RE: Tire balancer - good find
[quote]ORIGINAL: AutoXMan squirrel's youtube video is pretty spot on. You can also use lead strips. [/quote] Here is the main thing that is totally untrue. "When the 0 degree mark reaches the 90 degree mark that now it's balanced" No, now his 90 degree mark is the heavy spot. Also he doesn't say that you need to run the tires for about 5 minutes to get the foams settled when you really need to or else the tires will get really out of balance.
Posted on: 11/21/2009 1:59 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Losi 1/10 10-T Nitro RTR Truggy!
of the rc scene for 10+ years so its like starting all over again. [/quote] It is bascially
Posted on: 11/21/2009 12:00 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tire balancer - good find
[quote]ORIGINAL: FireFrenzy squirel recommends putty of some sort but i wager most of anything sticky will work fine... as for prop balancers his video on tire balancing says that they tend to take a long ass time to finish spinning so you might wanna help it along with your hand as a breakpad... [/quote] Don't listen to squirrel's youtube video on tire balancing. He has it all wrong. The dubro balancer is the best IMO. It will work with 1/8 buggy or truggy and 1/10 and smaller. Might work with monster trucks but didn't on my Muggy tires.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 5:59 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: glo plug prolems
DO NOT get the OS plugs. Their taper is different and will ruin the head button. Say you got an engine without a glow plug, you could run an OS IF you never switch back. OS's also have a shorter body which means you won't get the right compression/performance with OS plugs.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 5:56 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: how to remove stripped screws
[quote]ORIGINAL: jjl5590 the thing about the screws, i think the previous owner might have used red loctite on them, because i was breaking my allen keys trying to get them out [/quote] Don't use allen keys, they will strip out very easily causing the screws to strip.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 10:11 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: how to remove stripped screws
Dremel cutoff tool, make sure you get a nice clean cut so the screwdriver will grip. If it is back and forth play, it is fine. If the outdrives have a slot in them from being worn by the driveshafts, then you might want to replace.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 5:27 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Truggy for a strict basher/off roader
I have made many mistakes on buying trucks in my newbie days, seems that Maximo has also. At least we don't buy off hearing things off a public forum. "I hear the XTM is tough, so to piss off Maximo and buy what I heard off a public forum from newbies I will buy the XTM, and I won't have any problems with parts supply because I rarely break" is bascially what you said the last couple posts. [8|]
Posted on: 11/19/2009 9:30 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Milestone RC Park in Riverside CA
How has the attence been since the JBRL race got you on the map? It is stilll the same layout? PS: Next time you build the track use gas powered dirt compactor's instead of rollers filled with water. During the end of the JBRL the track was getting almost undriveable because you didn't pack the takeoff of the over-under jump hard enough, and on a side note there was alot of track cutting becasue of the layout.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 12:42 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Regional Racers & Bashers"
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RE: Looking for a new 1/8 buggy
[quote]ORIGINAL: hakmazter You are in California, people are starting to take Caster Racing very seriously out there as an alternative to the ones you mentioned. [/quote] I seen 2-3 at most Caster cars at the last big race in California (Sidewinder Nitro). Alot of people still don't know about them.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 12:37 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: MID Range Bog?
Yes the engines werent really designed to be smooth. You should drive a nitro like an on/off switch and blip it alot. Seems like you need to readjust the LSN and HSN, and if that doesn't help, then you adjust the LSN. Richer first, if that makes it worse, lean it. MSN adjust is a very slight adjustment and you will barely notice any performance increase, only on a track where you get 100% traction will you notice it a little.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 5:39 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "Car Nitro & Gas Engines"
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RE: Looking for a new 1/8 buggy
Go to your track and see what the msot popular cars are. Usually it is in this order (most popular to least) Losi Mugen Xray Are you goig to buy race equipment or get the RTR version?
Posted on: 11/18/2009 10:02 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: Engine Break-in during Cold Weather
That's weird, from what I have found is TRX engines run very hot, like 270 optimum. 300 feet will be plenty, and if you can't get up to top speed (very small chance) you can always break it in on a car stand. Under 200 degrees and the sleeve doesn't expand. You want 200+. As long as you are heating it with a heat gun/hair dryer and have aaluminum foil on the head, there is no need to stress. Just heat it up and put foil on it whenever it is cold, then take it off when the engine is still rich and is at 290 or so.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 9:59 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: The CAT SX is fast and efficient???
[quote]ORIGINAL: xxxnt236 i cant give a personal review. but the 4wd buggys in general are for racing. If you want 4wd for a really good price wait for the 4x4 slash. only 399 and its brushless and with the right batteries you would be going 50+ [/quote] He said he wants to race 4wd. The CAT SX is a very nice car, haven't owned one myself but if they are like the previous CAT models, they will be good.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 12:04 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Glow starter
[quote]ORIGINAL: chapi93 I've had it for two weeks and idled two tanks through it at their factory settings (which is upper air at 3 out and the lower air at 2 1/2 out and only had it on the road once for about one tank. I just had it  out on a stand today trying to dial it in keeping the idle just enough so the tires won't spin like the other guy mentioned. It bogs when i give it throttle then comes out of it. I adjust little by little but can't seem to get a happy medium.  [/quote] You want to lean the LSN to take away the low end bog you are experiencing if there is alot of smoke coming out of the pipe when it bogs. I adjust LSN first but that is just me. You will want to do at least 6 tanks for breakin before you go Wide Open Throttle (WOT). Leaning the LSN will make the idle higher you you would want to lower the idle screw. Try the pinch test as mentioned and adjust with LSN. All the idle goes is adjust the carb opening, it does not adjust fuel mixture while the LSN does and adjusts performance with idling and acceleration.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 11:07 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Engine Break-in during Cold Weather
What you will want to do is get aaluminum foil or a sock and wrap it around the heat so all the head in the engine stays in and preheat the engine with a heat gun for the first 10 tanks or so or until the weather gets warmer so the engine isn't extremely cold when you start it. You can use a hair dryer as a last option if you dont have a heat gun, but a heat gun will heat it up higher. The break in temps should be around 200, so preheat the engine good, put the sock and aluminum foil on the head and engine block, and even lean out the LSN to get the temps higher during breakin.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 5:38 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: HELP
[quote]ORIGINAL: XXT-CRer hey xxxnt, you wouldnt happen to know if they ever made those for the xxt ? [/quote] RR doesnt make aluminum gears for the XX-T. My best advice for the diff problem is put in all new diff parts and break it in properly, and get someone at a track or something that knows how to properly adjust a diff. You want it a little tighter then snug, but not too tight where you would break the diff screw (happen to me once on my nt)
Posted on: 11/17/2009 12:26 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Glow starter
As a reference, your idle is too high if your tires spin if you take them off the ground.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 10:11 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Get my Evader EXT track ready
You just need to practice and try different setups and see what you like best and feel most comfortable with. But practice first unless you feel that the car is undriveable then make setup adjustments.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 10:09 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: AD2 hop ups?????
No, why do you want different colored screws? You won't see it on the car when you are driving anyway.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 10:07 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: WHATS UR BED TIME?
If I have nothing to do 10PM, I am not trying to set a World Record for longest time without sleep and I have to get up at 4-5AM, so, I don't see the point of staying up until I can't think anymore. Can't believe how late you guys to to sleep, somebody must be grouchy in the morning. [8|]
Posted on: 11/16/2009 8:59 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Ryan Lutz
[quote]ORIGINAL: ProRCRacer21 It would have been fun going to the sidewinder event. I practiced at T/A on Thursday and the track was a lot of fun! They always do a great job on there layouts!! [/quote] Always thought the pros practice Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at T/A............. [;)]
Posted on: 11/16/2009 8:54 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: AD2 hop ups?????
1. Not worth it 2. If the thread and size are correct, no reason why you couldn't use it. Blue is such an AE thing! [:)] 3. Fuel filter, adds about 30 seconds of runtime and gives a little more protection from dirt before going into engine. They are good to have but not necessary.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 8:50 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: new remote
[quote]ORIGINAL: xxxnt236 ya. but the one bad review ive heard about the airtonics is that the batteries goo veryyy fast. like 45minutes one man said [/quote] They do burn fast. On my DX3S I have about 10 hours on my radio (that is what the internal timer says and I reset it every time I put in new batteries) and the voltage is at 5.2 now, new it is about 6.0v. So I still have another 10 hours runtime on it, and remember, the 2S and 3S use only 4 AA's so the radio is much lighter than the heavy 8AA radios.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 6:08 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Ryan Lutz
[quote]ORIGINAL: ProRCRacer21 Hello, I'm not very active here but I pop in every once in a while! ;-) Anything I can do for you or help answer? -Lutzinator [/quote] Ryan, is the Thunder Alley Toys4Tots race Dec. 5 on your race schedule? To bad you and Adam didn't make Sidewinder becasue you had to go to RCPRO in Texas, it was a great race with alot of fast drivers.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 4:32 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Quick SIMPLE question
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hoese37 As for the box, yes and no. Starting it on a box will work, if the engine mounts are short enough. Some RTR cars mounts are taller to accomdate the pull start. [/quote] +1. Check to see if the engine is low enough first.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 9:44 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: Get my Evader EXT track ready
Bowties would be good for really soft and loomy dirt track that are unpacked, for for hard clay tracks you would want something like Losi Taper Pins, Panther Switch, or JConcepts Bar Codes for something really hardpack but Proline Holeshots or even better JConcepts Double Dee's are a safe bet.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 1:03 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Are you scared of nitro engines?
Nitro engines are getting more and more reliable. Think at how finicky engines are in the 90's and then look at some engines like the OS V-Spec which are super easy to tune and are reliable enough so that even if the tune isnt great it will still get you thru a run without a flameout.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 1:00 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: young rc drivers
[quote]ORIGINAL: butt_housed247 can't afford it but buy it anyway.  man, you guys need to learn some fiscal responsibility. [/quote] It's called racing and it is even worse when there is a hobby shop on wheels on site selling you overpriced parts and tires.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 12:25 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Duratrax Realrace 2
The only reason why people still play it is the ability to create new tracks and cars.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 12:22 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: mini E-revo Vs. Hpi vorza
I would go with the Vorza since it is alot bigger and much more durable and capable. IMO the 1/16 e revo is cool at first, but after the first week or so it starts getting boring becsue of the size.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 12:18 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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