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  1. Golden Child

    Golden Child Moderator Staff Member

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    Thank you both, and Dittos!! Probably not going to have my Slash fixed by next weekend, but I've got others to run in the meantime. These cars really do cost quite a bit more than my planes! Even a catastrophic nose-in with the plane is only a couple hours of glueing and taping, maybe a prop now and then.  I bought all stock replacement parts for the Slash and it came to just over $60 (for a handful of plastic!) :mad: :mad: :mad: Really wanted to go with aluminum or RPM parts, but couldn't justify it this time around :(
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    For the Traxxas stuff I've found their plastic to be more brittle but stiffer that the RPM parts.  I've gone with RPM on a lot of my cars, especially with "A" arms, but if real racing performance is what you are looking for instead of bashing surviveability I think the original factory plastic parts from Traxxas and Team Associated are the way to go.
    GPS, Oct 30, 2011
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    Thanks for that insight GPS. A little frustrated at the cost of just a few parts. But, I'll get it fixed and have it ready another day :)
    Golden Child, Oct 30, 2011
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    Golden Child Moderator Staff Member

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    Here's are some pics of my car collection after a few weeks of mad purchasing!!!

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    Golden Child, Nov 11, 2011
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    8) = COOL=that will get in your pocket a little bit.That darn E-REVO of yours got me hooked.I bought a 1/16 Summit,added a wheelie bar as you suggested,and have more fun w/ that than some of the ($600.00 plus  ??? ) R/C I have owned...GOOD CALL!
    pile of toys, Nov 12, 2011
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    hey GC. that green and black chevy body looks nice!!!!  ;) ;) ;)...it looks like you've bought half of the rogue valleys rc's on craigslist...NICE!
    goldhellian89, Nov 12, 2011
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    Yeah, had lots of overtime at work the past few weeks, so I bought-up lots of RC stuff to take to the swap meet. Came out ahead of the game when all is said and done, still have way too many cars (lol). Going to sort through what I have and keep the best two or three, and sell what remains. I did get another heli - a Blade MSR. Good for indoor flights - woohoo ;D
    Golden Child, Nov 12, 2011
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    nice, helis are awesome to me. just don't know if i can afford to break them...keeping the elevation is horrible, landing sucks,im good at climbing though ;) maybe i need a better heli? lol
    goldhellian89, Nov 12, 2011
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    Only able to sell one of my cars at the swap meet. Sadly, it was my favorite - 1/16 E-Revo VXL :( Going to sell most of the others as well when I can. Found lots of great deals when buying them, but I'm still a plane man! Going to keep one basher for myself and one for my son, and get off my keister and build my 1/5 scale sand monster! And that will probably do it for me as far as cars go. So stay tuned for GREAT deals in the For Sale section!!!
    Golden Child, Nov 13, 2011
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    Yeah, I think after the heli is done I would like to get into something that will work on the dunes. Something kinda big, gas powered and fast. With FPV too :)
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    Something I have been experiencing w/ R/C 's on the beach is other people and thier pets.You know how far a dog will run to ck out your new R/C? (LOL)...If it is electric,you may get away w/ more,and there is less to pack,from your car,SAVING A FREE HAND FOR THE LAWN CHAIR  ;)=that's how I roll 8)
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    Dogs do seem to have an attraction to these don't they :eek:
    Golden Child, Nov 13, 2011
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    Update on my collection thus far...

    Missing from this lineup are:
    Redcat Racing Rockslide RS10XT
    Losi Strike
    Kyosho Inferno MP5

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    Golden Child, Dec 4, 2011
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    And you claim you are NOT a car guy! LOL
    Obviously, you have turned to the dark side.
    May the force be with you, Golden Child.
    smitty, Dec 4, 2011
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    Golden Child Moderator Staff Member

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    I know, sad isn't it?
    I'm not a car guy. I'm not a car guy. I'm NOT a car guy... sooner or later its GOT to be true ;)
    Golden Child, Dec 4, 2011
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    I don't see a crawler in there or a on-road car.  Looks like you need to diversify.
    GPS, Dec 4, 2011
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    I took these pics at our last outting at Harbeck before you guys all showed up. Left the crawler at home on the charger, and took the pics before I bought the MP5 and Strike from you guys! But yes, I need to diversify - MORE planes ;D
    Golden Child, Dec 5, 2011
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    You have a lot of planes and it's too cold to hold those sticks for very long in Oregon this time of year.

    I still think you need a crawler and a 1/10 scale on-road, that is after you get your Kyosho 1/8 setup for on-road.
    GPS, Dec 5, 2011
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    I think I need a crawler ;)...park the car outside,and turn my garage into a course  ;D (good thing my wife isn't reading this)  :-X
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    I kind of liked the indoor crawler "foam mountains" that we saw at Sleadd's.  Rig up a somewhat larger setup on a couple sheets of plywood and make them lift up to the ceiling in the house or garage with some pulleys....Hmmmmm....
    GPS, Dec 5, 2011
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