RE: What size engine??
Thank you all. Well it apears the Electric way will be way to expensive. Got a good running Homelite 30cc yesterday, maybe it will be anough to push this "barge" to something better. Thanks, Chris
Posted on: 9/6/2011 5:26 AM by Author "chris rc boat" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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What size engine??
I built a 72" deep v hull. The boat is very light, and did so so with a 15cc trimmer engine..........too small. What size electric engine would any of the experienced users recomend? And where should I get it? TIA Chris
Posted on: 9/4/2011 7:10 PM by Author "chris rc boat" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: RC Boat range
Thanks, I will check it out. Chris
Posted on: 12/25/2010 6:03 PM by Author "chris rc boat" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RC Boat range
Hi and Merry Christmas to all. Im new to RC boats. I received a ProBoat mini Vee for Christmas. With fresh batteries in the transmitter and fully charged boat battery, my range is only about 40-50 FEET. Also there is a lot of hesitation in steering and throttle response. Anybody have a solution to this, or is this what it is on the lower price range? Thanks, Chris
Posted on: 12/25/2010 9:52 AM by Author "chris rc boat" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Tips for stablizing your truck in the air
[quote]ORIGINAL: HidosDeBrazil Wow I went out and practiced my jumps all weekend at my local track I broke 18.00 dollars worth of parts on Saturday and 7.50 today.  My truck some times would randomly do a front somersault even with my hitting the throttle any ideas. [/quote] The jump was probably inconsistent, not the same angle at all points of a jump.
Posted on: 4/12/2010 12:08 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Best .21 engine break in with-out a heat gun ? Recomindations?
Your spending money on a drag tuned engine but you are too cheap to buy a $10-$15 heat gun? If you preheat the engine for the first gallon you can easily extend the life of your Piston/Sleeve/Conrod by a few gallons.
Posted on: 3/31/2010 1:21 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: slash 4x4- changing shock oil
Move the shock up and down without having the piston get out of the oil (that will cause huge air bubbles) to get rid of all the air bubbles. If you can, let the shocks sit overnight but 10-20 minutes is fine, just so the air bubbles have time to rise up to the top.
Posted on: 3/27/2010 9:53 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: $150 for a Losi 8ight 1.0 Roller
[quote]ORIGINAL: MCSRacing LOL i just traded my old losi 8ight 1.0 with a dynamite mach2 21 for a 1 month old RC8T-E with a tekin rx8/t8 2250kv, and a NIB mamba monster esc ..... [/quote] Buyer must have not known something or just an idiot.
Posted on: 3/25/2010 12:03 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: $150 for a Losi 8ight 1.0 Roller
Too expensive, 1.0's are cheap and the chassis is worn. Also by the screws the guy used for his steering top plate I would assume he doesnt know much about the cars. There should be button head screws for the steering top plate. Also he doesn't have the shock boots. You can find a better condition 1.0 or 2.0 for a better band for your buck than that. Heck, I bought my 1.0 for $75 over a year ago before I upgraded to the 2..0 The 2.0 is much better.
Posted on: 3/24/2010 9:44 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: SC10 4WD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: rustlerduster okay i was jw but traxxas didnt have one either. alright im just going to get a sc10 and maybe a blitz too while im there! charge up the card! woohoooo [/quote] It took Traxxas 2 years to design the Slash 4X4 after the original Slash released.
Posted on: 3/22/2010 10:13 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: SC10 4WD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wouldn't count one, thing of how many different molds AE wold have to make. They really dont have a platform designed for 1/10 4wd SC. They will have one eventually, but not within the next few months at least.
Posted on: 3/22/2010 8:23 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Operating new Track Need Insurance?
[quote]ORIGINAL: The Juice I think his question was about ROARS insurance. Does anyone know how their coverage works? [/quote] It's cheap, like $50 a year. But the downside is EVERYBODY who steps foot on the track has to have ROAR insurance ($30 a year). It is just way easier to get insurance frm a broker rather than ROAR because everybody has to have ROAR insurance.
Posted on: 3/18/2010 12:23 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Operating new Track Need Insurance?
[quote]ORIGINAL: OvalRacer99 $800 to $1200 a year? WOW, our club just paid our insurance for the year and it was only $150 for a $1 mill policy. Call around, I am sure somebody can hook you up for a decent price. [/quote] You need to get $2mil, not $1mil.
Posted on: 3/17/2010 6:12 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Operating new Track Need Insurance?
Disclaimers don't work in the greedy hands of a sue-friendly lawyer. $2million liability insurance, get it from a broker. Should be anywhere from $800-$1200 a year.
Posted on: 3/16/2010 10:22 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: I've got that RC itch...
[quote]ORIGINAL: abp667 I'm trying to find out if my local track has a 4x4 SC class that I could run a Slash in if I went that route. They do have 1/8 buggy & truggy classes. Any advice on a nice entry level 1/8 setup (ie - kit, esc/motor, transmitter/receiver, servo etc...) I'm thinking about piecing the parts together over a couple of months time. I'm also looking at the Kyosho Inferno VE ready set but I need to find out how the local parts support is. Anyone have any experience with the inferno? Thanks again for all the help [/quote] Might want to go the 2wd route if they race SC trucks, as 2wd is alot more popular than 4wd just because they have been out longer and are cheaper. It will cost you alot more for a 4wd electric buggy, probably aorund $700 in the end, but it will handle much better and be alot more durable than the Slash 4X4. That being said, I would still reccomend a 2wd SC like a Blitz, SC10, Slash, etc just because they are more popular for racing. Then you have extra money to upgrade.
Posted on: 3/15/2010 11:13 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: My own NiMh battery observations....
