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Boom Racing parts???
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MaFoDes
Quarry Creeper
So, i will have to carefull here and choose my words as i am in a way somewhat affiliated to Boomracing.
Off course there are some awesome brands outthere. Brands that have prooven themselves in the eye of the beholder. Off course there will be others who have bad experiences with those (mostly) expensive brands. But they gotta be carefull as expensive is all too much associated with HQ. Which isn't necesarilly true....
I know plenty of guys who had issues with VP, Tekin etc....
However i also do know that Boom' is dedicated to the hobby and is working hard on their rep'. In the past i had an issue with one of the "holy declared" brands. They never responded to the issue. Boomracing is really interested in the users and likes to get feedback and actually uses that feedback.
I am not saying Boom' belongs to the top dogs, but they sure as hell are going outthere and work on their name.
On the other hand, many of us simply cannot afford expensive stuff. So i consider it an enrichment to the hobby that companies like Boomracing come with affordable upgrades and keeping this hobby fun.
Last but not least. Check the side of your Losi, Rc4Wd and Axial box. They are all designed in the US, but all manufactured in either China or Taiwan (Ok. Rc4Wd partially).
For myself i am not prejudiced against Asian stuff. Others here however will have to find another hobby i guess....
Off course there are some awesome brands outthere. Brands that have prooven themselves in the eye of the beholder. Off course there will be others who have bad experiences with those (mostly) expensive brands. But they gotta be carefull as expensive is all too much associated with HQ. Which isn't necesarilly true....
I know plenty of guys who had issues with VP, Tekin etc....
However i also do know that Boom' is dedicated to the hobby and is working hard on their rep'. In the past i had an issue with one of the "holy declared" brands. They never responded to the issue. Boomracing is really interested in the users and likes to get feedback and actually uses that feedback.
I am not saying Boom' belongs to the top dogs, but they sure as hell are going outthere and work on their name.
On the other hand, many of us simply cannot afford expensive stuff. So i consider it an enrichment to the hobby that companies like Boomracing come with affordable upgrades and keeping this hobby fun.
Last but not least. Check the side of your Losi, Rc4Wd and Axial box. They are all designed in the US, but all manufactured in either China or Taiwan (Ok. Rc4Wd partially).
For myself i am not prejudiced against Asian stuff. Others here however will have to find another hobby i guess....
It's not solely about where things are made. Overseas production is just part of the modern world and largely inescapable.
I've never owned or used Boom Racing parts, so I can't make any direct claims to their quality. However, it is nice to see that they are actually taking an interest in our little world beyond simply reproducing stock parts in some mysterious grade of alloy. They even went so far as to get some of their stuff G6 certified, which is a hell of a lot further than most Chinese companies would even think about going. Browsing through their website, there are some copies of well known items, but there are a lot of new designs too.
wings_of_fire
Quarry Creeper
With few copied parts and a few new designs, companies nowadays need a little marketing push via controvertial threads.
As they say, there is no such thing as bad press. :ror:
wings_of_fire
Quarry Creeper
Have you been consulting the kardashians? :ror:
AsiaTeesHobbies
Newbie
Seems like Chinese-brands are about as controversial as it gets. :wink:
Oh, it can get worse, and it's never fun to watch. Thankfully those times are pretty rare.
AsiaTeesHobbies
Newbie
Fingers crossed. XD
Having said that, I know it's now "Chit Chat" so it's a little late for me to join the talk (and I needa hop on a bit more often to RCCrawler, so I'll definitely be doing that in the near future), but if you guys have problems with parts, just bring it up to Boom Racing. If you guys bought it from us, bring it up to us and we'll help you out.
We won't be able to sway everyone, people have their own opinions, it's cool! We're here for one thing, and it's to have fun with our RCs. Companies like us and Boom Racing aren't just going to roll over and die. We're going to improve on products and our service. That's all we're here to do. If you like VP, awesome. They make some sweet products and they look phenomenal. If you like Boom Racing, cool! They're improving exponentially and have proven they're willing to listen to customers.
And if you like us, then....thanks :
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MaFoDes
Quarry Creeper
Please allow me to throw some fuel on the fire....
I just read of this Malaysian comp where a guy won first place with a rig build with cheap ass parts, also many cheap Boom' and Gpm parts. The cheapest esc of all (Hobbywing WP1060), a $22 servo, a $18,- motor etc.
First thing i thought when i read it:
- It prooves in a way that one does not necessarilly need expensive Class-A brands to win a comp'. In the end, it all comes down to driversskils!
In the words of Dominic Toretto: winning is winning....
I just read of this Malaysian comp where a guy won first place with a rig build with cheap ass parts, also many cheap Boom' and Gpm parts. The cheapest esc of all (Hobbywing WP1060), a $22 servo, a $18,- motor etc.
First thing i thought when i read it:
- It prooves in a way that one does not necessarilly need expensive Class-A brands to win a comp'. In the end, it all comes down to driversskils!
In the words of Dominic Toretto: winning is winning....
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True, buying top-shelf parts does not instantly make you a top shelf driver, but at the same time, buying quality parts is not always about winning.
A good portion of the aftermarket offerings all perform their intended functions perfectly fine. Some might be sloppy, or heavy, not very well constructed, or not very pretty to look at, but they do the job. How well they stand up to abuse, or repetitive disassembly/reassembly is another matter entirely.
There is no shame in buying less expensive parts if that is what your budget or interest allows. I know I've owned quite a few in the past.
