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Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:13 pm
by MyOldschoolRC
My sons are getting into rc racing so it has rekindled my love for the hobby. I bought a RC10B6.4 for o race but I decided to break out my original rc cars from when I was a kid. This TRX-1 was my very first rc car that I saved up for and bought as a teenager and have kept it in almost new condition ever since. To my surprise it still runs although I need to track down a few minor parts to make it track ready although I have no intention on racing I just want to show it off a little and then display it at home. It brings back a lot of memories.

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:31 pm
by Frankentruck
Welcome! That's a really nice TRX1.

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2023 11:32 pm
by RC10resto
Low miles, Original owner 8)
Glad you are going to preserve it.
Welcome

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:14 am
by MarkyDents
Welcome, sweet TRX1 8)

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:19 am
by klavy69
Nice! Hoping your white parts aren't brittle for your 2nd maiden voyage back out into the world 8)

Todd

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:22 am
by TRX-1-3
Rad! Sweet time capsule! Oh the memories....
That rear shock tower though.

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:48 am
by RC10resto
TRX-1-3 wrote: Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:22 am That rear shock tower though.
The kid at the Hobby Shop probably thought it was an RC10...
What is the saying, Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery :P

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:39 am
by MyOldschoolRC
TRX-1-3 wrote: Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:22 am Rad! Sweet time capsule! Oh the memories....
That rear shock tower though.
Yeah that rear shock tower has to go. The correct one will be installed soon. Also needing a few shock parts that I’m having difficulty finding but hopefully can track down soon.

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:43 am
by MyOldschoolRC
I mainly just wanted to get it put back together for now and see what parts I needed and see if it all works. Everything works and just need a couple of parts then plan to take it all apart and soak the plastic pieces to help make it less brittle. Got a clear body and have been trying to decide what paint job to do but I think I have decided to replicate the original paint scheme from the original box

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 2:39 pm
by Lavigna
Great looking example. You kept it in great condition. These are such great looking cars.

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 3:02 pm
by Elkcycles
Glad to see you made the jump over to this site. There is a much larger fan base here.

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 5:20 pm
by Supernaut
Looks like a good start!

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:31 pm
by MyOldschoolRC
Thanks everyone. I can definitely see there is more support and appreciation for the vintage stuff on this site. I will keep posting pictures as I go. I have some other vintage rc cars and trucks that I’ll be posting also but wanted to start here with the one that got me into rc racing to begin with. I’ve loved the hobby every since I bought this TRX, just wish I would have had the foresight to keep the original box and buy extra parts back then but at least I took good care of it since I’ve owned it. :)

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:18 pm
by TheDiamondOne
Badass example! Incredible u still have it.

Re: Traxxas TRX1 fresh out of storage after 25 years

Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:31 pm
by MyOldschoolRC
Going to be painting my TRX1 body this week and looking for some feedback if I should go with the original paint scheme or something completely different and more modern looking. I’m definitely leaning towards the original paint job but would like to hear some feedback regarding it.