RE: My wheels are rubbing
Yeah, the back left and front right are on the right way, but the othe two are around the other way
Posted on: 7/6/2009 10:13 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: QUICK WHICH ENGINE AND WHY for my SAVAGE!!!
yeah, thats about it aye. Also, Go over the screws with lock-tight - Especially the engine mount... Good Luck.
Posted on: 7/1/2009 11:12 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: QUICK WHICH ENGINE AND WHY for my SAVAGE!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: pitbull14218 I have either an O.S. Hot Glow plug or a O'Donnell Hot Glow plug, and im using sidewinder fuel. I forget the nitro content. Should I just get cheap glow plugs for break in or? [/quote] It's not that big of a deal what glow plugs you get. I personally would get the OS #8 plug, as it's a good all-rounder, and will guarantee the engine to start. When you start to tune the engine for performance, than i would start to stick to the same plugs, to save confusion when tuning...
Posted on: 7/1/2009 8:30 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: QUICK WHICH ENGINE AND WHY for my SAVAGE!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: pitbull14218 Im also going to get an extra glow plug or two for back up, what should i use for this engine? [/quote] Just go with the OS #8 Plug - I would get a few, and Replace after breakin..
Posted on: 7/1/2009 4:47 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: QUICK WHICH ENGINE AND WHY for my SAVAGE!!!
Spin start uses a "Hexagon" head to turn the engine, Sort of like an allan-key. And a Roto start uses the round head with the pins to turn the engine.
Posted on: 6/30/2009 8:05 PM by Author " Midget" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Oldest member that still posts?
[quote]ORIGINAL: So Cal Nitro Basher Odd thing is ive been on here for 3 years and have 1800 posts while there's guys on here that have 2k and have been here less than a year. [/quote] Agree, ive been here for about 6 years, and amazingly, Have less posts than you ahha. And heres a link to the members, in joined order... [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/memberlist.asp?currpage=1&criteria=3&orderSC=1&customregfield=]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/memberlist.asp?currpage=1&criteria=3&orderSC=1&customregfield=[/link]
Posted on: 6/30/2009 8:01 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Extended LCG chassis options?
Yeah, i wouldn't really go with any other company than FLM. I've had mine on my savage for 2 and a half years with no problems what so eva. The only thing i don't like about the design, are the rounded edges. But apart from that, you cant beat the lifetime warranty... [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/Savage/SAVAGEBUILD1028.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/IMG_9841.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/Savage/IMG_0143.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/Savage/IMG_0255.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 6/29/2009 9:56 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Batboat T2 (Requested)
Hay, Nice boat. I would use Trim tabs as a last resort... From the video, once the boat gets on a plan it starts to hop. From looking at the pictures your prop is already angled down quite a bit, so i would move the batt/s forwards. I know it's really hard designing an building a boat from scratch. I personaly would have designed the boats rails differently - I would of made them opposite to how you have made them - so the rails were taller towards the back of the boat, than they got small towards the front, this would give the hull something to rest on when it's on a plan, and make it more stable. If i were to make the hull like you have, i would have mounted the prop a bit higher, so there is more hull in the water - I believe this would stop the nose from hopping as well. But, who am i to know - thats just my 2 cents. Good luck.
Posted on: 6/28/2009 10:43 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: prop strut !!
Hi, Im not 100% on this - as i don't own a shockwave 26, and do not know what they look like. But if it's the same boat that i have attached an image of, than i believe you cannot adjust the prop angle. You can however move your batteries and stuff around the boat... For example, if you want the boats nose out of the water, than move your goodies to the back of the boat, and vise-versa if you want the nose to dig in more. Hope this helps -
Posted on: 6/16/2009 7:35 PM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: New Lipo ? Check it out !
I like the Plastic case around the cells...
Posted on: 6/15/2009 8:05 PM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Just got my LRP .28 Spec 3
Also, I wouldn't even Bother trying to start it, unless you preheat the head with a hairdryer, or some head source... That way you wont be pulling away at the pullstart/rotostart all day...
