Where all my money goes! - Toyota Yaris Forums

thewifesyaris · 11-30-2008, 06:51 PM

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

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

Stargate YARlantIS · 11-30-2008, 06:56 PM

whew! that woulda sucked.

YamilR · 11-30-2008, 07:08 PM

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...&P=SM&I=LXVPA4

thewifesyaris · 11-30-2008, 07:31 PM

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.

TinyGiant · 11-30-2008, 09:42 PM

you need to build a street yaris next :)

PETERPOOP · 12-01-2008, 01:38 AM

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

ChinoCharles · 12-01-2008, 01:42 AM

*WHOOSH*

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

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-01-2008, 01:44 AM

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 · 12-01-2008, 01:47 AM

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

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-01-2008, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK198105

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

ROFL!

YarisPR · 12-01-2008, 11:35 PM

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

thewifesyaris · 12-02-2008, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

*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.

cali yaris · 12-02-2008, 04:19 PM

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 · 12-02-2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thewifesyaris

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.

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 · 12-02-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 12-02-2008, 06:15 PM

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 · 12-02-2008, 06:35 PM

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.

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 · 12-02-2008, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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?

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.

11-30-2008, 06:51 PM	#1
thewifesyaris Drives: 2007 and 2008 MM Yari LBs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 418	Where all my money goes! I was out bashing today and blew a rod. So I thought I would show everyone here where all my money goes! Bet you all though I was talking about the Yaris weren't you? __________________ Two Yari on home!

11-30-2008, 06:56 PM	#2
Stargate YARlantIS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 351	whew! that woulda sucked. __________________ Visualize whirled peas. Peace, Love and Good Smoke! --Tommy Chong

11-30-2008, 07:31 PM	#4
thewifesyaris Drives: 2007 and 2008 MM Yari LBs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 418	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. __________________ Two Yari on home!

11-30-2008, 09:42 PM	#5
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	you need to build a street yaris next :) __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

12-01-2008, 11:35 PM	#11
YarisPR Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MayaWest, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,574	Great Hobbie................ bad for saving LOL __________________ I Drive a 129whp Yaris ;)

11-30-2008, 07:08 PM	#3
YamilR View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely Red Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 570	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...&P=SM&I=LXVPA4

12-01-2008, 01:38 AM	#6
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	i have a losi xxt-cr truck (electric) it's fast and fun. i dont drive it anymore though..

12-01-2008, 01:42 AM	#7
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	WHOOSH That was the sound of this thread flying over my head.

12-01-2008, 01:44 AM	#8
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	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.

12-01-2008, 01:47 AM	#9
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I never owned a nitro R/C, but the fuel lasts anywhere between 10-15 minutes, at least with the street cars.

12-02-2008, 04:19 PM	#13
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	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? Attached Images __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

12-02-2008, 06:15 PM	#16
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	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....

12-02-2008, 06:35 PM	#17
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	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. 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] __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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