North Georgia?

[hawk_196]

Anyone here that lives in north georgia?
I just want to know, because there are a lot of on-roaders at my local track (like 20 or so people). I was hoping there are more micro ones, becasue then my local track could probably hold races for micros too (I only saw one or two 1/12 scales in all.)

Don't think anyone lives in GA here, but if you do, speak up!

peace

[hawk_196]

oh BTW, if you do live in Kennesaw, have you ever heard of Toys for Boys?
not a very big track or hobby shop, but its something.

peace

[tjrcs]

where in north georgia???

i live in Duluth. it's not that popular where i live

[meanmicro]

We race in North Augusta, SC. That is next to Augusta, GA.

[hawk_196]

I live near atlanta.
link (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&address=&city=&state=&zipcode=30144&homesubmit=Get+Map)

peace

[jimmyjames]

hawk_196, tjrcs

I live around the top end of 285, and I know of another guy that lives just northwest of the ATL. That makes 4 of us. Is that enough to race? I think so...

[hawk_196]

Hey my brother lives in atlanta, and he has a micro.
If I can get him to post here that will make five of us.
Now its time to find a place to race (haha it rhymed)

peace

[KickinD]

Okay I will post. Also, since I just sold a micro to our neighbor that makes another one. I doubt he will take time out to meet with us, but who knows.

[jimmyjames]

Does that make it 6 or 7?

Where are the tracks anyways? Are they indoor, outdoor, 1/10, or 1/12 etc.?

[KickinD]

I count 6...

Alex....hawk_196
Jonathan....Alex's neighbor
David...KickinD
_____....jimmyjames
friend of jimmyjames
_____....tjrcs


So, there are three tracks in Kennesaw. One offroad for 1/10 electric or nitro. One onroad outside paved for 1/10, 1/12, 1/8 nitro or electric. One indoor paved for 1/12 or possbily our 1/18 electric only.

I think he only charges $5 to practice all day as long as there are no races, and I don't think he is holding anymore races indoors now.

I think I will head up that way in a little bit and maybe Alex and I can take some pictures of the tracks.

[jimmyjames]

Ya

That sounds cool...

"friend of jimmyjames" is rcwyant, who also is registered here. I'll get him to post here.

[rcwyant]

Yo dog! Whats up baby!

Damn i Hate Randy on American Idol!

Oh..sorry...this is about micro RS$!

Im in...lets do it. But where is a track? Or should be do it ourselves...lets look at both ideas.

Real name is Jonathan, but i go by RCWYANT or United RC

Can any one contibute?

Lets get this rollin'

Here is where i live!

My Crib! My Hood! (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&address=2545+Lake+Commons+court&city=snellville&state=GA&zipcode=30078&homesubmit=Get+Map)

Hey, also, we need some support for our new micro Company....please check us out! (almost ready for business)
United RC, Inc - MICRO RS4 Performance Upgades! (http://www.unitedrc.com)

[KickinD]

Well, like I said there is a track at the local hobby store. My brother has pictures that we took today of the three tracks. I'm not sure how good the indoor track would be for some of us running the stock motor. It seems a bit large for us to be effective, but who knows, I just got this thig. I don't know if that's what you want to do or not, since it seems a bit far for some of you.

My brother and I just had a little fun this past weekend. We were just in my parent's garage running the cars. We could always try that, since anyone can get chalk and we have some cones to use also.

BTW I can't get my link button to work...any special way to use it. After I enter the text, it just clicks through the link box. Also, since there are no html tags allowed I can't do it the oldfashioned way.

[hawk_196]

Well I gotta finish up re-sizing the oudoor ones (photoshop just wants to screw up, so that's why its taking so long), but I got the two indoor track pics.

peace

[hawk_196]

oh dave, to enter the link stuff, just type it out.
[ u r l = *link* ] *text* [ / u r l ]
Take out the spaces and you have a link.

peace

[hawk_196]

Oh btw,
Since most of us are in the suburbs in various places outside of atlants, why don't we try and find some kind of a track in atlanta? Maybe next weekend or something we could check one out (if there are any at all). But as far as I know, there aren't.
But we could always make our own. All we need is an empty parking lot and some chalk...
hmm.... what about that one outside your apartment dave? maybe, maybe not... but its worth a try.

[hawk_196]

next one, panning from right to left.

peace

[hawk_196]

last one

peace

[rcwyant]

Damn...that outdoor track looks like tons of fun!!!

