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Nicklepimp · 07-15-2007, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freetimecrawler

There is actually showers on the Fair grounds for registered campers use.
Camping is going to be the better option if you wanna be by the action, the fair grounds is buzzing all weekend until midnight. I had a blast last yr.

Oops... my bad.

pro beater · 07-15-2007, 05:06 PM

it was a trip walking out of the motel i was stay'n at and seeing anna come out minuets later , poor girl looked like she had a REALLY good night , but a real ROUGH morning

"DONT drink vodka the night before a race"

Nicklepimp · 07-16-2007, 02:04 PM

So when do we want to have a 'Foam Carving' party? We should probably form the foam before we get to Cambridge.

pro beater · 07-16-2007, 02:59 PM

thats what i was thinkin' as well , we probably shouldnt try to run the trucks on just the foam itself , more than likely it will all start to break up ....

we should probably pick up a couple gallons of the Roll on bed liner from napa or somewhere like that , and a spray gun from Harbor , there is a harbor right down the road from chris , i can bring my compressor out to do that if needed

i'm game for come'n over and hack'n away at some foam with a chainsaw/hack saw/knife/tortch , and many other impliments of destruction

Mnster · 07-16-2007, 09:17 PM

My brother and I made one this weekend. We bought 5 cans of that foam crack filler. Hey menards had a sale it was only $.49 a can. Then we bought 4 tubes of Brown Caulk. Found a piece of 1/4 3x3 plywood in the shop. Then we grabbed some fillers (Orange juice containers and stuff) from the garbage. We covered our garbage with the foam and brushed on some caulk with a old paint brush.

Still have to test it looks kinda cool though.

Color looks like dog poop.

Think we will call it poop mountain.

Nicklepimp · 07-16-2007, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnster

Color looks like dog poop.

Think we will call it poop mountain.

LMAO!!!

intimadationrc · 07-16-2007, 10:27 PM

well i know jeramy is good for thursdays so does that work for anyone else? otherwise im home everyday in eve so if you call ahead thats cool too just pm me

pro beater · 07-18-2007, 08:43 PM

ok , i gotta see this "Sh!t"

post up some pics

freetimecrawler · 07-18-2007, 09:05 PM

I spoke with Mike Fisk tonight. He would like us to do the Top Truck Challenge as well as the crawling. He would like to get a flyer from us to post with his.
He would also like to see this a full fledged RC X-Games event.
Entry fee for both crawling, and Top Truck will be the same as last yr, $10.00
Per class. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded for 1,2,3 place's. There is also a lot of nice door prizes that your entry qualifys you for.
As well as comp points towards the MNRCRC Summer/Fall series.
New this yr is a $5.00 gate fee. Wrist bands are good for both Sat & Sunday if you save them.
This is a great event to promote our niche of the hobby, and our club to other R/C enthusiasts from all over, as well as national tv and magazine coverage. I hope as many MNRCRC members as possible can make this event.
We're off to a good start this year, but we still have a lot of planning to do to make a kick@ss course for crawling, and the Top Truck stages.
NOTE:This event is listed on our comp schedule as an official MNRCRC Summer/Fall series points comp.

Mnster · 07-18-2007, 09:35 PM

Close up

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Uploading a video now...

Etype R · 07-18-2007, 09:37 PM

We need to get a set of rules for the top truck challange then.

I would say for a start, 2.2 or 1.9 wheels, no taller then all T tires.

Body must be a truck or SUV, no cars or buggys.
Body must cover at least 1/2" of the tires width on either side.
Can not trim the bottom of the doors off the body.
Must have headlight and tail lights, stickers or functional lights.
Tube frames must use the hood, grill, and side doors.
Flat beds are allowed.

I say no limit on WB and allow 4ws and dig. The trucks must apear scale though

Maybe we should require either a tube frame witch extends over either axle, or a ladder frame that extends over either axle. And require at least 4 shocks in the suspension setup.

I am just throwing ideas out there off the top of my head. I would like to see a class like this be scale, yet open for very capable rigs.

Mnster · 07-18-2007, 09:52 PM

Rig classification is pretty easy.

Are we allowing winching? My 1.9's though very scale and capable would get lost in the mud as compared to mike's larger tired FJ.

I think the course rules should be pretty true to the event. Make it exactly like the 1:1 event.

Etype R · 07-18-2007, 10:13 PM

http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/777...nge/index.html

Sounds like they changed the top truck challange in 2004, and made it a stupid truck challange instead. So they had to create the real truck challange, to go back to what the top truck challange used to be.....

