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I have 2 complete Kyosho Vannings, one more for parts, and a semi-stock Clodbuster.
Here's a reference pic of what a Vanning is (mine look a bit more used than that!):
It's a 1/8 scale _4WD_ buggy circa a long time ago. Power comes from an OS 21 and it'll top out around 45mph. It's a LOT of fun.
I also have two helicopters (Piccolo electric and a Raptor) and a couple of boats.
I have 2 complete Kyosho Vannings, one more for parts, and a semi-stock Clodbuster.
Here's a reference pic of what a Vanning is (mine look a bit more used than that!):
It's a 1/8 scale _4WD_ buggy circa a long time ago. Power comes from an OS 21 and it'll top out around 45mph. It's a LOT of fun.
I also have two helicopters (Piccolo electric and a Raptor) and a couple of boats.
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Originally Posted by DuB
Does anyone else own one? I used to be into R/C cars about 6 years ago, and just recently got back into the hobby. I had forgotten how fun it was, and how EXPENSIVE it is!
I picked up a RC10T4 Team Kit, Novak Super Sport brushless motor/esc, and an Airtronics MX3 fm radio to control it. Man, it all adds up quick! Batteries, charger, tires, wheels, replacement parts, hop-up parts, etc etc.
I picked up a RC10T4 Team Kit, Novak Super Sport brushless motor/esc, and an Airtronics MX3 fm radio to control it. Man, it all adds up quick! Batteries, charger, tires, wheels, replacement parts, hop-up parts, etc etc.
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Originally Posted by JSB
Man I haven't been on radiocontrolzone in forever. I need to stop by there. I haven't messed with my car for a while now. It's just sitting collecting dust. I wonder what I could get for it.
HMMM.... can i have more details on it?? how much would u like to sell it for? i'd shell out 100 bux for it . i could't go over 200 though i'm saving my money for my future yota.
Nice cars everybody! keep those pics comin!
everybody should stop by the forums at www.radiocontrolzone.com and sign up. Great help, tons of people, and little questions like "what spur gear fits this silly car" will be answered! hehe..
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Originally Posted by midiwall
{late to the game here}
I have 2 complete Kyosho Vannings, one more for parts, and a semi-stock Clodbuster.
Here's a reference pic of what a Vanning is (mine look a bit more used than that!):
It's a 1/8 scale _4WD_ buggy circa a long time ago. Power comes from an OS 21 and it'll top out around 45mph. It's a LOT of fun.
I also have two helicopters (Piccolo electric and a Raptor) and a couple of boats.
I have 2 complete Kyosho Vannings, one more for parts, and a semi-stock Clodbuster.
Here's a reference pic of what a Vanning is (mine look a bit more used than that!):
It's a 1/8 scale _4WD_ buggy circa a long time ago. Power comes from an OS 21 and it'll top out around 45mph. It's a LOT of fun.
I also have two helicopters (Piccolo electric and a Raptor) and a couple of boats.
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Originally Posted by AUJWE
I also have a RC10T4 Team truck with a Novak SS setup. It is definitely fast. Sounds like the same setup as yours except I use a Futaba radio. I also have a HPI Savage 25. I know what you mean about it all adding up quickly.
here's my Savage 25, before I rammed AUJWE's at full speed, hahahaha!!
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you haven't sent me any recent photo;s of that electric bad boy either,
here's my Savage 25, before I rammed AUJWE's at full speed, hahahaha!!
here's my Savage 25, before I rammed AUJWE's at full speed, hahahaha!!
...here's the brushless kit before it went in:
...here's the finished body. I put the window decals on the outside because I didn't want to be able to see in it.
I don't have any finished pics but I can tell you that it was fun to build. Had to put together everything. It is a lot less stressful to run that one than the Savage.
Here's pic from Savage day one. It looks a lot different now. Has a new pipe on it that hasn't even been ran yet.
Dual disc brakes. Bling Bling.
I will get some pics of the two together.
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i have a shumacher fusion, right now i have it tweaked out at 84mph ...... want to get to 100mph but space and eye sight are limiting me now.
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just run it on the interstate, they do on "B" movies. hehe.
I've always wanted one of those F1's like the fusion but man. the Savage is costly enough for me.
I've always wanted one of those F1's like the fusion but man. the Savage is costly enough for me.
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Originally Posted by keisur
just run it on the interstate, they do on "B" movies. hehe.
I've always wanted one of those F1's like the fusion but man. the Savage is costly enough for me.
I've always wanted one of those F1's like the fusion but man. the Savage is costly enough for me.
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Originally Posted by AUJWE
I have heard those things are crazy fast. I have seen some videos of Shumacher R/Cs. I bet space is a problem. You need a runway and an over-head view to run it right.
yeah a runway would rock, but with the distance and perspective it would be soo hard to keep her straight.
on the last run we had a net to catch it, it was still increasing speed as i hit the breaks and it flew into the net.
about the best thing was to drive it towards me, only way i could keept it straight.
lots of other problems with shift points ( 3 speed ) spring rates, tires, and all that too.
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Originally Posted by keisur
just run it on the interstate, they do on "B" movies. hehe.
I've always wanted one of those F1's like the fusion but man. the Savage is costly enough for me.
I've always wanted one of those F1's like the fusion but man. the Savage is costly enough for me.
Its a 1/10 scale car. All wheel drive too. only way you can get the power to the ground.
and you wana talk $$$ It is all carbon fiber and titainium now. thing is i hate it. i want out of this hobby, but its like a drug everytime i break i spend money i cant help it. I HAVE MORE INTO THIS R/C CAR THAN I DO MY 4RUNNER !
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What a coincidence....I used to be into R/C cars, and have recently been wanting to get back into it. I have an old School Tamiya Falcon buggy, and a Tamiya F1 car. I want to get a HPI RS4 rally now that I have a job and can afford it. Do they still make RS4 Rallys? All the sites I've checked don't list them anymore, and one even said "discontinued." I'm thinkin bout drivin up to Hobby People today after work and picking one up if they have them.
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Originally Posted by Javin028
What a coincidence....I used to be into R/C cars, and have recently been wanting to get back into it. I have an old School Tamiya Falcon buggy, and a Tamiya F1 car. I want to get a HPI RS4 rally now that I have a job and can afford it. Do they still make RS4 Rallys? All the sites I've checked don't list them anymore, and one even said "discontinued." I'm thinkin bout drivin up to Hobby People today after work and picking one up if they have them.
Is that the only rc you'd buy? there are tons out there....
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Originally Posted by Figit090
check www.towerhobbies.com and don't just search for "rs4 rally" try going by their topics and getting down to the list of cars in the category, because chances are it's been updated and has a newer version.
Is that the only rc you'd buy? there are tons out there....
Is that the only rc you'd buy? there are tons out there....
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hmm.... nope. lemmie look around tower a bit. For now i'd STRONGLY suggest you click the link in my profile and go to "cars" and look around, if you can't...sign up. you'll thank me. there are thousands there willing to help and you can get a thread going in under 4 min. on that topic... with more people that actually run rally cars...i have a t-maxx, but i'll still help u out and see whats available and looks good. HPI seems nice though. I'll look through my RCCA (radio control car action) magazines for a shootout and reviews on rally cars ok?
good luck!
good luck!
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ahhh towerhobbies, i have an uncle and a cousin that work there. Its a COOL place
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Originally Posted by Javin028
Nah, it's not the only r/c I'd buy. It just one that I'm interested. I'm leaning towards a rally car. Do you have suggestions for others?
They still make them. I looked at them before I bought my T4.
HPI RS4 Rally
Sorry, Tower is saying discontinued. But, you could always look on eBay.
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