Aussie dollar is up and I'm making my first purchase at Tower Hobbies! What to get??

[azz]

Well, as the title says.

I can't stress how much better Tower Hobbies is than all the hobby stores here in Australia, online and local.

Now I can actually get the EXACT parts you all talk about :whhooo:

Getting some clear fuel line, standard gear ratio gears, 300k fiff fluid, 70k shock fluid, crowd pleazer 2 body.
Also some fuel tank o rings as backup, (so cheap, most things here are at least $7)

Only up to $55US = $68AUD.

Maybe $150-200 I will spend.

Also, trying to decide on what header, stock one broke last night, thinking the HPI RS4 as seen in other threads.

Running a Revo 3.3, FOC, Rear brakes and fron RPM arms, RCS Roll cage.

Suggestions!

 

[Monkey Wrench]

I'd actually suggest looking at A Main Hobbies (www.amainhobbies.com) or Carolinas RC (http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/Scripts/default.asp) to name a few. I believe they ship internationally and, in my opinion, are cheaper and have faster shipping than Tower.

Last couple Tower orders I've had have taken well over a week to arrive and their distribution center is only six or so hours away.

 

[azz]

I'd actually suggest looking at A Main Hobbies (www.amainhobbies.com) or Carolinas RC (http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/Scripts/default.asp) to name a few. I believe they ship internationally and, in my opinion, are cheaper and have faster shipping than Tower.

Last couple Tower orders I've had have taken well over a week to arrive and their distribution center is only six or so hours away.

You're right, cheaper. Actually easier to browse the site as well.
I do like the extra info tower hobbies have for all the products though.

Looks like RC in the USA is cut-throat, likt the IT retail industry over here.

Re-doing my cart on amainhobbies, should be in bed, it is 1am here..

This is what I have so far:

HPI Silicone Tube 2x4x330mm

Associated Factory Team Silicone Diff Fluid 300K Weight

Associated Silicone Shock Oil 70 Weight 2 oz

Pro-Line Crowd Pleazer 2.0 Revo 3.3

Traxxas Antenna Tube LS II

Traxxas Spur Gear 1.0P 40T Revo

Traxxas Foam Body Washers T-Maxx (1)

Traxxas O-Rings/Fuel Tank Cap Revo (2)

Traxxas Gear Set 2-Speed Std Ratio Revo

Dubro In-Line Fuel Filter w/Plug

Lunsford Racing Titanium Turnbuckle Steering Revo (4)

Lunsford Racing Punisher Wrench

O.S. Exhaust Manifold Revo

O.S. Exhaust Seal O-Ring (2)

HPI Silicone Exhaust Coupling (2)

Traxxas Clutch Bell 14T/Fiber Washer/E-Clip Revo (2)

Hot Bodies Sealed Bearing 5x10mm Lightning (2)

Ofna Engine Tuning Screwdriver (3)

Microtemp Pen w/Strap

Axial 17/23mm Wheel Wrench

Hitec Receiver Antenna Wire Black Aircraft

Ofna Micro Fail Safe Unit

TOTAL: $ $254.68 US , no shipping.

 

[dubdeuce]

Yes I like amain as well. Tower is over priced and a pain to find stuff.

 

[azz]

This is what I ordered..

1 x O.S .21 Manifold Gaskets (2) $8.99
1 x Pro Exotics PE-1 Temp Gun $24.99
1 x O.S. Exhaust Manifold Revo .18TM $38.99
1 x HPI Inline Fuel Filter $7.75
1 x RMV Silicon Fuel Tubing 2.1 x 6mm x 1m (Clear) $3.99
1 x Team Integy Black Dual Hex Wheel Wrench (17mm and 23mm) $21.99
1 x Kyosho Silicone Diff Oil 300,000wt (40 CC) $13.99
1 x HPI Antenna Pipe Set $0.99
1 x Traxxas Clutch bell (14-tooth)/5x8x0.5mm fiber washer (2)/ 5mm e-clip (requires 5x10x4mm ball be $10.49
1 x Xray Clutch Bell Ball-Bearing Mr105Zz 5X10X4 (2) $4.49
1 x Lunsford Traxxas Revo Titanium Steering Turnbuckle Kit (4) $42.99
1 x Lunsford 5.0mm 1/8 Scale Gas Turnbuckle Wrench $5.25
1 x Associated Silicone Shock Oil 80wt 2oz $2.99
1 x Traxxas Revo Gear set, 2-speed standard ratio (2nd speed gear 39T, 13T-17T input gears, hardware $6.49
1 x Traxxas Revo 40 tooth Spur Gear (1.0 metric pitch) $2.75
1 x Traxxas Body washers, foam adhesive (10) $1.75
1 x Mugen Setting Driver For Engine $7.25
1 x HPI Silicone Exhaust Coupler 12x18x30mm $3.49
1 x Traxxas Revo Fuel Tank Cap O-Rings (2) $1.75
1 x Pro-Line Crowd Pleazer 2.0 Monster Truck Body (Revo 3.3) $23.99

I couldn't find any fail safes on there... do they even stock them ?

Any obvious parts I may have missed?

I'm going for more low end performance as I usually bash in smaller areas.

Currently running 55wt shock oil, want something higher for bigger jumps.

That crowd pleazer body better hold up better than the stock one, the back off is ripped off completely.

 

[ImBroken]

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