Got my RC18T today!! (pics)

[Shabba]

Here it is. The kid holding it is known to some of you as the "Chassinator". Let's see how he fares in his RC18T integrity testing... Anyway, without further ado, here is my new baby!
http://www.pcideas.com/grubb/images/brianandyumi/04-11-24-New-RC18T-1.jpg
http://www.pcideas.com/grubb/images/brianandyumi/04-11-24-New-RC18T-3.jpg
http://www.pcideas.com/grubb/images/brianandyumi/04-11-24-New-RC18T-5.jpg
http://www.pcideas.com/grubb/images/brianandyumi/04-11-24-New-RC18T-7.jpg

You like? I can't wait to take it out tomorrow. As I already said, I have only run it in the house so far. The guys at Associated said that it's running around 20-25mph out of the box. Based on performance inside, I can believe it.

[therczone]

I HATE YOU!! I AM SO JEALOUS!!!

Its nice to finally see some different photos. I am shocked you got it so quickly. I was expecting if I ordered one, I'd get mine in early/mid december. I'm curious to know how many runs your son gets with it before it snaps a chassis. :lol:

Can you get an off-body shot? And when/if I open an RC18T site.. you'll be one of the first to know. ;)

And welcome to TRCZ Shabba! Glad to see you come from MiniTforum.

[Shabba]

Thanks for the welcome. Glad to be here.

I heard of a video used at AE, where they are ramming the truck at WOT into a bar stool over and over and over again. No breakages. Sounds tough. Maybe the Chassinator has met his match. I'll tell you what, though. If the chassis doesn't break, it won't be because of the bumper!!! Wait until you see the thing! It's a joke.

As you requested, here are a couple of "topless" shots.

http://www.pcideas.com/grubb/images/brianandyumi/04-11-24-New-RC18T-09.jpg

http://www.pcideas.com/grubb/images/brianandyumi/04-11-24-New-RC18T-10.jpg

Do these do the trick?

Here's one a little closer:
http://www.pcideas.com/grubb/images/brianandyumi/04-11-24-New-RC18T-09-(crop.jpg

[therczone]

Excellent photos. AE's photos are like looking at a photo of a rotating 3D model... it isn't very helpful. No photo can show what hold an RC18T in your hands and holding it at different angles, but thanks for posting those. I've got a few new thoughts now. For example, I can see the motor uses similar plugs as the Mini-T motor. :)

I'm still going nuts trying to order one... :rant: :lol:

[Shabba]

Same plugs.

[therczone]

Just as I had assumed.

I just transferred some cash from my Paypal over to my bank account and have a $80 check to cash. Can't wait to order mine!!!!!!!! :excited:

I have some sweet tips and a cool project all ready.

[MaddGIJoe]

whats the main differences beteen This and a mini T? Cause I kind of wnat a new car and this seems to be fun.

[therczone]

Mini-T is 2WD, RC18T is 4WD. RC18T is far more durable and designed better. RC18T comes with a battery pack (I've heard they are somewhat decent) and charger. If you had nothing but 8 AA batteries and an electrical outlet, you could drive this thing.

[brayden]

looks sweet, maybe ill have to get one sometime, how much are they?

[Kaymin]

154 for everything on towerhobbies.com

If you have a coupon its only 134! thats what i did! :excited:

[brayden]

wow! 134 with everthing u need but the 8 AA's?

where do you get this supposed coupon?

[Kaymin]

well that deal ended a while ago but they have 15 dollars of right now. its on their main page. www.towerhobbies.com

[hkusp45]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid148/pef77a0255d8c4b305a25fd39d1d399c5/f61780b0.jpg :excited:

[therczone]

Try imageshack.us. Imagestation.com is now allowing you to display the image (forbidden).

[hkusp45]

I love the bug body!! hope I can get one to fit my 18t!!

[Greg_Hager]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid148/pef77a0255d8c4b305a25fd39d1d399c5/f61780b0.jpg :excited:
Awesome.
I'm going to order a Mamba 8000, is that what that is?

And as for the bug body fitting, I don't think so, but I can tell you tomorrow when I go to work. (I work at the LHS...and yes, I got my RC18T at cost.) :lol:

[therczone]

The shocks stick up through the body, so you must use KansasCajun's team losi mini-t extended body mounts tip.

I am expecting AE to hit themselves on the head and say "oh shit, we didn't make extended body mounts!". They should be releasing some soon..

[bigbob]

how fast do you think it toppes out at? :confused:

[therczone]

I havn't driven mine yet... so I can't say.

