Author Topic: Remote Control Cars (Read 105962 times)

D4D · « **Reply #275 on:** April 05, 2014, 07:17:23 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

The Stampede is now officially for sale as my son hasn't wanted to play with it for months. It needs to find a new home where it will get lots of use.

DirtyJ · « **Reply #276 on:** April 16, 2014, 08:24:59 PM »

I went cheap to see if I was going to get hooked. My HSP 1/16th 4x4 is now in the shed with lots of worn bits and broken axles after too many 3m high jumps.
The truck was less than $150 when I got it but had to add lipo batteries. Spent just as much on a decent spectrum radio set which made a massive difference to driving.

Long story cut a bit short... Buy one of the top name brands first up. Anything less and you're just throwing it away.

I would definetly pay the extra for brushless and lipo though. The extra run time and power are worth it.

My 2 cents...

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woolgoolgaoffroad · « **Reply #277 on:** April 21, 2014, 09:14:34 PM »

Would anyone recommend an online shop where they sell the AXIAL SCX10 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 1/10 4WD RC Truck ??

RallyDog · « **Reply #278 on:** April 21, 2014, 09:19:14 PM »

You could try RC Planet thay have free shipping or power slied racing in QLD. Hope this helps.
Dicko

woolgoolgaoffroad · « **Reply #279 on:** April 21, 2014, 09:48:28 PM »

Thanks Dicko

MrNoodle · « **Reply #280 on:** April 21, 2014, 10:02:59 PM »

I got a traxxas nitro rustler in the shed. I wish I had of bought a battery one. It just sits there

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froggy · « **Reply #281 on:** April 22, 2014, 07:41:38 AM »

Quote from: woolgoolgaoffroad on April 21, 2014, 09:14:34 PM

Would anyone recommend an online shop where they sell the AXIAL SCX10 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 1/10 4WD RC Truck ??

try tower hobbies in the US. I can give you a discount code that takes care of most of the postage cost. Also depending on what model you get they can split the payment over 3 months if it helps.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=axial+%3Cb%3Escx-%3C%2Fb%3E10

cm4x4nut · « **Reply #282 on:** April 22, 2014, 03:37:37 PM »

Quote from: woolgoolgaoffroad on April 21, 2014, 09:14:34 PM

Would anyone recommend an online shop where they sell the AXIAL SCX10 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 1/10 4WD RC Truck ??

I got mine from Mild to Wild RC mate.

Was about the best price about 8 months ago on vehicle and charger. They are Brissy based

evolution · « **Reply #283 on:** April 22, 2014, 04:27:01 PM »

Does anyone by any chance have any wheel bearings in an
8x4x3 mm ?
I'm struggling to get any down here in Wodonga.

Cheers
Evo

KingBilly · « **Reply #284 on:** April 22, 2014, 04:34:57 PM »

http://www.minibearings.com.au

evolution · « **Reply #285 on:** April 22, 2014, 04:44:51 PM »

Thanks mate, I'll give them a try tomorrow.

Cheers
Evo

KingBilly · « **Reply #286 on:** April 22, 2014, 04:57:28 PM »

Can also recommend these guys

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

KB

evolution · « **Reply #287 on:** April 22, 2014, 05:13:21 PM »

thanks mate, Its a bit hard as the tracker was missing the wheel bearings. So Im not 100% sure what bearings its supposed to have. The down side is the local hobby shop didn't have any at all grrrrrr.

Cheers
Evo

Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback · « **Reply #288 on:** April 26, 2014, 06:01:07 PM »

My wife bought me one of these today http://www.tamiyashop.com.au/shop/tamiya-58449-tamiya-2009-tt01e-tt01-typee-chassis-p-90014195.html

I need to learn a lot about how they all work so I can make it better and faster.

RallyDog · « **Reply #289 on:** June 09, 2014, 07:35:52 PM »

Slow build took me over 12 months to build a hpi 5sc kit 1/5scale.

VKPrado · « **Reply #290 on:** June 09, 2014, 09:37:13 PM »

Very appropriate with the running of the the Finke Desert Race just being run.

Looks awesome.

D4D · « **Reply #291 on:** February 02, 2015, 07:07:55 AM »

Cool RC ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOZywMwhEIM

Some more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO-9sK9v0Fo

GGV8Cruza · « **Reply #292 on:** June 20, 2015, 12:05:41 PM »

Bugger, purchased a cheaper unit from Jaycar for Xmas for the young fella and it failed twice. Got my money back yesterday so big thumbs up to Hallam Jaycar. Went up the road to the hobby shop and upgraded to a brush less unit which has now been charged and get a run today. http://www.hallamhobbies.com.au/index.php?ID=8&DID=8121&PID=235

Of course puchased extra batteries and bits today from hobby king and looking at converting my Revo 3.3 to electric, the noisy engine is not allowed at too many parks any more.

GG

V8CRSA · « **Reply #293 on:** June 20, 2015, 12:12:20 PM »

I went brushless years ago, can't beat it.

markg66 · « **Reply #294 on:** June 20, 2015, 01:35:36 PM »

I'm still on fuel, can't beat topping up the fuel tank and going for it again, not to mention the lovely smell of Methanol and nitro-methane in the morning................

D4D · « **Reply #295 on:** July 05, 2015, 11:26:03 AM »

I'm considering buying a small Scalextric set. Can't decide between 1/64 or 1/32.

1/64 - track looks more interesting

1/32 - bigger cars

D4D · « **Reply #296 on:** September 23, 2016, 05:10:05 PM »

My son is going to go nuts when he sees this.
http://www.axialracing.com/products/ax90055
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJRDJexSrtg

kylarama · « **Reply #297 on:** December 08, 2016, 08:57:16 PM »

Since I was a kid in the 80's I wanted a Tamiya Hornet. Well my neighbor came home with one last weekend for his boys (yeah right), inspiring me to get my own.

Visited a hobby shop today with the view of getting The Frog, cause I couldn't be a copycat. As cool as they are and the whole retro thing, reality is its 32 year old technology.

Hopefully come Saturday I'll have a Traxxas Rustler.

No LiPo batteries or brushless motors, but good cheap fun and plenty of scope for future hop ups.

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Nomad · « **Reply #298 on:** December 08, 2016, 10:19:59 PM »

I got my 9 year old a hornet for his birthday. It was on sale at Toyworld for about $275. I like the fact I can fix 32 year old technology lol. He had heaps of fun with it.......the body is fairly cactus but everything else has held up pretty well.

edz · « **Reply #299 on:** December 08, 2016, 11:16:57 PM »

Go to garage sales,You can get lucky... got three Tamiya Hornets and radio's for $20, They had been pretty well trashed but built one decent one out of the three and had spares ..
When the daughter got tired of it after a year or so, we gave them away to a neighbours kid .

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