gixxie750 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Just got hooked on RC cars lol. Anyone else race them or have them? I have a traxxas Ruslter. Amazing how much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Like i posted on AFJ, i used to have a Tamaya dirt thrasher 4wd buggy, but I gave it to my cousin years ago.Would love to get back into it, but it's another relatively expensive hobby that I don't have time/funds to maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 i only have 1... its all electric. ken block car... dual lipo's 55mph 70 geared... its AWD..our roomate works at hobby town USA and races 10th scale buggys and 16th scale trucks at an indoor track in hilliard every sunday its pretty cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I raced 1/10th scale indoor offroad carpet back when I was in Pa. I was running all associated stuff, T4, B4, and SC10. Kept it for a few months after moving out here then sold it all, because I wasn't racing anymore and didnt want to hold on and have it depreciate. Hobby is a blast. Really the recurring costs are not bad at all, it is the initial setup that scares people away from racing. I had an easy $1500 in my gear, but that was top end electronics for 3 cars. That was buying used equipment at "deal" prices too, only thing I bought new were motors($80). I liquidated my equipment in the span of about 2 track visits....broke about even. hobbypartz.com - chargers, batteries and if you want to skimp on any other electronicsIf you are going to race, see what people are running and what parts are available at the track....run that brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Here is a buddy's video from PT Raceway close to Monroeville Pa. It is onboard of an associated b4, he is normally more consistent, but the camera upsets the suspension. We used to race bumper to bumper for laps on end.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b_Me-Zeae8 This is from one of the places I used to race at. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQk7Apu_niY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 i had a radioshack x-mod i took to a couple hobby shops when i was a tween. dad got me a lithium set up, so it smoked any of the mini-z's in a straight line. but i couldn't drive it for shit. 1/28 scale though, smaller than all of those. it was awesome in a parking lot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have an RC10T4, an RC10GT and an OFNA Pirate 10 Evolution. Not as fun as I thought they'd be. For sale if anyone's interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I used to run an associated rc-10c buggy. The old school gold aluminum tub chassis, championship edition car. Had well over $1k into the car and gear. All the good stuff, the Novak mosfet speed controller running 14V, Hand wound Bud's racing motor, full ball bearing kit, locked out diff. Sold the thing on E-bay years ago. I'm sure I have some pictures of it somewhere but not a clue where they are hidden. There certainly are days I miss that car, right up until I think of the repair costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmanlyst Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have a Traxxas Rustler VXL geared and running at 95mph with a 3 cell 11.1 lipo. Replaced a lot of the plastic parts with Integy Evolution kit,stock stuff didn't hold well to bashing very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 They race offroad in Columbus at crc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Nitro is the only way to go for bashing. I busy sold 2 rc10gt an hpi my and a duratrax monster truck for $100. Just to get them out of my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I've got two cars. Run on Nitro, haven't had them out in years. Here's another if you're interested I'd sell them. I'd have to get details, kinda forget everything about them. One is a schumacher.Sent via mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 There is a track here in town. Just got other stuff to spend the money on. I really want a truck tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 track in Wilimington, just east of I-71 on SR73. I had a Traxxas Revo nitro, and it was amazing. Bulletproof. Loved that one, so tried the JATO, and couldn't control it (too much power, tires couldn't keep up with the engine). I float in and out of RC every few years. I agree, Nitro is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarvismb Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 A couple of friends and I race at Go Fast RC Track in Batavia during the winter (when we do a lot less shooting than in the summer). We know the owners really well, so we go and watch the races and occasionally enter to get our asses kicked by the pros (we do 1/10 4WD SCT). The track is a huge indoor offroad facility that's heated, so it's pretty entertaining. If anyone from that area wants a place to run the cars, here's the site: http://www.gofastrc.