Remote Control Cars

[KingBilly]

Talking about fixing things.  Son bent a rear shockie on his Stampede yesterday.  Looks like some heavy duty shocks are needed    Oh well, at least the lawn is getting mowed regularly to pay for all of these bits 

KB

[cm4x4nut]

Awesome Craig, looks like the RC bug has really hit

yeah it looks like it. I have a couple of mates that say I need to find cheaper hobbies 

I think also the time will come soon when the boys will need upgrading

[ScottT]

Well, here's a different kind of 4X4 RC

The younger Project Engineer at work no longer used this, an approx 1998 Tamiya Porsche 911 GT1, so gave it to me for my 12 year old boy (well, me too !  )

New batteries, quick lube and we're away !

The boy has started to personalise it, so I took the photos before the decals started going on. It was meant to be white, but we think the black looks better !

Cheers, Scott

[cm4x4nut]

Well another weekend at home, not going anywhere because the boss was working, so I thought it was a good excuse for some more shed time

This next lot of projects started out with some aluminium plate and aluminium tent pegs of all things (just to keep it camping related)



The aluminium sheet was cut down to make some lift kit plates and the pegs have turned into strut tower braces





Also, after being happy with the location of the electrics, I used the rest of the aluminium sheet to make a gear tray





The lift kit on the shocks has enabled me to soften all the preload off the springs whilst still maintaining the same ride height. It now does a much better job for "droop" enabling better traction on my log test track which it drove much easier this time around

[jetcrew]

He guys,

My eldest is getting a riffle but the little fella 7yo loves monster trucks do I was thinking of the traxas Monster jam @$350 complete.

Are the still a decent chassis with the cover changed or are they a cheaper unit all up.

I Read two different opinions on it ?

Ta
jet

[Red Dog 4x4]

He guys,

My eldest is getting a riffle but the little fella 7yo loves monster trucks do I was thinking of the traxas Monster jam @$350 complete.

Are the still a decent chassis with the cover changed or are they a cheaper unit all up.

I Read two different opinions on it ?

Ta
jet

Hay mate you can't go wrong with any traxas kits, Traxas are know in the states for being the bashers, they just keep going.

All though I will suggest any thing that is 4x4, you would not believe how hard some of these are to control being 2wd, think your young bloke it will be flat out or stopped...

[cm4x4nut]

He guys,

My eldest is getting a riffle but the little fella 7yo loves monster trucks do I was thinking of the traxas Monster jam @$350 complete.

Are the still a decent chassis with the cover changed or are they a cheaper unit all up.

I Read two different opinions on it ?

Ta
jet

Jet,

My understanding of these is that they run the same chassis as the stampede, so there will be a ton of upgrades available if you want, or if you just want to leave it stock, they are definitely more than up to most work

Cheers, Craig

[CampAround]

Looking at buying a decent charger now to charge my sons nicd batteries now quickly and hopefully some lipo batteries for my own car in the not too distant future. Everyone recommends the b6ac. I have found a few differsn models but can't see anything that tells me what's the difference between us it's with tha same name but look different.

What's everyone using?

[CampAround]

Looking at buying a decent charger now to charge my sons nicd batteries now quickly and hopefully some lipo batteries for my own car in the not too distant future. Everyone recommends the b6ac. I have found a few differsn models but can't see anything that tells me what's the difference between us it's with tha same name but look different.

What's everyone using?

Anyone?

[gnatsum69]

http://www.rctech.net/forum/australia-sale-trade/777236-sky-rc-e6650-ac-dc-balance-charger.htmlhttp://www.rctech.net/forum/australia-sale-trade/777236-sky-rc-e6650-ac-dc-balance-charger.html

Looking at buying a decent charger now to charge my sons nicd batteries now quickly and hopefully some lipo batteries for my own car in the not too distant future. Everyone recommends the b6ac. I have found a few differsn models but can't see anything that tells me what's the difference between us it's with tha same name but look different.

What's everyone using?

Hey mate this is a good buy from a trusted seller on a forums site I use alot.



Cant get the link to paste where I want it on my phone hppe it work

Michael

[Marschy]

http://www.rctech.net/forum/australia-sale-trade/777236-sky-rc-e6650-ac-dc-balance-charger.htmlhttp://www.rctech.net/forum/australia-sale-trade/777236-sky-rc-e6650-ac-dc-balance-charger.html
Hey mate this is a good buy from a trusted seller on a forums site I use alot.



Cant get the link to paste where I want it on my phone hppe it work

Michael

Hello Michael, fixed the link for you

http://www.rctech.net/forum/australia-sale-trade/777236-sky-rc-e6650-ac-dc-balance-charger.html

[Renno]

Hi mate, I have the Imax 4B6 06 pro charger, does 4 batteries of different types together. Handy as the young blokes charge at a different rate to mine. Have the AC adapter for home, no complaints at all. Pretty fast. Lot faster than the genuine charger. I don't know much about the b6ac, don't think you will have a problem..

