Its happening....
off road is returning to Victoria.
build days will proberly start in january on saturday mornings
post here if your interested in helping build a great place to enjoy RC'ing
stay tuned for updates
peace
dave
I/we will help when I/we can :)
That is great news Dave, thanx for the heads up. However with indoor racing (a priority for me) already taking place saturday afternoons it is very unlikely I will be able to make any saturday morning work parties.
Let me know if I can help any other way.....
RYY
well have we started work on it yet, where is it
Looks like my LST did not sell so I will be getting it back! Good news lets get this track built.
Jody
YES! my truck should be good to go in about 2 weeks.(or sooner) when i get my bearing in the mail
so stoked. finally after 2+ months of staring at it, i see light at the end of the tunnel!!
post when production starts and ill be there when i can.
Getting our buggies ready.
Upgraded g/f's to full graphite and tuned it up.
Finally figured out things wrong with my gas car, crack in fuel tank, waiting for it in the mail.
:D :D
Can you give us some more details please on a dirt track in Vic.
Thanks,
Clayton
where is it going to be located? also please post the days that construction will be taking place, i would like to help.
finally got my truck working, but it snaped a front,heavy duty steel, dogbone. :? ARGGG!
Hi guys, the track is goibg to be located 5 min after the 4 lanes on sooke road. I visited location a few weeks ago and due to the heavy rain fall the ground was to soft, you could loose a tracter. i will be home from vaction in early march qand will post details when i get a change to go out.
peace from mexico
ok its early march and i want deatails........ :wink: seriously are we thinking there would be an off road track to drive on for mabye the begining of june?????
Doug you should come check out the Skate Park - its wicked fun for off-road...
when you guys usually go there?...........and i thought it was mostly 18 scale.........although i have one of them aswell
I took my RC18T and my B3 buggy there - broke both of them.... minor stuff though... I'll take the E-Maxx out too next time.... I just went the once. I think its usually Wed eves...
as soon as we clear the land of the over-grown-ness we'll be ready to go.
i might make it out here this week some time to take a peak and the water level :roll:
skate park action'A................it is wensdays and super fun
yo
so I made it out to the lo-cal this morning.
it's drying up nicely but still pretty soft.
might rent a heavy duty weed wacker this week sometime and knock some stuff down, but time is the issue with me right now....don't have a whole lot of it:D
see ya
dave
Any updates on the offroad track?
I guess off road track is no more. I thought I would see some actions in the dirt this summer but doesn't look like it's going to happen.
the off road track is still in the works but I have not had time to do anything to it, or even organise a work day or so forth. The land is secured, there is tons of intrest and willing people to help.
if you want to see some action step up ken and help us out.
pm me for contact info
and you know, with the bmx track being moved to the old kids driving school at juendefuca, now would be a good time to approach the rec center or whoever is in charge down the hill there, to make the fromer bmx track an off road track for RC's, as they are it's second biggest user.
hey wene i buy an e maxx are they aloud on the off road track or is it only for gas and can one of you guys keep a look out for a e max for me plz thanks
Cody is going nuts. He is spaming.
Moderator?
what dat mean
it's a plee to the admin of this site to remove your pointless posts and theads from place's they don't belong.
watch this
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php
yeah cody........god
u guys are dicks to cody, lay off hime he is just an inthused kid, lots of us cant spell of type worth frack all ether, so lay off is all im saying.
Quote from: "FatDoug"u guys are dicks to cody, lay off hime he is just an inthused kid, lots of us cant spell of type worth crap all ether, so lay off is all im saying.
LOL............LOL............
yep its quit clear you cant type or spell worth crap!..........if you really want to stand up for cody do it in person..................its easy to start callin people names in here.................... :twisted:
Thread hijackers....
Anyhow.... as far as offroading goes.... what about corner four at Western Speedway where the moto X guys run their motorcycles? It looks pretty good but I was way down in the bleachers and didn't get a close up look at the track.
Worth checking into....
That would be sweet if we get permission to do offroad there.
i actually went down to turn 4 to have a look for that exact thing, and its not a bad idea , but it would be a bit of a strech (pretty rough, alot of ruts, and colects alot of water). a way to get regualar access.
i acually went down to trun 4 to have a look one night, its not a bad idea, but its a bit of a strech. not to mention finding a way, legally, to get regular access.
