THE LOUNGE 2
10-30-2007, 04:34 PM
#7751
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
Nice, those tamiya decals fit real well on the Parma shell. It must be a near exact replica.
Looks like a real project, do you know how much -- Total -- it cost to build up??
10-30-2007, 04:44 PM
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Hmm... I never keep track... (joke) 
All the #s are just from my memory.. approximate..
Roller = $50 from eBay
2 sets of Lunsford Ti turnbuckles (got those by mistake, I mean, I really did not need Titanium... LOL!) = $30?
Gold HPI wheel = $20
Dirt Hawg tires = $30 (?)
DF-03 TRF style shocks = $60 (but I stole them from my Dark Impact)
Gorilla strap = $10? No idea...
Beetle shell = $25
Tamiya OEM sticker = $12 (??)
SS5800 PRO motor = $80
LRP AI PRO BL/Brushed ESC = $117 (I think)
Novak big cap = $12
Novak heatsink = $18 (?)
Body mount = $5 (?)
New pinion = $3
RX = $100
S3305 servo = $32 (?)
Kimbrough servo saver $3
I think that's about it.... ha!
It is pretty quick, but not stupid quick... and pretty fun to drive.. wide enough to not flip over even on pavement.. good basher, I guess! I just wish I live closer to a beach!
The LRP ESC is waterproof, by the way... I just need to put the RX in a balloon and it is ready for snow!
All the #s are just from my memory.. approximate..
Roller = $50 from eBay
2 sets of Lunsford Ti turnbuckles (got those by mistake, I mean, I really did not need Titanium... LOL!) = $30?
Gold HPI wheel = $20
Dirt Hawg tires = $30 (?)
DF-03 TRF style shocks = $60 (but I stole them from my Dark Impact)
Gorilla strap = $10? No idea...
Beetle shell = $25
Tamiya OEM sticker = $12 (??)
SS5800 PRO motor = $80
LRP AI PRO BL/Brushed ESC = $117 (I think)
Novak big cap = $12
Novak heatsink = $18 (?)
Body mount = $5 (?)
New pinion = $3
RX = $100
S3305 servo = $32 (?)
Kimbrough servo saver $3
I think that's about it.... ha!
It is pretty quick, but not stupid quick... and pretty fun to drive.. wide enough to not flip over even on pavement.. good basher, I guess! I just wish I live closer to a beach!
The LRP ESC is waterproof, by the way... I just need to put the RX in a balloon and it is ready for snow!
10-30-2007, 04:46 PM
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Holy crap, I just add those #s up and it is like $500+.. how the heck did that happen?!?!??!?! [:@]
I thought I got a $50 beater to beat around!!! [:'(]
I thought I got a $50 beater to beat around!!! [:'(]
10-30-2007, 04:53 PM
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ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
Holy crap, I just add those #s up and it is like $500+.. how the heck did that happen?!?!??!?! [:@]
I thought I got a $50 beater to beat around!!! [:'(]
Holy crap, I just add those #s up and it is like $500+.. how the heck did that happen?!?!??!?! [:@]
I thought I got a $50 beater to beat around!!! [:'(]
Came out good, now I just gotta get it together and finish my own project!
10-30-2007, 04:56 PM
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Yeah, the thing is, I seem to always keep my RCs.. instead of like selling them like you.. so you don't have as much $$$ tied up in RCs..
I need to start selling some stuff... LOL!!
I need to start selling some stuff... LOL!!
10-30-2007, 05:23 PM
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
Holy crap, I just add those #s up and it is like $500+.. how the heck did that happen?!?!??!?! [:@]
I thought I got a $50 beater to beat around!!! [:'(]
Holy crap, I just add those #s up and it is like $500+.. how the heck did that happen?!?!??!?! [:@]
I thought I got a $50 beater to beat around!!! [:'(]
10-30-2007, 06:22 PM
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ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
Right, because E-Firestorm will crawl really well, right?
Right, because E-Firestorm will crawl really well, right?
