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Anyone into R/C?

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

  1. Jan 14, 2015 at 1:08 AM
    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco low and slow

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    PERFORMANCE Custom Turbo Setup FRONT SUSPENSION Drop Spindles by Aaron Carswell 01-04 Swaybar Endlinks Energy Suspension Endlink Bushings Cando Upper Control arms QA1 coilovers with 8" spring Custom 4 pot Brembo BBK Modified lower control arms with mjbfab qa1 mounting plates and Poly bushing sleeves REAR SUSPENSION Chasis Tech drop leafs QA1 adjustable shocks weld in drop notch Gas tank cross member bridge 3" angled blocks 2013 Double Cab Short Bed TRD Sport Eibach Pro Truck Shocks front and rear Lifted to the 3rd setting on the front shocks
    Its a Team Associated B5M 2wd mid motor buggy. They released it last year.
     
  2. Jan 14, 2015 at 1:31 AM
    Mudman

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    Looks good. I'm considering an RC8.2E. Always wanted an 8th scale buggy.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2015 at 1:34 AM
    mjbtaco

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    They should be releasing a new 8th scale sometime this year so may want to hold off on the RC8.2E
     
  4. Jan 14, 2015 at 8:26 PM
    Mudman

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    Oh nice, is there any info on it? I don't mind waiting.
     
  5. Jan 14, 2015 at 10:36 PM
    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco low and slow

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    no info on it yet but ryan cavalieri got 2nd place at the worlds last year with the prototype version. so im assuming its pretty close to production.
     
  6. Jan 14, 2015 at 10:51 PM
    Mudman

    Mudman Well-Known Member

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    Alright, I'll keep my eyes peeled.
     
  7. Jan 15, 2015 at 6:41 AM
    mjbtaco

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    Repaired my first servo ever last night. Had this thing for about 4 years and broke it last saturday. Good as new now!

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  8. Jan 15, 2015 at 9:19 AM
    MyToyTaco

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    I want to get a better charger and a lipo for my tornado, what would you guys recommend?
     
  9. Jan 16, 2015 at 4:56 PM
    Dcpsychobilly

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    Bumpers, skids, lights and more lights, trail gear bumper, sliders, front kings, dakar lift leaf springs rear, corbeau seats
    I've used venom lipos and liked them, had a venom charger also it had a built in balancer too. But I havent used lipos anymore so I'm sure there might be better cool stuff now.
     
  10. Jan 16, 2015 at 9:53 PM
    MyToyTaco

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    i picked up a venom lipo and a hitech charger yesterday. this car smokes with a lipo in it. i'm gonna have to buy new tires already pretty soon lol
     
  11. Jan 18, 2015 at 10:35 PM
    mjbtaco

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    Painted one for myself.

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  12. Jan 19, 2015 at 8:47 AM
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    ^ looks sweet
     
  13. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:04 AM
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  14. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:59 AM
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    Thanks guys!
     
  15. Jan 26, 2015 at 12:56 AM
    mjbtaco

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    Some rush bodies i painted last week for some drivers that were participating in a big race.

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  16. Jan 26, 2015 at 9:14 AM
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    I like this one


    Question, for anyone, can I run different diameter tires on the front vs rear on a 4x4 buggy?

    I got new rear tires that a little bigger than OEM but haven't gotten front tires yet wondering if I shouldn't run it until I replace the fronts
     
  17. Jan 28, 2015 at 12:05 AM
    mjbtaco

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    what buggy do you have?
     
  18. Jan 28, 2015 at 6:50 AM
    MyToyTaco

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    a brushless redcat tornado
     
  19. Jan 28, 2015 at 8:53 AM
    colinb17

    colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

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    I don't believe the redcat stuff has a center differential, meaning if the difference is big enough, your steering will probably suck. it likely won't hurt anything if you stay on low traction surfaces though.
     
  20. Jan 28, 2015 at 8:55 AM
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    there is no center dif.i was going to wait for my local store to get the front tires in but I guess I can just order them online
     

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