Mad Maxx
See, what had happened was...
Yea, I'll see what I can do for us on here.
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Anyone Here Into R/C Cars & Trucks?
- Thread starter Mad Maxx
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Yea, I'll see what I can do for us on here.
Mad Maxx
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Mad Maxx
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I just got this one: http://traxxas.com/products/parts/chargers/2933ezpeakchargerplus6amp and it took the Charge Time down from 6+ Hours with the Charger that came with the Truck, to about 45 Minutes on my NIMH.
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Pricey though. I was looking on Amazon, I'd rather not speed a ton but.
Mad Maxx
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I got it on Ebay for $74 IIRC...before we became a Dealer.
Dieseldad97
I now know why.
Years ago I bought a new RC10..then a few more haha. I modified the batteries for more power LOL. By the end of things, I sold it all on Ebay. I even sold the original Team Associated cardboard box it came in. Guess some guys will collect anything. I always said if I'm getting back into it, it's gonna be a gas engine. I hated the electric.
3500GMC
What T F, over
I understand where you are coming from.
Now we can darn near have our cake, and eat it too with the new electric stuff.
Always had folks back in the day coming back to the shop wondering why their 2 cycle glow engine wouldn't run. It was crazy. 'Adults' couldn't figure it out let alone a 10 year old... I always warned 'parents' what they were getting into. Either way we'd come to a resolution, but folks quickly realized these weren't the toys 'they' grew up with.
Now we can darn near have our cake, and eat it too with the new electric stuff.
Always had folks back in the day coming back to the shop wondering why their 2 cycle glow engine wouldn't run. It was crazy. 'Adults' couldn't figure it out let alone a 10 year old... I always warned 'parents' what they were getting into. Either way we'd come to a resolution, but folks quickly realized these weren't the toys 'they' grew up with.
Mad Maxx
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Nitro would be fun, but they come with the Cost of High Maintenance, Tuning, Wear, ect...
Atleast with Electric, you just Charge the Battery and go.
Atleast with Electric, you just Charge the Battery and go.
Ed HD
Formerly: Dad's 05 LLY
Ah yes, MAP pricing. That's been the bane of our business lately, especially on appliances. I really wish the electronics MFRs would do MAP, kinda...
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3500GMC
What T F, over
It's been skewed (screwed) in the RC biz since forever.. MAP, SRP. With this, nothing is based in reality. We had to rely on services and nickel dime stuff for the margin. Folks never paid attention to a model kits actual retail price.
Ed HD
Formerly: Dad's 05 LLY
Also, I bought an $8 C7 'Vette RC at Fleet Farm weekend before thanksgiving, and dug out my old Nikko Hummer over thanksgiving, strapped the GoPro on and chased the pets around, lol.
Mad Maxx
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3500GMC
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Wheelstander. Those fly.
Mad Maxx
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Yea, this thing is a Wheelie Machine! Gotta ease into the Throttle real slow. Already Ordered the Wheelie Bar for it.
3500GMC
What T F, over
James did you spring for LiPo batteries yet for the rustler?
Mad Maxx
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Not yet. It's doing around 45mph with the NiMH that came with it.
Mad Maxx
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Ok, so a lil update on this.
So far I got:
Slash 2wd VXL - Fun, but juuust low enough that it bounces when driving around in the yard. Only ran it on 2S so far and Traction can be iffy.
Rustler VXL - Same deal as the Slash, but even Lower, but since it's faster, it just plows over the Bumps in the yard. Only ran on 2S and it's a Wheelie Machine!!
Bandit VXL - Haven't ran it yet.
Stampede 4X4 VXL - This is my favorite Truck so far. This thing is an absolute ANIMAL. Only ran on 2S so far, but nothing stops it. Rips through the yard like is on pavement, floats across deep snow, hauls ass on pavement.
Mini E-Revo VXL - This thing is a FREAK. Wayyy too fast for it's own good on 3S, but still fun as hell. On 2S it's more controllable. Too light and small to drive in the yard. Bounces around ALOT and doesn't really get much speed because it's always bottoming out. VERY TEMPERMENTAL as well. These BREAK ALOT.
E-Revo Brushless - WOW. Just ran this one now and it's insane. On 6S it's easily doing almost 70mph. On 6S they can and will make the OE Tires EXPLODE due to the speed. This one is not waterproof (the newest model is though, missed the cutoff by 2 days when I got mine), so I can't say how good it does in the snow until I get the waterproof ESC. But, it's another wheelie machine. VERY TEMPERMENTAL as well. This thing likes to snap Axles, Driveshafts and blow Diffs like crazy.
So that's my Fleet for now. There's a few more Models that I'm gonna get so I'll update this as I go.
