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Anyone into R/C?

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

  1. Nov 28, 2024 at 1:21 PM
    Kwikvette

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    I had no intentions of buying anything today after buying a new camshaft sensor, tools, and a bunch of gifts for others all last night:rofl::bananadead:

    At $100 for a badass bodied RC, no brainer!
     
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  2. Nov 28, 2024 at 2:05 PM
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    @Roody if you don't buy it, I'm gonna tag you every day that I take mine out to enjoy :luvya:
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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    Absolutely none lol. Picked up my first crawler (ascent18) about a week ago :rofl:
     
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  4. Nov 28, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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    Now that is just evil lol

    I'm very fortunate that I have a bunch of crawlers but it feels like never enough time to actually get out and use them beyond my back yard "course"
     
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  6. Nov 28, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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    Well shoot that makes sense

    This is my first; I've had fully customizable buggies I'd race at the track (indoor and out) as well as fast bashers

    So I'll rely on y'all for the best upgrades for this thing
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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    Wheels and tires, then servo if needed
     
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  8. Nov 28, 2024 at 4:14 PM
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    Keyword "if"

    Are you implying the FCX18 doesn't suffer having a horrible servo like the SCX24 does?

    If so, that's great to hear
     
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  10. Nov 28, 2024 at 4:20 PM
    but why tho

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    100% worth it imo. it’s a fun little truck.
     
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  11. Nov 28, 2024 at 5:04 PM
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    Same here. Maybe something is up with their site, there was supposed to be more time on the sale... if you find a way to purchase at $99 let me know, was literally going to buy it now after dealing with some house BS and now it's not working lol
     
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  12. Nov 28, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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    The sale might correlate with that of the FMS flash sale - it was available only for the blue color

    Clicking the link shows that it's still available
     
  13. Nov 28, 2024 at 5:50 PM
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    Only at $179 on HobbyZone and $149 on FMS :/
     
  14. Nov 28, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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    Oooooh it's over!

    Yeah that FMS sale for $99 lasted for only 5 seconds. :bananadead:
     
  15. Nov 28, 2024 at 5:52 PM
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    Shit! It literally had a countdown with 2.xx days left, how did I miss that
     
  16. Nov 28, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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    Ah shoot here I thought you didn't want it at all :rofl:
     
  17. Nov 28, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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    Oh I did, I was just doing due diligence and making sure that decision was made when a space heater tripped a circuit breaker which derailed my plan to sit down and order it
     
  18. Nov 28, 2024 at 6:20 PM
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    I would grab one at 99 bucks. Ill keep an eye out tomorrow too
     
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  19. Nov 28, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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    Ditto. If anyone else happens upon a $99 FCX18 deal please let us know...
     
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  20. Nov 28, 2024 at 6:29 PM
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    I do a good bit of RC racing here in the southeast!

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