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Looking for a lcc tranny

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:28:11 +0000

Need a lcc tranny . Have a new dynamic concepts Chevy body for the wraiths. Or other stuff for trade.

AnyBody else going to the galveston comp Sunday ?

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:48:06 +0000

Sunday morn on the seawall anybody else going ? It looks like its going to be a pretty good turn out. Brining the wraith to play around with . May go to a spot twords ( east beach?i think it is) and do a little trail running at a spot i found last time.Afterwards.

NEED!!!

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:07:20 +0000

i need some axial 2.2 beadlocks.
i have paypal,cash, and stuff to trade.

Don't call it a comeback...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:34:09 +0000

...'cause it isn't one!

Just stopping by to see what's new. Still have my original WK (in pieces) and have been thinking about putting it back together.

So, who's left from the TXRCO?

New Bright Jeep Body...wth

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:47:47 +0000

Is this for real, good pot or decimal point slip?

eBay

Google..."Who's Online"...

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:11:20 +0000

Why does Google show up in the "Who's Online" list all of the time...not really important, just curious - it's kinda creepy actually!

FEB. 25TH POINTS RACE, MONSTER TRUCK SHOOT OUT

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:28:53 +0000

Where at it again !! come on out and see what you got under the hood . Its the first race of the season .

BRACKET
PRO STOCK
PRO MOD
FUNNY CAR
TOP FUEL
MONSTER TRUCK SHOOT OUT
FASTEST RC STREET CAR SHOOT OUT ( 1/8 1/10 SCALE 4WD CARS)

15.00 TO RACE 10.00 TEST AND TUNE

GULF COAST RC DRAG RACING
http://WWW.GCDRAGRACING.COM
713-293-2161

Looking for an in good shape 35 turn.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:22:36 +0000

Looking for a 35 turn in good shape. A holmes or brood but open to anything decent. Buy - trade . Thanks

Rc8BE FT w/Left Overs

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:48:41 +0000

Well decided to try my hand on 1/8 e-buggies...tired of nitro and lugging around a bump box, tool case, and 2 gallons of fuel everywhere I go lol.

I had a MMM V3 and a 2200kv Neu motor laying around and I thought this would be the ideal setup on 4s as that's what I've been reading around on an Rc8Be. Picked up a 1 year old 7955TG for $20!!! Ordered up a couple hardcase GensAce 5000mah 40C 4s hard packs...first cell couldn't hold charge at all until I boosted it in NiMH mode for about 7-10 min then balanced charged. Everything is fine now. Can someone explain this??

Running Gear:
-Futaba 4PL
-MMM V3/2200kv on 4s and maybe 5s
-Hitec 7955TG servo w/aluminum horn
-Steel Spur haven't installed yet
-M3 Bowties on White Dishes from Kit
-Kyosho Aston Martin On-Road Belted Tires w/Wheels for street runs
-Calibers and Crime Fighters Still Deciding...or looking into AKA
-Basher tires/wheels off a Vorza
-DE Racing Mud Guards
-T Bone Racing Competition Front Bumper/Skid in front of stock Skid
-Factory Team goodies

Kit was a blast to build as always. Only complaint I have with the kit is the fact that the screws in the manual are not to scale. Thanks to my caliper I was able identify the correct screws otherwise that would have been a nightmare!

Rookie mistake around 3 in the morning I accidentally installed the ring on the wrong side in the front diff lol! I was wondering why I couldn't roll it forward even with the motor unplugged. Man did I feel dumb...took me 2 days to figure that out. (I can hear Garrett now going...."well that's your problem right there!")

Had some calibration issues with the 4PL for some reason I know Futaba radios must have the steering set to the Reverse channel. Apparently I had to program the TX with the throttle channel in reverse as well. Well when programming the throttle and brake while messing around with CastleLink for a good 30 min I finally go it come to a complete stop then reverse instead of reversing right when I apply the brakes.

I love the ABS feature on all the Futaba 2.4ghz radios!

Current setup is FT suspension mounting points with a little twist here and there along with 5 5 5 in all diffs for now. This is the first e-buggy I built which really sames seems like building a nitro buggy which I built for a local newbie who wanted to start with a buggy....not sure why buggies are more maintenance and less forgiving let alone parts are harder to find in any LHS. Surprisingly this kit only took 3 evenings tops 2-3 hours a night.

