Kenny Carlile

Rustler Updates

After looking around at RC shops, I finally gave in and ordered the RPM bumper mount (Part # 80905) and motor protector (Part # 80915) that I was wanting for my Rustler.

Image from http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/

I bought a rear Slash bumper (Part # 5836) to mount on the RPM bumper mount, but it didn't come with the screws necessary to mount it and it can't mount with the RPM bumper mount, so for now it's just sitting in my toolbox as a spare.

I also picked up some extra body washers (Part # 1815), as I envision these getting lost and I was already picking some up for Mickey.

While we were picking up some parts for the Slash (see below), one of my dogs decided to chew up my antenna tube, cap, and wire. I ran back into the shop and picked up a new JR Parts receiver antenna (72/75MHz) (Part # JRPA170) and a new antenna tube and cap (I didn't get the details on this, but I'm assuming it's Part # ASC6338). I haven't installed it yet because it's working just fine. I'll wait until it gets a little more mangled (or eaten) before I replace it.

Slash Updates

On the Slash, I recently added the thickest and second thickets suspension shims to try to help with bottoming on landings. The extra weight on the Slash definitely impacts landings with the stock suspension settings.

Paxton bought some decals (Part # 9950) to decorate his Slash, although we haven't added them yet.

While we were in Idaho, we had an accidental collision between the two trucks, which resulted in a broken right rear bearing carrier on the Slash. I was surprised at this because the impact was relatively light. I suppose the bearing carrier could have already been damaged, but it seemed to be handling fine prior to this. Anyway, we picked up some replacement RPM rear bearing carriers (Part # 80382) and, while I was there, I also go the replacement RPM front bearing carriers (Part # 80372), because that will probably be the next piece to break, just like on the Rustler.

And thus concludes my OCD-driven RC parts update. Yes, I know no one reads this or cares. Yes, it's for my OCD-driven need to document every modification I make to these trucks.