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79percent
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Remscheid / Germany
Vehicle(s): 300 GE
Posts: 537
| another RC - in Action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDYuVrnb5HQ RGDS Klaus |
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beepers90
Regular
Date registered: Dec 2006
Location: charlotte, nc
Vehicle(s): 02 G500, 05 C230 Kompressor
Posts: 52
| Re: another RC - in Action
why does he put his electric g in a puddle? |
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4x4abc
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
| RE: another RC - in Action
because (most unfortunately) many 4-wheelers are pigs - they see a mud puddle and have to splash around in it.
I have noticed several strange things drivers do and I have no clue why (they will say it fun - but I guess its an old instinct present in many). Driving donuts whenever they see a wide open area is one that comes immediately to mind.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQXAjwOet6k
Well, and then of course mud pits.
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4x4abc
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
| Re: another RC - in Action
looked around and found one connection:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb6ij_Cuyis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-NFnSk42pI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwL8JthRyXM&mode=related&search=
Edited by 4x4abc 3/25/2007 7:23 PM
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beepers90
Regular
Date registered: Dec 2006
Location: charlotte, nc
Vehicle(s): 02 G500, 05 C230 Kompressor
Posts: 52
| Re: another RC - in Action
i know some mud pits are fun that arent extreemley deep, and i do love me some dounuts!! my jeep is 2 and 4wd. i can rally that and drift it and do donuts and go wheelin. its great! still looking for a g tho.. |
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amzimmy
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: South Africa/Italy
Vehicle(s): GD300 1981, Alfa GT 3,2 V6, Alfa Brera Q4 3,2 V6.
Posts: 850
| Re: another RC - in Action
If you want to play in water.......buy a boat....it's much more fun!
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79percent
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Remscheid / Germany
Vehicle(s): 300 GE
Posts: 537
| Re: another RC - in Action
amzimmy - 3/26/2007 1:39 PM If you want to play in water.......buy a boat....it's much more fun! amzimmy Don't be so negative, most uf us don't need a gwagen either, or? I don't really. I live in a city which has almost 99% roads in good condition... I drive 2hrs to the next offroad place. Isn't this funny?
It's all about fun! RGDS Klaus |
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amzimmy
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: South Africa/Italy
Vehicle(s): GD300 1981, Alfa GT 3,2 V6, Alfa Brera Q4 3,2 V6.
Posts: 850
| Re: another RC - in Action
The truth behind this is that when we go out on outings, the most remarkable thing is that a lot of people with their 4x4 are just attracted to water, just like a kid, when he sees a water puddle he is in already! These people can amuse them self for hours in and out of the water. Once I was, I guess, in the same "boat" until I had to replace seals full of mud and rusted bearings. A boat in water is still more fun! 
Have a good one, amzimmy  |
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4x4abc
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
| Re: another RC - in Action
I am for one, the last to say "Don't do it!". Do whatever you like, as long as its not against the law or immoral. A careful eye on the treehuggin folks is in order though.
What interests me most is - "why do people do it". Because once you notice certain patterns (and if they present a problem) you can find ways for corrective action.
For example, I noticed that most drivers not aware of their actions tend to steer uphill once the car moves on a side tilt. That could cause the car to roll over. So, once you are aware of this built in instinct, you can tell yourself when you are on a tilt: "I must steer straight!"
Even when the car feels like it is about to roll over, unaware drivers steer more uphill. Time for part two of talking to yourself: "Steer downhill!"
Sorry, I'll take my teacher's cap off. |
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AlanMcR
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, CA, Los Altos
Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL
Posts: 3500
| Re: another RC - in Action
4x4abc - 3/26/2007 9:28 AM
...Even when the car feels like it is about to roll over, unaware drivers steer more uphill. Time for part two of talking to yourself: "Steer downhill!"
Sorry, I'll take my teacher's cap off.
No, keep the teacher's cap on. That bit of sage advice saved my truck a couple of years back. I very nearly rolled it on a side slope. That lesson ("use the force, Luke" ... no, not that lesson... "steer downhill") kicked in and saved the body work. Of course, getting the truck out of the predicament was a challenge. Still, it was a lot easier than righting the truck and then getting it out.
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