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TOPIC: Winter Series |
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| Eric G
January 25, 2005
11:28:01 AM
Entry #: 680875
| Seeing as how we have officially started a Winter Series, Let's talk about it here. I'm going to win by the way.
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| joe
January 25, 2005
12:16:56 PM
Entry #: 680969
| but.......... i thought jonathan was going to win?
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| dj
January 25, 2005
12:59:29 PM
Entry #: 681039
| Yeah, Me too. I though johnathan said he was going to win, now I have to worry about Eric also. I was consitrating on johnathon, Man I am confused. Well I will see you guys on saturday, getting prepared for the winternats.
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| Eric G
January 25, 2005
1:20:37 PM
Entry #: 681061
| And don't forget Joe is in the lead, so he's gonna win too. This is too hard, I quit, but I'm still going to win somehow.
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| joe
January 25, 2005
5:42:02 PM
Entry #: 681426
| hey eric, dont worry--- your already a winner!!!!
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| Eric G
January 25, 2005
5:59:27 PM
Entry #: 681450
| YYAAAAAAAAAAYyyyyyyyyyyy.....I'M A WINNER!!!!
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| TigerBeetle710
January 26, 2005
7:22:47 AM
Entry #: 681958
| guys way deep down in our warm hearts we are all winners... and yes eric you too!
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| chris
January 26, 2005
8:31:25 AM
Entry #: 682015
| Hey guys whats up sorry i didnt go out last weekend had monet issues and didnt do much but jsut clean out and work on the car seeing what i can do to it from home. WEll i see the winternats started and i already missed on the 16 i think and two i dont have a transponder but soon enough so i dunno what can i do let me know andy or anyone else that may know.....Thanks guys
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| Eric G
January 26, 2005
9:40:12 AM
Entry #: 682078
| Winternats hasn't started yet Chris. It's not until the first weekend of next month. So this Sunday there's a race. Beg and plead to see if your thoughtful parents will splurge and front you some money for a transponder, then all you have to do is find one at a hobby shop (another problem on it's own) If it doesn't happen, at least come down and watch the races, you'll learn a bunch from watching the guys. Hope to see you soon.
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| dj
January 26, 2005
9:51:13 AM
Entry #: 682096
| Come race even without a transponder, we will figure out a way for the time being.
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| dj
January 26, 2005
10:42:12 AM
Entry #: 682149
| Andy, post the points. Please!!!!!!!!!!!
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| dj
January 26, 2005
1:49:16 PM
Entry #: 682435
| Who all are going to the race on sunday. I am. Joe, kristian, eric, jesus have said they are going. Who else?
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| snake710
January 26, 2005
10:42:33 PM
Entry #: 683195
| im racing,hopefully my first a-main race.
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| RacerX
January 27, 2005
7:14:18 PM
Entry #: 684375
| I hope to be. Ariel, I need for you to call me ( 305 992 0086)to see if i can ride out there with you on Sunday.
RacerX
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| RoyalPalmrace
January 27, 2005
8:16:33 PM
Entry #: 684457
| manny, joe dejesus, and jose are in as well.
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| RoyalPalmrace
January 27, 2005
8:24:48 PM
Entry #: 684463
| yes chris come anyway...to race we will count you manually if needed
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| RoyalPalmrace
January 27, 2005
8:31:16 PM
Entry #: 684469
| guys points are up.
check your stats under the race results link.
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| TigerBeetle710
January 27, 2005
10:10:44 PM
Entry #: 684571
| I'm there on Sunday.
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| eyecandyman
January 30, 2005
1:25:14 AM
Entry #: 686606
| OK, ill smack talk a little. For whatever its worth, i guarentee i have the lightest car and the sickest engine! if only i can get consistant. and straighter braking.
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| joe
January 30, 2005
2:59:01 AM
Entry #: 686655
| i can not race today. i just looked at my car, and have realized i broke many parts. i broke a throttle servo, the plastic that holds the servo, the plastic that protects the servo, the servo horn, rear a arm, rear hinges. i only had one wreck--- this is the aftermath. i do not have the all the parts to put back together. andrew, if you need the fast tires call me 305-807-9529. i will meet you to give them to you.
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| TigerBeetle710
January 30, 2005
3:51:56 AM
Entry #: 686666
| well joe altough the mugen may be stronger than the serpent, the serpent seems to be stronger than the kyosho lol
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| Eric G
January 30, 2005
7:03:07 PM
Entry #: 687150
| What an awesome day. The clouds scared me a bit in the afternoon but nothing came down. My second place in the A-Main was bitter sweet. I would have rather won, especially after being TQ. But I fought my way back up to second after some pitting problems. I almost caught Joe, but a shot bearing slowed me down bigtime, so I had to hang on for 2nd. Kristian was almost able to catch me, but time ran out and he took 3rd. I also ran the fastest I've ever run (16.63), look out DJ :) Congratulations to Joe de Jesus with the A-Main victory. His consistency is what gave him the win. Alex Serrano also posted his first victiry in the B-main, I know he was happy about that. I know the C main winner was also a newcomer, I'm sorry I don't know who it is, but it will be posted shortly with the race results. It was good to see all the new guys out there. I hope you guys can keep the excitement. I had a blast helping like 3 guys at the same time in the C-Main and pitting for Howard (2nd Place, WOOHOO!!) and coaching Alex during his run. Andrew (rough day buddy) and I had to make sure we kept his nerves down. I think today went off without a hitch. A nice mix of new and experienced guys. See you all in a few weeks.
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| howard
January 31, 2005
11:11:47 AM
Entry #: 687726
| eric thanks for the help, the more you race the more you want to race...thanks for the fun..i wish i could come out more to play !see you all soon
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| dj
January 31, 2005
1:18:29 PM
Entry #: 687915
| Glad to see more people have gone out, sorry I could be there, I would have loved to give Eric a run for his money. I normally am there but something came up. See you guys after the winternats. With the one drop, I will still have a chance to be there with you guys. Glad to see kristian out again, hopefully he keeps going. Till next time.
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| Eric G
January 31, 2005
1:40:26 PM
Entry #: 687966
| If any Mugen guy needs some setup ideas, I posted my setup from this weekend on the MTX3 thread. It's on page 3. Hope it helps.
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| dj
January 31, 2005
2:17:32 PM
Entry #: 688033
| I have an idea, change your set up to a serpent 710. Thats a good start. j/k
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| joe_dejesus
January 31, 2005
3:51:58 PM
Entry #: 688208
| Thanks Eric for the kind words... The last 10 laps of the main was very hard when trying to be fast with a front shock broken off the a-arm.
Joe DeJesus
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| dj
January 31, 2005
4:03:59 PM
Entry #: 688230
| Eric, I do not see your post for the set-up
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| dj
January 31, 2005
4:21:34 PM
Entry #: 688263
| I would just like to say that I am inpressed with three names that I have not seen before. Omar, Juan and Steve were in Heat 3. I know they are new guys, but I noticed one thing. I was looking at the qualifing and there times were very consistant. They are new so the actual times are not important, but their overall times were very consistant. Good job and hope to meet you soon. I should be there for the next race.
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| dj
January 31, 2005
4:43:00 PM
Entry #: 688304
| Eric, did you guys take any photos. We need to post more photos, if thats possible.
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| Eric G
January 31, 2005
7:24:42 PM
Entry #: 688588
| My dad couldn't take any pics in the Main. I couldn't during the B & C mains because I was pitting. I think Andy has some pics of the winners with Medals. I messed up earlier, the setup is up now. Thanks, I wouldn't have noticed.
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| Eric G
January 31, 2005
8:10:43 PM
Entry #: 688667
| DJ, I think there were a few more racers in the C main that did not have transponders, I could have sworn there were more than 3 guys on the track. It was a nice turnout for a series race, even with few of our vets missing in action. A few guys who registered for the Novice class actually qualified for the B main, much to their surprise. They may not realize it now, but the higer main they make it to the easier it is to finish most of the time. You have more consistent drivers which makes it a bit easier to make it through cleanly. I hope everyone goes through enough withdrawal and gets excited for Race 3. Joe, don't practice the day before the race anymore, we can't have you breaking any of those hard to find Kyosho parts :P Next race is on the 20th of Feb. See you all then.
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| joe
January 31, 2005
9:30:17 PM
Entry #: 688754
| good advice eric, i took the whole side off my car!!!
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| Eric G
January 31, 2005
9:53:45 PM
Entry #: 688789
| How did you manage that????
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| joe
February 1, 2005
12:22:01 AM
Entry #: 688948
| got a little too close to the board in the middle of the back straight. it even cracked, not bent, two spokes in the rim. cracked the servo. real mess.
