Fyrstormer's Garage

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This thread is mirrored at http://www.rctech.net/forum/chat-lounge/895046-fyrstormers-garage.html and at https://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/)

After seeing someone else do it, I got the idea to assemble the list of RCs I've owned and the information about them into a single thread. Here's my garage, listed (approximately) in order of purchase.

Note: The non-crawler build threads are hosted on RCTech, and are clearly marked as-such. If you see any vehicles that you think I should copy the build thread to RCCrawler, let me know.

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First, an overview:

2013

Losi Mini Desert Truck
Status: Sold
Role: My first hobby-grade RC, Mini RWD parking-lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: Losi dual-disc slipper clutch; steel gears; ball diff; headlights and taillight; larger tires from Associated RC18MT; ceramic/stainless bearings
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/micro-mini-scales/816227-build-complete-losi-mini-desert-truck.html
Reason For Selling: Outgrew it

Helion Animus 18tr
Status: Sold
Role: My second hobby-grade RC, Mini 4WD parking lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: Stronger diff parts from Duratrax Vendetta; GPM aluminum steering knuckles for Associated RC18T; GPM aluminum shocks; larger tires from HSP 1/18 monster truck; ceramic/stainless bearings
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/micro-mini-scales/816223-build-complete-helion-animus.html
Reason For Selling: Outgrew it

ECX Mini Ruckus
Status: Sold
Role: Mini 4WD off-road truck
Noteworthy Mods: LRP Fusion Micro rebuildable 380 brushed motor; modified Losi Mini 8ight aluminum slipper clutch; Losi Mini Late Model aluminum shocks; ceramic/stainless bearings
Build Thread: (none, never completed build)
Reason For Selling: Fatal flaw -- diffs too weak, no upgrades available

Turnigy Nitro Buggy
Status: Retired
Role: Nitro mini 4WD parking lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: OFNA Picco P-Zero .08 engine; hardened-steel clutch bell and spur gear; stronger parts from Turnigy Nitro Circus 1/16 truck and Kyosho Mini Inferno buggy; HPI Pirelli rally tires; ceramic/stainless bearings
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): [http://www.rctech.net/forum/micro-mini-scales/816221-build-complete-turnigy-nitro-buggy.html
Reason For Retiring: From a usage perspective, my RS4 rally car can handle the same terrain, and it's faster and quieter, but this was my first nitro and I can't bear to sell it.

HPI Savage XS
Status: Sold
Role: High-speed 4WD on-road/off-road truck
Noteworthy Mods: Hardened-steel diff outdrives; ceramic/stainless bearings; better tires; HPI aluminum shocks; front swaybar; headlights and taillights
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/848747-build-complete-hpi-savage-xs-flux.html
Reason For Selling: Unpredictable handling at high speed, inadequate off-road capability

2014

Associated Mini Rival
Status: Sold
Role: Mini 4WD off-road truck
Noteworthy Mods: MIP Shiny Drive CVDs; MIP steel ball-diff outdrives; Driven productions pinion/spur cover; Losi Mini-T shocks
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/micro-mini-scales/816225-build-complete-associated-mini-rival.html
Reason For Selling: Just never drove it anymore

ECX Smash
Status: Sold
Role: Lunch-break toy
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/micro-mini-scales/816222-build-complete-ecx-smash.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't use it enough

HPI Bullet ST 3.0
Status: In Service
Role: Nitro high-speed on-road/off-road truck
Noteworthy Mods: Losi 3.4 engine, center differential, dual brakes, hardened-steel outdrives, ceramic/stainless bearings, HPI heavy-duty aluminum chassis braces
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-off-road/848763-build-complete-hpi-bullet-st-nitro.html

Traxxas Mini E-Revo
Status: Sold
Role: Mini 4WD on-road/off-road truggy with a fun oversized motor, Speedbump jumper
Noteworthy Mods: Traxxas CVD axles; steel transmission gears; RPM A-arms and bumpers; Hot Racing aluminum shocks; TheToyz aluminum chassis braces
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/micro-mini-scales/848774-build-complete-traxxas-mini-e-revo.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't use it anymore; rally cars took over the same role