Posted on: 6/15/2009 7:55 PM by Author " Midget" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Where to buy an LRP spec 3 .28
If you cant find an LRP spec 3 .28, than the Nosram RS.28 evo is an awesome choice...It's The exact same engine... just different badges... I have one in my savage now and it hammers... [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/Savage/IMG_02661.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/Savage/IMG_0268.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/IMG_0192.jpg[/IMG] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAmmqoonqhc&feature=channel_page[/youtube] Good luck.
Posted on: 6/15/2009 9:49 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: rc
When there's no water around, it's a little hard to play with your boat....
Posted on: 6/4/2009 4:32 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: secrets on lrp z.28 spec 3 with pullstart?
I have a nosram 28, which is basically the same as the LRP 28 spec 3... Mine starts really easy. First i find it easy to have a good tune, fresh fuel, good glow plug and charged igniter. Than, i open throttle up full, prim the engine by taking fuel line off the exhaust and blowing in it, like budbud stated. keep the throttle open full and turn the engine over 4 times (with out glow igniter in). Close throttle back to idle, plug in igniter and it should start within 4 pulls. If it's a new engine, than it helps if you heat the engine up with a hairdryer before hand....
Posted on: 5/25/2009 6:28 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Boat Nose diving?!?!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dreamin Hemi Your pictures verify this, that is an intense negative angle and will surely lead to the hull riding "wet" as confirmed by the pictures. Can you slightly bend the shaft upward a little? Even a couple degrees will significantly help your situation. The manual should show you how to make adjustments if you have one. [/quote] Hi, I cannot bend the shaft as it is a solid shaft... I am thinking about getting an adjustable stinger drive and fit a cable shaft... like one of these. but i don't want to really spend allot of money on something that might be able to be fixxed. www.ozrcboatsupplies.com/Stinger%2001.jpg
Posted on: 5/24/2009 8:01 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Boat Nose diving?!?!
here is a video of my arpro - When the video processes... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgDtzxOizf8[/youtube] And this is a video of some one elses. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MNi4oCdCiw&feature=related[/youtube] Thanks
Posted on: 5/24/2009 7:56 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Boat Nose diving?!?!
[quote]ORIGINAL: SV27dayton Please include a side shot of the hull. Particularly hte rear, straight on from directly beside the boat. Also: Has this just started or has it done this since you started running this boat? [/quote] Hello, I have only ran the boat 6 times, so i am still working things out...But this has got to the point where im stumped... here are some pictures - I will have a video up soon. [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/IMG_2040.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/IMG_2048.jpg[/IMG] Here is a picture of the boat sitting in the water - it sits lower in the water on the left side to the right, but once it gets going it is equall on both sides...Is this a problem? [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/IMG_2045.jpg[/IMG] here are some pics of the boat running at full speed [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/IMG_2061.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/IMG_2052.jpg[/IMG] Thanks [quote]ORIGINAL: Dreamin Hemi I'm guessing that your strut angle is too low. Perhaps got bumped? Can you adjust the strut (tube) upwards a couple degrees? I'm willing to bet that would fix your problem. [/quote] Thats what i thought also, but the motor is as low as it can go on the motor mount, and any lower it will be hitting the hull... Thanks
Posted on: 5/24/2009 7:50 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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Boat Nose diving?!?!
Hey guys. Having a little problem with my arpro. When the boat is running full throttle, the nose seems to dig in and spray water everywhere. I've taken the trim tabs off and moved the battery as far back as i can, but still the boats nose digs in the water at full speed. Are there any tips/tricks to stop this? Thanks.... Here are some pics of the boats layout.
Posted on: 5/24/2009 3:03 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Proboat WidowMaker
$399, coming out late june. I just had a look at website www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx Has some pretty delicious features. One i like is this two hatches and the magnet to hold it on. In the video it looks like it likes to ride on top of the waves allot....Personally i would not like my boat jumping around on those small waves...
