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DiEzel · 01-06-2009, 12:28 AM

Well entering my first comp this saturday in Escondido,CA.. Nervous as shit...

Any pointers ? Tips ?

If your headed out their, Look for me and say What up!

Harley · 01-06-2009, 01:04 AM

Knowing your rig is #1

When you get there, walk the courses. Try and look at the gates and think if there is a "different" way to do it that the course designer might have overlooked. Think of it as your backyard and you are just trying to get through the damn cones.

I love the thrill of competition. Your truck is looking good, hope you have some drive time on it

moabax · 01-06-2009, 01:05 AM

keep it low and slow. good luck out there.

highhpcummins · 01-06-2009, 01:10 AM

it would look better on a budlight can.

frdtrkguy · 01-06-2009, 03:19 AM

Be nice to the judges, Good luck

thunderwagn · 01-06-2009, 05:52 AM

Take that Silver Bullet and you'll be just fine

ctrwannabe · 01-06-2009, 07:59 AM

Have fun is the #1 thing

wojin · 01-06-2009, 09:48 AM

drive the s#!t out of the truck, thats the only way to get ready. good luck and have fun

DiEzel · 01-06-2009, 10:26 AM

Here's some underhood shots.

Also im running Full weight in the front Wheels (6 Bearings, all screws) And int he rear im running 2 bearings, half screws.

And in the shocks im running 37.5 Wieght, Seems to be acctually Pretty bad ass. we'll see

clarkrw3 · 01-06-2009, 10:41 AM

What Orange is that on the lid?

DiEzel · 01-06-2009, 10:46 AM

Just Pactra Neon orange.

wojin · 01-06-2009, 11:47 AM

another pointer that the local guys were nice enough to tell me... better to take the reverse than hit a gate or roll. since you dont have a dig that might be very important. also, as long as you dont move forward, its still the same reverse and only one point

mindless · 01-06-2009, 11:59 AM

Take the reverse always only 1 point no big loss. If you break take the fix it penalty dont try to limp the truck threw i made that mistake my first comp. Most of all have fun im sure the guys that are there will be more than willing to help you with anything you will need.

Bring chips and drinks to get on the good side of everyone lol.

Stormin2u · 01-06-2009, 12:54 PM

Your rig is good to go.

To me the most enjoyable thing about crawling is it's pretty laid back compaired to racing RC's. Just do your best and do it for fun have some laughs.

carver · 01-06-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frdtrkguy

Be nice to the judges, Good luck

Quote:

Originally Posted by mindless

Take the reverse always only 1 point no big loss. If you break take the fix it penalty dont try to limp the truck threw i made that mistake my first comp. Most of all have fun im sure the guys that are there will be more than willing to help you with anything you will need.

Bring chips and drinks to get on the good side of everyone lol.

Seeing I will be judging you on sat. this would be a GOOD idea. LOL
Coors light yeah!

kasper · 01-06-2009, 12:57 PM

Nice looking rig good luck at the comp have fun

wojin · 01-06-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Your rig is good to go.

To me the most enjoyable thing about crawling is it's pretty laid back compaired to racing RC's. Just do your best and do it for fun have some laughs.

tsis very true, my first comp, everyone in the SCRC club was super helpfull, even to the point of showing lines and why they were a good line. you can ask just about anything about their setup and most will give a straight answer.

and seems like people are way more supportive than when i was racing.

O.C.D. · 01-06-2009, 02:14 PM

Don't get pissed when you realize that you should have done something different while driving. I was all stoked my first time and it went to crap real fast. Some stupid mistakes and it is all wrong, lol.

Well hell, that sounds like my last weekends comp- i sucked ass.

BILLYGOAT · 01-06-2009, 02:42 PM

dude those sdrcrc guys are kick ass. ask them for some pointers. im sure they'll help out . stay calm and listen to advice and you'll have a blast.