Renno 

[CampAround]

Hi mate, I have the Imax 4B6 06 pro charger, does 4 batteries of different types together. Handy as the young blokes charge at a different rate to mine. Have the AC adapter for home, no complaints at all. Pretty fast. Lot faster than the genuine charger. I don't know much about the b6ac, don't think you will have a problem..

Renno 

Did you purchase from O/S?

[Renno]

From HC Hobbies in Lidcombe, this B6 Compact one look s like a pretty good deal  with a lipo thrown in.
Renno 

[prodigyrf]

Big boy toys for the lazies coming soon-
https://www.google.com.au/#q=self+driving+car&revid=1945977738

[briann532]

Big boy toys for the lazies coming soon-
https://www.google.com.au/#q=self+driving+car&revid=1945977738

I think I'd rather spend a bit more and get myself one of these terramax's to play with..........

"Terminator" Vs Range Rover - TerraMax - Top Gear - Series 19 - BBC

[HoMErMY12]

What can of worms have I opened now.

I've now added ANOTHER RC Car project to the bench.

It all started on Saturday night at my work Christmas show when my boss announced that we wil be having an Australia day bbq at his farm. What better place to stretch the legs of a nitro truck.

Problem is, that's only a month away and I need to spend in excess on $500 to get my truck ready to go (its meant to be a long term project).

All good though. While that sits idle waiting for funding I have my brother in laws truck here waiting for mine to be finished...... (we can all see where this is going).......

3 hours on Sunday and this second truck was a pile of parts on the kitchen sink getting a thorough bath and clean up. So now I've got a month to order a few parts and get it back together and running before Australia Day.

And before anyone says it, ill be adding pics. I just got a bit carried away on the stripping it down and forgot to get the camera out.

HoMEr

[gnatsum69]

What can of worms have I opened now.

I've now added ANOTHER RC Car project to the bench.

It all started on Saturday night at my work Christmas show when my boss announced that we wil be having an Australia day bbq at his farm. What better place to stretch the legs of a nitro truck.

Problem is, that's only a month away and I need to spend in excess on $500 to get my truck ready to go (its meant to be a long term project).

All good though. While that sits idle waiting for funding I have my brother in laws truck here waiting for mine to be finished...... (we can all see where this is going).......

3 hours on Sunday and this second truck was a pile of parts on the kitchen sink getting a thorough bath and clean up. So now I've got a month to order a few parts and get it back together and running before Australia Day.

And before anyone says it, ill be adding pics. I just got a bit carried away on the stripping it down and forgot to get the camera out.

HoMEr

look forward to the pics where abouts if your bosses farm?

[HoMErMY12]

look forward to the pics where abouts if your bosses farm?

The farm is in Kangarilla in the Adelaide hills, about 20 minutes from the city.

Here's a pic of my first truck before the build began


And heres the second one as it sits now

[Dion]

He guys,

My eldest is getting a riffle but the little fella 7yo loves monster trucks do I was thinking of the traxas Monster jam @$350 complete.

Are the still a decent chassis with the cover changed or are they a cheaper unit all up.

I Read two different opinions on it ?

Ta
jet

I went into the local RC store today (OZRC, at Virginia - next to TJM).  Was looking for something "mid-range" for my 7yo.

Walked out with these two:
this one: http://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/3604Agravedigger
and this one: http://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/36044sonuvadigger

One for him, one for me    Kinda ironic it's the Grave Digger and Son of a Digger for me and my boy!

The Monster Jam Traxxas unit are great.  They're based on the proven Stampede.

I also picked up a couple of extra batteries (lower voltage but more Ah, so not as fast but longer run time than the included ones) and a fast charger.

I'm chasing a decent 12V charger too to charge off the car/camper .. any suggestion?

[Red Dog 4x4]

I use a Brand called Swallow AC is what I have as well as some of there 12v only chargers the AC one dose both 240v and 12v but also balances the lipo batteries that I use 

Here is the main one - http://www.duanesplanes.com.au/product.php?productid=692 these are one of the best chargers I have used as it dose all types of batteries

And the smaller ones - http://www.batterywholesaler.co.uk/battery_chargers/swallow_battery_charger.htm these are 12v only

[cm4x4nut]

I am using the Thunder Power 610. Can do LiPO's, Nicd, NiMH, even lead acid. Does balance charge and will do up to 6S LiPO's.

I used it on 12V last weekend for the first time and all went as planned.

I do notice however that the price has gone up by $20 since I got mine

http://www.mildtowildrc.com.au/chargers/chargers/thunder-power-tp610c-ac-dc-charger.html

[Swogjb]

Any recommendations for a good after market body for the Traxxas Stampede.
I have the 4x4 VXL that we are having a heap of fun with.
Have added bigger suspension, and a decent after market bull bar that can take a pounding, but the standard body doesn't seem to take the abuse. On the second body already.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Glenn

[markg66]

Looking at getting one of these, any comments? good? bad?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370968652604&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:AU:1123

[berlitza]

Looking at getting one of these, any comments? good? bad?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370968652604&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:AU:1123

buy it then let us all know, pretty decent price