Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
07-23-2007, 05:41 PM
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
ok, so far
Venom Fireball Mini 370
Various Pinion Gears
RPM Wide bumper
RPM Shock towers (front and rear)
RPM Lower A-arms (blue, front and rear)
BRP Fiberglass rollover antenna
Associated Aluminum drive shaft (blue)
Team Factory aluminum motor mount/heat sink (blue)
3racing Spur gear set (55t, 57t, 59t)
Deans plugs all around
Venom Fireball Mini 370
Various Pinion Gears
RPM Wide bumper
RPM Shock towers (front and rear)
RPM Lower A-arms (blue, front and rear)
BRP Fiberglass rollover antenna
Associated Aluminum drive shaft (blue)
Team Factory aluminum motor mount/heat sink (blue)
3racing Spur gear set (55t, 57t, 59t)
Deans plugs all around
07-25-2007, 04:32 PM
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
[link=http://www.drivenpro.net/index.php?s=store&pn=102]Driven Productions Steering Draglink[/link]
07-27-2007, 09:26 PM
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
Installed:
Associated Aluminum drive shaft (blue)
RPM Shock towers (front and rear)
BRP Fiberglass rollover antenna
the rollover antenna really works! lol. it proved itself in the first 5 minutes.
I think I should try a lower pinion gear. the fireball was pretty hot. If I go lower than 14 I will loose a lot of speed I think.
Associated Aluminum drive shaft (blue)
RPM Shock towers (front and rear)
BRP Fiberglass rollover antenna
the rollover antenna really works! lol. it proved itself in the first 5 minutes.
I think I should try a lower pinion gear. the fireball was pretty hot. If I go lower than 14 I will loose a lot of speed I think.
07-27-2007, 11:33 PM
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
WAIT A MINUTE!! the store i work at sells these things!!! they are RC18 knockoffs for sure. we even have the truck, it's called the cyclone or something like that. go to racelinemotorworks.com and look! it's like the rc18, but the molding is a little different in some places. the stock motor in those things is a beast though, it's a little faster than the stock 370 motor that comes in the rc18's. i own the 18mt, now truggy cuz i have a wing on it.
07-28-2007, 08:31 AM
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
after trying out the fireball with a few different pinions, I'm thinking the stock motor that came with it is a bit faster.
08-07-2007, 05:29 PM
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
I just got one andit ran good for 2 days hitting top speed of 23mph then it got where it does not respond and just twitches and take off and ignore3 the controller what is the problem anything helps dumb ebayer won't send me another one and has like 18 in stock
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
ORIGINAL: jimbob0530
I just got one andit ran good for 2 days hitting top speed of 23mph then it got where it does not respond and just twitches and take off and ignore3 the controller what is the problem anything helps dumb ebayer won't send me another one and has like 18 in stock
I just got one andit ran good for 2 days hitting top speed of 23mph then it got where it does not respond and just twitches and take off and ignore3 the controller what is the problem anything helps dumb ebayer won't send me another one and has like 18 in stock
09-02-2007, 04:35 PM
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
Those are great systems. I have a bl system on my falcon 3D im selling.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESE:IT&ih=005
Heres the tremor if interested also.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESE:IT&ih=005
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESE:IT&ih=005
Heres the tremor if interested also.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESE:IT&ih=005
09-02-2007, 06:24 PM
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
So...I tried a 9.6V pack I had layin around and it was indeed faster (obviously) with the Venom 370. Few problems though, the main one being its virtually uncontrollable. What can I upgrade that'll make the steering a bit more managable and give me the ability to drive the car in a straight line for more than 10 feet?
things I've thought:
1/10 sized wheels and tires
adjustable turnbuckles
?
things I've thought:
1/10 sized wheels and tires
adjustable turnbuckles
?
09-04-2007, 12:29 AM
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
ORIGINAL: nitro _ burner
Over here is AUS, i can get one of these knock-off's for aprox $60AUS delivered to my door, whereas the Team AE version is $340 from my LHS, A HUGE DIFFERENCE, i know[&:]
Is it worth getting the cheap version and spend the rest on a BL system ($150 for motor and esc. either 8K or 9200KV motor) a battery (li-po either 7.4V or 11.1V. ranges from $40-60) and some alum to replace the weak spots(im thinking like shock towers, arms, drive shafts mabye??) Can anyone please suggest what i would need to get to male it strong enough for BL speeds??? keeping in mind i have a budget so no un-neccesary things.
Cheers.