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 track in Wilimington, just east of I-71 on SR73. I had a Traxxas Revo nitro, and it was amazing. Bulletproof. Loved that one, so tried the JATO, and couldn't control it (too much power, tires couldn't keep up with the engine). I float in and out of RC every few years. I agree, Nitro is the way to go.Going to that track too!A couple of friends and I race at Go Fast RC Track in Batavia during the winter (when we do a lot less shooting than in the summer). We know the owners really well, so we go and watch the races and occasionally enter to get our asses kicked by the pros (we do 1/10 4WD SCT). The track is a huge indoor offroad facility that's heated, so it's pretty entertaining. If anyone from that area wants a place to run the cars, here's the site: http://www.gofastrc.com/Glad u posted this!! Its like 10 min from my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I used to run an associated rc-10c buggy. The old school gold aluminum tub chassis, championship edition car. Had well over $1k into the car and gear. All the good stuff, the Novak mosfet speed controller running 14V, Hand wound Bud's racing motor, full ball bearing kit, locked out diff. Sold the thing on E-bay years ago. I'm sure I have some pictures of it somewhere but not a clue where they are hidden. There certainly are days I miss that car, right up until I think of the repair costs. I was a Kyosho guy, had the original Ultima 2wd 10th scale with aluminum tub and converted to carbon fiber chassis. All carbon fiber towers, platinum shocks, all ball bearing kit, belt drive conversion, Novak SC, 7.2v & 8.4v, pile of motors, pile of wheels/tires, Airtronics XL2P and all back in the mid 80's. Well over $1k invested into mine too. HuberHeights had an indoor dirt oval and OffRoad course ( Ohio RC Raceway ) that we would frequent. Had a few outdoor tracks in our area back then too. Fun hobby for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 The little nitro sportbikes look like fun, but expensive at around $500 to start. Think they are RTR out of the box at that price though, which is nicer than having to completely build like my old buggy was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugginsDR Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 I have 2 OFNA 4wd 1/8 buggys. One was my son's that he lost interest in with the stock .26 big block in it and mine is way wicked modded with a Hyper .21, ceramic bearings, performance exhaust, big bore shocks, modded Jammin suspension and is stupid fast. Handles like it is on rails and soaks up the jumps. I also use a spread spectrum radio so I get no interference with anybody, it's what most folks use now any how. I also used to race outdoors on a local track but they have shut down since and mostly just bash mine around. Still great fun to smell that nitro burn but it also very expensive. No way to recover the money I have invested in mine, so I just have fun with about once a year and that's it.That track posted above looks like a great place, have fun with it but be ready to spend stupid money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Just went racing last night. Old buddy let me run his 2wd B4, came in 4th out of 8 buggies. Track was so busy we didnt get any time to test between heats, so adjustments were made on the fly. Finally got it handling well for the mains, but I loosened up the slipper too much and didn't have any punch coming out of the turns. Compensated by running wide lines entering and exiting turns to carry momentum, but people kept shoving their nose up the inside and forcing me out wide. Was a good battle and a fun time even without winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big3 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 we run at EN hobbies not as much as I'd like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 not racing but this is when i fist got the car... we really wanted to see what it could do and learning to drive it was differant but here ya go i have other vids i just need to find themhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CC-xltCphQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y73Rs39g4Kw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzer Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEROVWDp3n0&list=SP627F181E0CB37E19&index=3&feature=plcpseems like this belongs here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAturalyRWD Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Anyone run an 1/8 scale buggy? I cheaped out and bought the mini eight as my way into 4wd buggy. Love it apart from the fact it hates bumps, ruts and stones on my practice track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentcropduster Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 I have a Traxxas Rustler VXL geared and running at 95mph with a 3 cell 11.1 lipo. Replaced a lot of the plastic parts with Integy Evolution kit,stock stuff didn't hold well to bashing very long. I use to get the rc cars/trucks from Radio Shack back in the day (I was 15). I think my rc car I had would do about 30-40 lol. It was crazy fun. I'm considering asking Santa Claus for something like u have for Christmas lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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