purple_car

Here is my RT sport.



Academy RC cars are definitely the most popular brand here in Korea. All the other big companies are sold here but the shelves are stocked with many Academy vehicles.

Also, spare parts are as plentiful as milk and honey. I broke a few pieces on the front, and the hobby shop had just what I need right behind the counter. They were also really cheap - only about $6 for two packages of various pieces.

Well here is my RT. I bought it used. It has a 10T motor, no name brand esc, and mismatched shocks. I really enjoy bombing around with it.

If anyone is having a hard time getting replacement parts for their academy vehicles, I could probably pick them up and send them wherever. Shipping to the US or Canada is very cheap from here.






Enjoy!

pythonfan

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cool

purple_car

Thanks! this Academy forum is as dead as a forum can be.

jameschatz

Lol i just got my academy sb sport. Academy is a sweet brand they just need to get their parts supply sorted. Only 1 place in Uk which sells spares [:@]

I havent fully tested it yet cuz its raining but i got an mtroniks viper 15t limit and an 18t motor.

purple_car

Nice Jameschatz! Yeah they are excellent quality rcs, not some cheap brand or anything. Like I said before, they are really really popular here in Korea.

Hey, if you ever need a part and can't find it let me know and I'll get it for you here.

Us academy guys have to stick together!

jameschatz

Lol thanks for the offer tho luckily I did find a shop over here that sells spares so hopefully ill be alrite.

I just saw the sb Sport v2. Any idea what it is? and what improvements there r over my one?

Mine cost 115 quid where as the v2 is 170.

jaejw1

hey how does that st perform on the tracks..

philp37

I read in another thread that this truck has no slipper. Is that true?

Crash 81 10

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Actually now it is my rt sport

purple_car

Yes, Clint is the new proud owner of the RT sport! In answer to how it performs on the track, I have no idea, mine was really really fast so I imagine it would do fantastic.

Crash 81 10

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does it really not have a slipper?

purple_car

Come to think of it I'm not actually sure, I could swear it does cause it has an adjustment nut with a spring on the big gear, just like my mini t slipper, and the big gear is pressed against a circular aluminum flat piece. So I think it does. But maybe it was added by the previous owner, and was not a stock item.

Here's a picture in which you can just see the top of what I think is it, adn you can see the nut with the spring.



jamie

Crash 81 10

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yea it does

tl01 freak

have you guys any idea on what upgrade parts are out for it? Actually i upgraded its gear and its doing very,very fine. Mine also has no slipper, you can drive it without slipper but you have to push your motor against the big pinion and tighten it in that position, otherwise the motor will jump teeth on your pinion.
As i said my gear is upgraded and it can handle the power without a slipper but if you have the stock pinions in your gear you should have a slipper.

Cainlord

you may want to contact JK Racing on the www.rc10b4.com forum as he had the Griffin and this truck and implemented some mods that improve the vehicle.

philp37

Is the Academy RT Available in North America? Something tells me that the importer: Model Rectifier Corporation. Has not brought this unit to the North American Market. Does anyone know?

On a differant topic. I would love to see an Academy 4wd buggy upgraded to truggy.

tl01 freak

Dont know about that but if you cant get spare parts easiely you should stick with another car thats popular in your region.
Bye the way, iam upgrading my nephews RT with a Reedy 19T quad mag and Proline Masher 2000 for more ground clearance and more offroad action, it already has a LRP no limit ESC, Associated dampers and delrin front bumper.
The spur gear in this one has 64dp, i dont know if this is original or from the previous owner but thats the reason for the tooth jumping between motor and spur gear so i have to try it with a 48dp spur, then i will see how the gear will hold up without a slipper.

philp37

Just so you know. North America is the continent that you live on. It includes Canada, USA, Mexico, etc. And you are right, MRC does have limited retail dealers in North America. But I have a feeling that with the strong product line up of the imported Academy units, that this is about to change.