RC Cars. What kind do you have? Where do you race them?

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Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :

Anybody got one. I just picked up one and wow it's fast. The Traxxis Nitro Rustler 2.5. It's suppose to go 50 mph. I don't even use full throttle most of the time. I didn't realize all of the tuning required for one of these. I guess I should have gotten a beginner car, but I am having fun any how. Where is there to go race these things in Sac?

[ February 28, 2009, 12:47 AM: Message edited by: 95GTConvtACE ]

Posted by silver n black (Member # 8369) on :

yea my bro n law has a truck . its a traxxis 3.3 its hella fast n all. supposed to go atleast 45mph

Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :

I have a T-Maxx and an RC10 GT haven't ran either of them in almost 2 years. Go to a construction site where they just smooth out dirt.

business parking lots at night or whenever no cars are there.

Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :

Let me know when your ready to go. If you have a cam we can record our cars and post it.

Posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX' (Member # 895) on :

I like to build my own and I go slow. I have a few brushless stuff and a couple gas as well.

Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX':
I like to build my own and I go slow. I have a few brushless stuff and a couple gas as well.

Damn, those are nice. I heard about those rock crawlers and how realistic the suspension is. You should post a vid.

Posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX' (Member # 895) on :

I don't have any videos just a few pics.

Posted by sic5pointSLOW (Member # 4347) on :

looks like someone parked that silver jeep in richmond

Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on :

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Originally posted by sic5pointSLOW:
looks like someone parked that silver jeep in richmond

LOL

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

I race touring cars and 1/10 stock offroad at www.roadrunnersrc.com in camarillo.

I race a team kit TC4 and a factory team kit T3

I've got a crawler that I'm building too, but mines a lot more basic, it's a TLT with locked axles, t-maxx links/shocks, and RS4 MT dog bones, running an old t-maxx HPI Bronco body for now, but will probably switch to a F100 truck soon

Posted by Pure Stang (Member # 7251) on :

I have a 1/10 scale road car. Wih a O.S 18 Racing engine. it goes about 70 its a two speed. Its a fun little car to drive. I like racing the cars the drive by on my street [Big Grin]

Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :

I have a Clod Buster and a my very first Grasshopper too. I think I still have my rc-10 put up somewhere too.

Posted by 86- 50 (Member # 4723) on :

quote:
Originally posted by sic5pointSLOW:
looks like someone parked that silver jeep in richmond

Yea, rims never get stolen no where but richmond [Roll Eyes]

Posted by sic5pointSLOW (Member # 4347) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 86- 50:

quote:
Originally posted by sic5pointSLOW:
looks like someone parked that silver jeep in richmond
Yea, rims never get stolen no where but richmond

your right... someone must of parked that silver jeep anywhere in the united states, because rims get stolen everywhere.

Posted by 707vibrantcobra93 (Member # 4702) on :

I love these rc cars those crawlers r sick I'd like to build one, that track at prairie city is the shit. I have tc 3 with an O.S. 18, Losi mega bug .26, MGT 8.0 that is stupid fast wheelie machine, hpi mt2, a traxxas car with a 3.3, forget what it's called, and a team asociated boat, that thing is a blast. I've had my eye on the new 1/5 scale hpi baja 5T the thing is a beast with a gas weed wacker 26cc engine and a serious suspension but a 1300 bucks it's hard to justify why I need it with the wife

Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on :

i have a electric 1/10th scale HPI rs4 pro3 with some ol skool electronics, no brushless yet, but car is still pretty quick...i also have a HPI rs4 mt but currently not running.

i just play with it in parking lots or on the street. the local hobby store i go to has a lil drift track looks interesting but not really my cup of tea. i use to like goin to the parking lot events that the hobby store had where they would race around a lil circuit but that was years ago and i dont know where they have that anymore

Posted by whitelx91 (Member # 8317) on :

Ive got a Jato 3.3 2 speed with a booku pipe and slide carb ive had it up to 72 mph fuckers fast just lights the tires up wont pull wheelies until 2cd gear when it catches traction. Prarie city actually has the biggest track in sac you can play and race there.

SuistangS

Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :

I had a hpi evo and my friend and I use to drift them that shit is fun I got good at it I wish I had a vid to post

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

painted up a new body for my vintage transam spec class racer [Smile]

Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :

quote:
Originally posted by whitelx91:
Ive got a Jato 3.3 2 speed with a booku pipe and slide carb ive had it up to 72 mph fuckers fast just lights the tires up wont pull wheelies until 2cd gear when it catches traction. Prarie city actually has the biggest track in sac you can play and race there.

