Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.

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Worst "dyi" rc guide ever.

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It's especially interesting when the author discusses electronics....

http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5031068_building-remote-control-cars-scratch.html

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One can only wonder why there weren't pictures of the so-called car scratch-built by this guide. :roll:
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That's the craziest thing I have ever read.

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I kept looking to see if it was some kind of joke but no, this appears to be a real guide :shock:

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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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Here is the original source for that guide, translated from the ancient text...
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:shock: I have no words for that, well maybe...wtf seriously

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Most ehow guides are junk.
It is pure search spam.
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And 8 people liked it on Facebook. :shock:



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LOL at Doug "squareheaddesign"'s comment at the bottom.

Here's an excerpt from just the 2nd paragraph of drivel.
Also, the front axle will have the drive apparatus that will be wired to the electrical motor and will propel the car.
WTF? Is this a FWD car? By apparatus is the writer referring to a transmission?

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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OMG! Why didnt I think of that????

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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.

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It is ok to call an electric motor an engine! :wink: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine

This guy sounds like a "doof", I will not even waste my time! :roll: Unless you all think it's worth it for a laugh?

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

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