Nothing special on the paint just a red beater body and I'm running some new Vorza tires/wheels a track buddy gave me for street runs. Of course gotta rock my favorite colors red and black. Might have my buddy do airbrush bulldog body for me once this one gets trashed.

Now what can I do to add some scale realism to this thing without having to worry about it flying off or getting in the way...besides a driver...I'm thinking protected head lights/rally lights/tail lights/rubber mirrors. Any other suggestions Lance?

Jesse, if you're reading this lets head out to Razor! Hit me up on my cell:
832-461-6399

SOOO M&M CLOSING DOWN!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:00:06 +0000

Well had to pick up some CA and some Baja stuff during lunch. Apparently Bucky bought out M&M (or so the word on the street is). Called my buddy over at M&M and he said Amir was retiring lol. About damn time!

Now I wonder what they are going to do with M&M's track and facility....too bad it's the closest one I have near my place in the southwest.

Also for those of yall that don't know RC Hobby Shop is moving to a much bigger facility off Hwy 90 about 5 min from their current location. Since the track will be around a warehouse area there won't be sound complaints.

Talking to the manager and some of my buddies there it will have:

1/16 Mini Traxxas cars/rigs on-road
1/10 TC on-road
1/10, 1/8, and 1/5 off-road
BEST OF ALL: Scaler course and also a comp layout. Water hazards and mud will be there as well.

Since I live closest to there I'll check out their tracks and courses. Snap some shots for yall....we might have a new comp/GTG spot and hopefully we can pick up more southwest guys in addition to myself!

Be Careful with Craigslist Sales

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:49:31 +0000

Ok I posted a couple items for local buy one is well built never run Cup Racer with a BL system on it....the other is an engineer's drafting pack.

Same guy emailed me with the same old money order/cashier check bull. I was about to send a nasty email back but what's the point? You're only upsetting yourself.

Just watch out for this email user:

J Frank jstores@tmainn.com
11:34 AM (7 minutes ago)

to me
Hi

Thanks for your response. I'm going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 4 - 6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or cashier check so send me your info (i.e full name, mailing address and your phone number) so payment can be mailed out immediately. I will also make arrangement for pick-up which will be after you must have received and cashed the payment.

Awaiting your info.

Thanks

**HE SENT THE IDENTICAL EMAIL TWICE TO BOTH MY ADS...THANKS FOR COPYING AND PASTING ASSHOLE YOU DIDN'T EVEN MENTION MY NAME!!!**

Simple response: Sorry I only deal face-to-face in a public well-lit area no matter what I'm selling off Craigslist with a .45 behind my back....times are crazy. The rich keep getting richer while the poor keeps getting poorer.

Selling my Shelf Queen Cup Racer

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:22:43 +0000

Selling my Cup Racer since and no one runs Cup Racers around here now. NO RX PROVIDED...just add your own radio gear!
I build my cars very meticulously. I find it's more fun to build than to run/tune...

Car has only been run on a paved track for less than 5 min at half to 3/4 throttle to test.
I have had 3 Cup Racers, and this is the last one I am putting up for sale. Into 1/10 crawlers, scalers, and 1/5 gas now.

ASKING $370 NOT IN A RUSH TO SELL.
TRADES CONSIDERED: Partial trade for an Axial SCX10 roller w/upgrades. Or another 1.9 scale rig. Let me know what you have! Hard bodies will be a big plus! Body not needed...Might also consider a decently loaded out Revo 3.3 or Savage 4.6 as well. Savage must be the newer 2.4Ghz version.

Run down of what I spent totals out to: ~$462 willing to get go for $370

HPI Datsun 510 Kit ($200)
Manual Included/Spare Parts

Hobbywing ESC w/ EZRUN 8.5T/4000kv Combo 2s-3s. Wiring in Wire Looms Very Neat Traxxas connector. Lipo Cut Off Currently at 2s. ($90 value)

Shot with Tamiya Paint and Backed with Pactra Violet Sparkle ($12 value)

Body is in great shape!! You'll definitely love it.

HPI T Drifts Mounted on HPI 10 Spoke Black Chrome MX60 Wheels ($40 vake Still Lots of Tread great value no wheel scratches)

HPI Stock Slicks (never run) with Stock HPI Datsun 8 Spoke Wheels Gunmetal w/foams

JR Racing Z590M Metal Geared Torque Race Sevo in laydown position ($40 value)

Upgraded Aluminum Axle Cups ($20 value)

Scale Brake Rotors/Discs with 3 Set of Rotors (Red, Gold, Purple) ($25 value)

LED Lighting System (Light Blue Drive Beams, Yellow High Beams, 4 Reds all 5mm) ($35 value)

Meticulously Built Shocks 25wt oil all around (RTV Used on Inside of O-Ring Cartridge....no leaks!)

