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Radio Control and Models => Tyco RC => Topic started by: Gamester on December 04, 2011, 22:04:16

Title: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on December 04, 2011, 22:04:16

Hey guys,

Today I have something special to offer up to all of you lucky Tyco Bandit owners out there.  If you want to bring your Bandit in to the world of modern day RC performance, then you just might be interested in this customized Losi chassis...

(https://www.dragonshobbies.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv329%2FGamester%2Fmodern_bandit4.jpg&hash=4524d27592a2d3de15abadd14d652821b25c452d)

If people like these, I will try to list one every other week until everyone that wants one has one.  Click the following link to see full details and more pics...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120823822480

I will updated this thread with new auction links anytime that I have one available.

Thanks,
Gamester

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: czstycor/c on December 05, 2011, 10:21:55

how fast will it go?

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on December 05, 2011, 14:26:40

Hey czstycor/c,

I am not sure exactly, but I would suspect around 20MPH.  I would grab my radar gun and check, if there wasn't a bunch of snow out side that is, lol.  Keep in mind also that this is a hobby grade chassis, so motors and electronics can always be upgraded to get as much speed as you want ;D

Thanks

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: rodncathstewart on December 08, 2011, 18:11:08

yea they are a great wee chassis here's a video i made of mine ages ago. just to give an idea of how they perform.

http://youtu.be/oE_HnVhf8EE

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on December 08, 2011, 21:39:13

Hey rodncathstewart,

Yea, the Losi mini chassis is a good performer right out of the box and since my modifications actually lengthen the wheelbase a bit, the ride is even more stable than stock.  Also, the added weight of the Bandit body really allows for the suspension to absorb bumps and uneven ground with utmost ease.

Thanks for the video link.  That video shows some really cool views with the on-board camera ;D

-Gamester

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: scorcher on December 09, 2011, 02:49:10

looks sweet shame ur in canada  ::)

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on December 09, 2011, 10:52:30

Hey Scorcher,

Whose in Canada?  I am located in Colorado, USA...

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: scorcher on December 09, 2011, 14:24:09

oops sorry my bad

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: poptart on December 09, 2011, 17:13:04

those are quick little boggers!!!

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: czstycor/c on December 09, 2011, 23:10:01

how much does one of these buggies cost without the mods to fit a bandit body?

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on December 09, 2011, 23:20:12

Hello czstycor/c,

The original buggy is in the range of $150-$200 brand new today, depending on where you buy it from.  It retailed at $259.99 when it was first released.

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on December 11, 2011, 16:45:52

Hey guys,

Just to give everyone the heads up, the auction ends tonight...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120823822480

Thanks

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on December 11, 2011, 22:18:40

Wow, I am really shocked that there was no bids :o

I guess no one realizes just how cool these are.  O'well, their loss.

If anyone wants to buy this one direct from me for $200 PayPal, let me know.  I will throw in free shipping to anywhere in the US.

Thanks,
Gamester

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: czstycor/c on December 11, 2011, 22:56:49

you should make a video of it compared to a stock bandit

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: fatboyfsx on December 11, 2011, 22:58:33

It sounds like a really cool idea actually if you had an extra scratched up Bandit body to throw on there.  It looks great and actually very similar to the original, nice job.  I'm sure no one bid because they would rather spend the money on real Tycos since the price is up there, hard decision to drop $200 when that could buy another sweet old Tyco in excellent shape.

Yea get a video up let's see this thing in action  8)

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: poptart on December 12, 2011, 00:54:42

if you still have them avail after xmas i might just pick one up from ya gamester

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on December 12, 2011, 02:15:06

Yea, being so close to Christmas probably had something to do with it, since everyone's spare pocket money is probably spent by now.  Making a video would be a good idea, if I had a camcorder that is, lol.  I'm not sure how much a video would help though anyways since anyone who is into RC knows practically any modern day RC could out perform any old Tyco.  I wish I had a bunch of Bandit bodies so it would be more complete from the get go.  I guess it was a good thing I didn't spend the time and money to make a bunch of these.  I currently have only this one available though if anyone wants it.  