I say we stick with the street legal requirements, meaning we do not allow 4ws, maybe no dig as well?

freetimecrawler · 07-18-2007, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etype R

http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/777...nge/index.html

Sounds like they changed the top truck challange in 2004, and made it a stupid truck challange instead. So they had to create the real truck challange, to go back to what the top truck challange used to be.....

I say we stick with the street legal requirements, meaning we do not allow 4ws, maybe no dig as well?

I agree with the no 4ws, and no dig.
I think winching/tow strap should be allowed, with a set penalty.

Indy · 07-18-2007, 10:31 PM

OK, stupid question time: what is a "top truck challenge"?

Is it a timed course, some kind of race, some point based thing?

I've heard the words mud, winches, challenges, etc. but still haven't figured out what it is....

Thanks,

Mnster · 07-18-2007, 10:41 PM

As cool as the top truck challenge event would be maybe we should relax the event a little make it more of a untimed trials competition not a race track. The real event is 90% full throttle 10% line choice.

The real truck club competiton I went to last year put on by fourwheeler might be a little more up our alley as the rigs are not so over the top.

Mud pit make it a timed event, after all mud is wide open throttle. Winching is fine, however it can only be used after the vehicle has gone as far as it can under it's own power. There was like a 5 point penalty for winching if I remember right.

Here is a video
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=0

Obstical course also timed. Could replicate it pretty good.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=5

Rock crawl was very tough, winching was allowed at a penalty and there was a time limit

The last event they had was a basic replica of the obstical course only much tougher and tighter.

I have all my pics from the event uploaded here if you want course ideas.
http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y72...ude/?start=320

Mnster · 07-18-2007, 11:03 PM

Here is the poop mountain video
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...999#post773999

BigBaller · 07-19-2007, 07:57 AM

So originally I posted I am not interested. As I re-read this I am now understanding this is part of our next series and WILL count as points? I have to come then.

I was thinking this was in addition to our normal comps in TF's.

Ryan

Etype R · 07-19-2007, 08:08 AM

We will hold the comp on one of the two days, and the top truck deal will be the other day.

intimadationrc · 07-20-2007, 06:15 PM

ok sooooooooo are we going to make course or am i going to have the biggest collection of foam blocks .....do I need to get second load I have 17 blocks now if I go get the 40-50 more I hope I'm not just storing these pm my for phone # if you want to stop by and work I'm not sure how they did there's, what they use to cut the foam.......

07-18-2007, 09:05 PM	#69
freetimecrawler Debunking old stereotypes Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 1st and Amistad Posts: 2,260	I spoke with Mike Fisk tonight. He would like us to do the Top Truck Challenge as well as the crawling. He would like to get a flyer from us to post with his. He would also like to see this a full fledged RC X-Games event. Entry fee for both crawling, and Top Truck will be the same as last yr, $10.00 Per class. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded for 1,2,3 place's. There is also a lot of nice door prizes that your entry qualifys you for. As well as comp points towards the MNRCRC Summer/Fall series. New this yr is a $5.00 gate fee. Wrist bands are good for both Sat & Sunday if you save them. This is a great event to promote our niche of the hobby, and our club to other R/C enthusiasts from all over, as well as national tv and magazine coverage. I hope as many MNRCRC members as possible can make this event. We're off to a good start this year, but we still have a lot of planning to do to make a kick@ss course for crawling, and the Top Truck stages. NOTE:This event is listed on our comp schedule as an official MNRCRC Summer/Fall series points comp. Last edited by freetimecrawler; 07-18-2007 at 09:09 PM.

07-18-2007, 10:41 PM	#76
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	As cool as the top truck challenge event would be maybe we should relax the event a little make it more of a untimed trials competition not a race track. The real event is 90% full throttle 10% line choice. The real truck club competiton I went to last year put on by fourwheeler might be a little more up our alley as the rigs are not so over the top. Mud pit make it a timed event, after all mud is wide open throttle. Winching is fine, however it can only be used after the vehicle has gone as far as it can under it's own power. There was like a 5 point penalty for winching if I remember right. Here is a video http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=0 Obstical course also timed. Could replicate it pretty good. http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=5 Rock crawl was very tough, winching was allowed at a penalty and there was a time limit The last event they had was a basic replica of the obstical course only much tougher and tighter. I have all my pics from the event uploaded here if you want course ideas. http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y72...ude/?start=320 Last edited by Mnster; 07-18-2007 at 10:44 PM.