Where is that again?

[hawk_196]

Radio Controlled Toys for Boys in Kennesaw
2220 COBB PKWY NW
KENNESAW, GA 30152

You can find it on Mapquest, but its simple to get to. Just take 75 north to the Barrett Parkway exit. Take a left at the ramp onto Barrett. Follow it down until you hit 41. Take a right at 41 there will be a Carmax on your left at the light to turn. Head down 41 and go through 2 lights. After the second light pass by some of the shops and on the right up on the hill is the track. If you pass the fire station you went one building too far.

[hawk_196]

well here's a chopped pic of the whole track. I just made it in like 2 secs, but it works.

peace

[NightCruiser]

Originally posted by KickinD
I count 6...

Alex....hawk_196
Jonathan....Alex's neighbor
David...KickinD
_____....jimmyjames
friend of jimmyjames
_____....tjrcs


So, there are three tracks in Kennesaw. One offroad for 1/10 electric or nitro. One onroad outside paved for 1/10, 1/12, 1/8 nitro or electric. One indoor paved for 1/12 or possbily our 1/18 electric only.

I think he only charges $5 to practice all day as long as there are no races, and I don't think he is holding anymore races indoors now.

I think I will head up that way in a little bit and maybe Alex and I can take some pictures of the tracks.

Don't forget me guys. I'm in Columbus. How far is Kennesaw from Columbus? I would like to go there on my off days which is every other tuesday, tomorrow. Who owns the United RC, INC.? Will it be a store that I can go to? Email me guys if you guys would like to meet one day. My Email is jemzprod@yahoo.com

[hawk_196]

Well if we all meet up one day then it would have to be the tuesday after next. It will be seven if all of us come.

All the people in GA

hawk_196
KickinD
jimmyjames
rcwyant
tjrcs
NightCruiser
And my neighbor (he hasn't registered here)

And where we all live

hawk_196 - Kennesaw
KickinD - Atlanta
jimmyjames - ?
rcwyant - Snellville
tjrcs - Duluth
NightCruiser - Columbus
My neighbor lives in Kennesaw, duh.

Did I get everything right?
Oh, NightCruiser,
Columbus is pretty far from kennesaw (north of atlanta). If you feel like you would like to drive 4 hours to meet up one day, you can, but you don't have to. I don't think it would be worth it because me, kickind, and my neighbor all have stock micro's. I'd wait until all of us have some pretty fast micro's, but then again, its your choice. If anybody knows of any other micro tracks close to Atlanta, please sepak up.

peace

[NightCruiser]

I don't think its that far. I check it out on Map quest and I'm about 2hours away to RC Toys for Big Boys. I've been to the Hobby Town in Gwinnett I think, its the one close to a mall.

I'm officially going to check out the track in Kennesaw. I'm bringging my 540 hybrid with me and my watt-age 300 motor setup and maybe two of my freinds here will come with me too.

I will see you guys if you are all going on June 10, 2003.:D ;) :p

[rcwyant]

Hawk,

I cant meet on the weekdays...it has to be on the weekends!

[hawk_196]

Oh BTW,
I'll race any of you guys offroad. So if you have a truck or buggy or even an RS4 rally, then I will race you with my rusty.
Pics (http://hawk196.20megsfree.com)

peace

[NightCruiser]

the track looks nice. Do you guys or any of your friends want to buy a Tmaxx 2.5. I'm selling it because I did not know that gas powered has to much maintenance on it. $200, I will personally deliver it to you guys so you can see what you're buying. I put some hop up parts on it too, like shiny cvds, alluminun a-arms, threaded alluminum shocks. No photo because I don't have a digital camera.:)

BTW, Any day on June 10-20 I'm off those days so let me know when do you guys want to meet at RC Toys for Big Boys.

[hawk_196]

hmmmm.... June 14th is a saturday... Maybe the 14th?
BTW, If you guys want to see his offroad track too then just ask.

peace

[UNITED_RC]

Originally posted by hawk_196
Oh BTW,
I'll race any of you guys offroad. So if you have a truck or buggy or even an RS4 rally, then I will race you with my rusty.
Pics (http://hawk196.20megsfree.com)

peace

Hawk,

You know the ol' saying: Be careful on what you wish for!!!