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| Eric G
February 1, 2005
7:17:04 AM
Entry #: 689029
| Guess that exposed laydown throttle servo isn't such a good idea huh?
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| TheBeard
February 1, 2005
8:43:29 AM
Entry #: 689074
| Hello to all:
The New Comer for the C Main was me. I was very happy to take part in your series race. I was also Joe de Jesus Pit-Man as I have been so for almost 15 + years on and off. Joe and I have been racing on and off for 20 + years. Back in the day we were known as "El Clavo y El Martillo" mostly for our ability to take each other out in a race or heat or practice. So you will not find us out on a main together too many times. I do not consider myself a competitive racer. At almost 40 yrs of age I am coasting through this hobby and enjoying it for the first time. Maybe just maybe I will wake up in the next few races and give you boys a run for your money. Until then you will seem me in the C Main. P.S. What is up with the non transponder people on the C Main. My victory on Sunday means nothing. Technically I raced against no one. Again I was very happy to take part in your series race. Andy thanks for a great day !
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| Eric G
February 1, 2005
10:21:26 AM
Entry #: 689220
| Glad you made it. Don't worry, you're going to start enjoying it much more. Especially since you brought in Joe the "Ringer" He drove great. You can't just let him whoop you like that. :P You'll see your times improve greatly at first. You'll make it to the A main before you know it. The trick is to finish. No matter what, just finish. When Joe's car stopped handling, if he pulled off I would have won. If I would have pulled off when my car got screwed up, I wouldn't have gotten 2nd. Now that you don't have those 5th scales you're going to see how fun this is when there's 30 people to race against instead of 5. SEe you in a few weeks.
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| joe_dejesus
February 1, 2005
10:23:16 AM
Entry #: 689226
| The funny part is Manny and I manage to take each other out by being extra curious to each other.. Trying to let him go by or vice versa, we tangle and wind up always hitting each other..
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| joe_dejesus
February 1, 2005
10:33:04 AM
Entry #: 689238
| Eric,
I know what you mean... having competition brings out the best in ones race... having a fast driver next to you only helps you go faster and drive cleaner...
This was my first actual race since a long time ago! (4 years?) So Yes, I have been racing for a while..
Back many years (at Pats Track) I was competetive, managing to win the Local Track Series races and the biggie State series races...
This past Sunday in the Main race, The adrenalin rush was awesome... I haven't felt that feeling in years..
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| joe_dejesus
February 1, 2005
10:38:52 AM
Entry #: 689246
| >>being extra curious to each other..
OPPS typo! I meant: Courteous
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| Eric G
February 1, 2005
10:53:55 AM
Entry #: 689268
| Yeah..the Curious stuff should be kept off the track.... :P j/k
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 1, 2005
2:27:58 PM
Entry #: 689644
| guys sorry i havent posted.. i have been fighting my pc for 2 days.
This past weekend was very fun and competitive. I had a great time myself. I'm glad too see more of our members showing up and racing. We also missed those who usually attend. This weekend is practice
and some mock qual or race.
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| dj
February 1, 2005
3:32:31 PM
Entry #: 689767
| Sorry I was not there. I will be out the next 2 weekends also, but see you guys next race.
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| Juancho
February 1, 2005
3:37:39 PM
Entry #: 689779
| I just wanted to Thank Andy for a great race and also Eric for his voluntary advise (It paid off). I was very exited to be at my first race ever and even more to be able to finish it. I cant believe I was moved up to B Main with a best lap of 27...Ü
I was just driving around the track as carefully as possible and trying to let everybody else go by, but I had lots of fun.
There was two other guys that registered for the novice class and helped me out in the last race (I don't remember their names...) but Thanks a million.
Guess I will see you all soon...
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| Alex S
February 1, 2005
9:14:42 PM
Entry #: 690352
| I just wanted to say that Sundays race was a blast.
Thanks to Eric and Andrew for talking me through the race when I would get nervous and start crashing and crashing and crashing..... It helps alot to have someone coach you.
The track had tracking out the yingyang. IT was great! It felt like my car was glued. And although I crashed I didn't break anything.
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| Alex S
February 1, 2005
9:17:30 PM
Entry #: 690359
| tracking = traction. woops
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| Cisco
February 2, 2005
6:32:25 AM
Entry #: 690689
| hello guys, I too had a great time this sunday and I got my first race experience, albeit with an 1/8th scale, not exactly fair, but I thought I did pretty well, on a personal level, Do any one of you guys have any plans at all at running eight scale, or am I gonna have to buy a touring car?
cisco
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| TigerBeetle710
February 2, 2005
8:40:45 AM
Entry #: 690781
| well i have to admit that i also had a great time on sunday too although i couldn't finish the race b/c i had electrical problems that i still haven't figured out but w/e maybe the battery was low or something but yeah i had fun toying with alex in the b j/k :)
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| Eric G
February 2, 2005
9:36:36 AM
Entry #: 690846
| What's up Jonathan? I know you're at a disadvantage after switching to the 710, but man you really need to get those times down. Time to tighten down those lines. You need to start finishing a qualifier so you can make the A-Main. 16 laps usually gets you in, and you know you've done it before. Time you start taking Andy's approach when he's having an off day and just try to make the A in qualifying. Once you make it, anything can happen. Sorry to call you out, but looks like I need to motivate you. So get with it buddy.
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 7, 2005
1:52:20 PM
Entry #: 696853
| I feel a disturbance in the force....I feel that yet another has converted to the dark side. I will keep his name a mystery until he reveals himself.
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 7, 2005
1:56:41 PM
Entry #: 696860
| I will say this he converted over thru the influence of "Jabba the Hutt".
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| snake710
February 7, 2005
2:28:38 PM
Entry #: 696904
| i know who it is ,but i'll never tell. hehehe
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| dannyh
February 7, 2005
3:21:22 PM
Entry #: 696958
| who?
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| Juancho
February 7, 2005
3:57:06 PM
Entry #: 697023
| I just hope the disturbance in the force in not produced by smashing my new 710 all over the track...
Again: Andy thanks for all the advise and support.
Can't wait to get it built.
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| Eric G
February 7, 2005
4:12:50 PM
Entry #: 697057
| Awesome...the more people that get 710s, the easier it will be for me to win :) :) :) (Unless Danny shows up, wait till the newbies see THIS guy)
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| howard
February 7, 2005
4:40:11 PM
Entry #: 697092
| i just love the royal palm forum...a laugh every day
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| Steve
February 7, 2005
11:30:30 PM
Entry #: 697578
| Ive been seen how many pus have change to work of art to work of crap. I no I cant race but at least I no what a winner look like. You no what I mean right Eric.
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| Steve
February 7, 2005
11:36:19 PM
Entry #: 697585
| Im positive my car is winner I just need some practice on my driving OK!
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| Steve
February 7, 2005
11:42:09 PM
Entry #: 697591
| OH Andy I did an eror on a topic under my name if you could take it out the forum. thanks
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 8, 2005
2:12:27 AM
Entry #: 697664
| Steve
no..
cant be..
error..
I dont see any errors...
Dont worry just keep posting. I love your posts.
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| TigerBeetle710
February 8, 2005
9:53:52 AM
Entry #: 697843
| well eric i think its time you sit down with yourself and ask yourself something. ask yourself why your driving a mugen after that buy a serpent cuz you know what the answer will be. everyone is going to the darkside for a reason one and day young jedi you will join us.
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| dannyh
February 8, 2005
11:08:49 AM
Entry #: 697939
| your the man jonathan!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Eric G
February 8, 2005
11:44:14 AM
Entry #: 697997
| Maybe no one knows how to setup a Serpent, cuz I still haven't driven one that I feel comfortable with. I think I'm gonna get me a RTR and see how many 710's I can beat :) Danny, wanna join me? It should make it more "Fair." Are you running the RRR now? How do you like it?
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| Juancho
February 8, 2005
12:06:34 PM
Entry #: 698038
| Eric, If you make up your mind on the RTR, I will be selling mine :)....
Kidding aside, If anyone knows somebody interested in a beginner car, mine is fairly new and has lots of upgrades (3mm chassi, Tuned pipe, threaded Shocks, turnbuckles, carbon fiber towers and plate, syntetised radio... etc).
I have many extra parts...
