bought a backdraft 8E!
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bought a backdraft 8E!
I just scored a used backdraft 8e RTR with the lipos for $150. It could use a new body, but other than that it looks to be in good shape.
Too bad the weather up here sucks and snows on the ground.
But I will be waiting for spring to get the buggy out on the track!
Too bad the weather up here sucks and snows on the ground.
But I will be waiting for spring to get the buggy out on the track!
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RE: bought a backdraft 8E!
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You will love it. I love mine. The speed and power are amazing. It handles well.
You will love it. I love mine. The speed and power are amazing. It handles well.
And the oversized tires put alot of stress on the diffs, and steering parts.
I feel the backdraft's smaller tires will cure what issues my earthquake had. I had even considered converting the E into a B. But then i used the brushless system in another model and sold it as a roller.
I know i couldnt go wrong for the price! The BL system alone is worth $80-$100.
It may actually be faster than i will need. If that turns out to be the case, i think ill use a jumper on 1 of the batt plugs and use a 3s lipo.
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RE: bought a backdraft 8E!
MIne was an earthquake 8e (Jan 2011) from when I got it until July of this year.
The oversized tires, wheelies and constant unintended flip drove me up the wall. Not to mention the ballooning tires.
I converted mine to a backdraft 8e. Now it handles great, on, dirt, sand and asphault.
No more wheelies, flip overs, etc. And speed, wow this thing is fast.
The oversized tires, wheelies and constant unintended flip drove me up the wall. Not to mention the ballooning tires.
I converted mine to a backdraft 8e. Now it handles great, on, dirt, sand and asphault.
No more wheelies, flip overs, etc. And speed, wow this thing is fast.
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RE: bought a backdraft 8E!
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It may actually be faster than i will need. If that turns out to be the case, i think ill use a jumper on 1 of the batt plugs and use a 3s lipo.
It may actually be faster than i will need. If that turns out to be the case, i think ill use a jumper on 1 of the batt plugs and use a 3s lipo.
I'm using a 15t with stock spur and it's stupid fast.
I'm thinking of getting a 12t for less speed.
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RE: bought a backdraft 8E!
ORIGINAL: St33v3
Or gear down?
I'm using a 15t with stock spur and it's stupid fast.
I'm thinking of getting a 12t for less speed.
ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner
It may actually be faster than i will need. If that turns out to be the case, i think ill use a jumper on 1 of the batt plugs and use a 3s lipo.
It may actually be faster than i will need. If that turns out to be the case, i think ill use a jumper on 1 of the batt plugs and use a 3s lipo.
I'm using a 15t with stock spur and it's stupid fast.
I'm thinking of getting a 12t for less speed.