A good portion of the aftermarket offerings all perform their intended functions perfectly fine. Some might be sloppy, or heavy, not very well constructed, or not very pretty to look at, but they do the job. How well they stand up to abuse, or repetitive disassembly/reassembly is another matter entirely.
There is no shame in buying less expensive parts if that is what your budget or interest allows. I know I've owned quite a few in the past.
MaFoDes
Quarry Creeper
I do have to agree with you on that sir....
On the other hand, once you reach a high level of competition, cheap parts won't always cut it. If you put two equally skilled drivers head to head, one with a less-than-optimal truck and one with a no holds barred high performance truck, the driver with the better equipment is going to win. That is true in any competitive sport.
BDR
Quarry Creeper
That's VERY true, but I am willing to bet most people that buy aftermarket don't even comp"thumbsup" , so it's a bit of a moot point really.
I do like how a certain manufacture is so insecure that they constantly feel the need to roll into these threads and start throwing their weight around:lmao:
There are better brands out there than Integy\Boom, but it really does depend on WHAT part you are buying, some of integys tools are pretty good, some HR\Boom parts are pretty good, ALL companies have their faults, just try not to buy them"thumbsup"
tjohanne
Rock Crawler
Why not? I like my boom racing wheels. They're good and cheap! You should give them a try.
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No idea what I'm doing
bogdaddyd82
Newbie
I don't "comp" I just bash, trai, and have fun with my toy trucks!
However, I do like my rigs to perform as well as they possibly can. Before buying any part for my Rc's I research as much as possible. Partially because I'm a friggin nerd. But mostly so I can compare parts from different manufacturers and source out the best parts I can get for the least ammount of $$. I don't get dollar bills from the money fairy. I bust my hairy white rear-end for them! And I think many people are in that boat.
As an example, I wanted to upgrade the rear driveshaft in my rtr Yeti. So the obvious first choice was MIP. And I almost blindly bought the MIP shaft. As I have for other vehicles. However my little brother had just purchased the Boom Racing Voodoo driveshaft for his Yeti. And having the chance to see it first hand . How tough it was . And then seeing the price. I just had to get it. And so, now ,with 5. 3s packs through it. On a variety of different types of terrain. It prooved to be quite tough. The steel used in the male and female ends is super hard. I found that out when doing a little custom trimming on the band saw. The joints are not quite what the MIP'S are not by a long shot. However they have held up and have little to no slop or backlash. The pin screws that secure the ends to the outdrives are an annoying 1.5mm drive . But they have plenty of beef to them.
So in closing. For me. It totally depends on the part and the wallet. The $15 that I saved went towards ST racing aluminum front skid. And money I saved elsewhere went towards SLW's and so on. What you "think" about something is not quite like what you "know" about something. Do yourself some research and try something different once in a while and you might just like it! Crapping on a guy cuz he tried to save a few bucks on his rig is shamefull. And so is steeling someone's ideas. If there's a patented technology or product being cloned outright. I would not knowingly purchase an unlicensed clone.
Just my $.02
However, I do like my rigs to perform as well as they possibly can. Before buying any part for my Rc's I research as much as possible. Partially because I'm a friggin nerd. But mostly so I can compare parts from different manufacturers and source out the best parts I can get for the least ammount of $$. I don't get dollar bills from the money fairy. I bust my hairy white rear-end for them! And I think many people are in that boat.
As an example, I wanted to upgrade the rear driveshaft in my rtr Yeti. So the obvious first choice was MIP. And I almost blindly bought the MIP shaft. As I have for other vehicles. However my little brother had just purchased the Boom Racing Voodoo driveshaft for his Yeti. And having the chance to see it first hand . How tough it was . And then seeing the price. I just had to get it. And so, now ,with 5. 3s packs through it. On a variety of different types of terrain. It prooved to be quite tough. The steel used in the male and female ends is super hard. I found that out when doing a little custom trimming on the band saw. The joints are not quite what the MIP'S are not by a long shot. However they have held up and have little to no slop or backlash. The pin screws that secure the ends to the outdrives are an annoying 1.5mm drive . But they have plenty of beef to them.
So in closing. For me. It totally depends on the part and the wallet. The $15 that I saved went towards ST racing aluminum front skid. And money I saved elsewhere went towards SLW's and so on. What you "think" about something is not quite like what you "know" about something. Do yourself some research and try something different once in a while and you might just like it! Crapping on a guy cuz he tried to save a few bucks on his rig is shamefull. And so is steeling someone's ideas. If there's a patented technology or product being cloned outright. I would not knowingly purchase an unlicensed clone.
Just my $.02
Dostradamas
RCC Addict
So stepping in a steaming pile of chit here but I actually want some real world feedback on the steel housings from boom.
https://www.boomracingrc.com/phat-steel-axle-housing-for-scx10-1-pc-114694
Anyone actually buy some and have a comparison to aluminum cases?
I would think the steel would be a bit slicker over the rocks and obviously heavier, I wonder though given the stellar words spoke of the manufacturer if their casting and finishing job makes them not worth buying?
Anyone that has run al axle cases bought & ran the boom steels?
https://www.boomracingrc.com/phat-steel-axle-housing-for-scx10-1-pc-114694
Anyone actually buy some and have a comparison to aluminum cases?
I would think the steel would be a bit slicker over the rocks and obviously heavier, I wonder though given the stellar words spoke of the manufacturer if their casting and finishing job makes them not worth buying?
Anyone that has run al axle cases bought & ran the boom steels?
