1/4 Scale MX 400 Off Road RC Motorcycle ( this is cool )

[JRD77VET]

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If you just want to see them in action, go to 1:50 :seasix:

:seeya: Jeff

[Yerf Dog]

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$260

[Blademaker]

:seasix:

[JRD77VET]

Little two stroke road racers :cool1:

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[vtelvr]

That is pretty neat! I have been resisting the urge to get back into the RC hobby. Only thing that is more expensive is the actual 1:1 car hobby! My wife saw how expensive it was first hand, and now that I talk about getting another, she gives me "the look"...

[Datawiz]

:lol:

[Ruffy]

:cert:

[DropTheTop]

That is pretty neat! I have been resisting the urge to get back into the RC hobby. Only thing that is more expensive is the actual 1:1 car hobby! My wife saw how expensive it was first hand, and now that I talk about getting another, she gives me "the look"...

It's definitely addictive! I returned to R/C a couple years ago, and started out with a Losi LST (monster truck). I quickly saw the advantage of the better LST2 and LST XXL, and scoured EBAY for the parts to build my own piece by piece with upgraded parts. Currently I'm sitting on the original LST and THREE of the XXL variants! Hey, my Nephews had to each have one, right?!? Along with them I still have my old Thunder Tiger EK4-S2 truck, and an old Royal 1/5th scale motorcycle. So I figure I've invested a tad over $3k into these things, which is more than I spent for my last two DD pickup trucks - combined :leaving:

Yeah, I'm an idiot. :D

[snide]

Little two stroke road racers :cool1:

k8oq1zr1Tkk

That could be a fun go-cart track...

[Kerrmudgeon]

Great! When I get too old to ride a real one I'll be picking one up. They look like a lot of fun, and unlike RC planes, you would have to try really hard to wreck one. :yesnod:

[vtelvr]

It's definitely addictive! I returned to R/C a couple years ago, and started out with a Losi LST (monster truck). I quickly saw the advantage of the better LST2 and LST XXL, and scoured EBAY for the parts to build my own piece by piece with upgraded parts. Currently I'm sitting on the original LST and THREE of the XXL variants! Hey, my Nephews had to each have one, right?!? Along with them I still have my old Thunder Tiger EK4-S2 truck, and an old Royal 1/5th scale motorcycle. So I figure I've invested a tad over $3k into these things, which is more than I spent for my last two DD pickup trucks - combined :leaving:

Yeah, I'm an idiot. :D

$3k? That's chump change to the big boys of RC...I know the T-Maxx that I started out with drained me to the tune of almost $1500 in the first year. The first time I drove the damn thing after breaking it in was straight into a stopped vehicle tire. There went $50~ in parts. Then I blew the nitro motor. Along with those, there were numerous other wrecks and problems for a nOob to RC. After my wife caught wind of what I was spending on keeping that truck on the road, she about shit. I then sold it, went with a Slash electric. It was much more durable, but still had its little issues, like me not doing my research between brushed and brushless motors. I had to upgrade to brushless, but never did go the LiPo route. I am kicking around picking up a used E Revo, mini or regular, and then the goodies for LiPo. We will see....

[vtelvr]

That could be a fun go-cart track...

It would have to be the upgraded superkarts...the turns are too tight in some places...but you're right...would be a handful!

[Wathen1955]

That is pretty neat! I have been resisting the urge to get back into the RC hobby. Only thing that is more expensive is the actual 1:1 car hobby! My wife saw how expensive it was first hand, and now that I talk about getting another, she gives me "the look"...Me too! Back in the late 70's, me and buddies build 3 from scratch, where we modified a standard dune buggy kit:

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg70/Wathen1955/buggy2.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg70/Wathen1955/buggy1.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg70/Wathen1955/buggy3.jpg

Then I built another one a few years later:

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg70/Wathen1955/buggy5.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg70/Wathen1955/buggy4.jpg

Currently selling my 96 vette, and I've been thinking about getting back into RC. When I got married back in '82, I sold all of my toys.

[ASTROCREEP]

Awesome buggies Wathen1955!

