Anyone into R/C?

So someone offered me a rc8.2e used roller for 330, what do you guys think? Pull the trigger or not?

 

So getting that wraith is getting harder, maybe I'll do a ridgecrest honcho build , they use the same axles but what would I call it ?

 

If its in any kind of shape, prolly not bad, offer $300.00.

 

Seems in good shape, has aluminum rear hubs which is a $68 upgrade.
Hopefully gears, bearing etc are ok. Will know when I tear it down if I get it.

 

The hubs are worth nothing par say, you can't/don't get upgrade money back. Again I'd offer $300.00 and go from there.

 

Well if they are not needed you can always put them on ebay and get plastic ones and put some cash back in your pocket, if they are needed then it means I got a part that I would have eventually bought at a discounted price.

Technically he is selling it to me for $280 + s/h, I'm a bit screwed there since I'm in PR. I estimated $57 s/h usps priority mail at usps website. He quoted me $50.

You are right on the money at $300 though as that is basically the price I've seen them go used. From $300 - $350.

 

Oh yeah, I forgot that you were in Puerto Rico, with shipping that's probably a good price.

 

Well I bought it... hopefully everything is as described.
Now I need to start looking at electronics...

 

I joined a new track/club today, freakin awesome layout/facilities. Ran everything I own. Finally got to stretch out the legs on my Durango. Back to point, you can't go wrong with a Tekin with a 1900Kv motor, simply amazing.

 

Look at a Hi-Tech 7955 for steering, great servo. I'm running Savox stuff, but they need a BEC, so look elsewhere IMO.

 

Nice, thanks for the suggestions, can't wait to get it running!

 

i had to use a bec when running my savox servo with my novak esc. what esc are you running with your savox servo?

Im using my savox 1258tg with my dualsky xc550tfmj esc and have absolutely no glitching with out a bec.

 

Tekin ESC, I'm running the same servo you are. Couple of guys I run with have BECs with Savox, and some don't have them. So I never even tried without one (BEC). The 1258 is a high voltage 7.2 servo, correct?

 

everyone in modesto is running either the 57 or 58 savox

 

and at half throttle with a 10.5t ;p

 

you are correct sir

 

Hey guys, quick question. I'm trying to remove the tires off my wheels on my Losi Trail Trekker, but it feels like it's attached to the rim. I already unscrewed the bead locks. What's the best way for me to remove them?

 

They're probably glued onto the rims. Just do some searching and you'll find several different ways to remove them.

 

This, it kinda depends if your gonna reuse the tires /foam or not. I like to soak in acetone in a closed Tuberware type container. This will dissolve he glue and not hurt the tire or rim, however your foam (assuming crawlers use foam) will be toast, that stuff will swell up about ten times normal size.

I'm off to the new track, I think we will have the whole place to our selves. Can't believe the deal, $20.00 a year membership, gate pass code, electricity/water on site. The only down side no lights, as of now, they are working on that.

 

^^^ that's badass dude. Now that I've got a tractor I'm hoping I can get a track made..... After I put a new crank in it, that is...