svdspecialist asked:


It is an Action Racing Collectible, Robert Presley #77 Jasper Engines 2000 Taurus, 1 of 5,004. It is in very good condition still in box. It says adult stock car, hand crafted in china. I would like to know how much its worth because i want to put it on ebay.

DINO

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


Today, the latest hobby on the road is Remote controlled cars and trucks that give you the experience of the road, race and tracks but without the traffic cops, speed limits and red lights. If you are the one driving the Remote controlled car or truck then you decide how fast you want to go.

There are a range of options you could choose from. Just as in the real world of automotive cars, the world of radio controlled cars also offers are range variety of new and futuristic concept cars, off road and on road cars, monster trucks, entry level buggy, nitro powered cars and mini cars.

The endless options are open to everyone and all sorts of people of all ages can operate RC trucks and cars. The choice rests entirely on your hands and on your preferences. And if you need any information, you can always depend on fellow enthusiasts to share their knowledge and expertise on the subject.

RC vehicles need the same amount of maintenance and upkeep as the real world vehicles and for the same reason too- to ensure that the vehicle remains in top condition and does not experience any failures.

Maintenance includes everything from powdering either through nitromethane based fuel or electricity, to replacing accessories and parts. You will have to have a stock of specific standard RC equipment required for maintenance.

Additionally, there is an assortment of accessories that you can purchase for your remote controlled car. Remote controlled car accessories will help you if you want your car to be aggressive and aesthetically pleasing or if you want to higher your level of road experience.

Here follows a list of common RC accessories that you should not forget to include in your RC car:

1. Starter boxes:

When a new vehicle is started, the engine needs to break in which could be a difficult process initially. With a starter box, this process is made simpler by eliminating the requirement to perform a pull start. It provides the boost required by the engine to break in and the car gets going in hardly any time.

2. Fuel:

Without fuel of course, the possibility of you going anywhere with the car is zero. The owner’s manual will recommend a specially formulated fuel kind for you, which varies from car to car.

And if you’re doing the refueling job yourself, you will probably require a fuel filler bottle. You can choose from number of sizes, with angled, long tips that prevent spills.

Additionally, rags and a fuel cleaner will prove handy in case of spills and drips.

3. Glow plugs:

Keep spare glow plugs in case your glow plug fails and spoils the fun. They can be easily changed along the course. The best idea would be to stash your box with a small kit which includes glow plug igniter, spare glow plugs, a charger and a glow plug wrench.

4. RC tools:

RC tools are specialized tools that keep the vehicle going. A magnetic balancer, temperature gauge, gear puller, glow plug wrench and tool pouch are standard tools included in an RC tool kit.

5. Air Filter Oil:

It is mandatory to replace the air filter at regular intervals. It is convenient if you carry a special air filter oil along with you which can improve the air filters function and increase the engines life.



ROGELIO

Michael Walker asked:


e - ripping your torso as you hit a curve launching your sprint kart down the circuit. Pressing on the accelerator as you exercise dead-on hand-and-eye coordination determining the smartest way to turn the drift in the 21st minute of an hour-long enduro race. Or perhaps be a spectator - routing for the likes of Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher as they race neck-and-neck on the last lap.

Guess what - you are breathing and witnessing (even smelling the distinctive aroma of clay dirt on the dirt track) the atmosphere that comes with go-kart racing. Developed in the 1950´s by pilots with a zest for tinkering with motorcycle engines to propel simple frames, go-karting extended internationally after the construction of the first go-kart by Art Ingels in Pasadena. Before dwelling on it’s mass European appeal and discussing the pinnacle of Formula 1 racing, let’s backtrack for a second. Riding go-karts (or karting) is the best way to break into professional racing. It is the simplest means of exploding your chassis down the track before getting into the sophisticated arena of professional racing. Single cylinder engines, basic chassis models, and lack of speed producing components provide go-kart racing with the air of simplicity, geared towards beginners and novices.

The concept of sprint karting comes to our mind when we think of the prototypical kart & track in amusement parks, recreational areas, and arcade palaces. Impeccable karts with sleek designs and sturdy frames rip through on short tracks, usually made from asphalt or concrete - ranging from half a mile to a mile in length.

