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Old 07-24-2004, 08:06 PM
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Default 4wd 1/5 scale cars....educate me please...what are some things I should know?

I am very interested in trying a large scale gas car or truck. I would prefer a 4wd but a 2wd is cool too. Not much into the buggy look.

Who makes a durable car with hop up potential? I saw a PB Dart for sale that was converted to 4wd in the FS forum, any input on that?

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Default RE: 4wd 1/5 scale cars....educate me please...what are some things I should know?

FG 1/6 cars and trucks are a good platform to start with.
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FG eco-line would be a good place to start as it is the cheapest and can be hoped up easily. I would go for the FG super trucks
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Anyone have some pivs of the large scale trucks or cars I look at to see if something strikes my fancy? I want something 1/8 at a bare min. because as with airplanes the bigger they are the easier they are to see at a distance and control (plus I hate paying for glow when a gasser will fit.)

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hers mine. it runs on nitro though.
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whats the avrage speed for a 1/6 buggy ???? and where can i buy them?????
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http://www.molzermoweryracing.com/dealer.html

upwards of 50mph
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here is a pic of a couple of mine on the bottom. One is a new era stadium and the other is a new era monster truck.[8D]
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shameless self promotion ammdrew but your a good guy
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xknacx, did i just see that beetle on ebay?
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Default RE: 4wd 1/5 scale cars....educate me please...what are some things I should know?

Yes. the fiat above it is the same model in better conditon. Besides I am not really into the 1/5 scale stuff. Its too small. Besides, I have gotten a couple more 1/4 since that pic and need the space.

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