Author Topic: My Son's Reward. (Read 11305 times)

steamer · « **on:** August 11, 2013, 10:35:46 PM »

Some of you might know that my son missed a lot of school this year due to illness. No not bad...but enough to keep him out...so we took him home, and home schooled him this year....it's been a challenge to get caught up , but he's about 2 weeks away from being done...just in time...for the next grade.

It's been tough for him...for lots of reasons...so I offered him a challenge.

Get it done, get the NEW RC car you want.....I kept my promise..as this was a tax free weekend...I took advantage.

http://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/6807Lslash4x4ultimate

He's cranking out the lessons as fast as he can now....he want's to go run it.

Dave

steamer · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2013, 10:40:26 PM »

And they aren't kidding about toughness......

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhb48iqZ-aA" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhb48iqZ-aA</a>

steamer · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2013, 10:47:42 PM »

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRlCqNlQqCM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRlCqNlQqCM</a>

Didn't know they could climb trees too.....

I better not catch him doing that either!

Dave

steamer · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2013, 11:20:09 PM »

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB38Gqljw6o" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB38Gqljw6o</a>

To say nothing of mud....it's water proof.

black85vette · « **Reply #4 on:** August 11, 2013, 11:29:09 PM »

Looks like fun. Hope he gets motivated and gets the car. Having the reward right there in front of him should help. Sounds like he will be back on schedule soon.

steamer · « **Reply #5 on:** August 12, 2013, 12:18:40 AM »

For the whole summer, he's been busting his back side. I'm very proud of him.

He got the short end of the stick this year, through no fault of his own.....and he's fighting back. He's gonna make it.

I'm proud of him. I wanted him to know that SOMEONE keeps a promise they make.

Dave

Tennessee Whiskey · « **Reply #6 on:** August 12, 2013, 12:27:26 AM »

I need one of those with a red Charger body and a big Rebel flag on the roof. YeeHaw Uncle Jessie.
Proud of you Wiliam.

Whiskey

Maryak · « **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2013, 12:27:32 AM »

Hey Dave,

Please ADOPT ME...........I come complete with wife workshop and toothbrush, I don't eat or drink to excess and I don't have a gambling habit......I promise not to send it up any trees.

Best Regards
Bob

PS......... I'm not much good at history.

steamer · « **Reply #8 on:** August 12, 2013, 12:59:49 AM »

Quote from: Maryak on August 12, 2013, 12:27:32 AM

Hey Dave,

Please ADOPT ME...........I come complete with wife workshop and toothbrush, I don't eat or drink to excess and I don't have a gambling habit......I promise not to send it up any trees.

Best Regards
Bob

PS......... I'm not much good at history.

NO WAY!....it's going to be hard enough to get a chance to drive this beast with out TWO children to compete with!

He's got me thinking about a 1/10th scale Porsche....I'm trying desperately to resist!

Dave

Kim · « **Reply #9 on:** August 12, 2013, 01:32:11 AM »

Your son made an excellent choice! My son has that same car, just a couple years older. Its a great car and really takes the punishment! Sure, he's had to replace a few parts here and there, but nothing major. And all the parts are readily available!

Send your son my best! He'll love the car!

Kim

steamer · « **Reply #10 on:** August 12, 2013, 01:57:54 AM »

Thanks Kim...I know he's excited!

Dave

steamer · « **Reply #11 on:** September 01, 2013, 04:19:58 AM »

We took it to the indoor RC off road racing track last Saturday.....for 4 hours!.....He flogged the living snot out of it!...like he hit concrete a couple of times!.....We had a minor crack in the body, and two loose screws which I tightened....and recharged the battery several times.....but no drama.

He loves it!

Dave

b.lindsey · « **Reply #12 on:** September 01, 2013, 11:57:23 AM »

What....no video Dave?? I am betting you loved it too!!

Bill

steamer · « **Reply #13 on:** September 01, 2013, 01:36:54 PM »

Here ya go!

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=certJiYB13s" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=certJiYB13s</a>

This is the outside track the day before....

Here's a link to the inside track

http://www.rcexcitement.com/

Dave

Tennessee Whiskey · « **Reply #14 on:** September 01, 2013, 01:45:54 PM »

That looks like too much fun. Good going Will, hard work always pays off in the end. And the same to you Dave, it took two. What is the range of the transmitter or I guess how far away can you control the car I should say.

Whiskey

steamer · « **Reply #15 on:** September 01, 2013, 01:48:46 PM »

Hey Eric....

The range has got to be over a 1000 feet....anyway....far enough that you can't tell what it's doing!...and the car is 18" long!

Dave

Tennessee Whiskey · « **Reply #16 on:** September 01, 2013, 02:02:20 PM »

Boy I wish you hadn't told me that. I've got a spot that's fenced in and the fence line would make a nice Baja type layout. There's a high spot right in the middle where you can see the whole thing. It's probably a 150-200' radius. I've been wanting something RC to tinker with and that thing looks like it would even be hard for a redneck to break. Lou is gonna shoot us both

Whiskey

Don1966 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 01, 2013, 02:27:21 PM »

Man that thing moves, it's got to be one tuff little car with all the pounding it gets. That boy must be jumping through the hoops with his new toy. Awesome Dave!

Don

steamer · « **Reply #18 on:** September 01, 2013, 03:07:16 PM »

Your watching about 1/4 throttle....the track is hard clay with a fine "silt" so it's really slippery.....if you come out of turn and punch it on the outdoor track...it just comes around.