[quote]ORIGINAL: cummins driver Maybe mine were used more than I was told when I got them? They work fine, they just only take 3300mah usually. And yes, it is really nice to be able to see how much of a charge the batteries take. It helps to keep an eye on the batteries and gives an idea of their condition and if they are getting worse or not. Im not used to all this technology[:D] Eric [/quote] Do you discharge the cells down to .9 volts each (5.4 total) then charge the battery?
Posted on: 3/10/2010 1:20 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: OFFICIAL 8IGHT 2.0 THREAD
[quote]ORIGINAL: INTEGRA the differences from 1 to the other are night and day....yes the 1.0's work but the 2.0's are Just that much sweeter. [;)] [/quote] +1, just alot of subtle changes make it a completely different buggy! The arms are a different material, new front and rear hubs, new lighter shock towers with simpler mounting positions, shimmable rear diff case, longer chassis, new brake dics, 4mm turnbuckles (they look alot nice and save weight), radio tray, it all adds up.
Posted on: 3/6/2010 11:19 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: In your opinion what is the most bullet proof 4x4 out there?
[quote]ORIGINAL: MCSRacing the slash 4x4 is a way capable racer ... was finishing set up on mine .. doing battle with 2 electric 1/8 scales, and holding my own very well until all 4 stub axles bent on the triple. MIP will solve the bent axle problem, most likely very soon too. as far as durable that seems to be the only weak link on the slash 4x4. as the guys said above, the savage will kick butt for some serious bashing tho!!! [/quote] The 4X4 PE wont hold a chance stock against the Ofna Hyper 10SC and the Jammin SCRT10. No comparison
Posted on: 3/3/2010 10:07 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Traxxas E-Revo vs. 4WD SCT
[quote]ORIGINAL: stampedevxl [quote]ORIGINAL: Chris_RC  they can be raced unlike the E Revo (no class to race in). Not to mention the E Revo's are more of a basher instead of a racer. [/quote] hasn't the revo won like six or more championships???? [/quote] Yes, but the Revo was the only MT to handle decent, but since ROAR dropepd the MT class and not alot of tracks race
Posted on: 3/1/2010 9:48 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Traxxas E-Revo vs. 4WD SCT
The Ofna and Jammin SC's will handle alot better on the track, and they can be raced unlike the E Revo (no class to race in). Not to mention the E Revo's are more of a basher instead of a racer.
Posted on: 3/1/2010 6:31 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: i want front brakes...ideas?
It is more trouble than its worth. The rustler was designed for speed runs, nothing else. Your best bet would be to add bushings to the front of the car to give the front wheels some resistence when runing, which would be like drag brake.
Posted on: 2/27/2010 10:50 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: New track
[quote]ORIGINAL: MTboy Sweet, I'm really looking forward to seeing that. Well after all this I just placed an order for a Slash 4x4 VXL 2.4. Now I just hope my lipo's fit so I dont have to wait for weeks to run..lol [/quote] Gonna race 4wd SC?
Posted on: 2/26/2010 5:21 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: New track
[quote]ORIGINAL: cummins driver [quote]ORIGINAL: Chris_RC They might be the same size, but the Jammin will handle alot better than the HPI. Also, the Jamin X1 and even X2 are otudated, so if you want to be competative you should get some of the newer buggies/trucks. [/quote] Practice will make much more difference than how up to date the vehicle is IMO. I think a person with some skill can take
Posted on: 2/26/2010 10:07 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: New track
They might be the same size, but the Jammin will handle alot better than the HPI. Also, the Jamin X1 and even X2 are otudated, so if you want to be competative you should get some of the newer buggies/trucks.
Posted on: 2/26/2010 12:45 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: New track
[quote]ORIGINAL: Brainanator don't worry guys! the drivers out here aren't that great! LOL (Don't like Mike know I said that) :p I'm just jokin, it's just fun to get out on the track with other rigs, even if they are just running over my slash.... For some info, he'll be up against a brand new Losi 8EIGHT T, a brand new Team Associated RC8, and a couple year old hot bodies truggy. Just get a short course and run in the little SC track with me, it's a blast! and running the 1/8 track is fun with them too!! [/quote] Then really the only option is to get a 1/8 scale.
Posted on: 2/25/2010 11:08 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: New track
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jgaff2 put a mamba monster in an emaxx or erevo!!!!!! then put two 2s lipos with 40c discharge!!!!! [/quote] Better off with a Losi, Associated, Mugen, Xray, or Kyosho to keep up with the nitros. A Traxxas truck simply won't handle as well.
Posted on: 2/25/2010 8:44 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: zip ties on the head???
[quote]ORIGINAL: theRCreverend. [quote]ORIGINAL: Chris_RC They dont work, when you preheat you engine and run it at 200-250 it deterioates the zip ties and breaks them. If you look at your car for hours straight you could do that, but there is NO difference when you race it. [/quote] They do work. I have never experienced the deterioration of zip ties that you talk about. Maybe the zip ties
Posted on: 2/24/2010 6:04 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: zip ties on the head???
They dont work, when you preheat you engine and run it at 200-250 it deterioates the zip ties and breaks them. If you look at your car for hours straight you could do that, but there is NO difference when you race it.
Posted on: 2/24/2010 10:09 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: Your thoughts on these 4x4's
You can get the TEN-T anywhere from $450 to $410. I think Overdrive RC has it for $430.
Posted on: 2/23/2010 10:10 AM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: Any cheap truggy tires/wheels?
You want 0 offset rims and buggy tires, with truggy tires you will need truggy gearing for all 3 diffs and the truggy chassis/body.
Posted on: 2/20/2010 8:26 PM by Author "Chris_RC" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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