RE: CODY
I have been reading this thread and also have seen posts made in other threads that can be construed as nothing other than belittling, demeaning and at times downright cruel remarks made to this young lad.
I do not know how old Cody is and for that matter it really has little relevance to the issue.
What in Gods name is wrong with some of you people?
A couple of you should be ashamed of yourselves.
I assume most of you are adults and therefore should be setting a positive example for minors, not "cutting them down" which injures their levels of self-esteem.
I am not at present racing with IROCC but I fully intend to restart in the near future.
I also have a 10 year old son who is very enthusiastic about RC cars, is very interested in getting involved with racing them, has a great number of questions regarding the hobby, and will be accompanying me when I restart racing with IROCC again.
I certainly know one thing that will transpire when he does come with me to racing.
I have compiled a list of names of certain individuals I will ensure he is kept away from.
And BTW, my son has not yet learned to type or spell very well either. And he may never do so. :roll:
thank you and im 13
iv just some times get screwed up with wat key i press case i never were my glasses
Quote from: "Cody"iv just some times get screwed up with wat key i press case i never were my glasses
You don't owe anyone an explanation nor should an explanation be expected by anyone.
Quote from: "JP"RE: CODY
I have been reading this thread and also have seen posts made in other threads that can be construed as nothing other than belittling, demeaning and at times downright cruel remarks made to this young lad.
I do not know how old Cody is and for that matter it really has little relevance to the issue.
What in Gods name is wrong with some of you people?
A couple of you should be ashamed of yourselves.
levels of self-esteem.
I am not at present racing with IROCC but I fully intend to restart in the
I assume most of you are adults and therefore should be setting a positive example for minors, not "cutting them down" which injures their near future.
I also have a 10 year old son who is very enthusiastic about RC cars, is very interested in getting involved with racing them, has a great number of questions regarding the hobby, and will be accompanying me when I restart racing with IROCC again.
I certainly know one thing that will transpire when he does come with me to racing.
I have compiled a list of names of certain individuals I will ensure he is kept away from.
And BTW, my son has not yet learned to type or spell very well either. And he may never do so. :roll:
I disagree
no one likes to get spammed and people come here to read about racing and find out information, pointless meaningless posts start to add clutter and garbage to these threads and it makes it hard to sift through. Some of his post come out of left field and have nothing to do with the conversation at hand. These are unnecessary and if I want to point out to a person that they should focus on the topic at hand I will do so as I see fit.
As far as spelling, no one here is asking him to be perfect but when you can not understand the post because it is so bad then there is a problem. When every second word (or more) is spelled incorrectly then a little more effort is needed. At 13 you should be able to look stuff up and get spelling more correct. Besides I see posts where Cody can do it and he just needs to focus more often and a little harder. There is nothing wrong with pushing someone to try a little harder. I agree that calling his posts "crap" is the wrong way to go about it. Mrdoug is not known for his subtly or tactfulness. However when I have had to get after him for his content and spelling I have been nothing but encouraging.
So I don't care if you are 12 or 22 if it is obvious that NO effort is being made to be coherent or keep the discussion on topic then that person needs to be spoken to if they want to participate in this forum. Like I said I know Cody can do better when he focuses.
So all of that said, I don't know what kind of parent or mentor you have been to your kids or any other young person for that matter but in my life I expect a reasonable amount of effort to be made regardless of a persons ability and I take pride in that characteristic and will continue to do so. Communication is one of the most important aspects of getting through life and starting to focus on it at 13 is not too early in my opinion.
lets get one thing straight i have had nothing to say about cody's posts at all..................so why are you bringing my name into it Dr.Haddow.........the only thing i have commented about was FAT DOUG calling people DICKS!...............and only because if im gonna call someone a dick ill do it to their face not in here.......................
nice way to re edit your post Haddow!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: "BigDawg"yep its quit clear you cant type or spell worth crap!..........if you really want to stand up for cody do it in person..................its easy to start callin people names in here.................... :twisted:
you could percieve this post as being directed to cody as well. Sorry if I hurt yo0ur fragile feelings. What edit?
ooops wrong person and wrong topic.............lol first one stands i never commented on cody's post once!
yep you should be i was talking abouts dougs post as he miss spelled and he started callin people names................where did i say anything about cody???
nice............... nothing fragile here ...................but mabye read a little more before you start throwin peoples names around!
