I have always enjoyed toy tractors, cars, trucks, helicopters, planes, boats, and RCs (radio-controlled vehicles). I have decided to go ahead and embrace my mid-life-crisis hobby, which was triggered by the covid pandemic. Here I showcase my joy in - and collection of - RC vehicles. They are in chronological order by date of acquisition, with the newest additions at the top.
2023-xx-yy: Team Associated RC10T6.2 team kit race truck.
2023-05-27: Ad's Losi 22s 2wd Short Course Truck.
Purchased 04/24/2023 for Ad to enjoy the hobby with sisters and to enjoy with the whole family at the DieHard RC Park. We purchased a family membership (includes free camping) for summer 2023. This RC was down to $139.99 on sale @ Amazon - an even better deal than the other two purchased earlier for the younger sisters.
Our modifications: > 2023-04-14: 2 pairs Deans style t-plug to big Tamiya connector. Wish list: > Upgraded steering servo. > Aluminum chassis conversion kit (no bottom battery door) @ $81. > Brushless system? > Body? > Indoor dirt track wheels / tires. [] |
2023-05-26: Joy's Losi 22s 2wd Short Course Truck.
Purchased 03/xx/2023 for Hannah's 8th birthday. $169.99 on sale @ Tacoma RC Raceway - a really good deal with $60 off during the truck month sale (bought 2!).
Our modifications: > 2023-06-05: aluminum blue front (& rear) a-arms / suspension arms @ Amazon for $31.99. > 2023-04-14: 2 pairs Deans style t-plug to big Tamiya connector. Wish list: > Upgraded steering servo. > Aluminum chassis conversion kit (no bottom battery door) @ $81. > Brushless system? > Body? > Indoor dirt track wheels / tires. [] |
2023-03-27: Buggie's Losi 22s 2wd Short Course Truck.
Purchased for Lydia's 10th birthday. $169.99 on sale @ Tower Hobbies - a really good deal with $60 off during the truck month sale (bought 2!).
Our modifications: > 2023-04-08: Pro-Line Baja Bug body. Part 3238-62. Lydia picked pink and black for paint and sprayed the body herself. We will also used some leftover shifting color change paint for the windows. > 2023-03-29: Spektrum RC Firma 85 amp senslorless brushless smart ESC & motor combo. 85a brushless smart ESC (SPMXSE1085); Firma 3300kb brushless motor (SPMXSM1300). Replacing stock system that burned up on 3s ;-). Bought for $97.50 with coupon. Wish list: > Upgraded steering servo. > Aluminum chassis conversion kit (no bottom battery door) @ $81. > Indoor dirt track wheels / tires. [] |
Overview: Looking for the best vehicle to get started in the RC Hobby? The Losi® 22S SCT RTR is the perfect vehicle for new RC enthusiasts looking to capture the thrills of big air, blazing speeds, and responsive cornering. Based on the Team Losi Racing® 22™ race platform, the 22S SCT features all the fun and performance of its predecessors making it the perfect Ready-to-Run vehicle to not only maximize performance bashing in the backyard, street or park, but to be the perfect entry level race truck for your local R/C race track. The Losi engineering team applied the race-proven suspension geometry of the TLR 22SCT to the 22S SCT, giving it the handling ability needed to maximize performance everywhere. The powerful Dynamite® 12T 550 brushed motor provides great torque and top speed that will keep drivers coming back for more. With officially-licensed Magnaflow and Kicker Audio trim schemes, the 22S SCT looks the part while it's tearing up the terrain or crossing the finish line. Designed to be user-friendly, the electronics are hard mounted and the battery is loaded through the bottom of the chassis to help create a hassle-free user experience. Additionally, several Team Losi Racing 22 platform performance parts are available to upgrade the vehicles performance and style. KEY FEATURES
Ideas: > RC Driver: Guaranteed Performance Upgrades. > RC Driver: top 5 Pro-Line accessory picks for short course trucks. > RC Driver: easy Aarma conversions (see SCT section with 1978 c-10 body). > . [] |
2021-07-24: Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL stadium truck.
Upgrades we've made:
2023-05-20: Pro-Line 1/10 Powerstroke front shocks for short course (PRO606300) @ $60.99 on Amazon. 2023-05-04: Pro-Line Silverado body. Part #3506-00. Replica of 2019 Chevy Silverado z71 Trail Boss for Traxxas Stampede or Rustler. Painted to be similar to Grandpa Ron's 1979 Chevy Bonanza 20 (3/4 ton) 4x4 pickup - that thing rode like a tank. Rustler upgrade inspiration from RC Car Action here. Also already had the Pro-Line extended front and rear body mounts for Rustler 4x4 - part #6362-00. Added Pro-Line "skid lid" body protectors (#6360-00). 2023-04-07: RPM rear bearing carriers (rpm 80732); front caster and spindle blocks (rpm 73592). 2023-04-07: Fast Eddy bearing kit. 2023-04-07: metal spur gear after shucking out 3 plastic ones. 2022-04-26: Savox servo SW-1211SG (HV 7.4v approved) @ Tacoma RC Raceway for $94.99. A huge upgrade in speed and strength. 2022-xx-yy: return to stock wheels and tires (set 2). 2021-11-16: Pro-Line Trencher tires on Raid wheels (Method look-alikes); cool wheels, stiff tires with less grip than stock. 2021-07-24: RPM front lower control arms (lime green). ----- Specs: From Traxxas Rustler 4x4 vxl website: Length:18.78 inches (477mm) Width:12.94 inches (329mm) Ground Clearance:1.1 inches (27mm) Weight:5.12lbs (2.32 kg) Height:6.35 inches (161mm) Wheelbase:11.62 inches (295mm) Front Shock Length:Long Rear Shock Length:XX-Long Tires (pre-glued):4.5” x 2.3” (114mm x 58mm) Talon™ EXT Wheels:2.8 inches (71mm) Black Chrome Speed Control:VXL-3s™ Motor (electric):Velineon® 3500 Brushless Transmission:Single speed Overall Drive Ratio:13.97:1 Differentials:Sealed, 2-gear Chassis Structure / Material:Composite tub Brake Type:Electronic Drive System:Shaft driven 4WD Steering:Bellcrank with integrated servo saver Radio System:TQi™ 2.4GHz 2-ch transmitter with #6533 TSM receiver Servo:Waterproof #2075 Top Speed (optional gearing):65+ mph with 3-cell LiPo and 20/54 gearing Skill Level:1 Battery Compartment:162mm x 50mm x 25mm*42mm with optional battery strap (sold separately) ... |
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