I think this would leave your Rustler all dirty (on the entire front of your truck!) :)

http://www.unitedrc.com/Pics/Tmaxx04.jpg

[hawk_196]

Oh wow a t-maxx.... Well I'll still race you even though I will for sure loose...
My rusty will be more than dirty, I think it would be buried somewhere in the track.

peace

[UNITED_RC]

Im just playin' with ya....i would kick my ass....I sold it about 2 months ago....to afford my first micro!

SO GLAD I SOLD IT!!!!

[tjrcs]

wow~ i was missing out this great opportunity??? so what's the date?? alex told me that it's 6/14 saturday. is it correct??? what time???

hmm... which set Up should i take?? 400 4.8V race motor OR 280BB??? Right now, i have 280BB installed. but 400 4.8V race motor is a lot faster. newayzz.... Hopefully i can make it that saturday.

[KickinD]

Well, as for setup, its up to you, but myself, my brother, and jonathan will all be running the stock motor.

[UNITED_RC]

Originally posted by KickinD
Well, as for setup, its up to you, but myself, my brother, and jonathan will all be running the stock motor.


ahh..maybe we can have two classes!!!

:)

[NightCruiser]

Originally posted by tjrcs
wow~ i was missing out this great opportunity??? so what's the date?? alex told me that it's 6/14 saturday. is it correct??? what time???

hmm... which set Up should i take?? 400 4.8V race motor OR 280BB??? Right now, i have 280BB installed. but 400 4.8V race motor is a lot faster. newayzz.... Hopefully i can make it that saturday.

6/14 everybody needs to confirm on this date if they are going or not. I will be there around 11AM I guess. I have to leave Columbus around 9AM. hehehehehehehe I Love Travelling. ;)

I have a 370 watt-age motor setup and I'm on the process of putting a 280bb on it.:D

[hawk_196]

OK it seems nearly everyone is one for 6/14.
hawk_196 - 100% Going
KickinD - 100% Going
jimmyjames - 100% Going
rcwyant/UnitedRC - Has to debate it
tjrcs - Going?
NightCruiser - 100% Going
Neighbor - Maybe, he broke a dogbone, sooo...
I think I got that right.

peace

[hawk_196]

So has everyone heard about the meet up date? 6/14 next weekend. See ya guys then!

peace

[UNITED_RC]

i am going to have to talk sweet to the wife...but it shouldn't be a problem.

Jimmyjames is 100% go!

[hawk_196]

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[UNITED_RC]

i have an extra set of stock dog bones...

[hawk_196]

coool. how much do you want for them? I'll ask him if he wants to take them off your hands for that price come 6/14.

thanks.

[UNITED_RC]

act...i have two stock sets....one was used for a bit. The second is still attached to the parts tree!

What ever he thinks is fair!

found out what tower sells them for....and let me know

I will bring both sets just in case...as well as some United RC, Inc. products too!

[hawk_196]

hey
do any of you have a set of stock knuckles? My bro busted one and is wondering if he could possibly get one for right now. Oh BTW, he can't make it.... work. Oh I don't think my neighbor can make it, but I'll check again.
thanks all and cya saturday.

peace

[UNITED_RC]

what time is it again?

What about the rain forcast...40% on saturday..i think.

[tjrcs]

just extra confirming that i'm going. I'll be there by 10:30.

[UNITED_RC]

I ordered your Spur gear for you :)

Let me know when you burn out your other one!!!

[Promodvette]

hey im new to the board..... just got my rs4 today and built it and played with it a little... wayyyy different than a nitro xxx-nt!!!! im from ga too and i know of a place in snellville called funtime hobbies? I went there when they were first getting started and he had a track that was indoor about to be started. They gotta site.. funtimehobbies.com. I will check it out saturday and see if its worth a crap. He said they were gonna race but it been a while since i went there so who knows could be outta buis already. Cool to see there are other people in atl area that do this stuff!!!

[UNITED_RC]

Originally posted by Promodvette
hey im new to the board..... just got my rs4 today and built it and played with it a little... wayyyy different than a nitro xxx-nt!!!! im from ga too and i know of a place in snellville called funtime hobbies? I went there when they were first getting started and he had a track that was indoor about to be started. They gotta site.. funtimehobbies.com. I will check it out saturday and see if its worth a crap. He said they were gonna race but it been a while since i went there so who knows could be outta buis already. Cool to see there are other people in atl area that do this stuff!!!

Do you live near Snellville? I live in Snellville!!!

Where is this place..i have never heard of them?

