DantheMan
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It has been 12 years since I have been deep into the hobby and well....This christmas, after selling our atv's(health reasons)...I decided I wanted to get back into R/C..so I went to local Hobby rob me....bought this version of the ECX Ruckus 2wd RTR.. Lipo/60amp ESC/15 turn motor.
*I prepped it, charged it, ran it twice, I was once again hooked, (what a joy!!!)......Right away...I was on a mission, "The Upgrade BUG" was in full force.(I had those "Crazy COMPUTER EYES" from endless hours using google and researching what was needing improvement based on my first impressions.)
**I could afford it, so I ordered an expensive Castle Creations Mamba X/4600kv brushless with field card for it, MIP Traxxas Slash keyed CVDs, ECX Metal Differential gear set, a few pinion gears, a Hot Racing Metal 87t Spur gear...did the "ziptie mod" on the original servo saver(which works good enough), Coated the inside of the Body Shell with "rubberize it" plastic dip coating curled the original shell body sides to hug chassis.....Then I let the wife drive it and she wanted a model......."Oh golly, everything starts to really go wrong from here"!!!!
***So....I got back into familiar territory, I bought a used Losi XXX-T MF1 off ebay for her...and a due to its age, numerous more purchases were made to give us extra parts.
****From those many purchases, I upgraded the Ruckus suspension with Losi Oil Filled Aluminium shocks and Springs.(Far better adjustable than Traxxas, in my opinion.) >>>And I also changed ALL of the "Steering Links, and Camber Links out into Losi TITANIUM adjustable equipment"....and then added Hot Racing Aluminium Hubs at all four corners along with ALL FOUR RPM Lower Control Arms...and cannot forget... BRAND NEW FAST EDDY Bearings....stock bearings stink)
******Lastly, I decided to change to slightly smaller diameter wheels/tires. (At this point, The model is well into the 40+mph range on 3s with the stock gearing..the small difference in diameter gave alot more control of the set up. Many ashphalt wheelies without the wheelie bar left the original body shell scuffed up, so I bought a New Bright hardbody shell with headlights.
SO HERE IS THE DEAL!! *(I have a dump load of money invested into this so...)
-I am willing to alter the parts investment to make a deal. (take away items upgraded and return to stock items your offer suggests...what I am saying is, I will provide you with a model that's upgraded right and saving you money, rather than starting fresh...I will alter the model to meet your budget, and still save you money).
-Model has been owned for roughly a month ran 15-20 times and is in correct good condition.
>>>>Message me some conversation of an offer...I will work a very good/fair deal for you and save you money and effortsl...I should have never went back to track and bought wife a model for track...lol, ecx 1/10 ruckus 2wd was a tease, I am a track guy.<<<
*I prepped it, charged it, ran it twice, I was once again hooked, (what a joy!!!)......Right away...I was on a mission, "The Upgrade BUG" was in full force.(I had those "Crazy COMPUTER EYES" from endless hours using google and researching what was needing improvement based on my first impressions.)
**I could afford it, so I ordered an expensive Castle Creations Mamba X/4600kv brushless with field card for it, MIP Traxxas Slash keyed CVDs, ECX Metal Differential gear set, a few pinion gears, a Hot Racing Metal 87t Spur gear...did the "ziptie mod" on the original servo saver(which works good enough), Coated the inside of the Body Shell with "rubberize it" plastic dip coating curled the original shell body sides to hug chassis.....Then I let the wife drive it and she wanted a model......."Oh golly, everything starts to really go wrong from here"!!!!
***So....I got back into familiar territory, I bought a used Losi XXX-T MF1 off ebay for her...and a due to its age, numerous more purchases were made to give us extra parts.
****From those many purchases, I upgraded the Ruckus suspension with Losi Oil Filled Aluminium shocks and Springs.(Far better adjustable than Traxxas, in my opinion.) >>>And I also changed ALL of the "Steering Links, and Camber Links out into Losi TITANIUM adjustable equipment"....and then added Hot Racing Aluminium Hubs at all four corners along with ALL FOUR RPM Lower Control Arms...and cannot forget... BRAND NEW FAST EDDY Bearings....stock bearings stink)
******Lastly, I decided to change to slightly smaller diameter wheels/tires. (At this point, The model is well into the 40+mph range on 3s with the stock gearing..the small difference in diameter gave alot more control of the set up. Many ashphalt wheelies without the wheelie bar left the original body shell scuffed up, so I bought a New Bright hardbody shell with headlights.
SO HERE IS THE DEAL!! *(I have a dump load of money invested into this so...)
-I am willing to alter the parts investment to make a deal. (take away items upgraded and return to stock items your offer suggests...what I am saying is, I will provide you with a model that's upgraded right and saving you money, rather than starting fresh...I will alter the model to meet your budget, and still save you money).
-Model has been owned for roughly a month ran 15-20 times and is in correct good condition.
>>>>Message me some conversation of an offer...I will work a very good/fair deal for you and save you money and effortsl...I should have never went back to track and bought wife a model for track...lol, ecx 1/10 ruckus 2wd was a tease, I am a track guy.<<<
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