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SlinkySam · 01-16-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by crashfab

SAM------ This is "crash"

I would have reconized the rig if---you had a canoe on it ;)

You mean like this?
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Or this?

Or more recently..... this?
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Good to hear from you man.

-Sam

JasonInAugusta · 01-16-2008, 12:18 AM

Ol' SlinkySam

YoUnG_vErSiOn · 01-16-2008, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SlinkySam

Thanks YV. I hope you are a patient man for your version. As you can see, I can barely get mine together in time for a comp and it is bolt together at this point

.

-Sam

sam dont even worry.not a problem at all.

cembom · 01-16-2008, 09:29 AM

Is there a canoe going on this or did I miss something?

Great looking. I dont know if it was in the middle part of the thread where I didnt see, but have you said anything about getting a different front axle? Like the rc4wd one or a bruiser? Might make it look wierd though. Also I dont think bruiser would be good in a comp come to think of it. Dont yell at me guys if I missed it.

crash · 01-16-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cembom

Is there a canoe going on this or did I miss something?

Great looking. I dont know if it was in the middle part of the thread where I didnt see, but have you said anything about getting a different front axle? Like the rc4wd one or a bruiser? Might make it look wierd though. Also I dont think bruiser would be good in a comp come to think of it. Dont yell at me guys if I missed it.

Na--this goes back a ways. always gave sam shit for the canoe on ol slinky (old MB)...

Damn sam--you still crack me up. So ya finally went buggy

SlinkySam · 01-16-2008, 09:42 PM

cembom - No canoe will be on TINY. Not unless I buy the real deal, then of course a canoe will go on top of that one. It's not officially "Slinky'd" until it has a canoe on top.

For the front axle of TINY, I actually have my own in design. A new version for the rear also. The one I run now was just a prototype idea to see if it would work. So far, so good. The next one won't be using TLT stuff though. It's way too big and weak for my preference. I just need to find someone to fund the manufacture of them

Crash - Yeah, all of you Nor'dern boys gave me crap. Bastards

Just because I compete with a canoe on top of my rig, people think they have a right to give me crap.

I did go buggy. I still have Slinky though. I am torn on selling Slinky or tearing it down and rebuilding it the right way. Lately I have been inching back towards the rebuild idea. I have a fresh set of virgin portals that REALLY want to go under Slinky. It's just time.... and money..... and skill... and shop space... and money. Oh wait, I said money already.

-Sam

Brandon · 01-16-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SlinkySam

I did go buggy. I still have Slinky though. I am torn on selling Slinky or tearing it down and rebuilding it the right way. Lately I have been inching back towards the rebuild idea. I have a fresh set of virgin portals that REALLY want to go under Slinky. It's just time.... and money..... and skill... and shop space... and money. Oh wait, I said money already.

-Sam

Rebuild!! You will have to tell me about your plans on Sunday

SlinkySam · 01-22-2008, 10:40 PM

Just thought I would give an update:

This last weekend we had our 4th Nor-Cal series event and I was able to actually squeek out a win!! I can't believe it either. Beating out the next opponent by only 3 points, I was able to do what I thought was impossible. I now have new respect for the ability of this rig. I currently don't run dig and saw the dig users just dominating me in the corners, but the stability may have helped me out this time. However, I noticed it isn't as stable as rigs such as Dean's and Brandon's, but it's close.

Here are a couple of pics I took at the end of the day after the carnage and some trail riding. Personally, I love the crumple factor of the panels. Gives it that real world abuse.

Next I tear it down for a little 1.9 tire and wheel combo action shots.

-Sam

Norcal crawler · 01-22-2008, 10:58 PM

I think you've officially broken the rules. I had no idea that there could be a rig that looked so awesome, and actually perform good at the same time.

Im insanely jealous.... Next to Dean's Bruiser, this is my most favorite rig EVER!!

Brandon · 01-22-2008, 11:10 PM

Congrats Sam

You got me

chino63 · 01-23-2008, 01:29 AM

YoUnG_vErSiOn · 01-23-2008, 01:51 AM

holy crap sam!! you did it. i think its the driver and the rig...... considering the setup. looks good and performs well, really hard the find the happy medium. looks like you've accomplished that bud.

RCMFMaxxMan · 01-23-2008, 06:35 PM

excellent job sam! its challenging to build your own winning comp rig, but to build a winning comp rig that is also a scale rig... thats another story.

crash · 01-24-2008, 11:54 PM

Wow--thats pretty cool sam--congrats

But--I could take ya

SlinkySam · 01-27-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by crashfab

Wow--thats pretty cool sam--congrats

But--I could take ya

Yeah yeah yeah, just like the old days of S.N.O.R.T. boasting how they could beat the SRC. Bring it on brutha, bring it ooooooon.

-Sam

SlinkySam · 01-27-2008, 09:39 PM

Just saw this in the video section, Lance (monterycrawler) took some awesome footage at the last Bean Hollow competition and made a video. If you haven't seen it, it is great. At the very end you will see my rig actually running

on course #1 then the very beginning of course #2.

2007/08 Fall/Wint Comp 4 at the Bean

Thanks again Lance for the cool video. If you haven't seen his others from our events, check them out. Always well done.
-Sam

cembom · 01-28-2008, 04:49 PM

Great job. Congrats on the win.

Wrecker · 02-12-2008, 12:09 AM

Any updates with the 1.9's?

