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Anyone into R/C?

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by A.D., Feb 7, 2009.

  1. Aug 16, 2012 at 3:30 PM
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    littledvl

    littledvl ride BMX!

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    Added a dinky hitch to my honcho, now time to make some trailers for all my boats :D

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  2. Aug 16, 2012 at 3:48 PM
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    PERFORMANCE Custom Turbo Setup FRONT SUSPENSION Drop Spindles by Aaron Carswell 01-04 Swaybar Endlinks Energy Suspension Endlink Bushings Cando Upper Control arms QA1 coilovers with 8" spring Custom 4 pot Brembo BBK Modified lower control arms with mjbfab qa1 mounting plates and Poly bushing sleeves REAR SUSPENSION Chasis Tech drop leafs QA1 adjustable shocks weld in drop notch Gas tank cross member bridge 3" angled blocks 2013 Double Cab Short Bed TRD Sport Eibach Pro Truck Shocks front and rear Lifted to the 3rd setting on the front shocks
  3. Aug 16, 2012 at 4:33 PM
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    t4daddy

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    Looks good all but that light bar, it's a pretty weak effort compaired to the rest of the build. Window nets need replaced as well.
     
  4. Aug 16, 2012 at 4:48 PM
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    SACTOWN

    SACTOWN ???????????????????????

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    Picky picky picky
     
  5. Aug 16, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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    Lol.. Just saying, the rest looks great. But that lightbar/guard looks like he was wanting to go to bed, but determined to finish first.
     
  6. Aug 16, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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    epa4wd

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    well I'm leaning towards it, $100 extra in the pocket would be good for better electronics. The Mugen mbx6e looks good too, similar layout to the AE, but not a fan of the pivot balls on front arms so not sure...
     
  7. Aug 16, 2012 at 6:53 PM
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    You'll be happy, I dont think you can go wrong with the Factory Team.
     
  8. Aug 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM
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    TenBeers

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    Yes, but mid-motor is only recommended for an indoor carpet track and requires an extra gear in the tranny. I've never even seen a carpet track. I like the idea, but a 2WD 10th scale on a dirt track needs more weight in the back.

    The Losi kit is solid, but the "stock" setup is only average. You have to buy a lot of extra stuff to get it set up well, but it's easy to change stuff and it's been a tough buggy. The standard Frank Root setup is sweet.
     
  9. Aug 16, 2012 at 7:01 PM
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    SACTOWN

    SACTOWN ???????????????????????

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    Sounds like something I would do
     
  10. Aug 16, 2012 at 7:11 PM
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    t4daddy

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    I run with a guy that as one, looked it over many times, but just never new you set it up mid motor layout. I wouldn't mind having a tad more weight towards the front on my J82, already run my packs as far forwards as possible.
     
  11. Aug 16, 2012 at 7:50 PM
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    mjbtaco

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    Will be doing a long term review on som Hudy 1.5mm, 2mm, and 2.5mm hex tools I got from amainhobbies.com, and also on some m3x8mm, and m3x10mm counter sunk screws that i got from hexcrews.com

    Will update soon when I start building kits!

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  12. Aug 16, 2012 at 8:28 PM
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    I'll steal your thunder and do the review right now. The best tools on the market.. It does, however, appear they changed the handles. I prefer knurled aluminum. Can't speak on the screws.
     
  13. Aug 16, 2012 at 9:05 PM
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    I like the D8T except for the fact that I still have to buy a motor.. already have a radio system... It doesn't come with servos, either, right?

    I want a nitro 1/8th buggy or truggy for under $400 bucks..

    What about the Kyosho Infernos?

    AE 4 LYFE YA'LL
     
  14. Aug 16, 2012 at 9:23 PM
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    I told you before, what I wanted...
     
  15. Aug 16, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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    BAMFTACO

    BAMFTACO Another day another beer

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    Got a few more pics I'll upload later
     
  16. Aug 16, 2012 at 9:50 PM
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    lol
    these are the v2 with plastic handles. they still sell the aluminum handles but they are much more expensive, these use the same tips though.
     
  17. Aug 16, 2012 at 9:53 PM
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    t4daddy

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    My experience is, they will out last you. Seems Fink dropped for a set awhile back as well.
     
  18. Aug 16, 2012 at 9:54 PM
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    mjbtaco

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    thats good to hear cuz the other tools i have suck ass. i always end up strippign screws with my shitty tools. Im going to be building 2 kits soon so that should put them to the test lol
     
  19. Aug 16, 2012 at 10:34 PM
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    Dcpsychobilly

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    Bumpers, skids, lights and more lights, trail gear bumper, sliders, front kings, dakar lift leaf springs rear, corbeau seats
    I gotta stop checking this thread until I get my hands on a crawler of some sort lol. I think I might go with a wraith, which if I do will be turned into a wroncho :D.
    But I gotta get it first lol
     
  20. Aug 17, 2012 at 12:19 AM
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    BAMFTACO

    BAMFTACO Another day another beer

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    In that pic my buddy has a wraith and then next to the hancho the one in front is my dingo found a cool spot today.
     

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