Anyone here into R/C's?
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I saw one of those in an RC Modeler mag. They're neat looking, that's for sure. Yeah, it's big and slow (I think the top speed was 7.4 mph), but it's more of a replica model like you said than anything else. I'd like to have one though. Btw, thanks for the link to the MT forums.
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Originally Posted by Joe A.
So far in my mini garage is a Revo 3.3, a Jato 3.3, an Ultra LX Comp2 and a T-Rex 450 SE. And I just started in the hobby 2 years ago!!
It is a blast though. My son who is 3 gets a kick out of them. I'll go as far as letting him take control of the steering but not the throttle. He loves going to the races with me and seeing all the different "big trucks" as he calls them
It is a blast though. My son who is 3 gets a kick out of them. I'll go as far as letting him take control of the steering but not the throttle. He loves going to the races with me and seeing all the different "big trucks" as he calls them
Good to hear you and your son are having fun with the hobby. 
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From: Virginia Beach
Originally Posted by SlammaJamma
Check these out. Called the Tamiya Highlift. It's not really built for speed just meant to be more of a "scale" r/c (realistic). They come with a 3 speed tranny and use leafsprings just like a real truck. Only problem is they'll run you about $350 just for the truck, then you need another 150-200$$ worth of electronics to put in it. Looks awesome though.
Here's a link to a gallery full of them.
http://www.myrcmt.com/bd/showthread.php?t=1438
For those of you interested in r/c monster trucks, you should visit the forum at
www.rcmt.net. It's like the F150online.com for r/c trucks.
Here's a link to a gallery full of them.
http://www.myrcmt.com/bd/showthread.php?t=1438
For those of you interested in r/c monster trucks, you should visit the forum at
www.rcmt.net. It's like the F150online.com for r/c trucks.
anyone know anything about the JATO's? two of my buddies picked up traxxas' and i was thinking about getting one. orr maybe i'll get a hydrofoam and surprise the hell out of em.
and this vid is sweet as well:
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Np Peace
Here's a vid of what a High-lift is designed for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laMs3CoxGBQ
Almost looks real
Here's a vid of what a High-lift is designed for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laMs3CoxGBQ
Almost looks real
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From: St. Charles, MO
Originally Posted by Peacemaker
Ahh, the mini-z's. If you ever get back into the hobby, here's the link to those radios...
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPZT7&P=7
If you ever get back into the hobby, here's the link to those radios...http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPZT7&P=7
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Originally Posted by Peacemaker
Man, that sucks. They make a radio system now with a microprocessor in the receiver called "spread spectrum" that constantly switches frequency to keep your frequency clear and uninterrupted at all times. It's a bit pricey, but so is your car going into a pool. :o
Look on towerhobbies.com for spread spectrum (or it might be spelled specktrum), if you're interested.
Look on towerhobbies.com for spread spectrum (or it might be spelled specktrum), if you're interested.
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Originally Posted by Big Slick
anyone know anything about the JATO's? two of my buddies picked up traxxas' and i was thinking about getting one. orr maybe i'll get a hydrofoam and surprise the hell out of em.
and this vid is sweet as well:
RC Drifting
I know the Jato 3.3 is the most mechanically sophisticated r/c Traxxas has ever built. They're suspension setups are a step above anything else out there. And I know they're fast.
I've never ran one, but everyone I talk to that has one really likes their's.
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Originally Posted by Peacemaker
Who do you think will win?
I know the Jato 3.3 is the most mechanically sophisticated r/c Traxxas has ever built. They're suspension setups are a step above anything else out there. And I know they're fast. I've never ran one, but everyone I talk to that has one really likes their's.
I know the Jato 3.3 is the most mechanically sophisticated r/c Traxxas has ever built. They're suspension setups are a step above anything else out there. And I know they're fast.
I've never ran one, but everyone I talk to that has one really likes their's.
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Originally Posted by Peacemaker
I liked that vid Slamma. Thanks.
Nice car Zaairman! Those would be cool for running indoor... If only I had the room.
Nice car Zaairman! Those would be cool for running indoor... If only I had the room.
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Originally Posted by Zaairman
They are crazy fast... My favorite thing to do was to mop a section of the wood floors, do donuts on the wet floor while it dried, then drive on the freshly mopped section. Thing handled like no other.
/ I used to do that at the local slot car track, but I just spit on the rear foam tires, sit my Dale Earnhardt #3 nascar down on the track, pull the trigger, and watch em' burn! Whooo-hoooo! Go Dale! Yeah! Wooo!
THAT is what I want 
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Originally Posted by Peacemaker
I know the Jato 3.3 is the most mechanically sophisticated r/c Traxxas has ever built. They're suspension setups are a step above anything else out there. And I know they're fast. I've never ran one, but everyone I talk to that has one really likes their's.
I've never ran one, but everyone I talk to that has one really likes their's.I have yet to see anyone be able to race the Jato off-road though. Too much speed coupled with it being a 2WD makes it almost impossible to control. Some have actually swapped out motors and converted it to a single speed and had SOME success
Here is my Jato 3.3
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Originally Posted by SlammaJamma
Check these out. Called the Tamiya Highlift. It's not really built for speed just meant to be more of a "scale" r/c (realistic). They come with a 3 speed tranny and use leafsprings just like a real truck. Only problem is they'll run you about $350 just for the truck, then you need another 150-200$$ worth of electronics to put in it. Looks awesome though.
Here's a link to a gallery full of them.
http://www.myrcmt.com/bd/showthread.php?t=1438
For those of you interested in r/c monster trucks, you should visit the forum at
www.rcmt.net. It's like the F150online.com for r/c trucks.
Here's a link to a gallery full of them.
http://www.myrcmt.com/bd/showthread.php?t=1438
For those of you interested in r/c monster trucks, you should visit the forum at
www.rcmt.net. It's like the F150online.com for r/c trucks.