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Savage Central Site upgrades.

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by Squid » Sat May 28, 2016 10:45 am » in Announcements

Oarie has been burning the midnight oil getting an update done to the site. We apparently lost a few posts including the one announcing the updates...

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Resurrecting the beast!

Last post by bordin34 « Tue Mar 13, 2018 2:17 pm
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by Hpi_Dirtdawg » Fri Feb 09, 2018 8:45 pm

I bought my Savage 25 and joined this site in 2004. I joined a track and raced every Sunday and probably spent about 4 grand that summer upgrading my...

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Tue Mar 13, 2018 2:17 pm
Vintage Kyosho Found in My Attic

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by Velocity_Stack » Thu Oct 13, 2016 12:27 am

Since I've been told to move on, that the relationship can continue no longer, I began to move my belongings.

As I'm in the process of moving my...

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Last post by SLAYERDUDE
Sun Oct 16, 2016 12:24 pm
My vintage Tamiya King Cab Hardbody, still runs awesome!

Last post by monsterjam « Sat Nov 14, 2015 1:56 pm
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by spokanevr4guy » Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:11 pm

I found this in the garage a few days ago and thought I'd tear her down and fix it. It was put in a box before I went to college and was forgotten...

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Last post by monsterjam
Sat Nov 14, 2015 1:56 pm
Christmas 2003

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by SV250 » Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:12 pm

My first Savage. S25.

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Last post by badboy
Sat Oct 24, 2015 10:13 pm
Your first R/C

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by flatfender » Wed Oct 13, 2004 5:12 pm
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my first R/C was a Tamiya Hornet

at the time I thought I had the coolest R/C out (hey I could beat my friends Frog :lol: )

but looking back it was...
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Last post by Mendoza
Sun Sep 06, 2015 6:58 am
Original HPI RS4 Pro - Brushless Beast

Last post by Mendoza « Sun Sep 06, 2015 6:54 am
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by Mendoza » Sun Sep 06, 2015 6:50 am

Found one of my old favourites. About 12 years old. It's an HPI twin carbon fibre plate road car - the chassis alone cost me $600 back then..Belt...

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Last post by Mendoza
Sun Sep 06, 2015 6:54 am
Tyco R/C anyone??

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by Stew » Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:28 pm
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Seeing how I didn't know what a hobby shop was till I was about 14, I would say my first Radio Controlled vehicle was the Tyco Bandit. You guys...
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Last post by ASBURY
Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:41 am
5 + years ago..savage rtr .21

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by tbill » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:40 pm
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anyone still have a stocker? funny how time goes by. .21 big block, hardly seems imaginable with all the .30's out there. no cam type servo saver, 2...
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Last post by mudman_7_9
Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:24 pm
Savage?

Last post by johny723 « Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:08 pm
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by XxShibbxX » Tue Apr 22, 2003 1:26 pm

do u guys ever think the savage will become a memory lane product :( i hate to wonder but what if the come out with a Savage 2 with like all new...

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Last post by johny723
Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:08 pm
For those over 35

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by SniffinFumes » Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:45 pm
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you oughta remember these, man i miss them :D
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Last post by realsickclown
Sun Mar 24, 2013 6:58 am
so cool old school

Last post by bifftit « Thu Sep 06, 2012 4:50 am
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by SniffinFumes » Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:37 pm

man this thing is just cool. man look at that remote, looks like something my great grandpa used for detecting nuclear radiation in the 50's :lol:...

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Thu Sep 06, 2012 4:50 am
Nice Surprise Dropped Off Today...

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by MountainCat » Sun Feb 14, 2010 12:23 am

Had Uhaul renter come in today to rent a trailer and came back with a box of RC stuff and just gave it to me! A quick glance at the manual for it...

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Last post by rumpity_z28
Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:03 am
mardave

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by cabbie » Tue Mar 29, 2005 6:33 am

anyone rememmber the Mardave Marauder?

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Last post by jetsmike73
Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:44 am
1993 Tamiya Super Hornet (need info/parts)

Last post by Roadshop « Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:59 pm
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by Iguy » Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:25 pm

Hey guys,
I have a friend who has a super hornet and we want more info. Specifically we would like to know where we can go online to get parts....

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Last post by Roadshop
Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:59 pm
Tamiya Sand Scorcher

Last post by phiver « Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:12 am
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by phiver » Thu Sep 23, 2010 12:50 pm

yeah, finally i got it!

i'm glad that i could fullfill myself a childhood dream.
i've always wanted that one and well, now i can have it!
ahh, it...

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Last post by phiver
Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:12 am
Check out this vintage video! HYSTERICAL!

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by spokanevr4guy » Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:32 pm

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Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:20 am
USA-1!

Last post by rcaircraftnut « Tue Oct 05, 2010 3:39 pm
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by steve286ca » Mon Nov 07, 2005 7:26 pm

I've had two, one still lives in my basement I started it last summer and it still runs like a champ! :lol: The other was sold about a year ago to a...

