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Old 01-22-2007, 04:59 AM
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This is a vid I shot that was done by a bullet cam mounted to the roof of my sons R/C car.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=f7c8SHGDWgA


Looks like the car could use some suspension work.
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that needs a warning-------I think I need a dramamine
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A bigger front sway bar would help prevent that oversteer.
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Lee.... you are proof that we never grow up!
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holy cow -- disclaimer on the volume too... that was loud!

i just about woke the whole house up.

still, i kept wanting to yell at the screen -- under the car! go under the car!
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Originally Posted by Mulder ATO,Jan 23 2007, 12:10 AM
Lee.... you are proof that we never grow up!
Tis true...so true
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Originally Posted by batguano,Jan 22 2007, 05:59 AM
This is a vid I shot that was done by a bullet cam mounted to the roof of my sons R/C car.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=f7c8SHGDWgA


Looks like the car could use some suspension work.
Needs an exhaust to help with the sound. Was that the whine of a positive displacement supercharger?!

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Oh God....

Trashcan... QUICK!



Good stuff!
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if that little vid gets yall sick, how are you gonna survive on the Dragon?
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