07-15-2007, 05:06 PM	#62
pro beater Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 250	it was a trip walking out of the motel i was stay'n at and seeing anna come out minuets later , poor girl looked like she had a REALLY good night , but a real ROUGH morning "DONT drink vodka the night before a race"

07-16-2007, 02:04 PM	#63
Nicklepimp RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnehopeless Posts: 1,129	So when do we want to have a 'Foam Carving' party? We should probably form the foam before we get to Cambridge.

07-16-2007, 02:59 PM	#64
pro beater Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 250	thats what i was thinkin' as well , we probably shouldnt try to run the trucks on just the foam itself , more than likely it will all start to break up .... we should probably pick up a couple gallons of the Roll on bed liner from napa or somewhere like that , and a spray gun from Harbor , there is a harbor right down the road from chris , i can bring my compressor out to do that if needed i'm game for come'n over and hack'n away at some foam with a chainsaw/hack saw/knife/tortch , and many other impliments of destruction

07-16-2007, 09:17 PM	#65
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	My brother and I made one this weekend. We bought 5 cans of that foam crack filler. Hey menards had a sale it was only $.49 a can. Then we bought 4 tubes of Brown Caulk. Found a piece of 1/4 3x3 plywood in the shop. Then we grabbed some fillers (Orange juice containers and stuff) from the garbage. We covered our garbage with the foam and brushed on some caulk with a old paint brush. Still have to test it looks kinda cool though. Color looks like dog poop. Think we will call it poop mountain.

07-16-2007, 10:27 PM	#67
intimadationrc Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: weather sucks ,mn Posts: 680	well i know jeramy is good for thursdays so does that work for anyone else? otherwise im home everyday in eve so if you call ahead thats cool too just pm me

07-18-2007, 08:43 PM	#68
pro beater Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 250	ok , i gotta see this "Sh!t" post up some pics

07-18-2007, 09:35 PM	#70
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Close up Picture Uploading a video now...

07-18-2007, 09:37 PM	#71
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 3,004	We need to get a set of rules for the top truck challange then. I would say for a start, 2.2 or 1.9 wheels, no taller then all T tires. Body must be a truck or SUV, no cars or buggys. Body must cover at least 1/2" of the tires width on either side. Can not trim the bottom of the doors off the body. Must have headlight and tail lights, stickers or functional lights. Tube frames must use the hood, grill, and side doors. Flat beds are allowed. I say no limit on WB and allow 4ws and dig. The trucks must apear scale though Maybe we should require either a tube frame witch extends over either axle, or a ladder frame that extends over either axle. And require at least 4 shocks in the suspension setup. I am just throwing ideas out there off the top of my head. I would like to see a class like this be scale, yet open for very capable rigs.

07-18-2007, 09:52 PM	#72
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Rig classification is pretty easy. Are we allowing winching? My 1.9's though very scale and capable would get lost in the mud as compared to mike's larger tired FJ. I think the course rules should be pretty true to the event. Make it exactly like the 1:1 event.

07-18-2007, 10:13 PM	#73
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 3,004	http://forums.fourwheeler.com/70/777...nge/index.html Sounds like they changed the top truck challange in 2004, and made it a stupid truck challange instead. So they had to create the real truck challange, to go back to what the top truck challange used to be..... I say we stick with the street legal requirements, meaning we do not allow 4ws, maybe no dig as well?

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07-18-2007, 10:31 PM	#75
Indy Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13	OK, stupid question time: what is a "top truck challenge"? Is it a timed course, some kind of race, some point based thing? I've heard the words mud, winches, challenges, etc. but still haven't figured out what it is.... Thanks,

07-18-2007, 11:03 PM	#77
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Here is the poop mountain video http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...999#post773999

07-19-2007, 07:57 AM	#78
BigBaller Donkey Punch Champion! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 4,660	So originally I posted I am not interested. As I re-read this I am now understanding this is part of our next series and WILL count as points? I have to come then. I was thinking this was in addition to our normal comps in TF's. Ryan

07-19-2007, 08:08 AM	#79
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 3,004	We will hold the comp on one of the two days, and the top truck deal will be the other day.

07-20-2007, 06:15 PM	#80
intimadationrc Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: weather sucks ,mn Posts: 680	ok sooooooooo are we going to make course or am i going to have the biggest collection of foam blocks .....do I need to get second load I have 17 blocks now if I go get the 40-50 more I hope I'm not just storing these pm my for phone # if you want to stop by and work I'm not sure how they did there's, what they use to cut the foam.......

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