Fyrstormer's Garage

(this thread is mirrored at RCTech.net and at RCCrawler.com)

After seeing someone else do it, I got the idea to assemble the list of RCs I've owned and the information about them into a single thread. Here's my garage, listed (approximately) in order of purchase.

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To start with, an overview:

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2013

Losi Mini Desert Truck
Status: Sold
Role: My first hobby-grade RC, Mini RWD parking-lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: Losi dual-disc slipper clutch; steel gears; ball diff; headlights and taillight; larger tires from Associated RC18MT; ceramic/stainless bearings
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/01/losi-mini-desert-truck.html
Reason For Selling: Outgrew it

Helion Animus 18tr
Status: Sold
Role: My second hobby-grade RC, Mini 4WD parking lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: Stronger diff parts from Duratrax Vendetta; GPM aluminum steering knuckles for Associated RC18T; GPM aluminum shocks; larger tires from HSP 1/18 monster truck; ceramic/stainless bearings
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/01/2013-helion-animus.html
Reason For Selling: Outgrew it

ECX Mini Ruckus
Status: Sold
Role: Mini 4WD off-road truck
Noteworthy Mods: LRP Fusion Micro rebuildable 380 brushed motor; modified Losi Mini 8ight aluminum slipper clutch; Losi Mini Late Model aluminum shocks; ceramic/stainless bearings
Build Thread: none; never completed build
Reason For Selling: Fatal flaw -- diffs too weak, no upgrades available

Turnigy Nitro Buggy
Status: Retired
Role: Nitro mini 4WD parking lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: OFNA Picco P-Zero .08 engine; hardened-steel clutch bell and spur gear; stronger parts from Turnigy Nitro Circus 1/16 truck and Kyosho Mini Inferno buggy; HPI Pirelli rally tires; ceramic/stainless bearings
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/01/2013-turnigy-nitro-buggy.html
Reason For Retiring: From a usage perspective, my RS4 rally car can handle the same terrain, and it's faster and quieter, but this was my first nitro and I can't bear to sell it.

HPI Savage XS
Status: Sold
Role: High-speed 4WD on-road/off-road truck
Noteworthy Mods: Hardened-steel diff outdrives; ceramic/stainless bearings; better tires; HPI aluminum shocks; front swaybar; headlights and taillights
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/01/2013-hpi-savage-xs.html
Reason For Selling: Unpredictable handling at high speed, inadequate off-road capability

2014

Associated Mini Rival
Status: Sold
Role: Mini 4WD off-road truck
Noteworthy Mods: MIP Shiny Drive CVDs; MIP steel ball-diff outdrives; Driven productions pinion/spur cover; Losi Mini-T shocks
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/01/2014-associated-mini-rival.html
Reason For Selling: Just never drove it anymore

ECX Smash
Status: Sold
Role: Lunch-break toy
Noteworthy Mods: none
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/01/2014-ecx-smash.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't use it enough

HPI Nitro Bullet ST
Status: Mothballed
Role: High-power nitro off-road basher
Noteworthy Mods: Losi 3.4 engine, center differential, dual brakes, hardened-steel outdrives, ceramic/stainless bearings, HPI heavy-duty aluminum chassis braces
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/01/2014-hpi-nitro-bullet-st.html

Traxxas Mini E-Revo
Status: Sold
Role: Mini 4WD on-road/off-road truggy with a fun oversized motor, Speedbump jumper
Noteworthy Mods: Traxxas CVD axles; steel transmission gears; RPM A-arms and bumpers; Hot Racing aluminum shocks; TheToyz aluminum chassis braces
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/01/2014-traxxas-mini-e-revo.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't use it anymore; rally cars took over the same role

Axial Wraith
Status: In Service
Role: Rock crawler, Trail truck
Noteworthy Mods: RC4WD AX2 2-speed gearbox; endbell cooling fan for motor; all-steel drivetrain; upgraded stock axles w/ 5x13 pinion bearings and steel beef tubes; titanium steering and suspension linkages
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/01/2014-axial-wraith.html