Sprint karting is divided into classes (think boxing middleweights and welterweights) that distinguish engine-types (two-and four-cycle), driver (classified according to age and weight), brand of kart (Yamaha and Honda are popular choices), and specifications. No carbon-fiber made frames and McLarens built with lightweight materials here! Sprint karting is a simplified, scaled-down form of professional go-kart racing with shorter tracks, downgraded technology, less experienced drivers, and downgraded components across the board. Other forms of karting include enduro racing. Endurance racing, or “enduro” for short is a prolonged version of sprint. Propelled by aerodynamical butterfly steering, enduro karts are an upgrade over sprint karts - participating in races lasting an hour or more. Dirt, oval tracks is the staple of endurance racing and is more prevalent in the Midwest than anywhere else. Because of the long racing period, special emphasis is paid to durable karts and pit stop maintenance than focusing on just speed.

In runner’s terms, enduro is a marathon - not a sprint. If you sacrifice chassis and tire maintenance for speed throughout the course of a race, reaching the finish line is out of the question. Behind every successful sprint car are its well-performing components, specifically its frame, engine, and tires. The dynamics of a go-kart is two-fold: to be built to withstand the rigors of racing and to serve as the backbone for speed. Usually made of steel, frames have the option of being flexible or not. Flexible frames mean easier maneuvering along the track, especially when turning as to maintain good “side bite” and control of the kart. Because non-professional go-karts have no sophisticated traction and suspension system to withstand bumps, frames are usually subject to more punishment.

Sprint kart tires usually do not have indented grooves, as they are soft in nature and more suited to all-terrain. 900 BHP horsepower engines are the norm for souped-up Honda Formula One karts. Capable of reaching speeds of 200+ mph, they represent the all-out nature of karting technology. For the novices, a simple 2-cycle engine will do! Running on gasoline and electricity instead of petrol (typically mixed with other fuels to suit environmental conditions for Formula One,) sprint karts run on either 2-cycle or 4-cycle engines. 4-cycle engines are the weakest engine around, with horsepower topping 20 HP. Think of the power needed to run a heavy-duty vacuum cleaner - that’s how much power a 4-cycle engine exerts. 2-cycle engines are typically associated with the likes of Vespas (European motor scooters) and mopeds. These go up to 90 HP. Added cylinders (individual horsepower generators in go-karts) can boost horsepower, adding pure speed & power to your machine. Perhaps 10-cylinder Formula One kart engines and its incredible capabilities ring bells to you now! Want pinpoint control over the speed of your go-kart? No problem here! Go-karts have basic transmission systems with gears that control speed to its desired amount.

Coming with clutches, shifter karts (a popular type of sprint kart that allows you to move at a certain amount of speeds) make the best use of engine power when zipping along a straight path or maneuvering over the short or wide curve. Depending on the amount of cylinders and engine, shifter enthusiasts can lay opponents in their dust blazing trails up to 90 mph. Shifters usually run on larger road courses known as road racing. It is flush in structure with qualification criteria like class of kart, weight of driver, etc. Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha are popular suppliers of engines. These companies are at the forefront of karting technology, regularly tinkering with what’s already available or creating new concepts of their own. Sprint karting opportunities are available to everyone.

If you want to enjoy it as a form of recreation instead of competition, visit your local track and rent a kart! Make sure to sign any insurance waivers and become acquainted with the rules and regulations! If you like to compete, inquire from within. Sprint karting is one of the least expensive sports out there. People from all walks of life and all economic backgrounds can drive a kart, or even purchase their own with a powerful engine. There are many karting schools available all over the nation that will let you ride their karts for a nominal fee.

In essence, karting is more than a pastime. It is a bonafide sport capable of preparing you for more advanced karting by helping you shape your judgment, hand-eye coordination abilities, and technological/dynamical know-how of the instruments you’re using.

CLIFFORD

Diana W asked:


When we find out our friends, clients, or colleagues are hospitalized, the first thought that comes to our mind is often to send them a get well gift to wish them a speedy recovery. Indeed, wishing friends and loved ones to get well soon is one of the common gift occasion. A heartfelt gift can cheer up the patient, make them feel being loved, and facilitate healing of the body. This article provides some ideas on selecting get well gifts for different situations.

In selecting a get well gift, some of the considerations are:

* Is the illness mild or serious?

* If the patient is hospitalized, how long will the hospital stay be?

* Does the patient have dietary restriction?

For individuals with mild illness, such as the flu, you may want to make them feel better by sending a basket filled with Chinese green tea, fresh honey, wheat wafers and a Swiss cheese triangle, mints, and golden walnut caramel cookies. Alternatively, you can send a gift basket which brings all kinds of treats to beat the blues. The container looks like a doctor’s medical bag and is filled with Gummi band aids, Get Well pills, fortune cookies, a ceramic mug, plus giant aspirin and popcorn that will amuse the recipients and cure what ails them.