[hawk_196]

hmmm not sure what time. I'll be get there sometime between 10 and 12. You guys can come anytime in the morning, doesn't matter really, just as long as you stay most of the day.
Its been pretty rainy here... mostly cloudy, scattered showers. I think its moving away, but I'm not so sure. Still pretty wet here, but the track is indoors, and the outdoor one should be ok to run on.
So does anyone have any knuckles? Its ok if ya don't my bro's getting ready to upgrade to the aluminum ones.
Hey vette.
If you want to bring your xxx-nt you can. They hold offroad races on sundays, and on-road on saturdays. But its the same guys running there, so you could just ask around if anyone wants to race. I'll bring my rusty along too...
I'm still pretty bummed about my bro notbeing able to some, but he says he gets off anywhere from 2-4... but that's in buckhead. Maybe if you guys stay really late (to like 7, when it starts getting dark... Who knows?).
Well I'm finished.
Cya all there!

[Promodvette]

its more stone mountain than snellville... go to the site to get directions. i live about 30 min away in conyers. And my xxx-nt is out of service right now i think broke something for real this time. Once i get it back together might bring it out and try a race. Most been backyard basher so have NO racing experience.

[tjrcs]

yup yup~ same here. NO RACING experience. LOL. i work near stone mountain. newayzz.. SANG Q very much United RC. I think my spur gear will last only for a week or two. lol~ due to 540 motor abuse.
man... you gotta see this monster the way it accelerate.

see you guys there.

[NightCruiser]

If it rains, I will not able to go. My fast and furious car can't handle wet terrain it always end up hyroplaneing. Well all the hop-up cars hyroplane on wet road anyways.

The 540 hybrid is crazy fast. The tires will worned out so quick. It's unstable and hard to control. The only thing I can do to it is Drag race with it to any nitro cars or trucks. Your guaranteed to win because it accellarate faster than a nitro.:D ;) :p

[UNITED_RC]

Night,

Keep burning the tires up....i got a bunch for you!

[jimmyjames]

I'll be there around 12:00. I hope we can run on that outdoor track.

Has anyone called this place to see if the tracks are available? Do we need to reserve a time?

Hawk,
I have an extra stock knuckle for the left. If yours is not left, the tree only costs $7.

See you guys there

[hawk_196]

Bad News Guys....
Well I called him today to double check the store hours (I thought it was 10, but I wasn't sure)... Well I also added that a bunch of guys will be coming to run some micros. Grrr..... Well he holds onroad races ONLY on sat. and offroad ONLY on sunday. Well I was like.... ok... but we won't race, (there really isn't a class for micros.) And then he says in indoor is off-limits raceday... Only weekdays... Great. Well is anybody up to re-shedule to a raceday, or are you guys still gonna come to check it out. I guess we could meet up there and head off somewhere else to run the micros... I can't think of anything right now. Or if you still want to come and maybe ask for a micro class on the outdoor track (quite a laugh though because you guys have no idea how big this track is. Well if you still want to run on it...), but that's only if its not raining. Not looking good for us guys.
What do you guys think?
I just hope you all see this in time.

peace

[hawk_196]

Updated list.
hawk_196 - Early
KickinD - Not Going
jimmyjames - 12:00
rcwyant/UnitedRC - Possibly Going
tjrcs - 10:30
NightCruiser - Probably Not
Neighbor - Not Going
PromodVette - ?

[hawk_196]

oh the store hours are 10:00AM-8:00PM
Maybe we can persuade him to let us run indoors or make a micro class in the races? Who knows.... Well I'm still gonna be going tomorrow.
Next time I guess we could try that duluth place or just come here on a weekday.

peace

[KickinD]

Well I work until 2, so if anyone is still there around that time, I might try to make an apperance. Might actually be closer to 3 by the time I get up there though. Damn work and having to make money.

[hawk_196]

yeah why can't you just screw work and get into the battery business?
j/k.

p.s. get on aol

[hawk_196]

oh BTW if you guys care to give him a call about this, his number be,
678-797-0406
Oh also, you gotta be a quick thinker to follow what he says, nothing bad, but just a really strong accent.

Hopefully we can persuade him to let us run indoors. Oh I'll give him another call tomorrow at 9:30.

peace

[tjrcs]

man... seems like not that many people gonna come.... I'll say this. If I go, it'll be at 11 AM. i wish i can take my nitro RS4 3 SS with me, but the engine is in service. If lots of people show up (at least 4-5), then i'll go (40 min driving...)

