What do you run in the snow?

[Prelude14WRX]

For the people who get snow where they live, what r/c are you running? I think running on snow and ice is great fun :D

I run a beat up Tamiya tl-01. It's waterproofed and I already tested it a few times. It runs great and "drifts" like crazy. I'll post a pic in the next couple of days.

[FreeRideJunkie]

I used to run my RC10GT, Buggy, 4-Tec... now I have upgraded to a Revo. It is getting a few parts installed and needs to be sealed up but that should be done in the next few days. We are in the process of getting 3-5 inches so I can't wait...

[RC10racer89]

Well I'm a wimp, and even though I don't get snow were I live in CA I try not to run in bad weather. Thats one of the main reasons I got my Carpet Knife. When the weather is crumming i.e. rain, I just run inside at my LHS and track. When I run the GT in bad weather, which which usually don't unless its a big race, I just water proof it by bagging the servos/receivers with balloons to keep mud and water from destroying the electronics. Thats always fun until I need to clean it up later :D

[Prelude14WRX]

I used to run my RC10GT, Buggy, 4-Tec... now I have upgraded to a Revo. It is getting a few parts installed and needs to be sealed up but that should be done in the next few days. We are in the process of getting 3-5 inches so I can't wait...

In IL, we already have about 5in of snow. Didn't drive my tl-01 in it, but i have pitched my 4x4 suburban sideways a lot :D :D

[metalry101]

I run all 5 of my nitro monster trucks, my RS4 MT, my RS4 Rally, my Mini-T, okay, pretty much anything with off-road tires.

[Legend_Car]

ive ran my e-maxx bagged the electronics

[FreeRideJunkie]

In IL, we already have about 5in of snow. Didn't drive my tl-01 in it, but i have pitched my 4x4 suburban sideways a lot :D :D


Where do you live in IL?? I am just west of chicago.

If you are anywhere in the area check out chitownrc.com We have a big group of guys for local events.

[highroller]

Just my snowblower, no rc's are run in bad weather. If I had a rc Snowmobile or Artic Cat (that Kyosho sold once) that would be the only vehicles I'd run in wet weather.

[shadowghost1]

I used too but after a while I noticed that I started to have small problems and then large problems with my vehicles. So now I just put them up for the winter.

[nomad1]

I dont' have anything ready right now. But I used to run a GRasshopper and Futaba Fx10 in the snow. The GRasshopper had Blackfoot tires and wheels so it went good through the snow. iT was a cool little vehicle. Pretty soon I will be running a NitroQuake in the snow. It will be the biggest vehicle I will have ever driven with a radio. ANd 4X4 to boot. It should be awesome.

[Saboteur]

RC10GT and TL01. Well the nitro sedan are being driven on the sidewalks so you have a nice soft cushioning outside barrier to hit in the event of a crash. :D

[pballdude]

One of the great things of living in Phoenix, Arizona. :)

[RrR]

I ran my E-Maxx and KingTiger(1/16 Tamiya) on the ice covered snow some today.All I can say is. If you heard me giggling you would have thought I was a madman LOL. I could do donuts with my tank!!!!! and the Maxx man is all I can say LOL again

[Prelude14WRX]

Where do you live in IL?? I am just west of chicago.

If you are anywhere in the area check out chitownrc.com We have a big group of guys for local events.

Ya, I live about half hour or so away from naperville/aurora area. Finally getting snow this year, last winter sucked.

[Monsterbrad]

I have beat the hell outa my MGT in the snow.
Broke it in and ran it alot in the snow this year.
Currently needs a new tranny so I am waiting to get a new MGT 4.6 one as it has metal gears.
Its awesome in the snow jumping huge snow piles and all that fun stuff.

[4DMNYC]

I run my Savage in the snow every chance I get. I love driving in the snow. You can make a ramp anywhere, no need to haul ramps around.

[ososlow]

I run all my rc's in the snow. My stampede when it was in running condition, my near new TL-01, my Tmaxx and when I get my Jato next weekend, I will run it in the snow. Winter time is the most fun time of the year to drive rc's.

[RC10racer89]

Just my snowblower, no rc's are run in bad weather. If I had a rc Snowmobile or Artic Cat (that Kyosho sold once) that would be the only vehicles I'd run in wet weather.

Just to let you know, Kyosho has actually released their artic cat in both nitro and electric versions. I don't really know how you would get one unless you ordered it directly from kyosho usa, and I don't their website is completely up yet. (I haven't check recently) I'm kinda dissapointed with the way Kyosho is running things, but I'm just not buying their vehicles anymore so there yah go. Anyway, I figured I'd just add that update.

[ritchies rc10gt]

i run my savage.just got an MGT that im gonna put back together for the snow.i have too many goodies on the savage to ruin in the snow.if the parking lots are clean and dry i run my onroads till they hit a snowbank.