I tried on the stock mini-t body and the Proline Hummer H2 body. Both would fit, if AE would release some extended body mounts. Otherwise, your stuck stock. :(

[Kaymin]

mine comes tommorow! woot woot

[therczone]

I told you I'd be mad if you got one before me.... and even though you ordered yours a week before I picked mine up, I still beat you. :lol:

I'm just messing with ya! Be sure to get some photos!! And I'm sure the stocker electronics are as rare as gold right now. Might get some nice $$ for them. ;)

[Greg_Hager]

I can promise both of you is a blast to drive. I had to turn down the DR on my controler while playing inside, it kept traction rolling!

[Kaymin]

lol nice! can't wait got my superbrain sitting here waitin to take a charge, then while its charging i'll take a look at some of these airsoft battery packs I have and adjust them to fit!

[Greg_Hager]

Airsoft...nice. I used to be into it, but I sold my AEG and bought the RC18T. :)

[Kaymin]

ya, me my bro and a friend are all gonna ebay our 3 aegs at the same time so that we can refer on to the other and stuff, but we have ak spetsnaz, sig 552 and a p90. they were so fun while we played but we haven't played in a while so they're goin bye bye! lol i can't wait to get mine THOUGH !!! AAHAHAHA Gonna run home after school even though it'll take longer!!!!

[Greg_Hager]

lol, I was flyin to the shop when I found out that my 18T came in, I'm suprised I didn't get a speeding ticket. lol

[Shabba]

My guess is that mine is topping out at around 20mph.

[Greg_Hager]

That's what I'm guessing as well Shabba. Can't wait for the GP1100s and the Mini-Mod motor. :D

[Kaymin]

dude! my 8.4v airsoft packs fit! and its fast! I love this thing, haven't even used the stock battery yet! no brakes is making me mad though!!!

[therczone]

Thats why you need to throw your Mamba that's been waiting so patiently with you in.

[Shabba]

no brakes is making me mad though!!!

So it's not just me, eh? I can't get it to break, either. With 4WD, it's less important that it is with the Mini-T because you can enter corners much faster, but it would still be nice to have better breaks.

[Kaymin]

my mamba has to wait becuase the excuse for getting the mamba and rc18t were for my science project so I have to record some data with the original stuff still in there.

[therczone]

I know, but that Mamba is anxious to be ran!!!!

[Greg_Hager]

And we're anxious to see it being ran. :)

[Kaymin]

got the mamba in and working
just i only have 3wd right now....

[therczone]

Order some FT dogbones from AE for $8.99.

[Kaymin]

nah, i'll wait for gpm cvds for like the same price and get stock dogbones when the lhs has em in stock!

[Greg_Hager]

Hopefully the CVDs will get rid of the stupid springs. :rolleyes:

[Jbiker31691]

hey shabba,
off topic but looks like you have a dirtbike in the background of the one pic....might i ask what kind? :D

[jojowasher]

Hey Shabba, have you tried putting the Baja bug Body on the RC18t? I really like that body, and hope to get one for my truck.

Jojo

[Shabba]

hey shabba,
It's a KTM 380MXC (2-stroke). That's my real passion. I ride in the desert out here in CA. How 'bout you?

Hey Shabba, have you tried putting the Baja bug Body on the RC18t? I really like that body, and hope to get one for my truck.
Not yet. Maybe I'll try it tonight. Gonna bash tomorrow in Lake Forest, CA with the folks at wildhobbies.com. I'll let you know how it goes.

[therczone]

Unless you have extended body posts, it won't work. You could use the Associated TC3 ones though. ;)

[MGTfix]

Hey Shabba, what time are you going to the Lake Forest spot? I am bringing a ramp from the last Monster Jam event and could use some help with it.

[Jbiker31691]

It's a KTM 380MXC (2-stroke). That's my real passion. I ride in the desert out here in CA. How 'bout you?


Not yet. Maybe I'll try it tonight. Gonna bash tomorrow in Lake Forest, CA with the folks at wildhobbies.com. I'll let you know how it goes.


haha GO YOU!!!!! KTM rocks...i gotta KTM SX125 and i race hairscrambles with it :cool:

[Shabba]

Hey Shabba, what time are you going to the Lake Forest spot? I am bringing a ramp from the last Monster Jam event and could use some help with it.
I should be there around 9:00.

[KerryG]

Here is a shot of Shabba's '18 going off the big ramp:

http://wildhobbies.com/news/wildhobbies/bashfest1204/rc18t-2.jpg

[jojowasher]

that is very cool, it makes that ramp look HUGE!!

Jojo

[KerryG]

Have you tried mounting TC3 body posts? With what...zip ties?

