WTT: My LEGO for your RC car or truck

[kibosh]

Hey everyone,

My kids are really getting in to RC cars and trucks. We went camping this weekend and a few kids were running them up and down the campground and my kids thought it looked really fun. I'm looking to trade my LEGO for your RC cars or trucks. I'm looking for things like Traxxas kit builds; nitro or electric. For an idea of what I have to trade, here's a link to my Bricklink store: https://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=ebrouwer

Looking to trade in the US only.

Thanks!

Eric

[GallardoLU]

although I am not inclined to trade off my RCs I am curious what condition your looking for. as there tends to be 2 main types of RC owners (hobby level RC that is) Group 1. bashers, the kind of people who use the cars/trucks hard and break things often, these vehicles will have lots of replacement parts in them and are probably built to take a beating but will show signs of said beatings. and Group 2. showers, these are usually full of aftermarket parts across the entire vehicle and look fantastic, but likely represent a substantial amount of investment into the car/truck and are not usually for trade/sale and almost never cheaply.

For example I am a basher, and my old EMAXX is currently in need of new shocks all around and I’m fairly sure I destroyed a motor last week. I’ve got replacement shock towers in and reinforced skid plates all around (among other replaced parts). Soon as I get it fixed up it will be good to go for another summer (probably). But it’s not pretty any longer; the shell is scratched all over the skid plates have shown they are being used.

Oh, an important side issue to RC cars, Nitro cars require a tune fairly often to run their best and the exhaust is oily, you’ll want a garage or similar space you’re not concerned with getting dirty. Electrics won’t run near as long and the higher quality batteries recommend some rather expensive charging unites (not included with car/truck) but are generally much cleaner to work and play with. I recommend you go for an electric on the first one, and you are on the right track with TRAXXAS try and find a water-ready vehicle (Stampede, rustler, bandit)

All that said it’s a great hobby, and one that I can’t wait to share with my own boy (when he is old enough, I don’t think it’s appropriate for a 2 month old )

[kibosh]

I am definitely a basher. I have no desire to race competitively or have a great looking vehicle. I want one that I can run around the campsite, hit some jumps with, etc. I built a Rustler maybe 10-12 years ago but haven't ran in 8-10 years. Looking to dust it off this weekend, but I fear the batteries will be shot. I'd like to try nitro as they seem to be much faster and more powerful. I'd love to have two; one for me and one for my 13 year old.

Beat up and scratched works for me. I know I can replace the shell, and I'm pretty sure I could handle other replacements as well.

Any good RC forums you can recommend?

[GallardoLU]

if you are sticking to Traxxas the forums there are second to none for any issues you may come across. RC Universe is a good place to learn the ins and outs as well, and covers virtually every brand or vehicle, lots of knowledgeable people there.

[kibosh]

I'll stick with Traxxas for now. Once I decide if I want to go deeper into things, I'll look to sell off some LEGo to finance a nitro kit!

Thanks for the forum recommendations.

[Hinckley]

This forum is for LEGO trades and deals. Non-LEGO trading can be posted in the Community forum. For your convenience, I'll move this topic there. Thank you.