So, here's my idea...
We pick up a brand spanking new Honda EU-2000 genny (hopefully on a donation or other severely discounted rate) and then hold a contest...
$25 per entry (or maybe we'd need more...)
Nosiest, most annoying generator wins the new EU-2000!
Rules - Genset MUST provide power (hook up a light or something)
The winner's genset will be drained of oil, started back up and let to run until dead.
Who's in?
Mine's not the noisiest, but I'd be in...
Quote from: Jeff on April 28, 2006, 10:08:13 AM
So, here's my idea...
We pick up a brand spanking new Honda EU-2000 genny (hopefully on a donation or other severely discounted rate) and then hold a contest...
$25 per entry (or maybe we'd need more...)
Nosiest, most annoying generator wins the new EU-2000!
Rules - Genset MUST provide power (hook up a light or something)
The winner's genset will be drained of oil, started back up and let to run until dead.
Who's in?
Sounds good, but be sure to run by Gordy. I'm sure he'd be all for that!
There would be many details to work out on it...
1. Get the generator
2. Ensure it is profitable for the wegman fund
Step one: Get underpants
Step 3: Profit! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Can I cheat by removing so much material and everything that possibly baffles sound on mine??? ;D ;D
That wouldn't be cheating, it would be encouraged! Megaphone exhausts would also work well.
If G-Reg could get his moto-gp style RC51 to produce stable AC power, I'm pretty sure he could win! And it would be a good trade off too to blow that sucker up in exchange for a new genset. LOL...
Quote from: Jeff on April 28, 2006, 01:48:14 PM
If G-Reg could get his moto-gp style RC51 to produce stable AC power, I'm pretty sure he could win! And it would be a good trade off too to blow that sucker up in exchange for a new genset. LOL...
Make it a 3000 watt generator and I just might do it.. ;D
Actually make it a Kawasaki Generator and I'm all for it.
Hmm. Trick is, if you use a big motor, you have to load it up well to make noise. So putting a tiny gen on a big motor won't work. Makes it interesting. I like the idea! Would we do it actually by decibel level or what?
Quote from: Nate R on April 29, 2006, 09:33:46 PM
I like the idea! Would we do it actually by decibel level or what?
Dunno... Could be done by decibel or by popular vote for most annoying... It's not always about the amount of noise, but sometimes the type of noise...
How about one powered by a 88TC HD motor with open pipes at 5000rpm? ;D
Let me know on the EU 2000. You are looking at @ $850.00
At cost, less holdbacks will be a good bit less (but it'll still be pricey). I'm hoping to find someone who can donate it or donate say half of it.
I have to make a few calls here to see what I can do.
Quote from: Jeff on April 28, 2006, 10:08:13 AM
So, here's my idea...
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The winner's genset will be drained of oil, started back up and let to run until dead.
My Generator was run with little to no Oil at RA... Till it stopped!
I added oil and it runs just fine.
I would suggest something like a Honda Drop at the benefit.
Charge people to whack it with a sledge hammer! (while its running)
XIII
Quote from: Xian_13 on April 30, 2006, 01:59:44 PM
Charge people to whack it with a sledge hammer! (while its running)
XIII
I'm in for that too!!!
shit. that's right. I didn't think about the low-oil cut-off on most gennys... So we may need to find some other way to blow up a genny...
Quote from: Jeff on April 30, 2006, 05:52:48 PM
shit. that's right. I didn't think about the low-oil cut-off on most gennys... So we may need to find some other way to blow up a genny...
Put nitro methane into the fuel. ;D
BTW you'll be surprised how bad 60% nitro model RCfuel can screw up a chevy 350. ;D
I've got a half full nitrous bottle and a purge kit sitting in my garage...
Winning generator gets a 100 shot for as long as it takes? :o ;D