Over here is AUS, i can get one of these knock-off's for aprox $60AUS delivered to my door, whereas the Team AE version is $340 from my LHS, A HUGE DIFFERENCE, i know[&:]
Is it worth getting the cheap version and spend the rest on a BL system ($150 for motor and esc. either 8K or 9200KV motor) a battery (li-po either 7.4V or 11.1V. ranges from $40-60) and some alum to replace the weak spots(im thinking like shock towers, arms, drive shafts mabye??) Can anyone please suggest what i would need to get to male it strong enough for BL speeds??? keeping in mind i have a budget so no un-neccesary things.
Cheers.
Thanks
goods.
09-05-2007, 02:19 AM
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
ORIGINAL: goods
Could you tell me where you can get them for $60AUS delivered? The ones I have seen on ebay usually go for about $100AUS plus delivery.
Thanks
goods.
ORIGINAL: nitro _ burner
Over here is AUS, i can get one of these knock-off's for aprox $60AUS delivered to my door, whereas the Team AE version is $340 from my LHS, A HUGE DIFFERENCE, i know[&:]
Is it worth getting the cheap version and spend the rest on a BL system ($150 for motor and esc. either 8K or 9200KV motor) a battery (li-po either 7.4V or 11.1V. ranges from $40-60) and some alum to replace the weak spots(im thinking like shock towers, arms, drive shafts mabye??) Can anyone please suggest what i would need to get to male it strong enough for BL speeds??? keeping in mind i have a budget so no un-neccesary things.
Cheers.
Over here is AUS, i can get one of these knock-off's for aprox $60AUS delivered to my door, whereas the Team AE version is $340 from my LHS, A HUGE DIFFERENCE, i know[&:]
Is it worth getting the cheap version and spend the rest on a BL system ($150 for motor and esc. either 8K or 9200KV motor) a battery (li-po either 7.4V or 11.1V. ranges from $40-60) and some alum to replace the weak spots(im thinking like shock towers, arms, drive shafts mabye??) Can anyone please suggest what i would need to get to male it strong enough for BL speeds??? keeping in mind i have a budget so no un-neccesary things.
Cheers.
Thanks
goods.
Ill check: I cant find any, sorry mate.
BTW where abouts in Adelaide are you??
Edit. There is this, http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZe-turbotrader
09-05-2007, 08:28 PM
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
ORIGINAL: nitro _ burner
Yeh i posted that a while ago, and i dont know if they still have 'em.
Ill check: I cant find any, sorry mate.
BTW where abouts in Adelaide are you??
Edit. There is this, http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZe-turbotrader
ORIGINAL: goods
Could you tell me where you can get them for $60AUS delivered? The ones I have seen on ebay usually go for about $100AUS plus delivery.
Thanks
goods.
ORIGINAL: nitro _ burner
Over here is AUS, i can get one of these knock-off's for aprox $60AUS delivered to my door, whereas the Team AE version is $340 from my LHS, A HUGE DIFFERENCE, i know[&:]
Is it worth getting the cheap version and spend the rest on a BL system ($150 for motor and esc. either 8K or 9200KV motor) a battery (li-po either 7.4V or 11.1V. ranges from $40-60) and some alum to replace the weak spots(im thinking like shock towers, arms, drive shafts mabye??) Can anyone please suggest what i would need to get to male it strong enough for BL speeds??? keeping in mind i have a budget so no un-neccesary things.
Cheers.
Over here is AUS, i can get one of these knock-off's for aprox $60AUS delivered to my door, whereas the Team AE version is $340 from my LHS, A HUGE DIFFERENCE, i know[&:]
Is it worth getting the cheap version and spend the rest on a BL system ($150 for motor and esc. either 8K or 9200KV motor) a battery (li-po either 7.4V or 11.1V. ranges from $40-60) and some alum to replace the weak spots(im thinking like shock towers, arms, drive shafts mabye??) Can anyone please suggest what i would need to get to male it strong enough for BL speeds??? keeping in mind i have a budget so no un-neccesary things.
Cheers.
Thanks
goods.
Ill check: I cant find any, sorry mate.
BTW where abouts in Adelaide are you??
Edit. There is this, http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZe-turbotrader
Thanks nitro, yes I have seen those on ebay, seem a bit pricey for copies.
Right now I'm staying in Willunga.
For oneglory, have you tried a search for steering problems, from what I have read in this and other forums tightening up the steering helps.
10-08-2007, 04:21 PM
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RE: Just got a Mini-Rodeo buggy. RC18B clone?
not that anyone cares about my little clone here, but I'm currently installing a Mamba 5400 and don't really know what gearing I should have.
I'm going to upgrade to 1/10 sized wheels and tires and this is throwing me off even more.
I'm going to upgrade to 1/10 sized wheels and tires and this is throwing me off even more.