The offer remains on the table for $200 Paypal shipped anywhere in the US...

-Gamester

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on December 12, 2011, 21:21:40

Hey guys,

I went ahead and relisted it at a reduced price...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120828849783

Hope that will help ;)

-Gamester

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: fatboyfsx on December 12, 2011, 22:05:32

Do you have a Bandit body you could throw in with it? 

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: czstycor/c on December 12, 2011, 22:41:02

a have a crappy body for it haha

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on December 13, 2011, 00:30:40

I wish I did have more Bandit bodies, but unfortunately the one in the photos is the only one I have and I use on my test chassis.

Sorry :-\

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: olds45512 on December 13, 2011, 13:53:26

While the idea is cool one of the problems I would see is that the abs body is much heavier than a stock lexan body so its going to be top heavy, that along with the extra speed is a sure way to destroy the body. I've tryed similar stuff over the years and the bodys just add to much weight.

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on December 13, 2011, 18:52:48

This chassis actually works pretty well with the Bandit body surprisingly.  I don't find it to be any more top heavy than an original Bandit.  Sure, you would tear up bodies if you were skidding them across the pavement at top speed, but this is an offroad chassis and works well as such, even with the Bandit body.  But yes, I wouldn't recommend high speed turns on grippy pavement with any offroad vehicle ;D

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on December 19, 2011, 10:30:40

Auction ends tonight...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120828849783

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on January 01, 2012, 22:31:20

Hey guys,

Last chance to get one of these as this is the last one I am going to sell due to the public responsiveness being much lower than anticipated...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120835867744

Thanks,
Gamester

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: olds45512 on January 02, 2012, 14:11:48

As far as responsiveness goes I think you hurt your chances of selling by giving out to much information. If you would have called it an aftermarket chassis you may have done better but since you were very specific about what chassis it was im sure that everybody did the same exact thing I did which was look up it up on ebay and see that it could be purchased as a ready to run vehicle for around 120 bucks. Believe me I've come up with a few things that sold farly well and the key is to be cautious about what info you give out because in this day and age people are all about cutting out the middle man and buying direct so they can save some money.

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on January 02, 2012, 15:40:41

Hello olds45512 ,

You may be right, but I wanted to make sure everyone knows exactly what they are getting here and that this is not just a standard Losi mini chassis.  This chassis requires about 3 hours worth of modifying to get it reconfigured to work with the pickup truck layout for the Bandit body.  You can't just by a regular Losi mini buggy and stick the Bandit body on it without making several modifications beforehand.

Thanks for the input.

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: fatboyfsx on January 02, 2012, 19:34:23

If it had a body it would have sold by now

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on January 02, 2012, 21:18:19

Probably so.  I wish I had a bunch of Bandit bodies to go with the chassis, but I don't unfortunately :(

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on January 03, 2012, 03:19:15

I just lowered the starting price to 149.99...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120835867744

Hope that helps boost enthusiasm a bit ;)

-Gamester

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on January 08, 2012, 13:12:41

Auction ends tonight...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120835867744

Thanks

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on January 08, 2012, 22:12:01

My god, still not takers? :o

Ok, just relisted for the very final time at a price that is a big loss to me...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120840631861

Somebody better take it this time, or I just may go mad ;D

Thanks

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: fatboyfsx on January 11, 2012, 23:40:34

I'd pick it up for sure for that price if I had a bandit body to throw on it. Good luck   :)

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: Gamester on January 15, 2012, 14:03:45

Auction ends tonight...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120840631861


Thanks

Title: Re: MODERNIZE YOUR TYCO BANDIT!!!
Post by: gisser on February 02, 2012, 10:35:10

Watched this and should have bought it.  :'(