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Anyone into R/C?

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

  1. May 24, 2012 at 8:20 AM
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    Thanks!

    Thanks!

    Oh yeah, I'll be cutting out the entire front quarter panels on the new body I'm getting today. Aside from that, I'm just going to beat the shit out of it and see where it rubs next.

    From what I've seen and read, it shouldn't need much more.

    Remind me what the benefit is again? Width and looks?

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  2. May 24, 2012 at 8:22 AM
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    SACTOWN Mr. bougie, apparently

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    Beefier as well. Made to handle the 2.2s
     
  3. May 24, 2012 at 8:36 AM
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    Just read up on them - looks like they have moved up my list just a tad. :p

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  4. May 24, 2012 at 9:11 AM
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    :)
     
  5. May 24, 2012 at 9:24 AM
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    My only hesitation with the Wraith axles is the extra width. I don't necessarily want the stance to change much. I like the stocky look it has now.

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  6. May 24, 2012 at 9:43 AM
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    You would be surprized, they actually don't stick out as much as it would seem.




    Give me a second. I will take a picture
     
  7. May 24, 2012 at 9:46 AM
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    Thanks!

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  8. May 24, 2012 at 9:51 AM
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    401e7b52-6696-9ff8_1b6972178eba8e9469ded97c85ed58119970f6ac.jpg

    Above is with spacers on the honcho and and below is the stock size

    401e7b52-6728-ea46_e49b5f1ed9f5e5e07501776eee221fbaa9c1dc71.jpg
     
  9. May 24, 2012 at 9:54 AM
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    Wow my scx-10 needs a bath

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  10. May 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM
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    Thanks for the pics dude! You're right, it's not as bad as I thought.

    You done any waterproofing on the SCX? You happy with those shocks? What are they?

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  11. May 24, 2012 at 11:44 AM
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    On my jeep. Yeah I got the water proof Bxl ESC from Homles hobby, 540 35t brushed motor from Holmes as well which doesn't really need to be water proof. They really work well. It has been submerged 3 or 4 times with no issues so far.
    Big bore hot body with white springs 45 weight oil. They work great.
     
  12. May 24, 2012 at 1:14 PM
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    Do anything to your axles or transmission? Marine grease or anything?

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  13. May 24, 2012 at 2:07 PM
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    Anybody happen to know if the Dingo front bumper will clear 2.2s without trimming? Was just looking at some pics and it looks like it just might.

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  14. May 24, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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    FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

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  15. May 24, 2012 at 5:58 PM
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    FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

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  16. May 24, 2012 at 6:02 PM
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  17. May 24, 2012 at 6:14 PM
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    FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

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    Durango definitely has some good designed vehicles
     
  18. May 24, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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    Nope. A
     
  19. May 24, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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    I sold the X-Ray, now I'm wanting something else, can't decide between a Durango DEX408 or a Serpent 811BE, I want something with stick packs, but may just pick up a RC8.2e, just cause parts/kits are less expensive and easy to get.
     
  20. May 24, 2012 at 7:01 PM
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    FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

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    you can get Durango parts cheap on A-Main and Tower

    And from what I've read the arms on the Rango are pretty solid and very durable
     

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