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@mayzie12 So while at the ROSSA event one of the lads tried his luck at jumping over a scaffold tower...... he didn't quite make it but have a look and you'll be surprised at what did happen......!!!!!

Its with good reason you keep ranting on fella, a truck with a drive train this weak is as good as a chocolate fire guard. You never know perhaps the geeks at Traxxaarse will pull there heads out the clouds and do something about it ! Sadly I doubt this very much just look at the slash drivetrain for example they know the shafts are butter soft it took them what 8 yrs ? to bring out a upgrade version but instead of upping the price and including them they upped the price and added TSM and a stupid kiddy sound box for gods sake Know you really look like a numpty playing with toy cars and it still breaks lol

I keep ranting on the traxxas forum as well about this some are in denial and others sick off it too. perhaps the new batch of spirals will be made of titanium,more likely toffee though.?

Uprated springs installed and front diff converted back to open with AW grease used. Body trimmed a little at the front for better tyre clearance.Much better turning circle now. John

Better off with a Losi..Parts are actually a bit cheaper. Vorza spares are stupid ££'s and have weak hinge blocks & pins and a silly motor mount, no 42mm will fit only a 40mm smooth. I'm about 3-4 weeks away from converting a D812 which is stronger.

Better not let Tug see this or he'll have your nads off for recording in portrait!

All from RC Mart: Tamiya CC-01 Aluminum Oil Damper 4PCS #54541 Tamiya CC-01 Barrel Spring Set #54666 Tamiya Assembly Universal Shaft For CC-01 2pcs #54608 Tamiya CC01 Aluminum Clamp Type Wheel Hub 4Pcs Gun Metal #84429 Tamiya CC01 Aluminum Motor Mount Black #54665 Active Hobby Aluminum 4 Link Rear Lower Set Silver For Tamiya CC01 #STR370S Active Hobby Aluminum 4 Link Upper Lower Set Silver For Tamiya CC01 #STR371S GPM Alunminum Alloy Steering Assembly Set Sliver For Tamiya CC01 #CC048 Tamiya CC-01 Chassis Lowering Kit #54625 I got carried away but luckily there wasn't a ransom note attached. I also ordered GPM front arms and hubs from Fusion. Looking forward to start building, it arrived at my parents today so I should have it on Sunday.

My hubs just arrived they are pink not red on the listing it stated that they are red.

Im fairly sure your right! Cup cakes FTW

baj kit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-Baja-5B-SS-Buggy-Kit-112457-/371718594681?hash=item568c27a079:g:HqoAAOSw0UdXvcz0 tx/rrx http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flysky-FS-GT3B-Digital-3CH-2-4GHZ-LCD-Transmitter-Receiver-for-RC-Car-Boat-B1D0-/162145546151?hash=item25c0a0afa7:g:08QAAOSwIgNXkh2o throttle/brake servo http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Power-HD-LF20-Metal-Geared-20kg-Digital-Servo-RC-Car-1-8-Buggy-Truggy-HDLF-20MG-/252314444061?hash=item3abf1ce11d:g:Uq8AAOSwT6pV6a9c steering servo http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SV0236MG-Savox-Heavy-Duty-Jumbo-Metal-Geared-Servo-40Kg-RCModelz-/322019844904?hash=item4af9e0e328:g:-SkAAOSwstxVeF7K of course other r available and def one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Switchblade-Kill-Switch-/221823464118?hash=item33a5b572b6:g:KHkAAOSweW5U5GDx

Same reason I have 10x Traxxas Spur gears, I like to keep stock of stuff

Do not under any circumstances buy a yama ......u will regret it..sooner if not later

I have a Nitro FTX hooligan Can take some photo's? It is quite big, I can take some photo's next to my partly stripped down 1/8 buggy for comparison? Not that much smaller to be honest.

The car went well after some good tweaking Harvey! Excellent speed from. Some excellent banter from Yourself, Paul and Bob too which always improves the day!

im sure i have one, will have a look when i get home mate

pm'ed Allan

The stockers and the spiral cut ones are pretty much out of stock everywhere here and the US all on back order which speaks for itself. shame cos it takes the edge of what is essential a good truck.

Not a bad comment this ^^ I know there is a certain satisfaction in taking a model with a lot of issues and getting it sorted into a strong and reliable runner even though it ends up costing a fair bit. I have done it myself - I bought a CC-01 and then spent a good bit of time and money overcoming it's issues and turning it into a capable trail runner. I could have bought an SCX10 that would have done the same thing out of the box, but I found my approach more satisfying. However there is no shame in changing your course if you want to. Capri-boy makes a fair point about getting a good return should you choose to part the car out on eBay. You'd probably recoup most of your initial outlay, and may even end up with a small profit. Being a dyed-in-the-wool Tamiya supporter, I would consider doing this, and using the money on a Tamiya WT-01. Although a pretty basic truck in stock form, it has good plastics, a wealth of upgrade options and excellent spares availability. That said, I understand if you want to stick with the Bowie. Getting it sorted may be expensive and frustrating at times, but the end result may be quite satisfying. Whether it will be satisfying enough to warrant the time and money, only you can answer...

Perhaps time to leave the sulky child alone....????

Not the brushless ones!

Losi MT XL if you're after a monster truck. One thing I would say is have a think about storage space if you move upto 1/5, they take over and they smell.

