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[Gator Bob]

Tony was having some kind of up-load problem with all his iGeek equip. and asked me to post his car.

Welcome to the machine

[Mike K]

A little late in the game to be testing, ain't it ???

I sincerely hope you guys are not changing the cars after they have been seen and approved.....because that would be cheating.

Next thing you'll have us doing is burning down armatures to check the winds!!! This is for FUN, is it not??? Let's not get too serious about winning here.

Heck, the only reason I entered is that it brought back memories of the article I read as a kid in MCS and I remembered the shape of the bodies made a big impression on me way back in the late 60's.....Just wanted to build a car . You can DQ me at the starting line if you'd like!

[slotbaker]

Nice Choti Bob...
"12 turns of #14 wire"

Smokin....

[chief32s]

OK guys,

First off, My car is now to be known as X-calibre, as this seems to be a popular name. She has no number as the number is 'X'.

Secondly, as I am outside of the US I have put X-calibre in the mail, regardless of whether or not it recieves any challenges. It can always be disqualified at the start if it does, but I'd love to see it run in this field.

Thirdly, As I am not a member of any club locally where I could do any testing, nor am I a driver of any skill (the reason why I so love proxy races), I have sent her off untested (save for testing that the wheels turn in the forward direction). She can be run as is and will have to take her chances. But I would ask very nicely (and only if it doesn't upset anyone) if Randy couldn't give her a run for a few laps prior to qualifying, just to see if she is actually worthy to run in this series, and check for any glaring problems.

Finally, Jairus, is the entry fee $30 or $40? I can't quite remember. I'll get the cash to you asap.

very excited,
Al.

[Maximo]

As far as all the incredible and very formitable entries goes, I have NO challenges.

My car is also "untested" as my local raceway is still currently rennovating the big Englemen track.

I have entered spiritually and don't expect to accomplish much against this loaded field of fierce competitors.

BTW, I am impressed by the total depth and quality of this field of Choti's!

-Max

PS - Kingie where are you?

[Jairus]

I received two emails this morning. Jens is dropping out due to family and work obligations. He says that the tried his darnedest to get the chassis built, but time is not on his side.

Edo is having the same problem, but promises to have the car posted tomorrow morning.
Bob Israelite, where is your car?

[Jencar17]

I'm very sorry, got the motors this morning:



Enjoy!!

[endbelldrive]

Nice Choti Bob...
"12 turns of #14 wire"

Smokin....

Thanks Steve. I forget to ask John H. what the motor specs were so I made up some numbers.

[Gator Bob]

I received two emails this morning. Jens is dropping out due to family and work obligations. He says that the tried his darnedest to get the chassis built, but time is not on his side.

Edo is having the same problem, but promises to have the car posted tomorrow morning.
Bob Israelite, where is your car?

Sorry to hear that Jens.
I'm outta time all I got is.. some blond pushing it like a Fleetwood.
Aye, aye, aye ... how could The Swamper go in front of The King. pardon me

Here is the 'skinny' on the the 'jerky'

[The Bugman]

well some terrible news for me,was testing,and was running good,,,when,,when,,
,,someone yelled I SMELL SMOKE,,and yep poof,my arm went up in smoke,,soo
im tearing it apart in a bit(when my backroom cools down),,,,,and find a "milder" wind arm
cause 38t of 27,aint gonna make it,,,,,lol,,,hope to retest tomorrow,with fresh motor,

[Pablo]

Oscar, Oscar, Oscar, What happened to this:

"well im in this thing& i'll make a comment,,,,,you guys that are LATE building and getting
ALL your parts together STILL,youve had at least 3 months to get the car together,,,
youre lucky Jairus is SO LAX on the time limits,,,,,,,
we've all had the same amount of time to get your car together,
some of us have,and its the pits having to wait FOR EXCUSE MAKERS
that need more time,,,,
GIT ER DONE,or wait til the next one,,this is BS,,,
and Mr. Isrealite,i hope when you finally enter,ITS ALL WITHIN THE RULES,.,cause if not,,,
I WILL BE 1 TO CALL YOU OUT,,youre being a real PIA,
grow up and get your $h!t together,son ! "

Tom Scott's Choterrari #19 is in the mail, en-route to San Jose.
#19 made all the deadlines and did everything according to Jairus' Rules.

Those of you who waited until the last minute to gain an advantage by the ability to see all the entries,
and not giving enough time to be challenged as per Jairus' Rules,
Shame on you, and I hope #19 car laps you repeatedly.

Mike K. your comment on having your arm check for windings is a very poor analogy, since there are no restictions on arms in this race. I do see your point, though.

[Gator Bob]

Oscar, you had 3 months to smoke that arm PI what Put a milder arm in it so #19 can lap you repeatedly.

Pablo, how the heck can you ship the the car before my challenge was made ... on the color... please put up a black and white so I can be sure that is 'vintage' Ferrari Red

[The Bugman]

Oscar, Oscar, Oscar, What happened to this:

"well im in this thing& i'll make a comment,,,,,you guys that are LATE building and getting
ALL your parts together STILL,youve had at least 3 months to get the car together,,,
youre lucky Jairus is SO LAX on the time limits,,,,,,,
we've all had the same amount of time to get your car together,
some of us have,and its the pits having to wait FOR EXCUSE MAKERS
that need more time,,,,
GIT ER DONE,or wait til the next one,,this is BS,,,
and Mr. Isrealite,i hope when you finally enter,ITS ALL WITHIN THE RULES,.,cause if not,,,
I WILL BE 1 TO CALL YOU OUT,,youre being a real PIA,
grow up and get your $h!t together,son ! "

Tom Scott's Choterrari #19 is in the mail, en-route to San Jose.
#19 made all the deadlines and did everything according to Jairus' Rules.

