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Finally got me a Futaba FXT. Screenshot_20221031-140928_Gallery.jpg Overall, I think the condition looks pretty good. Screenshot_20221031-140946_Gallery.jpg The shocks that came with it are aluminum Traxxas "big bores", unfortunately they are all long ones. It has a Novak M5, S148 servo, a...

jasmar10 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:36 pm A new in package Ultima Litesink recently went for $66 on E*bay. More than I was willing to pay but I did notice it had the original price tag on it and at 27.95 originally it really only sold for about twice the price from BITD.

If you figure for inflation, its about right.

Got some "desk mods" on the work station. I was tired of having to go to the shed every time I needed a vise. I looked at several of the smaller "clamp on" types but they all looked like garbage (the reviews confirmed it). So I went with a Irwin drill press vise and some JLC Prod...

Got a shipment from Nitro Hobbies. Some new parts for the FXT and some Blitzer spares. I also picked up some Avante shocks for a future project. Screenshot_20221102-144258_Gallery.jpg Also got a shipment of vintage electronics from a member, WriteDean. Thanks. Screenshot_20221102-144311_Gallery.jpg ...

Incredible_Serious wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:48 pm That makes no sense to anyone who saw me hit the track last weekend.....

Just do like me, I hit everything.

You could give a pro driver a crappy car and me a B7, it still wouldn't matter.

The only chance I'd have is by wrecking him as he lapped me. It might happen without me even trying.

The only chance I'd have is by wrecking him as he lapped me. It might happen without me even trying. That sounds like a strategy! The pro driver will be looking at me funny, saying something like "I don't know why he has that huge bumper and nerf bars". And I'll just be like "You wil...

USPS brought me an awesome little gem for my ESC collection courtesy of juicedcoupe. Very cool, much appreciated! You're welcome. And what do you know, I got a surprise package from Ed as well. It wasn't necessary but is still appreciated. Screenshot_20221105-160952_Gallery.jpg I think that Ed caug...

RC10 E-GT conversion. Picked up a cheap slider and mostly used stuff that was laying around to finish it. Ed (Frankentruck) hooked me up with a 3D battery tray and chassis plug. Truck is fairly basic, with a Dynotech motor plate. I used some ECX shocks (AE springs) that were removed from my Torment....

Got mine sitting on it's own weight. Screenshot_20221106-144647_Gallery.jpg Screenshot_20221106-144703_Gallery.jpg Since many FXT specific parts are nearly impossible to find, I decided to take a few liberties and make some upgrades as well. The yellow shocks are obvious. They are for a Terra Scorch...

The plastic is so soft on Tamiya cars that you should be able to heat the carriers with a hair dryer and tweak them.

Anymore, just have someone 3D print new ones at whatever angle you want.

Got in a shipment of bodies from TBG. Got a Futaba FXT, Tamiya Falcon (for the hybrid buggy), TQ10, Cox Bandido, and Nissan GTP. He also threw in extra Bandido and GTP bodies, along with some extra wings. :D Screenshot_20221107-143541_Gallery.jpg Screenshot_20221107-143603_Gallery.jpg Got some more ...

Got the Falcon body rough fitted. The Bear Hawk rear mounts didn't work out but I have an alternative solution.
Even though they share the same tub, the rear shocks and towers are drastically different.

R6cowboy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 4:54 pm a nice soft brush to rub my tires with

Is that what they are calling it these days?

R6cowboy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:28 pm Well in that case, I aught to wrap it up and gift it to the wife

https://youtu.be/VHQBgOZKk6k