• Welcome to RCTalk! 🚀

    Join the #1 RC community where hobbyists connect, share, and get expert advice on RC cars, trucks, boats, drones, and more!

    • Friendly & passionate RC enthusiasts
    • RC tips & troubleshooting
    • Buy, sell & trade RC gear
    • Share builds & upgrades

I got me an electric!

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

kwong2001

Hardcore RCTalk User
Messages
3,449
Reaction score
1
Points
173
Location
Pacific, WA
RC Driving Style
  1. Bashing
Well I bought an electric tc3 off of rcuniverse. Guy REALLY tried to screw me and not send the car at all, so I had to harass him by calling him everyday. Finally I've received it.

No pictures since I usually get too excited to take them, I tend to get to work right away. The car is in rather sad shape. Screws are there, but some aren't the right ones. There's a few missing parts, but with a little TLC, she'll look more than capable.

I went to a new LHS WAY up north, in Lynnwood. They were the best. I got a whole bunch of free parts, and aside from not having my factory team screw kit, I walked away with everything I needed. I even managed to get a free battery pack a racer left for anyone who wanted it.

I still need to get enough money for a receiver, motor and esc, but the guy that worked there said he could sell me a used motor for cheap.

I eventually want to get the graphite conversion kit and threaded shock bodies, but that'll be a few months from now.

I'll take a few pictures once I get the car put back together...it's in pieces and I can't put it back together until I get some hinge pins and turnbuckles.
 
What about that battery pack? I can use one now!!! Especially for the qualifier runs. I have 2 good packs for the mains, but I need another.

Congrats on the TC3. Mine should be here today or tomorrow. Factory team kit roller. I picked up the p2k pro motor, sport max 2 esc, wet noodle wiring, SPC (spec point concepts) Competition Race Cells. 3300 zapped and matched. But when charged, I hit 3900+ mAh!!! I did the initial charge at 1 amp for about 4 hours.

Now I need to find an equalizing tray that will cutout at .5 volt per cell. Maybe the Reedy? Novak?

Oh yeah, the receiver is one I yanked out of my other rides. Novak XX-Tra Synth FM. No need for conflict over crytals.

I'm so stoked, I finally have a track to run on around here which is why I got it to begin with.

Have fun!!!!!
 
Should be tomorrow Chris...Tuesday.
you sound happy,
and you will be!
Rob
 
Back
Top