This is a public service

I received this message from someone I've never communicated with online nor in person. Thought I would share with you.

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Nitro RC Nerds. I wanted to pass along some information, or better yet, a thank you for opening my eyes about our forum. I have been a supporting member for over five years. After following your channel and ultimately witnessing what you have claimed about this forums staff, I along with several other members spoke up (I know of six others). I've pasted my message below, along with some highlights of the response I received. The other members who spoke up were treated the same way. their posts deleted and told they will be banned for questioning staff. We each asked for a refund on our membership, which was denied. Feel free to add this information to your channel and thanks for everything you do in this hobby. We need more people like you I am sure you've inspired many people to follow suit. That is what I call making a difference. What they are doing is stealing money.

I'm a long time paying member of this forum. Unfortunately, I created an incognito account just to post this, as I'm confident I would get "banned" or "punished" for writing this. Sad but true.. Anyway. here goes: Rolex, what is your problem??? 
Seems this guy hasn't caused any problems and definitely has brought some thoughtful insite most newbies to this forum don't bring. All you have done is berade him. 

May I suggest you try going by your common sense rather than your "Spidy sense", as you look plain silly with posts such as this. Is that your true worth here? If so, he's got you skunked because his last three visits here have provided more insight than you do in a year.

Are you afraid of him, Rolex? I dunno, I find it concerning you are so quick to delete posts and ban users for the shear fact of making you look good. 

What's got me, is throughout the years, I've seen you treat people very poorly. Little by little it's become worse. I'm sorry to say this, but that's true and long time members know this. Whether they agree with your behavior can be debated, but the acts itself cannot. Perhaps you are the one who "needs a vaction" from this?

Should it not be concerning when a moderator is often behaving worse than the members? Not abiding by the rules he enforces? What is the point of being a moderator on this forum, I wonder? All the other moderators are great, and you used to be, but I'm not sure what's gotten in to you, my friend. To engage in verbal combat with others and kick those off who are able to stand up to you? Really, Rolex? I've lost count how many times you have done this, but if you want to press your line I can bring some hard data. 

You might step carefully here as he's engaged advertisors who are watching real time. You are simply banning people out of hate, but with no real cause. I don't think your "well, he *would have* caused problems wil lfly anymore, because he obviously isn't. Yet you are more adamanet about your silly "Spidey sense" instead of fostering the type of environment you guys claim..and that is to discuss RC. Facts are facts. He's doing nothing but talking RC and helping others, and you are doing nothing but acting like a little child. I assure you I am not the only one who feels this way,.

I'm sure this post will stay up just long enough for you to guage how many people will come to your defense. It really doesn't matter. I don't dislike you (I don't even know you). It's a sad day for this forum when someone new can't join us with differening opinions. If you disagree, then engage him. I think I know you you ^THINK^ it is, and assuming it is....I'm not quite sure who you think you are to dismiss him. It's very evident he has done a lot for the nitro hobby, they have huge following (much more than subscribers on this forum) in their YouTube pages, their forums, etcetera. Not for nothing, but you are just a moderator on this forum, whose 'talk' has yet to be backed up. We've never even seen your vehicles in action so check nuts before going at someone next time., You just look silly, Rolex. Okay, ban away (I;ll be on with my real account soon). Shame I have to go incognito like this, but with moderators like you, it's what we have to do. ;-(

I'm not 'hating' the Rolex. I'm hating the Rolex acts. Please respect that. Also, feel free to ban me as I'll never post from this account again. And you'll never know who I am other than a long-time paying member who is finally speaking up on this. God Bless and think through it. We are all human and I only want the best for this forum..

p.s. If you are man enough to leave this post up, I am man enough to divulge my real handle on here. This is a good step for you in learning how to properly communicate.
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The response I received from "Rolex" was twice as long as my post, and send only to me. Some quotes are:
"You are not to question staff decisions" 
"Irregardless as who is correct, no member shall question a staff member"
"Staff members are free to treat members as we please without being questioned by any members supporters or not".

I also sent a message to Woodie whom I believe owns the forum. His was response to me was "Fuck off" 

OMG. You have not been joking about this group have you?
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I appreciate this gentleman sharing the intel with me, and it's no surprise. What people need to truly realize here is that do not mention this unless questioned at which case you are told "keep quite about it or you will join them.

LOOK: They are free to conduct business however they like and I am free to tell people however I like. Isn't this a beautiful country?

Here is how I am going to deal with it. Something we called back in the day, with the "swiftness" ha ha.

1. I have a friend who is a c-level exec at AMain hobbies. He's invited us on site, in fact. I'm going to set up a conference call with Kendall (their CEO) and their CMO to ensure they understand how their advertising dollars are being sent. They will then be invited to witness for themselves should there be any question. This includes racial posts by Rolex as well as other "hate speech" which he deleted. No worries I have all the screen shots and they can always ask for the the logs from the vendor if there is any question that truly needs to be put down. Basically I'm done playing with him

Amain is their biggest sponsor, but I know the top people in the majority of their sponsors, and will be reaching out all of their advertisers. It';s an opportunity for them to show the integrity for which each of their business models are built. Should they dismiss it, fine. No one can stop that. However, I will ensure my nitro brothers understand which companies are soley about the cash and not the customers. It's just like that.

A while back I was asked by someone in this hobby whom I respect very much: "Whatever you do, please get that Rolex back". I ensured I would.

I view this as a good deed to society so am going put it down real quick, step back, publicize, and let everyone who was potentially dup'ed here: "You're welcome. I got this" -)

Finally, this is what everyone should know. I've won. I'm content. My mission is accomplished. You see, this all occurred at least 2 1/2 years ago when the first person came to me and said "Thank you....this has saved me money and a great deal of headache otherwise I would have fallen for the things they say". I was only after ONE person. That is the number of people I cared "got it". Everyone else is merely a bonus. So please...none of this "gets to me" or any of that. It's fun! I'm making a positive difference in our wonderful hobby. I'm thankful I am able to and will continue to pick up a camera and put it down.

Temps and Tuning

I have a video coming out hopefully later today to augment this, but below is a prmer. In fact this is the excact post that got me 'banned' from that whack-ass forum.If you are on that RC Nitro Talk forum, I'd be wondering why posts like this are being deleted and members banned over it.

Me? I'm going to have my say regardless, but Id be real, real curious as to why post that potentially help people and at a minimum spark friendly, insightful dialogue is being dismissed. If you find out, let me know. ;-)

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[In response to people having 'theories' on temps and tuning']

I don't see it as a theory. Hmmm...the best way I can explain it is: some folks have their opinion on who won world war II." ;-) In other words, this is simple fact as I know it. Temps not only play zero role in an engines tune, I'll go as far as saying they can often be a liability. I could be wrong, and below is my experience and welcome this discussion for where I'm inept in any way. 
Please don't misinterpret me here. I'm more than willing to engage in this, as I feel it is an important subject. I know spiderman or whatever is a popular subject ;-) but I'm here to talk RC. 

The tempature of a nitro engine has nothing, zero, nada (you get the idea) with the tune of it, no more than the color of the engine.

Do you agree that an engine can be tuned at any temperature? If so, than think....how does that value play a role in the tuning process? At what point do you employ the temperature of an engine when analyzing whether it is tuned or not? In other words, agnostic of the temp, it is either tuned or not tuned.

