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lincpimp · **More excessive purchases -** 06.05.2008, 02:11 AM

So I decided that ineeded a M11 radio, just had to have one. So I searched around and could not find much that was a good deal. So I started to look for a m8. Figured that I could do with out the 30 model memory that the m11 has, I still have my 2pl and 3pm futaba radios.

Now all of this started when I found a killer deal on 3 novak synth receivers, and the guy threw in the novak switch synth module for the m8/m11. So I figured that since I have the module, that I could pick up a radio to go with it.

So, after a bunch of pms over on rectech, I found a smoking deal on a special edition m8, the backlit screen model. Great shape, comes with a bag and some extra crystals, and another receiver. So I sealed the deal with the guy, only to find 5 minitues later that I had another PM from a guy who is selling a m11 with a lipo and the novak switch and a pair of receivers for a super price. So I sealed the deal for that too.

So now I have a bunch of synth receivers, a m8 and a m11, and a pair of novak switches. And this all started with a great deal on some receivers....

Figured that you guys would see the humor in this...

Time for another motor sale to pay for all of this.

BL_RV0 · 06.05.2008, 09:45 AM

How much did you end up dropping on both those radios?

lincpimp · 06.05.2008, 09:49 AM

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How much did you end up dropping on both those radios?

$350 total with shipping for both. Not bad IMO for a m8, m11, ,lipo for the m11, 8 nimh aas for the m8, novak switch, 2 stock 75mhz modules, 2 synth rec, 1 crystal rec, 2 bags, , extra crystals, and the factory boxes and manuals. Both radios look to be in excellent shape, but we will see about that when i get them in.

I am thinking of getting the upgrade rc skins for both radios. I found that tower carries a corbon look skin for the m8, and a few choices for the m11. I am liking the look of the blue flame skin for the m11.

BL_RV0 · 06.05.2008, 09:52 AM

Def. get the carbon skin! I think the gray flame skin looks cool too.

lincpimp · 06.05.2008, 09:55 AM

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Def. get the carbon skin! I think the gray flame skin looks cool too.

The grey flame was my next choice over the blue skin. I found a pic on upgrade's site and it looks too cool with the blue flames.

skellyo · 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

I am thinking of getting the upgrade rc skins for both radios. I found that tower carries a corbon look skin for the m8, and a few choices for the m11. I am liking the look of the blue flame skin for the m11.

If you don't want to spend a ton of money, there is a guy on rctech that does skins for those radios. Lemme see if I can dig up his thread....

EDIT: Found one of his threads...
http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...ighlight=skins

BL_RV0 · 06.05.2008, 09:58 AM

In lieu of you, James, I stumbled upon a DX3 with 3 RXs for $140. I think I will pick it up.

skellyo · 06.05.2008, 10:01 AM

DX3 or DX3.0?

JERRY2KONE · **Well -** 06.05.2008, 10:07 AM

Well there you go linc. Now you have an excuse to pick up like 30 new R/C vehicles to fill up your radio space. We see where you are going with this pimp HA

HA

Yea we are seeing the humor in that. We will expect to see your new thread soon on the comparison between the M-8 & the M-11 radios once you set them up and have time to do a little testing. Just what you needed linc, more work to do. have you had a chance to clean up your shop yet? Pics???

BL_RV0 · 06.05.2008, 10:08 AM

Not sure, It says in the ad "Spektrum DX 3-channel Radio..."

06.05.2008, 10:15 AM

Heres my radio skin linc, the upgrade stuff is nice!

Makes your radio look soooo much cooler, no matter what radio it is lol, just takes a little while to get all the stickers on

skellyo · 06.05.2008, 10:18 AM

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Not sure, It says in the ad "Spektrum DX 3-channel Radio..."

IMO, if it's a DX3, I'd pass. If it's a DX3.0, it's a better deal. The DX3 has 3 model memories and is an older discontinued Tx. The DX3.0 has 5 model memories and is a current model. FWIW, you can pick up a DX3.0 with 2 Rx's brand new from most retailers for about $210-230 shipped.

JERRY2KONE · **Cool Stuff. -** 06.05.2008, 10:19 AM

That looks very nice Revo. Great job on the skins. I have been thinking about some for my sensor, but have not found any for it that look any good. Any ideas/links?

lincpimp · 06.05.2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Well there you go linc. Now you have an excuse to pick up like 30 new R/C vehicles to fill up your radio space. We see where you are going with this pimp HA

HA

Yea we are seeing the humor in that. We will expect to see your new thread soon on the comparison between the M-8 & the M-11 radios once you set them up and have time to do a little testing. Just what you needed linc, more work to do. have you had a chance to clean up your shop yet? Pics???

Well, I did get rid of my jr radio, so I am down 10 memory slots. But the m8/m11 combo give me 40 more, and I have at least 8-10 more receivers coming too. I think that my Futaba 2pl will stay with the 10th scale electric stuff, as i only need 2 channel for thtem. It has 10 model memory so that should cover what I have (mainly tamiya). My 3pm may be sold, just depends. Both of my futabas are modded for Sike's cell lipo packs, so I think that I will keep them. I will use the M8/m11 on all of the nitro conversions, as i need 3 channel radios to mix the mech brakes in some of them.

I did clean up the room a bit, and snapped some pics. You can check out my photobucket album, just search lincpimp.

I will post some pics of the radios and my thought on them when i get them!

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Originally Posted by BlackedOutREVO

Heres my radio skin linc, the upgrade stuff is nice!

Makes your radio look soooo much cooler, no matter what radio it is lol, just takes a little while to get all the stickers on

That tx looks killer. I will definately pic up the flame skin for the m11, not too sure what to do for the m8.

Skello, thanks for the link to the skins on rctech. I will have a look at the m8 skins, the m11 did not do anything for me though!

I did look at the Ice charger skins, and got some info from that thread on doing a backlight for the dispaly. I have 2 ice chargers, so I would like to do them both. makes it much easier to see!

skellyo · 06.05.2008, 10:40 AM

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I did look at the Ice charger skins, and got some info from that thread on doing a backlight for the dispaly. I have 2 ice chargers, so I would like to do them both. makes it much easier to see!

More ICE backlight info:

http://copter.threewee.com/andsetinn...dification.pdf

http://www.caribbeancustomdesigns.co...&products_id=5