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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / February 2004Radio Shack 4wd Trucks
Why is it that the Radio shack R/C cars and trucks get such a bad rap? I have a bunch of them around here, and other then some early (80's) models having weak front ends, they all seem fine. and There Really cheap on e-bay. So why does everyone give them such a hard time? I've been looking for some info on a older 4wd truck that has a range problem. I've Rechecked all the boards conections and joints, and it all looks fine, but range is about 20 feet on this one truck and all the others ate over 100 feet. any ideas? is there a way to boost range? or is it likly to be a bad resistor? thanks.  SignatureFrom The Desk Of Mr.FixIt At WWW.THERUSTYRABBIT.COM Serving The Vw Community Since 2002 > Why is it that the Radio shack R/C cars and trucks get such a bad rap? Mainly because they aren't race capable, and if a part breaks you can't replace the part. It's comparing apples to oranges. > > Why is it that the Radio shack R/C cars and trucks get such a bad rap? > > Mainly because they aren't race capable, and if a part breaks you can't > replace the part. > > It's comparing apples to oranges. It's mangoes to kumquats, ftupet. trent Signature"This user has a pattern of behaviour in the usenet group chi.forsale that borders on abusive." trent posted ... >> In article >> <JcMZb.26831$aH3.853588@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>, [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > It's mangoes to kumquats, ftupet. It's Pineapples to Bananas .. SignaturePaul TheHairyBeast posted ... > Why is it that the Radio shack R/C cars and trucks get such a bad rap? They're cheap and cheerful, can't be fixed, can't be raced meaningfully, and are just plain crap. They're toys, for small boys .. SignaturePaul >Subject: Re: Radio Shack 4wd Trucks >From: "Paul - xxx" notcheckedever@hotmai >> Why is it that the Radio shack R/C cars and trucks get such a bad rap? > >They're cheap and cheerful, can't be fixed, can't be raced meaningfully, and >are just plain crap. > >They're toys, for small boys .. All true, but they would be a lotta fun to bash around the house if they had: PROPORTIONAL steering and throttle control. PARTS that could be replaced/repaired. RANGE long enough to actually drive around. HOP-UPS to make 'em faster or more durable. Divrdan007 posted ... >> Subject: Re: Radio Shack 4wd Trucks >> From: "Paul - xxx" notcheckedever@hotmai [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > RANGE long enough to actually drive around. > HOP-UPS to make 'em faster or more durable. Just being able to change tyres would be better .. provided there were also reasonable tyres to swap to .. ;) SignaturePaul Radio Shack is learing . . . Take the X-Mods for example. It's a tuner RC car that can lead to people discovering the rest of the RC world! SignatureJustin Mahn remove Panties to e-mail > Divrdan007 posted ... > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > Just being able to change tyres would be better .. provided there were also > reasonable tyres to swap to .. ;) TIRES! Hell, They really need oil shocks and independent rear suspension. > Radio Shack is learing . . . Take the X-Mods for example. It's a tuner RC > car that can lead to people discovering the rest of the RC world! [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > also > > reasonable tyres to swap to .. ;) > Why is it that the Radio shack R/C cars and trucks get such a bad rap? > > I have a bunch of them around here, and other then some early (80's) > models having weak front ends, they all seem fine. and There Really cheap on > e-bay. They have been toy-class rather than hobby class. The xmods series (IMO) represents a move toward more of a Hobby Class. SignatureL.V.X., brother mouse http://www.mousetrap.net/otr/ Old Time Radio trades http://makeashorterlink.com/?K16312E06 CBS Radio Mystery Theater database http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ retired racing dog My New Bright Ramunition truck opened up a whole new world for me. Now I have a T-Maxx & a Mini-T. I think the toy trucks serve their purpose. Kids can play with them, adults can get hooked on much more fun & expensive r/c's as a result of them. bja >Why is it that the Radio shack R/C cars and trucks get such a bad rap? > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >thanks. I agree. I still have two (very) old Radio Shack cars, they are hard to break and are the ones I let non-RC guys drive first...not the good stuff. They are also great for the local kids in the neighborhood that "want to try one please". But they ARE toys. John > My New Bright Ramunition truck opened up a whole new world for me. > Now I have a T-Maxx & a Mini-T. I think the toy trucks serve their [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > > >thanks. > I still have two (very) old Radio Shack cars, they are hard to break > and are the ones I let non-RC guys drive first...not the good stuff. > They are also great for the local kids in the neighborhood that > "want to try one please". Exactly. Hey, can I drive that T-Maxx? Ummm, no. SignatureL.V.X., brother mouse http://www.mousetrap.net/otr/ Old Time Radio trades http://makeashorterlink.com/?K16312E06 CBS Radio Mystery Theater database http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ retired racing dog > > I still have two (very) old Radio Shack cars, they are hard to break > > and are the ones I let non-RC guys drive first...not the good stuff. > > They are also great for the local kids in the neighborhood that > > "want to try one please". > > Exactly. Hey, can I drive that T-Maxx? Ummm, no. Now that reminds me of one reason why I didn't take any R/Cs out last year... |
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