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I think I may be able to grab a local rc10sc5m for about $120 which is about what I want to spend on a basher, but I am more interested in stadium trucks. I see a lot of parts in common for the rc10(b/t/sc)5 platform, including axles and suspension arms. What are the part differences between the t5m...

It may be that the feeling of part insecurity is a bigger problem than actually sourcing parts. At least that was the case for me. That's pretty much it I guess. I've not actually driven the B4 yet but I was going to throw an old NiCd or two in it this weekend for giggles. I enjoy the building/rebu...

It may be that the feeling of part insecurity is a bigger problem than actually sourcing parts. At least that was the case for me. That's pretty much it I guess. I've not actually driven the B4 yet but I was going to throw an old NiCd or two in it this weekend for giggles. I enjoy the building/rebu...

Is a B3 worth restoring? This hobby is nearly the same as restoring vintage full size cars. It's only worth it if you enjoy it. Truer words have never been spoken. I restore full size cars. I'm just finishing up a 1984 Rabbit GTI, which was particularly difficult because it's in the purgatory of ol...

Is a B3 worth restoring? This hobby is nearly the same as restoring vintage full size cars. It's only worth it if you enjoy it. For every dollar you put into a restoration you can get a dime out. So if reading though old magazines and chasing down parts on ebay is a fun time go the vintage electron...

Yeah, I can see that logic. I just wish there was a Traxxas buggy I really wanted, not just one I'd settle for. And I wish they made kits! A 4WD buggy would be nice. I guess I may start looking for a Bandit to play with, new or otherwise. ... and now I have a stripped Bandit on its way. I have most...

From another point local shops stock parts that support their racers and the kits they sell. I doubt that a real profit is made from selling parts. The margin on parts is (was?) several times better than the margin on kits. Back when I was behind the counter, the profit on selling a spare set of ar...

I have a B4 RTR I bought a while back on eBay and haven't run yet. The price was perfect for a used 'modern' basher, and for a model that I figured would have future parts availability like a 2nd gen Camaro considering how long the B4 platform was Associated's main 2WD buggy. But looking around, fr...

For anyone curious. I did one block using a drill bit as out lined and was unhappy with the fit, though it did fit and work. I tried a 10mm reamer next. I will confirm using a 10mm reamer on steering block will not work. It removes too much material from the rear of the carrier to seat the metric be...

Piece by piece this is getting there. The #2 shock pistons were GHEA 2066 Team Associated Tapered Delrin Machined Pistons 2 Hole T4/B4/B44.1.2 or GHEA 2065-F Pro Team Associated Flat Delrin Machined Pistons T4/B4/B44.1.2 I picked up a pair of each and I'll see which one runs better. Also the tire in...

I just got in the new shock bodies and had time to build the front shocks. 2EAD5177-8411-4630-98FF-512E0775EA2F.jpeg DE405A9A-1D69-4077-9787-8FF3A0F76ED3.jpeg I found the new threaded bodies in my price range and I am glad I did. I didn’t expect the shocks to be much different than the orange ones. ...

Got the servo steering limit set on the transmitter, turned the punch down a couple of pegs, and reinstalled the glitch buster correctly. I had a lot of good, controllable, aggressive throttle run time and didn't have a runaway until the battery was noticeably slowing down. Even then I (usually) st...

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Are there any commonly available packs that will fit a traditional rc10 with a manual speed controller? I was looking a this it’s only 5 cells though. Venom 6v 3000mAh 5-Cell Large Scale Receiver NiMH Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006O6GIA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4A13ZVWJN4ZBN6K8TPS0 Do I ...

I got tired of waiting for parts and built the truck up to run today. Soldered up the motor and used the stock futaba esc. The only battery I had was the 700mah that I found and it is a special kind of angry pushing around the truck. I actually get about 5 minutes out of it before it croaks. Tons of...