Oh, trust me. I used to "believe" that the temperature was important for tuning. It's what I'd been told on forums such as this. However, here is what I found:
1. Temp guns are extremely inaccurate. Of course I went through meticulous calibration exercises (electric heat, boiling water, etc) and the result was always "this thing doesn't know what the true temperature is".
2. I own five different makes of temp guns. The variances are 7-20 degrees. Meaning that they are all at least 7 degrees difference with the two extremes having ~20 degree difference. To take it further while I have five makes, I have six temp guns. Two of them are the same "Lost Temp Tuner". They are 12 degrees apart in readings. Everything from a battery's current charge, to a finger smudge on the infra-lens will make all the difference in the world. Bottom line, I have found them to simply be inaccurate. If anyone thinks I should try some additional methods let me know. Certainly not saying it's impossible to obtain a true temperature of an engine, I'm saying based on my experience, it's extremely rare....

3. You noted 250-260 I think. I have engines that scream bloody murder at 225 and some at 295. This of course depends on when I take them and with which temp gun. Thus with temp guns being inaccurate, and all engines (even same make) being different, I fail to see the correlation between temp taken by a hobbyist and their analysis of a tune. I hope that makes sense. In other words, I'm trying to understand what correlation you even have with respect to the two.

However, let's assume someone chimes in with "here is what you need to do to get accurate temps", I say thank you, now we know the temp of the engine. And? The temp, at most, is the end result. Meaning that for it to become hot, it has to be lacking proper lubrication. BEFORE it gets "hot" it's in a lean condition...one that can be read *much more accurtately* than the temps. If you let it lean out, then the engine will get "hot". Ah....but what is hot? Certainly the method of tuning is not to let it lean out, take the temp, and then compare if that temp is close to the last time it leaned out, and if it is....and? If it isn't....and?

I had my epiphany on temp guns when we were at our lakehouse a few years ago, and I forgot all of them. One of my engines was relatively new, but I started thinking: everyone who'd always advised me to stay completely away from temp guns while tuning because they are agnostic of actual tune, well....their engines ripped. Much more so than those who feel it plays ANY sort of role. You see, to me, there is no "debating" it. There are no different theories. There is only fact as I know it. I own a stable of engines that get off pretty good and I've yet to take their temps. Prior I struggled to get them thumping like I'd wanted to.

Full disclosure: I don't even use temp guns when breaking in engines. I know it probably gets some of ya'll agitated but would ask you understand I've broken in a plethora of engines without them and many have 10+ gallons and are still rocking and rolling. Once again, facts. If you go back to my experience on accuracy, then it makes sense as a false reading during break in is much more dangerous than tuning....or good ol' common sense.

As stated, I did not want to hijack the other post where you replied, and do agree it's a great topic for any nitro rc forum. One thing I'm not, when it comes to this subject, is close-minded. Hell, if I was I doubt I would have ever ditched them. So, please by all means let me know what I'm missing here, or how a temperature plays any role in assuring a tuned engine. If you simply disagree, then no problem. Hopefully some folks new to the hobby at least got to read another viewpoint and decide for themselves. Thanks in advance for the great dialogue on this subject - all of you. I travel quite a bit so forgive lack of responses but again this is a great topic in my opinion.

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On a positive note, i received the following from members (I don't even know) who did get to see it before it was taken down.
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'This is a breath of fresh air. I can't say anything you are doing is incorrect, I can just say it's nice to see another viewpoint about this on here'

'Well put'

'This post has opened my eyes some. Thank you! Please post more.'

The last response made my day. That was the ONE person, I always hope get it. More the better, but as long is there is one....;-) Anyway, more to come on my vid,.

I wasn't wanting beef, but thank you - let's do this

Okay, for all you GHOULS out there who like to watch beef, see how I take down a moderator on a forum. When I was growing up we called it "Check-a-bitch" that meant when someone who was opening their mouths when they should not have were told to shut he f*ck up. If they had a problem with that folks were swift in helping to clear up any ambiguity.

Tonight I had four people email me and say "...they deleted everythin, when I asked why my post was deleted and I was banned. Three three of them being on there for 4 years.

What in the hell were they talking about?? Ohhhhhh....that forum.

So basically this guy is like Hitler in hi final days. Killing everyone who comes close to his bunker,. He's being taken out, he knows it and I know it.
 If you did not follow this might as well stop reading because I don't have the will to go in to detail. But the succinct version is they banned me yet again providing factual information. What they are missing is something most of you probably6 figured out (if you are smart) and that is, I'm a MF'er. That guy Rolex is a bitch. If you don't understand, this means that in our relationship, I'm the man, and she is the woman. This is not to be crass, but instead brutally honest which is something this channel is built off of.
If you missed, one gentelam had trouble with his engine. The 4-5 who contiually post on there kept coming up with whack-ass suggestions, to the point of "betcha compression is gone..engine is toast"

I've been told my life, I'm a MFer, and I've always been told I'm a GOOD MFer, so here goes: I gots to say something because the original poster will take their lead and sink more money into this hobby than necassary. I simply showed my engines in every "state" they could come up with, each time ripping ass. I then provided some suggestions as to what I thought it was.

Poof! It was all taken down. So that is as bitch act as one can get, right? This goes from ignorant to malicious. I think so, and I've engaged many of the sponsors of that forum for their thoughts. As an ecxample. I've reached out to Kendell at Amain to determine if he sees a conflict with the forum's charter per his adverstising deal, in addition to ensuring the payment system will refund money due to breach of contract (I've kept screen shots and a team of 7 indivuduals on that forum who will attest to all of this). It's pretty jacked up, and know this; If I die tomorrow, I want folks to know that at least I stood up against frauds like this because I PROMISE you 99.9% of those who can, wll, can't be bothered. This is where I differ from those fools as well.

p.s. One of the four who inquired why my posts have been removed (ultimately being banned themselves is a sponsor who was seeing if I told him was true.) Ha ha Basically I'm taking their funding away. Then it will be interesting to see how they operate with an owner "Woodie" (Michael) who once told me "To be honest I've never run my rc's outside of my backyard. As long as I get my check each month from this forum, I don't care what goes on."

That is disgusting....I don't give a rat's ass what anyone thinks on that subject, I've not having that sort of bullshit.

Here is the state of this forum:It's 4-5 people who moderate for a forum that gets a lot of traffic due tro it's 'action'. The actin is that of newbies. So it's a a situation where a newbie is directed to that site simple because others were (it's exponential) They make fun of new peolple. When someone such as myself proves any sort of threat to them, one of them "Rolex" bans and deletes. He obviously has a drinking problem, and based on what's he's written he is a welfare recipient who sits and goes on drunken tirades to individuals.

Back to sponsors, you see I'm pretty engaged in this hobby. That's real. For the 2-3 sponsors I don't know, if they aren't with it I will press my line. By that, I will then want to understand if they can explain to their userbase why they are financally supporting a website where leadership is posting racial comments/jokes,with no accountability. If they are cool with it it, hey...it's their marketing budget. However, I imagine most CEOs are not awre.

So yeah! I got beef. I say this because anyone will ltell you in "real life" I'm the most chill guy in the world and foster a drama-free atmosphere. But I'm kind of funny in the head so will put it down and smooth tear up some shit when I want to. ;-) So...much respect to the ghouls out there slowly rubbing their palms. It's gonna get real grimy. Ha ha It's funny but true. I say watch and enjoy. 

Forgive me for Being Slow

Certainly it's been done before?

If you ' had the misfortune of seeing my last two videos, you'll realize two things:
1. I discovered the built in movie creator for the iOS
2. I wonder: if break in REALLY the important?

I think we all agree, should one ask of the importance of a break in on these basher forums you would get every level of hyperbole their little minds can muster up, (and hell yes I admit it's greatness), however, unfortunately, 99.9% if not 100% of them truly have not experienced these things on which they spea. Fancy way of saying they are full of sh*t.

