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Offline HoMErMY12

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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #250 on: January 11, 2014, 02:29:25 PM »
Finally........ ITS ALIVE!!!!!

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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #251 on: January 11, 2014, 04:20:02 PM »
You guy's are killing me with all this talk of RC cars.
Just bought  this used Traxxas T-Maxx 2.5 Nitro monster truck off ebay.  >:D
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #252 on: January 12, 2014, 12:25:57 PM »
Thinking of offloading the Stampede as my son prefers his $50 special :-[

Perfect running order, been used a handful of times, only one small bump, additional fast charger, all original boxes etc. Let me know if you're interested.

http://www.rcgarage.com/stampede-2wd-monster-truck-rtr-12-turn-550-modified-motor-xl-5-esc-battery-charger-3605.html

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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #253 on: January 12, 2014, 01:27:26 PM »
Quote from: HoMErMY12 on January 11, 2014, 02:29:25 PM
Finally........ ITS ALIVE!!!!!

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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #254 on: January 13, 2014, 12:16:39 PM »
Well the Wrangler has copped some much "needed" upgrades over the past few days  ;D

She is now running;

- full aluminium front and rear axles and steering
- a 35 turn brushed Rockstar motor
- aluminium front bar
- aluminium rear bar
- ???lb winch
- and for the kids benefit.......a driver  8)

as I said.......all much needed  >:D















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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #255 on: January 13, 2014, 01:28:30 PM »
Quote from: cm4x4nut on January 13, 2014, 12:16:39 PM
- and for the kids benefit.......a driver  8)

WHAT you let am Minion Drive? You must be crazy!
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #256 on: January 14, 2014, 10:11:12 AM »
Quote from: D4D on January 12, 2014, 12:25:57 PM
Thinking of offloading the Stampede as my son prefers his $50 special :-[

Perfect running order, been used a handful of times, only one small bump, additional fast charger, all original boxes etc. Let me know if you're interested.

http://www.rcgarage.com/stampede-2wd-monster-truck-rtr-12-turn-550-modified-motor-xl-5-esc-battery-charger-3605.html




Could be interested but think the postage to Tasmania would be the killer on the deal.
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #257 on: January 14, 2014, 02:31:06 PM »
Quote from: Crisp Image on January 13, 2014, 01:28:30 PM
WHAT you let am Minion Drive? You must be crazy!

at least I have someone to blame when it all goes pear shaped  >:D
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #258 on: January 14, 2014, 04:21:05 PM »
I have a Wraith and an SCX10 Dingo sitting on the shelf looking for a new home.

Both in excellent condition.

I built a rock garden to use them on, but we don't seem to find the time to use them.

I want to get into the bigger Baja style buggies. Not sure of the scale, but they are about 3ft long.
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #259 on: January 14, 2014, 06:57:32 PM »

Quote from: 02-SR5 on January 14, 2014, 04:21:05 PM
I have a Wraith and an SCX10 Dingo sitting on the shelf looking for a new home.

Both in excellent condition.

I built a rock garden to use them on, but we don't seem to find the time to use them.

I want to get into the bigger Baja style buggies. Not sure of the scale, but they are about 3ft long.

Are they ready to run? What sort of $$
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #260 on: January 14, 2014, 07:01:32 PM »
PM me mate.
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #261 on: January 20, 2014, 11:06:53 AM »
Any one looking for bearings and engineering parts for your RC cars / trucks, these guys have them, they are in Brisbane.
http://www.minibearings.com.au/
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #262 on: January 21, 2014, 10:54:51 AM »
Guys,
I have tried a whole bunch of cheap electric  RC buggy for my little boy. They last about a day wth him.
He wants something  good over grass/ dirt etc and a bit of speed. 
Seems only $50 or $300 plus , Anything in between? Any recomendations?
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #263 on: January 21, 2014, 08:11:51 PM »
Quote from: gumboot on January 21, 2014, 10:54:51 AM
Guys,
I have tried a whole bunch of cheap electric  RC buggy for my little boy. They last about a day wth him.
He wants something  good over grass/ dirt etc and a bit of speed. 
Seems only $50 or $300 plus , Anything in between? Any recomendations?
Cheers
Robert


Mate, give these guys a call and see what they can do for you - Oz RC Models, Unit 31, 115 Robinson Rd East, Geebung QLD 4034, phone:(07) 3265 4547.  They are also online http://stores.ebay.com.au/OZ-RC-MODELS but highly recommend dropping in to see them.  Very friendly and helpful.  I'm just a happy, repeat customer.

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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #264 on: January 23, 2014, 12:14:50 PM »
Thanks KB,
I will check them out as they are not far away
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #265 on: January 24, 2014, 02:21:22 PM »
Well that was short lived..........

Been at the caravan park since Monday, decided to get the truck out today, before it got to crowded for the long weekend. Once it was tuned and ready to go a crowd started to form around me. And what do you do when a crowd forms............. Show off.............