Losi Mini SCT
Status: Sold
Role: Mini RWD parking lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: Traxxas 1/16 Slash tires, modified Losi Mini-T dual-disc slipper clutch; ball diff; lots of lead ballast in the back
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/01/2014-losi-mini-sct.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't handle the way I wanted it to

ECX Mini Torment
Status: Sold
Role: Mini 4WD parking lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: Traxxas 1/16 Slash tires; Losi Mini Late Model shocks; Hot Racing CVD axles; modified Losi Mini 8ight aluminum slipper clutch
Build Thread: none, never completed build
Reason For Selling: Fatal flaw -- diffs too weak, no upgrades available

2015

Traxxas Summit
Status: In Service
Role: Monster truck with mud-bogging capability
Noteworthy Mods: Pro-Line Rock Rage tires, vented; Traxxas sealed center CVD axles; LEM low-lash transmission shift puck; purple-stripe front springs, blue-stripe rear springs, E-Revo front swaybar fitted; Installed ball-bearings in Titan 775 stock motor, changed gearing to 17/65 take advantage of improved motor performance; HPP 17mm hex adaptors; Blue Bird BMS-373MG micro servos; Custom LED lights, quick-disconnect wiring harness for body lights
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-traxxas-summit.html

Traxxas Telluride
Status: In Service
Role: Trail truck, Loaner
Noteworthy Mods: Drilled extra lower-shock-mount holes on the front A-arms to increase front suspension travel; added RPM Slash rear bumper to stock wheelie-bar cage; locked front diff; MIP X-CVD axles for the Stampede 4x4; better tires
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-traxxas-telluride.html

HPI Nitro Bullet MT
Status: In Service
Role: Moderate-power nitro off-road basher, Loaner
Noteworthy Mods: Drilled extra holes in the suspension arms to lengthen suspension travel and raise ride height for driving in grass; Mechanical drag-brake to keep kids from breaking each other's ankles when they forget how to stop
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-hpi-nitro-bullet-mt.html

ECX Ruckus
Status: Sold
Role: Loaner
Noteworthy Mods: Stiffened servo-saver with extra metal springs; added Circuit wheelie-bar; MIP X-CVD axles from the Stampede 4x4; better tires; 4000KV brushless system
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-ecx-ruckus.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't use it enough when it wasn't being loaned out

HPI Nitro RS4 3 Evo+ Rally
Status: In Service
Role: Nitro 4WD parking lot racer, Rally car
Noteworthy Mods: Raised and softened suspension; added swaybars; steel brake disc with sintered pads; titanium turnbuckles; stainless suspension pins with rear brace
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-hpi-nitro-rs4-3-evo-rally.html

Axial Yeti
Status: Sold
Role: Large high-speed 4WD off-road truck, Trail truck
Noteworthy Mods: Front swaybar from the HPI Savage XS; carbon-fiber adjustable rear axle truss; titanium upper-rear suspension links; steel beef tubes in rear axle; Crawler Innovations Double Deuce 5.5" tire foams
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-axial-yeti.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't use it enough

Tamiya FF-04 Evo
Status: Cannibalized
Role: FWD parking lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: none
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-tamiya-ff-04-evo.html
Reason For Cannibalizing: Not enough forward traction, battery wasn't properly retained

Arrma Raider
Status: In Service
Role: RWD parking lot racer, Speedbump jumper
Noteworthy Mods: BLX metal-gear transmission; Team Durango axles; Team Durango big-bore shocks; better tires; replaced fake headlights with real headlights, added taillight; steel skid-screws on rear shock tower; extra cross-bracing on both shock towers
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-arrma-raider.html