SlinkySam · 02-12-2008, 12:42 AM

No updates for now

. I am in the process of buying a second home to house the photography studio and our living area, so hobby fun is at a stand still at the moment. I have a comp this weekend and I have a bare chassis sitting on the desk with no time scheduled to build it back up.

All spending on R/C has come to a halt thanks to the sudden limited budget. Hopefully I can put it all together and get some nice shots, but mot likely not with the 1.9s just yet. Sorry.

-Sam

Yugiro · 03-02-2008, 03:10 AM

Hi there i was wondering were you got your shocks???
I can find anything like that and was wondering if its custom?

Thanx..

01-16-2008, 12:18 AM	#222
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Ol' SlinkySam

01-16-2008, 09:29 AM	#224
cembom Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flint/Mt. Morris Posts: 570	Is there a canoe going on this or did I miss something? Great looking. I dont know if it was in the middle part of the thread where I didnt see, but have you said anything about getting a different front axle? Like the rc4wd one or a bruiser? Might make it look wierd though. Also I dont think bruiser would be good in a comp come to think of it. Dont yell at me guys if I missed it.

01-16-2008, 09:42 PM	#226
SlinkySam RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 1,456	cembom - No canoe will be on TINY. Not unless I buy the real deal, then of course a canoe will go on top of that one. It's not officially "Slinky'd" until it has a canoe on top. For the front axle of TINY, I actually have my own in design. A new version for the rear also. The one I run now was just a prototype idea to see if it would work. So far, so good. The next one won't be using TLT stuff though. It's way too big and weak for my preference. I just need to find someone to fund the manufacture of them Crash - Yeah, all of you Nor'dern boys gave me crap. Bastards Just because I compete with a canoe on top of my rig, people think they have a right to give me crap. I did go buggy. I still have Slinky though. I am torn on selling Slinky or tearing it down and rebuilding it the right way. Lately I have been inching back towards the rebuild idea. I have a fresh set of virgin portals that REALLY want to go under Slinky. It's just time.... and money..... and skill... and shop space... and money. Oh wait, I said money already. -Sam

01-22-2008, 10:40 PM	#228
SlinkySam RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 1,456	Just thought I would give an update: This last weekend we had our 4th Nor-Cal series event and I was able to actually squeek out a win!! I can't believe it either. Beating out the next opponent by only 3 points, I was able to do what I thought was impossible. I now have new respect for the ability of this rig. I currently don't run dig and saw the dig users just dominating me in the corners, but the stability may have helped me out this time. However, I noticed it isn't as stable as rigs such as Dean's and Brandon's, but it's close. Here are a couple of pics I took at the end of the day after the carnage and some trail riding. Personally, I love the crumple factor of the panels. Gives it that real world abuse. Next I tear it down for a little 1.9 tire and wheel combo action shots. -Sam

01-22-2008, 10:58 PM	#229
Norcal crawler RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,361	I think you've officially broken the rules. I had no idea that there could be a rig that looked so awesome, and actually perform good at the same time. Im insanely jealous.... Next to Dean's Bruiser, this is my most favorite rig EVER!!

01-22-2008, 11:10 PM	#230
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Congrats Sam You got me

01-23-2008, 01:29 AM	#231
chino63 Oppan Gangnam Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Shingle Springs Posts: 5,164

01-23-2008, 01:51 AM	#232
YoUnG_vErSiOn REST IN ALOHA CHIP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: * Posts: 3,549	holy crap sam!! you did it. i think its the driver and the rig...... considering the setup. looks good and performs well, really hard the find the happy medium. looks like you've accomplished that bud.

01-23-2008, 06:35 PM	#233
RCMFMaxxMan RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ORegon Posts: 1,002	excellent job sam! its challenging to build your own winning comp rig, but to build a winning comp rig that is also a scale rig... thats another story.

01-24-2008, 11:54 PM	#234
crash I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gold Bar Posts: 2,832	Wow--thats pretty cool sam--congrats But--I could take ya

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01-27-2008, 09:39 PM	#236
SlinkySam RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 1,456	Just saw this in the video section, Lance (monterycrawler) took some awesome footage at the last Bean Hollow competition and made a video. If you haven't seen it, it is great. At the very end you will see my rig actually running on course #1 then the very beginning of course #2. 2007/08 Fall/Wint Comp 4 at the Bean Thanks again Lance for the cool video. If you haven't seen his others from our events, check them out. Always well done. -Sam

01-28-2008, 04:49 PM	#237
cembom Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flint/Mt. Morris Posts: 570	Great job. Congrats on the win.

02-12-2008, 12:09 AM	#238
Wrecker [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 4,269	Any updates with the 1.9's?

02-12-2008, 12:42 AM	#239
SlinkySam RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 1,456	No updates for now . I am in the process of buying a second home to house the photography studio and our living area, so hobby fun is at a stand still at the moment. I have a comp this weekend and I have a bare chassis sitting on the desk with no time scheduled to build it back up. All spending on R/C has come to a halt thanks to the sudden limited budget. Hopefully I can put it all together and get some nice shots, but mot likely not with the 1.9s just yet. Sorry. -Sam

03-02-2008, 03:10 AM	#240
Yugiro Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Roseville Posts: 34	Hi there i was wondering were you got your shocks??? I can find anything like that and was wondering if its custom? Thanx..

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