Juan Mattos: 305-742-6460
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| dannyh
February 8, 2005
12:46:06 PM
Entry #: 698104
| actually me and my dad where talking about that. i honestly think that a good rtr with a good driver will surprise a lot of people out there. hpi has a pretty nice rtr based on the r40
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| Eric G
February 8, 2005
1:26:00 PM
Entry #: 698168
| That's a good choice you made Juancho, once you learn the car you'll be very happy. I just like to give the Serpent guys a hard time. Everyone knows how I feel about this stuff. Most of these high end cars are the same, if they're setup correctly, you can drive just as fast with any of them. With Serpent you'll have lots of trackside support with Andy and Serpent USA always out there. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to them. Except DJ, he's a pain in the A$$ (just kidding) All those other rules still apply. While your car will be faster now, the most important thing is still to finish. That's why you made the B-Main that day, because you finsihed your qualifiers. Your times do need to improve, but that will come as you practice more. Just build the car carefully and you'll be set. Good Luck. See you in a few weeks.
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 8, 2005
2:00:21 PM
Entry #: 698227
| Yes true most cars will do well given good setup plus driver. I however also look at other things because the car must also suit driver and be practical for the average driver to run.
average driver=
1. needs support (local)
2. strong car
3. included hop-ups (value)
4. ease of adjustment and assembly (tune options)
5. room for growth (potential)
6. quality (model details)
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 8, 2005
2:02:27 PM
Entry #: 698233
| hey danny are you going up thursday or sat???
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| David D
February 8, 2005
2:42:18 PM
Entry #: 698290
| Yes, even I can feel the S Force growing stronger. But should even the great Obi-Wan (E.)Mugen give in to it's temptation, there would still be another young Jedi warrior - A. Skywalker - to carry on the fight. Together with his mentor - Yoda (D.)they will continue to hone his skills until he is ready to challenge the Dark Side for supremacy!
ps. Eric, thanks for the car set-up info. Andrew posted his best lap time last Sunday (16.6 secs.) after going to the "B" Block set-up.
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| Eric G
February 8, 2005
3:33:27 PM
Entry #: 698365
| That's awesome...I'm going to have to rethink about posting my setups...Maybe I should put the WRONG info next time :)
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| dannyh
February 8, 2005
4:01:57 PM
Entry #: 698409
| ill probably going up saturday morning to be at the fort around 10:00am or 11:oo....you?
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 8, 2005
9:08:51 PM
Entry #: 698826
| i want to go friday...if not maybe car pool with you guys..
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 9, 2005
5:46:36 PM
Entry #: 699987
| yep friday i'm out..
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| Alex S
February 10, 2005
1:42:51 AM
Entry #: 700431
| Anyone wanna Buy a Serpent. After tearing it apart and comparing to my Mugen I've seen I would have to spend alot of $$$ to get it close to mine. I love how the front belt lays across the chassis and looks as it would hit the top of the Carbon, too. Ya thought ya had me. Hee hee hee.
P.S. I ran over a Snake today on my way home.
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| Alex S
February 10, 2005
1:46:19 AM
Entry #: 700433
| "3. included hop-ups (value)" What??? Dogbones, plastic shocks....
nothing like a little trash talking
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| snake710
February 13, 2005
6:31:34 PM
Entry #: 704549
| well i'd like to kill those 2 past remarks by alex,by saying congrats on switching to serpent and pulling your fastest lap time yet a 17.3 i believe??keep it up and the guys in the a-main are going to have something to worry about.laters ariel.
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| Alex S
February 13, 2005
7:49:21 PM
Entry #: 704627
| Well the time has come. I am officially the proud owner of "El Anaconda" Wow. Props to Serpent. By my second tank of nitro I saved 1/2 a second off my lap time. Mugen Who??? Me and Ariel are gunna clean house.
Rookies Rule!!!!!
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 14, 2005
12:46:10 AM
Entry #: 704877
| WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE.....Alex . you have reveled yourself finally.
oh wait ... I sense something .......
oh yes...ummm... there is yet another.
The force is very strong with this one I sense.
A JEDI!!!!!!!!
A Jedi knight is having secret thoughts of joining us on the dark side.
I know who you are!
I will keep my silence until you cross the passage safely.
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| Eric G
February 14, 2005
9:11:18 AM
Entry #: 705100
| I can't wait to unleash my MTX all over the track this weekend. I'm gonna crank my JP like never before. Gonna go snake stomping that's for sure. It's gonna be an ugly thing to see.....
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| Juancho
February 14, 2005
11:09:55 PM
Entry #: 706420
| Holly Cow! ! ! I feel it Andy... Is finally starting to take form. And yet it seems to look pretty much like Alex'es.....
SHOULD WE BE SCARED???
Royal Palmers: REPENT!!! THE END IS COMING!!!!
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 14, 2005
11:33:24 PM
Entry #: 706451
| guys remember.. this weekend on sunday feb. 20th is third 3rd race of the winter series. this saturday is of course practice all day long. charge your batteries and be ready.
Let the races begin!
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| RacerX
February 15, 2005
12:14:22 AM
Entry #: 706488
| I too have sensed a disturbance in the force. The darkside is strong, but as a Jedi, I shall hold them to be true and be true to themselves for someday they will return. I have foreseen.
Anger, Negativity, Deceit, Yellow bellied (Sorry couldn't think of anything that begins with Y.) the path to the DarkSide of the force. Wait, do I foresee that it (A.N.D.Y)...??!! The DarkSide clouds everything.
RacerX
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 15, 2005
12:15:31 AM
Entry #: 706490
| improvements
Guys this weekend the weather was great and I was able to spend a little more time getting aquainted with my new engine the Mega ZX12. The track side trees on left are cut down and this has really helped in keeping the track clean. Joe dejesus was out there Sunday with his serpent 710 getting ready for this weekends race. His lap times are getting better and better every time. The track had a great bite almost getting the cars to traction roll. This is good news since we didn't have to spray sugar.
We are also starting to place the outside boarder on the track with plastic bumpers in the critical areas. The pits already have it in place.
We also now have 12volts available at the tire truing station to help those who need it. We are also getting a new high capacity compressor as well to keep your cars clean.
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| Alex S
February 15, 2005
1:30:42 AM
Entry #: 706545
| For all you guys who complain about 2 little bumps on the track. WAKE UP!!!! It's a great track and it's only getting better! I love racing, crashing, laughing, crashing and havin a jolly ol good time.
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| snake710
February 15, 2005
3:10:04 PM
Entry #: 707377
| i agree with alex
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| dj
February 15, 2005
3:24:49 PM
Entry #: 707403
| I second that, lets just come out and have clean fun and help all the new people to run. I am going to try my best to be there this sunday, I am a little beat from the nats and go for lasik on friday. I will do my best.
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| dj
February 15, 2005
3:26:53 PM
Entry #: 707407
| I see a real battle for the first 4 spots. Eric and any have to catch up, as joe and joe are tied for 1st.
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| Eric G
February 15, 2005
4:27:37 PM
Entry #: 707537
| I got the Joe's right in my sight, let's see what Andy can do now that he's got some power under the hood.
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| Alex S
February 15, 2005
4:30:33 PM
Entry #: 707544
| Lasik??? Yeah right. We all know your getting a new bionic eye. I also heard that that bionic eye has a built in temp gun which gives you a constant reading on your car. Cool stuff, man I may get one too.
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| Eric G
February 15, 2005
6:57:59 PM
Entry #: 707768
| In lieu of recent defections from the darkside, I have formally changed my name to, The Snakecharmer. I have spent hours with my dremel making precision cuts in a one piece tuned pipe so I may play it and tame the wicked snakes that will infect the RPR this weekend. Enter...The Snakecharmer
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 16, 2005
1:40:46 AM
Entry #: 708231
| Thank you guys .. for the positive track comments.
Sometimes its good to hear that. I will coninue to improve as I can.
DJ I hope everything goes well for you friday and hope to see you on Sunday.
Erick power isn't everything. Don't make me pull out my 20.00 engine! I'll pinch the hell out of this rusty thing and run it on water as fuel just to prove a point. LOL
In any case I have found that this Mega engine has a temper problem. You better be pointing in the right direction when it decides to scream! I need to calm this baby down for smoother throttle control at R.P.R. You can actually spin your tires. I may need to change pipe and do some more clutch adjustments. Having power is one thing...getting it to the ground is another. I think i'll get it to behave.
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| dj
February 16, 2005
8:30:39 AM
Entry #: 708401
| Andy, we have done a lot of testing with the mega and clutch work. If it is to agressive, make sure you have the stock flyweights and the yellow shoe. If it is too aggressive put less gap. maybe .6 or even .5. I personally like the aggresive bottom and use .711 or .75. You can also try the black shoe, if it is still too aggressive.
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 16, 2005
10:17:54 AM
Entry #: 708567
| I did some work already and calmed it a bit.
using stock fly weights and black shoe plus spring tension a little less. Also did some gear changes and suspension changes as well to keep the rear planted. If theres enough traction maybe i can go a little more agressive on the gap settings. My settings now are a little docile around .5 This thing was ripping teeth off my spur gears when I first installed it with my initial settings. Didn't like 61 at all.
