Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.
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Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.
It's especially interesting when the author discusses electronics....
http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5031068_building-remote-control-cars-scratch.html
http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5031068_building-remote-control-cars-scratch.html
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Re: Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.
One can only wonder why there weren't pictures of the so-called car scratch-built by this guide. 

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Re: Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.
That's the craziest thing I have ever read.
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Re: Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.
I kept looking to see if it was some kind of joke but no, this appears to be a real guide 

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Re: Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.
WOW. Wonder how exciting "remote" control racing would be. You'd have to run behind the car as it's a remote as in has wire. Someone should at least tell him it's "RADIO" controled. But I guess I've been doing it wrong all these years cause he makes it sound so simple. Back to the drawing board for me!
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Re: Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.
Here is the original source for that guide, translated from the ancient text...
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Re: Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.
Most ehow guides are junk.
It is pure search spam.
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It is pure search spam.
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Re: Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.
LOL at Doug "squareheaddesign"'s comment at the bottom.
Here's an excerpt from just the 2nd paragraph of drivel.
I also was amazed at the generalities with no pictures as if all these components referenced just magically fit together as a kit although there is no kit mentioned or clear source to buy parts.
Here's an excerpt from just the 2nd paragraph of drivel.
WTF? Is this a FWD car? By apparatus is the writer referring to a transmission?Also, the front axle will have the drive apparatus that will be wired to the electrical motor and will propel the car.
I also was amazed at the generalities with no pictures as if all these components referenced just magically fit together as a kit although there is no kit mentioned or clear source to buy parts.
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Re: Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.
WoW , if you want to race this is what you need to do ??????
Besides every other incorrect statement , the term engine being used to describe an electric motor ? if I was going to put together a guide I think I would at least use the proper terms.
I hope part 2 is how to drive / race this scratch built race beast.
Besides every other incorrect statement , the term engine being used to describe an electric motor ? if I was going to put together a guide I think I would at least use the proper terms.
I hope part 2 is how to drive / race this scratch built race beast.
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Re: Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.
It is ok to call an electric motor an engine!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine
This guy sounds like a "doof", I will not even waste my time!
Unless you all think it's worth it for a laugh?

This guy sounds like a "doof", I will not even waste my time!

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Re: Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.
Was this a shot at me or the article ?slotcarrod wrote:This guy sounds like a "doof", I will not even waste my time!Unless you all think it's worth it for a laugh?
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