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Anyone into R/C?

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

  1. Mar 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
    bassmusic

    bassmusic Well-Known Member

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    Working on an RC-10 CC.

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  2. Mar 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
    Strictlytoyz

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    I have a front and rear but that's currently on my nacho chassis. Deciding whether or not to put the spider 9's on it (original plan), or keep the super 8's on it and use the spider 9's for something else. I still have 2 ccv3 chassis, 2 bodies sitting, and 3 different sets of links and drive shaft combinations. Decisions decisons
     
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  3. Mar 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
    Roody

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    I like what he does but it bugs the shit out of me that the RTI test is just seeing how far up the ramp it goes, not really doing a proper RTI score/calculation

    Also new tires from LGRP
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    https://littleguyracingparts.com/pr...zkgLaLTMNue_9zLWf8ERGvY1fyOKnQKANZiaJ4.WwVdkG
     
  4. Mar 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
    Kwikvette

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    Ahh gotcha, wasn't sure what the 'damaged' axle housing was.

    Decided for the hell of it, to put together my Dementor chassis again. I figure it's a blend of both the Mazz Design and the Valkyrie, so putting on a Super8 front to match the rear, along with a BOA, would make for a nice comp rig (last one).

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    Also, have you noticed how the Slymeballz make your tires look like they're aired down? Freaking crazy.

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  5. Mar 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
    Strictlytoyz

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    Haven't got to try em yet. I'll be home for the weekend though so I get to check em out. My BAMF inserts do the same effect though and I love it. Tires grab fricken everything now. Wraps right around ovstacles
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
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    Strictlytoyz

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    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    I just wish I could one hand control my rig.

    There's one specific peak that a lot of people have trouble climbing - when you get 3/4 of the way up, it necks down really narrow so one front wheel is always off in mid-air while the front diff drags trying to break over.

    Can do it on both rigs, but one is actually able to climb down it (harder than climbing up). Need to get it on camera one of these days.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Really was, I sort of cringed a few times :rofl:
     
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  12. Mar 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM
    Roody

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    He is a Jeep guy...

    I kid, I kid
     
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    Kwikvette

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    SACTOWN

    SACTOWN Mr. bougie, apparently

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    Website?
     
  15. Mar 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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  16. Mar 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
    SACTOWN

    SACTOWN Mr. bougie, apparently

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    Strictlytoyz

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    Damn, that was quick. They look fricken good! Mine are on island but show an expected delivery of Monday :notsure:
     
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  18. Mar 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
    SACTOWN

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    Dam only in 1/24
     
  19. Mar 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Seeing them next to a set of stockers...holy shit

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  20. Mar 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    Brake assemblies are a nice touch. Do they do anything like add weight, or just for looks?
     

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