13LikesKNOX Offroad Vic
04-17-2011, 09:12 PM
#9151
I'm tempted to order the dialed inc one since its about $45 shipped. No room for tools or radio, but I can go to Bunnings and pick up a cheap toolcase for the money I save 
I also need to pick up some SAE tools and an RPM front bumper/chassis reinforcement + front arms too. Any retailer suggestions?
I also need to pick up some SAE tools and an RPM front bumper/chassis reinforcement + front arms too. Any retailer suggestions?
04-17-2011, 09:18 PM
#9152
My preference is
for large quantities of stuff Amain, for even larger amounts of stuff tower as you can save $5 upto $250 if you spend 1k.
If you only need 1 or 2 things get if from liquidrc.com as worldwide shipping is 99c but most items are about $1-$2 more than other retailers, but if i know somwhere local has it in stock i will get if from there, Central have a reasonable range of stuff for AE anyway.
for large quantities of stuff Amain, for even larger amounts of stuff tower as you can save $5 upto $250 if you spend 1k.
If you only need 1 or 2 things get if from liquidrc.com as worldwide shipping is 99c but most items are about $1-$2 more than other retailers, but if i know somwhere local has it in stock i will get if from there, Central have a reasonable range of stuff for AE anyway.
04-17-2011, 09:24 PM
#9153
liquidrc has the bumper but I don't see the arms.
04-17-2011, 09:31 PM
#9154
My preference is
for large quantities of stuff Amain, for even larger amounts of stuff tower as you can save $5 upto $250 if you spend 1k.
If you only need 1 or 2 things get if from liquidrc.com as worldwide shipping is 99c but most items are about $1-$2 more than other retailers, but if i know somwhere local has it in stock i will get if from there, Central have a reasonable range of stuff for AE anyway.
for large quantities of stuff Amain, for even larger amounts of stuff tower as you can save $5 upto $250 if you spend 1k.
If you only need 1 or 2 things get if from liquidrc.com as worldwide shipping is 99c but most items are about $1-$2 more than other retailers, but if i know somwhere local has it in stock i will get if from there, Central have a reasonable range of stuff for AE anyway.
Some things are better sent by PM
04-17-2011, 10:30 PM
#9155
I am pretty sure to any racer it’s no secret where people get their stuff from, everyone uses the same places. As i know you have.
Also i am down at central RC almost every Saturday buying all my other bits. Supporting the shop that supports us.
I am sure you are aware that local shops very rarely have what you need when you need it.
it is almost impossible to get a decent 17.5t locally, where does that leave the local shop?
I also believe if you look after new members so they don’t get reamed at an overpriced local shop, they will hang around a lot longer and become valuable members.
Also i am down at central RC almost every Saturday buying all my other bits. Supporting the shop that supports us.
I am sure you are aware that local shops very rarely have what you need when you need it.
it is almost impossible to get a decent 17.5t locally, where does that leave the local shop?
I also believe if you look after new members so they don’t get reamed at an overpriced local shop, they will hang around a lot longer and become valuable members.
04-17-2011, 10:44 PM
#9156
The problem for me is there are literally no hobbyshops close by to my place. Both Hobbyman and RAB hobbies are at least 30 minutes away from me if traffic is free flowing, and being on a budget (as I'm sure most of us are) means I try and do lots of research as to where the good places are for picking up parts.
John watkins got it spot on - If one knows where to shop and isn't being constantly shafted by dodgy retailers then one is more likely to stay in a hobby, and that can only be a good thing for the rest of the scene.
John watkins got it spot on - If one knows where to shop and isn't being constantly shafted by dodgy retailers then one is more likely to stay in a hobby, and that can only be a good thing for the rest of the scene.
04-17-2011, 10:51 PM
#9157
I am pretty sure to any racer it’s no secret where people get their stuff from, everyone uses the same places. As i know you have.
Also i am down at central RC almost every Saturday buying all my other bits. Supporting the shop that supports us.
I am sure you are aware that local shops very rarely have what you need when you need it.
it is almost impossible to get a decent 17.5t locally, where does that leave the local shop?
I also believe if you look after new members so they don’t get reamed at an overpriced local shop, they will hang around a lot longer and become valuable members.
Also i am down at central RC almost every Saturday buying all my other bits. Supporting the shop that supports us.
I am sure you are aware that local shops very rarely have what you need when you need it.
it is almost impossible to get a decent 17.5t locally, where does that leave the local shop?
I also believe if you look after new members so they don’t get reamed at an overpriced local shop, they will hang around a lot longer and become valuable members.
PM sent...
Last edited by too twisted; 04-17-2011 at 11:07 PM.
04-17-2011, 11:11 PM
#9158
I'm tempted to order the dialed inc one since its about $45 shipped. No room for tools or radio, but I can go to Bunnings and pick up a cheap toolcase for the money I save
I also need to pick up some SAE tools and an RPM front bumper/chassis reinforcement + front arms too. Any retailer suggestions?
I also need to pick up some SAE tools and an RPM front bumper/chassis reinforcement + front arms too. Any retailer suggestions?
04-17-2011, 11:24 PM
#9159
I wish the world would just standardize on one set of units. Would make my life so much easier...
04-17-2011, 11:27 PM
#9160
Incase you didn't know you can ring your order through. Pay by credit card and they'll post your order to you...
Any way bloke, we all as racers know at times LHS do not have what we want when we need it. Sad but true.
The Hobbyman have been Awesome supporters of the Knox Club and more than happy to Sponsor EVERY event at Knox for the past 3 years.
The guys even stayed back on a saturday to let me pick up a packet of arms when I broke my car on a saturday arvo. Thankfully they did and I could race the next day. Not sure of many O.S shops that will support racers that way.
04-18-2011, 07:38 PM
#9162
04-18-2011, 08:35 PM
#9163
http://www.hobbyman.com.au/retail_ca...cat/E1000.html
Incase you didn't know you can ring your order through. Pay by credit card and they'll post your order to you...
The Hobbyman have been Awesome supporters of the Knox Club and more than happy to Sponsor EVERY event at Knox for the past 3 years.
The guys even stayed back on a saturday to let me pick up a packet of arms when I broke my car on a saturday arvo. Thankfully they did and I could race the next day. Not sure of many O.S shops that will support racers that way.
Incase you didn't know you can ring your order through. Pay by credit card and they'll post your order to you...
The Hobbyman have been Awesome supporters of the Knox Club and more than happy to Sponsor EVERY event at Knox for the past 3 years.
The guys even stayed back on a saturday to let me pick up a packet of arms when I broke my car on a saturday arvo. Thankfully they did and I could race the next day. Not sure of many O.S shops that will support racers that way.
Plus - when you order a part there - you know it gets ordered!
04-20-2011, 10:54 PM
#9164
haven't been on the forum much is the stand up or not yet? and also can we start a mod 2wd SCT class?
04-21-2011, 01:24 AM
#9165
The stand is still not up.
I would imagine its quite a sore point with the guys who are bashing their heads against trying to sort this out.
When they do, im sure they'll let us know!