With an $800 budget , what would you get?

[PainKiller]

So, just curious... how are you doing sticking to that $800 budget so far?

Hahaha , smart ass

 

[332_RC]

Everything RC I've said well this is how much I'll spend or it'll cost---add $200

 

[PainKiller]

Everything RC I've said well this is how much I'll spend or it'll cost---add $200

I’m way past my initial price cap. To be honest , I wasn’t sure how much it would hold my interest. Turns out , I’m completely and totally obsessed. My kids too. So glad I found my back to this hobby.

 

[332_RC]

1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0mm hex drivers & a 7mm & 5.5mm nut driver comes in handy. All M3 nuts are 5.5mm.

I have these. As the tips wore, I replaced with better quality TiN coated tips. I've found I need (2) 2.0mm & (2) 2.5mm at times.

 

[PainKiller]

I have these. As the tips wore, I replaced with better quality TiN coated tips. I've found I need (2) 2.0mm & (2) 2.5mm at times.

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Nice. Why do you need two at the same time?

1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0mm hex drivers & a 7mm & 5.5mm nut driver comes in handy. All M3 nuts are 5.5mm.

What’s an M3?

 

[332_RC]

Nice. Why do you need two at the same time?

Just depends on the stuff I'm working on. Steering or end links. Sometimes just need 2. Some pivot balls require 2 hex drivers at the same time with the screw being installed & sometimes they can be the same. Some applications I've swapped the screws to different sizes.

 

[RustyUs]

Awesome Not to get off topic (too late , I guess ) but you said you haven’t owned anything 10th scale in a long time. Is that because you prefer 8th scale?

Off topic? Well, I guess there's a lot behind the scenes when it comes to a "If you had $800 for an electric RC vehicle (any type), what would you get?" thread, because nearly everything has been addressed... almost .

Nice. Why do you need two at the same time?


What’s an M3?

Metric nut/screw... 3mm

 

[PainKiller]

Off topic? Well, I guess there's a lot behind the scenes when it comes to a "If you had $800 for an electric RC vehicle (any type), what would you get?" thread, because nearly everything has been addressed... almost .


Metric nut/screw... 3mm

Haha , definitely. It’s been an extremely informative thread and I hope it keeps going since I know I will (and do) have many more questions.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Haha , definitely. It’s been an extremely informative thread and I hope it keeps going since I know I will (and do) have many more questions.

The sceen from 'Oliver' asking for "more" just popped in my head when I read this.
MORE??? MORE!!!???

 

[332_RC]

Nice. Why do you need two at the same time?


What’s an M3?

M3 screw. 3mm diameter screw. The nut of a M3 screw is a 5.5mm hex, the distance across the flats on a M3 nut is 5.5mm.

 

[PainKiller]

And what exactly is white lithium grease used for? Something with the wheels (lube)?

 

[332_RC]

And what exactly is white lithium grease used for? Something with the wheels (lube)?

Some ppl use it for gear grease. Like ring & pinions. I've never used it. I bought some Cow Performance Udder Butter for that. Works good. The lithium grease is really slick tho.

 

[PainKiller]

All cleaned up and ready for the bin until next time.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I like Superlube for my gears.
Its thick and goopy but it works really well, doesn't contain petroleum so its safe on plastic and rubber AND you can eat it! (although its not recommended)

 

[Chubaka]

And what exactly is white lithium grease used for? Something with the wheels (lube)?

Traxxas uses it as a tranny lube. I stopped using it and use red n tacky or this grape flavored stuff I got. My suggestion scoop or use a grease gun to fill a syringe. Amazon has a variety pack. The smaller can be used for shocks the larger for grease..... leaving your table and items grease free.

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

Traxxas uses it as a tranny lube. I stopped using it and use red n tacky or this grape flavored stuff I got. My suggestion scoop or use a grease gun to fill a syringe. Amazon has a variety pack. The smaller can be used for shocks the larger for grease..... leaving your table and items grease free.

I use Tony chacheres blend

 

[Chubaka]

I use Tony chacheres blend

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Does it smell when it gets hot or is it when you smell it it's time to change it?

 

[CertifiedMike]

I use red and tacky on my 1:1 and its pretty good! I can't speak for or against its long term effects on plastic.
I will say that if you do use red and tacky, be sure to store your grease gun or syringes indoors (warm) or that stuff will NOT come out!!!

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

Does it smell when it gets hot or is it when you smell it it's time to change it?

Tastes great is all I’m sayin

 

[CertifiedMike]

Does it smell when it gets hot or is it when you smell it it's time to change it?

The 800 # says it smells good even before it gets to the rear end...