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| Juancho
February 17, 2005
11:53:41 PM
Entry #: 711489
| All right guys... "THE JOB IS DONE"... The worm was born (I'll get it to be a snake some day).
Assembly was finished "successfuly"... (Hell it only took two weeks), A bit overwelming for newvies, but nothing patience and a bit of thinking wont overcome (Standard settings are flat on mm line and tweak is "0"... I shanked a bit the body holes, but my engine wont be complaining for lack of air).
I hope these settings can absorbe my 25 sec something laps :-?.
Andy, can you set a couple engine brake in sessions on Saturday or Sunday early morning???
I'll see you all.... YEHAAAAW
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| Juancho
February 18, 2005
12:25:38 AM
Entry #: 711520
| Break in... sorry
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| Eric G
February 18, 2005
7:08:28 AM
Entry #: 711675
| Do it on Saturday. You don't want to leave that til race day
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| TigerBeetle710
February 18, 2005
9:20:16 AM
Entry #: 711799
| Guys i posted some stuff for sale.
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| dj
February 18, 2005
10:15:18 AM
Entry #: 711881
| Why are you selling all your stuff.
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| Juancho
February 18, 2005
12:40:23 PM
Entry #: 712163
| Where did you post tghe items for sale???
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 18, 2005
2:27:25 PM
Entry #: 712369
| johnathan call me.. i cant get a hold of you.
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| Eric G
February 18, 2005
2:38:07 PM
Entry #: 712398
| The For Sale thread is on page 3 I think.
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 20, 2005
8:40:47 PM
Entry #: 714889
| Guys the races and points are posted. Click on the race results link on the left.
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| Eric G
February 21, 2005
8:27:08 AM
Entry #: 715255
| Yesterday was almost perfect. DJ was blazing fast. He had some pit troubles and I was able to keep away most of the race. But apparently I had a disgruntled pit man. Another week where "Speedy" Gonzalez (My Dad) didn't fill my tank up all the way, and the one lap lead I had evaporated along with my fuel.(nice huh?) After I restarted, DJ and I were then on the same lap, we'd swap positions every time we came in to pit. But he got me on the last one. I didn't come out clean on my last pit, which allowed him to close enough where he was able to come out of his last pit just ahead of me. My car wasn't handling this week so I couldn't keep up after that. To really make things worse, my rear belt snapped with about 3 minutes to go. I did all I could to keep Andy away and just barely did it. Half hour makes a big difference. If it was a 20 minute race I would have had it in the bag. But it goes to show that you can't give up until the end. Next week is another race. I hope we can get some more drivers out. We were a few short this week. See you all next Sunday.
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| joe
February 21, 2005
12:19:21 PM
Entry #: 715582
| well, the problem is that we did not have enough people to pit. so i had to pit for two drivers. its not easy giving quality pit work for two drivers in the same race. oh well, i tried.
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| dj
February 21, 2005
2:34:16 PM
Entry #: 715861
| It's all good. We are trying our best to have fun with the prople we have. LETS PLAY NICE!!!
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| dj
February 21, 2005
2:38:37 PM
Entry #: 715870
| Check out my things for sale.
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| Juancho
February 22, 2005
3:02:00 AM
Entry #: 716752
| Sorry guys...
I know you all are a whole lot better drivers than I am, but a win is a win in any way it comes as a win is a win the way this one came to me...
Heck, I'll take a bunch of them if you let me keep doing what I'm doing.
I'm still asking myself what happened there.
Eric & Andrew thanks for helping me at the track and Scotty it was great meeting you, thank for your pointers on my car set up.
I'll do my best to get faster as we go.
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| dj
February 22, 2005
8:06:24 AM
Entry #: 716864
| Man you ran a smart race. keep doing that. Good job.
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| howard
February 22, 2005
8:44:53 AM
Entry #: 716901
| D.J. call me w 305-445-7336 or whats your email address...howard
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| snake710
February 22, 2005
8:15:06 PM
Entry #: 718140
| yeah juan you drove good man,you see what happens when you stay in the race,you win!!! just like i told you when you first spoke to me..it's not how fast you are it's how many laps you ring in man. good luck in the next race. ariel
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| RacerX
February 23, 2005
11:37:40 PM
Entry #: 720219
| Yeah, from all the DNF's from the last race made me wonder what happens. It's nice to see that I didnt fall to far behind in the point standing. I'll be out there I hope for the next one.
That is all...
RacerX
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| Eric G
February 24, 2005
4:44:36 PM
Entry #: 721388
| Everyone pray to the Rain Gods to have mercy on us. Weather forecast isn't looking too good. Get your rain tires ready.
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 25, 2005
3:27:16 PM
Entry #: 722988
| Erick call me..
thanks
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| Eric G
February 25, 2005
4:40:54 PM
Entry #: 723122
| Ok...everyone practice your quick Diff changes. If the track is wet, Run Diff in the front, take off sway bars, soft springs standing up, and loosen up that cluth, quick accelleration wont help. find a set of soft rubber tires if possible. Could be fun. OH yeah, water proof those electronics. But Keep praying, we don't want it to come to this. RAIN RAIN GO AWAY!!!
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| Steve
February 26, 2005
12:26:26 AM
Entry #: 723607
| Well well Ive seen how Royalpalm has bandit almost all mugen from the race track facilaty.I know I know how quiker the car is to work with and how fine handly the car handle. Im still lernning the ropes. Shoutout to Franky for take his time to show me shock tricks. Remember what excitement the mugen has brougt to Royalpalm. Any wayz Ill probably be getting snake also???? NOT!!!!!!!!!!!
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| alucard
February 26, 2005
10:20:20 AM
Entry #: 723797
| What model Serpents do you guys run? 710?
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| alucard
February 26, 2005
10:37:20 AM
Entry #: 723811
| I might get one just to see what the fuss is all about. if i do get one any suggestions as to additional parts or anything that helps out in doing the setup and stuff?
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| Eric G
February 26, 2005
10:58:52 AM
Entry #: 723830
| There's no fuss to it. The Snake is like a drug, and Andy's the pusher..."C'mon...everyone's doing it, go ahead, you'll like it..." :P
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| snake710
February 26, 2005
10:33:13 PM
Entry #: 724339
| mike,the only thing you need for the serpent is the new sway bar and new ackerman,not to mention 37 shore tires..that's pretty much it,if you do decide to get one i really think you'll be satisfied..laters. Ariel
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 27, 2005
12:22:58 AM
Entry #: 724425
| Mike I have all the parts available and the 710 car kit as well. If you would like one let me know..
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| Eric G
February 27, 2005
9:30:41 AM
Entry #: 724533
| See what you did mike? The pushers are out in full force.
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| alucard
February 27, 2005
10:23:58 AM
Entry #: 724571
| LOL! I need a new fix :). I love my MTX-3 but I want to try the Serpent and then see what happens if Mugen makes an MTX-4. I may swing by warricks today and see what prices they have. I may also get a new engine. Nothing fancy just something easy to tune and that does the job. I hope to be back out soon but work has me busy since we are in tax season. but that is over on April 15th. hope to see you all soon.
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| joe
February 27, 2005
11:01:08 AM
Entry #: 724594
| mike, i am selling a novarossi rr12l3. its the newest of the novarossi engines. i ran maybe 1 gallon through it. i will sell for $160. you can call me at 305-807-9529. thanks.
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| alucard
February 27, 2005
4:46:10 PM
Entry #: 724873
| joe, i am interested. a couple questions. what fuel did you use? also if i get a serpent do i need any mods for this to fit in a serpent?
i probably wont be down at the track until probably the 13th of march. i'll call you monday. when do you get off work?
Andy, how much r u selling the kits for?
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| joe
February 27, 2005
6:29:16 PM
Entry #: 724966
| i run fantom fuel. you do not need any mods for it to work. i am selling only because i have too many engines. it is very good engine.
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| Eric G
February 27, 2005
6:31:53 PM
Entry #: 724968
| He's got more engines than races this year :)
What a crappy day I had today. Oh well
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| alucard
February 27, 2005
6:43:03 PM
Entry #: 724977
| i'll buy it from you. do you think it will be a problem if i switch from phantom to maxys?
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| dj
February 27, 2005
7:45:01 PM
Entry #: 725040
| Eric I know how you feel. At the end of the day it is always something. Sorry andy, for the bump at the end of the race. We barely touched and your car shut off, not sure why, but sorry anyways. No hard feeling. I do not know how many laps I was out, but man I could not make them up. I lost first gear and was going to locksecond, then i decided to replace it instead. Had fun and hopefully more people will come next time. I am not sure when I will be back out, as naples is up in 2 weeks. Maybe we can get a lot of the miami guys to race the naples state race. It is not the best track as it is with grass not walls, but a different track is fun.