ORIGINAL: eddiebelanger
the more and more i work on this crawler the more of a money pit it is i think i just may sell it. buy a e-firestorm and though a brushless system in it with 7 cell 4200's nihms and it would still be cheaper then a crawler.
the more and more i work on this crawler the more of a money pit it is i think i just may sell it. buy a e-firestorm and though a brushless system in it with 7 cell 4200's nihms and it would still be cheaper then a crawler.
10-30-2007, 08:07 PM
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
ORIGINAL: hunter306
Wonder what this is for....
lol
Built it this evening, turned out decent for a first shot at making a saddle pack.
Wonder what this is for....
lol
Built it this evening, turned out decent for a first shot at making a saddle pack.
10-30-2007, 08:21 PM
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ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
I want to know what SecretSG did w/ the 2 SuperChamps and 2 Bruisers.. I hope at least he kept one each....
I want to know what SecretSG did w/ the 2 SuperChamps and 2 Bruisers.. I hope at least he kept one each....
10-30-2007, 08:22 PM
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All my RCs are sitting in the basement in storage...
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I want to know what SecretSG did w/ the 2 SuperChamps and 2 Bruisers.. I hope at least he kept one each....
I want to know what SecretSG did w/ the 2 SuperChamps and 2 Bruisers.. I hope at least he kept one each....
10-30-2007, 08:30 PM
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ORIGINAL: -Inverted-
I was just looking at your gallery TEX. You have really progressed on your helicopters. The signature is as impressive as your inverted hover.
I hope to get back into helicopters again. The initial is expensive, but you don't break parts for what seems like no reason unless you crash; unlike cars.
I was just looking at your gallery TEX. You have really progressed on your helicopters. The signature is as impressive as your inverted hover.
I hope to get back into helicopters again. The initial is expensive, but you don't break parts for what seems like no reason unless you crash; unlike cars.
10-30-2007, 08:31 PM
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ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
It is interesting that the Hilux is listed as $440 at Tower.. which is a lot higher than the F-350..
While their MSRP price at TamiyaUSA are identical...
Hmmm..... just Tower jacking up the price, maybe??
It is interesting that the Hilux is listed as $440 at Tower.. which is a lot higher than the F-350..
While their MSRP price at TamiyaUSA are identical...
Hmmm..... just Tower jacking up the price, maybe??
10-30-2007, 08:36 PM
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
ORIGINAL: hunter306
Wonder what this is for....
lol
Built it this evening, turned out decent for a first shot at making a saddle pack.
Wonder what this is for....
lol
Built it this evening, turned out decent for a first shot at making a saddle pack.
10-30-2007, 08:54 PM
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
ORIGINAL: []TEX[]
I'm thinkin B44...
ORIGINAL: hunter306
Wonder what this is for....
lol
Built it this evening, turned out decent for a first shot at making a saddle pack.
Wonder what this is for....
lol
Built it this evening, turned out decent for a first shot at making a saddle pack.
10-30-2007, 09:01 PM
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
Tower = jacking up price.... [:@]
ORIGINAL: []TEX[]
Come on LB, are you serious? It's $440 because it's the Hilux. It's at a premium price because of it.
Come on LB, are you serious? It's $440 because it's the Hilux. It's at a premium price because of it.
10-30-2007, 09:02 PM
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
Well guess I am a true RC aficionado now.... On order from Tower "Tamiya 1/12 R/C Lunch Box Gold Edition"
I also picked up an AXE CP last month still just hovering off the ground with it. Had two trips to go on, so limited time to fly and I just got a lipo Battery for it.
LB I got Kelly the Nuvi 660, it is great but I have been told it cannot be strapped to any RC vehicle
I also picked up an AXE CP last month still just hovering off the ground with it. Had two trips to go on, so limited time to fly and I just got a lipo Battery for it.
LB I got Kelly the Nuvi 660, it is great but I have been told it cannot be strapped to any RC vehicle
