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[E-Revonut]

Well I bought my first hobby grade RC 1/2/07, a T-Maxx 2.5R it was fun but handled like crap, upgraded to a Revo 3.3 a few months later. Had tons of fun but hated that when I only had 20-30 minutes I couldn't play cause I never knew if the damn thing would start! Last year, just before Christmas I was buying a glow plug at the LHS and seen an RC18t, decided it'd make a great X-mas present for myself that I could play with anytime. That's where it went downhill! I started looking into upgrades and bought a Mamba25/5400kv combo. While looking for more stuff I came across conversions for the REVO. I knew this would be cool, an awesome handling MT that I can plug batteries into and go whenever I had a few minutes. I wound up getting a GorrilaMaxx G2R chassis, Novak HV 4.5 system, and some NiMh. Since I have had a E-MAXX (3905), VXL Rustler, CX2 heli, E-REVO, CRT.5, mini slider, mini late model, 1/10 slider, micro desert truck, MCX heli, CP+ heli, waiting on a new CX2 heli to arrive, and a whole slew of chargers, Lipos, and a DX3R radio! All said and done prolly in the neighborhood of $5k in '08 with the biggest expense being my E-REVO( truck-$450, MMM-$180, Tekno neu $270, Beadlocks, badlands and 17mm adapters-$120 Lipos-$200, Hyperion duo-$240, DX3R $300).

Some of my friends and family think I'm crazy but everyone spends their money differently. Some of my friends and family are heavy drinkers and some smoke some herb, at the end of the night they have nothing. I don't smoke anything and never have, I rarely even finish a 6 pack in a weekend, but I spend a shitload on RC!!! At least I have something cool to show for it, generally keeps me out of trouble, and I have made some new friends.

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by E-Revonut

Well I bought my first hobby grade RC 1/2/07, a T-Maxx 2.5R it was fun but handled like crap, upgraded to a Revo 3.3 a few months later. Had tons of fun but hated that when I only had 20-30 minutes I couldn't play cause I never knew if the damn thing would start! Last year, just before Christmas I was buying a glow plug at the LHS and seen an RC18t, decided it'd make a great X-mas present for myself that I could play with anytime. That's where it went downhill! I started looking into upgrades and bought a Mamba25/5400kv combo. While looking for more stuff I came across conversions for the REVO. I knew this would be cool, an awesome handling MT that I can plug batteries into and go whenever I had a few minutes. I wound up getting a GorrilaMaxx G2R chassis, Novak HV 4.5 system, and some NiMh. Since I have had a E-MAXX (3905), VXL Rustler, CX2 heli, E-REVO, CRT.5, mini slider, mini late model, 1/10 slider, micro desert truck, MCX heli, CP+ heli, waiting on a new CX2 heli to arrive, and a whole slew of chargers, Lipos, and a DX3R radio! All said and done prolly in the neighborhood of $5k in '08 with the biggest expense being my E-REVO( truck-$450, MMM-$180, Tekno neu $270, Beadlocks, badlands and 17mm adapters-$120 Lipos-$200, Hyperion duo-$240, DX3R $300).

Some of my friends and family think I'm crazy but everyone spends their money differently. Some of my friends and family are heavy drinkers and some smoke some herb, at the end of the night they have nothing. I don't smoke anything and never have, I rarely even finish a 6 pack in a weekend, but I spend a shitload on RC!!! At least I have something cool to show for it, generally keeps me out of trouble, and I have made some new friends.

Revonut,
great point about making new friends. I have made so many cool new friends due to the hobby. I have even met up with guys i have met here on RCM and we went out and shredded the local golf course with my 8t and his eRevo. seriously, RCers are damn cool people and i love that we all share a common interest that brings us together regardless of class, race, creed, or background. Its great to get to know everyone on RCM!!!
For example, Danny from Tekno is someone who has been way cool. In the spring i hope to fly out to SD and go spend some time with the Tekno guys at ARC Raceway while i take out samples of my upcoming energy drink Fighting Cock Energy Drink. btw, i really want to find a way to sponsor as many RC events/drivers as i can. Move over Rockstar and Monster, Fighting Cock is coming to town. Should be on shelves in early spring. ps. although i am not a drinker anymore Fighting Cock makes the best COCKtails. its in the name!
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[lutach]

Originally Posted by Ryu James

Revonut,
great point about making new friends. I have made so many cool new friends due to the hobby. I have even met up with guys i have met here on RCM and we went out and shredded the local golf course with my 8t and his eRevo. seriously, RCers are damn cool people and i love that we all share a common interest that brings us together regardless of class, race, creed, or background. Its great to get to know everyone on RCM!!!
For example, Danny from Tekno is someone who has been way cool. In the spring i hope to fly out to SD and go spend some time with the Tekno guys at ARC Raceway while i take out samples of my upcoming energy drink Fighting Cock Energy Drink. btw, i really want to find a way to sponsor as many RC events/drivers as i can. Move over Rockstar and Monster, Fighting Cock is coming to town. Should be on shelves in early spring. ps. although i am not a drinker anymore Fighting Cock makes the best COCKtails. its in the name!
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Me being from Brasil and having Fighting Cocks myself, I see one thing missing in the picture(s). The Cock's weapons, where are the spurs? I used to have a metal spur cover for my Cocks. BTW the best fighting cocks were half the size of the Roosters and they kicked butt for sure. SOrry to keep this going, but I like it lol.

[Ryu James]

lutach,
thats awesome you have real fighting cocks. its illegal in the states. can you send me any pics of cocks with their spurs on? i am not super familiar with the sport other than little research done with the energy drink. i knew they used spurs but havent seen them before.
i really hope it works out. i have alot put into this. i think that people just laugh and cant help smile when they see it. its contagious. most people have just wanted to try because they love the name. then they're hooked.....due to the high levels of cocaine in it...j/k. lol. but it does taste great. has 120mg of caffeine per 8oz, gaurana, b6, b12, taurine, the usual. might be a while before its avail in brazil but pm me your address and i will send you some samples when i can.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by Ryu James

lutach,
thats awesome you have real fighting cocks. its illegal in the states. can you send me any pics of cocks with their spurs on? i am not super familiar with the sport other than little research done with the energy drink. i knew they used spurs but havent seen them before.
i really hope it works out. i have alot put into this. i think that people just laugh and cant help smile when they see it. its contagious. most people have just wanted to try because they love the name. then they're hooked.....due to the high levels of cocaine in it...j/k. lol. but it does taste great. has 120mg of caffeine per 8oz, gaurana, b6, b12, taurine, the usual. might be a while before its avail in brazil but pm me your address and i will send you some samples when i can.

I think cock fighting is legal in one state here in the US, but I'm not sure which one. I saw a special about it once. Here are a few pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52356011@N00/512288121/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/1stlady/254036825/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/jansochor/3062822539/ (That is what my cocks used to wear lol). Guarana is some good stuff that Brasil has to offer and we have a soda that is called Guarana that is just the most amazing soda you can have. There are also other Brasilian fruits that just give you explosive energy the can last the whole day. Some places makes soup, yogurt, drinks and energy bars out of it.

Edit: I had one like this as well, but for show only: http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanjunior/216500777/. I can't find any pictures of my little white fighters anywhere.