For individuals diagnosed with serious illness, you may want to provide some spiritual support and send a gift basket that comes with a book of inspirational and uplifting stories of personal triumph. Included in the basket is a calming aromatherapy candle, appetizing chocolate drizzled biscotti, fruit and nut mix, herbal green tea, cinnamon vanilla tea, caramel nut caramel corn, and buttery crackers. This gift basket is especially appealing to women. For men, you can send a care package for someone going through rough time. The white gloss gift box is packed with green tea, Sunkist fruit gels, cookies, granola bars, peanut butter crackers, and word search puzzle book. The Hang in There plush monkey will sure to bring a smile, and the healthy treats will brighten his day.

For a humorous touch, you can send a gift box filled with shortbread cookies, chicken noodle soup, gourmet coffee, cheddar popcorn, crossword puzzle book, herbal green tea, vanilla cinnamon caramel corn, stress ball, a “cranky” teddy bear, and shortbread cookie. They will know you care when they receive this thoughtful gift.

As mentioned previously, you need to find out how long the patient will be staying in the hospital before sending your gift. If you want to send the gift to the hospital, you have to be sure the recipient will not be discharged from the hospital already when the gift is delivered. Otherwise, it may be better to send the gift to the home of the recipient. For illnesses that require long recuperating period (as in major surgery), you may want to bring some sunshine and send a gift box filled with playing cards, Gummy band aides, Smiley face stress ball, Jelly Belly assorted jelly beans, shortbread cookies, crunchy caramel corn, and a teddy bear with a Get Well Soon message on its tee shirt. There is no doubting how happy this thoughtful care package will make them when they receive it.

For someone with strict dietary restriction, a nonfood gift may be appropriate. You can send a plush bear which delivers a heart warming voice message of goodwill and love to help your loved one to get better. The teddy bear will delight and inspire your loved one to feel better soon, and is appropriate for kids and adults. Alternatively, you can send a candy bouquet. This gift consists of a keepsake reusable ceramic mug for individauals who may need some cheering up with something sweet. The bouquet comes with a Get Well Soon pick and includes individually wrapped hard and soft candies. For individuals who cannot take in sugar, you can send sugar free candy bouquet. Alternatively, you can send fresh rose bouquet or a container garden which contains easy to grow seeds, nutrients, soil and a decorative leak-resistant bag that is used for its very own growing pot. The recipient Just have to plant, water and grow it all in the same container.

In addition to gifts with get well theme, you can send other gifts that the patient enjoys, for example, a soup gift basket. The basket is generously filled with old-Fashioned chicken noodle soup mix, water crackers, Mediterranean Style all natural baked pita chips, Cabernet Sauvignon wine cheese, and a small cheese knife. Also included in this gift is a box of California Orchards smoked almonds, Golden Walnut Fudge cookies, and some soothing gourmet green teas. This is a “feel good all over” gift.

If the patient is a movie buff, a movie gift basket can help him/her to pass the time. One of such movie gift box is filled with Tootsie Rolls candies, Cracker Jacks, Twizzlers, Planters peanuts, Skittles, buttery movie popcorn, pretzels, and Movie Roll gift tin filled with assorted mini candy bars. You can provides some fun and snacking pleasure when you send your friend who is ailing this collection of movie theatre treats.

For Nascar lovers, you can send a Nascar lovers gift basket to wish them a speedy recovery. The gift contains a history book of stock car racing will entertain your NASCAR fan, and the goodies will treat him as he reads.

In summary, sending gifts to friends and loved ones who are sick can cheer them up and help them to recover sooner. Popular gifts include get well gift basket, gift box, candy bouquet, plush bear with voice message, fresh rose bouquet, soup gift basket, and movie gift basket. Send these gifts to express your heart felt wishes, and they will appreciate your thoughfulness.



REID

Madeline Binder asked:


Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned builder when you drive R.C. Cars, the adventure is universally present!

We at RC Cars Hobby are right here to guarantee that when you shop for, tune, and drive your car electric motor R.C. cars and nitro RC trucks and cars for leisure, whether they’re custom built unassembled rc car kits or already made RC trucks and cars, you will have an fascinating, high quality experience.