Vaterra Slickrock
Status: Sold
Role: Mini rock crawler
Noteworthy Mods: Custom 4-link front and rear suspension; weighted wheels with lead tennis racquet balancing tape; metal-gear transmission; modified Mini-T dual-disc slipper clutch; 380 motor; Chisel 1.9" tires
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-vaterra-slickrock.html
Reason For Selling: Too small, got stuck too easily

Associated Mini Apex
Status: Sold
Role: Living-room racer
Noteworthy Mods: MIP Shiny Drive CVDs, MIP steel ball-diff outdrives
Build Thread: none, too stock to justify the effort
Reason For Selling: Didn't use it enough

Traxxas Stampede 4x4 "Wet Weather Edition"
Status: Sold
Role: Wet-weather off-road truck
Noteworthy Mods: As much stainless-steel as possible; ceramic/stainless bearings; Traxxas Slash 4x4 center diff
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-traxxas-stampede-wet-weather.html
Reason For Selling: Got bored with it and eventually started driving it like I wanted it to break, which is unhealthy

Traxxas T-Maxx Classic
Status: In Service
Role: Large nitro off-road truck w/reverse gear
Noteworthy Mods: Losi 3.4 engine; T-Maxx 3.3 transmission w/ reverse gear and OptiDrive controller; BuKu adjustable clutch; T-Maxx 3.3 sealed center CVDs; MIP X-CVD wheel axles; HPI Savage wheels and tires; RPM bulkheads and center skidplate; Traxxas aluminum chassis braces
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-traxxas-t-maxx-classic.html

Tamiya XV-01
Status: In Service
Role: 4WD parking lot racer, Rally car
Noteworthy Mods: All available Tamiya upgrade parts
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-tamiya-xv-01.html

Tamiya XV-01 R
Status: In Service
Role: Rear-motor parking lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: Relocated motor to rear of chassis, Exotek aluminum rear axles
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-tamiya-xv-01-r.html

Caster Racing S10N
Status: Thrown Away
Role: Cold-weather nitro buggy
Noteworthy Mods: Aluminum hubs; CVD axles; HPI 3-shoe aluminum clutch w/ 17t 32p Firestorm clutch bell; custom rear chassis brace made from DuBro links and steel all-thread rod, better tires
Build Thread: none, never completed build
Reason For Throwing Away: Fatal flaw -- A-arms too brittle, no aftermarket bodies

Tamiya XV-01 T
Status: Repurposed
Role: Trail truck, Scale pickup truck
Noteworthy Mods: Tamiya XV-01 long-damper conversion kit; Better-fitting body shell; RC4WD tractor-trailer tires and 1.7" steel beadlock wheels
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-tamiya-xv-01t.html
Reason For Repurposing: Center of gravity was too high, couldn't corner well enough

Tamiya XV-01 SH-AWD
Status: In Service
Role: High-precision parking-lot racer
Noteworthy Mods: Undersized front pulley, and a rear pulley with a one-way bearing, to produce a FWD drivetrain with part-time 4WD
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2015-tamiya-xv-01-sh-awd.html

Tamiya TB-04R Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Exotek aluminum rear axles, titanium/aluminum screw kit

HPI Nitro RS4 3 SS Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Lots of purple accessories for maximum bling; titanium turnbuckles; carbon-fiber upper chassis brace; stainless suspension pins with rear brace; MIP CVDs and universal-joint center driveshafts; heavy-duty diff gears and outdrives

2016

HPI Nitro MT2
Status: In Service
Role: Winter nitro basher
Noteworthy Mods: Stainless fasteners, lots of old HPI upgrade parts, titanium turnbuckles, aluminum hubs, full ceramic bearings, engine tuned for cold weather, ceramic engine bearings for rustproofness, tire chains when needed
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-hpi-nitro-mt2.html

Traxxas Telluride #2
Status: Sold
Role: Loaner
Noteworthy Mods: Drilled extra lower-shock-mount holes on the front A-arms to increase front suspension travel; added RPM Slash rear bumper to stock wheelie-bar cage; semi-locked front diff (silly putty); better tires
Reason For Selling: Didn't need a loaner anymore, so it just sat around taking up space
Build Thread: none, too similar to my first Telluride