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| joe
February 27, 2005
8:42:15 PM
Entry #: 725108
| i do not think it is a problem to switch fuels. i am switching to maxy's fuel with my other engines now. i am not worried about it.
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| alucard
February 27, 2005
9:01:09 PM
Entry #: 725127
| Great. Now we just have to find a time when we will be at the racetrack at the same time. r u going next weekend at all?
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| joe
February 27, 2005
9:32:41 PM
Entry #: 725148
| i do not know for sure. right now i am on rc burn out. but i am not working tomorrow... i can meet you tomorrow somewhere. let me know.
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 27, 2005
9:34:40 PM
Entry #: 725152
| Mike please call 786-206-9006
or e-mail me ..just click on the the rotating email sign to the left.... I will respond with pricing info for the 710.
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| Juancho
February 27, 2005
10:00:56 PM
Entry #: 725179
| Eric look at it the other way around, you just picked up the 107 points you had as a drop...
There was a lot of people missing today uh? (Joe De Jesus, Andrew)... I had a blast though, picked up a full 2.0 secs and even though I'm still very slow, I'm starting to fell a bit of confidence in the car & track (Again, Thanks Eric and Dad for the help and advise) my worst problem is after 10 minutes I cant even hold the control (Dead Grip... is it???)... Tried the neck strap, but is even worse.
Ah!, good race Alex, well deserved 3rd.
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| Eric G
February 27, 2005
10:37:35 PM
Entry #: 725229
| No, i'll be keeping these points because I wont be racing next weekend :(
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| Alex S
February 27, 2005
10:48:37 PM
Entry #: 725245
| Thanks DJ and Eric for your help in the qualifiers.
I was really excited in the mains when I kept hearing that I was in 4th and eric in 5th. I was thinking wow I'm actually holding him off. Then eric started coaching me and I came to the realization that he wasn't running. My bubble burst!!!! But it was so much fun pretending.
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 27, 2005
11:00:05 PM
Entry #: 725258
| Well what a day..I know a-lot of people were expecting rain and the race gods gave us a everything except rain. Wind, clouds, and plenty of leaves. I guess we were lucky but not lucky enough to have all the racers show that usually race. We did however race and it was fun. Anytime I’m on the track its like therapy. Personally my car was not up to spec. My suspension and throttle response were not the way I like it. The car was able to run so that’s the way I ran it. The 30 minute A mains were set up and we started. I played it safe while Eric and DJ battled once again. I just stayed out of trouble and paced a steady race which payed off when the other drivers had trouble with their cars leaving me in first position. DJ stripped a gear (not really sure what happened to Eric). I knew DJ being a Marine would fix his car and put it back on track. I stole as many laps as I could and then kept a pace that was slower but enough to keep the lead with the time remaining. Played it safe until the end. In the last few laps DJ did come up on me and I should have let him go by since I was ahead by quite a few laps. Instead I messed around with DJ too much and we tapped each other and my car turned off. I should have known better than to mess around at the end but no big deal that’s racing and things happen. I still had enough of a lead and ended in first. Congratulations to DJ in second and Alex Serrano in 3rd. Guys I am going to attend the Naples state race…I am getting some of the guys together so we could help each other at an event. If interested in going please let me know. It should be a-lot of fun. The race results and points have been posted.
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 28, 2005
12:06:10 AM
Entry #: 725318
| Interesting.. I'm second in points? go figure that. My lap time are slow (slow for me not to take anything away from the other drivers).
For those interested..
Guys all i'm doing is staying in the race and taking advantage of any opportunities as they arise. Staying in the race is number one priority! Of course I would like to push the car faster but sometimes the car, track, traffic, or the countless things that need to be perfect wont let you. Kinda reminds me of the "Turtle and the Hare" story.
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| Juancho
February 28, 2005
9:46:10 AM
Entry #: 725586
| The "Turtle and the Hare" works just fine Andy (>>>>wispering<<<< "I'm up to 8th place" ).
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| Juancho
February 28, 2005
9:58:37 AM
Entry #: 725602
| (captions provided by RPR) ;)
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| dj
February 28, 2005
10:40:36 AM
Entry #: 725653
| Just wanted to share something with you guys. We all know that the track was not in good shape this weekend. We just wanted to run and have some fun. We had rain in the week and since there was no sun, we did not even sugar the track. I, knowing this, set the car up at the house. I left everything the same as always, but changed the shock set-up. I ran a slightly heavier oil, but the softer springs. It helped keep my car stable on sunday. Somehow I even turn a 16.5 lap, lucky I quess on that lap. congrats to andy on a smart race. I ran over the burm and stripped my first gear.
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| Eric G
February 28, 2005
12:49:27 PM
Entry #: 725905
| What DIDN'T happen to me is more like it.
First the day started and I couldn't tune the engine. Maxy said there was no compression. So he pinched it and it wsa much better. Then qualifier #1, I'm on TQ pace and the 1st gear housing slips the one-way bearing. I noticed it last week and tried to salvage it, but no dice. So I DNF. Qual #2, TQ pace again. Midway through, car starts hooking to the left accellerating out of turns. Kept spinning me around. I pull in and Alex takes the lead. Everything looks fine so I try to finish to make the A-Main. Made it just barely. Upon close inspection, the stupid little pin that holds the universal broke. I've NEVER seen that before. OK so I fix that. Then while tuning the engine for the main, i notice smoke and oil coming from under the head. The damn thing was loose. SO I tightened it up and the engine finally runs right for the day. OK so I start the main in 5th and get by everyone and take the lead. I was pulling away and everything. DJ had a new setup that he didn't like. That was for a whole TWO laps. My side belt snapped on lap 3. Came in put a new one on. Went back out in dead last. Passed everyone once(except DJ) and was looking for another round of passing. when I clipped something and broke a universal. I forgot to mention that during warm up I SMASHED into one of the boards at the end of the stretch and bent the universal. So one little hit snapped it. I could have switched the Uni and come back in, but it wasn't my day. I just packed it up. Oh well. I probably wont make it next weekend. But my flight gets in at 11am, so if I'm not dead tired I could still come race. We'll see.
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 28, 2005
2:44:31 PM
Entry #: 726134
| I'll have the Royal Palm Raceway Limo pick you up at the airport.
(This is a convinience for all A main drivers) We will have brunch and drinks ready for you when you arrive. The limo driver knows to have you at the track right before qualifiers. We will have your favorite fuel at trackside since the airline wont let you carry it.
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| RoyalPalmrace
February 28, 2005
2:52:54 PM
Entry #: 726158
| Eric might be time to replace your car. everything wears out and reliability is compromised. I need to do the same as well. our cars are at over 1 yr old.
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| Eric G
February 28, 2005
3:31:32 PM
Entry #: 726235
| I'll blame this one on lack of maintenance and bad luck. I usually go over all that stuff after the races and didn't this time.
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| Juancho
February 28, 2005
9:54:49 PM
Entry #: 726872
| Alex will you please call Juan (305)742-6460 / juanrmattos@hotmail.com
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| joe
February 28, 2005
10:22:25 PM
Entry #: 726906
| mike, do you still want the engine?
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 1, 2005
12:53:26 AM
Entry #: 727095
| Guys remember there are races this weekend on sunday the 6th...
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| snake710
March 1, 2005
11:27:09 AM
Entry #: 727591
| hey guys how many people are going to naples,so far i know dj,alex,andy and myself are going. any one else?dj how much do they charge to participate at the track per day?
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 1, 2005
2:44:06 PM
Entry #: 727981
| They charge 35.00 at most for both days. you also need to be a roar member. I can get you your roar membership. just let me know.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 1, 2005
2:51:35 PM
Entry #: 727998
| nice day today!.. makes me feel like burning some tires..
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| snake710
March 1, 2005
2:59:43 PM
Entry #: 728016
| how much is that???
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| dj
March 1, 2005
3:26:46 PM
Entry #: 728063
| andy is rite is 35 dollars. You do need a roar membership also. you can buy them tract side. I you get it with andy, just make sure to have your receipt as proof. Get it any ways, because you will need it to race anywhere and it is good all year. you will need it to even race at andy's state race in may.
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| dj
March 1, 2005
3:35:13 PM
Entry #: 728087
| if anyone cares, I have my reservations at the Baymont inn @ 185 Bedzel Circle NAples, fl. 34104 239-352-8400 and i will be going up on friday and getting there around 3pm to practice if possible. The hotels are not cheap in naples, just to let you know. Naples is the most expensive, hotels that is.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 1, 2005
4:24:01 PM
Entry #: 728203
| Guys if you need Roar .. I will provide it.
