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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MXscott14, Nov 4, 2010.

  1. Nov 4, 2010 at 7:57 PM
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    BakoTruck

    BakoTruck Well-Known Member

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    Ever make it up to the Racers Haven track, used to work there.
     
  2. Nov 4, 2010 at 8:38 PM
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    jdtemple

    jdtemple Well-Known Member

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    Lift & Tires, in cab power outlets, Locking Bed Boxes, K&N
    Nearest I have been was to madera, and a few nitro maxx challenges down in L.A.
     
  3. Nov 4, 2010 at 10:04 PM
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    Carson

    Carson Well-Known Member

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    TC +2 LT, Kings, BAMF Armor, 35s, gears
    Here's my Slash 4x4

    Did the body myself :D

    [​IMG]
     
  4. Nov 4, 2010 at 10:33 PM
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    pinktaco808

    pinktaco808 Hot Steppa

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    clean ride
     
  5. Nov 4, 2010 at 10:43 PM
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    BakoTruck

    BakoTruck Well-Known Member

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    Very nice!

    Traxxis IS the sh*t, one of my most favorite companies. They may not have heavy duty race kits, but sure do make a lot cool products.
     
  6. Nov 4, 2010 at 10:56 PM
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    StandingCow

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    I could see myself getting into this as a hobby. But I will stick to paintball for now.
     
  7. Nov 4, 2010 at 11:00 PM
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    schiz94

    schiz94 Thread Jacker

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    BFG KM2s :)
     
  8. Nov 4, 2010 at 11:10 PM
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    Jerez

    Jerez SoCal LED Dash Swap

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    i havent used mine in bout 5 months lol...its a 2wd slash with a 2 cell lipo battery n brushless motor...that thing takes off quick...
    this is an old pic, ill post a better pic tomorrow. lol :D

    [​IMG]
     
  9. Nov 4, 2010 at 11:13 PM
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    Tacomanator

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    King 2.5" extended travel coilovers with compression adjusters, Camburg UCA's, King 2.5" rear shocks, TRD 1st gen CAI.
    i use to have a Blitz and E-Firestorm both with Mamba Max 5700kv motors runnin on 3s lipo's. i had to get out of the hobby tho cause it was getting expensive so i sold everything.

    hpi has a new truck out that im interesed in tho. check it out
    http://www.hpiracing.com/kitinfo/103034/
     
  10. Nov 5, 2010 at 2:51 AM
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    epa4wd

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    This is my Old Jammin Truggy with BCE chassis (I no longer have it), used to have a Hyper 9 too but I sold everything.

    [​IMG]

    The one on the right side.
     
  11. Nov 5, 2010 at 6:10 AM
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    pauls2ndblessing

    pauls2ndblessing Well-Known Member

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    Same thing I asked when you introduced me to your wife! What a coincidence:eek:
     
  12. Nov 5, 2010 at 6:21 AM
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    Larry

    Larry CARL

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    Waaaay cool men.

    I especially like the dirt tracks.

    [must resist expensive new hobby]
     
  13. Nov 5, 2010 at 6:25 AM
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    Yesterdayz

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    Nice, Where did you get that body? I have a Brushless Stampede, would like to put a new body on it.
     
  14. Nov 5, 2010 at 7:13 AM
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    epa4wd

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    I agree it can get expensive, that's why I got out of it. Dirt tracks are awesome, that race (from the pic above) was fun, it had rained so the track was muddy as hell as you can see, the truggy had so much mud in it that it came out weighting like 20 pounds, seriously!!!

    The hobby is also very time consuming, keeping the RCs in top shape for the next race takes a lot of time, after a race I would take the truggy apart almost completely, clean it and check every screw, I would change fluids every three races or less if I wanted to try a different setup for running in a different track.

    Now I've sold everything the only thing I have left is the Mini-T and a brushless boat which I plan to get rid off too.
     
  15. Nov 5, 2010 at 7:37 AM
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    epa4wd

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    More pics of what I used to have

    Before:

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    Brushless boat, I made the decals myself

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    Mini-T in drag race mode :)

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    With 1/10 wheels and 1/12 body

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    Stampede converted to 4wd

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    Ofna Hyper 9

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    NTC3

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  16. Nov 5, 2010 at 8:06 AM
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    rmdesigns

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    Debadged - TC Upper Control Arms - Method Wheels - 285/70/17 Terra Grapplers
    Here's my old Slash 4x4.
    [​IMG]
     
  17. Nov 5, 2010 at 8:09 AM
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    fatsac

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    Katz Leather, heated seats, Tint, KN Filter, OME 887, Camburg UCA, Dakar packs, 17x9 XD, 295/70 Toyo MT w cab mount chop, fender massage, Weathertechs, Black PC steps, skidplate, 2012 grill, Bushwacker painted flares, Nearly every TSB you can think of, TRD quickshift, All-Pro front w/ Skids, 9k winch, Tonneau cover, voodoo tailgate cap...
    I had a Team Associated GT years back until some asshole stole it out of my garage. I was so devastated, I couldn't get back into it. Maybe one of these days but it seems electric is the way to go now. Great looking rigs!
     
  18. Nov 5, 2010 at 9:26 AM
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    tacobox

    tacobox Evasive Maneuvers PMKMS

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    sweet vehicles. I have a few myself. A carbon'd out hyper 7 PBS buggy and a MBX5T Truggy w/AB Mods OS .28zx (3.4hp)

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    Here's first time out with the new/used truggy and engine. It has so much low end tq, it's almost uncontrollable but fun as shit. Halfway through the day, I figured out I could do backflips :D. The day ended with a broken CV joint.
    [​IMG]
     
  19. Nov 5, 2010 at 9:34 AM
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    lembowski

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    This makes me want to buy myself a Christmas present.
     
  20. Nov 5, 2010 at 10:14 AM
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    Doc.SS

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    Looks cool but I think it'd be very expensive.
     

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