RC10resto wrote: ↑Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:11 pm
Loosen up the diff and soak the Foams in some sauce.
Leave some tracks on that Court
Thanks Brian, yes I think the tennis court will definitely be a much better than any surface I have tried in the past and may work well with the above treatment on the car. It is pretty new with a very nice surface and huge! Which is weird because to the best of my knowledge they don't have a very big tennis program... They have a new track also which is made up of that soft, flexible grippy asphalt stuff for lack of a better term. It is huge of course, but not very wide. Even the fastest of cars couldn't turn many laps in 4 minutes on it. maybe 1. The best part will be going there while school is in session and all of her friends looking out the window and saying "Emily, isn't that your dad out there playing with that toy car??"
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Upon closer inspection I'd like to replace the nerf bars, the screws and possibly the bumper. Everything else is pretty much like new(or can be after clean-up), outside of tires and rims of course. Are the nerf bars across the line all the same dimensions as far as screw holes go? i really don't want to buy a white bumper and dye it though. I may just clean this one up a bit around the trimmed edges.
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THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:15 pm
Upon closer inspection I'd like to replace the nerf bars, the screws and possibly the bumper. Everything else is pretty much like new(or can be after clean-up), outside of tires and rims of course. Are the nerf bars across the line all the same dimensions as far as screw holes go? i really don't want to buy a white bumper and dye it though. I may just clean this one up a bit around the trimmed edges.
I’ll do some digging, I know I’ve recently seen some new or like new carbon nerf bars. Cover postage their yours.
Edit: that was a lot easier to find than I thought. Send me a PM with an address.
I like purple in general, but the spur gear and servo mounts will be replaced. Anyone have any idea who makes the servo mounts in the original pic? I really like them, but need black. I'm also wondering if there is a good set of general Associated screws to buy anywhere? I know RC Screwz and such, but I'd just like a general assortment of large, small, hex, Philips and in between for general restoration rather than a set for a specific kit. Or if there is a specific kit set that just happens to have a good assortment that would be fine too.
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THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:47 pm
I like purple in general, but the spur gear and servo mounts will be replaced. Anyone have any idea who makes the servo mounts in the original pic? I really like them, but need black. I'm also wondering if there is a good set of general Associated screws to buy anywhere? I know RC Screwz and such, but I'd just like a general assortment of large, small, hex, Philips and in between for general restoration rather than a set for a specific kit. Or if there is a specific kit set that just happens to have a good assortment that would be fine too.
They have aluminum hardware but don't have any in the AE gold variety. I mainly use stainless steel for areas that need extra strength and for extra bling. As for the servo mount, you could strip the anodizing and polish or just spray black engine black paint. The paint with the ceramics in it gives a stronger coating and a matte finish.
I wonder if anyone has tried to dye spur gears to another color? Hmm, I might try that on a few pink ones I have.
Well, I had one of the original Nissan GTP bodies in my cart on ebay for a few days and put off buying it for whatever reason thinking they had plenty and now I guess they're gone. You snooze you lose I guess... Saved me $45 I suppose.
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THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:51 pm
Well, I had one of the original Nissan GTP bodies in my cart on ebay for a few days and put off buying it for whatever reason
THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:51 pm
Well, I had one of the original Nissan GTP bodies in my cart on ebay for a few days and put off buying it for whatever reason
worried about possible Tude?
No. I just wasn't 100% sold it was what I wanted. It seems a bit oversized. I'd rather have something with a tighter fit honestly... Certainly not my first time saying that. I have a different idea now.
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THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:51 pm
Well, I had one of the original Nissan GTP bodies in my cart on ebay for a few days and put off buying it for whatever reason
worried about possible Tude?
No. I just wasn't 100% sold it was what I wanted. It seems a bit oversized. I'd rather have something with a tighter fit honestly... Certainly not my first time saying that. I have a different idea now.
I know a guy that has a spare Protoform Peugeot 905B body sitting around......
Osiris is the key.
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Well, I finally got around to starting on my pre loved and raced Legends runner in Jan 2008 . Took me forever to get it done!( You know - family etc etc) I Could not stop though once I started..these things are oh so pretty!
Anyways, Love the way...
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I dont know if you saw the video of it running mod at the meeting? I was running a Li-Po batt and a 12 QUINN motor. The car was absolutely B A L L I S T I C ! Sadly when I tightened up the drive to the front to get more traction - the front axles...
So last Saturday (Nov 9th) My local Off Road club (Silverstone Radio Control Model Car Club) held the second round of their winter series & was amazed at the number of top drivers that I ended up racing against. The club normally attracts one or two...
Been looking for ages for a Kyosho Beetle to add to the VW collection, finally found a mint example.
Looks to have hardly been used. Not a spec of dirt anywhere, not so much as a scratch on the body, terrible paintjob but I already have...
I thought I'd start a thread for everyone to post video from their local track/bashing spot. Wait, I guess I already said that... :oops:
I got a new camera and plan on posting some better vids from REO. The ones on youtube now are a bit outdated....
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Here's a few vids of the Spec Slash Oval on Wed night. Friday nights are bigger, but we usually get at least a C main on Wednesdays. If you think it's not fun you're dead wrong! :D The trucks are even as hell and the racing is great!
B Main- which...
So I traded one of my XXBK's for a slightly used 22, and I havent even really looked at it since. well last night I pulled it out and put the new body I ordered for it last summer. And tried out a rap from Darkside. it was the first time I ever used...
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I used to run the xxxcr and it's a great car once you get the hang of tuning it, the biggest thing to getting it to turn is you have to weigh the front end down as much as you can. When I raced mine I pulled the front skid plate off and stuffed that...
Saved me $45 I suppose.
