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Old 01-07-2005 | 04:57 AM
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Hey,
This thread may die or live for a while. I just want to hear good ideas that you guys have when your racing. Cause im new to racing and any info is good and im sure it will help many other people.
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Old 01-07-2005 | 05:43 AM
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drive fast
Old 01-07-2005 | 06:13 AM
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And keep the buggy on its wheels.

If you want to finish first you have to finish first
Old 01-07-2005 | 06:27 AM
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The RC Ten (actually 11) Commandments
1- Thou shalt turneth on thine transmitter before thou turneth on thine receiver, and thou shalt turneth off thine receiver before though turneth off thine transmitter, lest thine ride loseth control and draweth the wrath of all thine neighbors.

2- Thou shalt verify that none of thine neighbors on the track have the same channel as thou before thou turneth on thine transmitter, and thou shalt cry out thee number of thine channel before thou turneth on thine transmitter, lest thou suffer thee wrath of all thine neighbors and be dragged unto the center of the holy track and stoned.

3- Thou shalt returneth all of thine neighbor's tools, crystals, and other things that thou borroweth from thine neighbor's pit box.

4- Thou shalt neither covet nor show disrespect to thine neighbors ride, and shalt display good sportsmanship and cry out "good race" even if thou whippeth his ***** royally.

5- Thou shalt not hacketh upon thine neighbor's bumper neither going into or coming out of a corner in such a manner as to causeth him to spin out and wreck, and if thou doth hacketh upon thine neighbor's bumper, thou shalt pull aside to allow thine neighbor to regain race position lest all of the neighbors in thine villiage place the unholy label of HACK uponst thine ride.

6- Thou shalt checketh thine pinion gear, servo, batteries, engine, and all screws before thou layeth thine ride upon thee holy track, lest thine ride loseth control and ploweth unto the unholy pipe, or hacketh upon thine neighbors' rides and draweth the wrath of all thine neighbors.

7- Thou shalt keep thine diff balls tight and well lubricated, that thine neighbors shalt check it's action and cry out SWEeeeEEET!

8- Thou shalt give thine ride appropriate maintenance and cleaneth it often, and apply unto it every hop-up thou can afford, that it may be totally awesome and dwell in The Holy Hall in the hereafter.

9- Thou shalt not useth thine ride in an unsafe manner, or to chase thine neighbor's cat, or thine neighbor's dog, or thine sister, or thine brother, or any of the animals of the earth, as thine ride is the holy vessel with which thee may participate in the holy ritual of RC racing and should be used only for racing or backyard bashing to keep it holy, Amen.

10- Thou shalt not whineth or maketh excuses as to why thou loseth the holy race.

11- If thou do corner marshal, thou shalt stay aware of thine holy surroundings and turn cars over immediately if not sooner lest thou suffer the wrath of thine fellow drivers. Remember that, what cometh aroundeth goeth aroundeth
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Old 01-07-2005 | 07:09 AM
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Took me a while to read but interesting. I disagree with the chasing the cat thing. Im a dog person
Old 01-07-2005 | 10:24 AM
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Don't Crash


engorse, don't you mean "you have to first finish before you can finish first"
say that 10 times fast




p.s. the snow's getting to someone me thinkith
Old 01-07-2005 | 10:40 AM
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Yes that was what I meant - You have to reach the finish line before you can finish first.
Old 01-07-2005 | 11:11 AM
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Most importantly, practice, practice, practice this is the one thing you must do a lot of to get good and know how your buggy reacts or acts to your driving style. Also remember after a race when u get home clean the buggy really good
this is the best way to see what needs to be changed in case something broke, it is much easier to work on a nice clean buggy than a dirty one, and after all it will be ready for your next outing.....good luck!
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Only one RULE! Stay in front of the other buggies.
Old 01-07-2005 | 04:23 PM
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Slow down to go fast. Better to stay on four wheels than to depend on corner marshalls. It's easy to beat the guys that keep crashing every lap trying to clear the quad.
Old 01-07-2005 | 06:11 PM
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Good tips, i hope cleaning a buggy will be easier than a Savage. Cause its hard to pull it apart.
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Thats what jetwashers are made for.
Old 01-07-2005 | 07:49 PM
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WD40 and a good air compresser. or use some simple green first. and yes always remember SLOW is fast. and when jumping land on the down-side of the ramp dont clear it completely. if you do this you will keep momentum for whats up next. and tires are one of the most important things. look what other racers are using and dont be afraid to try something new. i was like the first one to start using the panther switch tires and now everyone is seeing the light. (hard packed dirt kinda loomy on top) and run the chassis LEVEL!
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Did I mention that you need to remember YOUR limits too? Having the best/most hopped up ride wont win you the race. But using the hop ups correctly will.

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