Axial Wraith
Status: In Service
Role: Rock crawler, Trail truck
Noteworthy Mods: RC4WD AX2 2-speed gearbox; endbell cooling fan for motor; all-steel drivetrain; upgraded stock axles w/ 5x13 pinion bearings and steel beef tubes; titanium steering and suspension linkages
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial-wraith/507688-build-complete-axial-wraith.html

Losi Mini SCT
Status: Sold
Role: Mini RWD parking lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: Traxxas 1/16 Slash tires, modified Losi Mini-T dual-disc slipper clutch; ball diff; lots of lead ballast in the back
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/micro-mini-scales/817571-build-complete-losi-mini-sct.html
Reason for Selling: Never handled the way I wanted it to

ECX Mini Torment
Status: Sold
Role: Mini 4WD parking lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: Traxxas 1/16 Slash tires; Losi Mini Late Model shocks; Hot Racing CVD axles; modified Losi Mini 8ight aluminum slipper clutch
Build Thread: (none, never completed build)
Reason For Selling: Fatal flaw -- diffs too weak, no upgrades available

2015

Traxxas Summit
Status: In Service
Role: Monster truck with mud-bogging capability
Noteworthy Mods: Pro-Line Rock Rage tires, vented; Traxxas sealed center CVD axles; LEM low-lash transmission shift puck; purple-stripe front springs, blue-stripe rear springs, E-Revo front swaybar fitted; Installed ball-bearings in Titan 775 stock motor, changed gearing to 17/65 take advantage of improved motor performance; HPP 17mm hex adaptors; Blue Bird BMS-373MG micro servos; Custom LED lights
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/non-crawler-rcs/602056-build-complete-traxxas-summit.html

Traxxas Telluride
Status: In Service
Role: Trail truck, Loaner
Noteworthy Mods: Drilled extra lower-shock-mount holes on the front A-arms to increase front suspension travel; added RPM Slash rear bumper to stock wheelie-bar cage; locked front diff; MIP X-CVD axles for the Stampede 4x4; better tires
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/traxxas-crawlers/531010-build-complete-traxxas-telluride.html

HPI Bullet MT 3.0
Status: In Service
Role: Loaner
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-off-road/895050-build-complete-hpi-bullet-mt-nitro.html

ECX Ruckus
Status: Sold
Role: Loaner
Noteworthy Mods: Stiffened servo-saver with extra metal springs; added Circuit wheelie-bar; MIP X-CVD axles from the Stampede 4x4; better tires; 4000KV brushless system
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/monster-trucks/895048-build-complete-ecx-1-10-rwd-ruckus.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't use it enough when it wasn't being loaned out

HPI Nitro RS4 3 Evo+
Status: In Service
Role: Nitro 4WD parking lot racer, Rally car
Noteworthy Mods: Raised and softened suspension; added swaybars; steel brake disc with sintered pads; titanium turnbuckles; stainless suspension pins with rear brace
Build Thread: www.rccrawler.com/forum/rally/552623-build-complete-hpi-rs4-3-evo.html

Axial Yeti
Status: Sold
Role: Large high-speed 4WD off-road truck, Trail truck
Noteworthy Mods: Front swaybar from the HPI Savage XS; carbon-fiber adjustable rear axle truss; titanium upper-rear suspension links; steel beef tubes in rear axle; Crawler Innovations Double Deuce 5.5" tire foams
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial-yeti/537833-build-complete-axial-yeti.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't use it enough

 

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Tamiya FF-04 Evo
Status: Cannibalized
Role: FWD parking lot racer
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-road/883399-build-complete-tamiya-ff-04-evo.html
Reason For Cannibalizing: Not enough forward traction, battery wasn't properly retained

Arrma Raider
Status: In Service
Role: RWD parking lot racer, Speedbump jumper
Noteworthy Mods: BLX metal-gear transmission; Team Durango axles; Team Durango big-bore shocks; better tires; replaced fake headlights with real headlights, added taillight; steel skid-screws on rear shock tower; extra bracing on front shock tower
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/885284-build-complete-arrma-raider.html