SuistangS

I am still trying to tune my damn car. I didn't realize all the crap you have to go through in order to just get your car to run normally. What is the place called?

Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
painted up a new body for my vintage transam spec class racer

I almost got the gas powered fastback. The only reason I didn't was because I wasn't sure about just staying on concrete.

Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
painted up a new body for my vintage transam spec class racer

Why does that car say luck of the irish but yet it has the same color scheme as the Italian flag?

Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 95GTConvtACE:

quote:
Originally posted by whitelx91:
Ive got a Jato 3.3 2 speed with a booku pipe and slide carb ive had it up to 72 mph fuckers fast just lights the tires up wont pull wheelies until 2cd gear when it catches traction. Prarie city actually has the biggest track in sac you can play and race there.

SuistangS
I am still trying to tune my damn car. I didn't realize all the crap you have to go through in order to just get your car to run normally. What is the place called?

If you are new to R.C. cars and trucks it's best you start out with electric. that way you do not have to worry about tuning etc. They have some really fast electric cars and trucks that will go just as fast if not faster than the nitro powered ones. Check out the traxxas models like the rustler vxl, stampede vxl and the bandit vxl. you can type these names on youtube to see a vid to get an idea how fast these things go. be sure to include vxl in your search otherwise you will get the slow version of these cars and trucks.

Posted by 93EXCHP (Member # 8741) on :

quote:
Originally posted by sic5pointSLOW:
looks like someone parked that silver jeep in richmond

LMAO

Posted by Rookie07gt (Member # 7536) on :

got a inferno gt. i believe its a 1/8 scale? pretty big compared to the 1/10. gas powered 2 stroke, stock. these are bad ass out the box though.

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

quote:
Originally posted by East Bay 50:

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
painted up a new body for my vintage transam spec class racer

Why does that car say luck of the irish but yet it has the same color scheme as the Italian flag?

the italian flag has red, the irish flag has orange [Roll Eyes]

Posted by 95GTConvtACE (Member # 6399) on :

quote:
Originally posted by East Bay 50:

quote:
Originally posted by 95GTConvtACE:

quote:
Originally posted by whitelx91:
Ive got a Jato 3.3 2 speed with a booku pipe and slide carb ive had it up to 72 mph fuckers fast just lights the tires up wont pull wheelies until 2cd gear when it catches traction. Prarie city actually has the biggest track in sac you can play and race there.

SuistangS
I am still trying to tune my damn car. I didn't realize all the crap you have to go through in order to just get your car to run normally. What is the place called?
If you are new to R.C. cars and trucks it's best you start out with electric. that way you do not have to worry about tuning etc. They have some really fast electric cars and trucks that will go just as fast if not faster than the nitro powered ones. Check out the traxxas models like the rustler vxl, stampede vxl and the bandit vxl. you can type these names on youtube to see a vid to get an idea how fast these things go. be sure to include vxl in your search otherwise you will get the slow version of these cars and trucks.

Now you tell me. It is too late anyhow. I am actually finally understanding the tuning aspect. There is a lot to consider and lots of variables play a factor.

Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:

quote:
Originally posted by East Bay 50:

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
painted up a new body for my vintage transam spec class racer

Why does that car say luck of the irish but yet it has the same color scheme as the Italian flag?
the italian flag has red, the irish flag has orange

It looked red in the pic... [Razz]

Don"t make me have to bring my traxxas 4 tec out and drag that rustang down the block! lol!

[ March 12, 2009, 12:41 AM: Message edited by: East Bay 50 ]

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

quote:
Originally posted by East Bay 50:

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:

quote:
Originally posted by East Bay 50:

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
painted up a new body for my vintage transam spec class racer

Why does that car say luck of the irish but yet it has the same color scheme as the Italian flag?
the italian flag has red, the irish flag has orange
It looked red in the pic... Don"t make me have to bring my traxxas 4 tec out and drag that rustang down the block! lol!

haha, that rustang only sees prepared tracks and lays the smack down every 2 weeks, it's brushless and I run only lipo batteries [dance]

and it's my slowest r/c car [Wink]

Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:

quote:
Originally posted by East Bay 50:

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:

quote:
Originally posted by East Bay 50:

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
painted up a new body for my vintage transam spec class racer

Why does that car say luck of the irish but yet it has the same color scheme as the Italian flag?
the italian flag has red, the irish flag has orange
It looked red in the pic... Don"t make me have to bring my traxxas 4 tec out and drag that rustang down the block! lol!
haha, that rustang only sees prepared tracks and lays the smack down every 2 weeks, it's brushless and I run only lipo batteries and it's my slowest r/c car