[Promodvette]

i dont know where its at.... re-inform me.....if its kennesaw its like a hour away and thats kinda far to get laughed at!!! let me learn to drive it better and ill see yall at the track. I will be going to the track in stone mountain tomorrow to see what its like.... give ya updates

[UNITED_RC]

promo,

You should come! I suck at driving too..its more about getting to gether and having fun!

HEY EVERYONE!!!!

HERE IS A QUESTION, VERY IMPORTANT ONE, THAT NO ONE HAS ASKED.......

WHAT FREQUENCY IS EVERYONE RUNNING! WE MIGHT ALL NEED TO KNOW THAT !

Also, is any one interested in new United RC Brick Battery packs...if so, let me know and I will bring some.

6-Cell Battery Pack $16.00
7-Cell Battery Pack $20.00
8-Cell Battery Pack $22.00
6-Cell Saddle Pack $20.00
8-Cell Saddle Pack $25.00

Deans $3.00
HPI Connectors: $2.00

[hawk_196]

well not sure if you guys will see this in time, but
GREAT NEWS! I asked him again why it was a problem to run indoors during raceday and he said all it was was frequincies. The races actually start at 3:00-4:00 so we can still run as lond as its in the morning. But even better news is that he said if you guys show intrest enough he could set up a lap counter inside and have us all get transponders and we could race any other day of the week. So if you guys want to, then we could have him set up a micro class on tuesdays or something.
So cya all there!

[tjrcs]

shoot.... no car....

My sister took my car... plus it seems like it's not gonna rain that much... i should've wake up earlier. i'm really sorry guys... I'll definately go next time. Weekday evening works for me. so if we have to do on weekday, i'm fine with it. hope that you guys will have fun today.

I use Ch. 63 FM

[Promodvette]

i think im on 72

[hawk_196]

OK guys, this really needs to get better organised. One way we could keep in touch better is with AOL if you guys have it. So if you do, put your AOL screen name here.
Mine is Gotrice196.
Anybody else have any suggestions?
Oh also,
Fernando said that if you guys show intrest, we could have a micro indoor class on any day of the week. I was thinking Friday nights? Does that work? Does anyone care?

[UNITED_RC]

Hawk,

I agree...but with the scattered weather patterns today....and sudden family obligations....it was kind of hard.

Instead of doing all comms through here and on AOL (which i am not on), why dont we start using email? Someone should create a "flyer" for the next day....giving times, Frequency checks, direction and lhs phone numbers. also weather options as well.

[hawk_196]

good idea.
I'll probably end up making it because I have most of that stuff written down.
I'll post it a little later.

[hawk_196]

well I got this so far...
Race at RC Toys For Boys on ____
(678)-797-0406
2220 COBB PKWY NW
KENNESAW, GA 30152
Frequencies:
Hawk_196 – 68
KickinD – 73
Tjrcs – 63
Promodvette – 72
United_RC - __
Jimmyjames – 27?
NightCruiser - __
Neighbor - 27?
Weekend Time Schedule:
10:00 AM – RC Toys For Boys opens
10:00-12:00 – Everyone meets up
1:00 PM – Racetime
I have no clue if these times would be ok, but this is if the date is a weekend. If not then you guys can come later. Reason because is that at around 2:00-4:00 the racers will be showing up and we will have to back down.
Weekday Time Schedule:
10:00 AM - RC Toys for Boys opens
4:00 – 6:00 PM – Everyone meets up
7:00 – Racetime
8:00 – RC Toys for Boys closes
Any one of these times can and probably will be adjusted to suit everyone’s needs.
Weather Forecast:
I can’ do that right now because I don’t know the date.
Directions:
Coming From I-75, going north
1. Stop at Barrett Parkway exit.
2. Take a left at the ramp onto Barrett.
3. Follow it down until you hit 41.
4. Take a right at 41 (there will be a Carmax on your left at the light to turn.)
5. Head down 41 and go through 2 lights.
6. After the second light, pass by some of the shops, and on the right up on the hill is the track.*
*Note: If you pass the fire station you went one building too far.

[Promodvette]

i went by the place in stone mountain today and they race on thursday and friday nights. I looked at the track it is carpet and seems like could be decent with lots of speed to reach. I think he said people usually get there at 5:30 and race at 8? im not sure completely im dazed out thinkin about racin...... someone call them who knows how to completely listen and we can find out what day they race and everything.