Quote from: "BigDawg"and only because if im gonna call someone a dick ill do it to their face not in here.......................
lack of subtly is not always a bad thing dont get me wrong. I like that about you, sorry when I read that post I thought you were referring to young Cody you bully.
and im even less subtle with the 710...............see you sunday!
like you say, we can resolve this one face to face....LOL
I could always edit my post like I did this one (twice) and remove your name. LOLOL
8)
so anyways....................(all the dots were supposed to be a mrdoug sentence ending period).......what the hell is this thread supposed to be about, this is like the worst example for cody about staying on topic. Geesh........ Oh ya Off road.
Get the track done already, its June for crying out loud. I need a reason to get an 1/8th scale buggy..... there back on topic (for now)
Vmar has a nice looking track in new west...............thinkin of bustin up the LST in a couple weeks..............they got buggy class
Quote from: "haddow"
I disagree
no one likes to get spammed and people come here to read about racing and find out information, pointless meaningless posts start to add clutter and garbage to these threads and it makes it hard to sift through. Some of his post come out of left field and have nothing to do with the conversation at hand. These are unnecessary and if I want to point out to a person that they should focus on the topic at hand I will do so as I see fit.
As far as spelling, no one here is asking him to be perfect but when you can not understand the post because it is so bad then there is a problem. When every second word (or more) is spelled incorrectly then a little more effort is needed. At 13 you should be able to look stuff up and get spelling more correct. Besides I see posts where Cody can do it and he just needs to focus more often and a little harder. There is nothing wrong with pushing someone to try a little harder. I agree that calling his posts "crap" is the wrong way to go about it. Mrdoug is not known for his subtly or tactfulness. However when I have had to get after him for his content and spelling I have been nothing but encouraging.
So I don't care if you are 12 or 22 if it is obvious that NO effort is being made to be coherent or keep the discussion on topic then that person needs to be spoken to if they want to participate in this forum. Like I said I know Cody can do better when he focuses.
So all of that said, I don't know what kind of parent or mentor you have been to your kids or any other young person for that matter but in my life I expect a reasonable amount of effort to be made regardless of a persons ability and I take pride in that characteristic and will continue to do so. Communication is one of the most important aspects of getting through life and starting to focus on it at 13 is not too early in my opinion.
Of course words of encouragement are necessary for kids to hear and I saw those from you to Cody in a prior post you made. I did use the words "
SOME of you....." when I posted.
However, when a kid posts asking a valid question such as whether or not he can run an E-Max truck at an off road track (posting on the topic at hand may I add) and he receives a reply to his post that he is spamming, his posts are "pointless, off topic" and a link to a site is provided that clearly insinuates one is "a dumb ass" if they don't follow the basic procedure at forums, well....need I say more?
I could write more but I don't want to "clutter up" this thread with "pointless, meaningless posts and garbage", nor be construed as a dumb ass because its not about off road.
you are correct when you look at those comments in the context of this thread alone. Here is where those people are coming from, that was about his 15th post in about 2 minutes in multiple forums. The one you are referring to happens to be in context and relatively coherent so I can see where you are coming from but I am talking about the big picture not an isolated thread a single post.
There was no response from the administrator or moderator because as you say those particular comments were unwarranted.
This is crazy guys. Get over it alread.
THIS IS CODY'S MOM, LAURIE.
FIRSTLY, I WOULD HAVE TO SAY I AM ASHAMED AT ALL OF YOUR NEGATIVE REMARKS ABOUT CODY. HE LOVES THIS HOBBY AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT I THOUGHT THIS WAS. YOUR UPSET WITH HIM FOR SPELLING ERRORS AND PUTTING MESSAGES IN WRONG PLACES. NOW YOU STOP AND THINK FOR A MOMENT WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO HIM! I THINK YOU GUYS NEED TO TAKE A LONG HARD LOOK AT WHAT YOU HAVE SAID TO HIM AND YOU OWE HIM AN APPOLOGY, TRY TO GROW UP ALONG THE WAY!