I mean I am somewhere between 38-40 engines I've broken in, and I assure you all of them did not go alike. Say what you will, but that's some pretty salty experience compared to these guys with 1, 2, hell TWENTY engines. It is what it is. So, now if I have these questions after my experience, either I'm one stoopid SOB, they are all geniuses, a mixture of both...or "gasp" they are pulling things out of their ass, or repeatint what's been yanked from someone else rectum.

First I have to define break-in: it's the manner in which one brings an engine from a non-functioning state to an optimized state. The end result is an engine what will respond to the variables such as, air/fuel mixture, heat, pressure waves, etc.

So while yes, to make the statement: "It's the difference between running and not running" so are a million other things however the pre-condition here is that it has been broken in per my definition above.

With that, the the question is Does the break-in Process make a Difference,? we have to define "difference".

In my mind, there are two interests: peak performance, and longevity. Meaning that if I 'screw up my break-in'....what's gonna happen? Will the engine not be as strong as it normally would/ Will it be as strong but parts will wear sooner? Both? Neither?

I Don't Know If It Makes a Difference
Please understand that engines behave differently. I have four of those F4.6 and they perform slightly different.Is this due to break in? Hell, I have NO IDEA.

Guess What?
I won't have an idea after this little experiment either. But I'll know SOMETHING. So if the thought is you should never go WOT until the sixth tank, yet I'm going WOT the second tank....and five gallons later I show you the engine rippin' ass....I'll say waiting until the sixth tank to go WOT is bullshit. But that is talk-talk.

Now if I show you that engine compared to the SAME engine broken in a different way...well know we are learning things. Everybody.

In my next video I'll tell you what I DO know....as while I'm wanting feedback on what a good antithesis break-in will be,I'm obviously not going to reinvent the wheel.

Finally, I totally understand I'm not splitting the atom here. I've got no agenda, nor to be candid, no preconceived notions. Not looking to prove anyone or anything right or wrong. I'm confident that there are pros whom have conducted like tests (or better), but I'm just a chump with a camera curious about something that gets a lot of rah-rah talk, and before I speak on it I want to know I am really about that.

For you losers, lemme get out my calculator and put it down

Always a Pleasure
Below is a link to something I've spoken about several times. Surprisingly enough, this is from our latest "perfect example of a flatline basher". Otherwise known as "I'm a pro and know everything about nitro engines" guy.

In all seriousness, I'm thankful he is providing contact. My thinking is "I got one!" because now he can pretend all he likes, but once he starts endangering my fellow newbies with the bullshit I'm on it as he kind hide in YT like they do on those forums (or think they are).

This Bank
So what's my point? Not much. Simply showing an example of someone who truly feels he has this entire nitro thing figured out, but ironically it's close to being the opposite (meaning his true skill level is not even novice yet). They do videos and jump on forums etc etc simply to IMPRESS, instead of adding true value. Using big words confuses their audience as newbies don't know better Of course I only go after the ones who come at me with the rah-rah shit when I tactfully ask them to get their facts straight when misleading newbies like they do. Many of them will say "valid point' or "that's fair" and it's all good, we move on...and some of them I've gotten to know. As in real life they live near me and we'll sync for a beer periodically.

But remember, I'm a MF'er so have no problems pointing how ridiculous the di*kheads are. No problem. I enjoy it actually. Yeah, that's right.

Get to the Point, Man!
So in today's episode, we dwelve into the category of those who feel success in this hobby is based on what they spend. Their only contribution is what they received in the mail that day. Now two things: first I'm not hating on cost, because in all candor, the price he's touting here, well, my cheapest RC is roughly that dollar amount invested. Nor am I hating on upgrading, because yeah--it's an incredibly enjoyable part of this hobby.

It's Like That
However, for you guys new please be weary of the following.
1. The tone is "This is for all the suckers who didn't believe I spent x amount on this rc vehicle.
2. You hear the word aluminum a lot. I'm not hating on aluminum, but to truly put it down, aluminum is RARELY an upgrade, and OFTEN a liability. Not across the board, but when you hear someone aluminum this and aluminum that, yet the parts they are replacing have not broken nor caused any damage...well it's most likely for show.
3. So enjoy while he takes out a calculator and proves to us all how successful he's been at purchasing parts. No doubt he lays it down...except there is little if any intel on WHY he bought them, which I would think is what is TRULY important. Not attempting to make yourself look "better" than the viewer.

"I've Got Phat Pockets, Losers!"

BIG BORE!

Thought of the Week

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My only true claim to fame in this world is that I was one of the first to make one window's based application talk to another window's-based application (thus I was a pioneer). ]

I find it gratifying that people are just now beginning to realize the true value in this as through out the years as I would explain it I could see imaginary question marks forming over the listeners head. These are called integrations, So if you set a reminder in one app and it automatically saves it to a calendar of your choice, it's not magic.

Understand. not only did I help develop the languages, but more importantly the platform for these languages and framework for which it needs to run.

That's simply a fancy way of saying you can make gibberish all you want, but it's just that unless you also provide something that understands the gibberish (or at least has the ability to if and when needed).

In the grand scheme of things it's not like I split the atom, But it is something I did that that will outlive me. Real shit.

I tell you this simply so its understood that I have enough self-awareness to realize after spending 20 years "doing this", my mind thinks in terms of fitting a square peg in a round hole. Or, "what does this thing need to do to get from point A to point ?".

Examples? Sure. This is not something as trivial as providing authentication data from one system to another. No, think much more deeply. Instead it's ascertaining INTENT and ensuring all resources are calibrated and optimized (they are ready to put it down). I've learned this line of think's influence spans way beyond building RC vehicles.

So with that I just though of a new bit. I need a title, let me spin spin my roledex of years for title.

CLICK HERE tto see the process of coming up with a new title for this bit. . Else let's move on..

Back to frameworks and ensuring components are set up for success and raring to go. Have a seat while I hit you up with sound advice. Eliminate as many point of failures as you can.

That's that. I could end this post with that advice, but I'm not because I'm long winded. However that objective is worth striving for.

Is Bigger Better?

When I first started this hobby the two buzz words were "Big Block" and "Big Bore". You do of course know, these are straight up BS words made my some evil scientists who pander to the Ricky Bobby Lee's. It's like my good friend Bob Arum said: Trump is not a racist. He's worse - he's someone who panders to racists. (This is merely and example, let's not get political: trust me)..

Back to marketing terms. It's like "Large Scale."

Large Scale? You know it's a scale. Only bigger. With lots of stuff on it, similar to a big salad, instead of saying .21 for engine, and 16+mm volume for shocks they have cool names".

NOTE: if someone uses the term "Big Block" today, please laugh at them. Trust me, that doesn't mean they are old skool. It means they are old skool by defacto but not truly with it. You think these old timers who have been around forever (Drake, Lutz. Coleman, et al) use the term "Big Block? c'mon, now.

When it comes to the Hyper 7, I've put a min 5 gallons with the stock 14 mm shocks. Five gallons with the original 12mm shocks. And five gallons with a set of 17mm (Mugen MBX 7 shocks).

In my next vid you will see what I've elected to move forward with on a permanent basis, and WHY. The answer might surprise you, or it might not.

Winston likes meatballs.

Data Never Lies

While I KNOW I'm venturing in to some deep waters here, allow me to fully disclose I don't know a DAMN thing about math or anything where there are too many numbers. If someone says the Output of that engine is  3.1PS, 3.06, HP/33,000RPM and that the practical RPM is 4-39k I can't tell you what the means.

