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  1. I used to think grease is grease. I took my rebuilt Hornet out of the closet not long ago and found that the grease has caused the plastic gearbox housing to crumble. Lesson learned, use Tamiya grease. It is presumably selected so as not to cause Tamiya parts to deteriorate.
  2. Practice driving first. Learn about your driving style and how you evolve, then make changes to the car to better suit our style. Some drivers like understeer, some like a loose rear end, some like 4 wheel slide, some like fast turn-in, some make up time in the corners...it varies by the individual. You'll struggle if you set your car up for a style that does not suit you.
  3. Do visit a Dog Haus restaurant and get a “Hangover” burger.
  4. It is very tempting to create a replica of the ‘84 kit. It’s a great looking kit that sounds like a fun ride. Alberto has a good (read “honest”) review of the original. I see myself loving the build and first few runs, then shelving it in disappointment. But it is such a great lookin’ RC that my inner 8 year old still yearns for….
  5. Being that you are roughly on the same continent as where Tamiya parts are produced, I don’t expect that there is anything profound to be had from the Tamiya lineup in Cali. There is a good selection of hobby shops to visit. Head south to Orange County and sales tax is slightly less which takes the edge off large purchases. Some of the hobby shops that have been around for decades occasionally have Tamiya NOS parts kicking around. Maybe win a few ebay auctions or Craigslist sales to avoid shipping.
  6. Very coveted and collectible in the US. They made top shelf mods in the mid-80’s. That’s a valuable chassis as it has both front and rear arms.
  7. My experience with “clones” is that they look identical enough that one would assume there is parts compatibility between the clone and name brand original. Such is not the case, as there are small design differences and a few millimeters difference in size. Motor mounts may be different enough that pinions don’t line up, gears don’t mesh, axles are different lenghths or are missing machined steps to retain bearings, A-arms have different bulkhead widths, fasteners are different diameters. I think they do this to skirt patent laws. Ultimately you are left with a car that has zero parts support. My advice is to steer clear of the clones and limit chinesium purchases to select upgrade parts for a real name brand article. Buy thigs like Axial aluminum hubs or Axial link kits, but never a whole clone vehicle kit.
  8. Still scratching the other retro itch. Hope to return to RC soon.
  9. Try setting up a small track and driving it, oval, figure-8, or something a little more complex. It will add a new perspective to understanding handling and throttle control. As you rope in your friends, it becomes quite exhilarating.
  10. Well, shoot, I was about to be disappointed that I missed it. Last year they combined it with some sort of RV show but at least there were some big names. Hope it comes back to something resembling what it was years ago.
  11. Wider wheel hexes will help move the wheels out and away from the dampers. I believe the CC-02 comes with 5mm hexes. A 6 or 7mm hex should do the job without being too wide to get a wheel nut on. https://www.ebay.com/itm/385478165130?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=tmtpzcsnq26&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=sorSbd3-T_G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
  12. Yup. The rear is wider than the front. I had an OG Bruiser rear narrowed by thus guy about 20 years ago. http://www.rummy-rc.com/products.html
  13. Polished aluminum sucks - oxidizes and pits too easily.
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