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Anyone into R/C?

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

  1. Nov 27, 2014 at 12:13 PM
    littledvl

    littledvl ride BMX!

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    Nice collection


    I'm on quite a few, ones i can remember.. rctech, rc groups, traxxas, offshore electrics, I'm mainly on rc crawler.
     
  2. Nov 27, 2014 at 12:19 PM
    littledvl

    littledvl ride BMX!

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    If I ever get into stadium or buggy stuff, I'm having you paint me a body Mike! Body's look awesome as usual
     
  3. Nov 27, 2014 at 12:23 PM
    bvrc

    bvrc Well-Known Member

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    I'm on rctech, but mainly use rcc too... same user name over at those places..
     
  4. Nov 27, 2014 at 12:57 PM
    littledvl

    littledvl ride BMX!

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    Same here
     
  5. Nov 27, 2014 at 1:12 PM
    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
    Thanks, Eric! Let me know when you're ready :)

    I'm on rctech using the same username.
     
  6. Nov 29, 2014 at 2:30 PM
    bvrc

    bvrc Well-Known Member

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    group B rally car. Rebuilt and ready to race tomorrow..

    069fe45293fd9647a6508457326d115d_cb7006e09d2a1445d581144831964dda9539f476.jpg

    ec7ddd12eb0a82f7b30868ca39e50d09_ae0051f35148b35adeb71e7cecd7d5b84f10136b.jpg
     
  7. Dec 1, 2014 at 12:35 AM
    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco low and slow

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    at the track!

    20141128_192407_2760eada0d3803a205be965c1c2a3feca3753f45.jpg
     
  8. Dec 2, 2014 at 6:36 AM
    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco low and slow

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    got these cool containers to hold some of my tires.

    [​IMG]
     
  9. Dec 2, 2014 at 6:46 AM
    colinb17

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

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    took a few of the vehicles to my folks place for thanksgiving all of the children in the extended family could play with them. dad shot a few seconds when I was showing the kids how they are waterproof.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOB4-P6EfhM&feature=youtu.be


    Good idea. those the large hardware containers you can get at home depot?
     
  10. Dec 3, 2014 at 1:16 AM
    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco low and slow

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    got a link to those? lol
     
  11. Dec 3, 2014 at 4:24 AM
    colinb17

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

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    can't seem to find them for sale, but I was picturing the round containers that Hilti SDS hammer bits come in. only picture I could find. the ones that hold bolts are far too small after looking at them again.

    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Dec 3, 2014 at 1:43 PM
    colinb17

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

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    One of the birds enjoys RC rides. The other one just gets scared and shits on it......
    hopefully the video works.
     
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  13. Dec 5, 2014 at 12:15 AM
    AKIRA 0NE

    AKIRA 0NE Instagram- FKN.AKIRA & ALOHA.DIVISION

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    just found this thread and it's awesome! just been into crawlers but i have been thinking about buying a slash 2wd. btw this is my TF2 FullSizeRender.jpg
     
  14. Dec 5, 2014 at 9:45 AM
    mjbtaco

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    Painted this up for a friend last night.

    PhotoGrid_1417743601986.jpg
     
  15. Dec 5, 2014 at 8:05 PM
    Hairy Taco

    Hairy Taco Jungle of Love

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    Here is my Twin Hammers

    [​IMG]
     
  16. Dec 5, 2014 at 11:02 PM
    AKIRA 0NE

    AKIRA 0NE Instagram- FKN.AKIRA & ALOHA.DIVISION

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    SICK! How do you like the twin hammers?
     
  17. Dec 5, 2014 at 11:12 PM
    Hairy Taco

    Hairy Taco Jungle of Love

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    It is a fun little rig. I have a few RC's, the TH is my favorite for sure.
     
  18. Dec 6, 2014 at 8:37 AM
    colinb17

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

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    you like the upright shock hoops? how are they for speed? I use the hammers mostly for fast stuff, vs crawling. already have shocks that would work, so all I'd need to do is build some hoops. trying to gauge if the improvement is worth the effort of building a set.

    I also need to get the tires you have (love them on my crawler) and some aluminum bead locks for mine. keep pulling the stock tires out of the bead lock with the new motor.
     
  19. Dec 6, 2014 at 12:25 PM
    Hairy Taco

    Hairy Taco Jungle of Love

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    For my use, I would say the upright shocks have not made the front suspension substantially better, if at all. What they have definitely done is increase my options. The shock mount hoops have allowed me run the Axial shock which has slightly increased my overall travel(not truly significant to me, but it does max out the trucks capability). The big benefit is that removing the shocks from under the hood and installing the aluminum plate has created the option to mount a battery in the front. Having the weight forward has definitely improved it's crawling performance.

    The best performance improvement on that truck has been the addition of the rear axle truss It has altered the stock geometry on the rear upper suspension links. It has decreased the trucks torque twist and roll over. It is a simple mod, but super effective.
     
  20. Dec 6, 2014 at 12:35 PM
    Hairy Taco

    Hairy Taco Jungle of Love

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    Axle Truss
    [​IMG]
     

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