You could bring any car you choose and i would come out victorious everytime LOL! Lipo's don't scare me [Big Grin]

Posted by 93EXCHP (Member # 8741) on :

HOW MUCH ARE THEY? DOES ANYONE KNOW ANY WEBSITES WHERE YOU CAN FIND THESE? I WANT TO GET ONE [Big Grin]

Posted by 93EXCHP (Member # 8741) on :

WTF? WATS UP WITH THE POST REPLYS I JUST POSTED MY COMPUTER WAS JUST TRIPPIN' RIGHT NOW AND IT JUST DID THAT [Mad]

^^^^^^

Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on :

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Originally posted by 93EXCHP:
HOW MUCH ARE THEY? DOES ANYONE KNOW ANY WEBSITES WHERE YOU CAN FIND THESE? I WANT TO GET ONE

You can get them locally at hobbytown usa. or you can save 20-30 bucks and order them online. Depending on what kind you want to get car, truck, nitro or electric they can range in price anywhere from $150.00-$600.00 dollars. You should do a little research before buying to see what you like

Posted by 93EXCHP (Member # 8741) on :

quote:
Originally posted by East Bay 50:

quote:
Originally posted by 93EXCHP:
HOW MUCH ARE THEY? DOES ANYONE KNOW ANY WEBSITES WHERE YOU CAN FIND THESE? I WANT TO GET ONE
You can get them locally at hobbytown usa. or you can save 20-30 bucks and order them online. Depending on what kind you want to get car, truck, nitro or electric they can range in price anywhere from $150.00-$600.00 dollars. You should do a little research before buying to see what you like

OKAY ILL GO RESEARCH THEM WHEN I GET HOME THANKS MAN [patriot]

Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 93EXCHP:

quote:
Originally posted by East Bay 50:

quote:
Originally posted by 93EXCHP:
HOW MUCH ARE THEY? DOES ANYONE KNOW ANY WEBSITES WHERE YOU CAN FIND THESE? I WANT TO GET ONE
You can get them locally at hobbytown usa. or you can save 20-30 bucks and order them online. Depending on what kind you want to get car, truck, nitro or electric they can range in price anywhere from $150.00-$600.00 dollars. You should do a little research before buying to see what you like
OKAY ILL GO RESEARCH THEM WHEN I GET HOME THANKS MAN

If you decide to get a nitro truck i have a T-maxx 3.3 i might let go. here is a video of what it can do http://search.msn.com/video/results.aspx?q=t-maxx+3.3+vid&FORM=VARE7&docid=590168392322&mid=8B9040942930BA2AD33B8B9040942930BA2AD33B&FORM=VIVP5

another one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pevhQRfU1ls

[ March 12, 2009, 01:01 PM: Message edited by: East Bay 50 ]

Posted by 2TONE (Member # 4216) on :

December 31,1969????

Posted by 18x10roushes (Member # 5269) on :

i got the traxxas 3.3 truck fuckin thing moves!!! this thread just pumped me up time to get rc out n hit da hills!

Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :

come get some [Smile]

Posted by badass351 (Member # 10810) on :

i have 2, traxxas 3.3, and the ken block fiesta by traxxas

Posted by 88gtstang (Member # 10370) on :

Where can I pik one of those up at? I saw one at costco for like 30 bucks the gt500 it said on the box it went like 50 mph but didn't belive it

Posted by badass351 (Member # 10810) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 88gtstang:
Where can I pik one of those up at? I saw one at costco for like 30 bucks the gt500 it said on the box it went like 50 mph but didn't belive it

towerhobbies.com they have hella offers if u put ur email in at the right side where it says "type email for offeres" or something like that

Posted by 88gtstang (Member # 10370) on :

Thanks bro

Posted by badass351 (Member # 10810) on :

couple months back when i got my car it was like 340 not including tax at hobby town, went on towerhobbies and got it for like 300 flat

Posted by 18x10roushes (Member # 5269) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX':
I like to build my own and I go slow. I have a few brushless stuff and a couple gas as well.

you got some bad lil set ups with that suspesion i like what i see [patriot]

Posted by SAV650HAB (Member # 10324) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX':
I like to build my own and I go slow. I have a few brushless stuff and a couple gas as well.

MAN YOU GOT SOME TOYZ! those are some crazy suspension set-ups you got on those trucks.....nice [patriot]

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