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Forum: RC Car General Discussions
04-20-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,901
Posted By DriveForFun

The Arma Typhon BLX is right in your price range...

The Arma Typhon BLX is right in your price range and probably my favorite to actually drive in my fleet. Reliable, fast, controls great. So far it has just worked. I have plenty of other cars for...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
01-19-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,160
Posted By DriveForFun

Yup. Even though I know this full and well, I...

Yup. Even though I know this full and well, I still go through phases of "more speed" for my fleet. But in the end, if you find a fun dirt spot, having a 35mph solid car that doesn't break parts or...
Forum: RC On Road Nitro Cars
10-06-2017, 07:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,017
Posted By DriveForFun

I am far from a pro at nitro, but i'm having some...

I am far from a pro at nitro, but i'm having some success tuning them (e.g., my cars run decent at least). Do you have the engine manufacture's base tune settings? That is where i would start. Your...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-04-2017, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 575
Posted By DriveForFun

To answer your question, existing pinion should...

To answer your question, existing pinion should work to start with but have you thought about just swapping the pinion for a smaller one with the stock motor? If you can get 25% less teeth, that will...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
10-03-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,274
Posted By DriveForFun

I would still run it personally as long as the...

I would still run it personally as long as the voltage is good, but i would take extra care when charging it just in case, e.g. be present to deal with any problems.
Forum: Redcat Racing Support
10-03-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 48,304
Posted By DriveForFun

As someone with a son who drives RC along with...

As someone with a son who drives RC along with me, i spend tons of time wrenching on our RC's -especially the one's he drives - in fact i'm lucky if we don't break something every time out. I have...
Forum: Redcat Racing Support
10-03-2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,807
Posted By DriveForFun

Hard to beat the castle sidewinder as far as a...

Hard to beat the castle sidewinder as far as a solid choice for reasonable money. The good news is the Blackout's drivetrain handles brushless well . My current setup in my Blackout has a 550 size...
Forum: Redcat Racing Support
08-27-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,904
Posted By DriveForFun

My biggest accolade for the Blackout is the...

My biggest accolade for the Blackout is the drivetrain - even on brushless, doing 35mph with 4wd, mine has been 100% problem free over a year or so - not one gear stripped - and we're talking...
Forum: RC Car Videos
08-27-2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 324
Posted By DriveForFun

Redcat Blackout Jumps and Bashing - Slo-mo shots

clip title: Redcat Blackout XTE (Brushless conversion) - Jumps!!! Slow motion. Quick Rundown
Short Description: Running the Redcat Blackout XTE with brushless conversion at Tarrallton Park in...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
08-15-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By DriveForFun

Much appreciated. I was able to find the actual...

Much appreciated. I was able to find the actual part. So it sounds like there is not much (if any at all) cross compatibility between heads?

Turns out there also some very odd sized bearing...
Forum: RC On Road Nitro Cars
08-11-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,307
Posted By DriveForFun

I can see the wisdom in having an electric around...

I can see the wisdom in having an electric around for those "grab n go" moments, but Ive recently gotten into Nitro after 2 stints in electric only and im hooked! The experience is just more visceral...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-11-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By DriveForFun

Blackout

I own the blackout 4wd SCT. Fun truck and mine has been good to me. Ive upgraded to brushless and the drivetrain has been bulletproof. Still running original gears all around i believe. I had to...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
07-31-2017, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By DriveForFun

​​​​​​Hong Nor does show on the transmitter so...

​​​​​​Hong Nor does show on the transmitter so makes sense. Guess ill need to get familiar with the mounting dimensions. Found the manual online for the ultra lx so that should help when comparing to...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
07-30-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By DriveForFun

Ofna Ultra LX ...which cooling block can i use?

I scored this Ofna in a trade, first nitro car and im hooked, love this thing. I was told it is an Ultra LX, but looking online im not sure which variant. The cooling block is cracked, missing fins,...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
03-17-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,914
Posted By DriveForFun

Congrats on the awesome score!! I'm really...

Congrats on the awesome score!! I'm really wanting to make the leap to Nitro but wife is getting fed up of RC cars showing up at the house.....better start dumpster diving!
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-09-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 747
Posted By DriveForFun

I've had great luck as far as durability goes...

I've had great luck as far as durability goes with a Slash and Rustler, at least once i swapped out the radios. I would definitely go for 4wd though, so much easier for my son to drive than 2wd...
Forum: RC Classic Cars & Trucks
02-28-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,092
Posted By DriveForFun

sounds like you should check out...

sounds like you should check out http://www.tamiyaclub.com/

As for forgetting Tamiya - yes, you do have to rely more on online orders, but i just put together a Plasma Edge 2, which is newer a 4wd...
Forum: RC Humor
02-27-2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,940
Posted By DriveForFun

We have a hound dog, who sleeps in the bed with...

We have a hound dog, who sleeps in the bed with us, normally between my feet, a Siamese cat who sleeps on my wife's neck, and a 4 year old son who thankfully sleeps in his bed usually. Between those...
Forum: RC Humor
02-27-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,940
Posted By DriveForFun

All i can say to that is "Amen, Brotha"

All i can say to that is "Amen, Brotha"
Forum: RC Humor
02-27-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,049
Posted By DriveForFun

Fortunately, my years of guitar gearhoarding...

Fortunately, my years of guitar gearhoarding (remove the "d" for proper term) have prepped me well for the RC bug...

"What this? No that's just a new body shell! Had that for years!"
"Those...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
11-16-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,240
Posted By DriveForFun

I recently picked up a Redcat Blackout 1/10 Truck...

I recently picked up a Redcat Blackout 1/10 Truck for around $100 (used) and it is actually quite well built. My 4 year old has been driving the thing and it has yet to break anything, even after...
Forum: RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more
09-21-2016, 05:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,654
Posted By DriveForFun

Thank you sir! I think the metallic blue would...

Thank you sir! I think the metallic blue would look great too. Red would be cool to see since you don't usually see GT-86 in that color (or at least i haven't!)
Forum: RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more
09-20-2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,654
Posted By DriveForFun

Thanks! Yes it is pretty much the GT-86, labeled...

Thanks! Yes it is pretty much the GT-86, labeled as a Subaru BRZ in this packaging at least. The body should actually have a bunch of ground effects too, but I cut all that off when prepping the...
Forum: RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more
09-19-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,654
Posted By DriveForFun

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2181520

My TT-02. Since this was my first assembly model since my teenage years, the body was a bit of an afterthought. I just wanted...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-19-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,800
Posted By DriveForFun

I had this exact problem on my TT02 with motor...

I had this exact problem on my TT02 with motor upgrade - pinion was too tight against the spur gear and caused big problems - including grinding at stop/start just as you mention OP. It actually...
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