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Last post by rcaircraftnut
Tue Oct 05, 2010 3:39 pm
DYNAMIC MODELS PORSCHE One the first R/C's EVER! 60's/70's

Last post by spokanevr4guy « Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:20 am
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by spokanevr4guy » Wed Jun 02, 2010 4:36 pm

So I now have in my posession one of the oldest RC cars I've ever seen. It's so old I can't find any information on it at all. Anywhere. If anyone...

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Last post by spokanevr4guy
Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:20 am
Trying to remember a toys name

Last post by nitrotrippertje « Sat Mar 06, 2010 8:58 am
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by benjamin01986 » Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:13 pm

Im trying to remember the name of a toy from around say 1995ish. They were about 1/24 in size and they were designed like military type looking...

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Last post by nitrotrippertje
Sat Mar 06, 2010 8:58 am
I totally had this buggy. It was my first REAL non-Tyco R/C.

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by spokanevr4guy » Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:06 am

Oh man, does this video bring back memories. I used to think Associated and the RC-(Insert number and letters here) was the end all be all R/C. It's...

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Last post by midnightrider
Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:03 pm
STOMPER 4X4X4

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by SV250 » Mon Mar 07, 2005 12:12 pm
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My freind just brought one to work. Not r/c but they were still cool for their day. Anybody remember loosing those under the couch, etc :lol:
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Last post by xtremesavage
Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:16 pm
Did anyone own a schumacher nitro 10 mark 1?

Last post by ZooTv « Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:47 am
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by NOHOPE » Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:42 pm

Just interested if anyone else owned a schumacher nitro 10 mark 1

I loved mine and it was a long time ago!!!!

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Last post by ZooTv
Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:47 am
Tamiya Boomerang and Blackfoot

Last post by Aaronstang « Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:17 am
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by SavagePicco » Sat Sep 20, 2003 12:02 am

First RC was a Blackfoot and then came the Boomerang.

Not sure if the Boomerang was released under the same name in the U.S.

Anyone know?

It's a...

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Last post by Aaronstang
Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:17 am
Classic Savages

Last post by henryhirise « Sun Sep 21, 2008 4:41 am
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by MX_125SX » Sat Sep 20, 2008 6:00 pm

After seeing some .25's crawling back to life around here i figured i'd make a thread dedicated to the ol .21's and .25's. So post what ever your...

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Last post by henryhirise
Sun Sep 21, 2008 4:41 am
20yr old racetruck

Last post by Dukk « Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:27 pm
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by T-Bird » Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:45 am

does anyone remember these beasts?the wheels are sees aluminum champ 500.still in very good condition.

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Last post by Dukk
Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:27 pm
kyosho datsun 10

Last post by eXunforgiven « Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:00 pm
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by Lorduss » Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:07 am

For those of you have realy been in this hobby a while and rember odds and ends... (not describing my self by the way)
about 13+ years ago or so. my...

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Last post by eXunforgiven
Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:00 pm
Trackmaster Transmission RC-10

Last post by red_rock_rc « Wed May 21, 2008 6:32 pm
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by topsportsmancamaro » Tue May 16, 2006 5:04 pm

I am looking for a belt that goes on a Trackmaster Transmision for an RC-10.Yes it is old-circa 87 or sooo. Thanks

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Last post by red_rock_rc
Wed May 21, 2008 6:32 pm
Anyone with the old rc10 gold tub .........

Last post by CHASER « Sun May 11, 2008 8:15 pm
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by 03zincyellowcobra » Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:55 am

i need someone i can ask some questions to about this Rc buggy. I have one and want to make some changes to it.....please pm me

thanks

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Last post by CHASER
Sun May 11, 2008 8:15 pm
MRC thunder king

Last post by Thunderbruiser « Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:17 am
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by joedirt27 » Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:06 pm

did anyone have these things other than me.my got burnt in a house fire about 10 years ago.this thing had dual servos dual motors dual battery packs...

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Last post by Thunderbruiser
Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:17 am
A Couple I miss some vintage some new

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by Thunderbruiser » Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:14 am

Well this is my first MRC Electric ThunderKing I bought on ebay for $30 bucks did the job well and then i tried to put a bl in it but the hv maxx was...

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Last post by Thunderbruiser
Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:14 am
My Old Clodbuster

Last post by Vroom « Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:50 am
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by CRUSADER » Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:38 pm

Yep, I finally dug it out ...

First thing down off the shelf, though, was the transmitter. Everything was pretty dusty...

Now check...

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Last post by Vroom
Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:50 am
how about clod buster

Last post by CRUSADER « Wed Jan 02, 2008 1:38 am
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by smalls92 » Tue Oct 18, 2005 7:34 pm

i had one of these when i was 13 yrs old here is one for sale on eaby check it out never assembled

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Last post by CRUSADER
Wed Jan 02, 2008 1:38 am
Cox Engine Dragster

Last post by ozzman « Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:55 am
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by whipnet » Sat Oct 06, 2007 6:32 pm

The one that started it all for me.

These things came out in the early 70's and I got one. There was no steering, you just started it and hoped it...

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Last post by ozzman
Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:55 am
first posts

Last post by jesse096 « Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:51 am
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by MX_125SX » Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:33 pm
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WOW. Today i was thinking about what i was like when i first got to SC. So, i went back and looked at my very first posts. pretty amazing at how far...
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Last post by jesse096
Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:51 am
Any ideas what these are???