But you know what I can tell you? I can tell how that compares against engines with weaker, exact, or superior specs. As in like 25 UNIQUE engines. I know I like long stroke over short because I have something like 16 long strokes and 12 short strke engines

So it's like with my ride heights. I know I like the front of my Mugen to be level with the 29 tick on the ruler, and the real to be level with the 31 tick. Where my Losi like 32/31 in most traction conditions, shiiiit, That;s good enough for me.I've got way too much going on to even worry about too much "why" when it comes to that.

Instead of "Why" I Focus on "Is"

As an example, I know that there is a WHOLE LOT of "Is" when it comes to weight/power distribution in this hobby. Wow. Want to talk about a vehicle's DNA? The way these things perform begin and end with weight/power distribution. Oh, everything in between revolves around that as well, It IS surface RC.

Those 25's are Straight Killers

This is why I am a huge proponent of those .25 engines. They have considerable power gain over those .21 without much weight gain compared to those .28.

Specifically, In buggy and truggy, I've found that a 

THESE SPECS
Displacement: 0.25 cu in (4.09cc)

Output: 3.1 PS, 3.06 HP/33,000 RPM
Bore: 0.689" (     )
Stroke: 0.669 cu in (17mm)
Practical RPM Range: 4,000-39,000 RPM
Weight: 13.05oz (370g)

Will move the EXACT SAME VEHICLE FASTER than and engine with these specs

Displacement: 0.284 cu in (4.65cc)
Output: 3.31 PS, 3.26 HP/32,000 RPM
Bore: 0.728" (18.5mm)
Stroke: 0.681 cu in (17.3mm)
Practical RPM Range: 4,000-38,000 RPM
Weight: 13.2oz (375g)

Again, why is it? I have no clue. I imagine the reduction in weight, as well a the LCG, and other "intangibles" outweigh the larger displacement. Shorter rod, shorter strokes, more RPM....I just know it does, that much I can speak to.

Ninnon Was Wrong

I have a pretty interesting vid coming out soon concerning the Hyper 7 and what it's REALLY about. I call this the "I heard" vehicle. Meaning on these forums people often ask about this vehicle and the same guys answer ever post (simply to hear themselves talk) chime in with "I heard").

So now I have to devote a segment to setting the record straight. This cat, "Ninnon" on these forums....SMH. Well, here is an example:

1. Newbie asked abot Hyper 7 vs Trophy. This guy Ninnon spouts a slew of BS how the Trophy is better.
2. Two problems: (i) Is reasoning was factually incorrect. (ii) He doesn't own a Hyper 7 (nor even a Trophy, I believe.
3. Instead of slapping his ass down publicly, I stuck by the golden rule. I contacted privately him to inform him of his factual errors so he would not mistakenly tell newbies this information again. I do this incognito. (It should not matter if I'm a day 1 guy or a 20 year vet: facts or facts).
4. Bullies are just that: instead of taking feedback from a perceived newbie, he took it upon himself to dress me down and "how dare you question me."
5. Okay, gloves are off. I one by one (still privately) refute his misinformation. Examples

• Hyper 7 made in the UK
• Hyper 7 lighter  (thus less durable)
• Trophy has more aluminum parts
• Trophy is "faster" than the Hyper 7

The last bullet item is difficult to factually dispute. So instead I kept it simple. I sent a vid of my Hyper 7 going fast, and asked him to find me a video of ANY Trophy going faster. Unless there is another way to quantify which one is faster, that is all I know.

So at this stage, a bitch will be a bitch. You see instead of being a man and focusing on the facts that he was pro-active in providing factually incorrect information to a large audience he went in to attack mode. You see, had that been me, I would have edited my post and made an announcement tyo all apologizing and ensuring the record was straight.

But this chump? He'd rather fu*k a newbie over and save face, as opposed with 'fessing up that he was mistaken. As I've stated several times. Where I come from, that is the definition of bitch and I call it like I see it. No offense to him or anything. He's just a bitch. So now I have to really lay it down and ensure that we can easily see the truth, and at a minimum allow a differing opinion so people have OPTIONS. 

DavidBasher is in the house

And he's laying it down, taking no prisoners so enjoy it while you can.

Almost Lost My Best Friend

It's amazing how we, as human beings, live so close to the edge of complete devastation as we do. While I firmly believe one should not go through life worrying about anything that is inevitable, it is incumbent upon us to recognize, reflect, and think of those less fortunate.

Here's a simple way to interpret all that bullsh*t I wrote above. Have you ever had an ailment (toothache, stomachache, headache, etc.) and thought to yourself you will never take NOT having that ailment again for granted? There ya go.

While I grew up with dogs, it wasn't until my early 30's that TRULY leaned what love meant. I learned that from having kids, and in addition to man's other best friend, the wonderful canine. Specific to this example: Humphrey the pug. For 10+ years this dog Humphrey and I did EVERYTHING together. We were thick as thieves and everywhere I went, he was by my side. The only time he was not was when I away from the house in a place unable to take care of him (work, restaurants, etc.), but other than that we were always together.

I never imagined in my life I would come close to duplicating the relationship I had with Humphrey. I mean it's a once-in-a-thirty-year relationship, right?

Well, for some reason I'm not going to even try and analyze as to how or why: I've become as close if not more close to the latest jerk I keep as a side-kick: Winston. He and Humphrey are the complete opposite in ever way. The best way I can articulate it in to a human analogy: Humphrey was a fighter and Winston is a lover. I could be wrong as rain. All I know is everyone who has been around us will tell you how both dogs were able to communicate on levels for which they have never seen.

It's a snotty breed. Expensive, historically bred for the upper-class, etc. Some people think they are ugly as sin, some thing they hung the moon with how cute they are, etc. I just know this. As a guy's guy:  what I DO know about Pugs is this: they are 8+ lbs of pure kick-ass. They are trusting to a fault. By "fault" they will wander off without thinking of any repercussions. "My owner will get me when he's ready....." and off they will go, baby!

I can't tell you how many times I'd be at the park, 6:00am on a Saturday morning with the kids in a stroller, letting Humphrey run wild within ear-shot of me. If I diverted my attention for more than 30 seconds I'd look up and he 30 seconds away. That's just how they are: there is no changing that.

So the other night when my wife said "Where's Winston?" things changed. "That's a good question", I thought. I'd last seen him about an hour ago in the back yard. It's very odd for him to spend that much time alone.

I knew.

I knew he had taken off. I could not be bothered to worry about how or when, I just got to business.You see, I know the pain and did want to experience it again. It's real shit.

I know what it's like to come home from work, notice that utility workers who were there earlier did not properly close the gate, and well, by best friend was gone. I know the feeling of driving around all night not finding him. I know the feeling of coming home on my lunch hour the next day to search some more, seeing my best friend dead in the street from being hit by a car. I know the feeling of standing over him sobbing while strangers consoled me.

I did not want to feel that again. I repeat: I GOT TO BUSINESS.It was about 10:30pm. I delegated some "searching" tasks to my wife and children, jumped in the minivan...and prayed. You see, I could not envision a scenario where I could accept anything except Winston being near by side as I went to bed, so I prayed I could handle whatever scenario was put upon me. I've been around and consequently know how shit can go down, so once again I got to MFing business!

To make a long story short (if it's possible at this point, I literally set up a perimeter, and circled in on him.

Guys, I'm 44 years old. I'm an experienced 44-year old,know that. Meaning I've done, seen, felt, experienced a LOT in my time here. As stated I could not envision a scenario where I could go without my best friend. This is why I cannot even begin to describe the euphoria I had when I saw him creep out of the shadows, about six blocks away.