[SerpentKing101]

i run my E-maxx on road rages. :D 2nd gear donuts are crazy.

my TL-01 will only move on ice if i kick it (missing some parts to get it 4wd), my TT-01 has never seen cold weather at all.

[jato12]

I run my Associated B4 in the snow i only have 8" and i put on 4,1/2" Kyosho monster truck tires on the back and made skies for the front it works great until you plow into the snow pile at full throtle made by the snow plow

[Prelude14WRX]

i run my E-maxx on road rages. :D 2nd gear donuts are crazy.

my TL-01 will only move on ice if i kick it (missing some parts to get it 4wd), my TT-01 has never seen cold weather at all.

lol, ive kicked my tl-01 a few times over the years.

Seems like a lot of people run their monsters in the snow...that would be awesome, but id be worried to run such awesome equipment in the snow. My tl-01 is a piece of crap... :D

[jato12]

i used to run a Kyosho monster truck in the snow, but it met the snow plow after an electronics glitch sent it flying into it

[Prelude14WRX]

Well, here's a pic of my TL-01. If you guys wanna post pics...that would be cool.

[Prelude14WRX]

body off shot....

The car still need some rally tires..........and the big duck tape ball is actually the esc in a plastic tub.

[Saboteur]

LOL so that's what it is. :)

[jato12]

how do i post pics

[jocktheglide165]

has anyone ran the kyosho blizzard? that looks interesting to run...

[Prelude14WRX]

how do i post pics

If you have digital camera, load the pics on to My Pictures. Resize the pics and then go to Manage Attachments when you reply to a thread(scroll down when before you post, you should find it)...then browse and upload the pics.

[LD3Furious]

I run barefoot.....

[Prelude14WRX]

^ lol, did you waterproof them?

[Saboteur]

Plastic dip? :D

[tec_41]

I love the duct tape ball lol :D

I run my S-maxx with paddles and 4wd. We are in the same spot as illinios, and got about 6 inches of snow so far (more tonight :)). I can't wait to get a pic of my snow jump for you guys to see...

[Prelude14WRX]

I love the duct tape ball lol :D

I run my S-maxx with paddles and 4wd. We are in the same spot as illinios, and got about 6 inches of snow so far (more tonight :)). I can't wait to get a pic of my snow jump for you guys to see...

ya, the duct tape ball is hilarous....it works though :D Can't wait to see your pics if it snows...

[TRXrevoRacerOS18]

I run my revo in the snow, but it doesnt go too far cuz the tires just spin uncontroably in the snow with the .18tm

[FreeRideJunkie]

Ya, I live about half hour or so away from naperville/aurora area. Finally getting snow this year, last winter sucked.


Oh... you're not too far then. Get on chitownrc.com for sure. Bunch of local racers and bashers... great group.

[Prelude14WRX]

Oh... you're not too far then. Get on chitownrc.com for sure. Bunch of local racers and bashers... great group.

I have checked it out a couple times just to see what it is....Ill have to look into it.

[Cray]

I run my 4x4 stampede in the snow, and I decided to grab some video today.

Enjoy: http://www.cmcarthur.com/videos/interests/rc/4x4_stampede_snow_2005-12-11.mpg

Let me know what you think.

[irleet]

sweet

[Prelude14WRX]

Here's a few pics of my car running.....

[Prelude14WRX]

2nd pic

[Prelude14WRX]

My little bro drove while I worked the camera.....

[dub-c]

I run my 4x4 stampede in the snow, and I decided to grab some video today.

Enjoy: http://www.cmcarthur.com/videos/interests/rc/4x4_stampede_snow_2005-12-11.mpg

Let me know what you think.
That was cool. It handled pretty well too besides the controlled donuts towards the end.

[Cray]

The biggest problem, obviously, is traction. So much power being put down to a slippery surface equals fish tails! I enjoy it though.

[Giant655]

nothing, not a gosh darn thing, it would bring a tear to my eyes to put it out on some FROZEN WATER!!! LOL
I thought water was always a no-no, even with preventive maintenance

[Noob33]

i live in coonecticut lol 2 days ago we goty a foot of snow too bad my rc10gt donty work



gotta get the pull start on then prob get the flodded engine unflodded

[quicklimegirl]

Me stupid. 30 seconds in snow with E-MAXX = meltdown.....again

[adrcracing]

I think I like running in the snow better than anything. I run a JPS Clod. I run bushings, wrap the electronics in plastic and tape it around the plastic. I've never had a problem, the Clod runs great in the snow! The big tires and 4x4x4 action rocks! http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/rock1.gif

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/71d92e28.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/7e44be84.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/clodsnow4.jpg


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/743d2e83.jpg

[IAmLink]

ive only run my nmt in the snow once. and i wont be doing it again.

paddle tires. waterproofed radio gear. preheated the engine so i wouldnt have trouble tuning it. ran good but because i was in the montains the thin air made it hard on the engine. it just wasnt worth the hassle

[nomad1]

Those CLod pics are awesome. I miss the Clod I had. I never had the chance to run it it snow though. I guess I need to get the Nitroquake up and running sooner so I can shoot some pics of it.