My buddy with the Speedshop is in heaven. He can't keep the shelves stocked before he sells out. He owns a Farm, and come Spring time, we're gonna build 2 Racetracks (1 Oval Dirt and 1 Slalom Dirt) and also a Pulling Area to have Pulloffs with Weight Trailers and everything.
So far I got:
Slash 2wd VXL - Fun, but juuust low enough that it bounces when driving around in the yard. Only ran it on 2S so far and Traction can be iffy.
Rustler VXL - Same deal as the Slash, but even Lower, but since it's faster, it just plows over the Bumps in the yard. Only ran on 2S and it's a Wheelie Machine!!
Bandit VXL - Haven't ran it yet.
Stampede 4X4 VXL - This is my favorite Truck so far. This thing is an absolute ANIMAL. Only ran on 2S so far, but nothing stops it. Rips through the yard like is on pavement, floats across deep snow, hauls ass on pavement.
Mini E-Revo VXL - This thing is a FREAK. Wayyy too fast for it's own good on 3S, but still fun as hell. On 2S it's more controllable. Too light and small to drive in the yard. Bounces around ALOT and doesn't really get much speed because it's always bottoming out. VERY TEMPERMENTAL as well. These BREAK ALOT.
E-Revo Brushless - WOW. Just ran this one now and it's insane. On 6S it's easily doing almost 70mph. On 6S they can and will make the OE Tires EXPLODE due to the speed. This one is not waterproof (the newest model is though, missed the cutoff by 2 days when I got mine), so I can't say how good it does in the snow until I get the waterproof ESC. But, it's another wheelie machine. VERY TEMPERMENTAL as well. This thing likes to snap Axles, Driveshafts and blow Diffs like crazy.
So that's my Fleet for now. There's a few more Models that I'm gonna get so I'll update this as I go.
My buddy with the Speedshop is in heaven. He can't keep the shelves stocked before he sells out. He owns a Farm, and come Spring time, we're gonna build 2 Racetracks (1 Oval Dirt and 1 Slalom Dirt) and also a Pulling Area to have Pulloffs with Weight Trailers and everything.
3500GMC
What T F, over
The new stampede does indeed kick ass. They totally redesigned it from the 2wd version. Handles very good, not too heavy, great suspension, traction galore..
I see your fleet is growing!
I see your fleet is growing!
Mad Maxx
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Got the Summit today.
This one is gonna be my Favorite.
It's no Speed Demon by any means, but that's what makes it so good. But it's not Slow either, prob. does around 30mph.
It is a pure Crawler. I have alot of Snow & Ice here, and I could not get this thing into enough trouble that I couldn't get out today.
It's got a 2 Speed Trans, that YOU Control from the Remote. You wanna stay in 1st Gear all day, no problem. Wanna Shift to 2nd, just flip the Switch.
Also, it has Locking Diffs...that are Controllable from the Remote too. Can run F&R Open Diffs, Lock only the Front, or Lock F&R Together.
Also, comes with LED Lights already Installed. 4 in the Front, 6 in the Back, and yes, they are Bright enough to be able to see where you're going at Night.
It is HUGE too!! It's def the biggest 1/8 Scale I've ever seen. Could easily be a 1/7 maybe a 1/6.
Only thing I don't like the the Body Pins in the Rear are Tricky to get In & Out.
But yea, as it sits, it doesn't need any Upgrades at all. They make them, but IMO, this is one of the only R/C's you can Unbox, and run without having to worry about a "Weak Area" on it.
This one is gonna be my Favorite.
It's no Speed Demon by any means, but that's what makes it so good. But it's not Slow either, prob. does around 30mph.
It is a pure Crawler. I have alot of Snow & Ice here, and I could not get this thing into enough trouble that I couldn't get out today.
It's got a 2 Speed Trans, that YOU Control from the Remote. You wanna stay in 1st Gear all day, no problem. Wanna Shift to 2nd, just flip the Switch.
Also, it has Locking Diffs...that are Controllable from the Remote too. Can run F&R Open Diffs, Lock only the Front, or Lock F&R Together.
Also, comes with LED Lights already Installed. 4 in the Front, 6 in the Back, and yes, they are Bright enough to be able to see where you're going at Night.
It is HUGE too!! It's def the biggest 1/8 Scale I've ever seen. Could easily be a 1/7 maybe a 1/6.
Only thing I don't like the the Body Pins in the Rear are Tricky to get In & Out.
But yea, as it sits, it doesn't need any Upgrades at all. They make them, but IMO, this is one of the only R/C's you can Unbox, and run without having to worry about a "Weak Area" on it.