Eric....Homeslice butter top wheat bread......you get this car...your on your own....don't blame me .....I don't want Mama mad at me!

Dave

Maryak · « **Reply #19 on:** September 02, 2013, 12:35:50 AM »

Just a suggestion..............

Whilst William is pounding round the track, if Dad were to lash out on an RC Helicopter with a video camera, he could film the action from overhead. Sort of a Dual Duel.

And I hope the wives and mums still love me.

Bob

b.lindsey · « **Reply #20 on:** September 02, 2013, 01:33:57 AM »

What amazes me is that only once in the video did i see it not land on its feet. Are these things designed like cats or what?

Bill

steamer · « **Reply #21 on:** September 02, 2013, 01:40:12 AM »

Hey Bill,

The latest "Slash" is designed to have a very low center of gravity. It helps to keep it up right.

It does go turtle every once in a while....but you're right...it is uncanny.

Dave

b.lindsey · « **Reply #22 on:** September 02, 2013, 01:53:00 AM »

Makes for a lot more running time too...these realky are amazing little machines!!

Bill

steamer · « **Reply #23 on:** September 02, 2013, 02:11:59 AM »

Once the battery gets to about 3.2 volts per cell, the cars control drops power to 50%, The batteries are pretty volatile. It needs a special charger, and a cell balancer. If you follow the rules...they're very well behaved....but follow the rules

We've been using the 2S ( 2 cell) 7.4 volt , 5000 MAH Lithium Polymer ( LiPo) battery that is rated at 25C. That means its capable of continuous discharge at 25 times the nominal rating or 125 amps ( 5 amps x 25).....this makes the car go 40 mph and on a slippery surface like the outside track...that's about all your going to get down to the ground with 4 wheel drive.

We have the optional 3S ( 3 cell) 11.1 volt ...8400 MAH LiPo battery rated for 25C or 210 amps....the car with the right gearing is good for in excess of 60 mph.....though you should lower the suspension or your subject to "blow over"....it's got the aerodynamics of a toaster oven....and off road at this speed is really not advisable!

Dave

steamer · « **Reply #24 on:** September 13, 2013, 10:58:58 PM »

Slick dirt road.....and too much power....

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG-9KmnB9fQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG-9KmnB9fQ</a>

Dave

Tennessee Whiskey · « **Reply #25 on:** September 13, 2013, 11:05:17 PM »

Y'all are having too much fun

. That reminds me of a Tennessee Drivers Ed class

Whiskey

steamer · « **Reply #26 on:** September 13, 2013, 11:06:08 PM »

I'm just the camera man and main sponser....he's doing the driving!

Dave

Tennessee Whiskey · « **Reply #27 on:** September 13, 2013, 11:11:23 PM »

And a cracking job old Will is doing. Those kinda driving skills come in handy down here sometimes

Whiskey

dsquire · « **Reply #28 on:** September 13, 2013, 11:35:50 PM »

Whiskey

If you have any 'shine to haul you best hire that lad. The revenuers won't stand a chance.

Cheers

Don

b.lindsey · « **Reply #29 on:** September 14, 2013, 02:01:30 PM »

Dave, with all that power, what kind of life can you expect from a set of tires?

Bill

steamer · « **Reply #30 on:** September 14, 2013, 02:32:16 PM »

Quote from: b.lindsey on September 14, 2013, 02:01:30 PM

Dave, with all that power, what kind of life can you expect from a set of tires?

Bill

Don't know....the compound is pretty hard,,, It'll drift on tarmac...but it leaves strips too....so it is wearing....

Not long enough I suspect!

Dave

steamer · « **Reply #31 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:58:22 AM »

William got a new body for the Slash... A 1/8 scale Ford Focus rally car. We spent the day fitting and painting...so not much shop time today.

Dave

b.lindsey · « **Reply #32 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:00:52 AM »

well we need pics of course

Bill

Tennessee Whiskey · « **Reply #33 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:19:52 AM »

And video Bill. We gotta have them moving picture shows. If it's a talkee we may need sub titles down South here

Whiskey

steamer · « **Reply #34 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:26:50 AM »

It's still "TACKY'....maybe tomorrow....here's a youtube of it though.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT1dGSzBsmo" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT1dGSzBsmo</a>

Dave

b.lindsey · « **Reply #35 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:34:13 AM »

Very nice...sleek too....I like it!!

Bill

steamer · « **Reply #36 on:** September 23, 2013, 01:39:53 AM »

Thanks Bill
Ours is a nice screaming red!

Dave

Jo · « **Reply #37 on:** September 23, 2013, 07:09:06 AM »

"Ours" the truth is out

Jo

steamer · « **Reply #38 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:38:52 AM »

Nope.....His he earned it.....it's our project though.

Dave

Jo · « **Reply #39 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:49:15 AM »

And you have not even once had the desire to take the controls when he was playing with it

Jo

steamer · « **Reply #40 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:56:40 AM »

Quote from: Jo on September 23, 2013, 11:49:15 AM

And you have not even once had the desire to take the controls when he was playing with it

Jo

Oh Of course I have...and I've driven it!.....just like you would take an F1 car for a spin around Monaco if you could....still doesn't make it yours.....

steamer · « **Reply #41 on:** October 19, 2013, 09:42:07 PM »

Well...first break...blew the bearings out of the rear slipper clutch assembly....cost $8 .....needs a new body...cost $51...not bad considering....

Working on it is easy....hose it off with the garden hose...let it dry....4 screws the car come apart.

Dave

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