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jwscab wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:00 pm I've got 5 stitches in my left index finger from a brand new exacto blade more that 35 yrs ago.

Those stitches have been in a really long time

This should get you close. It's from the B5 manual but both have the same gear ratio transmission.

Buggies shouldn't be a problem, but you will likely need a backing color.

All of the blue on this truck was a single Tamiya can, but it was backed in another color.

There's an XL-2 on Ebay right now.

RC10th wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:49 pm Now the airflow through the fins is wrong

Not if he drives like me.

discgolfer72 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:09 pm well making progress on building one with a diffless transmission lol .at 17$ for the complete trans its pretty tempting even with no diff .

I modified an old gold pan to use with one of the Injora transmissions. For a basher, I don't have any complaints.

As they sit, I like the red.

If the blue was a bolder shade, I could be persuaded.

Several upgrade ideas here. https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=46479 One thing that I would definitely avoid is using the self tapping screws to attach the shocks to the towers. Drill through, tap to M3, and use longer machine screws. I run full length screws from the back of the towe...

R6cowboy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:41 am I remember having those battery packs back then. Along with a Hobbico charger.

I've still got my Hobbico and Kyosho chargers that I had in the 90's, including the boxes. I use the Hobbico to power my comm lathe.

I know that original RC10, 10T, T2, and GT all had larger hinge pins than the B4. I think that the B2 and B3 had the larger ones as well.

GreenBar0n wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 5:54 pm Kyosho's are not $123 though, I've been trying to get a deal on the 2014 Kyosho Beetle, but $270 seems firm, everywhere.

I've got one, they are nice.

Are you a member at Amain? They do monthly discounts. Usually around $25 off an order that size.

I'd also consider the Tamiya HD servo saver. The included one will get sloppy quickly.

I recommended the Tamiya model because it fits better than other types that I've tried.

Tamiya 300051000 51000 DIY https://a.co/d/itZfKDn

I have a Kyosho Super Stock 34° in mine, with the 8.3:1 gearing.