THE UNFORTUNATE THING IS CODY ENJOYS THIS HOBBY SO MUCH SO I WONT DISAPPOINT HIM BY NOT TAKING HIM SUNDAY BUT I THINK YOU DON'T DESERVE TO HAVE HIM IN YOUR COMPANY. HE HAS LEARNING DISABILITIES AND ONLY 13. I HOPE YOU CAN FORGIVE YOURSELVES. i AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN ALL YOUR NEGATIVE COMMENTS. AGAIN LETS NOT LOSE FOCUS, THIS IS A HOBBY!
codys a good kid, its not always his speling that people are talking about, its the post that are 4-5 in a row all having 2 or 3 words in each that are really about nothing.
anyways now that this has been this topic has been beaten to death(and then some) lets get back to the real one, the offroad track. the turn 4 track at the speedway a bit of a strech.
lets get somthing built, or atleast started!!! man, if only someone in the club had a large property. i thaught this was all lined up??
Quote from: "SgRddY"This is crazy guys. Get over it alread.
dude, kettle black,???? you were calling for action...these were in response to his posts or too me getting after him. I think maybe they want an apology from you as well?...
Quote from: "SgRddY"What in the world are you doing Cody?
Quote from: "SgRddY"Cody is going nuts. He is spaming.
Quote from: "SgRddY"I was going to say something about that [codys coherence and posting volume] but good one Haddow.
Quote from: "SgRddY"Cody, Are you offering $$$ for free? LOL.
Yes I did commented on some of Cody's post but nothing is offensive as I can see. Do you see a problem with my posts? You are the admin, you have the rights to delete posts that don't seem appropriate. The first post that you repsonded to Cody, I said "good one" because you have chosen the right words to tell him what to do.
Let's not get our heads stuck in the mud here with this. What's done is done, get over it and if we did make a mistake in educating Cody with posting on the board then we all did learn from it. If it makes you feel better.... Sorry Cody.
Focus Thread Hijackers!!!
Is there any way to get access to turn four if we even wanted to?
wow, holy bumps for the offroad section.
my self and JQ will proberly be heading out there wensday night for an attack of the weeds.
yes jody i know i do need to practic on my spelling but i have been trying relly hard to get better at spelling and i have tried to stop posting as much i wasnt relly that mad with what you guys said you gave me a relly good idea aboult editting what i have typed befor i posted it but wat i dont get is all i asked if electric trucks were allowed on the track and if they could keep a look out for a E maxx for me
i dont want to get in an argument with you guys cause all you guys are my frends.
dont know, id have to talk to matt and find out. im gunna find a way to test my truck on that track and find out if its any good, but i highly doubt it'll be any good
i might head down really early to a race night and try out that area before any one else gets there. ill try for next weekend
Quote from: "Cody"yes jody i know i do need to practic on my spelling but i have been trying relly hard to get better at spelling and i have tried to stop posting as much i wasnt relly that mad with what you guys said you gave me a relly good idea aboult editting what i have typed befor i posted it but wat i dont get is all i asked if electric trucks were allowed on the track and if they could keep a look out for a E maxx for me
i dont want to get in an argument with you guys cause all you guys are my frends.
amen to that brother, we'll see you at the track (rain or shine). We are "givin you the business" on this becasue we care dude.
thanks so were ok naw i didnt mean to start a fight in the form
yo cody
on emaxx would be able to run on the track (once it's finished) but it would not be competive in an monster truck class, and as this track is on private property you would have to come and try it out on a alloted day.
don't sweat the forum racers in here, everyone is a billy at some point; just take your time when posting and only post in one place about a topic :D which is what this is all about
see ya tomorrow
hey guys whoever has a monster truck bring it on sunday the 11th we can race at the bmx track during lunch and/or between races :)
There isn't a chance I'd have a lick of extra time to go to the track during lunch on race day. Saturday is a better bet...
id go saturday, i i can find a drive cup screw for a savage, it srews in one side of the cup and goes all the way through into a hole in the opp. side. i was at the bmx track and it just snapped.i guess i should back that slipper clutch of a bit, it really does something i guess?
what about after racing on sunday?
After being at the track all day and running three classes I'm pooped. Not only that but all my bats, etc are discharged and my radio bats are low too. Besides my wife would more likely than not kill me outright if I left her with the remainder of the seven kids for any time after the full day of racing...
Quote from: "mastahracahtc3"what about after racing on sunday?
they have bmx races on saturday
When are the races? I use to take my trucks out there on Sats in the summer?
I dont know when the races are, but thats what i was told :?
So I never went there on Saturday.
I heard from someone at the gym that they have moved the bmx track.
