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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #120 on: July 12, 2005, 03:40:30 AM »
Quote from: Mikerpm4x4 on July 11, 2005, 08:57:57 PM
Quote from: Shrock on July 11, 2005, 08:53:38 PM
I like it!  What tires are on there?  Doesn't look like the 35 MT/R's from the article.

Jim

I borrowed my freinds Pitbull rockers. I liked them so much I just sold the MTRs today and bought a set for myself!  ;)

Mike

Did you gt my PM??? Check it and see if it went through, I got an error when I posted it, but the same happned last night with a post and the post appared a few minutes later.

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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #121 on: July 12, 2005, 07:07:19 AM »
Quote from: Mikerpm4x4 on July 11, 2005, 08:32:02 PM
Quote from: brlj on July 11, 2005, 02:16:24 PM
I rode in it all day saturday with Mike and I can tell you its one kickass rig!! I broke the spider gears in my front diff Friday evening and Mike was cool enough to offer me a ride Saturday morning!!

There was a few obstacles that I was hesitant on and Mike gave me a look and asked "you goin?" but before I could say anything he answered his own question "your good" and hit it  ;D :o ;D!!!! It was a BIG learning experience for me on how a Tracker can be driven.

Thanks again Mike!!

Bill

A day ride at the melt with Mike.  That should be a Discovery channel Documentry.  He was doing crazy stuff back in 02 with the black rig that I wouldn't hit with the Sammy.  That thing would crawl!  I can't imagine with all the inovation of three years + a purpose built rig.   I konw they can be driven hard but how hard I 'm not sure.  I know I've got a few more weak links to correct.    I need to get back to the melt!

Mike First place, in a Kick  :o   Thats awsome!   What class did they have you in?  Were you grouped with the buggy's or by tire?   

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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #122 on: July 12, 2005, 04:52:13 PM »
It was grouped by tire size. I was in the 36 and under class. Sounds like eric is updating this weekend so im going to add some cool pics from the Melt to the artical.  ;)

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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #123 on: July 16, 2005, 09:03:26 AM »
Mike, you did well.  I'm very impressed with the way you're constantly pushing the envelope and developing new ways to make these already sweet cars even better.  you're a genius, and i really respect your ideas.  Good job.  THe second i saw the finished product i started looking for a new track/kick to do the same thing on.  i know that wasn't your intention, but i think you've started something.  Thanks for such great writeups and detailed explanations.
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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #124 on: July 16, 2005, 09:06:54 AM »
Now it was..
What?
What?
What?


Thats not how to end an article.
Man, I hate cliff hangers :D ;D
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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #125 on: July 16, 2005, 09:15:59 AM »
I just wanted to say this was a way cool project

     Well thought out, well presented and overall Well Done

Thanks Zag
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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #126 on: July 16, 2005, 09:18:00 AM »
Quote from: zaggy on July 16, 2005, 09:15:59 AM
I just wanted to say this was a way cool project

     Well thought out, well presented and overall Well Done

Thanks Zag
Yes, Yes,
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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #127 on: July 16, 2005, 09:24:55 AM »
Now you just need Wild's Turbo 1.6/16v with a nitrous fogger and........oooppps got carried away again.

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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #128 on: July 16, 2005, 10:10:12 AM »
Hi Mike, It looks good. I noticed that you didn't install skid plates. Over the years I have found mine to be invaluable, allowing me to slide over anything I couldn't clear. I know you have had similar experiences in the past with your trucks.

also when you widened the front end did you mod the A arms or widen the frame points?
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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #129 on: July 16, 2005, 11:06:47 AM »
WHEN ARE WE GOING TO HEAR ABOUT THE YOTA CV'S?!?!?(sorry for yelling)

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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #130 on: July 16, 2005, 11:53:52 AM »
Quote from: sidekicksrock on July 16, 2005, 10:10:12 AM
Hi Mike, It looks good. I noticed that you didn't install skid plates. Over the years I have found mine to be invaluable, allowing me to slide over anything I couldn't clear. I know you have had similar experiences in the past with your trucks.

also when you widened the front end did you mod the A arms or widen the frame points?

Theres an article in the article archive on how to widen your IFS along with some other Hagen mods.

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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #131 on: July 16, 2005, 12:12:33 PM »
"Theres an article in the article archive on how to widen your IFS along with some other Hagen mods"

Oh, ok I am familiar with that mod, I thought he did something more radical.

Thanks.

Dave
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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #132 on: July 16, 2005, 04:14:36 PM »
 Clap Clap Clap!!!!   Bravo

How did it come out...   Dollars per pound?     About 1:1 ratio?

....    Doesn't jump well  ???

   Maybe it is closer to a Stadium truck set up,  Suck up the bumps and stay low.   


 :-X  Either That,   or you just aint hitting it fast enough..   ;D     

 Red line all the time               Just Kidding!!!


I only wish my stuff could take a good jump...
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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #133 on: July 16, 2005, 09:57:19 PM »
Quote from: byusnowboarder on July 16, 2005, 09:03:26 AM
Mike, you did well.  I'm very impressed with the way you're constantly pushing the envelope and developing new ways to make these already sweet cars even better.  you're a genius, and i really respect your ideas.  Good job.  THe second i saw the finished product i started looking for a new track/kick to do the same thing on.  i know that wasn't your intention, but i think you've started something.  Thanks for such great writeups and detailed explanations.


Genius! Im no genius. Im definately passionate about these rigs and I like to think outside the box. To be perfectly honest this was loosly based on my freind Jays kick. I know several people who are building simalar rigs after seeing the finished product go. Heck we didnt even get finished before Dan had to have one of his own! The pornstar was born! Chunk also has his black rig under the knife. he calls it the darkstar. Stan (37Kicker on the board) also has one halfway built. I cant remember what he was calling his...i think it was the deathstar. see what Eric started. ;D For those who didnt know Eric named the project Operation Rockstar.

Mike
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Re: ZW Feature: Operation Rockstar Q&A Thread
« Reply #134 on: July 16, 2005, 10:04:27 PM »
Quote from: HotRod on July 16, 2005, 09:06:54 AM
Now it was..
What?
What?
What?


Thats not how to end an article.
Man, I hate cliff hangers :D ;D
Gimmme more

We are going to do an add on to that artical in the next couple of days about the Zukimelt ride and I think a final spec sheet might be a good Idea too. I guess the finally is not finished!
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