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Shouldn’t have looked at this thread.
Used to race nitro off road and 1/10th electric on road in my teens.
All fizzled out when I could drive real cars, drink and chase women but this thread has given me the itch.
Always wanted a big 1/5th scale petrol monster
Used to race nitro off road and 1/10th electric on road in my teens.
All fizzled out when I could drive real cars, drink and chase women but this thread has given me the itch.
Always wanted a big 1/5th scale petrol monster
Does anyone own the Traxxas Maxx v1 or v2? Would you mind sharing your opinions on it, I'm thinking it might be a good starting point for me and my lad to get into some RC time. I did look at the Maxx mini, but I'm not sure it's clearance and power will be good enough for some the grassy areas we have around us. Although I like the idea of us both having one to use at the same time
Anything of sufficient weight. Long as it’s probably between 250-700cst
But core Rc oil is pretty cheap and you can buy a range and see what the car feels like.
No. But heavily involved in Rc in general.
These are good… don’t get confused with xmaxx these are stupidly big and are basically weapons.
If you feel up to it and your lad would be interested think about buying a Tekno mt410 2.0 and some electrics.
Will cost a lot more… but the building experience may appeal?
I ponied up and got the proper shock oil, 40wt/500cst although after seeing the Traxxas shock oil tuning guide I think 50/600 might have been better. Anyway, the shocks are rebuild and ready to roll.
Yes. Normal for the F/R to be different a little.
Temp plays a part too. Although not sure how much you’d notice, it does play a part in buggy racing.
I doubt my lad will notice a difference (it's for him, honest) but did think of getting some metal shocks from AE as they are so cheap.
Looks like Traxxas are in a bit of deep poo over asbestos in RC cars and parts. Big recall happening at the moment which includes end users too. Models over a 22 year period.
www.gov.uk
Link to recal form to fill in..
www.jperkins.com
Product Recall: TRAXXAS Radio-Controlled Vehicles (2407-0125)
Product Recall for TRAXXAS Radio-Controlled Vehicles presenting a risk to health.
Link to recal form to fill in..
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I’m sure we’ve got some Tmaxx bits in a box of our old RC stuff
I think you are meant to send the complete car back to them as the parts contain asbestos they don’t want you removing them. You need to fill in the recall form and then they get back to you.
I can just imagine how many of these parts have been removed and handled over 22 years. The law suit could be huge.
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Looks like Traxxas are in a bit of deep poo over asbestos in RC cars and parts. Big recall happening at the moment which includes end users too. Models over a 22 year period.
Product Recall: TRAXXAS Radio-Controlled Vehicles (2407-0125)
Product Recall for TRAXXAS Radio-Controlled Vehicles presenting a risk to health.
Link to recal form to fill in..
JPerkins.com
JPerkins.com - In business since 1975 for RC hobbies, modellers, builders, crafters and makers. We have a massive range of products from leading manufacturers and brands to help you explore your passions.
Thanks for the heads up on this.
But ah crap, I serviced my lad's Traxxas not that long ago....
Who wants my stuff?
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Came in here for advice on how to get into the hobby........nope thanks, bye then
i didnt see any posts what was it u were asking?
MSUK RC Car Forum
www.msuk-forum.co.uk
is a awesome place for newbies and experienced alike
Looks like Traxxas are in a bit of deep poo over asbestos in RC cars and parts. Big recall happening at the moment which includes end users too. Models over a 22 year period.
Product Recall: TRAXXAS Radio-Controlled Vehicles (2407-0125)
Product Recall for TRAXXAS Radio-Controlled Vehicles presenting a risk to health.
Link to recal form to fill in..
JPerkins.com
JPerkins.com - In business since 1975 for RC hobbies, modellers, builders, crafters and makers. We have a massive range of products from leading manufacturers and brands to help you explore your passions.
oh my old bandit is on the list and im guessing the even older rustler is that i have kicking about, cheers traxxas, dont think crawlers like the trx 4 etc are affected though which i also have.
seen this vid posted on msuk earlier
gonna be interesting how they handle his recall
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Just a jest given the asbestos posts loli didnt see any posts what was it u were asking?
MSUK RC Car Forum
is a awesome place for newbies and experienced alike
I'm with you, I'm now looking at a XMAX
I guess that's what happens when you outsource to places like china and build at the lowest cost possible.