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Gold Hills Posse 4×4 Club · Folsom, CA

RCs: Show us what you got.

  1. Tom Subscriber
    #16 Feb 2013, 1:47 PM

    There have been random posts in threads over the last number of months (years?) about RC trucks, crawlers, etc. How about we have a "show us what you got" thread so us RC newbies can see what the more "experienced" are driving?



    That way, we can make sure and get something close to the same scale and capabilities when/if we take the plunge.



    Make sure and add things like durability, availability or replacement/upgrade parts and important things like that. Oh, and $$$ when it comes to cost of operation.



    Let the games begin!!

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    If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading -- Lao Tzu
  2. JohnDF Subscriber
    #26 Feb 2013, 3:02 PM

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  3. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #36 Feb 2013, 3:17 PM

    I have RC's from $99 to $500, and in both 1/18 and 1/10 scale. I also have one's I've built and ones that are ready to run (RTR). The jeep I'm working on currently was RTR, but they make a builder kit that offers upgraded parts. On my rig, I've changed the wheels and tires, and have a new rear axle to put under it + new control arms and steering linkeage, plus LED rock lights to add. I also have a 1/10 comp buggy similar to the one I just sold to scoped. The one he picked up was RTR, but required a transmitter and battery charger. It came with a 5000 battery Iincluded.In general a 5000 LiPo battery will run for 1 hr on a 1/10 scale crawler rig that doesn't have a ton of motor or transmission upgrades. My mini crawlers will run for an hour on their little batteries as well.

    Kathleen and Brad
  4. Tom started this Subscriber
    #46 Feb 2013, 3:37 PM
    "JohnDF" wrote:

    John, I would expect nothing less. 😂



    And didn't it come with it's own color co-ordinated tool box?

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  5. Tom started this Subscriber
    #56 Feb 2013, 3:42 PM

    Looks like I'll need to do my homework, then. The range you posted looks good, too.

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    "BKGM Jeepers" wrote: I have RC's from $99 to $500, and in both 1/18 and 1/10 scale. I also have one's I've built and ones that are ready to run (RTR). The jeep I'm working on currently was RTR, but they make a builder kit that offers upgraded parts. On my rig, I've changed the wheels and tires, and have a new rear axle to put under it + new control arms and steering linkeage, plus LED rock lights to add. I also have a 1/10 comp buggy similar to the one I just sold to scoped. The one he picked up was RTR, but required a transmitter and battery charger. It came with a 5000 battery Iincluded.In general a 5000 LiPo battery will run for 1 hr on a 1/10 scale crawler rig that doesn't have a ton of motor or transmission upgrades. My mini crawlers will run for an hour on their little batteries as well.

    If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading -- Lao Tzu
  6. Josh Subscriber
    #66 Feb 2013, 7:43 PM
    "JohnDF" wrote:



    Winner!

    Semper Fi
  7. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #76 Feb 2013, 7:46 PM

    Here are my 1/10 and 1/18 rigs

    Attached files

    Kathleen and Brad
  8. Josh Subscriber
    #86 Feb 2013, 7:51 PM
    "BKGM Jeepers" wrote: Here are my 1/10 and 1/18 rigs



    Cool Collection Brad! What color will the JKU be when finished?

    Semper Fi
  9. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #96 Feb 2013, 7:55 PM
    "Josh" wrote: [quote="BKGM Jeepers"]Here are my 1/10 and 1/18 rigs



    Cool Collection Brad! What color will the JKU be when finished?



    Orange with a removable black top!

    Kathleen and Brad
  10. Josh Subscriber
    #106 Feb 2013, 8:03 PM
    "BKGM Jeepers" wrote: [quote="Josh"][quote="BKGM Jeepers"]Here are my 1/10 and 1/18 rigs



    Cool Collection Brad! What color will the JKU be when finished?



    Orange with a removable black top!



    Very nice! That will look cool!

