Official Thunder Tiger ST-1 Thread

[Toughtrax]

Good point I guess the worst they can say is NO and I can stand that my wife tells me that all the time LOL

[Toughtrax]

I've got a question off subject but I was wondering if one of you guys would know is Mugen going to stop or have they stoped production of the MSR1005 Pipe? Everyplace I see says it's a special order

[Tex]

I think they stopped calling it "mugen" and call it "Ninja" now....

It's a Ninja 1005

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

i bet the price went up about 30$ too LOL

[Toughtrax]

is it the same pipe just different name or different internals?

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different name

[Mr. Tune]

speaking of resumes....what the heck does an rc resume look like? Any examples out there?

[Ponch]

Mike, if you want me to remove this, LMK. This is Mike Czech's resume.

Introduction

As R/C racing grows larger and larger, the competition becomes more and more difficult. With the rise in the number of tracks opening, along with large racing events, the cost of racing can become quite steep. Thus, I am currently looking for sponsorship opportunities from companies, such as yourselves, to help offset some of these costs. As I become a more talented racer, I will be attending some of the larger events this upcoming season. Such as, Kyosho Masters Race, North Division Pro Series races, along with other high profile races across the country. I will also be attending local races throughout the season. Therefore, with your help this season, I believe I could be a very successful racer.

Personal Information

Name: Michael Czech

Birth date:

Residence:

Home Phone:

Racing Class: 1/8th scale off-road buggy

Local Tracks:

Hardesty’s R/C Raceway (Hamlet Indiana)
Leisure Hours R/C Raceway (Joliet Illinois)
Rock Pile (Madison Wisconsin)
The Nitrofarm (Wisconsin)
CRCRC (Ohio)
Dirt Country (Ohio)
RSJ Raceways (Libertyville Illinois)
Years Racing: 3

Current Sponsors: Maxspeed Designs, Monster Energy Drink, Pro-Line, Al’s Hobby Shop, TTR, Team Helotes

Non-racing Background

I am currently a fulltime student at St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights IL, where I play Baseball, Hockey, and Football. I am a straight “A” student with a G.P.A of over 4.00. Although my main hobby is racing, I also enjoy painting bodies along with other things.

Racing Highlights

2005

Illinois Indoor State Championships

Leisure hours raceway

8th place (1/8th scale expert-A main)

2nd Round R/C Pro Series North

Hardesty’s Raceway

4th place (1/8th scale expert-C main)

1st Round Missouri Off-Road points Series

Mid America R/C club Brighton, IL

4th place (1/8th Scale Expert-A main)

Kyosho Masters USA

Dirtburner’s R/C club St. Louis, MO

7th place (1/8th Scale Expert-C main)

2004

Fall Flameout

The Nitro Farm

5th place (1/8th scale expert-A main)

Summer Shootout

The Nitro Farm

6th place (1/8th scale expert-A main)

2nd Round R/C Pro Series North

Hardesty’s Raceway

1st place (1/8th scale Sportsman-A main)

Kyosho Nitro Challenge

Dirtburners

1st place (1/8th scale expert-E main)

1st Round Wisconsin Off-road Points Series

2nd place (1/8th scale expert-B main)

* I have also attended numerous club races and large events at countless tracks, always placing in the A-main. Along with placing in the top 5 at nearly every club race I attend.

Why I Would Make a Strong Addition to Your Racing Team

As an avid R/C enthusiast I make it a point to race competitively, while trying to make sure the people around me, along with myself, are having fun. I am very helpful at the track and will offer any assistance, whether it be advice or being a pitman, where needed. I also consider myself one of the most courteous and respectful drivers around. I have no problem with letting a faster driver pass, and I see no need for the bump and run. I also regularly visit R/C forums, such as The Starting Grid, to offer advice and friendly conversation with my fellow racers. Each time I race, I look at it as chance to better my skills and learn something new as a racer. I race with many drivers who have been doing this for more years than I have been alive, and I take all the advice and help I can get. I attribute my success to all of the drivers I race with, many of whom are sponsored and represent their products well. I too would like the opportunity to spread the word on the quality of products I use. As a 15 yr old kid I do not have many sources of income, and with my main sponsor being my Dad, money can get tight. Therefore, I believe a sponsorship would be extremely helpful for me to attend the larger scale races, and furthering my racing career.