BLUEJEEP · 01-06-2009, 06:26 PM

One thing I would like to add is watch the guys you know are good and pay attention to how they work the course. I have been lucky to compete with a Austin and Joey and I learned a ton from them. And don't be afraid to ask questions! That's how you learn. And as mentioned on here know your rig period !!! You have to know how it will act and react to a lot of situations.

01-06-2009, 12:28 AM	#1
DiEzel RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alpine,CA Posts: 1,258	Rig is ready for My first comp! Well entering my first comp this saturday in Escondido,CA.. Nervous as shit... Any pointers ? Tips ? If your headed out their, Look for me and say What up!

01-06-2009, 01:04 AM	#2
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Knowing your rig is #1 When you get there, walk the courses. Try and look at the gates and think if there is a "different" way to do it that the course designer might have overlooked. Think of it as your backyard and you are just trying to get through the damn cones. I love the thrill of competition. Your truck is looking good, hope you have some drive time on it

01-06-2009, 01:05 AM	#3
moabax Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: !! MOAB !! Posts: 373	keep it low and slow. good luck out there.

01-06-2009, 01:10 AM	#4
highhpcummins Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Spanish Springs, Nv Posts: 697	it would look better on a budlight can.

01-06-2009, 03:19 AM	#5
frdtrkguy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BFE, NV Posts: 2,324	Be nice to the judges, Good luck

01-06-2009, 05:52 AM	#6
thunderwagn Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 56	Take that Silver Bullet and you'll be just fine

01-06-2009, 07:59 AM	#7
ctrwannabe RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,093	Have fun is the #1 thing

01-06-2009, 09:48 AM	#8
wojin Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 551	drive the s#!t out of the truck, thats the only way to get ready. good luck and have fun

01-06-2009, 10:26 AM	#9
DiEzel RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alpine,CA Posts: 1,258	Here's some underhood shots. Also im running Full weight in the front Wheels (6 Bearings, all screws) And int he rear im running 2 bearings, half screws. And in the shocks im running 37.5 Wieght, Seems to be acctually Pretty bad ass. we'll see

01-06-2009, 10:41 AM	#10
clarkrw3 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,262	What Orange is that on the lid?

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01-06-2009, 10:46 AM	#11
DiEzel RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alpine,CA Posts: 1,258	Just Pactra Neon orange.

01-06-2009, 11:47 AM	#12
wojin Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 551	another pointer that the local guys were nice enough to tell me... better to take the reverse than hit a gate or roll. since you dont have a dig that might be very important. also, as long as you dont move forward, its still the same reverse and only one point

01-06-2009, 11:59 AM	#13
mindless Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Seneca Posts: 770	Take the reverse always only 1 point no big loss. If you break take the fix it penalty dont try to limp the truck threw i made that mistake my first comp. Most of all have fun im sure the guys that are there will be more than willing to help you with anything you will need. Bring chips and drinks to get on the good side of everyone lol.

01-06-2009, 12:54 PM	#14
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Your rig is good to go. To me the most enjoyable thing about crawling is it's pretty laid back compaired to racing RC's. Just do your best and do it for fun have some laughs.

01-06-2009, 12:57 PM	#16
kasper I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: appleton Posts: 2,067	Nice looking rig good luck at the comp have fun

01-06-2009, 02:14 PM	#18
O.C.D. RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiatus..sutiaH Posts: 1,620	Don't get pissed when you realize that you should have done something different while driving. I was all stoked my first time and it went to crap real fast. Some stupid mistakes and it is all wrong, lol. Well hell, that sounds like my last weekends comp- i sucked ass.

01-06-2009, 02:42 PM	#19
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	dude those sdrcrc guys are kick ass. ask them for some pointers. im sure they'll help out . stay calm and listen to advice and you'll have a blast.

01-06-2009, 06:26 PM	#20
BLUEJEEP Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LexVegas Posts: 295	One thing I would like to add is watch the guys you know are good and pay attention to how they work the course. I have been lucky to compete with a Austin and Joey and I learned a ton from them. And don't be afraid to ask questions! That's how you learn. And as mentioned on here know your rig period !!! You have to know how it will act and react to a lot of situations.

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