Andrew and I will be on WCTV tomorrow @ 5:30pm

[Gt]

WCTV came out to the R/C race today for a piece they call "Little Giants". She wanted to interview Andrew and I about the r/c racing etc. She talked to me and Andrew, then videoed Andrew driving the car around the track a bit. She said it will be on WCTV @ 5:30 pm Monday June 4th.

http://www.blownstangs.com/misc/2007/andrew-rc-interview.jpg

http://www.blownstangs.com/misc/2007/andrew-rc-interview1.jpg

http://www.blownstangs.com/misc/2007/andrew-rc-interview2.jpg

http://www.blownstangs.com/misc/2007/andrew-rc-interview3.jpg

[scooby]

Sweet he looks just like ya

[luv_my_z28]

That reporter looks pretty hot :) So did you take the opportunity to put in a free plug for the shop?

[Benjamin]

cool beans..... i'll have to see if i can watch that tomorrow.....


where are the frontal pics of the reporter? all i see is rear shots.....

[ju015dd]

sweet tony!

[Slow ET]

you should have mentioned that the R/C car was dyoned at your shop :mrgreen:

[DustnF]

Sweet!

Any shots of the reporter from the front? lol

[BLinKyxMUnkEY]

Did they race the nitros today since that was canceled yesterday? I wanted to go out and shoot a little (camera).

[Gt]

Nope, Nitro will run next sunday.

[Gt]

Sorry, no frontal shots lol

but here is a picture from the WCTV website
http://media.graytvinc.com/images/CHRISTINA+VITALE.jpg

[4348rd]

cool,

[BLinKyxMUnkEY]

Nope, Nitro will run next sunday.


Sweet. I'll probably be out there with the big white glass.

[mac_24_seven]

Sweet!

Any shots of the reporter from the front? lol

I thought the back shots were good enough :leg:

Congrats on getting on the news. Hopefully you won't look like an utter retard like I did :joystick:

[tomwid]

Sweet! I'll remember to catch it tonight.

[Gt]

I thought the back shots were good enough :leg:

Congrats on getting on the news. Hopefully you won't look like an utter retard like I did :joystick:

Don't worry, I'm sure I'll look like a fool. I hope they use more of Andrew then of me.

[93zm6tally]

You guys should learn to talk like the Nascar drivers. "The Penske, Nabisco, Home Depot, MAC Tools, R/C racer performed like a champ. I just want to thank my crew chief Tony and Jaws Racing for the great setup. By the way we can dyno tune your car better than anyone else in North Florida"

:D

[Jeffro]

and then hold your hands up to your face and say "i'm not really sure what to do with my hands..."

[BLinKyxMUnkEY]

I just saw the report, not bad...

[Spinner]

I bought an 8ight-t last week. Cant wait for it to show up. Something to do out in the desert...

[slow95gt]

hmmm, that looks like a team losi unit with a futaba radio, specs please? I used to go there and run my .21 savage, I wish it was bigger, I mostly drove it at the bmx track though (bigger air LOL)

[Gt]

It's the new XXX-T Brushless RTR truck.



XXX-T Sport RTR Brushless w/XR2i

Key Features

Proven XXX-T chassis
Novak SS4300 Sensored Brushless Motor and ESC (ROAR legal)
Factory-finished body
JR XR2i computer radio system with digital trims and 2-model memory
High-Torque Z-590M steering servo
Factory assembled and ready-to-run

Specs

Type: 2WD Electric Stadium Truck
Scale: 1/10
Length: 16.19 in
Width: 12.88 in
Wheelbase: 11 in
Weight: varies with battery used
Chassis: molded composite tub
Suspension: independent A-arm type
Drive Train: three-gear transmission with ball differential & slipper clutch
Tire Type: ribbed front, multi-pin rear
Motor or Engine: Novak SS4300 sensored brushless motor
Speed Control: Novak dual-profile brushless ESC
Radio: JR XR2i computer radio with 2-model memory
Servos: Z-590M Hi-torque steering servo
Gear Pitch: 48 pitch
Wheel Size: 2.2"
Kit/RTR: RTR
Shock Type: Oil-filled aluminum with coil-over springs
Body: Fury
Ball Bearings: Complete


It's a great truck really, only thing I've changed is the tires to work on the local track. And Andrew runs right there with the other people that have been running out there for a while.