[therczone]

TC3 body posts are a direct fit. I JUST took the rear ones off my TC3 and snapped this photo. Sorry for the horrible lighting.

http://www.the-rc-zone.com/temp/2549-1.jpg

[KerryG]

Just read the post....running to garage with a fresh set of TC3 body posts in hand!!!

[KerryG]

One of the best tips I have seen in ages, I never even noticed those mounting holes were there.

http://www.wildhobbies.com/rides/albums/userpics/10003/normal_vette.jpg

[therczone]

The mounting holes were one of the first things I noticed. Seeing as I run this site, I thought it would be important to inspect the vehicle. :)

Are you going for a rally look? :p

[KerryG]

It was the first 1:18 scale body I could find. Shabba has my other ones right now. Can't wait to see what he comes up with.

[chryssmt]

I got my first RC18T a couple of weeks ago. We picked it up at the shop and took it back to my office ... the battery that came with it had enough charge that we ran it in the warehouse for over half an hour!!!

It runs great on my outside dirt track, and can through gravel almost as well as my Revo in the driveway.

My grandson wanted a blue one, but all they had at the time was red, so I picked up the red one so he could see if he really wanted it. He like it so much he didn't want to wait another week for the blue, and bought the red one from me ... I picked up the blue one the following week for me. The only problem we've had so far was he got some moisture in the ESP and it stopped working ... opened it up, blue it out with canned air, and it's back on the road. The thing has really taken a beating on our track and is doing great.

[Shabba]

It was the first 1:18 scale body I could find. Shabba has my other ones right now. Can't wait to see what he comes up with.

All right, all right, I'll get on it....Geesh!! :o

You know, you were more fun when you didn't have any 1/18th scale trucks that you liked! :p

[KerryG]

hehehehehehehe

[signats]

The mounting holes were one of the first things I noticed. Seeing as I run this site, I thought it would be important to inspect the vehicle. :)




Wow, you are smart!

Did you think this up all by yourself?



http://www.one18th.com/forums/showpost.php?p=110028&postcount=10




Happy holidays everyone. :lol:

[therczone]

I never claimed ownership or credit for this tip. I did see your post, but I forgot who it was who thought it up.

[IJ_13]

Wow, you are smart!

Did you think this up all by yourself?



http://www.one18th.com/forums/showpost.php?p=110028&postcount=10




Happy holidays everyone. :lol:

but signats, how can you say you thought of that, becaues team associated are the ones that put the holes there to begin with so obviusly they had the idea first :p

[therczone]

Thanks for the backup. :)

[KerryG]

Although I asked around at Associated and nobody there knew that the TC3 posts were a perfect fit.

[IJ_13]

well thats odd

[therczone]

Not saying your lying, but I find it hard to believe that no body knew that they were a perfect fit. I'm sure it's just the people you talked to.

[signats]

but signats, how can you say you thought of that, becaues team associated are the ones that put the holes there to begin with so obviusly they had the idea first :p


Yes they did, My better idea was to use the tc3 posts instead of the losi extended post kit as reccomended in that thread, obviously someone at AE gave this some thought long before you or I ever even had our grubby little hands on a RC18t.

I take credit for nothing other than pointing out that the tc3 body posts will fit on the rc18t, and sharing that with all the good folks at the One 18th forums.


Enjoy.

Now go have fun!

[ELYK]

HI what do you know or what have you heard about gs hobby they are the only one with it in stock. for 154.99 The reason not hobby people or tower hobbies is they are backordered.

[gtracer]

I havn't driven mine yet... so I can't say.

I tried on the stock mini-t body and the Proline Hummer H2 body. Both would fit, if AE would release some extended body mounts. Otherwise, your stuck stock. :(


Stuck with the stock body?? LOL, "Not I" said the machinist who can make his own body mounts (referring to myself). HAHA

[therczone]

I think you made a typo? The second sentence didn't make sense.

[gtracer]

Nope no typo. Read it again.

[therczone]

Now that you added the " in, it makes sense. You edited it, so technically there was a typo. ;) :D

[gtracer]

There was no typo, some people just cant read between the lines... lol

[therczone]

Maybe not an intentional one, but without the ", I didn't know it was a quote. :D

Just givin' ya a hard time. :p

[carakter]

Making body mounts for different bodies is not rocket science. You can make do with your spares. I'll post pics later of how simple it is!

[therczone]

The Associated TC3 rear body posts work on the rear shocktower of the RC18T. If you use a rear shocktower in front as well, you can put the TC3 body posts in front and back and use more bodies. It raises the front I think if you do that though.

[gtracer]

I never said it was rocket science. Evidentally, there are people on here who do not know me and my sense of humor. I make every billet part on my r/c's and never said no one else could make them.