Tamiya XV-01 FF
Status: Cannibalized
Role: FWD rally car
Noteworthy Mods: Removed rear drivetrain, built aluminum long-damper-spec shocks using TRF/Yeah Racing/generic Tamiya shock parts, several limited-edition FF-04 black aluminum parts
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-tamiya-xv-01-ff.html
Reason For Cannibalizing: Didn't drive it enough now that I have a FF-03R

Associated SC10B
Status: In Service
Role: Off-road/Winter buggy
Noteworthy Mods: Better tires, removed nerf bars, titanium turnbuckles and aluminum hubs
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-associated-sc10b.html

Vaterra Twin Hammers DT
Status: Sold
Role: Solid-axle stadium truck
Noteworthy Mods: Stadium truck tires, big battery tray, swaybars, lowered suspension, widened track-width, ball-cup steering links to eliminate travel-binding from stock links
Build Thread: none, never completed build
Reason For Selling: Didn't handle the way I wanted it to

Tamiya DF-03Ra
Status: In Service
Role: Rally car, nighttime-driving car
Noteworthy Mods: HPI Pirelli rally tires, TRF shocks, lifted suspension, slipper clutch, RC-Square steel center driveshaft cups, RC-Square aluminum steering rack, custom-modified front hubs, Tamiya double-cardan front axles, GPM CVD rear axles, running lights
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-tamiya-df-03ra.html

Tamiya TB-04R "Cobblestone Edition"
Status: In Service
Role: Mid-rear-motor touring car suitable for rough pavement
Noteworthy Mods: Long shock eyelets, raised shock-tower mounts, Exotek aluminum rear axles
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-tamiya-tb-04r-cobblestone-edition.html

Tamiya CC-01 "Unimog"
Status: Sold
Role: Scale-model military/rally truck
Noteworthy Mods: Ball bearings, beadlock wheels, aluminum steering rack, aluminum 4-link kit, high-speed spur gear from www.rc4x4-shop.com
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-tamiya-cc-01-unimog.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't handle the way I wanted it to

HPI Nitro RS4 3 SS Electric Conversion
Status: In Service
Role: Electric-converted nitro touring car
Noteworthy Mods: RC-Monster electric motor mount, OFNA 2-speed transmission, Tamiya TRF shocks, carbon-fiber upper deck, titanium turnbuckles
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-hpi-nitro-rs4-3-ss-electric_16.html

Tamiya XV-01TC Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Double-cardan front axles, Exotek aluminum rear axles, tungsten-carbide diff balls, titanium/aluminum screws

Tamiya FF-03R Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Front spool, double-cardan front axles, 3Racing aluminum rear blind-axles, 3Racing carbon-fiber servo protector plate, stripped swaybars so the original colors wouldn't clash with the rest of the chassis, titanium screws

Tamiya TA-05 v2 Gold Edition Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Double-cardan front axles, Exotek aluminum rear axles, de-anodized front spool so the original color wouldn't clash with the rest of the chassis, tungsten-carbide diff balls, titanium screws

Tamiya DF-03Ra Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Lowered suspension, clear-blue shock and chassis parts, RC-Square steel center driveshaft drive cups, RC-Square aluminum ball-bearing steering assembly, Yeah Racing rear diff outdrives, tungsten-carbide diff balls, titanium screws

Losi Baja Rey
Status: Sold
Role: Solid-rear-axle off-road truck (third time's the charm! this one actually works well!)
Noteworthy Mods: 30K silicone oil in center diff, light grease in front diff, lots of Losi aluminum upgrades, modified rear axle with oversize inner pinion bearing, Pro-Line Baja KR2 tires and F-11 beadlock wheels
Build Thread: (none, too stock to justify the effort)
Reason For Selling: Eventually just got bored with it

