ben55

What do you all do to spend that money on a simple car what jobs do you all do to make the money

Soloratov

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Machine Shop

www.FramingTech.com

jimbo1890

Mate this forum is about large scale rc cars. Who cares what we do for a crust? lets not get into "My job is better than your job" crap

jimbo1890

Oh by the way I used to do quality control for Queensland Bananas untill they sacked me for discarding all the bent ones

rcautovon

HEY I AM WELDER I FABRICATE ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK LIKE ENTRYWAY GATES FOR NEIGHBORHOODS I ALSO DO MASS PRODUCTION MAIL BOXES THAT GET SHIPPED ALL OVER THE PLACE . BUT I CAN SAY THAT I EASILY HAD THE SAME AMOUNT OF DOLLARS IN MY T-MAXX IF YOU ADD UP ALL THE TIRES , BODIES, FUELLLLLLLLL, GOD I HATED SPENDING 30 DOLLARS A WEEK ON FUEL AND GLOW PLUGS. YOU DONT HAVE TO BE LOADED TO BE INTO FG JUST SAVE UP . OR IN MY CASE SELL ALL THAT CRAP SITTING AROUND YOUR HOUSE YOU DONT USE ANYMORE. I HAD 1 GARAGE SALE THAT PAID FOR MY BUG.

Jared1106

I am a freight claim Inspector, I inspect damaged freight for trucking companys. We (family company) inspect for many carriers (trucking companys). I work at least 3 days a week, sometimes 4 and rarly 5. I get an oil change in my car every 10 days or so, last year I drove 137,000 miles. In the last 6 years I have driven OVER 750,000 miles for work ONLY. YippiEE.. I hate driving now... []

gonsped69

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If you had the right car Jared, I'm sure you will look forward to driving

Maybe having an in-car entertainment (if not already installed) would improve the boredom on the road

Automan

That don't work gonesped69, i have all kind of gadgets in my real car.. homecinema, and allot of stuff that talks to me and flashes and beeps to protect me from hmmm it's almost like sitting inside a spaceship But all of that stuff was fun the first month or so, now i don't care if it's there or not. I don't use at all the cinema thing... only thing i think is useful is the "protecting" devices No, im not all that bad, i promise guys. Im a responsible drive, and im lucky there is that possibility to use the cruise-control especially when the throttle is so sensitive

I understands how Jared feels, when you are at that state there is no car or entertainment stuff that can bring back the wanting to drive, maybe only thing that would help is a year or so away from driving. Not including rc-cars.... at the moment i hope jared



What kind of work we all have, is this some sort of contest ? and it does not belong here at this forum that kind of questions.
Anyways, im what they call a computer specialist, and almost a programmer, but im pretty fed up with dealing with computers so i want to change to something else soon.
The main thing is that you like what you do, the money comes in second place, thats how i think... someone disagree with that way of thinking ?

original.mb

full time graphic designer/website creator i graduated in 94'.

hey rcautovon

i have a friend who makes those iron gates you mentioned there is big money in that trade he told me

Cyberfyn

You don't need gadgets to make a better drive. I have just finished building a Dax Rush kit car. 1:1 scale It doesn't even have a heater or radio!



2000cc Ford Cosworth engine (340bhp) got it from a scap yard for around $800. Total strip and refurb + added tuning bits like remapped ECU and Greddy wastgate and dump valve.



Tubular steel chassis.



Fully adjustable suspension.

Made mostly from a Ford Sierra donor car ($200)



It should do 0-60 in under 4 seconds and top out at 155mph (not tested yet)!

Ian F.

gonsped69

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That is one nice ride you have there Ian.

How would it compare to the Atom 2?





http://www.openwheelers.com.au/video...ll_segment.mpg (48MB)

Jared1106

No I dont think so... I use to look forward to "The Drive" but now it sickens me just the thought of it, unless maybe if I got one of those new International CXT.. You want to talk about a truck, this is a monster truck without the monster tires. I actualy have to go do an inspection at one of the only dealerships in Maine that have one in stock and I will take a picture of it with my car beside it. Here is a link to my "Dream Car". This thing is as big as an 18 wheeler tractor but with 4 doors and more..
http://www.internationaldelivers.com...20CXT%20SS.pdf

PS. These babies sell for a smooth 100K.... That is what is standing between me getting one for sure!

Cyberfyn

At least I have a windshield! No bugs in my teeth

The Atom is a little quicker to 60 but the Rush is faster overall. Both are awsome on the track and just bonkers on the road!

Ian F.

methodman

thats one tasty dax you got there, is it the one in the pic? feel free to take me for a spin, as i only near a few miles away in Loughborough!!


aaron.

Cyberfyn

Yeah, just down the road. I'm in Hucknall.

The pic is from the OC site. Mine is just going off for it's paint job. I'm going for classic red with chrome engine covers and roll bar. Plus 17" OZ alloys in metalic black.

Ian F.

kidd

i also work in a machine shop. http://www.imfab.com/ i run the green cnc laser on the cnc laser page.

also i have no kids and own both of my homes. that helps although the one house is taking alot of money away from the mb trying to get it livable.

Croozer

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Chief Boot Knocka.

icecreamslick

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I'm one of those teachers that you always hear about...you know, the ones who don't get paid enough. I also have a house payment, a wife payment, and three kids under five, who refuse to get jobs. [sm=tired.gif]

The only way that I was able to buy one of these FG beasties was to spend all of my tax refund $$$. Haven't been l@id since. [&o]

kiora

I'm a project engineer for a plastic bottle company, designing, building and installing machines to do things with/to bottles.

House, wife, kids, dogs get rid of most of the money I could happily spend on my MB

col.

ben55

im only 14 and need a job. i really like rc cars in all but my mom keeps on hassaling (sp) me to buy a real car lol

hellya

I started as a Irriagation tech. installing underground lawn and shrub sprinkler systems for residentail and commercial properties.
Now I own a company that installs interior sprinklers inside new houses..... saves home owners 20-30% on their homeownwers insurance..... Fire prevention..

amitysanimal

You guys are all lucky you are able to work, I have been disabled for 10 years now, and I'm only 35 now. I have broken/crushed my lower back 5 times and have had 2 spinal fusions. I tried to go to college to be a machinist but the Dr. said it was a bad idea, so now I'm MR. MOM. I take care of my 3 year old daughter and we have a boy coming the end of June. I get to change diapers all day.

amitysanimal

daytona7

Jimbo, Sure you were not chocking the chicken too much?
As for my money to spend on my MT, I'm happily retired and collect a monthly stipend or two. Disability retirement/pension and in another 1 1/2 years I'm applying for Social Security before some chimp does away with it.

Croozer

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I knew it!

jimbo1890

Amitysanimal, I feel for ya mate. Back pain is the worst!!!

daytona7, I'm not sure what this means? "Jimbo, Sure you were not chocking the chicken too much ?"