[hawk_196]

hmmm....
Do you have a digital camera? If you do can you take pics of it for us to see? Thanks anyway.
oh, btw we need to decide on a date to meet up and which track we want to meet up at.

[hawk_196]

well the weather is really starting to look better out here so if you guys want to schedule another meet.... then well you'll kinda have to post here.

[UNITED_RC]

hawker,

I will be out of commisson for a couple weeks.

Just leting you know.

go to www.unitedrc.com....or use the following e-address and let me know you are interested in the lambo body. I will email you when i get them in.

sales@unitedrc.com

[hawk_196]

oh cool.
I'l be getting the lambo and the LED set soon.
You can email me when its available if you want but I don't care (gotrice_196@hotmail.com).
I don't yet have a way to pay you yet seeing how I don't have a credit card... (no paypal). I'll let you know as soon as I find a way.
But I do need some opinions on a paint scheme.... Should I paint a cool two color body or keep it nice and classic with one color (it is gonna be my show body after all). I also might add exaust. I'll keep you guys updated.

P.s. if you guys want to race every friday night, you just gotta show some interest to fernando. he will set up a micro class on a weekday (weekends are 1/10 onroad/offroad, so it cant be then), preferably friday. I think it would be pretty cool to race because I've never before (the offroad guys are extremely competitive, and fast), so it would be boss to race for once. He will hook ya up!

[tjrcs]

Friday night is okay to me even i can' go there every friday tho. It's ONLY for micro, right?? hey, hawk, could you sign me up in the list with this email address??

gtg843f@mail.gatech.edu

This is my primary email which i check more than 20 times daily. lol~ yea yea no life man. :D :D

[UNITED_RC]

Hawk,

you can always send me a check or money order.

Email if you would like to make arrangements. I wil hold one for you if you DONE DEAL want one.

Make the check or Money order payable to: United RC, Inc.

See the website for the mailing address, under the About us page.

Email me though...if you are going to pay this way....so i know to hold you one.

URC

[hawk_196]

Man I am poor....
Ok I'm gonna buy the body and the LED kit. The site said it would be around $30 shipped for both items. I'll send the money thru check in the mail with everything needed (should be out sometime tomorrow).
Dang then I'm buying the dogbones which means that's $12 out of my wallet leaving me with about $17...
Man I gotta mow some lawns (apparently nobody needs me, they all have their special mowers. grrr....).
Well the money will be out tomorrow.
Thanks.
and peace out.

[UNITED_RC]

I sent you an email....and I think we are all set.

I lowered the shipping for you...to $3.00...

I hope that helps you out!

Anyway, please review the email ...and let me know.

URC

[hawk_196]

sent one back.
YGM.
Oh and I was thinking of next meet up being 7/12. Post here saying whether you can make it or not.
Oh and I might check out that other place soon too.

[UNITED_RC]

regarding the 12th...i have a business meeting scheduled then...but

1. It is in Marrietta,
2. Depends what time you all go there...later in the day would be better.

I will email you when i recieve your check...mail it tomorrow though...due the holidays coming up....

URC

[hawk_196]

well I was thinking the meet up could be from 4-8 PM. It could be early in the day if you would like though... But I was thinking in the evening.
LMK what you think.

[UNITED_RC]

start a new post under this section about the proposed time and day...

[hawk_196]

I'm thinking about scheduling it on 7/18, just to give everyone lots of time to plan.

[T Man]

I live smack-dab in north GA. Dalton to be exact. I go down to Toys For Boys frequently to race 1/10 scale on and offroad. I like to fool around with the micro sometimes too.:D

[hawk_196]

hey cool man....
what class do you usually race in offroad?

[Kajoq]

Hey guys, I just ordered a Micro RS4, Should be here in 2-3 days, I'm in Dunwoody, so add me to the list! If any of you guys have AIM, hit up up, My SN is Kajoq

[hawk_196]

hey cool man...
Well you're on the list.
Its as of now...
hawk_196
KickinD
tjrcs
jimmyjames
UnitedRC
NightCruiser
PromodVette
T-Man
Kajog
I hope I got everyone.