Vaterra Slickrock
Status: Sold
Role: Mini rock crawler
Noteworthy Mods: Custom 4-link front and rear suspension; weighted wheels with lead tennis racquet balancing tape; metal-gear transmission; modified Mini-T dual-disc slipper clutch; 380 motor; Chisel 1.9" tires
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/general-crawlers/539212-build-complete-vaterra-slickrock.html
Reason For Selling: Too small, got stuck too easily

Associated Mini Apex
Status: Sold
Role: Living-room racer
Noteworthy Mods: MIP Shiny Drive CVDs, MIP ball-diff outdrives
Build Thread: (none, too stock to justify the effort)
Reason For Selling: Didn't use it enough

Traxxas Stampede 4x4
Status: In Service
Role: Wet-weather off-road truck
Noteworthy Mods: As much stainless-steel as possible; ceramic/stainless bearings; Traxxas Slash 4x4 center diff
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/monster...traxxas-stampede-4x4-wet-weather-edition.html

Traxxas T-Maxx Classic
Status: In Service
Role: Large nitro off-road truck w/reverse gear
Noteworthy Mods: Losi 3.4 engine; T-Maxx 3.3 transmission w/ reverse gear and OptiDrive controller; BuKu adjustable clutch; T-Maxx 3.3 sealed center CVDs; MIP X-CVD wheel axles; HPI Savage wheels and tires; RPM bulkheads and center skidplate; Traxxas aluminum chassis braces
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-off-road/894528-build-complete-traxxas-t-maxx-2-5-a.html

Tamiya XV-01
Status: In Service
Role: 4WD parking lot racer, Rally car
Noteworthy Mods: All available Tamiya upgrade parts
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rally/547381-re-build-complete-tamiya-xv-01-a.html

Tamiya XV-01 R
Status: In Service
Role: Rear-motor parking lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: Relocated front gearbox to rear of chassis
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-road/897363-build-complete-tamiya-rr-01-a.html

Caster Racing S10N
Status: Cannibalized
Role: Winter nitro basher
Noteworthy Mods: Aluminum hubs; CVD axles; HPI 3-shoe aluminum clutch w/ 17t 32p Firestorm clutch bell; custom rear chassis brace made from DuBro links and steel all-thread rod, better tires
Build Thread: (none, never completed build)
Reason For Cannibalizing: Fatal flaw -- A-arms too brittle, no aftermarket bodies

Tamiya XV-01 T
Status: Repurposed
Role: Trail truck, Scale pickup truck
Noteworthy Mods: Tamiya XV-01 long-damper conversion kit; Better-fitting body shell; RC4WD tractor-trailer tires and 1.7" steel beadlock wheels
Build Thread: www.rccrawler.com/forum/rally/547820-build-complete-tamiya-xv-01t-asterion.html
Reason For Repurposing: Center of gravity was too high, couldn't corner well enough

Tamiya XV-01 SH-AWD
Status: In Service
Role: High-precision parking-lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: FWD drivetrain with part-time 4WD
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-road/900384-build-complete-tamiya-xv-01-sh-awd.html

Tamiya TB-04R Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: (none)

HPI Nitro RS4 SS Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Steel 2-speed clutch bell/pinion gears; titanium turnbuckles; carbon-fiber upper chassis brace; stainless suspension pins with rear brace; MIP CVDs and universal-joint center driveshafts; heavy-duty diff gears and outdrives

2016

HPI Nitro MT2
Status: In Service
Role: Winter nitro basher
Noteworthy Mods: Stainless fasteners, lots of old HPI upgrade parts, engine tuned for cold weather, ceramic engine bearings for rustproofness, tire chains when needed
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-off-road/908348-build-complete-hpi-mt2.html

Another Traxxas Telluride
Status: In Service
Role: Loaner
Noteworthy Mods: Drilled extra lower-shock-mount holes on the front A-arms to increase front suspension travel; added RPM Slash rear bumper to stock wheelie-bar cage; semi-locked front diff (silly putty); better tires
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/traxxas-crawlers/556131-build-complete-another-traxxas-telluride.html