This is my 8ight 3.0 with it's new body. (which will probably never see the track since it's so pretty.) Video is the same car with a different body. Little thing flies!
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr299/astrocreep13/TLR8IGHT30_zps7be4eeee.jpg
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[Wathen1955]

Awesome buggies Wathen1955!

This is my 8ight 3.0 with it's new body. (which will probably never see the track since it's so pretty.) Video is the same car with a different body. Little thing flies!
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr299/astrocreep13/TLR8IGHT30_zps7be4eeee.jpg
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Do you have any additional info on that buggy? Nothing beats RC's with a real motor running nitro. Is that water cooled or air only? That was one of the issues I had with mine - it would overheat especially if you were running it on a slow track.

[ASTROCREEP]

Do you have any additional info on that buggy? Nothing beats RC's with a real motor running nitro. Is that water cooled or air only? That was one of the issues I had with mine - it would overheat especially if you were running it on a slow track.

This buggy is a 1/8 scale TLR 8ight 3.0. TLR is the racing division of Team Losi. Engines have come a log way. You can even see the difference in the cooling heads. My engine is an Alpha which was modified by a local here and renames them to MIT or (made in Taiwan). It runs on 30% nitro and I haven't had any issues with it over heating. If you run it too lean you have a chance for it to overheat and cause damage but you can tell easily when you get into the danger zone. 1. You will not see any or very little smoke and 2. it won't be as fast or will sputter at WOT on a long straight.
the biggest issue with these new motors is breaking them in. The pinch is so tight you have to preheat them and keep them hot during the break in. 190-240 degrees F is the range you have to keep it in. Not hard to do. I did it with a hair dryer and aluminum foil wrapped over the head. I have an infrared temp gun to keep things in check.

I like racing so I got a kit and built it up. I'm kind of old school when it comes to wanting to build them myself. Now you have ready to run kits with everything you need in the box. If you want to race I recommend going to a local track and see what class is popular. In the winter time 1/10 scale 2wd buggy electric indoor is most popular. Team Associated, TLR, Yokomo, Kyosho and Durango all make competitive buggies. Here in Taiwan there are no indoor tracks and 1/8 scale nitro is the most popular class. Most of the different brands are built here and the competition is fierce.
If you want to just run it around your house then you would want a basher type RC. Traxxis would be your best bet.

[vtelvr]

This buggy is a 1/8 scale TLR 8ight 3.0. TLR is the racing division of Team Losi. Engines have come a log way. You can even see the difference in the cooling heads. My engine is an Alpha which was modified by a local here and renames them to MIT or (made in Taiwan). It runs on 30% nitro and I haven't had any issues with it over heating. If you run it too lean you have a chance for it to overheat and cause damage but you can tell easily when you get into the danger zone. 1. You will not see any or very little smoke and 2. it won't be as fast or will sputter at WOT on a long straight.
the biggest issue with these new motors is breaking them in. The pinch is so tight you have to preheat them and keep them hot during the break in. 190-240 degrees F is the range you have to keep it in. Not hard to do. I did it with a hair dryer and aluminum foil wrapped over the head. I have an infrared temp gun to keep things in check.

I like racing so I got a kit and built it up. I'm kind of old school when it comes to wanting to build them myself. Now you have ready to run kits with everything you need in the box. If you want to race I recommend going to a local track and see what class is popular. In the winter time 1/10 scale 2wd buggy electric indoor is most popular. Team Associated, TLR, Yokomo, Kyosho and Durango all make competitive buggies. Here in Taiwan there are no indoor tracks and 1/8 scale nitro is the most popular class. Most of the different brands are built here and the competition is fierce.
If you want to just run it around your house then you would want a basher type RC. Traxxis would be your best bet.

Thanks for the rundown there. I have only dabbled in the RTR department, as I am still a noob even after owning 3 of these damn things. I was watching some videos last night, and my wife looked over at me and said "What the hell are you watching those for?" As she gave me the stink eye...she can tell that nitro engine sound from a mile out...Not sure if I will be able to slide another nitro under the rug, but I think I could convince her that I "need" another electric one. Plus, its exercise for the pup!:D

[DropTheTop]

i enjoy putting them together too :thumbs:

In fact, I like to completely disassemble and upgrade to larger hardware where I can, loctite certain areas, etc...

