RE: my local hobby shop
If you had to pay say 10% more for a made in the USA vehicle you wouldn't? On a $200 vehicle it would be $20. And chances are the higher quality would save you that much on parts in the first month. And if the playing field was level and the stupid ass US politicians would make the same rules for products coming into the US from other countries as other countries apply to our products entering their countries most chinese products wouldn't be cheaper.
Posted on: 2/10/2009 3:17 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: my local hobby shop
Sorry I didn't have time to elaborate, I will now. I used to work in a machine shop. Foreign made metal was much harder to machine to close tolerances then US made metal. If you were boring a hole it would vary large amounts on the diameter. If you were putting a bend in a piece of sheet metal you couldn't keep the bend angle consistent. Switch to US made material and it was evident the consistency and quality was better. Ask any machinist or fabricator. Tooling that comes form china is usually cheaper to begin with but the tolerances are usually very loose, and it is seldom rebuild able so when it wears out you throw it away. US tool makers usually make the punching and cutting parts replaceable. In the long run a US made product is cheaper. I currently am a boat mechanic. In our store we sell a brand of paddle the same as wal-mart. It's the same brand and part # on it, but wal-mart's is made in china and ours in the US. The one we sell is close to twice as heavy(which is a good thing), the quality difference is absolutely evident. There are several hop-up companies that make their parts in the US and are very competitive with the overseas markets.
Posted on: 2/10/2009 10:45 AM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: my local hobby shop
[quote]ORIGINAL: black mamba they probably wouldn't be made as well either. You would be getting cheaper quality, at a higher price :) [/quote] That's a bunch of crap.
Posted on: 2/10/2009 9:40 AM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: my local hobby shop
[quote]ORIGINAL: black mamba I there's a guy on eBay right now selling the same truck for $599 shipped. [/quote] Probably not an authorized dealer. I wander how the warranty will stand up if you ever have a problem. My lhs is usually lower than the internet. I do not shop with him I usually go to a lhs a couple hours away because they act like they want my business, while the other guy seems to think he's doing me a favor by taking my money. You have to offer me service not just be local. Could you imagine the number of jobs that the rc industry could generate here in the US if the stuff was made here.
Posted on: 2/9/2009 2:41 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: my local hobby shop
If everyone keeps buying from the lowest bidder before to long there will be no lhs. Without lhs you wont be able to see the new stuff first and people aren't going to get into the hobby from seeing something on the internet. Even if the tracks aren't run by the lhs they support it, even if not officially. People aren't going to get into the hobby from seeing something on the internet, they will if they can go in and see it and touch it, get some advice on it. Pretty soon there wont be enough people even to race. The American people keep demanding a cheaper product and that's what keeps getting made. People will look at a $10 item and a $20 item and it's obvious the $20 item will last 4 times as long and give much less trouble then the $10 item but they will buy the $10 item 4 times before they will buy the $20 and it will last forever. We put ourselves in the economic hole we are in. Pull your heads out people and realize it. I just about didn't get my kids into because all I say was chinese made junk being sold. It's absolutely embarrassing, as consumers we should demand better. I would love to see a boycott of these companies till they bring their manufacturing to the US. Or at least start a petition on all these different forums letting them know that's what we want.
Posted on: 2/6/2009 5:30 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: Tyco Fast Traxx
[quote]ORIGINAL: devast8r Hey Iused to have the Fast Trax pickup anybody remember those? [/quote] I got one that is like a fluorescent greenish yellow. The gear selector doesn't stay and the battery cover hinge is broke.
Posted on: 2/6/2009 2:54 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: Man I'm starting to get really mad!
The hobby shop probably told you you have to replace the whole servo because they weren't going to wast 1/2 hour of their time or more to order a $2 part when a servo is only like $30. Time is money and spending 10 min on the phone with you checking if it's in stock, ordering it, calling you when it comes in, and then dealing with you when you come in, it just don't pay. I can't even imagine how low the mark up is in this business. I don't know how any lhs stay open.
Posted on: 2/6/2009 2:42 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Braking issue on Slash XL-5 ESC
[quote]ORIGINAL: BuzzBomber Bottom line, the XL-5 ESC and Titan 550 combo in the Slash just doesn't have much braking power. I noticed that right away when I bought mine. [/quote] x2
Posted on: 2/6/2009 2:34 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: How do you guys clean off your rc's?
[quote]ORIGINAL: slayerphonics [quote]ORIGINAL: off-road jato I Was wondering how to get my rc's to look as clean as the day I got them. [/quote] Dishwasher [;)] [/quote] Wife was not impressed when I did that.[&:]
Posted on: 1/27/2009 12:12 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: MRC THUNDER KING picture gallery
You on rc tech also? I think I already talked to you.
Posted on: 1/27/2009 11:59 AM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: MRC THUNDER KING picture gallery
Anyone got a front nose piece they are willing to part with? It is the piece that the hinge pins go through to mount the front arms, the shock mount also bolts to it and then it bolts to the main chassis.