1. We locked eyes
2. Not knowing who I was at first, Winston got low (like he's gonna do something SMH ha ha)
3. I called his name, He lit me up with that dumbass smile and ran in to my arms!
4. I heard the expression "coming home from seven wars, alive" many years ago, it's the best I can explain it. TOTAL

I know there will be a period of time where he and I will not be together, but I'm not ready for that just yet. I pray that Winston outlives me. All I know is that he gave me top 3 happiest moments of my life when I found him, simply because complete devastation was averted. It's crazy, still, to think about how close live to that. This is why, I go through life doing ALL I CAN to control my span of influence. Regrets, as an example. 14 years ago when I my first child was born,. I made an oath that 20 years later I would not look back and wish I had devoted more of myself, and to a man I have ZERO regrets to-date,. It's all we can do, and the rest (good and bad) will play out as is His vision. That's what I believe anyway.  I could be wrong as anything, but I roll with I believe to the best of my ability.

p.s. Yes he has a tag, yes he has a chip, blah blah. For anyone wondering, he was able to pry open a fence picket an squeeze himself out from the back (which is odd in itself as he never tries to get out...but now I know)/.

As a prologue, I wrap up my day, look at the jerk sitting next to me (see below JERK 1), and then we engage in his favorite activity (see JERK 2).

JERK1

JERK 2

We shall now adjourn to bed, thankful for each other.

YouTube is funny

Youtube tried to "warn' me for showing a clip of somebody lying in one of my videos. The offender claimed "copyright" and so YouTube bowed up at me. Ha ha. Bless their heart. Yet the video is still up? 

You see, YouTube is confused. They seem to think it's a privilege for folks to use their software....that CEO needs to have a good look at that sort of culture because I know for a fact this was not one of their core values coming out the blocks....and they know I disagree wholeheartedly. They should take a step back and think why they are in business, because it's nothing more than a software that's free for people to use while they try to employ variant's of legalized pyramid schemes (to which I give them the finger) to that as well.I imagine in the time I've been doing videos, at least one person logged on for the sole purpose of watching a video of mine. During this time they looked around elsewhere, saw and ad for something they were interested in, and put some money in the advertiser's pocket. It's probably only happened once--but I'm sure it's happened. Regardless, that one time is more than I've benefited, so it seems like they are on the debit side with me.

Now understand, what's ironic, YouTube will turn a blind eye to all the sick, racist comments that they ALLOW users to spew, to which they happily store it for all to see in form of videos or comments in their big ol' computers (trust me, this is easily proven). But when someone points out a liar, it becomes red sector A. 

i.e. When it comes to their bottom line possibly being affected,they try to drop the hammer. I say try because I just laugh at that shit. C'mon, when a company makes a large % of its revenue via loop holes, they become paranoid. When this happens, they invest heavily in compliance, and suddenly compliance drives the bus. Above all, don't get sued. At the time now, call a spade a spade (pun intended for YT's purposes) and don't insult the customers who know what's up.

That's really all I have. YouTube is just silly. You gotta love them, or at least laugh at them.

What's better than this?

Above all, my ONLY wish is that one of reading this, who want to know why, well....ask : "why?"

Today's subject focuses on a new "trend" in this underworld. That is to pretend like they know enough to inform newbies aluminum clutch shoes %do pretty much the opposite of what they state%. Specifically that aluminum clutch shoes outlast composite/nylon/"plastic" shoes.


Typically, once a fraudulent, flat-line basher gets cornered, she will start hissing things...often "Don't you have anything better to do than monitor us (he and fellow pretend agents). To that I answer: "HELL NO!" I can't think of anything better to do. Ha ha. I wake up every day thinking, "What RC fraud can I expose today"
So it goes....
Let's see:

• LRP
• Sealing engines
• Big Block
• ERCM
• Temp Gun
• Thick Diff Oil
• Carnage
• Alum (anything)

I'm sure I'm missing quite a few, but this is a short-list of "be cool or be cast out" ideologies that two of those basher forums will ban you for disagreeing with. Disagreeing and defending your statement. (Trust me, they live to bully newbies, but like all bullies when they get punched in the nose, well....)
Only wish is that one of you on here ask : "why?" State that you've read a compltetely different account in what to expect and are wondering if they can elaborate on why it is they are consulting on what they are l.

If you are reading this please understand one thing. My angst is against malice, not negligence.
So don't be afraid to state that you've read a completely different account and that you are wondering if "expert" can elaborate on why it is she is consulting you as such 

If you are reading this please understand one thing: my angst is against malice, not negligence. 

When pressed against it, these fakers will 'fess up'. Case in point is this fraud "Ninnon" on that RCNitroTalk forum.

Now normally me, husband, father, boss, respected citizen in my community would not call out people in such a manner, except when I see people purposely out to lying to others for their own self-gain...I say something. Always have and of course I also will. In this example, this guy is not just "ignorant" but he's malicious.

When I was on the forum he woofed to a bunch of folks how the Trophy was better than the Hyper 7. I contacted him privately and was very tactful in wanting to understand why he felt that way. I gave no info on "who I was" or anything, I just asked if he could elaborate, and made a point to tell him I was asking privately so he did not feel as though I was calling him out. 

To my disappointment, he came off like a pompous ass, and processed to lay out a bunch of bullshit (factually wrong information such how the hyper is heavier, has fewer alum parts stock, how hyper 7 parts are harder to find even though though the Hyper 7 was manufactured in England,etc). I came back with facts and references, and also hooked him up with a video per his claim that the Hyper 7 is slow "regardless of what engine is on it". This is objective so I asked his opinion showing these clips:

So I took all the crap he fed me and slapped his ass silly with it. He then had that moment I always wanted to see, and that is when of these "get with it" bullies gets curious about this chump whose putting it on him and see what's being put down for real. My friend calls it "failed smile"

Of course, since he could no longer bully he came back with that old standard: "don't you have anything better to do than monitor us?" Already told you my response, that's that. I mean no offense to to Ninnon or anything, but he's a bitch, or should I say SHE is.

WHEW! How's that for a rant, eh? Okay, the new trendy thing making the rounds in the basher forums, it joins the ranks of "factually wrong information that those who want to fit in our spewing" (even though they know they have no idea) is..... So I write this not to beat a dead horse with my normal viewers, but instead forget all that, my charter here is to warn newbies. I would love nothing more than you each to ask "why" when you read statements on those basher forums that I am claiming are false. Most newbies gloss over my channel as "too experienced" but they end up coming back once they have been bitten by those snakes,.










Aluminum clutch shoes last longer than composite. ??

What I Know

I feel 100% differently. I can only talk to my experience when It comes to this. Here are is what I know: 

• I've run over 15 unique makes of aluminum shoes. 
• I've run over 20 unique makes of composite. 

The difference is so staggering that it cannot be measured. The best I can come up with is 20-1. You get 20 gallons of composite to one gallon of alum. Now my predicament is I have yet to wear a set of composites. I've gone 12 gallons on my oldest set. However with alum I average 1.25?l gallons and I've yet to get more than two gallons. I'm rough on my clutches in that I lay it out with a spot in clutch set up. I'm happy to prove this to anyone who challenges my findings.

To that end, the lesson here is not about clutches. Instead it's about integrity. This person, Ninnon, he knows that he's performed ZERO analysis on this,. I'm happy to provide JOURNALS of data, and hours of footage backing up my beliefs, and am telling you that one does nto accidentally make such a claim. One has to purposely lie Why do I care? Why don't you care?

In all seriousness, I truy believe at the bottom of my heart that people such as this "Ninnon" faker are what's bad for this hobby. I shudder to think how many people they drove away. People who went on the wild goose chase guys like this sent them on, NEVER leading to success. So the newbies threw the arms in the air and called it a day. All so that guys like Ninnon can "fit in" on some whack internet forum,concerning toy cars (of which they failed miserably at).That's some pathetic shit, IMO. .

p.s.