Tamiya XV-01 FF
Status: In Service
Role: FWD rally car
Noteworthy Mods: Removed rear drivetrain, built aluminum long-damper-spec shocks using TRF/Yeah Racing/generic Tamiya shock parts
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rally/559309-re-build-complete-tamiya-xv-01-ff.html

Associated SC10B
Status: In Service
Role: Off-road/Winter buggy
Noteworthy Mods: Better tires, removed nerf bars, titanium turnbuckles and aluminum hubs
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/931718-build-complete-associated-sc10b.html

Vaterra Twin Hammers DT
Status: Sold
Role: Solid-axle stadium truck
Noteworthy Mods: Stadium truck tires, big battery tray, swaybars, lowered suspension, widened track-width, ball-cup steering links to eliminate travel-binding from stock links
Build Thread: (none, never completed)
Reason For Selling: Didn't handle the way I wanted it to

Tamiya DF-03Ra
Status: In Service
Role: Rally car, nighttime-driving car
Noteworthy Mods: HPI Pirelli rally tires, TRF shocks, lifted suspension, slipper clutch, RC-Square steel center driveshaft cups, RC-Square aluminum steering rack, custom-modified front hubs, double-cardan front axles, CVD rear axles, running lights
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rally/564625-build-complete-tamiya-df-03ra.html

Tamiya TB-04R
Status: In Service
Role: Mid-rear-motor touring car suitable for rough pavement
Noteworthy Mods: Long shock eyelets, raised shock-tower mounts, front gear diff
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electri...mplete-tamiya-tb-04r-cobblestone-edition.html

Tamiya CC-01 Unimog
Status: Sold
Role: Scale-model military/rally truck
Noteworthy Mods: Ball bearings, beadlock wheels, aluminum steering rack, aluminum 4-link kit, high-speed spur gear from www.rc4x4-shop.com
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/tamiya-xc-cc01/565191-build-complete-tamiya-cc-01-unimog.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't handle the way I wanted it to

HPI RS4 3 SS
Status: In Service
Role: Electric-converted nitro touring car
Noteworthy Mods: RC-Monster electric motor mount, OFNA 2-speed transmission, Tamiya shocks, carbon-fiber upper deck, titanium turnbuckles
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-road/949728-build-complete-hpi-rs4-3-ss.html

Tamiya XV-01TC Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Double-cardan front axles, Exotek aluminum rear stub-axles, tungsten-carbide diff balls, titanium and aluminum screws

 

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Tamiya FF-03R Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Front spool, double-cardan front axles, 3Racing aluminum rear blind-axles, 3Racing carbon-fiber servo protector plate, stripped swaybars so the original colors wouldn't clash with the rest of the chassis, titanium screws

Tamiya TA-05 v2 Gold Edition Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Double-cardan front axles, Exotek aluminum rear stub-axles, de-anodized front spool so the original color wouldn't clash with the rest of the chassis, tungsten-carbide diff balls, titanium screws

Tamiya DF-03Ra Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Lowered suspension, clear-blue shock and chassis parts, RC-Square steel center driveshaft drive cups, RC-Square aluminum ball-bearing steering assembly, tungsten-carbide diff balls, titanium screws

Losi Baja Rey
Status: Sold
Role: Solid-rear-axle off-road truck (third time's the charm! this one actually works well!)
Noteworthy Mods: 30K silicone oil in center diff, light grease in front diff, lots of Losi aluminum upgrades, modified rear axle with oversize inner pinion bearing, Pro-Line Baja KR2 tires and F-11 beadlock wheels
Build Thread: (none, too stock to justify the effort)
Reason For Selling: Eventually just got bored with it

HPI Nitro RS4 3.4
Status: In Service
Role: Speed-runner
Noteworthy Mods: Losi 3.4 engine; Single-speed conversion; High-ratio gears; Locked front diff; MIP Shiny Drive CVDs; HPI titanium turnbuckles; Tamiya shocks; Orange, silver, and de-anodized aluminum parts
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-road/953004-build-complete-hpi-rs4-3-4-a.html