Additional Medium Springs
Additional Battery Mounts/Spare Parts Including Extra Body Mounts for All Cup Racer/Blitz Bodies

Fast car...the only other upgrade you may need down the line after months of hard running is having aluminum drive shaft outputs for the front/rear diffs.

http://s973.photobucket.com/albums/ae220...0%20Drift/

Alex
Text/Call
832-461-6399

No Calls After 8 Please.

Thank You!

Tamiya Bruiser Re-Release!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:43:03 +0000

Amazing but it's true!

http://tamiyablog.com/2012/01/tamiya-585...d-details/

More details should become apparent tomorrow when the toy fair opens officially.

New RC4WD Trailfinder 2

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:41:13 +0000

Personally, I want the body.

http://store.rc4wd.com/Trail-Finder-2-Tr..._2108.html

New Turtle Tank

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:37:15 +0000

Well petco had a sale, 1 buck a gallon so the wife wanted a 55 gallon for the turtles.

I had planned on making a new background for the current 30 gallon tank after I finished my Yota project, but since we got the 55 gallon now it moved up on the Honey Do list.

Now in all honesty I don't have any idea what I'm doing, some of it is based on what others have done and some of it is just made up along the way.

Supply list so far:

Drylok latex paint
Hot Glue and Gun
Styrofoam
PVC pipe

The tank and a tupperware the same size as the filter tupperware. I will try to hide the filter under some made rocks along with the heater.

It's a homemade filter, basically a smaller version of what I use in my Koi ponds.

Here's the sheet before the mess begins.

I first cut out a piece the same size as the back of the aquarium. I than cut it into 3 pieces so it would go in the tank. I than made a duplicate set and drew out a pattern to cut.

Originally I was following someone elses directions but ended making all the rocks connect like a jigsaw. I changed my mind and decided I wanted it to be a large rock face, not a stack of rocks. But I had already cut the jigsaw. It actually helped some, with the jigsaw I could work in smaller areas and pull out pieces, sculpt them and than put them back. I'm not sure I would do it again this way but it did work.

The first test fit.

All 3 tiles together.

Another test fit.

and finally a water test. I wanted to test the fit and test the shelves under the water before I start finalizing the design. The final shelf on the right will be the basking area and will be removable so that I can access the filter box. I'm using pvc pipe to hold the tiles in place I want to avoid using silicone to glue it in.

Again I have no idea what I'm doing, just making it up as I go.

Now I'm not into slot cars, but...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:22:33 +0000

Skip ahead to 45 secs... and my face goes

Not a toy.

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:56:45 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enuhpqGwOCs

Great Deal for Waterproof 1080P Kodak Recorder!

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:07:40 +0000

Does anyone know about this model?

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-kodak-zx...c=deal_img

Not bad 1080P waterproof...rugged design not to mention it's only $70 shipped. Would make a great pocket sized HD camcorder/camera for our scale/comp/GTG events.

Retails at $156...I've not had good experiences with Kodak digital cameras but that was about 3 years ago. The battery life was terrible. Ended up going with AA's which only lasts for about 20 shots max on 10MP. Auto focus is an issue as well. Forget about recording on that POS camera...it will eat those batteries alive!

Hobbico Takes Over Axial and Durango!!

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:37:38 +0000

Wow cruising on rctech stumbled across this link!

http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news/art...ryid=11396

Hobbico acquires Axial and Durango...HMMM this should entice more people to buy these brands and also more aftermarket support. Now I can't wait what new products are coming down the pipe!

Inferno GT2 ARTR..SOLD

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:47:54 +0000

Up for sale or trade is my Kyosho IGT2 Aston Martin DBR9 with custom 5mm front LEDs off a 9V battery and a toggle switch.

SOLD!

It's ARTR as I blew the motor. I believe it's the conrod that snapped. Haven't disassembled it.

Chassis has normal scuffs from parking lot running. There's a piece of plastic custom drilled on the bottom of it to prevent gravel from getting into the tranny.

I'm including stock AM TX/RX, original box, manuals, new glow plug, stock Kyosho glow plug igniter, shot motor, pipe, and stock servos.

Any questions call or text:
832-461-6399

Thanks,
Alex