[Prelude14WRX]

Nice pics adrcracing.......it would be fun to run in snow thats deeper than half an inch :p

[Prelude14WRX]

I know more people run in the snow and on the ice..........................

[josh222]

my savage

[cenracer1]

I run several trucks in the snow all the time... Mostly my older Kyosho USA-1 nitro as well as my Cen MT2 and GS Storm SUT.... I do not run any electric trucks because its not worth the risk to me when I have all these nitro's... The cen mt2 is by far the most fun because of the speed but the USA -1 goes thru even the deepest snow with those giant tires...

[MrCrash]

I run my Mini-T in the snow. Nothing is prepped. I just dry it out afterwards with compressed air and gravity.

Pics soon :D

[MrCrash]

http://mrcrash.250free.com/snow1.jpg
http://mrcrash.250free.com/snow4.jpg
http://mrcrash.250free.com/snow2.jpg
http://mrcrash.250free.com/snow3.jpg

[shadowghost1]

Mini T's are just awesome.

[MrCrash]

Mini T's are just awesome.
Yup!

Wanna buy one ;)

[Prelude14WRX]

Thats a nice lookin mini T MrCrash. When i ran my mini T in the sand by the IL river, it gliched and went straight into the river. Lol, after $100 or so...it works. Now it just sits in the basement.

It would be really easy to waterproof your car, just but the esc/reciever in a ballon. That way, your not risking a lot of money.

[Saboteur]

Snow is all gone now! Time to go run the onroads and rc10GT :).

[mttruck driver]

I run my Terra Crusher in the snow sometimes. Every once in a while, I take my MGT to the snow but not as often as my TC.

[P90Puma]

Best way to waterproof electric? (TC3 w/ Rally conv.)

[Prelude14WRX]

Best way to waterproof electric? (TC3 w/ Rally conv.)

Instead of repeating this article, Ill just give you a link.......
http://www.rccaraction.com/rc/articles/ht_snoproof.asp

[P90Puma]

thanks!

[adrcracing]

Took the Stampede out tonight! :D

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/snowpead1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/snowpead2.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/snowpead3.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/snowpead4.jpg


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/adrcracing/snowpead5.jpg

[TC4RACER]

i live in finland, its snowing as i speak! i still wish someone came out with studded tires for offroad cars........ i better make my own custom ones and take it out on the iceskateing rink!

[Prelude14WRX]

Nice pics adrcracing. My little brother has a stampede and runs it in the snow too. It runs pretty good, but the 2wd isnt the greatest when we run on the ice.

[cougarfan09]

ive ran my e-maxx bagged the electronics
wat did u bag the reciver with

[Prelude14WRX]

Well, I can help.....just put the reciever into a ballon. Then seal the end with a zip tie.

[Combatcm]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/combatcm/contest11.jpg

Video in the snow (http://tinyurl.com/7tz52)

I taped a wireless cam to my TX and let my computer record it.

[Legend_Car]

Well, I can help.....just put the reciever into a ballon. Then seal the end with a zip tie.


what he said.

[Prelude14WRX]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/combatcm/contest11.jpg

Video in the snow (http://tinyurl.com/7tz52)

I taped a wireless cam to my TX and let my computer record it.

Thats snow looked like ours...really frozen, untill it rained :(

[Popop]

Hi prelude
What's your truck ? Seems quite funny


Here's my snow ride till I assemble my 1:8 Xray with Paddle wheels, a waterproof Electric MT :

http://rcsaga.com/3/kyosho_megaforce/2005-09/23-800R.jpg
http://rcsaga.com/3/kyosho_megaforce/2005-09/26-800R.jpg
http://rcsaga.com/3/kyosho_megaforce/2005-08/016-640.jpg
http://rcsaga.com/3/kyosho_megaforce/2005-11/31-800.jpg
http://rcsaga.com/3/kyosho_megaforce/2005-11/35-800.jpg

Mods :
Speed-shifting removed (eliminate weight and gear overstress)
Slipper removed (useless)
Front train dogbones removed (too easily bent)
Epoxied pivot balls on hub carriers (pop off to easily)


Bye

[Prelude14WRX]

Hi prelude
What's your truck ? Seems quite funny

The red truck is Combatcm's.It's a CC-01 chassis(pajero chassis). My snow car is the orange TL-01 on page 1. The car now has kyosho buggy tires on it and the body is really hacked up. I also locked the rear diff with J&B weld.

I really like your truck....I bet its awesome in the snow. :D