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Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-15-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 937
Posted By prestondan

I run proline calibers on both the tracks I run...

I run proline calibers on both the tracks I run at. I made a choice at the start and decided to use the same tire and just change compound and foams to dial in my setup. I saw SC guys running...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-17-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,186
Posted By prestondan

My transponder cost me $90... No way I'm hiding...

My transponder cost me $90... No way I'm hiding it. I'm trying to figure out how to mount it to the hood so everyone can see it.:D
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-17-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,730
Posted By prestondan

Mine went fine, easy assembly and well made. I...

Mine went fine, easy assembly and well made. I did add a little weight to the front of the truck to help flight and handling... And I'm still not happy with my shock set up (can't get it soft enough...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-26-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 96,354
Posted By prestondan

Some of my track was hard packed and very tough...

Some of my track was hard packed and very tough to get watered properly.

The solution for me was a plug aerator (yard butler @ HD for $20) and some playground sand that I swept in the holes. It...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-25-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,169
Posted By prestondan

I was an 1/8 scale newby not long ago...welcome...

I was an 1/8 scale newby not long ago...welcome to a great segment of the RC hobby.

My setup is very versatile and fast...over a year on the same gear and no problems (yet:deathstar)

Mamba...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-25-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,623
Posted By prestondan

Pretty typical "xyz vs abc" article, except the...

Pretty typical "xyz vs abc" article, except the guy from Novak was too polite. He seemed more genuine in his love for all RC, while the nitro expert clearly stated his bias.

I'm an electric...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-23-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 96,354
Posted By prestondan

It's fun, but it is a little tight for my 1/8...

It's fun, but it is a little tight for my 1/8 buggy. I had to reverse the running direction because the main straight got a little too fast and we had an issue with blowing through the braking zone...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-23-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 96,354
Posted By prestondan

My irrigation system has been in about 9 weeks...

My irrigation system has been in about 9 weeks now, and the daily watering has really improved my surface. My son and I had a multiple battery test and tune on Sunday and the groove was really...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-15-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 96,354
Posted By prestondan

A bobcat makes short work of the RC track rough...

A bobcat makes short work of the RC track rough work...it's also way too much fun. If you can operate a wheelbarrow and shovel you can get the job done, but nobody has fun with a wheelbarrow and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-11-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,161
Posted By prestondan

If budget is a big concern, the Slash may be the...

If budget is a big concern, the Slash may be the best option. As much as I enjoy my Hyper 9E...it is not exactly budget friendly. I don't bash with it much, but I do host mixed class and skill and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-10-2011, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,161
Posted By prestondan

How about an 1/8 buggy with a short course body? ...

How about an 1/8 buggy with a short course body?

I run my Ofna Hyper 9E occasionally with a body I had painted up for my sons Hyper 10SC...I used Associated SC8 body mounts and it looks great!
...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-05-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,061
Posted By prestondan

Our backyard looked like a Peruvian burial...

Our backyard looked like a Peruvian burial ground...lumps, bumps, and craters. It's something we as a family have ignored for years...
So I got the idea (from watching too much HGTV) that I would...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-30-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,499
Posted By prestondan

Plus I don't want to change motors... I got a...

Plus I don't want to change motors... I got a good one.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-30-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,499
Posted By prestondan

To be truly blunt and honest...it is too much...

To be truly blunt and honest...it is too much motor. I can't remember ever racing on a track and pinning the throttle with the EPA at 100%. maybe if I raced on a BMX track, but at the 3 tracks I run...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-29-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,950
Posted By prestondan

Reading your post caused me to realize why...

Reading your post caused me to realize why everyone I race with hates my super loose set ups on my 1/8 buggy and 4x4 SCT. They have referred to my suspension, droop, and alignment settings as "numb"...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-27-2011, 06:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,499
Posted By prestondan

Same here, 17t pinion. Castle Monster and 2660...

Same here, 17t pinion. Castle Monster and 2660 for over a year. Zero heat issues, plenty of speed and power. I set my ESC at 75% power and no boost and speed is not an issue. I occasionally run a 4s...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-27-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,950
Posted By prestondan

I placed 2nd (heat race with) a box stock Bandit...

I placed 2nd (heat race with) a box stock Bandit I bought to build into an STRC/Protrac 2wd Slash for my son... Once. Unboxed it in the car, tossed in a charged 2s pack and 4 AA's in the TX, stuck...
Forum: Texas Racing
06-20-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,282
Posted By prestondan

Well it's good to be open minded... I...

Well it's good to be open minded...


I like Mike's just fine. For electric 1/10 there is not a better local venue, and I have purchased my share of parts and vehicles from them over the last few...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
05-31-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 419
Posted By prestondan

Sold and delivered. ;)

Sold and delivered. ;)
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-24-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,349
Posted By prestondan

If you order the one for the Duratrax Evader DT...

If you order the one for the Duratrax Evader DT it fits perfectly and looks good.

I put one on my son's evader ext2 last year and it has held up very well. I think it was less than $10 on ebay.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-17-2011, 05:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,285
Posted By prestondan

I run the DE racing 17mm wheels on my protrac...

I run the DE racing 17mm wheels on my protrac Slash for the offset, and to make life easy I converted my hyper 10sc to 17mm and run the same wheels and tires on it as well.

I have thrown a set on...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-16-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 96,354
Posted By prestondan

That's not a hijack at all... That track looks...

That's not a hijack at all... That track looks fantastic with the elevation changes and the rocky terrain. How wide are the lanes?

I finally spent a little quality time with my rake, shovel,...
Forum: RC Flight
05-16-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,180
Posted By prestondan

I agree with Saladfork (that is a strange...

I agree with Saladfork (that is a strange sentence to type)...
the Blade helis are VERY durable.

I have a 8500 square foot warehouse that is full of cars...obviously a very safe place to fly...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
05-13-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 491
Posted By prestondan

FS: Traxxas link TX/RX 2.4g

2.4 set from a Bandit VXL bought in February... very little use, works great.

Transmitter and receiver only...receiver box not included (still in use)

$60 shipped or make a reasonable offer. ...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
05-13-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 419
Posted By prestondan

SPF... And yes it has the Traxxas connector. I...

SPF...
And yes it has the Traxxas connector. I surgically removed one of the mount tabs from the esc... but other than that it is just like it was when Traxxas made it.
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