Axial SCX10 II
Status: In Service
Role: Scale-accurate trail-truck
Noteworthy Mods: SSD steel/titanium links, SSD diff covers, Pro-Line front bumper, Pro-Line FaultLine 1.9" beadlock wheels, Axial Falken Wildpeak 1.9" tires, steel pivot balls, quick-disconnect light harness for body
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial-scx10-ii/575508-build-complete-axial-scx10-ii.html

Axial Wraith MT
Status: Sold
Role: Solid-axle monster truck
Noteworthy Mods: Chassis-mounted servo, monster-truck tires, lots of Vanquish parts, 550-size brushless motor, unlocked diffs
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/mega-monster-trucks/574380-build-complete-axial-wraith-mt.html
Reason for Selling: Didn't drive it enough; I guess I just wanted to build it more than I wanted to use it

Traxxas Slash
Status: In Service
Role: Alright, alright, I finally got a short-course truck
Noteworthy Mods: Pro-Line Dodge Ram body, Holmes TorqueMaster Pro 550 11t brushed motor, cooling fans on the motor and ESC, FLM sealed diff, Team Associated slipper clutch, Pro-Line ProTrac suspension, lots of RPM parts
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/967252-build-complete-traxxas-slash.html

MST CMX
Status: In Service
Role: A small truck to use my Pro-Line Chisel 1.9" tires
Noteworthy Mods: CFX front-motor conversion kit, RC4WD metal bumpers, aluminum suspension links, steel driveshafts, Pro-Line Chisel 1.9" tires
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-5-scale-rigs/576528-build-complete-mst-cmx.html

Vaterra Ascender
Status: In Service
Role: Something to keep my SCX10 II company
Noteworthy Mods: Full-size battery tray, SSD and STRC upgrade parts, slightly lowered suspension
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/vaterra-ascender/577062-build-complete-vaterra-ascender.html

2017

Losi Ten-SCBE
Status: In Service
Role: 4WD off-road buggy (all my other buggies are RWD)
Noteworthy Mods: Pro-Line Badlands SC tires and F11 beadlock wheels
Build Thread: (none, too stock to justify the effort)

HPI Nitro RS4 2 Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Lots of RS4 3 parts, Tamiya TRF shocks

HPI Nitro RS4 2
Status: In Service
Role: Belt-drive nitro touring car
Noteworthy Mods: Modified HPI .15FE engine, lots of RS4 3 parts, Tamiya TRF shocks, OFNA 2-speed transmission
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-road/979529-build-complete-hpi-rs4-2-a.html

Arrma Granite
Status: In Service
Role: Loaner
Noteworthy Mods: Metal-gear transmission, wheelie-bar with shock absorbers, STRC aluminum shock bodies, Traxxas captured-ball turnbuckles
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/monster-trucks/984117-build-complete-arrma-granite.html

Tamiya DF-03Ra 2-speed
Status: In Service
Role: A use for the the cool vintage parts I had
Noteworthy Mods: Vintage HPI RS4 MT 2-speed transmission, vintage Tamiya Dyna-Tech 01R motor w/ 12-turn Team Orion armature, titanium turnbuckles, carbon-fiber shock towers
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-road/989695-build-complete-tamiya-df-03ra-2-speed.html

HPI MT2-E 2-speed
Status: In Service
Role: Testbed for lots of ideas
Noteworthy Mods: Custom electric motor mount from RC-Monster, OFNA 2-speed transmission, Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster Pro 550 motor with custom 11-turn armature and Team Orion V2 endbell, carbon-fiber upper deck, HPI aluminum shocks, HPI titanium turnbuckles, Axial SCX10 II battery tray, Axial Wraith 13/43 "underdrive" diff gears
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/996318-build-complete-hpi-mt2-e.html

Traxxas TRX-4
Status: In Service
Role: The scaler I wanted when I first started buying scalers
Noteworthy Mods: Holmes Hobbies motor, brass axle weights, Axial Falken Wildpeak tires, Pro-Line FaultLine 1.9 wheels, SSD titanium links
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/traxxas-trx-4/601909-build-complete-traxxas-trx-4-a.html