As for the alloy vs. plastic debate, there are valid points on both sides. While it is true that swapping out a plastic part for an alloy one is likely to move the breaking point somewhere else, this isnt necessarily a bad thing. If it means that you are no longer breaking expensive and hard-to-replace parts, and are instead breaking cheaper ones that are easier to replace, you have improved the situation, yes? Personally I like sacrificial arms. In my experience, it is easy and quick to replace a broken suspension arm, and most makes have replacements available quite cheaply. I dont know if this is true of the Himoto Bowie, but if it is, it might be worthwhile finding the correct alloy hubs for the car and fitting them, in hopes that next time you break a suspension arm instead. Just don't be tempted to buy alloy suspension arms! Evil, evil things!!

Converting my hyper 7 nitro into brushless and want to make it 6s. Does anyone have a electric gear set which you recommend ??

Hmm. Interesting thread... The Himoto Bowie is certainly not race grade, but I think calling it toy grade is a bit harsh. Personally I'd rate it as budget entry-level hobby-grade. As for the alloy hubs, you might get them to fit with a bit of modification, but I don't see them working as a direct replacement for the stock plastic items. And here's why: Look carefully at the geometry of the plastic ones, particularly the part that sticks out towards the rear of the car - the part that the tierod attaches to. On the stock part, it is offset towards the centerline of the car. On the alloy part, it is pretty much in line with the kingpins. This means that, if you get the alloy hubs to fit your hub carriers, your front wheels will toe out significantly. The stock fixed links would not allow you to correct this, so you'd need to fit longer adjustable ones. This isn't necessarily a bad thing - most people would agree that swapping fixed links for adjustable ones is an upgrade in itself - but it is another expense you'd need to factor in. It may also adversely affect your Ackerman.

Himoto appears 'ok' for support. The Bowie however doesnt'? I thought Himoto was cheap!!! The Bowie was over £100???

Love the sound h well done mate

Here we go: http://www.goldstarstockists.net/live/catalog/mobile_products.php?cPath=22 ...Although looking at them in detail, none contain particularly great kit. Even the fastest of their chargers is no match for the Fusion Vector, and the Carson radios feel very cheaply made. Still, it gives you something to compare the Modelsport bundles to.

Any pictures of the build would be great, would like to turn my Ascender into a landy one day. Pictures of how you attached the shell, how much did you narrow the axles etc... Thank you, awesome video too

Rob, I think you need to take stock of what advice everyone has given you instead of going against the grain constantly then getting the hump when someone is actually trying to help. You have bought a pup, simple as. The money you spent on your Himoto Bowie could have gone onto something so much better but you still bought the Himoto Bowie. The Himoto Bowie is just a terrible vehicle. I love the fact that you told us that you have to run a heat sink on a BL motor in your Himoto Bowie because BL motors run hotter..........i had an XTM XT2E on 6s with a motor that was rated at 4s max and rarely run above 40 degrees........explain that one Mr Himoto Bowie.

Personally I would keep the bumper with tailpipes you made and cut it off the shell. otherwise it's down to you mate, try it stock first, then if things don't go to plan you can try them then

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No idea what the difference is but says 4030 on it Is that good or bad?

WARNING FOR ALL MALES FROM ME Last weekend I saw something at The Army Disposal Shop that sparked my interest. I was looking for a little something different for my wife Suzann. What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized Tazer. The effects of the Tazer were supposed to be short lived, with no long term adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat to safety...?? WAY TOO COOL! Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home.. I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button. Nothing! I was disappointed I learned, however, that if I pushed the button and pressed it against a metal surface at the same time, I'd get the blue arc of electricity darting back and forth between the prongs. AWESOME!!! Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Suzann what that burn spot is on the face of her microwave. Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself that it couldn't be all that bad with only two AAA batteries, right? There I sat in my recliner, my cat Nigella looking on intently (trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving target. I must admit I thought about zapping Nigella (for a fraction of a second) and then thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat. But, if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect herself against a mugger, I did want some assurance that it would work as advertised. Am I wrong? So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a singlet with my reading glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one hand, and Tazer in another. The directions said that: a one-second burst would shock and disorient your assailant; a two-second burst was supposed to cause muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; and a three-second burst would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the batteries. All the while I'm looking at this little device measuring about 5" long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference (loaded with two itsy, bitsy AAA batteries); pretty cute really, and thinking to myself, 'no possible way!' What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my best. I'm sitting there alone, the cat looking on with her head cocked to one side so as to say, 'Don't do it stupid,' reasoning that a one second burst from such a tiny lil ole thing couldn't hurt all that bad.. I decided to give myself a one second burst just for heck of it. I touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and... HOLY MOTHER OF GOD. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. WHAT THE... !!! I'm pretty sure Hulk Hogan ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again. I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs! The cat was making meowing sounds I had never heard before, clinging to a picture frame hanging above the lounge, obviously in an attempt to avoid getting slammed by my body flopping all over the living room. Note: If you ever feel compelled to 'mug' yourself with a Tazer, one note of caution: There is NO such thing as a one second burst when you zap yourself! You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor! A three second burst would be considered conservative! A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat up and surveyed the landscape. · My bent reading glasses were on the top of the TV. · The recliner was upside down and about 8 feet or so from where it originally was. · My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching. · My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip weighed 88 lbs. · I had no control over the drooling. · Apparently I had crapped in my shorts, but was too numb to know for sure, and my sense of smell was gone. · I saw a faint smoke cloud above my head, which I believe came from my hair. I'm still looking for my testicles and I'm offering a significant reward for their safe return! PS: My wife can't stop laughing about my experience, loved the gift and now regularly threatens me with it!

You just made my day Haven't laughed like that in a long time

Hello, i have several rollers worth of spares/upgrades for these cars as i just got a job lot of them. If you PM me with what bits you need im sure i'll have some/most of them I know i have a front diff in the spares box somewhere

now if tamiya were creative and tried somthing new like this i think it would easily outsell the Emaxx