HPI Nitro RS4 3 Evo+ #2 3.4
Status: Repurposed
Role: Speed-runner
Noteworthy Mods: Losi 3.4 engine; Single-speed conversion; High-ratio gears; Locked front diff; MIP Shiny Drive CVDs; HPI titanium turnbuckles; Tamiya shocks; Orange, silver, and de-anodized aluminum parts
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-hpi-nitro-rs4-3-evo-34.html
Reason For Repurposing: Driving fast in a straight line gets old after a while

Axial SCX10 II
Status: In Service
Role: Scale-accurate trail truck
Noteworthy Mods: SSD steel/titanium links, SSD diff covers, Pro-Line front bumper, Pro-Line FaultLine 1.9" beadlock wheels, Axial Falken Wildpeak 1.9" tires, steel pivot balls, brass axle and hub weights, quick-disconnect wiring harness for body lights, slightly lowered suspension, Hot Racing overdrive front diff gears
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-axial-scx10-ii.html

Axial Wraith MT
Status: Sold
Role: Solid-axle monster truck
Noteworthy Mods: Chassis-mounted servo, monster-truck tires, lots of Vanquish parts, 550-size brushless motor, unlocked diffs
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-axial-wraith-mt.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't drive it enough; I guess I wanted to build it more than I wanted to use it

Traxxas Slash
Status: In Service
Role: Alright, alright, I finally got a short-course truck!
Noteworthy Mods: Pro-Line Dodge Ram body, Holmes TorqueMaster Pro 550 11t brushed motor, cooling fans on the motor and ESC, FLM sealed diff, Team Associated slipper clutch, Pro-Line ProTrac suspension, lots of RPM parts
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-traxxas-slash.html

MST CMX
Status: Sold
Role: A small truck to use my Pro-Line Chisel 1.9" tires
Noteworthy Mods: CFX front-motor conversion kit, RC4WD metal bumpers, aluminum suspension links, steel driveshafts, Pro-Line Chisel 1.9" tires, quick-disconnect harness for body lights
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-mst-cmx.html
Reason For Selling: Didn't use it enough

Vaterra Ascender
Status: In Service
Role: Another scale-accurate trail truck to keep my SCX10 II company
Noteworthy Mods: Full-size battery tray, SSD and STRC upgrade parts, slightly lowered suspension, brass hub weights, quick-disconnect wiring harness for body lights
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2016-vaterra-ascender.html

2017

Losi Ten-SCBE
Status: In Service
Role: 4WD off-road buggy (all my other buggies are RWD)
Noteworthy Mods: Pro-Line Badlands SC tires and F11 beadlock wheels
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2017-losi-ten-scbe.html

HPI Nitro RS4 2 Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: Lots of RS4 3 parts, Tamiya TRF shocks

HPI Nitro RS4 2
Status: In Service
Role: Belt-drive nitro touring car
Noteworthy Mods: Heavily-modified HPI .15FE engine, lots of RS4 3 parts, Tamiya TRF shocks, OFNA 2-speed transmission
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2017-hpi-nitro-rs4-2.html

Arrma Granite
Status: In Service
Role: High-torque wheelie-popper, Loaner
Noteworthy Mods: Metal-gear transmission, wheelie-bar with shock absorbers, STRC aluminum shock bodies, Traxxas captured-ball turnbuckles
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2017-arrma-granite.html

Tamiya DF-03Ra #2 2-Speed
Status: In Service
Role: A use for some cool vintage HPI parts I had
Noteworthy Mods: Vintage HPI RS4 MT 2-speed transmission, vintage Tamiya Dyna-Tech 02H motor w/ optional 10-turn armature, titanium turnbuckles, carbon-fiber shock towers
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2017-tamiya-df-03ra-2-2-speed.html