[Gt]

Video capture of the Interview (http://www.blownstangs.com/misc/2007/andrew-rc-interview.wmv)

[Patrick]

Very cool!

[NotoriousGreaseMonkey]

Link wont work for me. Prolly cause I am stupid..lol

[Gt]

Link wont work for me. Prolly cause I am stupid..lol

odd, working for me. Try right click and save as.

[scooby]

yeah i had to right click too but it was a very good video

[mac_24_seven]

I'm working on deciding what type of RC I want to get. Been doing alot of research on them.

I had thought about buying an electric.. But Nitro's are just so freaking cool.
I think I've decided on This. Traxxas Nitro Stampede. (http://h1073239.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=TRA4109)

http://www.traxxas.com/products/nitro/nstampede4110/images/4110nst_box_splash.jpg

Good report though. I've gotta make my way up to that track and check it out.

[Gt]

I haven't looked at Nitro trucks to much, as I've always had electrics. But if I was going to get one it would be one of these 2:

http://h1073239.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=TRA5309
or
http://h1073239.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=TAM43530

The Revo seems to be a very popular truck, and the I like the Tamiya one just due to its size :)

[mac_24_seven]

Yeah, they are.

The main thing keeping me from Electrics is the run time.. With the Nitro's you just re-fuel and go.
But dont the electrics go out in 10 mins or so?

[Gt]

The batteries I have for the XXX-T now let it run for 14 mins, then the Speed Controller shut down lol. I changed the rotor in the motor to fix the temp issue. It should be able to run for ~15-20 mins with the good battery packs. The packs were not cheap tho, it was $50 for each pack.

Now with the Duratrax Evader he also has with a stock motor in it (still will run 21 mph) it ran for 11 mins (and still had 1/3 charge left) on a $20 battery pack.

If you want longer run times, just grab a few battery packs :) Quieter and can be plenty fast. Course I haven't even tried the new LiPo batteries which are suppose to last way longer and have more punch. We are still using NiMH packs.

[slow95gt]

I would go with the revo, there will always be more parts for the revo, and its a traxxas, so it has the ez-start!! I was stupid and got a savage instead of t-maxx, the savage is faster and can jump way higher without breaking things but the t-maxx has a better engine/trans, Ive went through like 4 engines in the savage, while my uncle's t-maxx still has his stock .15 thats like 3 years old LOL

[NotoriousGreaseMonkey]

It worked here at the shop.. COOL!!

[KattWoman01]

I saw the spot yesterday and :clap: :clap: .

[Kinson Cook, Jr]

The main thing keeping me from Electrics is the run time.. With the Nitro's you just re-fuel and go.
But dont the electrics go out in 10 mins or so?

The electrics, with the new lipo's and 4200 batteries will run non-stop for 15-20 minutes. Most of the nitros only get about 6-8 minutes per tank load. One of the guy, Paul, is actually racing and winning with an 1/8 scale electric conversion buggy.

The problems I've always had with gas is that fuel and dirt don't mix plus it's hard for beginners to really learn how to run/drive when all they do is chase their vehicles like a dog chasing his tail (i.e. can't keep them running). The truck are either too rich, too lean, glow plug burned out or the reciever pack battery has died. The electrics are as simple as charge the batterys turn on the switch and go.


I've had/have both.

[93zm6tally]

I've had/have both.

Kinson there really is no need to be so boastful about your sexual experiences with men and women. :D

[Kinson Cook, Jr]

Kinson there really is no need to be so boastful about your sexual experiences with men and women. :D

Assclown.:finger: :mark1: