Flex is overrated

[MaFoDes]

Now, it isn't such a big deal (thank God) on this forum.
But i'm also on some Facebook groups and it seems like flex is more important these days then driversskils.
When and where did it go wrong? I see more flexing pictures and shelvequeens in some groups and on some forums then hardcore trailing and crawling cars. Maybe that is why i like this RCC forum so much.... . Most of the time i see and read people here who also have a sincere passion for the hobby.

Just had to get it off my chest....

[Duuuuuuuude]

That happens when your goal is to impress people that know as much or even less than you do about what you're doing.

[winner]

i agree. too much flex is bad. when with a droop set up. i've seen guys running 128mm shocks with 90mm springs. the flex is ungawdly but on a steep hill the up hill side unloads and it rolls. scx10 gets 90mm and wraith gets 100mm. thats my secret.

[EeePee]

Originally Posted by MaFoDes

When and where did it go wrong?

When RC dorks found Facebook. Which seems to be the epitome of a narcissistic outlet, or megalomanic or egocentrism, whatever. Like my post! Oh and the flex thing is because they have no idea what they're doing.

[wings_of_fire]

chainlink bro ...chainlink

[MattTheGenus]

I'd love to build an ultra low cog rig with no suspension and square off with one of the flex tards. I wonder what would happen.

[thecrusader]

Just like everything else in the world, someone has something, and thinks they'll over do something
to the max because no-one has done it before and the world will be in awe, at how they have pushed
the boundaries and chartered new territory, explored new ideas and pushed the limits of physics
to the point of incomprehension.

Then we look at their photos on facebook and laugh at them.

[MaFoDes]

Originally Posted by thecrusader

Just like everything else in the world, someone has something, and thinks they'll over do something
to the max because no-one has done it before and the world will be in awe, at how they have pushed
the boundaries and chartered new territory, explored new ideas and pushed the limits of physics
to the point of incomprehension.

Then we look at their photos on facebook and laugh at them.

I read it and a grin came on my face .

[binaryterror]

It's the same in 1:1 world. People get mad when you ask them "How many Forklifts forks have you had to go over at a trail ride?"

[Duuuuuuuude]

Its the duckface of the crawling world.

[WHITE-TRASH]

Originally Posted by thecrusader

Just like everything else in the world, someone has something, and thinks they'll over do something
to the max because no-one has done it before and the world will be in awe, at how they have pushed
the boundaries and chartered new territory, explored new ideas and pushed the limits of physics
to the point of incomprehension.

Then we look at their photos on facebook and laugh at them.

Wait, don't you guys have ramp travel competitions where idiotards have forced articulation?

[thecrusader]

I'm sure we do. We have people driving holden commodores with chevorolet
badges, so it wouldn't surprise me.

I actually wouldn't mind lifting my hilux with a forklift, never really seen it flex up properly.

I see guys on the road with massive lifts and huge tyres and v8's
in there hilux's.

Mine has 2" lift a 4cyl and 33's. Goes where everyone else goes and doesn't break. haha

[KJ10]

I lifted my J10 with a fork-lift. How else do you know what shocks to order for a custom suspension? Meh. Flex has it's place as much as lcog. Good geometry is crucial, period. Only got one tire of lift...

[WHITE-TRASH]

I've used a forklift when setting up shock mounts and whatnot so I don't see any issue with it. I tend to use terrain to find the travel though.

[Sh0rtBus]

Flex is definitely overated. Yeah, it looks cool, but if it doesn't improve the performance of the vehicle then what's the point?

Never had my 1:1 on a forklift, but here's how I've checked suspension travel. Turns out I either need spring retainer clips or limiting straps.

[Habanero]

Originally Posted by thecrusader

Just like everything else in the world, someone has something, and thinks they'll over do something
to the max because no-one has done it before and the world will be in awe, at how they have pushed
the boundaries and chartered new territory, explored new ideas and pushed the limits of physics
to the point of incomprehension.

Then we look at their photos on facebook and laugh at them.

Kind of like this ?

[Sneetches]

It's only gone wrong if you aren't charging people $700 (or was it $1000???) to do this to their Wraith:

[makya]

Originally Posted by Sneetches

It's only gone wrong if you aren't charging people $700 (or was it $1000???) to do this to their Wraith:

And all this time I thought it was called Cantilever, not counter-leaver

[Sh0rtBus]

Originally Posted by makya

And all this time I thought it was called Cantilever, not counter-leaver

With that kind of pricing....it'll be a counter-stayer!

[MaFoDes]

Buhhh.... The guy is totally aroused by some overpriced Rc that probably will never do any hardcore trailing and crawling....