HPI Nitro MT2 #2 Electric Conversion
Status: Cannibalized
Role: Testbed for lots of ideas
Noteworthy Mods: Custom electric motor mount from RC-Monster, OFNA 2-speed transmission, Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster Pro 550 motor with custom 11-turn armature and Team Orion V2 endbell, carbon-fiber upper deck, HPI aluminum shocks, HPI titanium turnbuckles, Axial SCX10 II battery tray, Axial Wraith 13/43 underdrive diff gears
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2017-hpi-nitro-mt2-2-electric-conversion.html
Reason For Cannibalizing: Didn't handle the way I wanted it to, and I had better ideas for the custom parts

Traxxas TRX-4
Status: In Service
Role: The scale truck I wanted when I first started buying scale trucks
Noteworthy Mods: Holmes Hobbies motor, brass axle weights, Axial Falken Wildpeak tires, Pro-Line FaultLine 1.9 wheels, SSD titanium links, quick-disconnect wiring harness for body lights
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2017-traxxas-trx-4.html

Tamiya Boomerang
Status: Sold
Role: A vintage buggy, because why not?
Noteworthy Mods: 3Racing DF-03 CVDs, Hotshot center driveshaft and front swaybar, TRF swaybar links, JG fiberboard swaybar holders, Parma upper front suspension brace, CRP shock preload collars
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2017-tamiya-boomerang.html
Reason for Selling: I didn't want to risk crashing it, and I didn't want it to just be a shelf queen

2018

Tamiya DF-03 "Dark Impact"
Status: In Service
Role: Track buggy
Noteworthy Mods: Carbon-fiber shock towers, steering components from RC-Square, hubs from Yeah Racing, aluminum rear diff, aluminum rear CVDs, rear shock-tower braces, front hingepin brace from HPI RS4
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2018-tamiya-df-03-dark-impact.html

Tamiya FF-03R
Status: In Service
Role: Second attempt at a FWD touring car
Noteworthy Mods: DN-01 slipper clutch modified to fit a Traxxas Mini E-Revo spur gear, Tamiya TA-06 gear diff with lightweight outdrives, 3Racing lightweight rear blind-axles, Exotek aluminum caster blocks, 27t crawler motor with a very high FDR
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2018-tamiya-ff-03r.html

Kyosho Optima
Status: In Service
Role: Another vintage buggy
Noteworthy Mods: Kyosho factory-option universal axles, Traxxas ball-links where they would fit, Hot Bodies black steel turnbuckles, Tamiya DynaTech 02H vintage motor
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2018-kyosho-optima.html

Traxxas Slash 4x4
Status: In Service
Role: 4x4 short course truck for driving when the grass is too dense for the Slash RWD
Noteworthy Mods: Pro-Line ProTrac suspension and driveshafts; LCG chassis; custom-built Holmes Hobbies 11t 550 brushed motor
Build Thread: none; everyone and their second cousin's ex-wife knows how to build a Slash 4x4

Traxxas T-Maxx Classic #2 Electric Conversion
Status: In Service
Role: Electric 2-speed monster truck that can handle tall grass
Noteworthy Mods: Electric conversion using Titan 775 motor; T-Maxx 3.3 transmission w/ reverse gear and OptiDrive controller; T-Maxx 3.3 sealed center CVDs; MIP X-CVD wheel axles; HPI Savage wheels and tires; RPM bulkheads and center skidplate; Traxxas aluminum chassis braces
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2018-traxxas-t-maxx-classic-2-electric.html

HPI Nitro RS4 Mini
Status: In Service
Role: Mini nitro touring car (it's super kawaii! ^_^' )
Noteworthy Mods: Lightly-modified HPI .15FE engine, custom scale-accurate functional exhaust, Tamiya TRF shocks, single-speed transmission with one-way bearing to allow coasting
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2018-hpi-nitro-rs4-mini.html

Human
Status: In Service
Role: Mini-me
Noteworthy Mods: none yet; still stock
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2018-human.html

