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Well probably not quite true – but – there is a significant driver (identity yet to be revealed) who will bring a huge amount of skill and set up knowledge to the team.
Watch this space.

59 responses to “The Stig joins Action R/C Team Schumacher”

  1. 'The Reaper' Avatar

    Hmmm…..wonder who this could be??? I have heard he will make a debut at the NRT.
    Or might he (or she) be seen around Brisbane testing secretly over the next few weeks??? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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  2. heavy Avatar

    She could or then again he might not. 😆 😆
    The NRT would be a suitable event to make a debut at – hope you’re right cause Scott and I will be at that one as well – we’ll be able to watch the action.

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  3. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    If its not keith, its Anthony for sure 🙂

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  4. Chow Avatar

    I’ve been called other thing but not the Stig 😆 Jeez thanks Heavy 😆 😆

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  5. heavy Avatar
    heavy

    aah no and no – not yet – but both worthy contenders and desired as members of the team.

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  6. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    Lenord

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  7. heavy Avatar
    heavy

    Lenord – now there’s an idea – close but no cigar. By the way it’s not Leonard either.

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  8. BIG MAC Avatar
    BIG MAC

    Not me :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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  9. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    i cant spell, sorry leonard 🙂

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  10. vazzo Avatar
    vazzo

    If he’s been referred to as the “STIG” he has to be MOD. How about JP, Shapo or Dooley?

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  11. 'The Reaper' Avatar

    All I have to say is that whoever this person is…..he is a turncoat!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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  12. 'The Reaper' Avatar

    No worries Paul – some people even say leo – nord.
    😯
    Heavy – ???????????????????????????????? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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  13. heavy Avatar

    Big Mac – you’re right.
    Vazzo – haven’t you watched the real Stig – he does laps in the slow (540) medium (stock) and fast (mod) cars so our Stig could be from any class. Dooley – is he back ?
    The Reaper – not necessarily
    and some say “leonerd” – but not usually a second time 😆 😆 😆
    Our Stig is not just a good driver but also a car tuner, preparer and even ……… no that would be too much of a clue.

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  14. TimW Avatar
    TimW

    Is it Adrian Beggs?

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  15. Toby Bailey Avatar
    Toby Bailey

    I thought I was already part of the team… 😦

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  16. Tony L Avatar
    Tony L

    Come on you guys. The stig will be doing testing in secret for Team Action r/c, and passing those setups through the Schuie Camp. Look for the driver in the pits with the helmet on. 🙄

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  17. vazzo Avatar
    vazzo

    How funny would it be if he did actually rock up and race in a full stig suit. 😆

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  18. scott Avatar

    :mrgreen: that would be classic vazzo. just have to watch the entry list for the gold coast NR race and see if “the stig” appears

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  19. Tony L Avatar
    Tony L

    Scott, any more clues to who this Stig may be ❓ ❓ ❓ ❓ ❓

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  20. 'The Reaper' Avatar

    Clue….MIDNIGHT BLUE!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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  21. heavy Avatar

    Sorry Leonard – you can’t give the clues when you don’t know the answer

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  22. Tony L Avatar
    Tony L

    Clue Heavy ❓ ❓ ❓

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  23. scott Avatar

    some say….that he has adjustable timing….and that he uses Paragon FX II as aftershave…

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  24. Robert Avatar

    What about Johnny ? Isn’t he meant to be coming back?

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  25. scott Avatar

    😉
    some say…that he can balance a 2s LiPo just by looking at it…and that he knows more about tuning R/C cars than most people have forgotten… 😯

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  26. Tony L Avatar
    Tony L

    Clinton ❓ ❓

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  27. scott Avatar

    😈
    some say…that he eats schumacher diff lube for breakfast…and that his protege is a young man named masami…
    😎

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  28. heavy Avatar

    some say … that the ActionRC Stig will come disguised as a normal racer, no white helmet or driving suit 😆 😆

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  29. Heavy Avatar
    Heavy