The ROAR info is printed on the back of your member forms. I will have the forms trackside this weekend for you guys if needed.
Royal Palm is a ROAR affiliated track and I can issue Roar memberships for those who need it.
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| dj
March 1, 2005
4:35:09 PM
Entry #: 728230
| Guys try to go and get there early as possible on sat. morning. The races start at noon, but the track get busy early around 8:00am, so try to be there by 7:30 taht way we can try to pit together. I get to the track by 7am to set up my tent.
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| snake710
March 1, 2005
4:41:43 PM
Entry #: 728241
| thanks guys for the info,andy i will call you later.p.s dont forget to order my parts.
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| alucard
March 1, 2005
9:56:24 PM
Entry #: 728763
| Joe,
yes i still would like the engine if its still available. sorry for not calling. I havent been getting home from work until about 9:00pm. I was going to call you in the daytime but i didnt know your schedule and didnt want to bother you during work hours. I will be buy the track on sat to pick up my kit from andy and some other stuff. r u going to be there sat? if not we can make other plans. thanx again.
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| Alex S
March 1, 2005
10:32:25 PM
Entry #: 728811
| Will we need to bring our own tables and tents?
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| joe
March 1, 2005
10:39:07 PM
Entry #: 728820
| mike,
no problem. i am not working this week, so i can meet you somewhere. i do not think i will be at the track on saturday. if you want, i could meet you at your work--- if you work in miami. call me anytime, 305-807-9529.
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| dj
March 2, 2005
9:58:16 AM
Entry #: 729280
| Alex, yes you need all your stuff, tent table chair energy supply, i.e Battery, etc. Guys I will be at the track on sat, but will not be running. I am going to help others, so if you have any questions come sat. and I will help you. If you want help with set up then bring thing to change, like springs, oils, etc. This way we can try different things.
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| snake710
March 3, 2005
5:37:06 PM
Entry #: 732119
| well andy sorry but i cant go to naples man,my boss won't give me the days off.andy has to go to one of his nerd conventions in orlando ,so he kinda scewed up the plan..oh well maybe next time,it was good while it lasted.ariel
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 4, 2005
12:25:55 AM
Entry #: 732627
| Maybe you can come up on sunday morning..
the track is fairly close.. I think they still have 1 qualifier left on sunday. You can do like Danny did.. went up on sunday TQ.. and then win the race :)
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 4, 2005
12:28:53 AM
Entry #: 732629
| humm anybody truing tires at naples???
I dont think so... but i'll ask anyway.
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| dj
March 4, 2005
11:59:29 AM
Entry #: 733279
| depending on your motor. I start out with rear's at 62.5 and front at 61.5 and go from there.
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| Juancho
March 4, 2005
12:06:14 PM
Entry #: 733291
| Does look rainy for the weekend uh?
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| dj
March 4, 2005
3:05:09 PM
Entry #: 733644
| Weather actually looks good for the weekend, so come out to the track guys the serpent guys will be there in the afternoon, it's a good time to get help with your 710's.
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| alucard
March 4, 2005
6:53:33 PM
Entry #: 734016
| andy, i will be by tomorrow to pick up the goods. not sure of an exact time but probably before noon.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 7, 2005
5:42:08 AM
Entry #: 735825
| Guys after this series (one more race) i will have races just for novices on sunday and experts (pro) will run on sat. The idea is to get more novices involved by holding races just for them.
The idea also is to have more experts race. Factory drivers sponsered ect..together on Sat.
WHY??
Guys our local pro drivers are fast (very fast).
I assure you they are some of the fastest anywhere. The Winternats brings in some of the best in the world in a once a year event. Even there they took 1st AND second place. This is no joke. I think there should be a seperate "invitational race for these racers".
In a seperate occasion one of our drivers went to a state race missed the Sat qualifiers then TQ on his first run and won the whole race arriving on sunday. This is at a state event with 80 plus touring drivers! again no joke!
I saw this comming a while ago and i'm going to establish these races for them.
We will have our normal (for humans) races on sundays.
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| dj
March 7, 2005
9:01:10 AM
Entry #: 735950
| So when do we get to use the track for practice.
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| Eric G
March 7, 2005
10:05:45 AM
Entry #: 736065
| So who raced this weekend?
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| Juancho
March 7, 2005
1:20:44 PM
Entry #: 736477
| Thank you for the "not human" statement (Non taken)... For further consideration "The student is always better than his master".... EVENTUALLY
I think it wil be better idea to have "Track Assistance" for novices on Saturdays involving the Pros and more experienced drivers, rather than having a bunch of guys turning blind laps trying to figure out the car and the track (Driving lines, Passin techniques, Propper Pitting, Car Set ups.... Endless List). Then we can held a regular race on Sunday (Where all novices can drool watching DJ turning 16 flats).
We the "not human" novices (Again, "None taken") drivers usually get a lot of help from you guys (And it looks-feels sincere and voluntary); so what about rolling the ball around to get more "Barbie Lap turning" novices and make this "CLUB" a big "LOCAL TEAM".
I know you held seminars a few weeks ago and I'm pretty sure it was very helpfull for the people that attended, I personally, will gladly pay a higher fee on practice days to get direct coaching and advise... It is just to hard to brake the 20's pulsing the car around the track.
I have been an active member of a few local clubs in other sports, and I sincerely think that this club has tons of potential and is growing in the right direction (Awesome job Andy), but I think we "all" can make it more than a good time on Saturdays and Sundays.
WHAT DO YOU THINK???...
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| dj
March 7, 2005
2:09:17 PM
Entry #: 736603
| Juan, just to let you know, when I go a saturday, it is more to help you guys, not to run my car. I already have my car where I want it for the miami track, so practice is not as necessary for me at the Miami track. I go more to help you guys, especially with the 710's and motors. See you guys in a couple of weeks, I am going to naples this weekend, hope to see some of you there, it is fun to experience other tracks.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 7, 2005
5:04:39 PM
Entry #: 737006
| The idea Juan is to focus more on the novice. No pro races sunday at all. only intermediate and novice. what I mean by pro is really "expert".
the experts will run at end of day Sat after practice for everyone else. There are only a handfull of guys that can compete at that level anyway so we have plenty of time.
I will focus a-lot more on the NEW driver. The people who go have a good time on the weekends and go to relax as well.
I will personally go to the state race as well.
But I will focus on creating more local drivers before I send the ones I have off to other tracks.
Most of these guys are not ready for that type of competion which require money and time beyond the novice level. No more racer burnout!
State competions are a more serious type of event.
You must walk before you run.
I will personally spend more time and hold racer practices, semminars ect. I'm sure DJ will help as well. I want this to be a close nit club where everyones on the same page... things will get better. I do the best I can with what I have. For things to improve we need more novice racers and support for them.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 7, 2005
5:54:46 PM
Entry #: 737093
| By the way Juan I said (for humans) race on sunday. those with super natural powers race on Sat. This is for the guys that can run mid to slow 16s consistently. I will leave room for those who step up to challenge as well.
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| Juancho
March 7, 2005
7:26:31 PM
Entry #: 737285
| Point taken Andy, just wanted to catch your full attention.
DJ I saw you on Saturday helping a bunch of guys (I have had your help too in different occations), just wanted to use you as an example, and believe me... YOU ARE AN AWESOME ROLL MODEL.
All my comments above is just a refflection of a first hand look from a novice point of view... it can be at some point intimidating for a first timer to get to the track and see how advanced the level is (Good formation, but scary).
Again guys, and sorry for extending the pharagraph, this is a very complete and complex sport, your advise and support is very well appreciaqted.... I think I have learned a lot in a very short time... THANKS A LOT.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 7, 2005
8:00:12 PM
Entry #: 737337
| We need more like you. who is willing to stick with it and come out and race. I will do my best to make it enjoyable and fair for all.
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| snake710
March 7, 2005
11:24:16 PM
Entry #: 737624
| andy,we need race results!!!
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| dj
March 8, 2005
5:52:57 AM
Entry #: 737815
| Yeah, when andy won last week, it got posted that next day, but nnnnnoooooooooowwwwwwwwww. j/k
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| alucard
March 8, 2005
7:06:25 PM
Entry #: 739275
| I think its a good idea for experts on sat and novice on sun.
