Tubenet Rides

[ThomasDodd]

[bigger nerd rant]
Yes, that's the line from Star Wars "A New Hope" and it has irritated me for years.
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That subtitle has bugged me since it showed up. The title of the movie was Star Wars. period, end of title. Then years later Lucas decidsed to add a subtitle to the only one that didn't have it already.


Notice no subtitle on the 1982 disc.

Also the line "Episode IV: A NEW HOPE" was added to the opening crawl from 1981 forward. So in 1977 that text was not even in the theaters.

[Leland]

Since it got mentioned in the opening post, here's mine (updated since I last talked about it, too.. lol)


Mugen Sport suspension
Mugen airbox
Fujitsubo RM-01A catback exhaust
RSX Type-S header, downpipe & cat (to fit the RM-01A)
RSX Type-S 5-lug hub & brake conversion
Cobalt GT-S pads and ATE Super Blue fluid
RSX Type-S 19mm rear and 23 mm front sway bars (stock was 15 and 27, respectively)
Rota Circuit-10 16" wheels (stock RSX wheels & tires are saved for winter use)
Dunlop FM-901 tires, 205/50-16
Civic Type-R shift knob & boot
Mugen-style (i.e., "fake") carbon fiber (cheaper 'cuz it's unpainted) rear wing
Vision carbon fiber intake manifold cover
Audio adapter into stock head unit (mainly for iPod use)

hmm... I think that's about it. I'm still debating what to do with the engine & transmission, whether just ECU work, head swap, whole motor swap, etc. I'd like to run a 6-speed, though.

[Dean]

Here's my new "ride." Just got it last week. Sure, its a little small, but tons of fun!! (thought I'd throw this in due to the high geek factor of the recent posts--nerdy, this is )




And under the "hood":


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[Leland]

Here's my new "ride." Just got it last week. Sure, its a little small, but tons of fun!! (thought I'd throw this in due to the high geek factor of the recent posts--nerdy, this is )

Sweet!

I used to run a Tamiya Falcon (entry-level 2WD buggy) until two things happend -- the transmission case cracked, and I fried the wiring in the mechanical speed control with a modified motor. That was funny; I put the motor in, loaded up a fully-charged battery, took it outside, and it went really fast for about 45 seconds... then got slower, and slower.... I stopped it by my feet and could see something glowing through the driver's window. It's been gathering dust ever since.

I've got an XMod Skyline from Radio Shack now, with all the fixin's -- AWD, ball bearings, fast motor, short gearing, etc. It's more appropriate for my building lobby than a 1/10 car.

[Dean]

Bloke, RC flight is freakin hard. I have tried it. I still have my Aerobird--a simple 2 channel electric plane. I spent some time with it last year, and succeded only in spending WAY too much money in replacement parts, only to have some small successes... and then crash it again... The frustration (and money) wasn't worth the steep learning curve of the hobby.

In the hands of experts, RC flight is downright amazing. I have seen some truly awesome RC flight demo videos.


I was kicking around the idea this year of getting a helicopter... glad I didnt--decided to leave it on the ground!

[Leland]

A possible way to get into RC flying:
http://hobbyzone.com/rc_planes_hobbyzon ... nder_2.htm

I haven't seen them in action, and don't know how far their Anti-Crash Technology would help, but they may be on to something.

[Kevin Hendrick]

A possible way to get into RC flying:
http://hobbyzone.com/rc_planes_hobbyzon ... nder_2.htm

I haven't seen them in action, and don't know how far their Anti-Crash Technology would help, but they may be on to something.

Thanks for the link, Leland -- it looks promising! Not sure what part of the EM spectrum their sensors are seeing, but on a clear day over a grass field, it should work well. Wonder if there's a flight-test review out there?

[Dean]

That plane looks like a carbo-copy of the Aerobird that I have. My plane, however, doesnt have any sensors to adjust or aid you in flight.


You can do quite a bit with these planes, surprisingly. I have done full loops, and double loops. They are "easy" to fly under controlled conditions--the hard part is landing them

Also the "controlled conditions" is the hard part too. They are very lightweight planes---they have to be with the electric motor (relatively low power compared to nitro powerplants). Problem with the lightweight--any small breeze can throw you all over the place. Then, you arent flying, but in a constant state of recovery, trying to keep it in the air.

I also have poor eyesight at a distance. Once it got so far away, I would have a hard time seeing the orientation of the plane--then its REAL easy to get away from you

It is fun, believe me... but frustrating too. I still think mine is flyable--I might take it out again someday. But I cant see myself putting too much more money into it!

[Dean]

Oh, and as far as flying goes, my buggy flies far enough--I've had it in the air over about 12-15 feet jumps already (linear feet)--about 5-6 feet UP.

We have a local BMX track here that is awesome for RC off-road cars.

[Rick Denney]

Back on topic (even though I used to race both a road-race-ready Toyota Corolla and an Associated RC-10):



Rick "who needs a newer picture" Denney

Edit: I found a newer picture, from last weekend: