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RE: xxx sct ball diff pricing?
OK, if the outdrives and rings are the same as the XXX/T/SCT, then he should be gravy. ThunderbirdJunkie's only question is whether it comes with the HD thrust bearing and new style spring and the carbide balls...which would quickly eclipse the price difference. ThunderbirdJunkie would still jump on the $50 for the new diff. ThunderbirdJunkie can't find a parts breakdown for the High
Posted on: 6/10/2012 7:34 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
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RE: Smoking mamba monster ESC
ITBJHO, if you're not going to go Tekin, go Hobbywing or Dualsky...he's lost his faith in Castle's equipment, and quite frankly, they're not even that good of a value. The MMP is $120, but you can get a Duratrax DE210 for $80, and it'll actually work with a high draw servo and Spektrum Rx. Sadly, though, the good Hobbywing 1/8 scale ESC's aren't significantly cheaper than the RX8 or MMM, or even the LRP 1/8 speedo.
Posted on: 6/10/2012 9:49 AM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Newbie
The E-Savage isn't particularly well supported for parts, and ITBJRC has been discontinued. The Savage XS is basically an overpowered ridiculously fun brick, and the Flux HP is an overpoewred, ridiculously fun brick that's twice as big. If you've got the pockets to drop about $800, get the Flux HP and a pair of Orion's 2 cell Flux direct fit batteries and bash away. If you can't swing that, the Savage XS is equally fun, but will require a speed control sooner than later.
Posted on: 6/10/2012 9:22 AM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
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RE: Trying to find a brand of tire
Vantage made them. Not sure if they're still around.
Posted on: 6/10/2012 9:03 AM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: xxx sct ball diff pricing?
[quote]ORIGINAL: proanti1 You could get the [link=http://www.ebay.com/itm/Team-Losi-Inc-Ball-Diff-SL-HRL-Strike-LOSB3594-/170856827590?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c7dc4ac6]Strike diff[/link], then swap the 2.55:1 diff gear for the 2.43:1 XXX diff gear. [/quote] Is the ID of the diff bearings the same as the XXX?
Posted on: 6/10/2012 8:39 AM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: xxx sct ball diff pricing?
Cheaper than building it out of parts, which is the only other way to do it.
Posted on: 6/9/2012 10:04 AM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: VRC Pro offroad
A large one[&:]
Posted on: 6/9/2012 9:59 AM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: VRC Pro offroad
Aaaah crap. Time to subscribe to VRC.
Posted on: 6/7/2012 7:17 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: 97 Cougar 4.6 V-8 question
Now to find out why that particular cylinder chewed up that plug. Do you have any pictures of it?
Posted on: 6/7/2012 7:08 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11110700
RE: driver's seat position
ThunderbirdJunkie sits closer to the wheel than his woman (6'1 for ThunderbirdJunkie, 5'8" for the woman) His thighs are slightly elevated, knees above hips, knees at about a 45* angle, elbows about a 60 degree angle, and seatback at maybe 15-20 degreesish. The Volkswagen has a telescopic wheel, which helps (Holy seat adjustments, Batman! If you can't get comfortable
Posted on: 6/7/2012 6:58 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Bad front CV-axles
Bro, you live in the salt belt, you need to get your car aligned every 6 months minimum. How are your tie rod ends?
Posted on: 6/7/2012 6:47 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: The Lounge: Version 4.0
Nah...blades are cheap[&:]
Posted on: 5/5/2012 9:06 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: What would make truck drive slower (outside of battery)?
[quote]ORIGINAL: controlliner On the Mabuchi Website, they quote 40-50 hours life on one of their 540 closed end bell motors. 7.5 hours is nothing. [/quote] Mabuchis are quite a bit different than the 550 stuff they're putting in RTRs nowadays. That's like saying a Kia Rio's engine should last 400,000 miles because a Mercedes Benz diesel does it with no problems.
Posted on: 5/5/2012 9:20 AM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: I heard your having brushless problems.
Hm. maybe the failsafe is set up goofy then?
Posted on: 5/3/2012 8:32 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: I heard your having brushless problems.
You switched transmitters too, probably. Recalibrate your ESC to your current radio and you should be gravy.
Posted on: 5/3/2012 8:08 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Lounge: Version 4.0
] Recalling from a paper ThunderbirdJunkie did back then, petrol in the UK was around $3/gallon
Posted on: 5/3/2012 7:28 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: What would make truck drive slower (outside of battery)?
If you have a car that you drive every other day for 30 minutes at a time for a month that's 7.5 hours of runtime. That's freaking good time out of one of those crap stock closed endbell motors, and even a good brushed motor will need maintenance. Yes, your truck is getting slower because the motor is getting worn out.
Posted on: 5/2/2012 8:18 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Lounge: Version 4.0
years ago ThunderbirdJunkie could fill the 21 gallon tank of his T-bird, go into the gas station
Posted on: 5/2/2012 8:16 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: What cars have you owned?
Miami, having owned a '98 and '01 Exploder (XLT and Eddie), ThunderbirdJunkie has to ask if you have any pictures of yours.
Posted on: 4/30/2012 11:22 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: B3 vs B4
OG B4 vs late build B3, the B3 has an advantage on the track because when the B4 came out setups were still a mystery. Compare that B3 to a B4.1 Worlds car and it will drive like an ox cart. And yes, ThunderbirdJunkie will stand by his assertation that the B4/.1/WC/etc is a zillion times better in every way than the B2/3.
Posted on: 4/30/2012 10:27 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: 8.4 Nimh vs. 7.4 LIPO
What was the C rating on the 4000mah battery? In anything brushless, a 2S LiPo should walk all over any 7 cell NiMh all day, every day.
Posted on: 4/29/2012 8:45 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: B3 vs B4
Purple stuff was optional from AE, but no, it didn't come with the kit originally. *EDIT* Trinity may or may not have made purple stuff, too, don't remember.
Posted on: 4/29/2012 8:40 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Need Recommendations: Slash 2WD front shock replacement
[quote]ORIGINAL: phmaximus The stock shocks are great... nearly as good as a big bore. dont down grade them with cheap crap Imo get the traxxas Alloy top cap, RPM spring retainers with stone gards, rpm shock ends, rpm duel stage pistons & the Traxxas titanium shoch shafts. [/quote] x100, even build them right with stock stuff, the stock plastic Traxxas shocks work just dandy. If you want to upgrade them, get the Pro Line Powerstrokes.
Posted on: 4/29/2012 6:16 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: which motor for our model?
The Castle Sidewinder systems are crap. The speed control is fine as long as it's run with a 2 pole motor.
Posted on: 4/29/2012 5:42 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: B3 vs B4
ThunderbirdJunkie will give you half that for the transmission bits [&:]
Posted on: 4/29/2012 5:40 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: B3 vs B4
The B4 is head and shoulders more durable than the B2/3. ThunderbirdJunkie has owned and raced both. The nice thing is they still make parts for the B4; not the B2/3. Whenever AE is out of parts for the B2/3, they'll be gone forever. And don't even try to bring up that Thunder Tiger POS; the plastic isn't even remotely the same. Already went down that road. Custom Works bought
Posted on: 4/29/2012 4:44 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Losi XXX-SCT or AE SC10 RS Procomp
The Castle Sidewinder systems are junk, stay away. ThunderbirdJunkie never thought he'd say this, but go Novak or Hobbywing for a budget brushless system. Novak's Edge 2S systems go for around 150ish.
Posted on: 4/27/2012 4:44 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Losi XXX-SCT or AE SC10 RS Procomp
the SCTE has been out for well over a year now and is 4wd. They aren't in the same class. There is a 22SCT on the... Horizon?
Posted on: 4/24/2012 7:10 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Losi XXX-SCT or AE SC10 RS Procomp
$199 for an XXX-SCT? Where?
Posted on: 4/24/2012 4:10 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: What cars have you owned?
[quote]ORIGINAL: nicai I recently got my new car from a car dealership [/quote] Is that where they come from?
Posted on: 4/24/2012 3:27 PM by Author "ThunderbirdJunkie"
in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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