[hawk_196]

i have good news (talking to anyone who replies).
well because winters starting to come (hey i said starting) the offroad guys will stop racing. It happenend last year (partly cuz of all the rain), and I'm sure it will happen this year. The good news is is that it now frees sunday up for races. So if you guys would like to race, but friday is not a good day (rather it be on the weekend), then this is your chance. I'm sure fernando would be happy to start races for micros (he's had them before... before he made the outdoor track and before he renoated the indoor track. It used to be a fun track and it used to have ozite.) if you guys show intrest and make this a regular thing.

EAST SIEDE!!!
sorry, ahd to do that cuz theres nowhere to race on the east coast.

[hawk_196]

Originally posted by NightCruiser
the track looks nice. Do you guys or any of your friends want to buy a Tmaxx 2.5. I'm selling it because I did not know that gas powered has to much maintenance on it. $200, I will personally deliver it to you guys so you can see what you're buying. I put some hop up parts on it too, like shiny cvds, alluminun a-arms, threaded alluminum shocks. No photo because I don't have a digital camera.:)

BTW, Any day on June 10-20 I'm off those days so let me know when do you guys want to meet at RC Toys for Big Boys.
And BTW dude...
still got it? I will most definately buy it for that price.

[tjrcs]

wassup~ Man... I always want to go but but i cant... I work on MWF + Sat and Sunday. Basically EVERYDAY~!! Plus this FREAKING GA Tech is killing me~!! lol~ oh well... let's really race TOGETHER~!!! hopefully that day will come FAST~!!

[hawk_196]

hey that's great because sunday's the day that should open up soon.

[Kajoq]

Hey, Are any of you guys free this weekend? I need some help gettin my car all assembled... It's giving me lots of grief. Got a Ratzas chassis and a bunch of other new stuff but Cant get it all together, Argh!

I'm in Dunwoody but can meet up with you somewhere else. If you're willing to help out a Micro Newbie shoot me an AIM at Kajoq or an Email at Kajoq@yahoo.com

Thanks!

[hawk_196]

Hey I'm free just about any weekend. If you want to meet up at Toys for Boys that would be great, but you won't be able to run the car unfortunately.

[hawk_196]

I just remembered about the sugar bowl. (charlie brown halloween special just got flipped on in the house. You'd understand if you visit www.sugarbowlrc.com)
Well I checked their race schedule and it seems like the socal of the east. Sundays would be the day to go, but unfortuanetly they only have a 1/10 and 1/8 roadcourse class. Hopefully if you guys show enough interest mostly by posting on this thread, then we might be able to persuade the owner to make a 1/18th class.
look here (http://sugarbowlrc.com/page2.html)

[hawk_196]

NEW carpet track BACK at TFB.
Now that its winter, offroad is out and onroad is going crazy.
Sat. at 4:00PM - 8:00PM, possibly later (touring + 12th scale (18th maybe???) on the indoor OZITE carpet track)
Sun. at 4:00M - ?? (Outdoors on the asphalt track (10th + higher scale)

http://www.tfbraceway.com

Now you guys got what you want, right? Saturday nights on ozite indoors?

I'm gonna check this track out soon.

[T Man]

TFB is a great facility for racing and the tracks are great. I have been there numerous times, but havn't been recently because of the amount of schoolwork that I have had. :o

[starwars1138]

Anyone still following this thread?

I have gotten back into RC via the Micro. Managed to get 3 other coworkers into it as well and my father has one too.

So... is anyone doing anything? I am familiar with Toys for Boys and the Sugarbowl (used to race nitro on-road at the bowl).

My coworkers and I have built a wood/pvc course that can be put up in a parking lot easily (we are looking at getting some ozite to have when we can find an indoor location).

I am interested in getting together for fun runs and such. We are trying to keep all our cars stock with 5 cell Team Orion NiMh packs at most. This keeps it cheap, uniform and slow enough for newbie drivers to keep from destroying their cars.

I was at TFB a few weeks ago. Typically, the indoor carpet scene dries up starting about march. That's when the on-road guys start moving outdoors to run on Saturdays. I would imagine that Fernando will still setup a Micro class on Saturdays indoors (while the indoor track is still running - probably till March) if enough people show up. But, as someone said before, he might even put together some sort of racing on friday nights. He wants the race entry fees folks, he'll support the racing.

Also, I know nothing about the scene out at Fun Time Hobbies. I heard he had a track for smaller cars but I know nothing about it. Could be an alternative to Fernando's on Saturdays (or when the indoor guys move outside when the weather clears).

Please add me to your mailing list - starwars1138@hotmail.com if you have one. I think we should get something going. If anything, get a local hobby shop to support a micro class.