Those of you who waited until the last minute to gain an advantage by the ability to see all the entries,
and not giving enough time to be challenged as per Jairus' Rules,
Shame on you, and I hope #19 car laps you repeatedly.

Mike K. your comment on having your arm check for windings is a very poor analogy, since there are no restictions on arms in this race. I do see your point, though.

hey mr.P'blo,,,,why are u ina tizzy
my car has been ready,for quite awhile ,,,just dont get to test it everyday,this is only the 2nd time it was run,,
so im changing ARMS before it gets sent,,,,and im gonna test it again tomorrow and next weekend
if i have to,,,,,,,& why,,,,,,,,because I CAN,, but its gonna be the same Motor can,,,,,
and it will be mailed in plenty of time,,,,,
nuff said here

[Gator Bob]

Oscar - You ARE still getting your parts together and have the advantage of testing on the track where your car will be raced ... that is a bigger advantage then you might realize. I don't think Pablo (and a lot of other entries) even has a King of any kind near by,

So hold out on the call out cracks to this PIA 'son' and take a look at the born on date of the Swamp Buggy (8/23/13). Why don't I have all the components yet ? ... cause "I CAN('t)"

BTW: don't take this as a tizzy, just the facts of real life. Now...Put that in your can and smoke it

[The Bugman]

bob,my car entry has been ready & ENTERED for a couple weeks already,,,,
dumb luck home track advantage i guess,i didnt pick the tracks,i wouldve tested
on our King,no matter where they went,
and as i recall,ive never seen a post that says we cant test as much as,,we want,,,
Mr J tested & changed arms/motors,cause he didnt get the power/smoothness/etc
he wanted on the 1st one,
im changing arms cause it burned,,,,,,,if it didnt burn,
believe me ida left it alone,cause the chassis handles,,,,,,,,,,,good
and if Mr J wants the ARM SPECS after ive got it sorted out,N/P,,,,
ahhhhhhhhh good smoke too,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Jairus]

I went through 3 motors and quite a few arms during my testing. Never smoked one tho....

[Jairus]

Update,
Didn't quite make it to the track the other day but the car ran really well the previous time and fixing the guide flag probably cured the wobbly guide syndrome anyway. So I will be posting my car to Randy in a day or two.

We have all the cars posted that are going to be running. 20 at last count with 2 that are missing bodies.
I will add the pics soon as Noose is finished with his artistic brilliance.
However anyone wants to track test is welcome to use the next week to do so but be sure to have the international cars into the mail ASAP, with the domestic cars mailed out no later than Monday the 24th to ensure delivery in time for a photo shoot and race to follow.

Ordering the shirts tomorrow and hope to have them all out in the mail on the 24th.
Thank you all for taking part in this proxy race. I think its been more exciting than the last one mostly due to the scratch-building factor. But I have heard from some who say the rules were too vague and therefore they wanted to sit this one out.

Well, to those who choose to not take part.... you have a second chance.
A slot blog member emailed me last week asking if the cars could be sent to his track next. We talked and he has volunteered to host another race on two East Coast tracks. Same rules and the current cars will be sent home for the holidays and adjustments or rebuilding/motor swapping etc. So if anyone wants to take part the official announcement will follow after the second race is finished. I plan to send my car regardless if I have to completely redesign it. (I'm thinking floppy pans next)
I love this stuff!

Okay, keep your eyes looking up and the guide in the slot!

[The Bugman]

floppy pans.might as well make em a retro car,,,i thot the thingys were of rigid chassis
with no pan movements,,but ive seen many here,that almost look like theyre a Retro car

[Maximo]

Jairus,

If the Ball's Out Proxy extends to a couple more races on the East Coast, then I am IN! I commit now to that second tour as these cars are too cool not to have them appear in more US slot track venues.

The FRENCH Revolution marches on...!

-Max

[Gator Bob]

My car pictures are up for questions or challenges.

[Jairus]

Looks good to me Bob!

[chief32s]

Well, to those who choose to not take part.... you have a second chance.
A slot blog member emailed me last week asking if the cars could be sent to his track next. We talked and he has volunteered to host another race on two East Coast tracks. Same rules and the current cars will be sent home for the holidays and adjustments or rebuilding/motor swapping etc. So if anyone wants to take part the official announcement will follow after the second race is finished. I plan to send my car regardless if I have to completely redesign it. (I'm thinking floppy pans next)
I love this stuff!

Okay, keep your eyes looking up and the guide in the slot!

Excellent news J, I'm definitely in for Balls-Out II. But I take it that this will be an entirely new series not an extension of Balls-Out I ?

ATB
Al.

[Jaak]

Same here,

I am game for the next one whatever the name maybe.

In fact i am in for all Thingie proxy races to come.

[One_Track_Mind]

floppy pans.might as well make em a retro car,,,i thot the thingys were of rigid chassis
with no pan movements,,but ive seen many here,that almost look like theyre a Retro car

Hey Oscar, that is exactly why mine got built they way it did. I was just saying to my friend Pablo the other day, mine would not probably fair well against the floppies.

[The Bugman]

Hey Oscar, that is exactly why mine got built they way it did. I was just saying to my friend Pablo the other day, mine would not probably fair well against the floppies.

Brian,mine has "no movement" either,,,,,kinda thinking like you,too