Shadowman's Diversion
- Thread starter Shadowman
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- Aug 25, 2006
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Well after giving her a bath we decided that she needed some new shoes and stickier tires as such we opted for the a black version of the OEM BBS wheels and a set of cross cut Hooisers.
Now as with most projects they never really end (at least in my world);they are simply redefined as the result we already have a very cool over head valve 4 stroke motor sitting on the bench being made ready to go into yet another chassis. At this moment a custom exhaust is being designed.
Shadowman
Now as with most projects they never really end (at least in my world);they are simply redefined as the result we already have a very cool over head valve 4 stroke motor sitting on the bench being made ready to go into yet another chassis. At this moment a custom exhaust is being designed.
Shadowman
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tmcphail
GT Owner/Vendor
SYCO GT
GT Owner
Awesome job! I have been building RC cars for 25 years. They are a lot of fun. Are you familiar with proper break-in of the motor? Remember to always use an after-run type of product when you are doing running it for the day. Believe it or not, a really good thing to use is Duralube. Not sure if they still sell it, but it actually works for that purpose, and seems to give the motor more power. If you want to take on something cool, put the motor apart and polish all the internals. It helps!:biggrin
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
For those of us with no kids to have a build project, and are willing to pay for play, is there a source where one can buy a turn key FGT? Like my MiniMoto I doubt I would ever fire it up... Thanks.
fjpikul
GT Owner
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
STORMCAT
GT
Bill ,
I've got that same GT Body to go on an electric motored chassis. I haven't found the time to put it together. Thanks for inspiring me !!
I've got that same GT Body to go on an electric motored chassis. I haven't found the time to put it together. Thanks for inspiring me !!
Awsum GT
GT Owner '18
Shadowman... WOW! Wish I had the time or knowledge to put a white/blue stripped GT together. That looks awesome!
SYCO GT
GT Owner
The pre-built kits are known as RTR (Ready-to-Run). They come with everything, including radio controller. Just buy batteries and a charger, and you are typically set.
It is more fun than you can imagine. I reduce the settings and let my 3 year old drive a 1/10 scale car.
Many electrics are available as RTR, but I think there are also some fuel RTR's also.
The company HPI might make a separate Ford GT body shell, that is likely compatible with several companies product.
I don't personally know anything about the RTR offered below or the manufacturer, but it gives an idea of what is available:
http://www.cenracing.com/cars/ct5/ct5.html
I do own an Associated Racing TC3 1/10 scale, which my lovely wife surprised me with as a gift. I've never owned a quality R/C, all my previous were the $30 and under variety. My wife asked the local hobby shop guys what to get and they recommended electric (vs. fuel) as a beginner. I like it. I painted the body shell estoril blue, to match my M3 Sedan I had at the time. It's quite durable too, the shells are much easier to paint then you would think (you only paint the inside of the shell, so the paint never chips and the finish is perfect, if only it were so easy with 1/1 cars) and strong and flexible. I'd love to build a nitro car sometime...I hear it is a great learning experience.
As far as gas and electrics - that's up to you. Talk to a bunch of people and see what you like. I've raced indoor electric and gas karts, and I hate the electric karts. But for a first R/C, I am plenty pleased with the electric (no maintenance, no noise, take it anywhere). They are reasonably fast too. Of course, it will be nice to get a gas R/C too, when I take the time to build it. Or maybe I will try to follow Shadowman's lead and save it as a father/son project in a few years...
It is more fun than you can imagine. I reduce the settings and let my 3 year old drive a 1/10 scale car.
Many electrics are available as RTR, but I think there are also some fuel RTR's also.
The company HPI might make a separate Ford GT body shell, that is likely compatible with several companies product.
I don't personally know anything about the RTR offered below or the manufacturer, but it gives an idea of what is available:
http://www.cenracing.com/cars/ct5/ct5.html
I do own an Associated Racing TC3 1/10 scale, which my lovely wife surprised me with as a gift. I've never owned a quality R/C, all my previous were the $30 and under variety. My wife asked the local hobby shop guys what to get and they recommended electric (vs. fuel) as a beginner. I like it. I painted the body shell estoril blue, to match my M3 Sedan I had at the time. It's quite durable too, the shells are much easier to paint then you would think (you only paint the inside of the shell, so the paint never chips and the finish is perfect, if only it were so easy with 1/1 cars) and strong and flexible. I'd love to build a nitro car sometime...I hear it is a great learning experience.
As far as gas and electrics - that's up to you. Talk to a bunch of people and see what you like. I've raced indoor electric and gas karts, and I hate the electric karts. But for a first R/C, I am plenty pleased with the electric (no maintenance, no noise, take it anywhere). They are reasonably fast too. Of course, it will be nice to get a gas R/C too, when I take the time to build it. Or maybe I will try to follow Shadowman's lead and save it as a father/son project in a few years...
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Traxxas makes some decent RTR cars. They have some that are over 50MPH out of the box. Obviously, kit cars offer the better cars, but the RTR cars are great for the novice.
I also would recommend an electric car first. With the right parts, an electric car run much faster than a lot of Nitro cars. I had a great RS4 with carbon fiber parts, and that puppy hit 50MPH in 2 seconds. Instant torque and AWD makes a lot of electric cars insane.
Gas cars are convenient since you have full power at all times, and you just refuel and go. The electric cars require multiple batteries.
Whatever you do, make sure you get a car that has a lot of aftermarket & parts support. Most of the Traxxas and HPI cars have that.
I also would recommend an electric car first. With the right parts, an electric car run much faster than a lot of Nitro cars. I had a great RS4 with carbon fiber parts, and that puppy hit 50MPH in 2 seconds. Instant torque and AWD makes a lot of electric cars insane.
Gas cars are convenient since you have full power at all times, and you just refuel and go. The electric cars require multiple batteries.
Whatever you do, make sure you get a car that has a lot of aftermarket & parts support. Most of the Traxxas and HPI cars have that.
For anyone that wants the body, here is a link:
http://www.ehobbies.com/hpi7495.html
Here is a nice RTR Nitro car. I have this one. It goes 70+MPH out of the box.
http://www.ehobbies.com/tra4809.html
http://www.ehobbies.com/hpi7495.html
Here is a nice RTR Nitro car. I have this one. It goes 70+MPH out of the box.
http://www.ehobbies.com/tra4809.html
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SYCO GT
GT Owner
Rocman -
What does the 200mm Ford GT body measurement represent?
How will I know if it will fit my Associated Racing TC3 1/10 scale Electric? (I ask, since I believe my body and wheelbase are longer than 200mm, but I will go measure to be sure)
What does the 200mm Ford GT body measurement represent?
How will I know if it will fit my Associated Racing TC3 1/10 scale Electric? (I ask, since I believe my body and wheelbase are longer than 200mm, but I will go measure to be sure)
tmcphail
GT Owner/Vendor
See by sticking out direct links like this makes it far too easy for me to get sucked back into the RC hobby again. :wink
tpraceman
THEE GT OWNER
Bony you just gave me a great idea for a new business and a way to my next GT. "RENT A KID" they would be available in various packages, come with RC kits ready to build. Partially assembled and turnkey. hmmmmm