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RE: Update on my Tornado - 1/31/2008 6:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		i might put 3 chrome rims on ebay some time but i dont want to waste my money and not even sell them so idk. how much could i sell them for? mabey il throw in some kinda torn up tires that would still work

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RE: Update on my Tornado - 1/31/2008 7:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		If you have a Woodcraft store or other woodworking store around where you live, you can grab some CA glue accelerant. Basically, You apply the CA glue (superglue) and spray the accelerant on what you just glued and it is instantly bonded. I used this on my rim that I accidentally shattered during the 1st break in run so I could finish doing the break in till my new rims came in... besides, I HATE waiting for glue to dry!

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RE: Update on my Tornado - 1/31/2008 7:13 AM   
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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 2:06 AM   
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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 2:16 AM   
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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 2:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		Dang, I just seen that I cracked the front rim too. That sucks. I ordered front rims too. I am not going to drive the car any, I might tune it a little but that is it. I will let you guys know when I get them, and I am driving again.

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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 5:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have a Volcano, and I love it. Great Truck (especially if you consider cost) but the rims DO seem a bit fragile. I got tired of replacing them and went out and got HPI rims. They have more plastic bracing and so far have held up well. Im sure many companies make rims to fit Redcat buggies. You should have a few spares,ESPECIALLY if you are running on Pavement!


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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 7:16 AM   
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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 7:17 AM   
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The only ones I can find for mine are the chrome factory ones, and then green and yellow spoked ones.


for the Tornado BB? if it is, and you don't mind spending a bit more money.. but its worth it because of the durability.. you can get these ( aluminum! )




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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 7:26 AM   
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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 7:31 AM   
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The only ones I can find for mine are the chrome factory ones, and then green and yellow spoked ones.


for the Tornado BB? if it is, and you don't mind spending a bit more money.. but its worth it because of the durability.. you can get these ( aluminum! )




have you ever driven that buggy??? its soo clean. the fist time i drove my tornado i bent my sock towers in and scrached it all up. looks nice tho

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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 7:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		the only problem I have had with mine is the wheel issue. Shock towers are good, shocks are good, everything but the rims is still good on it, and I have even sent her on a couple of tumbles. Seems to be pretty rugged to me.

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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 9:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		No that buggy hasn't been driven, But, They fit right on my electric that is in pecies because it went all screwy and smacked into a hydro pole.. i mean it hit friggen hard and didn't damage the rims at all, just left a mark on them that i buffed right out

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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 9:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		i broke 3 rims. one was from doing some cartwheels down the road an i dont know how i broke my other one's. good thing a set of 4 is only 10 bux tho

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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 9:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		lol, ya true, but I had they money at the time and I've been wanting aluminum rims alot, and they are super durable.. so i grabbed them up.. then i tryed to take the stock tires off the stock rims and ya..... thats why the tires are bald..off my electric.. there 3 years old

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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 9:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		so the rims on the Tornado BB is a 12mm hex right?

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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 4:23 PM   
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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 6:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		ok, I am gonna go by my hobby shop today and ask if they have any 12mm wheels instead of telling them the kind of car I have.
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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 7:35 PM   
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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 7:39 PM   
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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/1/2008 7:46 PM   
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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/2/2008 12:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		it will probebly be a week or so till i et my new rims. they where cracked to bad to use super glue so i decied to try some jb weld. i cant belive how strong they are now. it works very well. i probely wont put my new rims on right away when i get them now

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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/2/2008 5:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well, I checked my wheel that I put glue on, and it actually held together fairly well. Can't do any crazy driving on it, but I can drive it. Also got some wheels from my hobby shop, only down side is that they are a little wider, but they work. I put some more glue on the wheels before I went to bed last night, that way I know I got a good layer on it, and I am going to take my car with me today to the inlaws...they live in the country and have a HUGE yard... ...you know what that means

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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/2/2008 8:10 PM   
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I am going to take my car with me today to the inlaws...they live in the country and have a HUGE yard... ...you know what that means


Yea that means Redcat is going to be geting an order from you again in the next day or so... hehehe
Go Big Or Go Home.......
well lets hope you dont have to.... but have fun and Do some good BASHING Bro......


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RE: Update on my Tornado - 2/3/2008 5:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well, I didn't get to do some bashing at the inlaws because my antenna broke off of the reciever. So i stopped by dads and got his soldering iron and fixed that and did some good bashing when I got home. I have noticed that my brakes don't work the greatest. The easiest way for me to stop is to turn when I try and stop, otherwise it takes a good distance. Other than that, I am all good. I actually found a small spot in the yard to jump, and I got about 4 foot of air and my glued wheel actually held together really well. I did 2 full tanks worth of driving and the wheels are still good. As far as the antenna issue, can I use some small gauge regular wiring to make the antenna longer so I have better range? Thanks

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