    Semper Fi
  11. Tom started this Subscriber
    #117 Feb 2013, 7:39 PM

    C'mon folks ... I know there are more than Brad's rigs.



    Us noobies want to know.

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    If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading -- Lao Tzu
  12. JohnDF Subscriber
    #127 Feb 2013, 8:23 PM
    "TomD" wrote: I know there are more than Brad's rigs.
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    What am I? Chopped Liver?

    I showed you mine 😤

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  13. Tom started this Subscriber
    #137 Feb 2013, 8:37 PM

    Do you have the spec sheet in case I want to build one like it?

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  14. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #148 Feb 2013, 8:30 AM

    Here is three of our 4

    Attached files

    David and Lori
  15. JohnDF Subscriber
    #158 Feb 2013, 8:32 AM
    "TomD" wrote: Do you have the spec sheet in case I want to build one like it?
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    Specs: It's so damned cute!

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  16. Guest former user
    #168 Feb 2013, 9:23 AM

    I used to have one of these as a kid. It was waaaaay cool with a working winch and everything. The batteries were good for at least 15 minutes of fun between 8 hours of charging. 😎

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  17. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #178 Feb 2013, 11:05 AM

    That's sweet!!



    I had one growing up too. 8 hours of charging for 10 minutes. I think I used it 3 times.

    Um...what?
  18. Tom started this Subscriber
    #188 Feb 2013, 11:35 AM

    I think I'm looking for a little better performance than that.

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  19. Specialsoundman Member Joined: January 2013
    #198 Feb 2013, 12:20 PM

    David's RC

    I just had to go Nitro. There is just something about the screaming of the engine and smell of burnt nitro......

    Attached files

    David and Lori
  20. Tom started this Subscriber
    #208 Feb 2013, 1:17 PM
    "Specialsoundman" wrote: Here is three of our 4

    That's what I'm talking about ... though I'll be staying with batt power.

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  21. Tom started this Subscriber
    #218 Feb 2013, 1:18 PM
    "JohnDF" wrote: [quote="TomD"]Do you have the spec sheet in case I want to build one like it?
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    Specs: It's so damned cute!

    ESPECIALLY because it's cute. :girly:

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    If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading -- Lao Tzu
  22. Tom started this Subscriber
    #228 Feb 2013, 1:20 PM
    "Specialsoundman" wrote: David's RC
    I just had to go Nitro. There is just something about the screaming of the engine and smell of burnt nitro......

    Screaming, nitro burning buggies in the forests and trails of NorCal ... mmm, not so much.



    In town and on a track ... I could see that.

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    If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading -- Lao Tzu
  23. BLTJeep Member Joined: March 2012
    #2311 Feb 2013, 12:44 PM

    Logan and I have four rigs to play with. I found some pics on the web of what they are, and I will tell you a little about each:



    1) MaxStone 10 Crawler, Entry level RC Crawler, Complete, Ready to Run 1/10 scale $128 plus shipping

    http://www.nitrorcx.com/51c872-maxstone10-green-24ghz.html







    2) Axial AX-10 RTR with several upgrades. Discontinued, but can still find like this, Paid $250 USED

    http://www.axialracing.com/products/ax90011-1









    3) Traxxas Slash 4x4 Ultimate. Extreamly Fast Short Track Truck. easily handles 6 foot jumps, Bought Used $400

    http://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/6807Lslash4x4ultimate







    4) Traxxas E-Maxx, fast monstaer that drains batteries quick. Dual Motors and Dual Batteries. Used $200

    http://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/3903emaxx



  24. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #2411 Feb 2013, 12:53 PM

    How long will #4 run with dual 5000 MAh battery packs? We had a TXT-1 set up similar and it only got about 10 minutes out of the dual packs (but they were 2000MAh packs).

    Kathleen and Brad
  25. Tom started this Subscriber
    #2511 Feb 2013, 2:55 PM

    Taylor is getting me all set up. 😁

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    If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading -- Lao Tzu

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