Yes the track is being moved. Is that completed now?
when i took a walk over to the new site last week they havn't even broken ground.
talking about breaking ground, all plans hold true we will be working on the track tonight. about 7pm for a few hours, basicly a scout and bs. bringing the weed eater and a lawn mower. come on by with a tool and be a part of endever.
sooke and kangaroo rd, park on kangaroo before the bridge or across the road by the mail boxs.
well we kicked ass last night on the lot and it's going to turnout sweet.
just the two of us cleared about 35% of it in 2 hours. with some help we could have it ready for digging in about 4 hours, with just weed wackers and lawnmowers.
throwing around track ideas today :D
well we kicked ass last night on the lot and it's going to turnout sweet.
just the two of us cleared about 35% of it in 2 hours. with some help we could have it ready for digging in about 4 hours, with just weed wackers and lawnmowers.
throwing around track ideas today :D
well we kicked ass last night on the lot and it's going to turnout sweet.
just the two of us cleared about 35% of it in 2 hours. with some help we could have it ready for digging in about 4 hours, with just weed wackers and lawnmowers.
throwing around track ideas today :D
Dave,
Glad to hear things are moving along, I wish I had more time to help. I can't wait for a place to race offroad....
Anyhow, heres what I was getting at.... I have a buddy who owns a Bobcat and is very reasonable. Should you require one, and I'm sure you will, let me know and I'll put you in contact with him.
He will only take cash to keep the cost down and to give you an example, he graded my entire backyard (100' x 70'), removed about 10 yards of earth and was there for about 4 hours - Total = $200.
Damon
this wensday june 14th we will be working on the track again for a few hours starting at around 7-7:30
so come lend a hand, bring a weed eater, lawnmower, rake, wheelbarrow, and gloves
its on the corner of sooke and kangroo
http://www.google.ca/maphp?hl=en&q=&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=48.393422,-123.587952&spn=0.022911,0.056906&t=h
see ya there
hey guys i wont be able to help this week but are we workin on it next wensday? o by the way my name is matt
hey guys i wont be able to help this week but are we workin on it next wensday? o by the way my name is matt
are we workin on it in the morning or afternoon? thanks
Quote from: "SgRddY"I guess off road track is no more. I thought I would see some actions in the dirt this summer but doesn't look like it's going to happen.
well it's happening see ya tonight ken :wink:
Too bad I am never around at that time, specially on a weekday. I don't come home until later.
Hope all went well last night boys. I'm still digging for my water line ;)
before
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after
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shes getting there, two more hours cutting and we will see all the fence's
sweet
nice haw many ppl did it take to get it all cleard
Tonights the night..........
last day of cutting :D hopefully.....
7-7.30
bring a rake and gloves
i haven't been there in a week but some peeps worked on it the other day and digging will start soon.
hey all,
me and cody are gunna be at the offroad track sunday so yeah wer gunna be workin on it and bashing
see yah there
err.... not the one on kanagroo road I hope that is PRIVATE PROPERTY and it is not open yet.
what??? what u mean not opean
whares the other 1? is there another
?
not open means closed.
as in don't go there.
watch this space for upcoming workdays
other tracks? I know of a few people hitting the colwood BMX track on sunday
so is this track getting done or what?
dude....
im not even going t...
dude...
Pursue the BMX track - its your best bet if you want to get off-roading up and running in Victoria....
due to lack of people willing to help out on the work days and the lack of time I have these days, not to mention that the spot on kangraoo turned out to be pretty much a wetland; the dream is died :(
the old BMX Track is a awesome opportunity and the best shot at having a place for me too whip all your asses in the dirt :twisted:
Hopefully for the good of local RC someone reading these will call up juan de fua or go down there, and get a name of who's in charge of development; write a letter and ask if thats a possablity.
The new BMX track is going to be Killer
Quote from: "limey"The new BMX track is going to be Killer
The BMX track rules!
I'll be the guy at the Skate park when it's not pouring, with the Baja....Michael
I've been there a few times before at the BMX track
It's pretty sweet there but it would be more fun if I didn't go by myself.
I need some people to go with! The weather is going to start getting better here so lets make some kind of schedule!?
im in
what bmx track the one in colwood?
im on for next week
anyone else
possibly wensday
hows that??
The BMX track I'm talkin about is at the juan de fuca rec center