ElectricGuy007

My B44(older pic) and my Tamiya 501x Worlds Edition(when I got it dirty for the first time 2 months ago)
I have done some things to the 501x since I last posted, a Durga front one-way with a TA-05 one-way pulley.
New screws...etc..
The B44 has a new novak GTB brushless system also, I moved up to a 6.5 lite brushless motor and qualified 2nd at reo with it recently.

paul_TAB4

[] sorry to hear about that shell man. it was a nice one! oh well guess you get to do another one know

paul_TAB4

hey dude nice buggies! I am really diggin that 501X! pricy!! but supper sick[8D]

aftermarket

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Meh, I think I'll keep it for now. I need to invest money on an upper chassis, because when I did that face plant it broke the front body mount. I don't know why...the bumper and the shock towers were clearly taller than the mount...by alot, too. They should've broken before the mount...oh well :/

What really cracks me up is: 3 minutes after I peeled off the window masks for the first run, I hit a speed bump (cause of the flipping of my buggy) and the shell automatically went from a brand new race body to a weathered bash body in under 5 seconds...

Anyone know what are some remedies for a few small slits and cracks on an rc shell? Super glue? The type you use to mount tires? Idk...

paul_TAB4

Try a few thin layers of clear silicone. it worked for one of my old shells.

aftermarket

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Clear silicone? Sounds complicated

It'll be fine for now...it's not like the body wobbles when I hit 40 mph...just less appealing [&o] but then again, you only see them when you stare at the body

So...any ideas on making a track? My parents have 3 acres that he uses for recreation. He doesn't use the areas which are infested with vegetation, so I'll be whipping out the lawn mower and making my track...just need an idea sparker.

paul_TAB4

cool!! I am bildin a track as well smaller though[&o]

paul_TAB4

no ideas yet though.

aftermarket

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One wheel barrel of dirt is so freaking heavy...and it's not even enough for one ramp...

Going to have to spend some time on this :P

Btw, I cut the grass too high...my buggy bottoms up like mad [&o]

Wish me luck!

tamiya trucker

hi guys.

im looking for a buggy. something than can do huge jump and is tamiya. if possible something vintage/old skool. any ideas?


cheers

wookie_racer

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i will have to post some pics of miine after the race this sunday...that is if i use it and not the truck.

paul_TAB4

if you are looking for a vintage buggy I would strongly suggest NOT jumping it. at least not large jumps anyways. but if you want an old tamiya that jumps, look for a Dyna Storm. It would be cheaper to get a new tamiya. DT-02 ms(2wd) or Durga(4wd). these two would be good choices.

paul_TAB4

I just picked up an old rc10t. it is set up like a buggy![8D] I am just changing the esc jack to Tamiya type. also most of the parts for my b4 came in yesterday, I'll have pics of both up tonight time to close the door to the shop and get to work!

paul_TAB4

so the guy I bought the buggy from put thread lock on the wheel nuts. it spilled over onto the bearings.[:@] anyone know what I can use to remove it?

paul_TAB4

Here it is! the guy I got it from had traxxas decals on it. so I peeled em of and put a nice dragon on with a couple rpm decals. it took 4 hours to clean this puppy up! it need wheel and tires......and probably a complete re-build!haha! loctite on every nut and screw.[:@]

paul_TAB4

I finished putting some parts on today. finally got my pin mount and caster blocks installed, plus I acquired some orange spring stays with my rc10. time for a new motor and radio![sm=shades_smile.gif]

tamiya trucker

sweet buggy

paul_TAB4

thanx man which one.lol!

tamiya trucker

prefere the one in the second lot of pics. looks real nice

paul_TAB4

thanx man I try to clean it after every outing. still a few more things to do before it sees a track though.

aftermarket

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Man... there's never an end to the upgrade list to any rc car, is there?

Can anyone recommend a shock set up for my bandit vxl? The shocks are really cheap, imo. You think the trx big bores will work? What type springs/oils would be most suitable? I flip when I turn...anacondas on the front, phew!

p.s. I bottom out alot too. So the oil for the shocks are for damping bumps/dips and the springs are for returning to original position? I need some suspension sk00l1ing

paul_TAB4

not sure about oils but try a heavier one and maybe some stiff springs? I dunno. me also need schoolin. maybe try installing some thin tubing over your shafts so your chassis doesn't smack against the ground.

paul_TAB4

check out the pics of my rc10. the little pieces of blue tubing on the shafts. it helps.

tamiya trucker

yee the tubing on the shaft is the best way.
if you stifen the suspension to much you will just break the posts

aero750rider

i have losi xxx-4+g with novak 5800 brushless system. unbliveable speed