Today was definitely one of the most fun bashing time I've had in a while! Great weather, dirt was perfect out there today cause of all the rain we've had recently.

MetalMan definitely took home the trophy for most air time! Did anyone try launching off that 30 feet hill after I left? That would definitely deserve to be on video!

I would have... IF I was there >_>

Was it worth the 2 hours drive? (round trip = 2 hours)

I think someone came from Thousand Oaks.... need to ask him if it was worth it...

I think that was BL_RVO

Yeah... we pretty much broke everything we brought... but I think metalman still had a functional xtm rage 1/18th at the end of the day...:yipi:

I was definitely one of the best bashes we had so far. The spot is perfect. Good firm dirt, not a lot of rocks, great terrain features, and the big jump was a monster! I really hope the vids and pics came out well.

I have to say I was really impressed with everyone's builds. Everyone's truck or buggy ran great for a while... then we started messing around with the big jump. There were a LOT of impressive jumps and brutal crashes from everyone. Most of the trucks went down with minor problems like a busted turnbuckle or broken battery strap (and we didn't happen to have a spare). Others were more serious... like Shaun's battle truck after taking one too many jumps off the big one. Seeing his 15lb beast take a 20' jump while smoking and dropping parts everywhere is already in my top 5 best r/c memories.

I'm already excited for the next one! I will definitely bring my spare parts and a soldering iron next time.

I wanna see your truck now Shaun..

Here is a pic and some vids I took. Didnt have my camera with me all the time to see some of the good stuff.


YouTube Videos, may take 30 mins for youtube to process so check back if not working:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPNigjRKsr4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtVRKCuhVng

NOO

Now I'm regretting not coming :(

What an awesome time. :party: This was definitely my favorite SoCal bash we've had so far. That place was great with all the hills and jumps and grass. And the dirt was perfect with just the right amount of traction. Hope to do it again soon at the same place. :yes: Although I finished a little early because I ran out of batteries, it was still great watching everyone's trucks running.

I think it was one of the locals with a baja 5B, but BL_Revo and I almost got crushed by it flying 15 feet up. Just barely got out of the way in time. :lol:

See you all soon. Looking forward to more pictures and video. :yes:

Did anyone see a yellow box with a clear top with some screws and random parts in it that was left at the bash? I left it there, so if anyone has it please PM me. Thanks.

Yah, we have it. I am pretty sure Travis (MetalMan) took it with him. We figured out right away that it was yours. :wink:

I do have to completely rebuild the battle truck… :yes: and replace the rear drive line (bent the Xray spring steel pretty good!) :lol:


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_4559.jpg




The 808 held up pretty good I need to remount the ESC, replace the battery strap and I beat the beans out the body :no:.. (All in all, minor stuff)


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_4560.jpg



The GEVO will need to have the rear end rebuilt.:whip:. as I broke the rear output shaft on the rear diffs, also need to tear into the trans for some reason I only front wheel drive?? I should have 3 wheel drive but on only the front wheel respond??.

Nothing a few late nights a bottle of wine or some screwdriver cocktails wont fix..

I’ll get the rest of the team pics up and video in a few.. :whistle:


P.S.
Yes travis has your yellow parts box BL-RVO :yes:

How did the flightmax pack do Shaun?

OK, I'll PM him.

*Crys*

That must've been a pretty damn fun bash!

Who'd you shoot at Shaun?

Jnev,

I will definitely bring out my charger next time we are out there.

Haha, you sillies, you didn't bring a charger!?

I suppose next time you should all just bring a couple car batteries..

Or jack em out of your parents/wife's car:whistle:



:lol:

Drive someone's car out to the bashing spot, on-the-site charging and tailgate party :party:

LOL...

Hey, it'd work!

FWIW: I did bring my 1210i, just no car battery.

Might get in trouble though, Californians are so uptight :tongue:

Sounds like a good time. Not sure if I'll have my Muggy running or not by the time I'm down there next week but I'm up for a bash in April.

Haha.

No power source?

Your box is in my possession. I could probably ship it out to you this week.

Ok, thanks man. PM me your PP address for shipping costs.

yup... I'll be bringing my chargers and a spare auto battery next time. The nice thing is that the parking lot is right next to the dirt lot we were bashing on, so tailgating is really convenient.

I'm in the process of cleaning out my trucks today... looks like I only have some minor fixing to do.... my crt.5 needs a new battery strap and a rear arm, my xb8 needs one shock spring holder, and the xt8 just needs some solder work to replace a deans connector that I pulled out on accident while changing batteries.

agreed... but i was at glamis. the "little piece of heaven"

I say next bash at Lazy J park..

Somewhere close to me..

No hills... But flat :D

HAHA, no one would come.

Shadow Ranch has a huge foresty hill...:intello:

So when's the next one?

April 5th maybe? :neutral:

Why not some time in March?

I thought it was going to move to Iowa...

I'm in as long as its not on the two dates below. Otherwise I'll catch you guys on the next one.

I'm unavailable on Apr 5th and the 18th.... Going to Laker games...

:yipi:

What about march 29th?

March 29 is good for me. Last day of Spring Break before I start a new quarter at school.