    Here’s a Mi4 setup from Stig for you to try (actually it’s from Racer Z who may or may not be the Stig – but the set up has been winning races )
    Front ——–
    Shocks 40 weight 3 hole pistons
    Stock swaybar
    Spool
    .5 toe out in the front
    Camber links kit settings
    Upper shock mount center hole
    Shock all the way out on the arm
    1.0 camber
    5 mm ride height
    Droop 6mm
    Sorex 36 SJR
    White springs
    Rear———-
    Shocks 35 weight oil 3hole pistons White springs
    Diff loose but no slip
    Kit suspension bridges
    Upper mounting for shock middle hole
    Lower mounting outer on arm
    3 degrees of toe (Kit set-up)
    droop 5 mm
    Sorex 36 SJR
    Protoform Mazda speed 6
    Long on rear camber links with 1mm spacer under rear ball on hub
    Rear sway bar disconnected
    1.5 rear camber

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  30. Tony L Avatar
    Tony L

    White Springs ❓ ❓ ❓ Stig has eaten too much diff grease. 😆 😆

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  31. clinton Avatar
    clinton

    andrew abbott :mrgreen:

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  32. heavy Avatar
    heavy

    Good idea Clinton, I’ll give him a call

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  33. Tim Avatar
    Tim

    Big question is will the STIG be seen at bayside testing tomorrow?

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  34. vazzo Avatar
    vazzo

    Could it be lil Johhny Laspina ❓ I heard the young gun had moved from GAS to EP.

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  35. heavy Avatar
    heavy

    Tim – possibly but in his disguise as a racer how will we know.
    Vazzo – and he does have a Schumacher I believe but not a Mi4.

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  36. Tony L Avatar
    Tony L

    Vazzo 💡 It must be you. 😕 Your the only Schuie driver who hasn’t upgraded to a M I-4 yet. 😆 😆

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  37. vazzo Avatar
    vazzo

    😆 I think Heavy mentioned something about talent Tony….something I clearly dont have 😆
    But seriously I think Ill upgrade when the Mi6 comes out and hopefully it’s the “James Bond Worlds Edition”

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  38. heavy Avatar
    heavy

    To keep faith with the Top Gear people – who never reveal the true identity of the Stig – we will have to be the same.
    I may have a Mi4 going cheap after the Nats as Scott and I will need 2 cars for that event but will probably drop back to 1 car after the event, so if anyone is a bit short of $ and can wait till November 24th they might get a good deal, built and tuned by Scott and done one event only in Super Stock.

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  39. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    its got to be adrian beggs. garunteed , yes i cant spell

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  40. vazzo Avatar
    vazzo

    Keep that one for me Heavy, pretty well have a buyer for my 3.5 so Ill be happy to take it. :mrgreen:

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  41. tones Avatar
    tones

    does it have to be?
    ive just been wrenching on a nice purple (midnight blue!) car…. 😈

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  42. heavy Avatar

    Anthony, Anthony if you had a Schumacher you wouldn’t have to be home wrenching on it on a Saturday night – you could be out on the town… maybe with the Stig 😆

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  43. The Stig Avatar
    The Stig

    Here is a sneak preview… 😉

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  44. Heavy Avatar

    How are we going to keep Bob under control now

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  45. Tony L Avatar
    Tony L

    Barger, How on earth will you get your
    setups right now with the Stig leaning over your pit table.

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  46. Barger Avatar
    Barger

    😆 Its all in the way you hold your mouth 😆 or her…….

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  47. Tony L Avatar
    Tony L

    Barger I am still on my L plates in a new class, so I will need the Stig for many tutorials. 😆 😆

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  48. heavy Avatar
    heavy

    The Stig’s parcel arrived to day from Schumacher headquarters.
    And also some other spares and options etc

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  49. vazzo Avatar
    vazzo

    She was at the track on Sunday, I thought she was into GAS though.

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  50. Tony L Avatar
    Tony L

    😯 😯 Yeah vazzo…….I think the stig was at Bayside on Sunday…….Right you are. 😯 🙄 🙄

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