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Anyone into R/C?

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

  1. Feb 22, 2016 at 3:47 PM
    XPOTRPR

    XPOTRPR CNC Programmer/Machinist

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    We will see what parts I have by then. Might be able to make something work. Worst case.. You guys can use my lipos.

    I at least got to know my charger better since the Slash is down. Thing is sweet!! So easy and gives me soooo much info during charging.
     
  2. Feb 22, 2016 at 3:55 PM
    BMOC

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    if u guys didnt live so far i'd come bash with you
     
  3. Feb 22, 2016 at 3:59 PM
    XPOTRPR

    XPOTRPR CNC Programmer/Machinist

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    make the drive sometime! lol

    its been a while man..
     
  4. Feb 22, 2016 at 4:12 PM
    Rextinkleton93

    Rextinkleton93 Well-Known Member

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    I'm down to go to the track haha. I've always wanted to try it out. Do they have practice days?
     
  5. Feb 22, 2016 at 4:47 PM
    XPOTRPR

    XPOTRPR CNC Programmer/Machinist

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    New bearings, New driveshaft stubs, New Aluminum Integy rear carriers. Rest of the parts should be here within the week hopefully. :spy:

    20160222_174134.jpg
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2016 at 6:07 PM
    BMOC

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    there's really only 2 official offroad tracks right now. fear farm which is 1/8th scale only and only open on saturdays for racing.

    srs is off greenway and 35th ave and is open every day of the week, it's indoor, and practice is monday, weds, friday and saturday all day. racign tues, thursday and sunday

    i know the owner of hobby action will be opening another indoor track soon down in chandler which will be more in your guys area.
     
  7. Feb 22, 2016 at 6:33 PM
    S and J

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    Took my honcho down to the beach. The little guy performed like a champ!

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  8. Feb 22, 2016 at 6:37 PM
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    ^^^Like to get myself one of those one day.
     
  9. Feb 22, 2016 at 6:39 PM
    S and J

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    It's tax refund season!
     
  10. Feb 22, 2016 at 7:01 PM
    junaitari

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    eh, I just bought a wraith for myself and am building an scx10 for my dad. I think i'm going to have to wait a while. :(
     
  11. Feb 22, 2016 at 7:02 PM
    S and J

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    Oh then you have your own toys!
     
  12. Feb 22, 2016 at 7:05 PM
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    RC are money pits lol no tellin what i have into my wraith.. only thing plastic left is the chassis
     
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  13. Feb 22, 2016 at 7:10 PM
    junaitari

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    yah, look back about 2 or 3 pages and you can see the truck i'm doing for my dad.
     
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  14. Feb 22, 2016 at 7:28 PM
    Aw9d

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    let me know. I'm in chandler and I've been talking to the Chandler BMX track to see if we can rent it out for a day.
     
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  15. Feb 22, 2016 at 8:56 PM
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  16. Feb 22, 2016 at 8:59 PM
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  17. Feb 23, 2016 at 5:10 PM
    XPOTRPR

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    More parts showed up

    Proline Powerstrokes front and rear.

    20160223_180331.jpg

    Ran to the shop to exchange my RPM 2wd c hubs for 4wd ones.. But they didnt have 4wd RPM's in stock. Still waiting for my aluminum ones to show up so picked up the Traxxas Caster Blocks for a temp/backup solution.

    Grabbed some 50wt oil per the shop owners recommendation. Should be good to stiffen up the ride for bashing.
     
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  18. Feb 24, 2016 at 10:58 AM
    Stone Cold ET

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    Lol awesome! Just tell him you want the same design as he did for Adam. He should know what you're talking about :)

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  19. Feb 24, 2016 at 11:02 AM
    XPOTRPR

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    nice! will do. the headlights are even the same.. its crazy.

    what body are you gonna run the stickers on?
     
  20. Feb 24, 2016 at 7:30 PM
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    Here are my two. I've put a lot of hours, time and money into both these rigs and my gear. It's damn near brought my wife to the brink of divorce :devil:. These are older pics and some parts have been changed. Currently have a HobbyWing ESC and Schuur 10.5 in my SC and HobbyWing ESC and Orion 17.5 in my PRS1. I use a RadioPost transmitter to drive both cars. I've backed off a bit and may sell off some extra parts and gear, but I'll always be into RC.

    HobbyPro PRS1 V2:
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    5B8DACF1-BEBE-4AAD-B1BF-FFE486467078_9a571cd2e6e6ce9a519f1c2cd9ca8dabe802c103.jpg

    ANZA Slash 4x2 SC:
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