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  1. After an assessment of the parts I've been gathering for an upcoming build, I discovered I do not have a set of these. They are the SA5's part #9805391. If you happen to have a nice (or NIP) set you'd be willing to sell, please let me know. Thanks!
  2. HAHA...My X-Maxx is one of the toughest vehicles I've ever owned and/or driven, especially the 8S trucks. They still can have issues, but it takes some effort to develop them. It's the first vehicle of mine that didn't stay pretty on it's maiden run because they literally beg to have the snot bashed out of them with the power they put down straight outta the box. I been considering one of the LMT's for the coolness of them...I just need to ignore that and get back to wrenching...
  3. The only time I checked these parts out was when they were starting to release them. Added a whole mob of them together plus the cost of a Regulator and BTA's to a new built set of stock axles and was no longer interested. I know that 3D printing materials are evolving, but I'm not sold on them yet for any kind of a pounding that the molded materials can endure, especially those with carbon composites. As many years as Clod's have been modded and raced I'm surprised that there hasn't been a venture into more of the vulnerable parts via molding or modular construction despite the upfront costs. I'm just south of Pittsburgh. Years ago R/C was big around here and now there's not much left, but the few LHS's that exist compared to the old days are good though. Only a couple indoor carpet/multi use tracks within an hour and a couple way north that are nice. The racing out there in the east looks like a good time! @Saito2 Are you near Bedford/Somerset? There's so much to see from down there up to the North but I'm almost always just passing through. We do live in a big state, or at least the drive across it feels that way even on the 'pike. But it's a beautiful one to live in if you like the four seasons.
  4. @87lc2 Good question of what I’m going to do with that 2nd truck… The time capsule truck started an itch for another Clod I could enjoy as a runner that performs better than stock. I don’t know of any local monster truck races since the old Monster Jam days in Bradenville, Pa., but figured eventually I’d find one to join the fun occasionally. So yes, I’m sure the parts I’ve gathered up will be plenty good enough for what I have in mind. I believe the Aggressor is still available since it's on the TTR website. I do like the design of the BTA’s, not only for the chassis clearance and function but also for the scale appearance on retro/stock rigs. From your pics it appears that the JConcepts kit works as designed with the stock ladder bars but links could be an issue, maybe?
  5. I'm finally paying attention to forum reviews on the BTA setup and chassis. Mostly all I seen after they were released were promotional, as if it was a total value because JConcepts made it. They are a great company and I can't say I've ever had anything from them that wasn't quality, but I wasn't sold enough on it for my 2nd Clod build for the price. Just before these were all available I had a box of goods from CPE and a SICNME chassis on it's way, so I'm already committed to that route. Maybe the next one after I catch up will be a Regulator.
  6. @korreka Yes, I was aware of Radio Shack only being a dealer, so I probably should have been more concise and asked who all or most of the manufacturers were besides Nikko in that era. Thank you for the details in your post!
  7. With spring & summer not far away I thought I'd see who's around for a TC meet somewhere in the general area. Still a couple good hobby shops here and one of them has a small indoor carpet track. I'm just south of Pittsburgh so hit me up for a park bash, trail ride, or parking lot rip!
  8. This thread has a lot of good info, as I snagged a Radio Shack Red Arrow last year for a rest-mod project. I picked it because I have one from 1992 that was a Christmas gift and still works but would like to preserve it as original. The Golden Arrow and Bison have slight differences like the dual rear shocks and bodies, but I think I can make a fun runner out of one with modern electronics and a few suspension tweaks. I recently found a site that has every Radio Shack catalog digitally uploaded and these frame buggies were advertised with a scorching 15.6 mph, so I'd say anything over 30-40 after modernizing will be pretty wild. Were all these old school buggies from Radio Shack and Nikko shared productions or only some?
  9. This project found the perfect home! I've never seen one of these buggies before, but it's a cool design regardless of how well it actually worked back then. Really enjoying the progress so far with your modeling and printing capabilities.
  10. I couldn't agree with this statement more. I had a 1st gen Stampede back in the day, I think it was the 2nd or 3rd "real" R/C I had after a couple Tamiya kits and it was a fun truck! Traxxas gets the lowbrow's from the hardcore race crowd (Associated, TLR, Mugen, etc.) and some levels of Tamiya enthusiasts, but here's the honest truth...They've shaped modern R/C and their contributions have either driven or carried it through a couple generations of new interest in the hobby now. Not everything everyone makes is perfect, but they have their place being as good at what they do and the support is top notch. The T-Maxx was the game changer of monster trucks and Nitro. The Slash carved out the short course niche and apparently the new drag racing scene, but such chassis' also spun off into oval cars. If it hadn't been for an ugly distribution feud (from what I understand it was back in 2016-2017) we probably wouldn't have the direct competitor ARRMA. And competition makes everything better. I will always be partial to Tamiya for the building experience, quality of the finished vehicle, and scale details, but I own very few that I'll ever consider bashing with in 2022. The one and only Traxxas vehicle I do own is an 8S X-Maxx, and it was worth every penny as my basher and all-out fun vehicle to drive.
  11. This appears to be fellow TC member sunnyjai's, and what an awesome collection it is.
  12. Have you tried WD-40? Some adhesives take longer than others, but it should cut through after a soaking. I've also used Goo-Gone citrus cleaner with good results.
  13. @Willy iine That's going to be way cooler than anything I've seen 3D printed! Willy seems like a white box kinda dude, so here's a pic of the last Matco I owned before leaving the shop floor a few years ago if you'd like a reference, lol.
  14. WOW. That's some impressive masking and painting skills. Subscribed.
  15. Good info, I wasn't sure how many people out there have worked with it or used the TS paints on it. I bought a variety pack to experiment with last year and it was a bargain price for what you get compared to Styrene.
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