Oops half a tank of fuel later I'm carrying the truck back to my site with a blown front diff  >:( first time I've done a diff so I don't carry spares.

I guess that's done for the weekend  :'(

Now back to the  :cheers: to drown my sorrows  :cheers:
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #266 on: April 03, 2014, 09:24:13 PM »
Hi all.
I am getting inspired from the amount of RC cars here ( maybe at the next meet we can have a RC test track !!?? )..

Anyway does any one have one of these AXIAL SCX10 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 1/10 4WD RC Truck ??
I saw it on 4wd tv this arvo and it looked pretty good. Not sure what the alternatives would be but am open to suggestions and where to purchase one from

Then I jumped onto Youtube and found this guy that built a van ( bloody amazing detail ) for his jeep to keep GI Jane happy........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auMvK8iZ0BE
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #267 on: April 04, 2014, 07:29:33 AM »
Quote from: woolgoolgaoffroad on April 03, 2014, 09:24:13 PM
Hi all.
I am getting inspired from the amount of RC cars here ( maybe at the next meet we can have a RC test track !!?? )..

That sounds good and we can film it from above using the quad multi rotor.
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #268 on: April 04, 2014, 08:48:43 AM »
Quote from: HoMErMY12 on January 24, 2014, 02:21:22 PM
Well that was short lived..........

Been at the caravan park since Monday, decided to get the truck out today, before it got to crowded for the long weekend. Once it was tuned and ready to go a crowd started to form around me. And what do you do when a crowd forms............. Show off.............

Oops half a tank of fuel later I'm carrying the truck back to my site with a blown front diff  >:( first time I've done a diff so I don't carry spares.

I guess that's done for the weekend  :'(

Now back to the  :cheers: to drown my sorrows  :cheers:

I disconnected the front diff from the young blokes car. It needed a paddock to turn and was real sluggish to accelerate. Removed the front drive shaft, locked the centre diff and now it screams and will turn the tightest of corners. It then destroyed the rear diff, so I locked it. Now it's way cool. Loose, but way cool!

Shane.
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #269 on: April 04, 2014, 11:57:26 AM »
Quote from: woolgoolgaoffroad on April 03, 2014, 09:24:13 PM
Hi all.
I am getting inspired from the amount of RC cars here ( maybe at the next meet we can have a RC test track !!?? )..

Anyway does any one have one of these AXIAL SCX10 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 1/10 4WD RC Truck ??
I saw it on 4wd tv this arvo and it looked pretty good. Not sure what the alternatives would be but am open to suggestions and where to purchase one from

Then I jumped onto Youtube and found this guy that built a van ( bloody amazing detail ) for his jeep to keep GI Jane happy........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auMvK8iZ0BE


yes mate, I have had one of these for a bit over 6 months now

as it was out of the box





and as the little truck sits at the moment





« Last Edit: April 04, 2014, 11:59:12 AM by cm4x4nut »
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« Reply #270 on: April 04, 2014, 12:02:00 PM »
have also upgraded the boys one. He now owns a metal framed Axial Wraith that we have just rebuilt including carbon fibre wrapped body panels





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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #271 on: April 04, 2014, 09:02:11 PM »
Quote from: cm4x4nut on April 04, 2014, 11:57:26 AM
yes mate, I have had one of these for a bit over 6 months now

as it was out of the box





and as the little truck sits at the moment








Thanks Craig, looks good.

So how do you rate it ?...
And with things like.. can you upgrade parts.... price pretty good and the fun factor ??

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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #272 on: April 04, 2014, 09:31:17 PM »
Quote from: woolgoolgaoffroad on April 04, 2014, 09:02:11 PM
Thanks Craig, looks good.

So how do you rate it ?...
And with things like.. can you upgrade parts.... price pretty good and the fun factor ??

Thanks

It is a barrel load of fun. To drive it is very similar to driving the real thing.........just smaller. You need to think about the same lines, obstacles and such. It is a lot more fun to drive than the Wraith. Don't get me wrong, the Wraith is a good speed toy, but the wrangler is must so much scale fun.

Hmmmm, let me see, can you upgrade it...........the SCX10 is very easy to upgrade and there are a tonne of parts available........this one now owes me a bit over $1000 above the original purchase price..........so yeah plenty you can upgrade..........and still more for me to do if I want to.

So far running, alloy bead locks, IROK tyres, upgrade shocks/springs, 35 turn motor, winch, high power servo, full alloy axles front and rear, wraith alloy suspension links, roof rack, full alloy steering, CV front steering knuckles, solid steel drive shafts aluminium front and rear bars and a fair bit of home made alloy bits

Yeah it is fun and addictive
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #273 on: April 04, 2014, 10:11:27 PM »
thanks Craig....
I think you just sold me one
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Re: Remote Control Cars
« Reply #274 on: April 05, 2014, 07:05:49 AM »
Quote from: woolgoolgaoffroad on April 04, 2014, 10:11:27 PM
thanks Craig....
I think you just sold me one

sorry  >:D
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