R/C Madness

[Devilman]

The Traxxis Slash is at least $250...cheapest I could find.

Depends on where ya look & feel comfortable buying from.

Found this Traxxas Stampede on ebay for $189.99: http://cgi.ebay.com/Traxxas-Stampede-XL-5-Electric-Monster-Truck-Blue-3605-/200552725095?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item2eb1dfba67

Here's a Slash for $199... http://cgi.ebay.com/Traxxas-1-10-Slash-2WD-Short-Course-Racing-Truck-A5-NIB-/290501564166?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item43a33e1706


A Rustler for $175.99... http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Traxxas-Rustler-XL-5-RTR-Red-A2-NIB-FREE-SHIPPING-/390264935925?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item5add9a55f5

 

[oldbuck40]

LMAO..... ya reckon  think.gif

Well i hope not for your sake! But i still cant imagine them batteries being any count after 7 yrs lol

really the battery is 7 yrs old but it's fine,  i would not do something stupid.... contrary to belief

Do a ground range test before you fly it! we did this every spring just to make sure they were ok before we took to the air...
we just turned on the plane and radio and checked the time and walked away from the plane about as far away as you would fly it and just move the controls for about 10 minutes and check the power in the cells after that... It will damn sure let you know if you have a weak cell in either one!

 

[KONA77]

Found a Traxxas Rustler XL-5 for $199.99 not sure about shipping. Is that a good price? Includes battery pack, Remote control and says it's ready to race out of the box.

sounds like it to me, it's got a battery pack with it,  that will run ya $30 plus,  did it say how many miliamps?

The best-selling Traxxas Rustler is a proven favorite with a formula for rugged fun that nothing else can touch. The Rustler blows the doors off the competition with more power, smoother control, better grip, and performance that makes it one of the fastest Ready-To-Race® electric trucks available. The Rustler rips off-road with its powerful Titan® 12-Turn modified 550 motor, XL-5 Electronic Speed Control, and Revo®-spec Torque-Control™ slipper clutch. It's made for power-sliding, full-throttle, off-road action and aggressive driving fun—and not just in the dirt! With Traxxas' exclusive waterproof electronics, Rustler can blast through puddles, mow through mud and shred snow. Your R/C adventures are limited only by your imagination. And with a top speed of 35+mph*, Rustler simply leaves everything else back on the work bench

Waterproof Electronics For All-Weather Driving
Excitement In Water, Mud And Snow!
Ready-To-Race® with Traxxas Power Cell 7-cell NiMH Battery!
35+mph* Top Speed!
Titan® 12-Turn 550 Modified Motor
XL-5 Waterproof Electronic Speed Control
Number-1 Selling 1/10 Stadium Racer
Equipped with Traxxas' High-Current Connector

8.4 volts with free AC charger.

you need two... OH YEAH :smile16:

 

[Patchman]

I would have fun with all of them. For the money, Traxxas is really pretty good stuff!

 

[KONA77]

LMAO..... ya reckon  think.gif

Well i hope not for your sake! But i still cant imagine them batteries being any count after 7 yrs lol

really the battery is 7 yrs old but it's fine,  i would not do something stupid.... contrary to belief

Do a ground range test before you fly it! we did this every spring just to make sure they were ok before we took to the air...
we just turned on the plane and radio and checked the time and walked away from the plane about as far away as you would fly it and just move the controls for about 10 minutes and check the power in the cells after that... It will damn sure let you know if you have a weak cell in either one!

Thanks  :smile27:  i really forgot about the range test,  i'm still preping the plane.....  with it sitting for three or so yrs.....  more worried about the motor,  so far been running good,  so with everything on and running the motor,  gives me a good intication on how long the batteries stay hot  :smile27:

 

[oldbuck40]

LMAO..... ya reckon  think.gif

Well i hope not for your sake! But i still cant imagine them batteries being any count after 7 yrs lol

really the battery is 7 yrs old but it's fine,  i would not do something stupid.... contrary to belief

Do a ground range test before you fly it! we did this every spring just to make sure they were ok before we took to the air...
we just turned on the plane and radio and checked the time and walked away from the plane about as far away as you would fly it and just move the controls for about 10 minutes and check the power in the cells after that... It will damn sure let you know if you have a weak cell in either one!

Thanks  :smile27:  i really forgot about the range test,  i'm still preping the plane.....  with it sitting for three or so yrs.....  more worried about the motor,  so far been running good,  so with everything on and running the motor,  gives me a good intication on how long the batteries stay hot  :smile27:

We never bothered running the engine so if there was 2 people one was with the plane and you could hear the other say what control he was moving... It's all kinda redneck testing but it was always a good way to keep your plane in one piece!

