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I have yet to waterproof anything on my trucks, and run in wet and snowy conditions. The key is to make certain things stay dry. If your method is to waterproof, then go for it. Mine is, simple, run it fast enough that the water just runs out the back. 
As for the engine, in colder temps you should not allow the engine to cool in the snow. If it cools too quickly, you are asking for parts to warp. When I run in the snow, I keep a hair dryer handy for heating up the engine and for allowing the engine to cool down in a heated environment. Just makes as good a sense as your whole waterproofing idea. Besides, the engines I run cost about $150-$250. The most expensive servo I run is $60. I'll sacrifice the servo before the engine anyday, but prefer to not sacrifice either.
Now, you are wondering how I manage that without waterproofing. Call it exceptional skill at rebuilding things and at drying things out should they get wet.
As for the engine, in colder temps you should not allow the engine to cool in the snow. If it cools too quickly, you are asking for parts to warp. When I run in the snow, I keep a hair dryer handy for heating up the engine and for allowing the engine to cool down in a heated environment. Just makes as good a sense as your whole waterproofing idea. Besides, the engines I run cost about $150-$250. The most expensive servo I run is $60. I'll sacrifice the servo before the engine anyday, but prefer to not sacrifice either.
Now, you are wondering how I manage that without waterproofing. Call it exceptional skill at rebuilding things and at drying things out should they get wet.
Sky, here i was taking your opinion to heart... little did i know.
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My Maxx isn't waterproofed neither and so far had no problems. I keep the hair dryer nearby to dry it off as quickly as possible when I'm done though. But it is BEST to waterproof the electronics. When I get around to it.
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Just because someone doesn't jump on every bandwagon out there doesn't make their thoughts/opinion any less valid. I choose not to waterproof my stuff. I choose to abuse my stuff as often as I can. I have not had any problems brought on by moisture. SO, why should I waterproof?
I didn't say that you shouldn't. I agree that water and electronics seldom mix well. I also agree that you could end up with serious damages if you don't take care of things the way you think you should.
Besides, if you aren't willing to break your stuff...how will you ever know enough to tell someone how to fix theirs when it breaks?
That is just me...and my two or three cents.
I didn't say that you shouldn't. I agree that water and electronics seldom mix well. I also agree that you could end up with serious damages if you don't take care of things the way you think you should.
Besides, if you aren't willing to break your stuff...how will you ever know enough to tell someone how to fix theirs when it breaks?
That is just me...and my two or three cents.
Sarcasm is wasted here.
The reason i said anything is because i have had a few run aways that caused excessive damage to my wallet and my truck due to water or melted snow. I wish i had known about the ballooning trick when i started this.
I just hate to see others make the same unfortunate mistakes i did when i didn't know any better.
Also, i have been helping a newbie at work with his recently e-bay purchased 21 maxx. He wants me to speak up when "I" think he is going about things a wrong way. 9 times out of 10, he wished he listened instead of rolling his eyes at me. As he's wrenching on his truck all day and i'm driving all day.
But as you said, it is my opinion. I just prefer to get as much time playing as i can. With working 70-80 hour work weeks at my job that pays for my maxx, i want all the non-downtime i can get to get in some hard earned smashing time.
The reason i said anything is because i have had a few run aways that caused excessive damage to my wallet and my truck due to water or melted snow. I wish i had known about the ballooning trick when i started this.
I just hate to see others make the same unfortunate mistakes i did when i didn't know any better.
Also, i have been helping a newbie at work with his recently e-bay purchased 21 maxx. He wants me to speak up when "I" think he is going about things a wrong way. 9 times out of 10, he wished he listened instead of rolling his eyes at me. As he's wrenching on his truck all day and i'm driving all day.
But as you said, it is my opinion. I just prefer to get as much time playing as i can. With working 70-80 hour work weeks at my job that pays for my maxx, i want all the non-downtime i can get to get in some hard earned smashing time.
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Cool.
Most people i come in contact with have a hard time with my overly dry sense of humor. I think it the fact that my parents were almost 50 when they had me. I grew up with parents that were as old as grandparents. From what i've learned, dry humor comes with the older age.
Anyway, enough of the mamby pamby crap, tomorrow is sat... it's breaking truck day for me.
Most people i come in contact with have a hard time with my overly dry sense of humor. I think it the fact that my parents were almost 50 when they had me. I grew up with parents that were as old as grandparents. From what i've learned, dry humor comes with the older age.
Anyway, enough of the mamby pamby crap, tomorrow is sat... it's breaking truck day for me.