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Why Drifting will Kill Racing
- By Gregory Alexander
- Published 07/29/2008
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Drifting is the latest extreme sport to rear it's head during the turn of the century, I explore why I believe we have seen the end of motor sport as we know it, drifting marks the beginning of the end for racing. I think that the organisers have lost touch with their audience, while the goal has always been to go as fast as possible, this has now created a scenario where nothing interesting happens after the start, even over-taking would be a huge improvement...
Make Your Own RC Drift Tires
- By Gregory Alexander
- Published 07/26/2008
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Back before RC drifting become as commercial as it is today, we used to use a couple of tricks to get ourselves sideways, I explore a little drift history and explain how you can make your own drift tires on a shoestring.
How to Drift RC Cars
- By Gregory Alexander
- Published 07/21/2008
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Drifting RC Cars is more art than science, to be able to drift you need to know what your car is going to do before it happens, pre-emptively counter steer is the key, in this short article I step the wanna-be drifter through the a drift and how to shift your weight for a successful transition.
How to Convert Your RC Car Into Drift Spec
- By Gregory Alexander
- Published 07/16/2008
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It was bound to happen, the Drift culture has seeped into the world of radio controlled cars, learn how to convert your tired old RC Racer into a championship winning Drift car, I step you thought the basic setup and chassis modifications to get you sideways.
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Mabuchi 540 RS Johnson
- By Gregory Alexander
- Published 07/16/2008
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Did you know that there is a way to get a lot more power out of a standard RC silver can motor? I explain one of the techniques used by the pros to maximise their sealed bell RC motors.
How to decide which RC car to buy
- By Gregory Alexander
- Published 07/12/2008
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The basic rule of thumb is to stick to Electric until you are ready to race the Nitro’s they are insanely fast and a lot can go wrong, run out of batteries for example and the throttle might stick open. While on an electric the car won’t have the change to run away, with internal combustion it’s a different story.
Baseball Instruction Tips on Finding the Best Instructor
- By Jack Elliott
- Published 05/15/2008
- Self Improvement , Sports & Recreation , Hobbies , Games , Recreation
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The fastest way to become a better baseball player is to find an excellent instructor. We provide a number of tips on how best to find one. With these tips, you should be able to up your game in no time.
Why Astronomical Binoculars Are Becoming Popular Over Telescopes
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 05/2/2008
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While observing the stars is considered a scholarly challenge, amateur gazers find it enjoyable entertainment. The opportunity to view the stars in an appreciable way requires a telescope. The need for using sophisticated equipment for viewing the stars has limited the number of participants. More recently binoculars have been used for astronomical viewing.
How Metals Are Chosen And Forged To Make The Best Swords
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 05/2/2008
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While stainless steel might work for forks, spoons, and butter knives, it does not work well for swords. Any sword made of stainless steel does not qualify as genuine because it just will not last. The forging and metallurgical processes that make this sword cause the metal to literally become brittle.
Some Of The Various Types Of Swords Available And Why They Are So Popular
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 05/2/2008
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Several different types of swords exist. Interested buyers can find just about any desired sword, from the medieval broad swords to the fencing swords to Cavalry sabers to swords with Asian influence in them if they just know where to look.

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