This is a Losi XXL that I built for one of my Nephews, and painted the chassis and body cover:

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/T_FOWLER/Losi%20XXL%20Builds/Losi%20XXL%20Build%20for%20Jason/IMAG0320.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/T_FOWLER/Losi%20XXL%20Builds/Losi%20XXL%20Build%20for%20Jason/IMAG0335.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/T_FOWLER/Losi%20XXL%20Builds/Losi%20XXL%20Build%20for%20Jason/IMAG0357.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/T_FOWLER/Losi%20XXL%20Builds/Losi%20XXL%20Build%20for%20Jason/IMAG0359.jpg


And here's one I built for my other Nephew:

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/T_FOWLER/Losi%20XXL%20Builds/IMAG0230.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/T_FOWLER/Losi%20XXL%20Builds/IMAG0226.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/T_FOWLER/Losi%20XXL%20Builds/IMAG0228.jpg


I also started doing a 3D model in Autodesk Inventor a while back. I really need to revisit it and finish it up:

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/T_FOWLER/Losi%20XXL%20Builds/3D%20VIRTUAL%20XXL%20BUILD/Capture28.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/T_FOWLER/Losi%20XXL%20Builds/3D%20VIRTUAL%20XXL%20BUILD/Capture30.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/T_FOWLER/Losi%20XXL%20Builds/3D%20VIRTUAL%20XXL%20BUILD/Capture31.jpg

[RedLS1GTO]

I've got quite a few old nitro trucks in boxes in the basement. I ought to pull those out sometime!!

I realized very quickly that I had too many expensive hobbies and the 1:1 took precedence.

[Wathen1955]

Yeah I sold all of my stuff in the early 80's when I got married. Now that the 3 kids are out of the house and I'm ready to sell my 96 Vette, I want to back in some type of RC car. I'd like to have two types: one to race on a track and another to have fun running where I want.

[ASTROCREEP]

Thanks for the rundown there. I have only dabbled in the RTR department, as I am still a noob even after owning 3 of these damn things. I was watching some videos last night, and my wife looked over at me and said "What the hell are you watching those for?" As she gave me the stink eye...she can tell that nitro engine sound from a mile out...Not sure if I will be able to slide another nitro under the rug, but I think I could convince her that I "need" another electric one. Plus, its exercise for the pup!:D

I just picked up the Teckno EB-48.2 which is an 1/8 scale Electric buggy. What's cool about the elctric buggies is that motor and battery technology has had major advancements in the past 5 years or so. Now the Electric buggies are actually faster than the nitro buggies. Not necessarily top speed but acceleration is much faster. You get instant torque from an electric motor nitro can't touch.
Advantages: Faster, Quieter.
Disadvanatages: Less runtime, more expensive, quieter (sounds like an angry mouse where Nitro just sounds kickass!).:D

[vtelvr]

I just picked up the Teckno EB-48.2 which is an 1/8 scale Electric buggy. What's cool about the elctric buggies is that motor and battery technology has had major advancements in the past 5 years or so. Now the Electric buggies are actually faster than the nitro buggies. Not necessarily top speed but acceleration is much faster. You get instant torque from an electric motor nitro can't touch.
Advantages: Faster, Quieter.
Disadvanatages: Less runtime, more expensive, quieter (sounds like an angry mouse where Nitro just sounds kickass!).:D

The instant punch from an electric model is what I am after. I just want something to beat around with. Not a racer...but love to take them to the local bmx tracks. Nitro was just a pain in the ass for me...I read everything multiple times, watched numerous videos, and could never keep the damn engine running. I really questioned how I broke the new truck in, but I followed the manual to a "T", but my ways must have differed from others. The electric is easy enough...plug up some stupid expensive batteries, take the truck somewhere with some room and jumps, and give it hell. Nothing too hard about that. The nitro, I was constantly fiddling with. I had an electric Slash that I converted to a brushless motor. That was fun. Wish I had ponied up for the LiPo batteries while I had that. I like the go anywhere idea of the Emaxx, Erevo, or something similar from a different manufacturer.