2019 - no new vehicles; too busy being a dad

2020

Associated Nitro TC3 Chassis
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: TRF shocks and suspension turnbuckles, K-Factory toe-blocks and brake/transmission support, Hot Bodies TMX18 engine (the heatsink matches my other nitro shelf queens!), Factory Team CVDs

Associated Nitro TC3
Status: In Service
Role: Finally a nitro touring car for my collection that isn't a HPI Nitro RS4!
Noteworthy Mods: TRF shocks and titanium suspension turnbuckles, K-Factory toe-blocks and brake-transmission support, Picco P12 engine, Factory Team CVDs, disabled stock servo-saver replaced with TRF servo saver
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2020-associated-nitro-tc3.html

Traxxas TRX-6
Status: In Service
Role: Dude, it's a freaking 6x6!
Noteworthy Mods: Holmes Hobbies CrawlMaster Pro 550 10t motor, steel skidplates, steel driveshafts, STRC brass portal housings, Traxxas overdrive front diff gears, 2nd-axle diff filled with Tamiya Anti-Wear Grease for better traction when the 2nd-axle diff is unlocked, rewired stock lights to automatically disconnect when the body is removed
Build Thread: none; too similar to my TRX-4

Traxxas Revo 4-Stroke
Status: Cannibalized
Role: Dude, it's a four-stroke monster truck!
Noteworthy Mods: Lightly-modified OS FS-40S-CX four-stroke engine with custom-made engine mount; Traxxas E-Revo center driveshafts cut-to-fit; HPI Savage 3.2" wheels and tires; STRC hubs and steering assembly; Traxxas E-Revo front swaybar fitted; stiffer springs to support the weight of the engine; Traxxas Summit elevated bumper supports and taller body posts cut-to-fit; Full Force RC aluminum bumpers
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2020-traxxas-revo-4-stroke.html
Reason For Cannibalizing: Amazingly, this truck was too heavy for even a huge .40 engine to move around in the grass

Losi Mini-T 2.0 40th Anniversary Edition
Status: Shelf Queen
Noteworthy Mods: none
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HPI Nitro RS4 3 Evo+ #3
Status: In Service
Role: General on-road nitro bashing without worrying about snapping belts
Noteworthy Mods: Lifted and softened suspension; Centax clutch; added swaybars; steel brake disc with sintered pads; titanium turnbuckles; stainless suspension pins with rear brace
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2020-hpi-nitro-rs4-3-evo-3.html

2021

Associated Nitro TC3 #2
Status: In Service
Role: Winter on-road car to complement my HPI Nitro MT2
Noteworthy Mods: TRF shocks and titanium suspension turnbuckles, lifted suspension, OS 12CV-RX engine, Factory Team CVDs, disabled stock servo-saver replaced with TRF servo saver
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/02/2021-associated-nitro-tc3-2-rally.html

Traxxas Slayer
Status: In Service
Role: A nitro short-course truck that won't bog down in grass
Noteworthy Mods: Short chassis and cut-down suspension arms, lifted suspension, Revo 2-speed reversing gearbox, OS 18TM engine
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/10/2021-traxxas-slayer.html

HPI Nitro Bullet 4-Stroke
Status: In Service
Role: A more suitably-sized truck to use my nifty O.S. 4-stroke engine
Noteworthy Mods: 4-stroke engine; Drilled extra holes in the suspension arms to lengthen suspension travel and raise ride height for driving in grass; Various aluminum upgrades
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2021/10/2021-hpi-nitro-bullet-4-stroke.html

2022

Yokomo GT-4W
Status: In Service
Role: A belt-driven nitro touring car to keep my Nitro RS4 2 company
Noteworthy Mods: Shortened wheelbase from 258mm to 255mm, factory-upgrade aluminum upper braces, custom HPI/OFNA 2-speed transmission, custom-made spacers and engine cradle
Build Thread: http://fyrstormer-rc.blogspot.com/2022/05/2022-yokomo-gt-4w.html