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| Eric G
March 8, 2005
10:36:02 PM
Entry #: 739654
| Whatever it takes to get more people there on race days. I think novice isn't the most accurate term, I think it's more like non-sponsored drivers that need to go Sundays :) There's no reason we shouldn't have 3 or 4 mains every race day. Andy's doing everything he's been asked to and people aren't showing up. Enough excuses already. Oh well. See "everyone" for the Winter Finale
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| Alex S
March 8, 2005
11:40:58 PM
Entry #: 739805
| After I win the state race at Naples I sadly have to say that I will be away from the track for a while. I have been asked to tour Europe and race for Serpent "Globle" Racing Affiliation, Inc. I would like to share my greatness with the R/C world. I will put servos in the hands of children in far far lands. Let's forget about breaking bread and let's break uprights instead. Please, join me in the R/C Crusades.
Long live the snake!
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 9, 2005
1:26:51 AM
Entry #: 739920
| You guys are the best! as soon as i log onto the site and read the posts I immediatley have a smile on my face.. funny posts. ok the results are up.
sorry bout that I have a gazillion pictures to post at www.shopserpent.com and i also need to get the scanner software in shape for the track points. Yes I write software....
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| Juancho
March 9, 2005
1:48:48 AM
Entry #: 739930
| Andy, will it be possible for the telemetry system to let you know if a car still in the track but is not reading from the transponder? (Like an out of pace alarm)
I ran the main from start to finish (Averaging 23 sec laps), lap timing shows me as DNF dropping out in the middle of the race.
I dont mean to pry, but guys "I'm Locked in" for 8th place in the series.... well unless something major happens and I can make it to the Final.... SALVEN (Or I should say Scotty) BEWARE ON 2006 WINTER NATS.... I will travel with Alex to far away lands Yiiiipy
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| Juancho
March 9, 2005
2:01:53 AM
Entry #: 739938
| DUUHHH, I got to thinking...
There is a BLIP everytime you cross the start finish line "BIG DUMMIE"... listen to this guy.... "out of pace alarm"
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| alucard
March 9, 2005
6:44:44 PM
Entry #: 741444
| I am building my serpent (and it will go much faster as soon as i stop losing pieces and having to order more, shopserpent came at the right time. I hope to be out next sat to practice and get some help dialing it in with the new car and engine. And then sunday to race.
May the force (dark or light?) be with me!
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| alucard
March 9, 2005
6:45:42 PM
Entry #: 741446
| Joe, what plugs were you using for the engine? I want to order some online but I am not sure what u were using.
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| joe
March 9, 2005
8:54:28 PM
Entry #: 741660
| i use novarossi 7c or 6c. also, i wouldn't bring the car this weekend to try for first time. there is a state race this weekend in naples and everyone will be there. even andy is going--- so i do not even know if the track will be open.
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| alucard
March 9, 2005
11:01:53 PM
Entry #: 741918
| I was going to go out next sat (19th and 20th). I wont have the car ready until then (hopefully). The last race of the winter series.
Thanx for the info on the plugs :)
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 9, 2005
11:42:24 PM
Entry #: 742027
| Track WILL be OPEN for practice this weekend.
We are open EVERY weekend weather permitting. I just wont be there this weekend myself.
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| alucard
March 10, 2005
8:33:24 AM
Entry #: 742323
| Joe, any idea where i can get the glow plugs? I have been searching the net but can't seem to find them. thanx.
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| dj
March 10, 2005
10:24:28 AM
Entry #: 742504
| when ordering your plugs make sure you get what you want. Joe you 7 and 7 c do you mean hot or cold plugs, because the c mean hot, are you running 6 hots in you motor, I think a 6 cold is better, which is a 6f. Just making sure. see you in naples. Baymont inn, is where i am staying.
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| joe
March 10, 2005
4:23:07 PM
Entry #: 743197
| i use 7c. according to novarossi web page 7c is cold. and 7f is very cold. i use it and has always "seemed" to work ok...
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| alucard
March 10, 2005
7:51:13 PM
Entry #: 743569
| is it short or long?
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| Eric G
March 10, 2005
9:30:01 PM
Entry #: 743692
| Don't worry about all that short long etc, it's just confusing. Doesn't even make much sense because the plugs are identical looking. think of it this way, this is the order from hot to cold, 6c,6f,7c,7f (6c being the hottest, 7f being the coldest of the ones listed) I've had best luck with 6F & 7F when using 30% fuel. It's pretty much trial and error. Plug requirements change depending on ambient conditions. Here's an article on glow plugs that should help you understand them better.
http://members.lycos.nl/helisonly/GlowplugHowTo.PDF
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| alucard
March 10, 2005
10:15:50 PM
Entry #: 743760
| Eric, thanx for the info. Now it makes more sense. Next question, where can i get them? :)
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 11, 2005
12:39:19 AM
Entry #: 743931
| tid bits
C=Caliente (hot) "italian"
F=Frio (cold)
same in spanish...
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| Juancho
March 11, 2005
3:06:07 AM
Entry #: 743991
| Could anyone post directions to Naples Track...
Thanks
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| Eric G
March 11, 2005
9:51:41 AM
Entry #: 744258
| Mike, everybody has em. If you can't find em online, just go to a shop. The difference in price isn't big enough to go through such a hastle. THe Novarossi/Rex/Top plugs are all the same. Stick with those and you'll be fine.
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| Eric G
March 11, 2005
9:54:05 AM
Entry #: 744264
| Here's the site for Naples. It's easy to get there. Directions are at the bottom
http://www.racetheswamp.org
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| alucard
March 11, 2005
11:59:02 AM
Entry #: 744550
| Is thier a charge for spectators?, How long does it take to get there?
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| snake710
March 12, 2005
1:28:40 PM
Entry #: 746102
| is anyone coming out to our track this weekend???just wanted to know so i don't waste my gas driving to the track,that is all,ariel
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| Eric G
March 12, 2005
4:37:59 PM
Entry #: 746269
| I might go tommorow, not sure though. Don't make plans on account of me.
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| snake710
March 12, 2005
7:02:11 PM
Entry #: 746367
| that's cool eric ,i probably won't go and work on my car for the series final.i wonder how the guys are doing up at naples??any word yet??
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| Juancho
March 12, 2005
7:40:12 PM
Entry #: 746395
| I just got back from Naples, and I have to say that the track looks very demmanding (Big too); Andy told me there was not as many people as usual, but in any case there was many qualifiers scheduled.
DJ was doing Ok, Andy had shock problems on his first heat and Scooty was dialed in.... boy he's fast.
Alex is doing great for his first time out (I thought he was developing a nervious tick, As Mike Swauger, then he told me he was driving standing on a fire ant hole... ;)
All right guys, see you all next week.
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| Juancho
March 12, 2005
11:15:01 PM
Entry #: 746566
| Since this is the popular topic: Can some one please ellaborate a bit about tire trueing???
Like proper diameter if you are using the same tires for qualifying and race, or race only.
I heard 62 rear / 60 front to use only one set, or 60 rear / 59 for main only...
Ah, by any chance does any one know what kind of file is needed to round the edges?
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| Eric G
March 13, 2005
12:51:48 AM
Entry #: 746615
| Tire size is a headache of it's own. A larger diameter will give higher top end, but might make the car feel sluggish. On a track with high high, traction, like Ft. Myers during the Winternats, tires that are too big cause the car to traction roll. A smaller diameter tire was required to prevent this. Smaller diameter makes the car have less top end but quicker accelleration to compensate the loss of top speed you can run higher gearing. With smaller tires car might feel like it handles a little sharper. It's usually tough to run one set of tires the whole day. It's a compromise depending on how the track you're running on is on tire wear. For a longer main you'll need to start with bigger tires sometimes on a high wear track. If the track is low wear, you can run smaller tires. It's a matter of trial and error. You need to see what size gives you the best handling for your driving style. Remember, as your tires wear, all your settings need to be reset. After too much wear you'll obviously lose ride height. When you re-set the height, you'll have to adjust your camber and droop again. It's fun, as one adjustment usually means adjusting something else. I don't know if this makes sense to you, but I hope it helps shed some light on the issue. Good Luck
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| Juancho
March 13, 2005
12:24:46 PM
Entry #: 746874
| Thanks Eric, it makes a lot of sense.
Usually at RPR I run my best when the tires are at 62R/60F and I understand now why my driving goes to the shutter after half the main... I guess is a matter to adapt to the way the car changes right?.
As far as the height, I usually adjust my car with a set of "SET UP ONLY" tires trued to a certain size, I might be running a bit higher at the start, but eventually I will reach the desired height for the main... Is this correct? or I should stop being stubborn and use two sets instead of one? (Please have in mind that at the speed I'm running the tires and the fuel last a bit longer).
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| Alex S
March 13, 2005
8:02:52 PM
Entry #: 747372
| Hey guys. Just got back from Naples. I had alot of fun and learned alot. For my main I completely had mental shutdown and could drive for Shiat!!! Very large track and very very very intimidating when you first start. but then it's a blast to actually go that fast. I'm tooo tired to write more. I need 6 or 7 showers and some sleep.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 14, 2005
2:56:22 AM
Entry #: 747703
| Hello guys glad to be back.. I had fun supporting my Royal Palm members at the state in naples. I was also able to talk to other racers and promote our track.
