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we got snow now.. SEND IT TO ME!!

mechanizeddeath

I remember some years ago, before Subaru was known for rally cars, they were involved in the creation of a flat 12 engine. It didn't work out though, but just the thought of it still makes me smile for some reason.

Found a picture of it, along with some facts: http://www.iwoc.co.uk/subf1.html

The Hedgehog

Ha not bad, interesting how engines have evolved as we can now get that output out of a naturally aspirated V8 nowadays.

mechanizeddeath

I rode in a DeLorean once. Unfortunately time travel was not involved. I've also been in dozens of Mercedes Benz vehicles of various trim and performance levels.

I'm boring though myself, the coolest car I've ever driven was a relatively tame Subaru WRX STi. [8D]

mechanizeddeath

Wow, at first glance I thought those were a low profile version of the old school Sand Blaster 915s. Nice and blocky though, based on looks alone I'd buy them.

The Hedgehog

170 MPH

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KRIbC7_8U_0

I have only flown at 80 MPH which I grew tired of so my next plane I will be stepping up to higher speeds, but man look at this!

mechanizeddeath

Hmm... I'll have to see if I can get the Brat going that fast.

ElectricGuy007

Alright, Tex that's a GIF format picture...and yes I was undefeated in novice 7 weekends in a row I got 1st with that car.
Its a treasure to me, so dont laugh at it, YOU HAVE NOT RACED AT ALL!!
My current wins and losses are 13-6....yes 13 victories and the begining of 2007's April season I got another first place.
13 wins 6 losses. I have a B44 now so the victories might very well pile up again.

Lunchboxer

That looks big and heavy!! Cool, though, ha!!

Lunchboxer

Ha, you need to get one yourself Tim!!

[]TEX[]

170MPH coming out of a dive....lets not stretch the truth here.

Eman77

Hunter / Jim - I measured my Pede rear shock (XX Long, big bore alum), it's about 4" from eyelet to eyelet, or just under 4.5" overall. Maybe 4 3/8 (tip to tip)?

hunter306

Sounds exactly like the Maxx Big Bores.

I just snapped this picture:

The Hedgehog

Oh I know but to me tha was still impressive... [&:]

ElectricGuy007

Ok lets compare shocks then.
These are on my TXT right now.

rcluke

i love the piggy back shocks,
i was gonna get some for my lunchbox

Eman77

Thanks Jim, I do think they are the same!

Nick2618

Its to cold here!!

its 30 degrees and i am going to have to wear a jacket. [:@]

Eman77

Dude, it was 0 out driving to work today. Zero! And that's without any of that wind chill business.

It's now officially "nose hair freezing" weather in Chicagoland.

hunter306

Hahah, I did some more ebay browsing... It looks like you can get another Baja 'Clone' on ebay now.

If you search the term 'BAJA 5X' you'll find an EXACT replica of the HPI Baja 5b now. NEW Price is about 600 dollars, shipped out of Hong Kong.

The Tires even have the 'Dirtbuster' (an hpi name/logo) emblazoned on the side of them. Speculation is that these are essentially 'grey market' bajas... Made in the same factory as the original, without the logo stuck on the side.

Crazy! But, might be an inexpensive alternative.

Lunchboxer

Jim,

How are those Traxxas big bore shocks?! Are they pretty good??

Lunchboxer

The Baja 5X looks like the HPI stuff, huh?! LOL!

I think the real HPI Baja is from Taiwan, though.... (remember the pic of the box I posted that has the Blizzard inside? It was like "Made in Taiwan", and Baja 5SS logo on it and stuff..)

This is from Hong Kong.. so probably a "real" knock off?! (as opposed to from the factory that made it?)

Would seem to be silly to send from Taiwan to Hong Kong and then ship out to the custom? But then maybe not so crazy if that's the only way.. (hard to get knock off stuff in Taiwan for years now, not even CDs, etc.)

$600 + $120 shipping.. nah, I will get my SS w/ upgrades and bigger engine for $800s from Tower...

hunter306

The Traxxas Big-Bores are extremely smooth. Definitely a Traxxas product worth it's price.

The shafts are coated too, and the bodies seem pretty solid. Biggest complaint is the Thread at the top (where the cap screws on) it's a bit rough, but I've not had any issues with leaky shocks.

I'd recommend them if you had to get a maxx sized shock over the integy piggy backs.

Eman77

I like the big bores I have on the stampede...err, until I broke one of 'em anyway. Much better than the stock cheapo plastic ones (which I still don't know why the VXL products still ship with...but whatever).

Lunchboxer

The big bore has aluminum body, right?

Too bad that it is not threaded!! Easier to adjust preload this way!!