Hope to hear from you all soon.

[hawk_196]

Hey good news bad news time.

Good News - I'm still folowing this thread.
Bad News - I don't think anyone else it.


Good News - The winter is completely onroad season. Saturdays have indoor races, Sundays have outdoor races (not sure ATM because he just held the tri-state nationals). We could run on either Saturday or Friday, just depends on wheter you want the track to yourself (Fri.) or having other classes running and other guys there (Sun. and theyre mostly 12th scale but there are a couple 10ths).
Bad News - Well I'm not sure how long indoor onroad season is gonna last. Yeah probably until April or before that, depends on the whether.

Soo if you guys want to come up every Sat, then that'd be cool. I'm right down the street from it so I'm available, along with KickinD. This could be like a regular thing if you guys really want.

Visit http://www.tfbraceway.com for more info and pics.

[starwars1138]

Cool. Glad to hear from other local Atlanta folks!

It might take a few weeks before the rest of the gang is ready to run. Personally, I prefer to run along with everyone else like in a regular race program on saturdays. Though admittedly this is probably more than the other guys who are with me can handle just yet.

How late is the track open on friday nights for practice. I find the best what to get people better at driving is to get them on the track.

We'll see. Post your email address up here so I can keep you posted on what we are doing. I'll post here as well just to try to attract other racers as well.

[hawk_196]

I think he's open until around 8pm. My email is gotrice_196@hotmail.com

(I would be hawk_196@hotmail but that's got a crazy spam filter on it. Thinking about deleting it and remaking it.)

Anyway... Well if you want to just come up during the week that'd be cool... Always nice to come and check out the track before jumping into racing. Friday's a good day for me, but anyday should work. Just LMK.

[starwars1138]

I'll do it. I hope to have a chance to get up that way with the car.

Did you guys (everyone who was involved in this thread) ever get together to run? Anyone every see what was going on at Funtime Hobbies out in Stone Mountain?

[hawk_196]

Unfortunately, the one we tried to shcedule, it ended up in a fiasco because nobody knew who was on or not and it ended up that onlyI showed up along with jimmyjames momentairily.

I'm not sure what's going on at Funtime Hobbies.... it seems PromodVette is the only one that has a clue, even he's not so sure.

[hawk_196]

.......

(*sigh*)

I really want to race......

[mxer518]

wow that is a nice track!!

[hawk_196]

Oh its not just the track that's nice...
The facility, the people, and the atmosphere are all real nice.

Unfortunately, I don't go there much as I have nothing (and nobody) to race.

[hawk_196]

Hopefully, now that summer's here, people will have a little more free time (maybe, probably not), so if I convince Fernando to keep the carpet track, then maybe we'll be able to go over the summer....

[mxer518]

it makes people want to go to a track if the people running it are nice, i have been pleaces where the owners were soo grumpy and only in it for the money i dont even bother going anymore...

[Hiub]

Hey, any of you guys still around? I've got a micro RS4 and a Mini-T. I am in Lawrenceville, 30 min notrth of ATL on 85.

[Planet Hobbys]

Another suggestion is to come down to the planet hobbys. I just opened today and hoping to have many come by and at least see the track. Its a Tri-oval 45 x 30 with a very tricky inner track too!
Here is a pic and a link to my site in order to get there
thanks,
ToddTHE PLANET HOBBYS (http://theplanethobbys.com)

http://theplanethobbys.com/tphraceway2.jpg

[rckid]

I live in Alpharetta. I only have a rc18t but am getting a iwaver in the mail any day now.

Kevin

[Planet Hobbys]

Sounds great! I will tell you from my personal experience. The Iwavers are not near the quality of the Kyosho Mini Z. You get what you pay for. Come on down to the Planet Mini Speedway and try yourself. I already have several guys coming in from Georgia and they love it.
todd

[Planet Hobbys]

I have a hobbystore near Georgia, its in the Anderson / Greenville area in S.C. We specialize in mini's. We have a very large RCP Mini Z track that is a Tri-Oval + a road course. Outside we have a large off-road 1/16 1/18 scale track. We are located on 29 Hwy about 4 miles north of the Anderson Jocky Lot.
Here is a link to my website and another link to some piccs of the off road course.
The Planet Hobbys (http://www.theplanethobbys.com)
Off-Road course (http://www.one18th.com/ShowTrack297.htm)