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carmadbaker
11-10-08, 11:42 AM
Okay guys and girls, its now come to that point in my life where i need to clear out EVERYTHING to make some space :)
sadly this means parting with my Schumacher Menace GTR RC nitro car :(

below is a specification of the beast! it has a 3 speed transmission also :)

Type: 1:8, 4WD, on-road.
Engine: .21 (3.5cc) ABC Pro Engine, Thunder Tiger.
Maximum power: 2.1 HP at 38,000 RPM.
Maximum engine RPM: 40,000 RPM.
Gearbox: Three gears (fixed).
Brakes: Crossdrilled carbon fiber single disk/stainless steel calipers.
Weight: 2.4 kg (dry).
Fuel tank: 125cc.
Chassis: 3.0 mm aluminium (anodized).
Body: Lexan (McLaren F1 GTR).
Length: 500 mm.
Suspension: Independent C-hubs, adjustable camber and toe.
Dampers: Oil-filled dampers with springs, aluminium (anodized).
Drivetrain: 4WD by extra wide belt.
Front Wheels: Chrome Plastic Spoke-Style 27x55mm.
Rear Wheels: Chrome Plastic Spoke-Style 37x55mm.
Front Tires: Treaded Rubber 33x77mm.
Rear Tires: Treaded Rubber 43x77mm.


0-60 MPH: Estimated under 2 seconds with ideal configuration and conditions.
Top speed: Estimated 70 MPH with high speed gearing.

comes complete with top of the range radio equipment and everything you'll need to run it out of the box.

im looking for around £150 for everything but sensible offers will be considered :)

**pics and prices added/adjusted**

Bobdope2002
11-10-08, 11:44 AM
any pics fella???

always wanted a rc car

carmadbaker
11-10-08, 12:25 PM
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/dan4bex/P111008_124903.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/dan4bex/P111008_1250.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/dan4bex/P111008_124901.jpg

RudeDogg1
11-10-08, 02:32 PM
thats pretty damn cool if only i had some money my 3 year old son would love that ;) lol

Maxxed_Ross
12-10-08, 02:19 PM
I can vouch for how fast these things are, I used to race them. Silly silly quick for something so small

carmadbaker
12-10-08, 02:33 PM
awwwesome fun, i've hardly been able to get it into the 3rd gear!

Maxxed_Ross
12-10-08, 04:45 PM
remember the first Menace they made? It was a truck/buggy thing but was only 2 wheel drive. Every time mine changed gear it pulled a wheelie!

carmadbaker
13-10-08, 05:55 PM
ha ha! yer tell me about it! you can actaully buy superchargers for them now, ridiculous!i have one of those buggers too lol i got bored of off-road so went on road....now im bored of them both and want to focus on the zed.

Maxxed_Ross
14-10-08, 01:06 PM
I'm actually considering this just for the radio gear, is that a 4 or more channel transmitter?

carmadbaker
14-10-08, 05:18 PM
4 channel yes mate :) actually gives the car a crude ABS braking system too ha ha! all rather advanced and clever :)

Maxxed_Ross
14-10-08, 06:54 PM
yeah I've got ABS on my racing transmitter... needless to say it was on for about 10 mins before it was turned off lol

hmmm, I'm very tempted

carmadbaker
08-02-09, 09:25 AM
bumpy bumpy :) first person with £160 and its theirs :D

RudeDogg1
08-02-09, 10:32 AM
sighs id love it but i cant justify spending that much at the mo

Dave MGT
08-02-09, 10:48 AM
This would be a cool present for someones pet hamster....? :whistle:

bump

carmadbaker
08-02-09, 12:27 PM
This would be a cool present for someones pet hamster....? :whistle:

bump

LMAO!! Honey the Hamster indeed loves it :) she'll be very sad to see it go!

carmadbaker
27-02-10, 07:22 AM
need this gone! Best offer around £150 and its theirs! (paid this for the radio gear alone :( ) perfect toy for the up and coming summer!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/dan4bex/P111008_1249-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/dan4bex/P111008_124901-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/dan4bex/P111008_124902.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/dan4bex/P111008_124903-1.jpg

Supercharged_Z
27-02-10, 07:54 AM
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

carmadbaker
27-02-10, 08:36 AM
you know you want it.... make me an offer! may be suprised lol having my shed pulled down and i don't have the room for it....

mattie007
27-02-10, 09:04 AM
Id love it, but ahve knowhere to use it apart from the local train station car park early on sunday mornings! Just too fast!
Used to have a basic Tamiya 406 ST.

RudeDogg1
27-02-10, 10:19 AM
id have it if i wasnt saving for a ticket to oz