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Old 07-01-2009, 01:23 PM
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Hi, I'm not sure where to post this, but I try here.. We will be leaving Norway for a visit to Los Angeles and New York. (after riding Route 66 ) Anyone who can advice us to good RC shops in this areas? Mainly Losi.. Thanks in advance
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Old 07-01-2009, 01:26 PM
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Make sure you buy some of theese; http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10319772
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www.hotrodhobbies.com is a great place for Losi

its bout 30-40 North of LA
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Bump....

Seriously...

Only southern hospitality?

Someone must be able to give the guy some directions!
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In NY, Try Bruckner Hobbies. its about 15 minutes outside of NYC in one of the few safe areas of the Bronx. They are a complete Hobby shop, with an inventory that rivals some of the larger on-line dealers
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Thanks for your reply so far, both hotrod and Bruckner seems good. More tips are welcome
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You can also check out CrispyCrittersHobbyShop in Totowa, NJ. It is only like 20-25 minutes from NYC.

http://www.crispycrittershobbyshop.com
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Hi again, It seems like Bruckner do not carry Losi products. (According to the homepage) I'm planning to bring home a 8ight 2.0 and a Novarossi Plus 4. Any further advices? (LA/NYC)
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Revelations Speedway, Pegasus Hobbies, both in 909

Hot Rod hobbies is good, I agree

also Gizmo's Hobby in Burbank has some losi stuff, but not much
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ultimatehobbies.com

be sure to check their retail hours.
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Look at Pacific Coast Hobbies. They have tons of Losi parts.
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Hi again, It seems like Bruckner do not carry Losi products. (According to the homepage) I'm planning to bring home a 8ight 2.0 and a Novarossi Plus 4. Any further advices? (LA/NYC)
I'm really sorry to hear that. Thats where I grew up. I'm in Arizona now, and they have always been the premier Hobby shop in NYC..How sad, sorry bud
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Originally Posted by spaceace
Hi, I'm not sure where to post this, but I try here.. We will be leaving Norway for a visit to Los Angeles and New York. (after riding Route 66 ) Anyone who can advice us to good RC shops in this areas? Mainly Losi.. Thanks in advance
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Big Apple hobbies I would give them a buzz to see if they have any stock of what you are looking for
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Big Apple hobbies I would give them a buzz to see if they have any stock of what you are looking for
Great! Our flight leaves in 8 hours, so time is running out..

To you RC-folks, thanks a lot for your help!
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Great! Our flight leaves in 8 hours, so time is running out..

To you RC-folks, thanks a lot for your help!
Long island raceway can get that stuff for you. www.raceway.com
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