 

[Patchman]

LMAO..... ya reckon  think.gif

Well i hope not for your sake! But i still cant imagine them batteries being any count after 7 yrs lol

really the battery is 7 yrs old but it's fine,  i would not do something stupid.... contrary to belief

Do a ground range test before you fly it! we did this every spring just to make sure they were ok before we took to the air...
we just turned on the plane and radio and checked the time and walked away from the plane about as far away as you would fly it and just move the controls for about 10 minutes and check the power in the cells after that... It will damn sure let you know if you have a weak cell in either one!

Thanks  :smile27:  i really forgot about the range test,  i'm still preping the plane.....  with it sitting for three or so yrs.....  more worried about the motor,  so far been running good,  so with everything on and running the motor,  gives me a good intication on how long the batteries stay hot  :smile27:

We never bothered running the engine so if there was 2 people one was with the plane and you could hear the other say what control he was moving... It's all kinda redneck testing but it was always a good way to keep your plane in one piece!

What fun is that? I thought re-building was the fun part! think.gif

 

[oldbuck40]

LMAO..... ya reckon  think.gif

Well i hope not for your sake! But i still cant imagine them batteries being any count after 7 yrs lol

really the battery is 7 yrs old but it's fine,  i would not do something stupid.... contrary to belief

Do a ground range test before you fly it! we did this every spring just to make sure they were ok before we took to the air...
we just turned on the plane and radio and checked the time and walked away from the plane about as far away as you would fly it and just move the controls for about 10 minutes and check the power in the cells after that... It will damn sure let you know if you have a weak cell in either one!

Thanks  :smile27:  i really forgot about the range test,  i'm still preping the plane.....  with it sitting for three or so yrs.....  more worried about the motor,  so far been running good,  so with everything on and running the motor,  gives me a good intication on how long the batteries stay hot  :smile27:

We never bothered running the engine so if there was 2 people one was with the plane and you could hear the other say what control he was moving... It's all kinda redneck testing but it was always a good way to keep your plane in one piece!

What fun is that? I thought re-building was the fun part! think.gif

Well lets just say i have too much knowledge in the rebuilding department :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 

[KONA77]

i'd rather fly than rebuild myself.....  but it happens  think.gif

 

[oldbuck40]

i'd rather fly than rebuild myself.....  but it happens  think.gif

Yea it does! I dont get near as mad now as i did back then when i lose one!  Just learn from it and move on.

 

[Patchman]

I hope I will be as cool as Tim was when my next one goes in! I'm not going to give it any excuses though!

 

[Devilman]

I wouldn't write those old battery packs off quite yet. I have gotten 3 packs so far to take a charge & hold it. The other night only one of 'em would do crap & even then it wouldn't stay charged but for about 5 minutes.. All I had to do was take some emery cloth & scuff the crud off the connectors. Also, all my motors run, but the speed controls  are still acting the fool... :tongue: Pretty sweet though.. May get these fossils rolling yet. :grin:

Course all my battery packs are 1200 mah & the battery packs they sellin now are 1800 mah. Never ends. :cheesy:

 

[oldbuck40]

I hope I will be as cool as Tim was when my next one goes in! I'm not going to give it any excuses though!

LOL yea i just to the crash site and see what i can put back in used inventory! Remember this,,its ALWAYS good to fly right after a good rain!!!!!  Its easier on the plane when you crash :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

 

[Patchman]

That reminds me of something I learned along time ago. If you are in a real plane, with retractable landing gear and the landing gear won't extend. Is it better to land on the grass or a paved runway? :smile21:

 

[oldbuck40]

That reminds me of something I learned along time ago. If you are in a real plane, with retractable landing gear and the landing gear won't extend. Is it better to land on the grass or a paved runway? :smile21:

Guess that would depend on what kind of plane???

 

[Patchman]

You always land on the runway, the grass will lump up and do more damage. I never really flew anything with retracts though. That was something my ol man always hammered me on!

 

[oldbuck40]

You always land on the runway, the grass will lump up and do more damage. I never really flew anything with retracts though. That was something my ol man always hammered me on!

Ok then what if there aint no runway,,,,guess your fixin to make on huh lol

 

[KONA77]

Disturbed,  not so disturbed after his misfortune landing

 

[KONA77]

i coulda swore D-man posted here  think.gif

 

[Patchman]

Disturbed,  not so disturbed after his misfortune landing

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