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Anyone into R/C?

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

  1. Dec 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM
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    TmecTaco79

    TmecTaco79 Well-Known Member

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    $225ish.
     
  2. Dec 19, 2011 at 11:51 AM
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    Fiveology

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    3" Lift OME 885's with a top plate spacer in front, Toytec AAL in rear, OME Nitrochargers, DWreck/FamousFab bolt on sliders, 255/85R16' KM2's
    Axial kits usually have upgraded parts over the RTR versions too. Not 100% sure on the Wraith, but I know SCX kits had things like metal links as opposed to plastic links in the RTR versions.
     
  3. Dec 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM
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    SACTOWN

    SACTOWN Mr. bougie, apparently

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    Yup. Wraith kit comes with better stuff and the rtr one like I have is all plastic and I already broke my lower suspension links.

    I am about to get vanquish titanium suspension parts
     
  4. Dec 19, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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    JimBeam

    JimBeam BECAUSE INTERNETS!! Moderator

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    I haven't broken any links, but good gracious i've destroyed some driveshafts on mine
     
  5. Dec 19, 2011 at 12:16 PM
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    SACTOWN

    SACTOWN Mr. bougie, apparently

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    Lol. I got the vanquish steering and drag link. Went out to smoke and some how (thinking my lil boy) lost the longer bolt. So mine is in pieces. Lol. About to head over to vanquish and see if I can get a replacement
     
  6. Dec 19, 2011 at 2:26 PM
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    SACTOWN

    SACTOWN Mr. bougie, apparently

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    So I went there, ended up giving me the screw and ends for free!! Plus I ended up getting the titanium four link front and rear. Bass ass company and bad ass products.
    The owner showed me around the shop and saw how thinks we're made. Recommend them to anyone
     
  7. Dec 19, 2011 at 5:14 PM
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    SACTOWN

    SACTOWN Mr. bougie, apparently

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    So I just got done putting and testing the new 4-link from vanquish. It seems like it is a stiffer ride. I am hoping it is just because of the fact that it is metal and metal doesn't flex like the plastic.

    Over all it is a good product!!!
     
  8. Dec 19, 2011 at 5:21 PM
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    crf69

    crf69 scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

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    ummm yeah
  9. Dec 19, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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    SACTOWN

    SACTOWN Mr. bougie, apparently

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    Looks fun
     
  10. Dec 19, 2011 at 6:57 PM
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    Went Sunday and watched a few buddies fly. One of them is also in to helis, T-Rex 500, T-Rex 400 and I'm not sure what the other one was, about the same size as the 400. But what I loved the most was a little Eflite 120, neat little chopper.
     
  11. Dec 20, 2011 at 11:48 AM
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    JStradaXR

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    anyone interested ? 2wd vxl slash

    upgrades
    -New rpm front and back A arms
    -New rpm front and back bumper
    -New strc skid plate

    after i put these parts i never used it. the truck has probably used 4-5 times.

    ill thrw in some sand paddle tires

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  12. Dec 20, 2011 at 11:50 AM
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    another pic

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  13. Dec 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM
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    couple more weeks!!!


    more pics from Axial blog
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  14. Dec 20, 2011 at 2:05 PM
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  15. Dec 20, 2011 at 3:24 PM
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    SACTOWN

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    Dam I think my servo just went poop
     
  16. Dec 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM
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    hookedontronics

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    Icon extended travel 3.5" front coilovers, DSM UCAs, TSB leaf pack w/ wheelers AAL, All Pro U-bolt flip kit, Walker Evans 2.0 rear shocks, 18" XD Monster rims, Nitto trail grappler 285/65R18 Tires, Color matched grill, Grillcraft, Kragen HIDs, Carling switches, my bed light mod, diff drop, Alpine IVA-W505, JL Audio C5 componets and coaxials, JL 300/4 and 250/1 amps and JL stealthbox, wheathertechs, avs vent visors, toyota bed x-tender, alcantara center console cover and door pocket covers, console vault, color matched mirrors, heated mirrors, etc etc etc
    Hoping someone could help me out here:

    I'd like to buy a 4x4 buggy or desert truck style, i would prefer something in a complete kit that i could make/assemble myself if possible. I would also prefer electric, i had a second hand gas rc years ago and could never get it to run right, probably because it was used but it turned me off to gas ones.

    What would you recommend that's fair on price and good quality? Thanks
     
  17. Dec 21, 2011 at 8:41 AM
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    FearNothing321

    FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

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    I'd vote for Axial's new EXO buggy

    http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...Axial-EXO-1-10th-Electric-4WD-Terra-Buggy-Kit
     
  18. Dec 21, 2011 at 8:42 AM
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    TmecTaco79

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    you cant really go wrong with a traxxas slash vxl. fast out of the box, lots of upgrades if you want, super durable and waterproof. Its a good place to start looking.
     
  19. Dec 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM
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    DanglingFury

    DanglingFury Creeper

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    So, After switching all of my batteries over to DEANS connectors I remembered I need a battery with a tamiya connector for my Jato's EZ start system... Anyone know how to solve this problem without buying another battery? I'm thinking I can use an adapter?
     
  20. Dec 21, 2011 at 8:53 AM
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    hookedontronics

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