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Starting to race my Rustler...need a bumper

Old 04-22-2014, 05:45 AM
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Default Starting to race my Rustler...need a bumper

This is so simple, I hate to post it.

I have a Rustler that I am starting to race. It has no rear bumper, and the very small stock front bumper. I'm just looking for protection from collisions with other trucks.

I'm looking at the T-Bone rear bumper, the protection for the motor looks great. An ok choice?

For the front, I was also looking at the T-Bone, but I don't really want something that will double as a garden spade. Do they (or the RPM) offer decent protection without being in the way?
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Old 04-22-2014, 05:48 AM
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Bumpers in racing will hurt you mor than help you.
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Running into car with or without a bumper will still suck. Just try your best to not hit anyone. Bigger bumpers tend to dig in, when you nose down to much on jumps
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Gotcha. Kind of wondered if no bumper would be better overall.

What about rear motor protection? Live without it...or is there a better solution than a massive rear bumper or the (ugly, in my opinion) Slash rear bumper?
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No bumper is needed at all. The motor is pretty well protected by the trans case.
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I'm guessing you are running in Rookie/Open right now? Generally there are more collisions there than in some of the other classes as bumping (While fun) doesn't make anyone faster and breaks more parts. A small bumper might not be a bad item (both the TBR and the RPM bumpers are great) but they shouldn't give you an excuse to run into other cars.
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I am new to racing, which starts this weekend. I have been out there for several practice days - and have been advised that at least a rear bumper is recommended.

I do not hit others, I do my best to avoid other vehicles...but I have been rear ended during a practice day by a 1/8th truggy. Didn't know if some protection on the rear was common/necessary, or of the stock transmission setup protects the motor well enough.
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