Where all my money goes!

[thewifesyaris]

I was out bashing today and blew a rod. So I thought I would show everyone here where all my money goes!

http://img26.picoodle.com/img/img26/3/11/30/f_DSCF2355m_bc06d05.jpg

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/11/30/f_DSCF2360m_623f61a.jpg

http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/3/11/30/f_DSCF2359m_6effeb4.jpg

http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/3/11/30/f_DSCF2358m_6838a68.jpg

http://img03.picoodle.com/img/img03/3/11/30/f_DSCF2357m_74b9f2a.jpg

Bet you all though I was talking about the Yaris weren't you?

[Stargate YARlantIS]

whew! that woulda sucked.

[YamilR]

I think that SIRIO sells a piston, rod and sleeve combo for the TRX, suppose to be bad ass, also i would upgrade that cheap Traxxas filter with a Motor Saver filter
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&P=SM&I=LXVPA4

[thewifesyaris]

I have a motor saver for the revo, all the spare parts you see in pic 3 are from a jato I am building. But I think I'm going to go back to big block with this guy.

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/11/30/f_ofnareddot1m_a93ea15.jpg

[TinyGiant]

you need to build a street yaris next :)

[PETERPOOP]

i have a losi xxt-cr truck (electric) it's fast and fun. i dont drive it anymore though..

[ChinoCharles]

*WHOOSH*

That was the sound of this thread flying over my head.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hahaha...don't get into R/C's, Charles. It will eat your money. I spent well over $600 (and this is a low estimate) back in the day.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I never owned a nitro R/C, but the fuel lasts anywhere between 10-15 minutes, at least with the street cars.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

almost as much as my old Maxima 10-15 minutes lol

ROFL!

[YarisPR]

Great Hobbie................ bad for saving LOL

[thewifesyaris]

*WHOOSH*

That was the sound of this thread flying over my head.

I got a laugh at this.


Fuel lasts pretty long about two months before it oxidizes, if you ment run times I have a 250cc tank and the big one it will last as long as 30 minutes, or longer if your running too lean like the engine above.

I was thinking of trying out electric soon, the whole lithium battery thing scares me, there's a trend with those batteries involving fire.

Nitro just has the instant power and long run times I'm after, that and I like the smell. :drool:

[cali yaris]

Hi guys, I know nothing about this hobby. BUT, I have this laying around in a box with a bunch of extra parts and an electric starter thing, etc.

What is this? Is it any good? Is it worth something?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I got a laugh at this.


Fuel lasts pretty long about two months before it oxidizes, if you ment run times I have a 250cc tank and the big one it will last as long as 30 minutes, or longer if your running too lean like the engine above.

I was thinking of trying out electric soon, the whole lithium battery thing scares me, there's a trend with those batteries involving fire.

Nitro just has the instant power and long run times I'm after, that and I like the smell. :drool:

Stick with nitro. Better performance imo. Also, if you do go electric, make sure you switch out the stock Tamiya plugs for some dean plugs. The run time will be longer and you'll get little more in the performance section too.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Hi guys, I know nothing about this hobby. BUT, I have this laying around in a box with a bunch of extra parts and an electric starter thing, etc.

What is this? Is it any good? Is it worth something?

Is it a 1/8 or 1/10 scale? I'm going to assume it's not a touring car since the rear tires are extra wide (unless you just put them on???).

It looks like a single belt system (oppose to my electric's two belt drive system). Aside from that, I can't really say much (don't own a nitro, that's why).

[IllusionX]

cali: where'd that come from ? If it was stored for a long time, and the engine has not been lubbed... the crank might be ceased.

anyhow, this one look like a 1/12 or 1/10 scale RWD race car. They should race on a flat surface like the F1 cars...

this one looks complete... find the remote, and some AA batteries.. some nitro and it's good to go! as long as the engine is still in running conditions....

[cali yaris]

It has the remote and a bunch of baggies with parts - suspension, engine, etc. more wheels and "tires" too.

It does look to be RWD, and yes a flat surface would be good - this thing sits about 5mm off the ground. :eek:

I'm not really interested in running it, just wondering what it is and if it's worth anything to sell.

[ sorry to thread jack, but you guys in this thread seem to know about this kind of thing, especially the OP]

[thewifesyaris]

Hi guys, I know nothing about this hobby. BUT, I have this laying around in a box with a bunch of extra parts and an electric starter thing, etc.

What is this? Is it any good? Is it worth something?

Looks almost antique. Do you know the maker? I would say 1/10 scale carpet car. If its yours get it cleaned up like crazy and post it anywhere and everywhere. Some guys pay crazy dollar for older "project" "shelf queen" material. That things got a lot of aluminum to make it worthy.

[thewifesyaris]

More pics!

Didn't spend much time on my electric.
My short coarse truck.
Just got a decent modified brushed motor to try out soon.

http://img26.picoodle.com/img/img26/3/12/2/f_DSCF2364m_6f74b33.jpg

http://img03.picoodle.com/img/img03/3/12/2/f_DSCF2365m_c8faf0d.jpg

http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/3/12/2/f_DSCF2367m_c9a51be.jpg

Also finished my latest body, nothing I shakers can't do:cool:

http://img19.picoodle.com/img/img19/3/12/2/f_DSCF2369m_20ecd41.jpg

[cali yaris]

really cool looking.

...mine's an "antique"? LOL, that made me chuckle out loud!

[thewifesyaris]

Thanks cali,

I might be wrong cali about your car. I have been looking through some forums for some older model carpet cars and haven't had any luck figuring it out. I don't really know much about on-road stuff. I spend most of my time around dirt. If you get me a manufacturing name I could get you a price, I have a local guy who is full of useless knowledge.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Garm, is it a 2-speed?

[cali yaris]

2-speed... umm..... they come in a 2-speed? :laugh:

I'll take a closer look and more pics; appreciate the help, guys

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hahaha. There are some chassis that are 3-speeds.

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

This is probably a stupid question, but is there anyway one could incorporate VTEC in this thing?

How about a small supercharger or turbo kit?

[YamilR]

Hi guys, I know nothing about this hobby. BUT, I have this laying around in a box with a bunch of extra parts and an electric starter thing, etc.

What is this? Is it any good? Is it worth something?

Just to give you an idea of what this cars are worth, here's an updated model of a 1/8 scale just like yours, and remember that the price showing is without engine and electronics http://cgi.ebay.com/Mugen-MRX4X-MRX-4X-MRX4-X-MRX-4R-1-8-scale-4-wd-racing_W0QQitemZ220314302555QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRad io_Control_Vehicles?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

[Kaotic Lazagna]

This is probably a stupid question, but is there anyway one could incorporate VTEC in this thing?

How about a small supercharger or turbo kit?

I know the nitros have this little thing that gives it an extra kick. I don't know what it's called or even if it actually provides extra oomph.

[cali yaris]

$499 "Motor, Exhaust, Electronics, Wheels and Tires are not included"

:eek:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

$499 "Motor, Exhaust, Electronics, Wheels and Tires are not included"

:eek:

:laugh:

Yeah, R/C's aren't cheap, especially if the chassis is made of CF.

[jkuchta]

I think its a 1/8 scale outdoor car made by serpent (kind of like the one below). It has a two speed, but the engine needs a rebuild. I didn't take a close enough look at the engine to know what make it is, or how much it needs to get running again, though the crank was movable.