RC Car

[John_Bitting]

I am going to buy an RC10T3 tonight from a local hobby store, Its a prebuilt ready to run just add batteries type car. I wanted to know what people thought of them. They are the most reasonably priced prebuilt that I found at $199. Has anyone had any problem with them? Thanks in advance.

[Kritter]

Get an unbuilt one and I will build it for you John. The prebuilt kits cheap out on the radio and the parts are inferior also. Call me.

Kris
"I was thinking the exact same thing about you..."

[dscaroni]

I bought & built one when they first came out. Prob drove it almost every other day for a whole year and never had any serious trouble. Great truck for the money, however i would not suggest getting the carbon fiber bearings becuz they have a tendancy to come apart after a while. Also, slamming into things wrong tends to break the servo :| as on any other RC car

[gary]

t3's are much fun. if you're planning on getting serious and racing it, don't buy the assembled one. if ya just want to have fun, buy it and enjoy it....and lemme know when, and we'll meet up and thrash them somewhere....hahaha

[orvacian]

Did you check out the Losi XXX-T. The Losi is a little wider and handles a little better. The Losi XXX-T comes in a rtr and is a little more competitive at the track. The advantage of building it yourself is when it breaks (and it WILL break or at least need disassembly for cleaning and maintenance), you will know how to fix it! Building it is the fun part! Don't be in a hurry to run it and be one of those guys paying the hobby shop weekly to fit it! All you need a good set or allen wrenches, a few different 4 way wrenches and a set of small screwdrivers. BTW, Ultimate Hobbies in Orange has the best prices around and a HUGE selection. Look in the Recycler too, you will find many rc trucks at about 1/2 price on the hobby shop.

[BigWorm855]

The T3 is an aging but solid race truck. The transmission is awesome, simple chassis layout, and is pretty durable. I used to go every week down to so cal and race against the newest Losi trucks and win. Just comes down to driver skill...

The parts that I’ve broken the most when bashing would be the front bulkhead (9125) and the front top plate (9130). A set of titanium turnbuckles and RPM ball cups would be a wise upgrade for durability in the future though.

Have fun!

[Jordan]

John I raced RC for years and I have had Team Associated cars ONLY. The T3 is a great car I just sold all my stuff about a year ago I had 4 chassis, 30 sets of tires, 4 controllers, a bunch of chargers and batteries, etc... I got out of the game but it was fun for years. If you need help with the car let me know!

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[gary]

well, didja buy one?

i've always been an associated fan, just 'cuz they started the whole thing with the original RC10. way better than the competition at the time....

[John_Bitting]

Nope not yet. I got some e-mails about used totally built cars but they have fallen through so back to plan A. I will let you know when I get it.

"faster than it looks"

[Slang]

I was looking at the T-maxx any word on this truck? I have read some good things about the new model. It has new motor, wider, stronger trans, painted body. Its going to be a toy for the races, I just want something sound.



<font color=green>Steve Lang</font color=green>

[fishd00d]

I used to own 2 T-Maxx's and they were pretty badass....it will go anywhere almost when you put the lockers they make for them in it. It also holds up to a beating pretty good. They also make crazy aftermarket parts for it.

Here are some video clips of mine:

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.pencilart.com/tmaxx.htm>http://www.pencilart.com/tmaxx.htm</A>

Go Big Or Go Home
United Jumping Truck Society

[BigWorm855]

ahh yes..fishdood from back in the day at maxxtraxx...

The new 2.5 maxx is quite impressive. The 2.5 engine is probably the most powerful .15 engine out right now. The new suspension helps in stability but still is not as strong as an aftermarket arm (RPM, proline etc)
The stock trucks are pretty damn impressive though. Would work fine for a toy at the track.

Here is my maxx with various aftermarket parts on it.
<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by BigWorm855 on 11/19/02 04:47 AM (server time).</FONT></P>

[mxjeremy]

Nice broken body post!
That's a badass TMAXX you've got there. I don't have nearly that much aluminum on mine. Just broken plastic mostly.
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://callihan.org/jeremy/tmaxx/>http://callihan.org/jeremy/tmaxx/</A>.

What's the deal with the new engine / shocks / arms?
I want to get new springs, and maybe re-valve with those little plates that cover the holes on bump, and open up on jounce. Also, those wide arm kits are killer, low CG, like a corr truck. And lastly, who doesn't want a faster engine?

[fishd00d]

Yup thats me lol...those were the good old days...

