9:27 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Drifting"
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RE: Latest Addition to the Herd (dial up warning)
[quote]ORIGINAL: hands without shadows Looks awesome. I think white bodies look the cleanest out of any other colours. You guys should switch to Opera. If there are big pics or a wide webpage just hit ctrl+f11 and it will resize it for you. [/quote] I will look into it. Is it free and more importantly is it updated frequently like FireFox? I haven't heard of Opera browsers in a while.
Posted on: 7/29/2008 9:24 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: cedar point any one been there?
Thanks for the tip tracker.
Posted on: 7/29/2008 9:05 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Bros Down
[/quote] If they werent needed we would have lost them a few millions years ago when we were evolving from monkey to man... Tonsils are part of the immune system, without them you have a much greater change of getting ill [/quote] We evolved from Apes, not monkeys. [/quote] Yeah, just as important as the coccyx, the plica semilunaris, the appendix (mabye) and goosebumps. they are all considered to be vestigial. Just because they are not used, does nto mean they will be lost, unless they are a liability to have... [/quote] Lets just hope Tails don't make a comeback, and baldness doesn't become the norm[:)]
Posted on: 7/29/2008 9:02 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: peoples thoughts on mini drifters
I love mini drifters. Here is what I have and the official thread for it (no replies yet[:o]) http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7475573&key=tailwhip It drifts great right out of the box.
Posted on: 7/29/2008 12:11 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Drifting"
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RE: my NEW PET!
I don't think the apartment manager needs to know or will care when he finds out. They just don't want you having a large dog that craps, scrapes, barks all night, and chews up the walls. You may be able to fly with your pet if it's in a cage, but there may be some issues bringing it in to Australia. Hedgehog sounds coo, does it spines hurt? Was thinking of getting a Ferret, but a Meercat would be great.
Posted on: 7/29/2008 11:53 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: cedar point any one been there?
Ceder Point is Awesome[8D] It has been voted best theme park in the world by many them park junkies such as myself. I love that place. What makes it so awesome is they have the best or near best of everything; the whole package. Take for example Six Flags Magic Mountain in LA County, CA. Voted for the best rides in the world and they are awesome. But it's theme sucks, you hiking up mountains to get to each ride, the food sucks and is overpriced, and they occasionally have gang related stabbings and fights. Then take another example Islands of Adventure in Orlando Florida. Voted for the best theme (well tied with Disney World) of any theme park and it is awesome. They really got the themes down in the park and food is good to. But the rides are only so and so. Now combine those two parks and you have Ceder Point. Good theme with friendly people and beautiful environment, good food at reasonable prices for a theme park, the most rides and the best rides of any theme park except Six Flags MM, overall a great place. I'm a them park junkie myself and usually have season passes for several parks throughout America. I go each year to several different Six Flags theme parks, Disney Land, Disney World, Sea World, Raging Waters, Universal studios and Islands of adventure, Bush Gardens, and of course Ceder Point. Also been meaning to check out the largest indoor water park near Mall of America in MN, and another great water park in WI, and will check out the water parks near Ceder Point next time I go. I was supposed to go to Six Flags San Antonio yesterday, but ended driving on the beach and swimming all day at the beach in Galveston TX.
Posted on: 7/29/2008 11:48 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Bros Down
Yeah kissing the DG's can do it. A lot of nasties out there you have to be careful[;)] He may need to get his tonsils taken out; their not needed and they're easily infected and swell up. A week of heavy painkillers and nothing to eat but Ice Cream. Sort of like a celebrity diet[:)]
Posted on: 7/29/2008 11:28 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: sleep problem...
I wouldn't worry about it do anything about it. Your fine.
Posted on: 7/29/2008 11:21 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: my NEW PET!
I am shocked that you have a tame Texas Rat snake. I too had a cheap snake as my first, a really cheap snake. A Bull snake, probably caught locally then pawned off at the shop to anyone cheap enough or stupid enough to buy him. He even came with the cage. Anyway I had begged my parents for a snake for a long time, and while they were concerned about the snake (and rightfully so), they made excuses about the price to throw me off track. Big mistake parents or potential parents reading this. Instead of a more expensive albino barn snake (what I wanted) I had to settle for the cheapest snake around. The largest snake North or Mexico, and possible the most vicious. This sucker got huge fast and was devouring a few large rats at a sitting for meal time. He shook his take like a rattlesnake, and struck fast and hard. He was gentle enough if I was careful to pick him up and hold him, then he was cool and would slither around me. But he had a temper when he got out of his cage and confronted by some hapless fool on their way to the bathroom at 1am (usually me). I had to do battle with him to get back in his cage, and he bit hard. Anyway those red tailed boas are awesome pets, congrats on the purchase.
Posted on: 7/29/2008 11:20 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: hobbies
[quote]ORIGINAL: revocrazy7 i dont have anyother hobbies really[&o] but i do snowboard, paintball, skate sometimes, and used to play soccer[:D][:D][:D] [/quote] RC is very big hobby and I doubt anyone on this forum truly gives there all in full dedication to everything that is discussed on this forum. There are guys on here into RC planes, and they can fly a trailer tow able jet turbine plane, but after years of learning to build and fly RC planes of various sizes and power, hasn't had the time to get into serious RC car racing. So really RC is more hobby then most of us can handle in a life time. I have other hobbies as well, but they have taken a back burner to RC cars, which is my big hobby. I have flown an RC plane and Helicopter, but only at a beginner level in those pursuits. So yeah i have and have had other hobbies; but nothing has been as intellectually and mechanically stimulating as RC[8D] You just keep learning and taking it up a notch, and they just keep making them better.
Posted on: 7/29/2008 11:03 AM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Latest Addition to the Herd (dial up warning)
Looking good Sheograph. Post a link and tell us about this motor your using. I know a little about reed case motors but will this fit a Baja 5b? And did you ever sells yours yet? Don't know if you know of the motors Dark Soul Racing is putting out but they have some power. Keep us posted on how she runs.
Posted on: 7/28/2008 12:31 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: How To Charge 3 Cell Li-Po's
Plug it in, set and forget it.
Posted on: 7/26/2008 1:05 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: I'm a magician, and need your guys help
I would go with rope magic. I prefer physical magic myself. I like doing sponge ball magic. For my friends and my dog also likes my magic[:)] Funny how I show my dog a ball or two, make it disappear, then she sniffs the hand she thinks the ball is in, then I *magically* bring them back behind her ear under a cup. Not sure if my dog gets it but at least I'm amused. It takes very little to amuse myself[;)] I also like levitating objects and various other tricks. My 8yr old nephew is into magic so I made him my apprentice. He is eager and has the discipline to learn, but he needs work on showmanship.
Posted on: 7/25/2008 4:12 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: A123 Rocks... (REVIEW)
What did you use the Watts Up meter for? To do the Zip Charge? I didn't think the Watts Up meter could charge batteries. Also how much did this pack cost you and how many MAH does it hold? And does this fit your Rustler well or did you need the expansion tray?
Posted on: 7/25/2008 3:54 PM by Author "TheTruckingGuru" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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