As always, PLEASE tell them I said this. I welcome any and all civil conversation about any nitro-rc related subject. Until then, I'll do my part by posting information such as this (and I assure you I gain nothing for doing this).

I made a new friend.

Recently I 'caught one'...meaning I was able to find:
1,. A guy doing a video about tuning who states my method is incorrect
2. He only spoke about what the needle do, not how to use them.
3. I approached him in a tactful manner asking him to elaborate on his method, as I don't see how it can possibly be used to race tune an engine.
4. You see, as he decided to go out of his way and state I was wrong with my technique, I thought it was a great chance to dialogue. Instead of dialogue, he (as I expected) got shitty and went in to the ol' "I been tuning engines for 20 years and I'm an auto technician so I'm a pro.."
(Well, see below for some highlights)

How was it I knew he'd respond as such? Well, here are the common denominators:
1, He was 'reading' what the parts on the engine do...not explain how to tune.
2. His 'assumption' about tuning was wrong, so I knew from there he is a fraud.
3. Of course the face he thinks he's a high-roller with his HPI engine (I have four of them, BTW), showed me where his bar was (not very high).
4. It cast in stone when I noticed he had a lot of videos, but no running nitro videos.
5. After I challenged him (both tactfully and in a way he can understand: grimy-like: he lifted up his skirt and banned me, essentially saying I was a noob and not good enough to dialogue with him. I told him I was still a newbie, and he literally said "I don't deal with newbies: blocked"**
6. HE PROMOTES THOSE SUPER-CHARGERS. Okay, I know nothing about them, other thebn everyone know who touts them, well they can't tune for shit.

These are the lies these guys live in. Any thinking person knows the truth, so why does he go that route. Does he think people will say "yeah....you are more skilled then this Newbie!!" and not analyze what's real? That is a slap in his viewers faces, no?

Look...say what you want, but if someone called out my manhood on anything I man'd up about, I would go down swinging. Win or lose, respect mine.However I'm just amazed at what little bitches are out their yapping their mouths like this. Grown-ass men, to boot!

So with that, I thought I'd break down the most common 'responses; I see when I essentially put it down on what of these confidence men. I might not be a "pro" at RC (like the subject matter in question call himself, but I am a pro at dealing with charlatans like this. Couple this with the fact instead of being an automotive tech, I'm a pansy computer nerd, so I'll put that shit to some use with deez stats. ;-)

98% Block Me
2% I block when they get on that silly shit ("I'll kill you and your family you faggot" type shit...of coruse I'm easy to find in this area so if you are about that I appreciate the heads up) ;-)

100% - I'm the MF'ing boss and call the shots when it gets like that. Keep reading, you'll see what I mean.

Of the 98% that block me, I approached 100% of them with tact and dignity. I know this because, well it's how I am. I figure if anything, I've performed my due dilligence by playing nice, but I can indeed take it anywhere that I please. I

46% End up saying: 'I've got better things to do than make videos". I find this funny because I agree in that they instead spend all their on forums jibber-jabbing instead of filming and showing their shit.

17% State: "I'm just a basher" which confuses me because they are the ones tellling people about thick diff oil,. and sway bars and clutch shoes etc. etc yet end up saying 'whoa--whoa...I'm not in to all thart" when questioned. ???

14% End up stating: "I'm not a pro I do this for the fun of it". This simply shows me they don't tune in, because more so than anyone, I've downplayed any "cred" I have and instead focused on the fact I'm just a ...m. ..t. . ...r.. well, you already know.

12% Say: "I'm like to tune my engines on the rich side" (or "I don't lean out my engines"). First: I've shown the longevity of my engines and lay it down with every disadvantage I can come up with. It's not lke I show brand new engines in my clip. Many of them are old ragedy-ass stock engines I get straight thumping. Second, tuning rich or lean means you aren't tuned. I'm done trying to explain that.

8%: Say what this guy does: "You're a newbie and cannot possibly know more than me" All the while have NOTHING to show and some how think people are going to believe that?

3% Don't say a damn word.

To that end, I will say I've had a few come up and say "man, you are right I just got caught up but I would like to learn more" and to a man I've helped ALL of them as I could. So no bully here...but at that same time if you pretend to be something you aren't, to the point it's taking money out of people's pockets, people who don't know any better yet...I'm saying something.

LASTLY:
So with all this said, the above is actually a small minority. As in less than 1% of the folks I deal with. The other %99+ are good fellas and regular guys who simply get it. I learn from them and vice-versa. It's the predatory nature of the blowhards I think should be called out. And (this will be the final time I say this), please understand it doesn'ty 'get to me'. Just because someone stands up for what they believe it doesn't mean it's altering their mindset or behavior. It's simply one of many wrongs I try to make better. If we all did as such, well...you already know. ;-)

Fuaally, below is the comedy in full effect. He kept posting comments asking me questions, but I was blocked so I  can't respond, so that shows what  bitch this f*ck-boy really is.

**For anyone out there who, like myself, are a newbie. Have no shame. Don't let these cowards bully-talk you. This is nothing but silly-ass RC cars, so know this: the ones that act as such, it won't be long before you surpass them. They are stunted all-the-way around, so just keep doing your thing, and lean on the folks who you know are legit (there are plenty of them out there). http://nitrorcnerds.com is a great place to start!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rqN04o97Zg

14-1

I haven't posted on here in a while, as I;ve not had anything interesting I deemed worthy. More on that later.

As my channel (unfortunately) grows, I notice that there is a trend of people who for whatever reason simply cannot accept the fact there are people who are doing what they pretend to do, and they view it as being sassy, I view it as real shit. Different era, I guess. And because because they cannot "hang from the shoulders" (meaning make toy cars do what I'm doing--oh my) they turn to "hate".In the grand scheme of things its disappointing.

For those that know me, they realize I'm kind of different in that I grew up kind of a "street urchant" make big money in the pro boxing world, learned technology as it was happening (real-life, Silicone Valley shit) and made more money doing that. People laugh as I'd work with Roy Jones Jr and his camp one day, developing new software protocols the next.

I don't know if I was just lucky, skilled, or both...but it's just my background. With that, I have strong relationships with some incredibly successful (as in VERY successful) people from a breadth of industries.

I don't hate: I appreciate.

A few months ago, I was chatting with and old acquaintance, Sugar Ray Leonard when he was in town to announce a fight on NBC. Most guys my age should know who he is, but if not I assure you he was very well known back in the day. Irregardless, I tease him as I was not a fan of his coming up. I'm a Hagler/Hearns guy (and don't back down from that) and without going in to detail was the guy who would find people for guys like that to fight so they could grow as champions. Basically a pro boxing "scout"...at the highest level. Anyway, Ray is much older than me and I respect him very much. I was not his fan,but he better than Hagler/Hearns. Real shit and I recognize it. Anyway, when I saw him last he told me "I found out quickly the better I got the more popular I became. The more popular I became, the more people hated me...just because...that's life, John" In other words, "Fu*k it". ;-)

I've determined right now that for every 14 "advocates" I have....this being people who truly appreciate what I'm doing here, which is allowing you to get a peak behind the curtain as I ;learn this challenging hobbty there is 1 person who is as "hater"/ I determine this because I'm tortured at night by those who are jealous..either that or I'm a stats geek. Don't remember.

Either way, that;s a pretty strong ratio of people...well--who get it..

