Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Baofeng UV-5R Review and Set-Up - Bob Nagy of Foscam Digital Technologies LLC





http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baofeng-Black-UV-5R-V2-Dual-Band-136-174-400-520-MHz-FM-Ham-Two-way-Radio-2014-/390843322186?pt=2_Way_Radios_FRS&hash=item5b0013cf4a


Monday, July 21, 2014

LEGENDARY RC STUNT FEARLESS: THE MAKING OF A CHICKEN LEGEND





The rest of the world is so much more in tune with motorsports and the trickle-down effect to the radio control hobby. I don't see the US-MickyD's getting behind this commercial, but then again, I could be proven wrong. Depends on how much viewership of this comes from the USA. But, this idea was sold/bought the the UK division.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Huper Optik Nano Ceramic Window Films Demonstration

DYI Brake Pad Change 1992 ADV-FJ80 LAND CRUISER | Page 19 | IH8MUD Forum





















































80-Series Brake Pad Change Time!

The rig is sitting on jack stands and ready to slap some new pads in the stoppers!



http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gcrad1s-1992-adv-fj80-land-cruiser.233037/page-19#post-9273184

GCRad1's 1992 ADV-FJ80 LAND CRUISER | Page 19 | IH8MUD Forum









































I added the E20 RIGID Industries LED Light bar and did a little DYI hood mod for some heat release:

GCRad1's 1992 ADV-FJ80 LAND CRUISER | Page 19 | IH8MUD Forum

Cars of the Future [Full Documentary]

Watch the Elio make easy work of the snow!

BAJA SOCIAL CLUB TEASER







Baja Social Club is the authentic human story of a band of pioneering and passionate risk-takers that four decades ago created the original extreme sport while unveiling a very special land for the rest of the world to enjoy.  They are the last of their breed, but still young at heart.

Today's General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 vintage off-road rally serves a backdrop for the inspirational tale of how these men come together, perhaps for the last time, to rediscover themselves on a 1,200-mile journey to their collective soul. This primitive, hostile and beautiful strip of dreams that was once their most daunting adversary has now become their spiritual home. The pioneers are joined by a group of youthful new adventurers seeking to follow their footprints including racers Jim Riley, Rick Johnson and Boyd Jaynes.

Almost three years in the making and supported by General Tire, Oakley and the National Off Road Racing Association (NORRA), Baja Social Club stars motorcycle legend Malcolm Smith, off-road legend Walker Evans, dune buggy inventor Bruce Meyers and inaugural NORRA Mexican 1000 winner Vic Wilson. The 60-minute documentary film is being directed by James Masters and was created by Executive Producer Marty Fiolka.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Andy Hampsten: Disruptors Series





WOW!!! AWESOME JOB OAKLEY!!!

AX90026 YETI™ 1/10th Scale Electric 4WD - RTR





Loving my job working for Axial!



The Yeti™ is a skillfully engineered rock racing vehicle with a solid rear axle and independent front suspension. It's built to withstand the punishment of rock racing at a high level of performance. It's distinct aesthetic and technical elements were inspired by full-size desert trucks and various off road vehicles. The Yeti™ is a no-compromise mix of speed and handling unlike any other R/C vehicle. It's strategically engineered design supplies bashing stamina while delivering a high level of technical rock racing abilities without compromise in either category. It's powered by a 3150KV 4-pole brushless motor which provides the perfect amount of torque and speed for this rock racing monster. The long can design provides a massive amount of power, especially when powered by 3S. In the suspension department, the Yeti™ is equipped with an Independent Front Suspension [IFS] system to help maintain high speed stability when running through a diverse range of terrain. Precision machined aluminum shocks are standard equipment and deliver smooth suspension movement for consistent handling.



It's as serious as you want it to be, with true fun factor characteristics that make it a blast to drive. The Yeti™, dirt's new friend.



#axialyeti

View more at: http://www.axialracing.com/products/ax90026



Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Aug(De)Mented Reality







When art and technology collaborate... The whole animation is cool, but I love the Yeti family at the 1:54-mark.

Monday, April 21, 2014

The Specialized Allez S-Works Frameset X Allez E5 Smartweld Frameset - The Dollar weight comparison




















I want this to be my next roadbike frameset project! Finally some clarity on these Chris D'Aluisio patented Smartweld technology Allez frames! I've been watching a couple of different Specialized Allez video's looking for frame weight info as the Specialized website does not give such info. Also I have been looking for the difference between the two Allez frameset versions;  S-Works and the E5. Over the course of three videos I've deducted the following information between the Specialized Allez S-Works Frameset and the Allez E5 Smartweld Frameset.


In this video Chuck Teixeira of Specialized tells us the Allez S-Works frameset in 56mm weights 1060grams with headset cups, seat collar and derailleur  hanger!


In this video Chad Price of Specialized shows us Allez S-Works weighing in at 1070grams and as the scale goes off camera he says 1060grams. We will assume this again is a 56mm size frame.



In this video Neil of Specialized tells us the Allez S-Works whole bike weights 100grams less than the Allez Race C2 whole bike. Not much can be deducted from that as all of the componentry and wheels came make for many weight variances.


OK, so my questions still remains, what is the frameset weight difference between the Allez S-Works and the Allez E5 frameset? What I am really getting down to is the MONEY as the S-Works frameset is $2,000 and the E5 frameset is $800. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?!?!?!?


Specialized Allez S-Works Frameset $2,000 @ 1060grams
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/allez/14allezswallezfrmset

The Specialized Allez E5 Frameset $800 @ ????-grams
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/allez/allez-e5-smartweld-frameset#press-and-reviews

Whats Unique about the latest SWORKS Allez from Specialized 2014

Specialized 2014 S-Works Allez and Smartweld - My next roadie frame?

Joyride Specialized AWOL Adventure Bicycle

2013 Salsa Vaya Tour - Adventure Gravel Bike

GT Corsa Disc - cyclocross bike with disc brakes

Marc Coma currier work for his sponsor MRW





Its cool to see his fans recognize him on the street! Not likes he is hard to recognize with that bike!

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

The Mil-Spec NATO Strap - G10


















Story by: Shane Griffin for Gear Patrol
Whether or not you know exactly what a NATO strap is, you’ve definitely seen one. A trend item that has aggressively taken hold of the watch industry, NATOs can be found on just about any watch, from $35 Timex Weekenders to $7,000 Rolex Submariners to $50,000 Patek Philippes.

Read the whole story here: http://gearpatrol.com/2014/01/07/icon-nato-strap/