Anyone here into R/C's?
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Originally Posted by Bartak1
Sometimes I think it would be cool to have one to play around with. I dont think it would get to much use from me though.
Cool little things though. Can they do and sweet tricks?
Cool little things though. Can they do and sweet tricks?
There's alot of go fast hop-up parts for the mini's too.
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Originally Posted by Bent6
Those are RS4-2? The RS4-3 have dogbones going to the front and rear. The belt-drives might be a little better for racing but are prone to throwing belts if you drive near gravel.
The RS4-3's have proven themselves durable. The neighbor kids all ask to drive them when we are out. The neighbor kid rolled mine so good, that he broke three control arms and a knuckle
A local hobby shop still has racing, but it's in the summer, and we are very busy then.
The RS4-3's have proven themselves durable. The neighbor kids all ask to drive them when we are out. The neighbor kid rolled mine so good, that he broke three control arms and a knuckle
A local hobby shop still has racing, but it's in the summer, and we are very busy then.
That's precisely why I just let the kiddos steer, and I control the throttle. If they're big enough I just tell them no. If they persist, I yell "It's mine, and you're not playing with it."
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Originally Posted by Krohbar
I've got an RC10-T2, but it's been collecting dust for a while now too...
They're pretty fast even with the stock associated motor. I gave alot of the parts off of it to one of my buddies that needed them. I still have the chassis if I ever want to build it back up though.
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Originally Posted by Damestic89
I have a Team Losi All wheel drive r/c car. Should have bought a truck because I rarly ever drive the car and it gets boring on the street.
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Originally Posted by Budha05STX
In the funny car, I was running OS .15's.....parts were easily available and the motors were cheap (in case I couldn't just replace the sleeve, piston, con rod, crankshaft, etc.).
In the prostock, I was running an HPI .12 for all the same reasons above.
These were both bracket racers.
In the prostock, I was running an HPI .12 for all the same reasons above.
These were both bracket racers.
It's not all about speed,
FUN is the word I'm looking for...
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From: Houston
Originally Posted by Peacemaker
That's so cool. Have you raced with any of the well known racers like Cliff Lett, Mike Dumas, Jay Halsey, etc?
Have you raced with any of the well known racers like Cliff Lett, Mike Dumas, Jay Halsey, etc?Last edited by scott1981; Jul 12, 2007 at 10:06 PM.
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Originally Posted by Peacemaker
What about a mini 1/18 scale that you can tote around anywhere without much hassle? Just whip it out and run it in an open parking lot. There's alot of go fast hop-up parts for the mini's too.
There's alot of go fast hop-up parts for the mini's too.I didnt even know they made mini ones. I think I would like a reg. size one though. What scale are the ones you guys talk about even?
Are these things fairly expensive or not? I spose it all depends how into it you are...just something that I can run around and jump off stuff and haul **** with
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I have the traxxas E-Maxx. (electric version of the T maxx).
It doesnt have the speed of the T but will drag it around all day. It has alot of torque and does nice 40foot or better wheelies in stock trim. Mine has been collecting dust lately.
I added big bore shocks (bent the stockers), a wheelie bar and new front cross member and bumper due to some 10' jumps. I mostly chase the dog around the yard with it
It doesnt have the speed of the T but will drag it around all day. It has alot of torque and does nice 40foot or better wheelies in stock trim. Mine has been collecting dust lately.
I added big bore shocks (bent the stockers), a wheelie bar and new front cross member and bumper due to some 10' jumps. I mostly chase the dog around the yard with it
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That's amazing. Man... I'd bet it's an honor just to be in the same race with those guys.
I'd bet it's an honor just to be in the same race with those guys.
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RC Stuff... There's a huge hole in my wallet. I've got a RC airplane... A Hobbico Airvista trainer with an OS .40 in it. Also, I've got a Mini - Z that I dumped tons of money into, clear chassis, hopped up motor, Ferrari 360 Modena body, etc. Drove it into a freakin pool. 
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When I made my wife get it for me fathers day she talked all kinds of smack about me never driving it. I have probable run 20gal in that thing. I take it out every ride. That think will smoke my son on his PW50
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Originally Posted by Zaairman
RC Stuff... There's a huge hole in my wallet. I've got a RC airplane... A Hobbico Airvista trainer with an OS .40 in it. Also, I've got a Mini - Z that I dumped tons of money into, clear chassis, hopped up motor, Ferrari 360 Modena body, etc. Drove it into a freakin pool.
Hahahahaha.....man Zach, you drove a boat into a truck and a car into a pool...I dont even know what to say.
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Originally Posted by Bartak1
I didnt even know they made mini ones. I think I would like a reg. size one though. What scale are the ones you guys talk about even?
Are these things fairly expensive or not? I spose it all depends how into it you are...just something that I can run around and jump off stuff and haul **** with
Are these things fairly expensive or not? I spose it all depends how into it you are...just something that I can run around and jump off stuff and haul **** with
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just something that I can run around and jump off stuff and haul **** with.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXNJJ0**&P=R
Here's a 1/10 scale buggy that's good for bashing around also:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXRLP3**&P=ML
Here's a few "must have parts" that fit either truck:
You'll need this aluminum idler gear to bullet-proof the transmission. The "stock" plastic idler gear will eventually strip:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXJJ94&P=ML
This bumper will save alot of broken front suspension parts:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXPUP9&P=ML
You'll want bearings and bearing carriers because the kit comes with bushings that wear out prematurely...
5x11x4mm Ball Bearings: (They say they're for the Nitro Stampede, but they'll fit the RPM Carriers)
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXD026&P=7
Bearing carriers: (must have for the 5x11x4mm bearings)
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXNY89&P=ML
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXNY90&P=ML
These 6-cell nimh batteries will give you plenty of power and runtime with the stock motor that comes with it:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXLWR4&P=ML
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXJZD1&P=ML
These connectors will flow more current than the stock white battery/esc connectors, and have less resistance (the stock connectors melt with these high mAh nimh batteries anyway). You'll need about 4 pair. You have to solder them on the battery, esc, and charger jfyi.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXKX39&P=ML
This is a good charger:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXRST9&P=ML
If you want to find hop-up parts, go here: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0012p?&M=TRA. Just click on your model, and they'll have any part you'll need.
That's all you need to get started.
May I suggest that you go here and register if you are interested in getting one of these R/C's http://monster.traxxas.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5 and do a search or just ask someone if you have any questions to find out how to do this stuff. I'm a member there, and they helped me build mine.
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