It's interesting, as I';ll pubslish a video that is,, say 12 minutes long, as an example. Within 30 second of publishing, I'll already have 1 :"hate". Of course then the likes begin piling up for those who are, well....real. I mean how do you hate someone saying "here are some tips you can try that I've yet to see anyone ever offer, let alon show the results".; In the event you have a problem with it, talk about it....but of course they cannot.

Here is how I envision these haters. Not mincing words here as if someone has issues over toy cars, well I'm a little fascinated with that. ;) I see 'haters' as:

• Typically a generation younger than I am (mid-30's).
• 1/4 in to having a family, starting to doubt their true worth now that they've been to the mountain top, reality has a way of introducing itself.
• When the lights are low, kids tucked in, they put on their lipstick and panty hose, kick back with boxed wine and start to relieve their anxiety it a cowardly way.

In all seriousness, God bless 'em. I've never, ever mentioned religion on my channel, but I am a man of faith so truly want the best for all of man kind. Even little bitches like that. This is no joke.Until then,. it's almost an odd science experiment trying to understand at what point will this odd segment of our society realize that reality has indeed been introduced and staring them down collectively, or individually? Makes none to me either way, believe that or not. My life doesn't change either way/

They said to write something interesting on this blog (still sounds so gay), and this what I find interesting. Go Cowboys! ;-;)

That even impressed me!

Okay, fellas. Look, I'm the first to admit I've got some engines that under the right circumstances get as silly as a nitro engine can possibly get. Real shit. One thing you should know is I have a warped sense of humor. By that I don't mind telling those who are reading this: 'don't go by my videos' when judging their peak performance,

Over the past two years, I have purposely scaled back footage of what my engines do, which is rip ass unlike any I've seen. This is real--should I lie about what I see? I'm also the first to admit that it surprises the hell out of me, but it is what it is.

One reason I've scaled back the 'wicked nasty' footage, is in hopes that someone would doubt my claims. Then, I go for the knockout, by showing my engines in what I typically see.

All I can say is: PLEASE DON'T BELIEVE ME. ;-) I'm simply waiting for the prime opportunity to say, 'Oh yeah?' and then unleash what I view on an almost daily basis.

Said differently, I put out just enough to solicit interest, but to a man, I assure there have been only a few times I've published how freaking nasty my engines get. Bragging? Quite the opposite. I'm setting the bar low in hopes one of these FLBs feel the need to flex muscle in whatever lighting they might have caught in a bottle...at which point I truly lay it down to end any and all conversations with respect to which "approach" is more advantageous".

Now, I'll preface this by saying my initial comparison is based on YT videos. Then one day I noticed my OS25 XZ started turning some heads at the track. Then I noticed my clocked p5, then my Roma...and well pretty soon I might not be able to drive them around the track...but I was obvious on multiple occasions I had the nastiest engine--and soon I was helping those who helped me tune, and it was the pleasure of a lifetime because they went that extra mile in helping me maintain the high bar I have for these things.,

I am a huge fan of Neil Peart, whom for all intents and purposes is known along with Buddy Rich to be the most talented percussionist over the past 50 years. I remember as a kid reading where Neal wrote about how he realizes the skill-set he has.  More importantly he has the realization there is someone---or some people--perhaps from an African tripe that have invented and employed beats which have not been employed in the Western world..If they were, the percussion ensamble would be so complex many would struggle to fully appreciate it. As an 18 year old blaring Rush in his room, you can appreciate how I was like "Yeah man. Neal is really deep, man." Ha ha

But he was. Real shit,

Today, I watched my Tamiya 801XT "hover" with its Clocked Novarossi 28-5. I was running an Alpha 2081 (uhm...we have a match, party people). I was wheeling the Truggy on demand, I wheelied it the length of the field we were on....multiple times, I have much of this on a video coming out called "A Day with the Tamiya 801XT". Every now and then I sit back, and think Deeeeeeyaaaaaam! The last time I thought that in this hobby was when my D8T did the nastiest 20 laps in the history of Truggies. I swear had I published it to Hot Bodies, it would have been there poster vid with respect to attrition.  But it was not fully stock so I kept that footage to myself. I will soon unleash that as I literally laughed out loud with respect to how durable this things can be if you make them like that.

And, uh...I make them like that.

Short Version: I don't profess to be the best at any of this, and have bent over backward to show rather than jibber-jabber. I get--and respect--the fact that so many of you "get it"., ;-) So as to show my gratitude, I'm fixing to unleash some shit that I am confident ALL will appreciate. Just a bunch of footage of nitro rc vehicles going fast and hard at all times. I like it. And if you are in to that kind of stuff, I have a feeling you will too.

And It Was a Bruiser...

Anyone reading this whose track has a truggy class will attest when tell you seeing 8-12 world class truggies, digging in, biting down, and get straight roaring around a track is perhaps the most imposing ting in this hobby., At our old track, it sucked because the pros were always there (FACTORY drivers for X-Ray and Agama) and they'd enter the truggy class as a means to let of some steam between buggy heats so it was pretty much balls to the walls racing.  loved every second of watching just not being humiliated (but I guess everything heat/main after that seemed easy) ;-)

IMO they drive more like MT than a buggy (where everything is twice as fast) , and I think FLB who get truggies don't always appreciate them for what they are.

My desire is to get a truggy that has a solid foundation, but crazy (i.e. real) power on it, and pretty much let it bully whenever.wherever. You see, this time I AM jeapordizing the integrity of it being a truggy, and going hog-ass wild on turning it in to quasi- puerile truck....a straight tribute to Ricky Bonbby Lee. Truly building the type of MT he desperately wants but cannot obtain. I agree in principle with the concept. Lower, wider MT handles better. So mine will be starting out with those attributes. More to come but here is my short list:

No Order o Preference: (I will purchase most likely next month)

1. Losi 8ight-T 3.0: The 8ight series is second to no brand, That' real shit

 2. Mugen MBX7T. I all about this truggy. Inspired me to do this project.

3. Tekno NT48.x: With XRay not having a truggy in their lineup, Tekno becomes the brand I'm most interested in. I hear fascinating things, durabiloty is not one, but that doesn't mean a damn thing.

4, Kyosho Inferno ST-RR READY SET:hat's right, READY SET. Why in the worled would a guy with ~35 engines ~50 pipes, over 60 servos, four starter boxes, etc. get something meant for folks who don't have those items. Well, this is almosrt a perfect scenario. I can sell off the engine/pipe/servos. etc for ~$200. I drive the truggy silly, and upgrade with the kit parts as needed...use whatever leftover to get the 'tuned' version of whatever engine I'm puting in it. ;-)

Seriously, I know little abouty the Ready Set, but it sounds just like that Losi 8ight RTR. Take a look at mine and tell me what you think.
https://youtu.be/45YvaBkBrDY?t=2m02s

See, that's called getting what we want when we want. In other word the Ready Set allows you to truly build off need. I'm intrigued.

I mentioned my epiphany in experiencing occurred when I put on a 25xz on my Hyper 7.

My epiphaneclic*  moment came in watching came when I saw  ST RR EVO rocking a Bonito clear a triple, landing behind two buggies that were battling on the track, and the truggy plowed through them, seemed to dig in a shot off like a rocket. To this date it was the meanest RC vehicle I've ever see
*I know it'a not a word, but it should be

Anyways, here in a month give or take a few weeks, I'm takig out ome angst and building a real bully. You can watch and,......well you can watch.

Online Tip of the Day: You have too much time on your hands

Guys, alcohol and keyboards don't mix. You would not believe the things I've read people write. One of my early jobs had the first company firing for what someone wrote online. (MySpace.) Ha ha,. But it made national news. I talked to the guy who got canned back then he had a lot of problems with his boss. I remember asking "why didn't you just talk to him (or somebody here?)" I thought it was chicken-s to fire him...though. I would have just called him in and asked if he had a problem. 