Posted on: 1/27/2009 10:06 AM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: How do you guys clean off your rc's?
We got a pair of slashs and an old shower. I removed the shower head and put on a small piece of garden hose and a sprayer. Works great.
Posted on: 1/26/2009 11:59 AM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Traxxas Slash 100th "RUN" Review
My kids got 2 for Christmas. When they are done running them they always look like unlucky 13's. I set up the shower down stairs with a spray nozel and we just hose them off every time. I don't know how you guys are running them on 7 cells. On the gravel street in front of our house you can hardly go full speed with a 6 cell without bringing the back end around. On the second pack we broke a rear hub carrier when one broadsided the other. And then yesterday we broke a front shock, the upper mount broke.
Posted on: 1/1/2009 10:24 AM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Towerhobbies Coupon Code
Did you just order the slash? Or did you order some acc? The code says $150.00 - $199.99 $15.00 016AC how did you get $25?
Posted on: 12/8/2008 12:16 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Sportwerks Recoil 1/14 any feedback, suggestions?
It will probably come back out as a losi product in a year or so I bet.
Posted on: 11/28/2008 11:54 AM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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RE: Sportwerks Recoil 1/14 any feedback, suggestions?
We got one for my son last year for Christmas(got screwed since it's half price this year, thanks horizon). You have to have almost a perfectly smooth surface to run it. The expansion seams in a concrete parking lot are too much for it. You will have to replace the rubber tires with foam, the wheels that come with the rubber tires are crap and break very, very easily. The wheels with the foam tires are much better. Stock up on hinge pin mounts and get a different motor because the stock one will not last. [url=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5543091/anchors_5543091/mpage_1/key_recoil/anchor/tm.htm#5543091]more info[/url]
Posted on: 11/27/2008 9:10 AM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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RE: pics from rc car action of mud truck
[url=http://209.196.57.91/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&type=gen&mod=Core+Pages&gid=905AE24A34C149AF8510BB500DEFBBB9]vid of it[/url] I found a vid of it but no pics. Follow link it is under electric off-road.
Posted on: 11/26/2008 12:56 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Tyco Terrainiac question
The 27 and 49 refer to the frequency of the transmitter. It has nothing to do with speed. If you want to run more than one you need different frequencies so they do not interfere with each other.
Posted on: 11/26/2008 12:16 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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pics from rc car action of mud truck
In the new rc car action there is the buildup of the waterproof scale chevy truck. I want some online photos of it, any one seen any? It's bluish and silver body.
Posted on: 11/26/2008 10:48 AM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Tyco Fast Traxx
You got to be kidding me $300. You can get a kyosho blizzard(or what ever) new for less than that.
Posted on: 11/19/2008 6:13 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: looking for somthing that I saw at I-hobby
I seen an ad for an airboat in the latest rc driver or rc car action magazine.
Posted on: 11/19/2008 6:11 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Tyco Fast Traxx
Someone send me 2 esc and motors and it's done.
Posted on: 11/17/2008 5:59 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: Tyco Fast Traxx
My boss just gave me a couple and I was thinking about trying to install speed control and motors in them.
Posted on: 11/17/2008 5:48 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: Pics of your academy ride
[IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l37/jdshafer/thunderking3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l37/jdshafer/thunderking2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l37/jdshafer/thunderking1.jpg[/IMG] My thunder king. Just rebuilt the chassis with all new hex hardware. Now just need to put in esc and motors.
Posted on: 11/14/2008 2:00 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "Academy Racing (MRC) Support Forum"
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RE: Questions about nitro
I don't know how cold, whatever they can stand. Or maybe they'll stay in living room and run them in the front yard.[:D] If I put the traxxas waterproof servos in would snow and water be a problem?
Posted on: 11/13/2008 4:03 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Questions about nitro
No it's not btw just those brands, I just didn't want to eliminate a good truck because it aint that popular. I'm leaning btw a revo and mgt. But I'm not sure how much the 4.3 mgt and the 8.0 mgt. Have in common.
Posted on: 11/13/2008 10:51 AM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: The Official Traxxas Slash short-course race truck
This one is supposed to. http://www.maxamps.com/proddetail.php?prod=Doohan-2S-LVA&cat=170
Posted on: 11/11/2008 6:04 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Questions about nitro
Are CEN, XTM or tower products any good?
Posted on: 11/10/2008 9:07 AM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Questions about nitro
How long does a receiver bat last?
Posted on: 11/7/2008 6:03 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Questions about nitro
[quote]ORIGINAL: Barber420 Their are a lot of people on here who know what they are talking about and very willing to help.[:D] [/quote] That's why I'm asking. Thanks for the help. Are there any good books or magazine tutorials I could pick up?
Posted on: 11/7/2008 3:06 PM by Author "huskerdually" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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