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Huge update:....I drove it!....just imaging the smoothest running nitro ever....and serious top speed....serious...no I haven't clocked it yet and only ran it for a few minutes but being a good judge of speed i am assuming 45mph ballpark..reason being it has no brakes yet...it just rolls forever and...

Starting with centering the steering servo. Printed ABS wedge and oversized square servo mount blocks. The chassis width is perfect for centering a standard size servo. . 1000009622.jpg . 1000009626.jpg . The CRP kit arms are meant for an FX10 and the pivots are a little long for a Tamiya. A little ...

Updates: -got the brake on (pure custom, works perfectly but gonna upgrade servo to higher quality) -switched 20t clutch bell to a 17t -switched 49t counter gear to a 52t -ordered a steel 52t counter gear for durability (then I can run the MIP diff -currently has 52t Frog gear and stock diff -had to...

Ready to test...full tank of Morgan's Cool Power 15%

This one makes me really happy especially since I've been out of stock for quite a while

info from Kent himself. was able to get the chassis direct from him how cool is that!!! Kent Clausen It was an enduro car, I probably raced it at the Thunderdrome and Whippoorwill. At AE we made a few custom quick change cars, then went to the Bolink system because it was the best. Kent Kent Clausen...

I painted a body for Todd (Klavy69)

Got a magazine I thought was a book.

Ripper that was still in the original shrink wrap.

Two new work benches...but I mighta underestimated how much space I need....lol!

The pre-"1985 World Champion" Trinity motors spark some interest for me. Finally worked out a deal for this one
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Test run.

Stick a in it!...this one's done and "Fest" ready
Runs perfect 41mph so far but it was really windy, I couldn't hang the guts out of it...10% nitro...always starts on the 1st pull

coxbros1 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:04 pm Now it was all worth it after that comment! thank you!

Always welcome!

TheDiamondOne wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:58 pm Now when are you gonna strap a rocket to that thing and get down to business?!?!

Ya know... I couldn't agree more! ...

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