-Project DirtThrasher-
07-31-2006, 11:29 PM
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-Project DirtThrasher-
Ive noticed that only a few people on this forum have a dirt thrasher. So, ive decided since its so unpopular, id try and see what I can do to give it some attention and show everyone what its capable of. The dirt thrasher was my very first hobby grade RC car...i havent driven it in a LONG time
But, I will blow the dust off of it and make a shopping list for it!
Heres a pic of what it looks like right now:
But, I will blow the dust off of it and make a shopping list for it! Heres a pic of what it looks like right now:
08-01-2006, 03:31 AM
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RE: -Project DirtThrasher-
This project is gonna be slow, id rather take my time and do an awesome job. Ive got to do alot of research and find out just what parts i can use on the dirt thrasher. I think first im gonna take apart the tranny and re-lube it and grease real well. Also, some new tires and rims are a must. Im going on vacation next week, so right now I cant buy any parts. But, after my trip im going to go on a shopping spree! Any suggestions?
08-01-2006, 01:45 PM
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ORIGINAL: mayhem maniac
I would get some better shocks
I would get some better shocks
08-01-2006, 05:05 PM
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RE: -Project DirtThrasher-
The g/f's new toy is a Dirt Thrasher. Other than ESC and bearings in the wheels, it is as stock as a rock.
Nice to drive, but seems awfully slow in standard trim. Also, the local track is a bit brutal, so monster truck wheels might be a cure for that
Keep us posted
Nice to drive, but seems awfully slow in standard trim. Also, the local track is a bit brutal, so monster truck wheels might be a cure for that
Keep us posted
08-01-2006, 10:10 PM
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RE: -Project DirtThrasher-
ORIGINAL: kiwiscanfly
The g/f's new toy is a Dirt Thrasher. Other than ESC and bearings in the wheels, it is as stock as a rock.
Nice to drive, but seems awfully slow in standard trim. Also, the local track is a bit brutal, so monster truck wheels might be a cure for that
Keep us posted
The g/f's new toy is a Dirt Thrasher. Other than ESC and bearings in the wheels, it is as stock as a rock.
Nice to drive, but seems awfully slow in standard trim. Also, the local track is a bit brutal, so monster truck wheels might be a cure for that
Keep us posted
Ive got plans for it though and a very hefty shopping list. I need a brand new stock body(i trashed the old one).
08-01-2006, 11:37 PM
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Incredibly easy to drive, as compared to my 2wd buggy. Quite slow though! Like everything else ... needs more power!
Haven't given it all that much of a workout, really only around 4 batteries from new.
Haven't given it all that much of a workout, really only around 4 batteries from new.
08-02-2006, 01:01 AM
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ORIGINAL: kiwiscanfly
Incredibly easy to drive, as compared to my 2wd buggy. Quite slow though! Like everything else ... needs more power!
Haven't given it all that much of a workout, really only around 4 batteries from new.
Incredibly easy to drive, as compared to my 2wd buggy. Quite slow though! Like everything else ... needs more power!
Haven't given it all that much of a workout, really only around 4 batteries from new.
08-05-2006, 05:46 PM
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[:@] been tearing my room apart trying to find the drive shaft for the dirt thrasher and have had no luck! I didnt really even like the stock shaft that much though, I wonder if i can convert the drive train somehow and use a stronger and more reliable shaft...hmmm[&:]
08-05-2006, 10:26 PM
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RE: -Project DirtThrasher-
ORIGINAL: ThatsAnEvader!
Nice to see a tamiya getting attention.
Nice to see a tamiya getting attention.
08-06-2006, 01:30 PM
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RE: -Project DirtThrasher-
ORIGINAL: ThatsAnEvader!
Sure it does. I like the look of tamiyas 2wd buggies and want the new one...forgot the name.
Sure it does. I like the look of tamiyas 2wd buggies and want the new one...forgot the name.
08-06-2006, 07:57 PM
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ORIGINAL: ThatsAnEvader!
Oh, lol, id that a dt-01 chassis? Or something similar? I found a tamiya falcon today for cheap. You ever hear of them?
Oh, lol, id that a dt-01 chassis? Or something similar? I found a tamiya falcon today for cheap. You ever hear of them?
08-07-2006, 08:23 AM
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It's a monocoque DF-01 chassis which is shared with the more rescent baja king, baja champ, or the manta ray, so all of their parts will fit.I can't find any parts though, do you plan on buying or making parts?
08-07-2006, 12:53 PM
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RE: -Project DirtThrasher-
ORIGINAL: ThatsAnEvader!
It's a monocoque DF-01 chassis which is shared with the more rescent baja king, baja champ, or the manta ray, so all of their parts will fit.I can't find any parts though, do you plan on buying or making parts?
It's a monocoque DF-01 chassis which is shared with the more rescent baja king, baja champ, or the manta ray, so all of their parts will fit.I can't find any parts though, do you plan on buying or making parts?
08-07-2006, 12:56 PM
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Hmm, better buy a lot of spaces and some dremel bits You make me wanna put grapgite suspension on my rising storm he he. If there was a way to install...omg, the evader cvd's have the same size shaft end...gonna get to work lol.
You make me wanna put grapgite suspension on my rising storm he he. If there was a way to install...omg, the evader cvd's have the same size shaft end...gonna get to work lol.
08-07-2006, 01:18 PM
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RE: -Project DirtThrasher-
If you ever have to go in and tweak the steering servo repeatedly on a Falcon, you won't be all that crazy about the buggy. That thing's buried.
Had a falcon for a while, beat the tar out of it, sold the (mostly intact) chassis on eBay a while ago.
That thing's buried.Had a falcon for a while, beat the tar out of it, sold the (mostly intact) chassis on eBay a while ago.
08-07-2006, 08:41 PM
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ORIGINAL: Eman77
If you ever have to go in and tweak the steering servo repeatedly on a Falcon, you won't be all that crazy about the buggy. That thing's buried.
Had a falcon for a while, beat the tar out of it, sold the (mostly intact) chassis on eBay a while ago.
If you ever have to go in and tweak the steering servo repeatedly on a Falcon, you won't be all that crazy about the buggy.
That thing's buried.Had a falcon for a while, beat the tar out of it, sold the (mostly intact) chassis on eBay a while ago.
08-07-2006, 08:43 PM
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RE: -Project DirtThrasher-
Dude, yur an inspiration lol. My rising storm is now going truggy! It's gonna be awesome! The evader arms widen it like 2". I just need to work on the gearing. Tamiya's gearing is tricky.
08-07-2006, 08:47 PM
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ORIGINAL: ThatsAnEvader!
Dude, yur an inspiration lol. My rising storm is now going truggy! It's gonna be awesome! The evader arms widen it like 2". I just need to work on the gearing. Tamiya's gearing is tricky.
Dude, yur an inspiration lol. My rising storm is now going truggy! It's gonna be awesome! The evader arms widen it like 2". I just need to work on the gearing. Tamiya's gearing is tricky.