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by Specialist
Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: rc cars
Replies: 54
Views: 9285

Ive got a BL sidewinder 5700-ed Pede, a Mamba 8k-ed RC18T, The new E-Maxx running 2 2s TrueRC lipos, a Micro-T, a Sprint 2 drift machine, and a Mantis in the process of being converted to electric.

I run a DX2.0 through my pede and Maxx right now.
by Specialist
Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:48 am
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Possible Summer Project
Replies: 14
Views: 2467

For power, you may want to look into rechargeable A123 cells. Like the ones found in some Dewalt batteries. A lot of people use them to power ther R/C cars (I will be soon). They are only 2300mAh but if you run them in a series, it will give you 4300mAh which means longer run times. They are light a...
by Specialist
Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:36 pm
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: Illinoisans! Or anyone that wants to make the drive...
Replies: 7
Views: 2665

McCrowley, there is me too! I like like 15 minutes from gort. Where in central Illinois? Im up in Tinley Park and gort is in Lockport. I think I might do it. I need to get my project done in time though...
by Specialist
Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: RC powerwheels?
Replies: 8
Views: 2067

From what though? You cant do it from much. And if you are familiar with the way nitro cars work then you know its gana be a lot of wiring and what not. The one thing is finding out how to rig it like a nitro. And the tranny would be hard.
by Specialist
Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:34 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: RC powerwheels?
Replies: 8
Views: 2067

Cannon, you dont know how much tinme ive put into plans for this. Well first off you will need a powerwheels (duh), a mamba max 5700 is nice, an esc for it, and some kind of radio/reciever. Expensive but fun. Maybe give it a mini lift kit and jump it. Those are my intentions with the one I might bui...
by Specialist
Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:09 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: What I've been up to...
Replies: 11
Views: 2575

so is this what you do with the money we donate to you? lol. jk. nice. didnt see the vid because this computer isnt too up to date with quicktime. ill check the video on my nice computer.
by Specialist
Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Engine on bike
Replies: 35
Views: 7547

well my best bet would be to find a running older z50 or xr50, take the engine out and throw it onto a bike. thats what im going to do to my schwinn stingray. its either a z50 engine or a pw or jr50 engine. im leaning towards the z50. that would be best. 3 speed automatic with neutral. you cant go w...
by Specialist
Thu Aug 02, 2007 4:05 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: schmanman's trebuchet
Replies: 111
Views: 17001

um paaiyan he said it cost him $25 for wood and the rest he had so probably $30 for nuts, bolts, a small pack of screws or nails and wood.
by Specialist
Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: schmanman's trebuchet
Replies: 111
Views: 17001

ya the treubect(sp?) looks like it just fits. what size wood did you use?
by Specialist
Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:05 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: schmanman's trebuchet
Replies: 111
Views: 17001

ya i thought it said "Black Plaque". you should have a competition the "Black Plaque" vs. the swat gun. the swat guns barrel is like half as long as that thing can throw lol.
by Specialist
Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:00 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: schmanman's trebuchet
Replies: 111
Views: 17001

that is funny. lol!!! did you try a longer piece of rope? that is funny. hahaha!
by Specialist
Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:51 am
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: schmanman's trebuchet
Replies: 111
Views: 17001

lol. what did you do wrong? im sure it cant be too hard after my 18th or 19th try. lol. i hope i can get one to work.
by Specialist
Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:46 am
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: schmanman's trebuchet
Replies: 111
Views: 17001

wow that looks very good. a medevil paint job would look cool. now i want to build one. lol. does it say "Black Plaque" on the throwing arm?
by Specialist
Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: for all the paintballers out there
Replies: 4
Views: 1226

i dominated this game. its still fun o shoot around though.
by Specialist
Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: The Official: "Things that piss you off" Thread!!
Replies: 1319
Views: 176817

well im mad because im too lazy to rant about macs... :cry: