RE: OFFICIAL OFNA DM-1 THREAD
If anyone can give you more power Neil can................question is can you handle it lol
Posted on: 2/15/2012 11:30 AM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "RC On Road Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10960294

RE: Engine Options 2012?
[quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: ARDV8 [quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: steed2 I have the lrp 30 in a savage x and am very happy with the engine, broke in beautifully, lots of power, easy to tune, but theres a hiccup to this engine. it seems to load up with fuel during idling, if it idles for any length of time it fills the bottom end with fuel. once you clear that fuel out
Posted on: 12/27/2011 9:13 AM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10878022

RE: Engine Options 2012?
[quote]ORIGINAL: supertib [quote]ORIGINAL: steed2 I have the lrp 30 in a savage x and am very happy with the engine, broke in beautifully, lots of power, easy to tune, but theres a hiccup to this engine. it seems to load up with fuel during idling, if it idles for any length of time it fills the bottom end with fuel. once you clear that fuel out its so crisp and powerful outta the hole the lsn must be set right. but any idling starts to fill the bottom end with fuel again. other than that, i love the engine. Its quite an improvement over the f4.6, allthough my f engine can idle all day long. I am considering getting a full mod picco 28 for my revo from niel. Its up in the air. From what i have heard they tune beautifully, break in easily (hand lapped piston) and loads of power. not too concerned about the driveline as 1. I like repairing as much as driving and 2. the driveline handles the mmm in the erevo albiet the trans differences. -scott [/quote] that is the issue I found too with the non insulated carbs.... to make them run decent the low end needs to be set very rich...so rich in fact that it wont idle very well...if you try to tune for a good idle when sitting the engine will be far too lean to run properly...no matter what you do you will struggle to find a sweet spot in the tune...myself I could not get my 30 to tune properly which is a big reason why I am not a fan of the engine.... [/quote] Hey Neil - did you receive my PM?
Posted on: 12/26/2011 12:40 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10876891

RE: Engine Options 2012?
[quote]ORIGINAL: steed2 I have the lrp 30 in a savage x and am very happy with the engine, broke in beautifully, lots of power, easy to tune, but theres a hiccup to this engine. it seems to load up with fuel during idling, if it idles for any length of time it fills the bottom end with fuel. once you clear that fuel out its so crisp and powerful outta the hole the lsn must be set right. but any idling starts to fill the bottom end with fuel again. other than that, i love the engine. Its quite an improvement over the f4.6, allthough my f engine can idle all day long. I am considering getting a full mod picco 28 for my revo from niel. Its up in the air. From what i have heard they tune beautifully, break in easily (hand lapped piston) and loads of power. not too concerned about the driveline as 1. I like repairing as much as driving and 2. the driveline handles the mmm in the erevo albiet the trans differences. -scott [/quote] Check all of your fuel lines for cracks, and make sure they are seating well on the connections. Also check your fuel tank for cracks, your clutch for proper alignment as well
Posted on: 12/25/2011 6:43 AM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10875429

RE: Engine Options 2012?
[quote]ORIGINAL: HerrSavage Breaking in a new 454 I got really cheap, and really happy with my choice.. Only have four tanks through it, and during the last tank I was getting on the throttle a bit, and after shifting to second the truck started going out of control almost..(on pavement..) Very happy.. 89 bucks new.. If I were to get anything else for next year for my LST2's, it'd be an LRP 30. I'm comfortable with the LRP engines for bashing MT's - good price, easy to break in and tune, and if one blows up, no biggie - they're cheap.. I don't care about hopping my MT's up to the nines. Just want them to run and be uncomplicated, and for me the LRP's are perfect for that.. There are a bunch of the RB 28's going cheap here at the moment.. (as in 100 bucks..) But even then, I'm pretty decided - no need to stray from what I know does the job.. Just invested in a new buggy for racing anyway.. I'd be keen to see a vid of yours though.. [/quote] No worries - I'll get a video of mine over Christmas, got another with the LRP 28 in so will be able to see them running together - both are fine engines, but the Picco is better, but then again it costs more. I had the cash from a couple of sales so stuck my neck out and bought one, for me it was a good choice, and does give unrivaled power, however, if I hadn't my LRP would have done me fine
Posted on: 12/24/2011 2:29 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10874874

RE: Engine Options 2012?
[quote]ORIGINAL: supertib All the stock 28's are dogs....... they have the timing on the engines too low to make any serious power......These italian engine companies don't have much faith in the tuning skills of the MT crowd so they back the timing down to make the engines more forgiving to tune...... The engine designs are awesome, but they are detuned quite a bit from their full potential..... [/quote] If you have the cash then ask Supertib about his Clockwork Picco 28 - I did, bought one, and seem to have a stupid grin on my face for days after running it. These engines are really well tuned, none of the bad things you normally associate with Nitro, just easy starting, nice tune, awesome power. I have an LRP 28, which as is known is a quick motor, but it is a snail compared to my Clockwork Picco
Posted on: 12/24/2011 1:49 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10874827

RE: Forward & Reverse help.
The twitch is probably the trigger on your TX, hold it at half way then move it side to side, it will more than likely twitch more or less. If you have a compressor gently blow the TX as dust in the trigger track can cause this. For EPA on forward reverse, this is different for different servos, but as a rule it will need to be held firmly in either position by the servo without excessive servo hum.
Posted on: 12/24/2011 1:40 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10874817

RE: LST Rebuild
[quote]ORIGINAL: Muskokarc Anyone use third party clutch systems??  [/quote] Give Mitch at [link=http://www.m2cracing.com]M2C Racing[/link] a call. A few of us helped him fine tune his 4 shoe clutch for the LST, comes with different shoes, and is a far better set up than stock. Also, his adjustable engine mount is a must when using the 4 shoe clutch - holds my Clockworked Picco power down very well, when the stock used to slip
Posted on: 12/24/2011 1:35 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10874812

RE: LSTForums......where did it go?
[quote]ORIGINAL: millzee Try here guy's, it'll need some help with some  build threads and what not but I'm sure  we can rebuild a good  database. <a href=''http://losiforums.net/index.php''>http://losiforums.net/index.php . [/quote] Yep, Dawg is now running this one and trying to do a deal with 2D to have the original database migrated over, but like millzee says, the new site needs members [:D]
Posted on: 12/24/2011 1:25 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10874804

RE: Spurr Cover Rubbing
I think RPM covers do rub unless you modify them.
Posted on: 9/23/2009 2:35 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9118223

RE: Front and Rear Drive Shafts too short!! HELP
It is designed like that, as long as the pin is ocmpletely in the cup you are good to go. Can you post a photo, it's easy to check them for you then.
Posted on: 9/5/2009 7:20 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9072340

RE: lOSI 454 Carb Upgrade Question
The Teal Head comes in the 8T which is why it delivers more power for racing. But, both are good mills and easy to tune.
Posted on: 9/4/2009 8:31 AM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9069049

RE: LST XXL Slipper Clutch Woes?
If your in the break-in process the truck won't move until you get a tune on it
Posted on: 8/23/2009 1:06 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9037927

RE: LST XXL Slipper Clutch Woes?
Have you broke the engine in and tuned it. If it shuts down when you try to move might be rich.
Posted on: 8/23/2009 8:24 AM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9037436

RE: HELP with xxl :@
This is 'engine pinch' You want this as it means the engine is good. You say you checked the plug in a dark cupboard. You should be able to see it glowing in sunlight. Might be you need to invest in a proper glo igniter. The Losi one that comes with it is useless. I tried it with a Duracell battery and couldn't get the plug to glow.
Posted on: 8/17/2009 6:01 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9023661

RE: integy shocks
Good job You might find 50wt a bit harsh, depends on what you use the truck for. 35wt is good for bashing
Posted on: 8/17/2009 12:05 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9022822

RE: Think I need a new engine in my Losi XXL LST
More than likely an air leak somewhere. A few things to check [ul] [*] Fuel Lines are fitting tight and not split [*] Fuel Tank is not split [*] Exhaust Gasket is not split / and exhaust is sitting right [*] Engine Head is screwed down tight [/ul]
Posted on: 8/9/2009 3:28 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9002438

RE: Green slime?
What are you wanting to use it for?
Posted on: 8/8/2009 5:57 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9000392

RE: No Nitrotane in the country whats next best?
Mmmm - I've tried a few different fuels, O'Donnell's 30% Race included, but the Nitrotane still has the edge, plus it is clear in colour so you don't get any of the coloured residue build up.
Posted on: 8/7/2009 6:33 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8998332

RE: No Nitrotane in the country whats next best?
Have you contacted [link=http://www.horizonhobby.co.uk/]Horizon Hobby UK[/link] They are the sole importer in UK and will tell you where to get it from
Posted on: 8/6/2009 12:20 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8994916

RE: No Nitrotane in the country whats next best?
[link=http://www.modelsinmotion.co.uk/product.asp?productid=26590&catCode=261&tamiya=0]UK Seller[/link]
Posted on: 8/4/2009 6:32 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8990149

RE: carnage
Thanks[:D]
Posted on: 8/2/2009 6:11 AM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8983093

RE: promoting losi
LOL - might teach him to dirve well though, as the less times he crashes the more time he has to drive it, but then again might be better if you move it on eBay and get a used LST2 for him [:D]
Posted on: 8/2/2009 6:08 AM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8983091

RE: carnage
[quote]ORIGINAL: Sugafree there's both......I did the 3mm and haven't had any problems since.......So I never bothered with the 4mm screws...... [url=http://hdrcvideos.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=8144] [color=#0033FF]3mm Metric Screw conversion[/color][/url] [url=http://hdrcvideos.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=116] [color=#0033FF]Upgrading to 4mm screws[/color][/url] [/quote] Where did you get the 3mm screws from
Posted on: 8/1/2009 6:48 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8982031

RE: promoting losi
He did good, better than some of the guys at my local bashing spot [:D]
Posted on: 8/1/2009 6:36 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8982011

RE: promoting losi
I know what you mean, not much compares to the LST2 [:D]
Posted on: 8/1/2009 3:20 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8981669

RE: Best Air filter for LST2
You don't see them once the body is on [;)]
Posted on: 7/30/2009 3:06 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8976699

RE: Best Air filter for LST2
Probably more bling than a good filter
Posted on: 7/29/2009 6:21 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8974492

RE: Ripping up my diffs
[quote]ORIGINAL: RCtruckRacer [quote]ORIGINAL: HPI_Savage_RC You shouldn't be stripping LST diffs under [b]ANY[/b] circumstances. Every LST owner on this forum has told me that they don't break, so I don't know what the problem is??????????? Maybe you should try using Savage diffs. They use aluminum cases and hardened steel cross pin supports after all. [/quote] I certainly do not remember telling you this. And I bought an LST back in July of 2004 (2005? mr memory here...) when they first came out. Talk about diff problems - the plastic cases failed almost immediately. But today I realize that I had the brakes adjusted so it would do stoppies. If I had the brake dialed back a bit, no doubt the cases would have lasted a bit longer. But still, the aluminum cases are a must and that was one of the upgrades on the LST2. The real issue came about sometime around 2007 or so when Losi parts either were made by a new company or a different plastic formula was used. Parts looked different - the color was a shade or two off from what they used to be and some parts started coming on trees when they didn't used to. That was when I started having problems with the diff housings. The plastic used was not as durable. Or at least that's the way it seemed to me. One of the reasons that the Savage is able to withstand heavy abuse is that it is good at flexing on impact. This is a purposeful design that mitigates the stress from the impact across multiple parts. However, the trade off is gear mesh. Flexing changes the mesh and can propagate the demise of different gears in the drivetrain. Like everything in R/C (and life for the most part) its a trade off. Making sure not to hit the brakes or the throttle on impact will help in the longevity of any drivetrain, but especially so on the Savage. Finally, it is not copacetic to go into any particular forum and antagonize the users therein. I have no idea why it is you feel the need to be so confrontational, but it needs to stop. And this goes for anyone here that might feel like retaliating in the Savage forums. This is just not acceptable behavior. As an MT racer, I feel like we should all be supporting each other. Our class is dying a quick death and it is my biggest disappointment in all of RC. So to see this useless bickering really pushes my buttons. I'll be happy to lock the thread if people feel like they cannot refrain from antagonizing each other. Rob [/quote] Post edited, read between the lines, I'll leave it at that, this forum is good, and I do not want to cause or get into any sort of flame war. Regardless of make, we MT owners ned to stick together, we are becomming a dying breed, but I'm sure people will return to MT's one day.
Posted on: 7/20/2009 2:03 PM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8948279

RE: I hate Revenues and Customs.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tommygunn792 You've actually done alright, considering, as it could have been higher. I'm assuming that you imported the truck from the US. Therefore, I'm guessing that £470 is the conversion from US$? Anyway: US$ amount(inc P+P) = £500 inc postage (£30, my estimate) Therefore: (£500 + 4.7%(Import duty bracket - see below)) + 15% VAT = £602.03 £602.03 - £500 = £102.03 What you should have paid!!!!! The 4.7% import duty amount is worked out from the main EU website that all EU customs adhere to: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds/cgi-bin/tarsect?ProdLine=00&Type=&Action=1&Lang=EN&SimDate=20071029&YesNo=1&Indent=-1&Flag=1&Test=tarsect&Periodic=0&Download=0&Taric=&taric=Browse&Country=&Day=29&Month=10&Year=2007 I went with the code 9503007500: toys and models with a motor, of plastics. Note: You could even contact the customs office, usually Coventry Hub and insist that it is a model 'of other material' Taric code 9503007900 as that has a 0% import tax duty. There is no getting out of VAT, only adjusting or zeroing the import duty amount. Also make sure that they have calculated after converting US$ to UK£ because there have been occasions where people have ordered stuff and have been charged on £200 when the documents said $200 so you should have been charged on approx £125 after conversion!! Also, stuff, whatever it may be, always seems to get nabbed far more often coming from the US as opposed to anywhere else in the world. P.s. this is only applicable to imports into the EU, won't help rest of world. Oh yeah, one last thing. If it is being delivered by Royal Mail/Parcel Force then expect to pay an extra charge of approx £13.50, maybe more now. This is known 'lift finger tax' or 'get off arse tax' - no kidding. [/quote] Very interest and informative post. I know what you mean about the 'lift finger tax' from Parcel Force lol
Posted on: 7/17/2009 10:06 AM by Author "ARDV8" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8940798