Parts and Supplies

Here it is! This is a listing of the parts and supplies that we have bought, how much we have paid, and the running total. I figured it would be fun to keep a running log of this stuff. Perhaps this would be a good place for someone interested in finding the cost of breaking into this hobby. Or better yet, if someone knows of a much better deal then what I am paying for something they can email me. :) I do prefer to support the local hobby shop when I can. Also, being impatient unless I can save more then a buck or two I tend not to order online anyway. Things like consumables I do prefer to get the cheapest way possible. Glow plugs and fuel are the two biggest things. I think we are paying to much for them. These are parts and supplies for two trucks. Don't let this daunt you if you want to get into this hobby. :) Just remember, it is a hobby not a toy!

Right now this page is only listing our T-Maxx prices. I'll be getting the parts list information for our other vehicles as time permits.

My Truck, est $1074
The initial purchase
T-maxx 429
Fuel 25
Extra glow plug 4
Fuel bottle 7
Multi wrench 12
Total 477

After a collision with a curb during the break in
RPM A-arms 12
two proline shocks 20
Total 32

While helping break in the second truck I took mine curb climbing.
I managed to chew the teeth off of the spur gear. A minor repair.
70 tooth spur gear 4

A few necessary items
Dynamite race guard 30
Proline Hum V body 20
paint 4
50 wt shock oil 4
Total 58

A little bump while tuning the motor
Front Bulkheads 4
Front Skidplate 8
Total 12

After a jump gone wrong
spair axles 9
Fuel tank 17
Two more glow plugs 9
RPM Bulkhead braces 9
Total 44

I did a poor job cutting the hummer body, I didn't have any lexan
scissors yet and it wasn't worth painting. I needed a new body.
Proline GMC racing body 20 (This happens to be the body in the pic.)
Two more colors of paint 8
Lexan scissors 10
Two more glow plugs 9
New gallon of Blue thunder fuel 24
Four AA NimH receiver batteries 16
Total 87

The stock a-arms are prone to breaking. The shock towers and
body mounts also bend to much from impacts. RPM parts were
ordered as a cheap solution.
Three sets of RPM a-arms 36
Two RPM shock towers 34
RPM front and rear bumpers 18
RPM long body mounts 8
RPM front and rear skid plates 14
Two more glow plugs 9
Rechargable glow plug warmer 30
Total 149

After trying to lower my shift point so I could get into second gear
a bit earlier I adjusted it a hair to much and melted the center of
my spur gear. Another minor repair needed.
72 tooth spur gear 4
Friction pegs 5
Total 9

After the shock caps popped off one to many times while jumping
I decided to get better shocks. There were a few impulse buys too.
The addition of a servo cage was seems a good idea since I like to
jump. Also we didn't have fuel filters yet so I ordered a pair.
Traxxas big bore shocks 74
Dynamite chassi braces 36
Dynamite aluminum center skid 10
Ballistic Stupidity front and rear skid plates 36
Ballistic Stupidity servo cage 15
Dynamite fuel filter 5
Air filter oil 6
Total 182

A set of shock socks to enhance the "cool" factor.
Shock Socks 20

Dad's Truck, est $775
We picked up a second truck for my dad.
Second T-maxx 419
Dynamite race guard 30
Four more glow plugs 18
Super glue for the tires 3
RPM bulkhead braces 9
Total 479

When we needed to know the temp of the new maxx we grabbed a temp gun.
Laser temp gun 94
Two more spur gears 9
Friction pegs 5
Two more glow plugs 9
A forty pack of AAs 10
Four NimH AA reciever batteries 16
NimH charger 40
Total 183

Some basic supplies and upgrades.
Denatured alcohol 5
Engine O ring set 5
Dynamite fuel filter 5
Ballistic Stupidity servo cage 15
Two more glow plugs 9
Friction pegs 5
Total 44

After hearing about the RPM stuff I got he ordered some himself.
Dynamite C cell glow warmer 10
Total 10

No one likes to stick with a stock body for to long.
Proline Panel truck body 20
Paint 4
C-cell NimH charger 15
Total 39

I convinced him to get a set of socks too.
Shock Socks 20