The Track...
The track is big! and fun with a very long straight. Yes the track has different surfaces and yes it has bumps as most tracks do. In general it was a very enjoyable track with different challanges.
Racing... My experience.
On this trip I tried to just take it easy and enjoy the weekend. I wanted to help as much as possible and not wrench on my car too much. When getting my car ready for this trip I noticed my cars age and I knew it was time to get it replaced with a new one. This was going to be my cars last race. I had Issues with my car and radio all weekend. On saturday I didn't make 1 qualifier count. My clutch had issues and I also had minor glitches...as well. On sunday I drove slow with Major radio glithes and managed to get one qualifer count. This put me in the 3rd C main.. I was supprised because I drove very slow.
In my main I was able to take the lead and was sure I was going to get to bump up to the B as long as I could hold a steady pace. I held possition for a while but radio issues did me in. My car lost control and that was that. I think I did well with all the handicaps I had to deal with and may have won that race. DJ may have a better idea as to the outcome since he was pitting for someone else. I could not hear the announcer that well but I knew i was on the lead.
So now its time for a new car and a new radio as well. My radio has been with me for a while glue and all.. it served me well.
DJ and Joe ran a good race. Joe needs to practice engine tuning and DJ came in second in the A main.
Scotty came in first 4 laps ahead of DJ. I happy our guys gave em the ole one two punch. We are well represented in the series I think. I know DJ was born and raised at Royal Palm. When I get my T shirts done I hope he'll wear it with pride and represent us here. After I finish the website The shirts will be printed. If DJ has any comments please feel free to post..
In general I had a good time and i'm red from the sun. Personally I missed our club house and all the amenities at our track. We really do have it good at Royal Palm. See you all next week for the final winter series race at Royal Palm Raceway.
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| snake710
March 14, 2005
2:59:34 PM
Entry #: 748570
| have any of you guys played gran turismo 4 yet,this game is bad ass,if you like cars as much as i do this game is a must have,im using it as a simulator cause driving effects are realistic,should be some good trainig,oh well thats all,laters
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| Juancho
March 14, 2005
6:35:22 PM
Entry #: 749146
| Ariel the GT4 (US Version) is coming out next week (This is if PS2 does not move the date again), you can get the Chinese version, but once you get into the settings screen is very hard to figure out what you are doing.
The GT3 and all previous versions are very cool, if you have an empty memory card I will copy a finished game (2 & 3) with all the credits and all the cars...
Now back to R/C... Have youy tried the Virtual RC??? is very good too.
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| Juancho
March 14, 2005
6:38:16 PM
Entry #: 749150
| UPPPS, sorry Ariel, I just realized it came out last 28th... I pre ordered with March 15th date... I had no idea it was out yet... It is Awesome eh???
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| Juancho
March 15, 2005
1:16:04 AM
Entry #: 749731
| NEW TRACK LAY OUT???
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| Eric G
March 15, 2005
12:22:40 PM
Entry #: 750425
| HUh?
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 15, 2005
12:29:27 PM
Entry #: 750434
| They are talking about a video game i think.
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| snake710
March 15, 2005
1:34:42 PM
Entry #: 750601
| yeah man,i had the same problem the fat ass at E/B told me it was going to come out march 23rd ,i ended up going to the mall with my chic and guess what i see gt4,i freeked out!!!the game has over 650 cars and over 150 tracks, it is bad ass i suggest you get yours quick juan cause it's going to fly,i'm using it believe it or not as driving practice for our track,the feel and handle ,the way you enter and exit corners are the same as to what we do at the track.i said shit if the pro's (real race car drivers)use it ,so will i,well hope you get guys it's a real cool game .laters ariel
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| snake710
March 15, 2005
2:25:49 PM
Entry #: 750739
| sorry it's 650 cars and up to 100 tracks..hehe
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| Eric G
March 15, 2005
4:12:23 PM
Entry #: 750960
| Only 100 tracks? That's crap! Forget it. :P
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| snake710
March 15, 2005
4:36:20 PM
Entry #: 751004
| that's funny eric,but you should try playing it,you'll get hooked....lol
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| Juancho
March 15, 2005
5:48:46 PM
Entry #: 751125
| NO SERIOUSLLY... I get a pop up that says there is a new track layout at RPR... (Faster for 1/8)There is a "Reload Pop Up" icon on the upper left in the home page... I guess you will see it if you click it.
Guys no kidding, GT is an awesome game (No, not a game... A driving simulator), addictive too, you have to obtain racing licences by taking timed tests, you are given a small amount of money to build a car and you have to work your way up by racing and winning money to bulid a better car... you can purchase basically any car available on the street, and learn to tune it and set it up since all parts and upgrades are available... There are several divisions, classes and championships, test tracks, shops etc... LIKE IN REAL LIFE
The 3D graphics are exceptional and you can even link with as many as 30 other drivers over the Net.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 17, 2005
5:19:01 PM
Entry #: 755144
| Gentalmen...
Art Carbonell will be holding a setup seminar this Sat the 19th at Royal Palm Raceway. 4pm. This will give you a direct chance to ask specific setup questions and such from the master himself.
DO NOT MISS THIS!!!!!!
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| dj
March 17, 2005
5:50:08 PM
Entry #: 755204
| Andy, I missed that last post, what was that.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 18, 2005
12:09:46 AM
Entry #: 755702
| conditional training by repetitive marketing..
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| Eric G
March 20, 2005
12:30:15 PM
Entry #: 758292
| Sorry I couldn't make it today. I'm recovering from too much festivities. Been partying since Wednesday. Car isn't back together since the last race. Good luck everyone. See you soon
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| Juancho
March 20, 2005
5:30:06 PM
Entry #: 758578
| Maybe I shouldn't be the one to say this, but what a shame to see so few "Racers" at our club track.
The track was awesome (Clean and Grippy), the weather was great too... I had a blast and learned lots of good stuff... Finally Broke 20's
Thanks Andy and Ariel.
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| alucard
March 20, 2005
6:28:34 PM
Entry #: 758633
| Andy, Ariel & Frank
Big thanx to you guys for helping out. I hope to get the diff adjusted correctly and be back out soon but it may not be until after april 15th. then I am done with tax season.
Guys, thanx again. :)
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| snake710
March 20, 2005
11:00:09 PM
Entry #: 758994
| no problem mike and juan,im glad to have been helpful,i know i'm not art or dj but i can help with what i've learned threw tral and error, and thanks to andy i've become a much better driver,but seriously if any of you guys ever need help u can ask and i will assist,that is all for now,laters.ariel
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| snake710
March 20, 2005
11:12:37 PM
Entry #: 759010
| I don't know if this is acurate but i kinda did the points and the standings are andy with 539 points,andrew with 534 points,ariel(me)with 522 points and alex serrano with 521 points.like i said i did this manually it is not the actual points ranking we will have to wait for andy to post till then have a good one.
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| Juancho
March 20, 2005
11:12:41 PM
Entry #: 759011
| Is "All good" Ariel... Sometimes the advise of Pro drivers is way far from your own reality (Since they drive a whole different pace, their technique and set ups may not be appropriate for slower drivers).... but as you said, by trial and error we should be there sometime (Hopefully sooner than later).
In a positive note, I was able to go from 37 something laps to 20's in just four races (No practice days or anything)... I finished my first Series ever within the top 10 in between the FAST AND THE FURIOUS (Hell, I Even won a race)... Bellieve me, is a big chunk for a novice and is A W E S O M E.
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| Juancho
March 20, 2005
11:14:23 PM
Entry #: 759016
| Looks pretty close Ariel.... and last but not least....
Juan Mattos 5th
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| dj
March 22, 2005
1:27:43 PM
Entry #: 761853
| Hey Andy, when are you going to post the last race, I want to see how you guys did.
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 23, 2005
8:49:31 AM
Entry #: 763192
| The last race will be posted when database is updated. End of this week. last race is always tough since errors need to be fixed . In this last series we had racers with swapped transponders and such. yes racers were borrowing same transponder. now i need to get this fixed before posting actual results.
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| Andrew D
March 28, 2005
9:29:31 PM
Entry #: 771651
| Andy are you going to post the final results?
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| RoyalPalmrace
March 31, 2005
11:53:14 AM
Entry #: 776543
| Guys The Winter point series results are up!
whew...sorry for the extra long delay.
Congratulations to our winners!
A main
Andrew 1st
Alex Serrano 2nd
Ariel Perez in 3rd
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