Any RC guys here
Ok I don't know the first thing about RC cars but I bought one of these cause I like Holden V8 Supercars. I think the battery is pretty common and should be able to find an extra one at a local hobby shop along with a charger. Any thoughts about this new toy. BTW I don't plan on racing anyone I have a long and wide paved drive to play with it on.
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1979 Camaro Berlinetta Camel Metallic
2003 Monte Carlo SS Victory Red
1992 Towncar Signature Series Gray Metallic
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Magnetic Gray Metallic
RC Cars were a drug earlier in my life. During college I was practicing three days a week and racing twice a week. I had several cars, lots of parts, tools, etc... I even had a motor dyno and tuned my "stock" motors to provide the desired torque/RPM for given track layouts. I also sold quite a few custom painted bodies on eBay. Fortunately (?) I've moved-on from RC Cars and now put my effort into my G8.
Cool car/body there! You should be able to find a battery pack/charger that will work. Talk with someone at a hobby shop... you can change the connectors on the battery packs (I didn't use any... since they added a little extra resistance... and direct soldered the packs into the car for each run). The only thing that might be difficult is finding cells that match, but a hobby shop will be able to figure that out for you.
-Todd...
I use to race. Won a bunch in '06 and '07 then someone bought them from me in '07 at an event I swept. That is pretty cool. I did gas powered though. That battery style is very common. Should be able to pick up a battery pack at Target even.
Don't Hassle The Hoff!
In '02 was racing 1/10 electric On-Road (asphalt) at the (old) SoCal RC Speedway. It was very cool to be driving on the same track as the people who designed the car you are driving (Kinwald, Easton, etc.). Seeing the new cars in development, buying ex-factory parts, etc made for an exciting time. My entire trunk was full of toolboxes (cars/parts/tools), so any day could turn into a day at the track. Having all my classes on Tuesday/Thursday (zero on M, W, or F) really helped!
-Todd...
I actually owned the RC race track in downtown nashville for 3 years. It's still there, but when I left they didn't keep the hobby shop. Hobby Lobby (not the arts and crafts store in the boro) in Brentwood or Hobby Town USA should be able to help you out locally. That car line I've never heard of though. For "touring cars," most people run XRAY, Corally, or Associated. They have a cheaper class that runs spec tires and usually old bodies i.e. 69 camaro's etc. Your car could probably run with that class if you have any interest.
I ran touring and 12th scale competitively. I traveled all over the US racing at national events with several sponsors. I got burnt out though and then got married which killed it almost completely. LOL I still race locally in 2wd offroad buggy every couple of months.
Livernois Stage 1 cam, valve job, milled heads, ported intake, kooks mid length 1 7/8 headers, corsa cat back, rotofab CAI, Pedders XA Street Kit, BMR trailing arms.
427 RWHP / 397 RWTQ
Vertini Riviera 19 x 8.5 and 19 x 9.5. Bridgestone Pole Position 245/40/19 Fr and 275/35/19 Rr
I have a peak charger I can sell you. I haven't used it in years. Had a lot of fun with my son as we raced in the school parking lots.You're going to buy an additional battery and switch batteries as you have some fun.
Try not to hit any curbs with the front tires.
LOL, I still have the Team Losi JR buggy.
Rest in Peace Charlie!
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Originally Posted by RichsGreyGT
wow g8 ray... You are dating yourself there LOL I had one too though, but it was a hand-me-down.
Livernois Stage 1 cam, valve job, milled heads, ported intake, kooks mid length 1 7/8 headers, corsa cat back, rotofab CAI, Pedders XA Street Kit, BMR trailing arms.
427 RWHP / 397 RWTQ
Vertini Riviera 19 x 8.5 and 19 x 9.5. Bridgestone Pole Position 245/40/19 Fr and 275/35/19 Rr
Kinwald and Easton are still racing. Heck even Joel Johnson came out of retirement and is racing at the roar onroad nationals this weekend.
Livernois Stage 1 cam, valve job, milled heads, ported intake, kooks mid length 1 7/8 headers, corsa cat back, rotofab CAI, Pedders XA Street Kit, BMR trailing arms.
427 RWHP / 397 RWTQ
Vertini Riviera 19 x 8.5 and 19 x 9.5. Bridgestone Pole Position 245/40/19 Fr and 275/35/19 Rr
Haha, it's in good shape too. Ironically there are still a couple guys making parts for those things. BTW, I used to live about 2 miles from LOSI in Chino.
Rest in Peace Charlie!
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Cool. Losi got bought out by Horizon Hobbies. They are still around though, but Gil isn't even with them anymore. Last I heard he was working for kyosho maybe??
Livernois Stage 1 cam, valve job, milled heads, ported intake, kooks mid length 1 7/8 headers, corsa cat back, rotofab CAI, Pedders XA Street Kit, BMR trailing arms.
427 RWHP / 397 RWTQ
Vertini Riviera 19 x 8.5 and 19 x 9.5. Bridgestone Pole Position 245/40/19 Fr and 275/35/19 Rr
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