References

Mark Ortega

Sonny Ochoa

Dave Mettetal

Scott Cramer

Joe Torres

Tim Evans

Dan Evans

Chris Arnold

Tony Drimmel

Chris and Matt Gosch

***Phone Numbers available upon request.

[Casketman]

I had a guy at my old local track here in kankakee that was with GS. It wasnt much,like parts just over cost or something. I think they sent him a form(email or fax,forget) and he filled it out. BS on most of it cause it asked what races he had planned on running in and stuff like that. And he got the deal. He had to email the guy every monday with results from the races he was in that week and weekend. He said he just BS'ed on those too cause 1.he didnt alway race. And 2,he was normally the only truggy in the house lol.

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ya thats mine just with different sponsors on it and some different contacts

[Ponch]

Hey, how do you say Sonny O's last name? Oak-hoa? O-cho-aah?

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Ochoa Oh-cho-uh

[Ponch]

Ok, thanks.

[Toughtrax]

I know someone was asking for a pic of the steering mod and I found one of how I did mine.

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here ya go rocco, check out my buggy and truggy lol
http://acehobby.com/ace/ttr_drivers.htm

[Casketman]

Ok werks boy. What about the 3-port? I only ask because I am thinking ahead here.I know motors like them are not known for high end power like most others. But Summer outdoor is ending shortly and indoor is soon to start. So having a motor that is like that 7-port might be overkill indoors. Which is why I am thinking 3-port(plus the cost too! LOL).
Also,the Novarossi T21bf 3-port has cought my eye.

Also,just got my quart of werks 30%,going to give that a shot,see how well it does.

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

the three ports are reallly good too, I have not run one yet but everyone claims more bottom with a little less top. great buggy motor indoor, i dont know how it would be in a truggy? Alot of guys ran the Nova 3 port indoor, so i would imagine that it would be plenty

[Casketman]

I already know the JP-2 pipe is the pipe that would work good(help the top end) What other pipes are known to be good? I already know about the 9886 type pipes. But I am talking more about how strong they are and so on. I know I need a pipe that gives me good high end power.

[rocco79]

here ya go rocco, check out my buggy and truggy lol
http://acehobby.com/ace/ttr_drivers.htm

Looks good Mike.... Hey whos the guy pictured 4 above you???:p: :p: :p: :p: :p:

[MX_KEVIN]

I just installed my new t21bf in my buggy...Damn she was tight. So far I like it alot but I only have 3 tanks threw it. After some minor needle adjustments im ready to take the buggy Amain win this weekend

[rocco79]

Casketman... Il try and help...

I run a Nova .21bf in my buggy and it has fast become my favorite engine... It has about a gallon and a half through it and it is a wicked CHEAP motor. Easiest break-in ive ever experinced and i havent turned a needle more than a few hours ethier direction since break-in.. "Set it and forget it!" (LOL! infomerical) By far an excellent .21

As for pipes on it .. I DID NOT like the jp-2 on this engine.. On the back straight it didnt feel like the motor would reach its powerband till the last 1/4 of the straight. Its would sound like it would shift gears! But then i would have to instantly brake for the turn...
The novarossi 9853 (low-mid) is the pipe for this mill (IMO).. Throttle response is much sharper AND much more lineal with the 9853. With the jp2 motor performance/sound just didnt feel like it was sync'ed up with what i was doing with the trigger...
The 9853 doesnt hamper the high ethier. It does make the bottom feel very strong but still controlable.
Ofcourse this is all in a Jammin buggy... But i think tryin one in your truck might be cool! Ive read of guys using them and being happy with them in trugs!

Just to give you an idea of power... Out of a corner it pulls on a modded ws7III and holds the lead till about half way down the straight, Then the ws7 puts about a car on it going into the berm... Not bad for a 170 dollar engine!!!

[Toughtrax]

Whats up Rocco long time no talk, on the Nova motor are you useing the Long or short manifold?

[Ponch]

Nvm.

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the JP2 and JP3 are supposed to be good as well as the 2050 and the 53

[rocco79]

Whats up Rocco long time no talk, on the Nova motor are you useing the Long or short manifold?

Hey buddy! Im using the one that comes with the 9853 so i think its a short...


Btw mike.... The jp-2 blows IMO.... The jp1 i have seems much better top and bottom... I think slim mentioned somthin along these lines when he was racing dominic ( I think) he mentioned rpms werent there