As you read this article you will come across great hints, evaluations and opinions on the very most well-liked hobby fine electric and nitro RC trucks and cars offered now. RC cars are a progressively trendy interest specifically ready made for both gasoline or nitro powered Remote Control cars and trucks and electric RC cars. Why? Because consumers are at work many hours in the day and they do not have time to spend piecing together a toy truck or car as a spare-time activity.

Racing RC trucks and cars is a family hobby; from a 5 year old to a 90 year old, every age can enjoy this sport.

You can race your truck or car on the neighborhood sidewalk, or in the alley beside your property. With racing speeds up to seventy mph, racing tracks seen in most major cities, and racing clubs worldwide, it is extremely simple to discover how come Racing remote control cars and trucks has recently become an international interest.

Before choosing your rC car or truck, there are two or three things to think about. Figure out a spending plan. You will find there are consistently sales and price reductions on Remote Control trucks and cars where you should obtain as much as $200 off the list price. At that time, decide upon just how much of your time you have available to use on your hobby. If you have a little time you may want to look into buying an electric or nitro RC car kit. By putting your own car together you will be able to know measures to mend it when it is necessary. Yes, you’ll need to get to know how to maintain your R.C. car while it races over varied harsh ground.

It will probably be meaningful to know about car electric motor RC parts, or gasoline powered Remote Control Cars and trucks so you recognize just how to keep up your car. You will see four first-class R.C. Car magazine publications out there to keep you updated on your pastime.

If perhaps you are checking into purchasing a nitro car, know the advantages and disadvantages of gas Remote Control Cars.

Just what are the differing examples of rC Cars? For the beginner, electric RC Cars and trucks are better because the only thing that you have to do is charge the battery and off you go!

Also popular for a beginner are nitro Remote Control Trucks and cars. There are some marvelous pre-made (ready to go right out of the box) cars that operate on specially made nitro fuel.

The best type of RC cars and trucks for novices are electric R/C cars - off the road types as they will be able to work all over your front yard, at the playground, on a patio or in an alley. On road RC cars can exclusively be driven on a smooth trail or street. These Remote Control cars and trucks work at speeds of as much as 70 miles per hour!



RENE

gary d asked:


I’m playing NASCAR 2005 Chase for the Cup on X-Box at the moment. Yes, I know it’s old, but it’s fun. Now, I’ve just taken a low end contract with a Nextel Cup team. My problem is, and it’s the same in the Busch Series and the Craftsman truck series race at Daytona. My car is fast enough once it get’s going, but, at the start and after a yellow, my car just does not accelerate fast enough. It goes well until it gets to the top end of 3rd gear and then it shifts to 4th and it drags. The car just seems to take an eternity to get up to speed, all the while the other cars are moving too far ahead to draft, or they pass me. It’s not too bad when I am in front or in the middle of the pack, but when you’re at the back, the cars get out ahead and you are stranded. Can anybody give me a car setup to use to get rid of this problem, I can’t sacrifice too much top speed though.

Thanks for your help!

ELIAS

sandrarosette asked:


I have a Hot Wheels car still in the box, although the box is worn
it is die cast metal, it says Land Lord No. 3260. The year on the backk of the box is 1981. Is this something worth hanging on to or selling, or should I just let my kid play with it??
it is orange and looks like a weird race car type

DOMINIQUE

Groshan Fabiola asked:


Las Vegas, Nevada has become a serious destination spot for tourists from all over the world. The reason for this is that there is truly something for everyone in this glamorous and exciting city.

The obvious draw to Las Vegas is the gambling. There is a variety of hotels and casinos for every audience, and this is probably the real attraction. Every hotel has the requisite casino. However, there are hotels that appeal especially to the high rollers, with private gaming rooms and lots of perks for the big spenders, and hotels that are truly suited to families with arcades and family pools and restaurants. Some of the hotels cater particularly suited to those looking for a luxurious spa experience and provide a full line of personal care and pampering. Some have aquariums, jungles, pirates, Mardi gras, or lagoons. You can stay in a Tuscany villa, a Roman city, or New York depending on your preference. Different hotels have museums and art galleries while others have zoos. Take the time to explore the choices and find the right one to meet your expectations for a fun Las Vegas stay.

But there is much more to the city. You will find boating and water sports at Lake Mead and one hour in the other direction, snow at Mt. Charleston. This city has a myriad of shopping choices. Nearby is Henderson, and just beyond that is Boulder City and Hoover Dam.

Visitors can see the same shows they would find in any large city and much more. The extravagant productions of Franco Dragone are unparalleled anywhere else. All the top performers eventually play Vegas. And, the party continues all night. You will also fine major sports events including boxing, and rodeo. Gamers can wager on football at all levels along with horse racing, car racing and dog racing.

