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    Kyosho Snakebite MT, Baja Beetle Nitro Models.

    in Kyosho

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    Yep - Snakebite is hideous !  You are right about the QRC Tranny !  The two kits have been in that Hobby Shop a LONG time because the boxes are nearly completely faded and they aren't in the window anymore !  I did some searching online figure they hit the market around 1997 maybe a bit earlier.  For those not familiar here:

    Kyosho Snake Bite Truck (Yuck):

    http://rcbuyersguide.com/detail2.asp?product_id=205

    Kyosho Baja Beetle (a little better):

    http://rcbuyersguide.com/detail2.asp?product_id=206

    So, are these good finds or just over-priced Kyosho has beens ?

     

    TXT-1 Price

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    I was out in some LHS's yesterday and spotted one TXT-1 priced at $649 Canadian [:o].  I then spotted another at $549 at a Canadian Online shop.  So you definitely have to shop around !  Especially when those prices don't even include the 15% sales tax !  I have a sneaking suspicion that the txt-1 is soon to be discontinued so get one while you can.

    Motors with 0 Degree timing. A list for Clod Owners ?

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

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    Hey fellas, thanks for the replies [:D].  I have some Mayhems in my G-Made Clod but they are too slow !  Reason I started thread is I am building a Thundertech Rage Clod over the next few weeks and I want some speed, I think I'll go with a couple of Venom 17 turns.  I just picked up my first non-novak esc for it a LRP Quantum Pro Reverse (7 turn limit) [:P].  Anyway - keep the recommendations coming, because I like a lot of choices ! Plus we can build a list of motors for new clod owners that won't require the endbell to be turned (too much like work).

    LHS has a Galaxy Roll cage NIB for sale ?!

    in Marui

    Posted

    Hey everyone,

    I was in a LHS today and spotted a Marui Galaxy blue NIB Roll Cage set for sale !  It had "customer special order" written on the price tag so I guess he never came to get it.  Just curious if this was a rare sighting or if they are actually common [:S] as I'm not much of a Marui guy ?  If you are wondering I think it was priced at $40 CDN.

    Kyosho Snakebite MT, Baja Beetle Nitro Models.

    in Kyosho

    Posted

    Hey all,

    Was in a LHS and spotted a few badly faded boxes which contained a NIB Kyosho Snake Bite Nitro Monster Truck and a Kyosho Baja Beetle Nitro MT.  I seem to recall these from a very long time ago.  Is the snakebite modelled after a real monster truck ?  That seemed to be the idea on the box ?  Any thoughts on these two ?  They both had the price slashed to 359 bucks but still seemed kinda pricey !

    how long to wait

    in Off-Site sales plugs, tips & gossip - Including eBay, Gumtree etc.

    Posted

    Hey, I had a nib double dare take close to 7 weeks to arrive in canada from the usa and it's the same continent !  It was surface mail, but if you paid for expedited shipping you shouldn't have it too late.  I would advise the seller that you will be making a claim with paypal/ebay if it doesn't arrive by a certain date.  Of course this may be easier than trying to make a "lost" claim with the post office.

    Homepage latest showroom entry display too cluttered with non model entries?

    in Tamiyaclub Rules and Site Usage

    Posted

    Interesting, my only input is that for visitors coming to the site for the first time - they may be unlikely to see actual r/c models in the showroom updates section with all th extra little "goodies" being added.  I think if they are just passing by they may not use the "more" button to see all the latest additions which could be the "one" that gets 'em to stick around a little bit longer.  Me however, I check the site so often I seem to have the showroom additions memorized [;)].

    Clodbuster Kyosho Mayhem motors - somebody sort me out please!

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

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    Hey fellas,

    thanks a bunch.  over the next few days I'll take my dragoon apart as my reverse motor is in the front  and swap it to the rear.  hopefully that will sort things out.  Oh - Andy, it's for bashing - that crawling is too slow for me [;)] - if I decide to toss it I'll send you a bill for the postage.  I'd do it tonight but I gotta pack up one of my nib double dares.  he's leaving my collection [:'(].

     

    Clodbuster Kyosho Mayhem motors - somebody sort me out please!

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Okay - here goes, does my reverse rotation motor go in the front or the rear of the truck ?!  In the last few days I have read that it goes in either spot, it's killin me here [:^)].  I can't seem to get my Super Rooster and mayhem's wired/set up right.  And they should be wired in parrallel for speed/power right ?  Soon, my G-Made is going to be thrown in the trash if I don't get it sorted.  Your assistance would be appreciated.

     

    The fundamental difference between a crawler and a racer ??

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Fundamental difference is the suspension set-up.  Crawlers have soft supple suspension that has articulation you can't believe.  Crawlers have locked differentials to allow traction on all four tires.  Some also gear reduction units, low tooth pinion gears and motors with great torque.  This means tons of pullin power little speed.  Crawler chassis' are specific to crawling, four link suspension and 4 wheel steering.

    Racers are built somewhat different.  Although the chassis style is similar in some circumstances it is how the set-ups are.  Suspension is the key difference along with electronics used.  Here are some examples of different types:

    Racer/Basher:

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...25&sid=7434

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...231&id=2518

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...528&id=9754

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...278&sid=169

    Crawler:

    http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/Xtreme.htm

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...3974&id=169

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...338&id=2511

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...852&id=2593

    http://www.rcguy.com/products/6040prokit/6040prokit.php

     

    Both:

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...245&id=1676

    http://www.xtremercracing.com/Clod_Buster_...Fiber_Parts.cfm

    [:D].

     

     

     

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