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CLM, Thats some good feed back. The battery you linked is like my old ones, connector and all. His actually came with a 7 cell battery. Which probably doesn't make much difference in this case. I do have a soldering gun and do know how to solder, as I am a big hobbyist my self. So modding anything i...

Hi folks, My son recently received a Traxxas Bandit for his birthday. It came with a battery and 12 volt car charger. However this doesn't help him when I am not around. I remember back in my days I had Hobbico charger but the plug on it to receive the battery was different. Are Traxxas batteries pr...

Well after misplacing the manual, I finally located it and finished the truck over the last week. I actually drove this truck last night, felt kind of weird after 20 years. Well paired with a vintage Futaba remote, as a shelf queen she will set from here on out. If I could login to the forum via tap...

Good deal glad you found your tires. Now if we can just find a secret stash of clear bodies. I could use one my self. What kind of electronics are going to stuff in it.

Duder-I have two big bins of Losi parts,I'd be more than happy to give you the shock parts you need and give you a good brushed motor,too. Got a Trinity Midnight stock motor that would go good in it. I have a few front bulkheads,too. Shoot me a P/M if you're interested. Gotta keep old Losi' on the ...

Gotchya what are shock plastics

What parts are you looking for maybe I might have a extra, I ordered some extra parts years ago as I kept breaking them or losing them.

Yeah, I stepped out at about $190- fair price but really I was down to needing the body, decals, and a few little bits. I knew I would not be able to sell mine at a price that would make it worthwhile either I scanned the manual. The guy that was selling a new-built not long ago copied it for me (a...

I'm just opening that same bag for my build :mrgreen: Mine was 50% list tho so I'm not sure the value of that one I just received some like new parts, basically a whole other car minus chassis and body. But suspension, tub, front end, etc, etc. Did you guys see the new in box on ebay I think the au...

minreg wrote:You guys should put a location in your profile.
Never know when the part you need could be nearby.

Done.

vintagercaddict wrote:

duder1982 wrote:Well I purchased the expensive front bulk and able to find some sh
ock parts. So tomorrow I will set out to find a new battery, then the car will be up and running.

Did you happen to buy the bulkhead through tonys hobbies?

Yup!!!!

I just recycled a bunch of aa Sanyo yellow rechargeable I didn't even think to test them they were about 20 years old. Maybe they were still good

slotcarrod wrote:Yo welcome! Are you "The DUDE"?

Thanks for the warm welcomes, I am not The Dude but in a past life I could have been The Big Lebowski is a great movie that I enjoy much, plus I like to say dude alot, and call my son little dude. I figure if the shoe fits wear it.

I purchased 2 new 7.2 nimh at 3000 mah. They worked fine until one blew up while charging.

Well I purchased the expensive front bulk and able to find some shock parts. So tomorrow I will set out to find a new battery, then the car will be up and running.