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[toyoter91]

BigWorm.... haha various.... can you name something stock on it?

-Rob

[BigWorm855]

Transmission case... ^_^

[John_Bitting]

I was doing more research on RTR cars tonight and was wondering if I should spend the extra money and get something along the lines of an E-Maxx, will I notice a difference. What is the best electric RTR truck out there?

"faster than it looks"

[Bryan_D]

Why electric? I raced for years in electric and they are a blast but when the batteries wear down you need a backup with a gas one all you need is more fuel. I had a Yokomo and an associated loved them both but if i were to do it now i would only go gas I think. More speed = more fun.

[John_Bitting]

I have never owned gas cars but when I see them people are always messing with them trying to keep them running, trying to start them, plus the noise factor they are pretty loud and I will be running the car at the park with my two little girls ages 3 1/2 and 1 1/2 so the quieter the better. I was reading a lot about gas cars and it would be nice to not have to worry about the batteries. But it seems like more problems come with them. Any advice?

"faster than it looks"

[fishd00d]

Ya gas is more maintence and they are a ***** sometimes to keep running just right....they are always to lean or to rich and you spend more time adjusting them than anything lol....however I still love gas...when the gas level gets low there is no drop in performance...when a battery starts to wear out it gets slower and slower and slower...so you really only have full power for the first couple mins.

But for your situation I would go electric.

An E-Maxx is an awesome truck and it will go over and do a lot of things the T3 wouldnt but then again its not going to be as fast as a T3......I would go with an E-Maxx myself....

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[Bryan_D]

Plus little girls are usually curious, well at least my neice is, and they like to touch things and with a gas car there is alot more chance for them to get burned on the motor or exhaust or something. Go electric definately in your situation, plus then when the battery get low maybe they could try to drive it. Either way its a good thing.

[fathead1]

Here's my .02$
I have a T-max the wife bought me last year for my b-day.
what a blast. it came with a .15 motor, but I burned it up in about 2 months. (learn as you go) I replaced it w/ an OS CVX .15 motor and it RIPS!! Plus it has the slid carburator which seems easier to tune.
I put a locker in the rear w/ a 16 tooth gear on the motor and it pulls wheelies, forward and reverse!!!
For not knowing much about R/C cars, this car has been great, easy to fix, and everybody has parts

[rdc]

I got me a emaxx and its great, ive paced it in my truck at 25 plus! very low maintenece!

i broke again? o well thats what its there for!!

[Slang]

I got a T-MAXX I'm still breaking it in, but it already moves OUT!

<font color=green>Steve Lang</font color=green>

[fishd00d]

If you didnt already know like the best MSG board for the T-Maxx and E-Maxx is <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.maxxtraxx.com>http://www.maxxtraxx.com</A>

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[Jimmy8]

I already have a Losi electric truck, and I am thinking about buying a HPI all wheel drive gas powered rally car. The HPI looks like the highest quality rally car I have found, and it has several different bodies to choose from. Anyone heard or know anything on these?

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[dunerking]

Just curious why electric and not gas?I don't think you will be unhappy with going with the gas trucks.You should try going to one of the R/C races and watch the gas trucks race it's pretty cool with the 45 minute races with pit stops.

hit it hard

[John_Bitting]

Stricly for noise reasons. I have a 2 year old and 4 year old daughters and the gas cars frighten them.

[dunerking]

Yes you are right about that,they can be a little noisy.But it is hard to beat the full power of the gas,not mention no waiting to charge the batterys.Granted you need to have about 6 or 8 $50 or so batterys.Personally I would go with a kit that you put together just so you know the car inside and out......Goodluck I'm sure you will enjoy whatever you get,Iwould stick to the Associated.

hit it hard

[martininsocal]

Does anybody have an evader? We have an RC10t3 and an eveader. The guys at Pegasus said the Evader was a great truck, but thing seems to break everytime we run it. It has a lifetime warranty on some patrs, but apparently that doesn't cover any of the shock uprights. My older son says there are no aftermarket parts for the chassis so we are screwed. He has the RC10 and his little brother has the Evader, so I have to get that thing running good so the older one can be put in his place. Any suggestions?

Martin

If your gonna go, go BIG

[leftwing55]

My buddy just bought a T-Maxx from a friend (RTR) and it's a blast. He's been tearing it up all over the place. So of course, now I have to have one and I have found a few but until I buy one I'm not giving up my source. LOL. Sorry guys but I want to make sure I get a good deal then I'll fill y'all in.


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