Tamiya Boomerang
Status: In Service
Role: A vintage buggy, because why not?
Noteworthy Mods: DF-03 CVDs, Thorp ball-diffs, cylindrical brass shims in drive cups, Hotshot center driveshaft and front swaybar, TRF swaybar links, JG fiberboard swaybar holders, Parma upper front suspension brace, CRP shock preload collars
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/1005022-build-complete-tamiya-boomerang.html

2018

Tamiya DF-03 "Dark Impact"
Status: In Service
Role: Track buggy
Noteworthy Mods: Carbon-fiber shock towers, steering components from RC-Square, hubs from Yeah Racing, aluminum rear diff, aluminum rear CVDs, rear shock-tower braces, front hingepin brace from HPI RS4
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/1010305-build-complete-tamiya-df-03-dark-impact.html

Tamiya FF-03R
Status: In Service
Role: Second attempt at a FWD touring car
Noteworthy Mods: DN-01 slipper clutch modified to fit a Traxxas Mini E-Revo spur gear, Tamiya TA-06 gear diff with lightweight outdrives, 3Racing lightweight rear blind-axles, Exotek aluminum caster blocks, 27t crawler motor with avery high drive ratio
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-road/1013105-build-complete-tamiya-ff-03r.html

Traxxas Slash 4x4
Status: In Service
Role: 4x4 short course truck for driving when the grass is too dense for the Slash RWD
Noteworthy Mods: Pro-Line ProTrac suspension and driveshafts; LCG chassis; custom-built Holmes Hobbies 11t 550 brushed motor
Build Thread: (none; everyone and their second cousin's ex-wife knows how to build a Slash 4x4)

Traxxas T-Maxx Electric
Status: In Service
Role: Electric 2-speed monster truck that can handle tall grass
Noteworthy Mods: Electric conversion using Titan 775 motor; T-Maxx 3.3 transmission w/ reverse gear and OptiDrive controller; T-Maxx 3.3 sealed center CVDs; MIP X-CVD wheel axles; HPI Savage wheels and tires; RPM bulkheads and center skidplate; Traxxas aluminum chassis braces
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/1022367-build-complete-another-traxxas-t-maxx.html

HPI Nitro RS4 Mini
Status: In Service
Role: Mini nitro touring car (it's super kawaii! ^ᴗ^' )
Noteworthy Mods: Modified HPI .12R SS engine, custom scale-accurate functional exhaust, Tamiya TRF shocks
Build Thread (HOSTED ON RCTech): http://www.rctech.net/forum/nitro-road/1023244-build-complete-hpi-nitro-rs4-mini.html

Human
Status: In Service
Role: Mini-me
Noteworthy Mods: none yet; still stock
Build Thread: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/chit-chat/603320-build-complete-human.html

 

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For the sake of keeping this thread reasonably tidy, if you have any questions about specific vehicles in my garage, please post in the vehicle's build thread, or PM me if there isn't a build thread. That will make it easier for anyone else looking for that information to find it in the future. Thanks!

 

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Added info for XV-01T.

 

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Added info for RR-01.

 

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Updated info for Summit and XV-01T, and added info for XV-01 SH-AWD, TB-04R, and HPI RS4 SS.

 

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Updated info for Tamiya XV-01 SH-AWD.

 

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Updated info for ECX Ruckus, HPI RS4 3 Evo+, Axial Yeti, Tamiya FF-04 Evo, Caster Racing S10N, Tamiya TB-04R, and HPI RS4 SS; added pictures for Caster Racing S10N and HPI RS4 SS; and added info for HPI RS4 MT2.

 

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Updated info for HPI MT2.

 

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Added info for second Traxxas Telluride.

 

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Added info for XV-01 FF and SC10B.

 

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Added info for Twin Hammers DT and DF-03Ra.

 

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Updated info for Turnigy Nitro Buggy and DF-03Ra, and updated photos for XV-01 FF and DF-03Ra.

 

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Added info for Tamiya TB-04R.

 

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Added info for Tamiya CC-01 Unimog.

 

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Added info for HPI RS4 SS.

 

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Added info for several shelf-queens.

 

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Added info for Losi Baja Rey and HPI RS4 3.4.

 

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Added info for Traxxas Slash.