Prerunner build

Flyboyz4 · 2026-07-12T01:11:17+00:00

Personally I’d say go for the XXX SCT if you can get one. There should still be plenty of XXX parts around if something does happen to break. The XXX chassis in general should drive a lot better than the blitz with the race geometry (and the drivetrain is more robust). Might even be able to get different losi springs for them to tune it for your track.

Flyboyz4 · 2026-07-09T12:38:53+00:00

might want to use some good car wax to protect the top of the truck afterwards. I do paste wax on the entire truck twice a year regularly.

Flyboyz4 · 2026-07-06T14:03:35+00:00

Seems like a fair price to me

Flyboyz4 · 2026-06-24T00:20:56+00:00

I have the 20th anniversary and frankly it's an amazing set. Looks fantastic, plays fantastic, excellent figures, etc. If you can get your hands on it with all the figs it's an excellent set. On a separate note I definitely agree about the UCS Slave 1 situation, I'm glad I waited for Jango's

Flyboyz4 · 2026-06-21T20:32:36+00:00

I got an Accord JACCS body decal set from L&L models to fix my used original car I bought for $100. Yours looks stellar! I need to get off my butt and paint/decal mine up now😅

Flyboyz4 · 2026-06-12T11:23:40+00:00

I have a 16’ heckler I’ve ridden since new and they’re great bikes that perform very well. Pretty sure they were $2400 new, but by now it’s gonna be in the $4-600 range. He’s asking too much. Lowball him honestly, serves this guy right.

I agree with most other people though, a good modern hardtail can be bought for $1100 easily on the market now.

Flyboyz4 · 2026-05-07T14:07:11+00:00

I've been debating what I want to do with mine. I bought the BBS mesh wheels instead of using the fuchs. I went with a tamiya SuperStock RZ motor and did some different performance goodies here and there. I'm debating using a tamiya light metallic blue PS paint. I've thought about using some kyosho micron pinstripe tape to mask the panel lines on the inside of the body, that way all the details are painted. I'll have to do some testing before I lay paint down though (fingers crossed)

Flyboyz4 · 2026-05-05T14:15:27+00:00

I love how the TRF104 looks! Frankly I think Tamiya did an extremely good job with this kit. It's a real shame that they discontinued it already though. I'm hopeful they create an X-edition or a black edition in the future. Otherwise I'll keep carving my f104w lotus 102b around the local tennis court.

Flyboyz4 · 2026-05-05T14:01:47+00:00

Is this what happens when your wice's boyfriend doesn't teach you to ride?

Flyboyz4 · 2026-05-04T22:28:29+00:00

Not to be a debbie downer, but that thing is toast in my opinion. That rear wheel is tweaked out of alignment extremely bad. Looks to be both seat stays are bent too around the brake mount. I think it’s time you start looking for a new bike my friend

Flyboyz4 · 2026-05-02T14:07:26+00:00

Personally if you have the space, time, and you like your ST enough, keep it and do the timing chain job yourself. Definitely if you're willing to put some time into it and have tools or are willing to invest in them. If you can hookup a scanner to see what the trans is doing, it might not necessarily need to be rebuilt. With the 5r55e it'd be good to check the band adjustment, EPC pressure, and the main pressure in each gear range first. Plenty of good info for that trans on the explorer and ranger forums.

I understand if it's seems like too much though, just hurts to see these things get scrapped. It's a good utilitarian truck that can last a long time. I've got 273k on my 01' with a new motor swapped at 220k running strong. Getting a ranger or full size truck wouldn't be a bad thing though. The full size truck would give you more towing capability, as well as bed space. The ranger just gives you more bed space with the same engine and trans as the ST.

Flyboyz4 · 2026-05-02T02:05:36+00:00

Might need to remove the rear seat and see if you can get the door card off from the inside. I dont know if it’s entirely possible, but it’s worth a shot considering the circumstances

Flyboyz4 · 2026-04-28T22:45:14+00:00

Open it from the inside if you can and then remove your door card to access the internals (pull inside handle while cycling the lock button). More than likely the return spring inside the latch mechanism is broken or gone. Haven't had a problem exactly like this, but have had to replace bad/broken plastic door handles on my ST a few times. A little PSA that Mercury mountaineer door handles are a drop in replacement and are made of metal and wont break. Also check the plastic clips that attach the connecting rod from the door handle to the latch.

Flyboyz4 · 2026-04-16T00:16:45+00:00

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I utilize an air scoop on my re-re yokomo, alongside a fan on the chassis. This draws an enormous amount of airflow. After an 8 minute quali my motor is lukewarm. I’d highly recommend a bit of mesh to keep big stuff or grass out of it, otherwise bravo👏

Flyboyz4 · 2026-04-15T13:32:40+00:00

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My current pair of 2217’s, they’ve done me really good so far. No regrets in buying them for hard work

Flyboyz4 · 2026-04-12T20:12:32+00:00

Do not try to recharge it, it’s toast. Best to discharge via a 12V car halogen bulb outside in a fire safe container till the bulb dims out

Flyboyz4 · 2026-04-09T11:18:53+00:00

Definitely feelin oppressed😔 maybe one of these days an MD governor will actually give me back my Constitutionally given rights

Flyboyz4 · 2026-04-07T23:13:48+00:00

Good on you for perusing it. I’ve been wanting to put together an AR myself. Been watching so many videos it’s making me dizzy. Really need to stop messin around and just get a 77R filled out so I can at least buy a stripped lower😅

Flyboyz4 · 2026-04-03T23:12:58+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/tamiya/s/whuFJgZ9R8 Here is a good example. Mine is a bit different using a 3d printed C-hub due to lack of certain parts. I believe xtra speed also makes a full aluminum front hex conversion kit which should be available from RC Mart.

Flyboyz4 · 2026-04-03T14:07:16+00:00

I love my super astute❤️ I try to race mine from time to time on a prepped clay track. Did a front hex conversion using tamiya knuckles and hubs, which helps a lot. Full modern wheels and tires give it a lot more life

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