Of course, this is the wedding capital; many anxious couples come to Las Vegas to get married in the chapels that dot the city. You can be married in your car as you drive though or be married by Elvis.

All of these things to do can be found online if you just type in Things to Do in Las Vegas Okay. This convenient site also offers tickets to things to do in Seattle and Los Angeles. They offer tickets to major sports events, such as the Giants, Patriots, Chargers Steelers, and Seahawks. Have a great time!



DERICK

Gregory Alexander asked:


When it comes to deciding which RC car you’re going to spend your hard earned money on it’s a tough call, this is a short guide to first time buys, who I’m sure are overwhelmed by not only the choice but also the types of RC cars available.

In a nut shell there are two basic categories:

Off-Road

This is generally considered to be the most popular, off road have several different sub classes like Monster Trucks, Rally Cars, Bashers and Truggies, with the latter being a kind of on/off-road

On-Road

This is my personal area of expertise, these are pure bred race machines built to eat tarmac, but it has to be good tarmac, even slightly ages parking lots will hurt these baby, the have the setup options that you’d expect to see on Nascar or F1 car, everything from camber to dampening can be adjusted.

There are also two main sub categories.

Electric.

This is the starting point for most people, I would suggest that you give this a try before you dive into anything that has a internal combustion engine. They are easy to maintain, relatively cheap, don’t break half as much and are much, much cleaner. What these lack in power they make up for in precision, clip ever apex like a pro.

Nitro (a.k.a. Gas or Petrol RC)

The grand daddy of RC racing, these babies have incredible power, the Nitro engines also take a little getting used, unlike electric racers there is a slight delay in the throttle and breaking that you need to get used to, but if noise, smoke and power is your thing look no further. Nitro cars tend to not survive crashed as well as electrics due to the weight and speed at which the crash.

The basic rule of thumb is to stick to Electric until you are ready to race the Nitro’s they are insanely fast and a lot can go wrong, run out of batteries for example and the throttle might stick open. While on an electric the car won’t have the change to run away, with internal combustion it’s a different story…

So you’ve decided which main class you want, now you need to decide what the car will be used for, there is a huge difference between the weekend warrior who tears up his local parking lot and anyone who wants to take racing seriously.

A few tips on picking a good starter car:

2nd hand RC equipment has no resale value, which is good for you, look in forums and auction sites and you will save about 75% of the original cost, not to mention that most owners have several hops=ups and extra which they normally throw into the deal.

you need three things to get into RC, A Kit, The electronics for the kit (Speed controller, Receiver, Sero’s, battery packs) and a Remote

Building the car yourself is easy and can be done in about 8 hours, but for the birthday boy it’s best to get a RTR (Ready to race) as these most often come with all of the above, check the box before you buy it they will tell you what extra’s you need. A TT01 generally comes with everything you need apart from the remote, it’s worth spending a bit more on the remote as this is something you will use over and over again.

Make sure that you will be able to find spares and hop-ups for the kit. (Important)

The best place to buy is the internet, this is true without a doubt, you get the best variety and prices from online stores.

Stay away from Nitro (Gas) powered RC cars until you can drive an electric one, electric RC cars are easy and cheap to maintain and give a lot less problems overall.



Which car to buy?

Personally I’d recommend a TT01 from Tamiya, they have amazing support world wide, while the car doesn’t have the finesse of a carbon fibre racing beast it can still compete, winning RC events is about consistency, not tire warmers (yes you get RC tire warmers, blew me away the first time, but I still ended up beating most of the “Tire-Warming-Pro’s”

The next step up from there is a Tamiya TA05, this is a belt driven RC car, while the TT01 is a shaft driven, there are some differences, but I’ll leave that for a different article. The TA05 can also take any motor, so you can race in all three classes (Stock, Super Stock and Mod)

Using one of the above cars is cost effective and a good way to see if RC Racing is something you might like to take to the next level. Once you have selected your car it’s time to get involved, the best way is to join a local racing club…

Please stop by my website and browse my growing collection of RC articles, everything, including advise is free



ERIK

jessidawn_69 asked:


My son is a tiger cub and this will be our first year doing the race. It has to be by Boy Scouts regulations. Any suggestions on building a winning car? They gave us a small box with a block of wood and 4 crappy tires.. I’ve looked online but every site wants you to pay for their book.

ART