Posted on: 5/22/2009 1:52 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: RC Receiver
Yes, you will have to buy crystals for that receiver - But those crystals you linked to on eBay are FM, you want AM crystals, because that receiver is AM.
Posted on: 5/16/2009 11:27 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: The Unofficial all things Jet drive thread
Excuse me Sundogz, may i ask where you buy these Jet Drives? Are they off another RTR boat, or do you make them? I have the exact same boat, but dont use, as it's to slow... Thanks
Posted on: 5/13/2009 9:53 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: First time cruise
[quote]ORIGINAL: SV27dayton I like the canopy. [b]Looks like the boat is running really wet.[/b] [/quote] Yeah, i Agree 100% - Those pictures are from the 2nd run - The trim tabs were set on the highest setting, and the battery was right at the back of the boat, but even still, when going full throttle, the boat would dig it's nose in. So ive taken the trim tabs off, and moved the battery around. This has made a Huge difference going full Throttle, but when going slow the boat doesn't plan very well...But, that doesn't matter, because 90% of the time the boats going full throttle... I'm just waiting for my Octra Prop to get Sharpened and Balanced, as ive already snapped 2 plastic props...
Posted on: 5/13/2009 1:13 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: First time cruise
[quote]ORIGINAL: ryanwilson277 where did u buy it. can u get more pics [/quote] Sorry to hi-jack this thread any more... I bought this boat from my local hobby shop. But i have seen them online and on eBay... Im going to make a new Lid for it, becuase im not a big fan of the "Space ship" bubble and the little guy in it...Makes the boat look "out of scale" So im going to make a new one that looks like the real Arpro - [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/midget124/226394796_7ca8e56536.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 5/11/2009 7:47 PM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: rc boat trailer
That is an Awesome trailer rebuilder... Heres My LEGO trailer...
Posted on: 5/9/2009 9:33 PM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Sealing hatches and Greasing Shaft?
Thanks for all your help... I was getting worried that i wasn't doing something right. I just found some Water Resistant marine & Trailer grease. It's a bit thicker than the grease that came with the boat, But it's the same colour...And no water seems to be getting in the hull. Thanks
Posted on: 5/3/2009 7:21 PM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: First time cruise
Hello. I just bought it a week ago. I was going to get the Super Vee Brushless, but i wanted to go LiPo and not spend to much $$$. So the guys at the hobby shop recommended the Arpro, as it only runs on one LiPo. This is my first "Hobby grade" Boat, so i wasn't to sure what to expect, but so far im very happy with the build quality, I have found no defects and the only thing im disappointed with is the stock Plastic Props...So far ive snaped two and am on my third waiting for the hobby shop to sharpen and balance some mettle props.
Posted on: 5/3/2009 8:14 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Preview video of some of today's fun..
HAHAHHA, OMG, That is Funny. It reminds me of the parking scene in Ace Ventura, when the jeep does that roll and parks in the parking bay... Edit: Heres a video of the Parking scene - [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPM7ugLeXhY]Video[/link]
Posted on: 5/2/2009 10:50 PM by Author " Midget" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: First time cruise
For Sealing the hatches...I was getting a little annoyed putting tape around, to seal it. So i got some Door-Weather Strips and put it on the hull so it would have a Lip, to stop water. [IMG]http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z292/MINILS1380/arpro001Medium.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z292/MINILS1380/arpro003Medium.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z292/MINILS1380/arpro004Medium.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 5/2/2009 8:38 PM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Sealing hatches and Greasing Shaft?
Hello Again. Today i tried to grease my Prop shaft with marine grease...But with no Luck. Every time i put grease on the shaft, than slide it back in the boat the grease would just come of the shaft... Than i tried to syringe it in, but than when i put the shaft back in the grease just came out the other end and made a big mess in the boat. Is there a trick or a tool for putting the grease in??? Thanks guys.
Posted on: 5/1/2009 7:40 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Sealing hatches and Greasing Shaft?
Ok, Thanks for your help guys!
Posted on: 4/30/2009 8:19 AM by Author " Midget" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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