Last post by bendover « Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:17 am
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by Cidghoul » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:18 pm

My buddy dumped this lot of cars and trucks on me and I have no clue what any of them are.Im mostly interested in this first one

and a...

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Last post by bendover
Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:17 am
Tamiya is re-releasing the FROG !!!!

Last post by DirtmagnetXSS « Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:24 pm
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by cobramaxx » Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:19 pm

Check out this link FROG RE-RELEASE

Next they need to re-release the original Wild Willy and Willys Wheeler!!

Maybe the Blackfoot is next??(same...

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Last post by DirtmagnetXSS
Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:24 pm
KYOSHO AERO STREAK

Last post by SavageGR « Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:53 am

by SavageGR » Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:53 am

Hi guys!! I am a new member of this wonderful site.Just to tell you that i am collecting old rc vehicles and discontinued kits.I own a Kyosho Aero...

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Last post by SavageGR
Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:53 am
My first r/c

Last post by Vroom « Mon Dec 25, 2006 4:04 am

by Vroom » Mon Dec 25, 2006 4:04 am

Optima my dad got for me when I was a lad.

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Last post by Vroom
Mon Dec 25, 2006 4:04 am
Grasshopper/Hornet

Last post by Smokin « Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:36 pm

by Smokin » Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:36 pm

:D :D Just picked up my Grasshopper and Hornet today from High Octane Hobbies. They were my first real R/C cars at least ones that I could drive...

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Last post by Smokin
Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:36 pm
Vinatge HPI

Last post by 1rclovinkid « Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:56 pm
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by Savage_star » Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:01 am

How long has HPI been around ?? and what was some of there first stuff ?? Vintage stuff is awsome. lol wouldn't mind bashing with some vintage HPI

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Last post by 1rclovinkid
Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:56 pm
original RC Monster truck

Last post by JasonS « Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:35 pm
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by CRSMP5 » Mon Mar 10, 2003 11:30 pm
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First i have to say only one thing.. this info came from i have to add this cause this is what started all our monster truck needs, it is the...
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Last post by JasonS
Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:35 pm
monster beetle

Last post by bblair « Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:42 pm
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by baseballprep32 » Sun Oct 01, 2006 8:59 pm

anyone know a good site to get monster beetle parts..all i need is the rear end..other wise this truck is awesome..only been ran for maybe an hour...

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Last post by bblair
Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:42 pm
Pirate 10

Last post by ozzman « Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:10 am
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by HPIJosh222 » Sat Sep 02, 2006 3:21 am

I was working at my hobby shop and I found this old thing in a box full of junk. It was all dusty but in great shape and it hasn't been used much...

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Last post by ozzman
Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:10 am
Kyosho indy car?

Last post by ThrillaInManila « Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:47 pm
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by usaski1 » Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:11 pm

Didnt Kyosho make a nitro indy car? I cant seem to find it, but my wife wants an indy car bad. Anyone know of any still-in-production indy cars?...

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Last post by ThrillaInManila
Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:47 pm
Tamiya Stryker

Last post by usaski1 « Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:13 pm

by usaski1 » Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:13 pm

Anone used to have a Tamiya Stryker? It was basically shaped like an

off-road indy car! I ued to have one, but gave it away eons ago... It is most...

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Last post by usaski1
Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:13 pm
Kyosho Nitro Blizzard/ Kyosho Cart

Last post by 85burbanator « Sat Jul 15, 2006 1:35 pm
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by MonsterMan » Sun Oct 23, 2005 7:15 pm

Anyone ever own these? If ya still got em post some pictures. Kyosho I hear is going to bring back a lot of the Rare Vintage dis-continued rc's soon....

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Last post by 85burbanator
Sat Jul 15, 2006 1:35 pm
Kyosho Wildcat Circuit 10 Buggy

Last post by savagefoo « Wed May 31, 2006 9:23 pm

by savagefoo » Wed May 31, 2006 9:23 pm

Im restoring this bad little buggy. And i need a front a-arm, if anyone has one id be much ablidged to buy it off ya. Is it aluminum of diecast, i...

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Last post by savagefoo
Wed May 31, 2006 9:23 pm
which one

Last post by HamiltonSavageX « Mon May 08, 2006 9:01 pm
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by VegasNitro » Fri Jul 30, 2004 3:20 pm

I've been looking through this forum and even though I wasn't alive in the eighties I really want an old buggy. I've narrowed my search down to 2,...

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Last post by HamiltonSavageX
Mon May 08, 2006 9:01 pm
traxxas T-maxx

Last post by FrankyRizzo « Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:17 pm
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by CRSMP5 » Sat Aug 14, 2004 3:03 pm
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who ever buys one now is buying vintage rc.. :lol:
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Last post by FrankyRizzo
Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:17 pm
throw back bodies(old school man)

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by twisted84toyota » Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:16 am

I remember when I started into R/C back in the mid 80's EVERYTHING was painted with flourescent paint and all the wheels were too ,Hot...

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Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:16 am

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