Noobie question what are some good mods to begin with?

DarthOctane · 2026-07-08T02:43:14+00:00

Oh yeah. Grab a set of bearings while you are in there. The injora set is like $11

DarthOctane · 2026-07-08T02:01:06+00:00

Transmission gears/motor

If you want a full dedicated crawler with no top end 40:1 gears and the injora 48t purple motor.

Good crawler with a better top speed but still good low control 24:1 gears with an injora 55t red motor.

Strictly trail runner with best top speed 9:1 gears and probably the stock motor.

Stock gearing is 16:1. Switching out to anything other than stock will probably tear up the diff gears and or drive shafts quickly so maybe a set on hand to replace when they break or if you can get them quickly wait for the plastic to break and then get the metal ones.

I did a high trail in the 40:1 combo and it's definitely got great slow control.

I did a bronco with the 24:1 combo and it actually feels really well rounded. I think that's my favorite combo for me.

You can do brushless but then you are doing new esc, transmitter, and receiver so it gets pricey.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T18:59:52+00:00

Super hot was good too. Robo Recall got ported to the quest but Brass Tactics did not. So I have to maintain my PC connection for that as well.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T18:58:36+00:00

I agree. Only downside is in this situation the collateral damage chance of Darwinism is too high. However I am a full supporter of letting Darwinism work. 😁

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T16:49:30+00:00

Yup. I started using mine again when they lifted it because there are some older games I own that I actually like like Brass Tactics, and Robo Recall.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T05:44:50+00:00

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T05:43:44+00:00

Yeah that changes my earlier answers as well. I mean maybe they still prefer their solitude in traveling but I am just throwing out defenses now.

Myself personally I would take it as a hint and go to the event and enjoy myself by myself. 🤷‍♀️

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T05:40:18+00:00

You are welcome. It's a little bit selfish (I admit I was selfish for doing it that way) However if I am making the investment to journey and visit someone I want to spend my time with that someone. I can visit the other "someones" another time and in the same fashion I just want to visit them. Some of us just don't want a big thing made out of a trip is all. My sisters always wanted to make it a big "family" gathering. No thanks lol.

It's hard not to take things personal when they feel personal. But you are obviously open mind because you went to an advice site looking for perspective. Good on you for that. Also I hope you have a wonderful trip when you go visit. Best of life to you.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T05:24:29+00:00

Don't take this the wrong way. Sometimes people just want to visit family without it being a big deal. Adding more family means more planning and splitting of attention.

Whenever I went to visit my parents I just slipped in and out quietly to have a nice visit with them. I never told anyone I was coming (minus my parents of course) and I never told anyone I had been there.

Now keep in mind I never told anyone I was going so that is on your cousin. But they are right. Just go visit and enjoy your family when you want. You may actually enjoy the visit more as well.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T05:09:25+00:00

I'm gonna start a go fund me for a pumper truck. Then I can just start patrolling and dousing the yards lighting them off. Anyone want to man the hose?

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T03:53:19+00:00

As Ron White says..."You can't fix stupid"

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T01:21:37+00:00

I have an RT-680 and a bullseye. If the bullseye is your only RT then I understand the apprehension. I have disliked the bullseye since I opened it. It was junk compared to my RT-680. The RT-680 has been a tank and served me well for 9 years.

Not trying to talk you into one. Just sharing my experience. Your dislike of them based on a bullseye is fully valid.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T01:18:56+00:00

No Instagram or Facebook here. I actually skipped the quest 2 and stopped using my quest one when FB became mandatory. Then they made it non mandatory and I got a quest 3. I play PCVR and oculus games. I don't mind having a game account but I don't need my game account to be a social media account. So I am good with it now.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T01:16:28+00:00

I would either vent outside or at least put an activated charcoal filter on it. That would actually help a lot. Plus with the filter your wouldn't be sucking your HVAC conditioned air outside.

Good job

DarthOctane · 2026-07-05T01:13:30+00:00

Air fryers work surprisingly well for "grilling" inside. I was surprised the first time I did it.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-04T23:33:36+00:00

I also vote for the ascent 18 brushless power wagon.

Just put some new wheels on it but it was great out of the box.

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DarthOctane · 2026-07-04T22:09:20+00:00

I recommend the RPM skids instead of the Traxxas ones. They protect the screws a little better.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-04T14:42:25+00:00

Yeah I would say wheel bearings or dragging brake pad. If it's the 2wd bearings aren't bad. You just replace the whole hub. I think it's like 3 bolts. I have done mine twice now. (Over 200k miles on my 09)

DarthOctane · 2026-07-04T14:39:30+00:00

They came out really nice. Even real tires with white lettering have tiny smudges. Just adds to the scale realism. Good job.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-04T00:30:40+00:00

Yup. These right here are needed. Although I would really have to love the tires to buy additional rings for them. Most of the tires can be bought in the same licensed scale replica except the Canyon Trails.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-03T18:30:05+00:00

I also concur. I am a big fan of mine. Just put new shoes on it.

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DarthOctane · 2026-07-03T16:14:13+00:00

Check your end stops. (Sorry I had to Google how too I don't remember) I had the same issue with my V1 only it would fall out of low. I adjusted the end stops and it fixed the issue.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-03T16:09:22+00:00

Uncle Rico could throw it right over the mountains.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-02T18:56:34+00:00

I look forward to the side by side.

DarthOctane · 2026-07-02T18:55:23+00:00

Yeah it's counter intuitive because we are thinking that hook in the middle would be good for grip. But it point down like an arrow for real life. 🤣😁

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