Always be about what you say online is what you would in real life. I guess because I'm pre-Internet that is en-grained in me. Believe me, guys like me are always able to trace back people. I get a resume, within 20 minutes I have a profile of this person regardless how small of a footprint they think they have. This is simply how it is. Nothing online is private. NOTHING. Our cars are toys, just like this damn Internet thing is toy. This is friendly advice I give to everyone. Please be careful and think twice.

Knowing all this, why would you drink and hit that keyboard. Maybe you just don't give a fu*ck, who knows?

Some Cool Documents

On a side note: I have some documentation I will be publishing soon. Among those will be a 

Nitro Engine Tuning Guide. 
I'm going to publish one of the first chapters on here shortly, I have some thoughts on how to publish this, I know it will be a valuable artifact. For you forum guys, I promise you it's going to be an eye=opener. You will be amazed at how silly it is when you consider the extreme opposite. I am a Sociologist, I spent YEARS studying how cults form, and here is what how I found people respond:
1. They eventually see the light and are mad.
2. They eventually see the light and are sad.
3. They eventually see the light, but are too deep in it to admit they have been fooled (and fooling others).
"It's just RC man" is their next defense. Of course it is (I've been the proponent of that message, remember?) But RC is merely the subject. The act of deceitfulness is what I'm talking about. The fact that it's about RC is a little, strange, but we all have our little issues, I guess. Haha. Real shit and you know I'm right.

On The Non-RC Front
I'll be publishing some Productivity Management techniques as I'm writing a book on that discipline. It's like the only thing the RC-haters can say is "You have too much time on your hands": (due to our videos). Funny, as in reality it's simply: I'M JUST LIKE THAT. Ha ha. I control my scene. You should pray you should ever be able to take on what I do. 

Anyway, I know it sounds boring, but i was actually involved with Palm Pilot's initial "To Do" app so have been around the philosophical and technical aspects of this discipline. i.e. I imagine what I have to offer will be useful to at least one person. ;-)

Hey...why'd ya do that?

I've had close to 30 text messages from dudes asking why I disabled comment. Shiiit, I think below my description is a perfect example.

Once the best they can bring is to act stoopid, well then it's obvious: I won. ;-) In other words our generation of hobbyists are a little wiser to ask for second opinions as they learn.

Either that or their not really with it and probably best they don't:
1. Try  nitro
2, Fail immediately
3. Hate on nitro (like this guy below)

I don't know the guy above, but I imagine it's one of the typical guys I see from that UK who have nitro envy. Shiiit, those guys failed so much, they try to make it cool. Why in the hell would you brag about giving up on something? You wouldn't. Guys like this are the type to bump their gums about anything. They say something cute but can't handle having anything else fine as fu*k said back. Ha ha. It's okay though. Now for any of you Limey's thinking of getting your Ulster panties in a twist, my wife is from London, my mom is from Belfast (I LIVED there), I have nothing against the Limey's other than a lot of them are....uppity. Ha ha. People in the UK don't even like that type so....

Anyway, below is a reason why I just don't have the need to allow bottom feeders to litter up my channel with silly shit. It's not like they can engage me at the subject at hand. I know it. They know it. Everyone knows, it. I won. They lost. Now THEY are the ones to shut up and listen. ha ha

Not sure how else to explain it. You goofy bastards. ha ha

Slop Busting Tip

I've learned it's nearly impossible to defeat slop with a single change. I'e come to learn that it's like a virus. Often, when the effects are known, it's due to multiple points of failure.

Tonight I drastically reduced slop by changing a screw. It was a screw going in to a pivot ball in to the spindle arm of an alum steering knuckle. The screw had a lot of play in the knuckle.
It wasn't the knuckle, it wasn't the pivot ball, it wasn't the rod end, it was the screw itself.

I assume either threw maintenance and/or wear and tear, it lost some meat. All I know is it fixed this point of failure which happened to be the most flagrant in this instance.

Slop is gone and I'm once again rolling correct.

Comments Disabled

Dear, friends unfortunately I'm ceasing all comments on my videos due to the actions of one: It's a very vocal, oddball subscriber who has acted very strangely for some time. He eventually ended up threatening my family and I because I did not think the ERCM pipe was not the best in the world. He just doesn't know/ At this point I've had it with the low-lifes in this hobby, and frankly am concerned that he will endeavor to follow through oh his threats.

You see, I am a family man, I've spent many years in the public spotlight, many volunteer years involved with our youth sports, with our church, etc. I have recieved numerous civic awards from the city for many great accomplishments. I grew up as a street fighter, and have put that waaaay behind me (after I grew up. want no problems with no man. Conswquently, and as I explained to him I will re-iterate here. I realize I am easy to find via my videos. Against many people's consultation, I did not obfuscate my identity. I am always concerned, but assure you never intimidated. I've been through too much in life to even begin thinking like that, if anything it's going in the opposite direction,

The reason is that if any man attempts to do harm to my children, my wife, or myself...I will kill him. I am dead serious here. No if, ands or buts about it. I want to be fair and ensure he knows this. I don't believe in beating around the bush with a serious subject such as this and am saddened and disgusted I have to engage myself with people like this, but I've learned through the years, to truly make a difference and help people you have to put it down. When you put it down you open yourself up so keep your head on a swivel.

I seriously doubt anyone.wants that so I am making the decision to take the path of least resistance here because this kid is likely to joke around and tragedy will occur. He just doesn't know and it's the "pretend tough guys" that I have a zero tolerance for. You see, I 'play RC' so I clown and have good nature fun with these bullies on that endeavor. However, I don't 'play life'. I'm not a tough guy, never have been. But I've stopped bullies in their tracks at all levels and this is public information Understand I was born and bred to be as such as I've said in sooooo many of my videos. Don't let the looks of anything ever fool you. I realize this guy is only an Internet thug, but  I also realize there are weirdos out there who let their Internet tough guy act go to their head and they end up acting stupid toward someone, ultimately getting themselves in a world of trouble learning what stupidity can really be. Thank the Lord I did not bait you in to something because I was once like that but have learned do the right thing, which I am now.

Regardless, this is his problem now Unfortunately everyone else pays the price but again I play RC...I don't play life. I will disable all comments and step back to analyze if I will even keep the videos up, I'd like to, but simply knowing there are people like this watching reminds me there are men of little character like this who come close to the edge, and end up in an area they truly do not want to enter with me. At least not with me....at least not right now.

 I need the be the man here so I can hold a clear conscious toward any pending action I will take. All because he couldn't accept my opinion on a pipe. God Bless all. And to this guy BotaJell, please understand I'm not afraid to die,. I'm afraid to live, and that includes what will happen if you carry through with your threats. I pray God you don't try this with someone within your reach, someone like myself who truly is not with that sort of thing, because you have no idea how deep the water is in which you joke about entering. Please thank God when saying your prayers because you really and truly do not understand. You're best insults were toward my shoes and my car...makes no sense to me when I'm sure you know my earning potential is at least 10x more than yours. And I can tune a nitro engine. That is your problem if you cannot handle that, son.

You are not a grown man. You are a coward. I've seen people like you my entire life. I've put it out there with one goal: to help others, and you think you can prey on that? So now you are silenced when it gets like this....talk-talk is over. Certainly for me it is, I have no interest to deal with low class folks such as you.,..,and you only think you want to deal with me. Pray God you understand that, son.

Below is the viewer who threatened me...for the record. I'm sure he will try to deny it and this is fine. As long as he knows what I am about... then it's all good but I will always be ready for guys like this...unfortunately it's the world we live in today.