RE: CEN matrix???
I havent TOTALLY broken in my engine yet, so far the RTR engine is hard to start with the pullstart(tons of compression) and my starterbox currently not functioning properly leaves me in hiatus. The CEN Matrix RTR buggy in my opinion is one of the best out there even compared to PRO kits: 1. As an RTR it comes with THICK 7075 aluminum chassis, shock towers, radio plate and so forth. 2. As an RTR it comes with a MX3-FM radio, definitely NOT a throw away radio like most RTR's. 3. ROBUST Plastic parts like the A-arms. 4. HUGE Shock absorbers. *I am not discouraged of the fact that the stock engine is a pain in the ass to break-in or tune because it might be just that I'm not experienced with Nitro engines, BUT the FACT remains that the REST OF THE CAR IS OF HIGH QUIALITY. Name a stock RTR other than the GS Storm CL1 pro RTR that comes with ROBUST 7075 alloy parts coming in stock as RTR, I think there is none. That is why I think the CEN Matrix RTR is already ahead of the pack just by this criteria alone.
Posted on: 9/3/2007 5:01 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: Congrats Andrew Smolnik!!!
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=241281 from RCZ with pics.
Posted on: 8/21/2007 9:53 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "CEN Racing"
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Congrats Andrew Smolnik!!!
http://liverc.rccars.com/view_result_file.php?d=farm2&f=R5_Race_13_Monster_Truck_(A_Main).xml Congrats to Andrew and to the entire CEN Racing Team!!!
Posted on: 8/19/2007 9:20 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "CEN Racing"
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RE: CEN Matrix RTR engine break-in questions
Hi Matty, anew problem arose my OFNA Chrome top suddenly stops working sunday morning, then last night I decided to remove the wiring from the on/off switch and battery then when I connected them back again the motor runs without me turning it on or not applying any pressure on the "engaging spring" for it to turn on. So now I think might buy a new on/off switch and that other "engaging Spring thing". I tried to use the pull satrter last night and it's to no avail, it started three times but cuts off eventually:( I need my OFNA chrome top running, I'm not breaking in this thing without a starter box, it's gonna drive me crazy[:(]
Posted on: 8/16/2007 3:08 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "CEN Racing"
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RE: I need Help on my OFNA Chrome Top
Thanks Gado!!!
Posted on: 8/16/2007 3:00 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: I need Help on my OFNA Chrome Top
Thanks Danno and JB, Ifever it is that spring that engages the motor when I push down on my buggy do you guys know where I could order a new one(what is it called?)? I'll also order a new switch just in case, I saw one in Amainhobbies for under 2 bucks.
Posted on: 8/15/2007 7:19 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: I need Help on my OFNA Chrome Top
[quote]ORIGINAL: Danno take a picture , can`t help you if we can`t see where you screwed up . Dan [/quote] Sorry but I can't get a clear pic using my digital cam, but I'm pretty sure my wiring and all the connections are perfect since it was working fine last week until sunday where it suddenly didnt work.
Posted on: 8/15/2007 10:10 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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I need Help on my OFNA Chrome Top
Last Saturday night my OFNA Chrome Top was working perfectly fine when I was breaking-in my CEN Matrix RTR, then Sunday morning it would no longer start. Tonight I removed the two wires from the on/off switch and removed the wires going to the 12v battery. Instaling them back again I installed the wires to the on/off switch first(it's currently off) then when I was intsalling the wires to the 12v battery next it started running even though the switch is currently off. What is wrong with my starter box? Should I replace my on/off switch? I really need help it's almost impossible to start My Matrix engine without this starter box.
Posted on: 8/15/2007 1:17 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: CEN Matrix RTR engine break-in questions
Thanks Clermont and Matty, right now I just need another alternative location where I can continue breaking-in my engine. Hopefully I could finish it before Summer ends.
Posted on: 8/13/2007 12:59 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "CEN Racing"
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RE: CEN Matrix RTR engine break-in questions
another thing guys,how can I prime the engine without a primer button and a pullstart? Just in case in the future I might get a non-pullstart .21 engine. thanks:)
Posted on: 8/12/2007 5:59 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "CEN Racing"
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RE: CEN Matrix RTR engine break-in questions
[quote]ORIGINAL: mattyb13 Hey there, My .02 is that the Matrix has a LOT of compression and all the same things freaked me out at first when I got my buggy and started break in. After almost a gallon my car idles pretty good. On startup it wants to creep just a little. Thats where I like it. DOGMAN helped me with MANY of the same questions. DOGMAN, now if you could just open a legit hobby shop near my house so didnt have to order so much stuff online I'd be set! So frustrating. I need $4 aluminum servo arm and I cant find a hobby shop within hours that carrys them!!! UGH! [/quote] Hi Matty, I'm actually enjoying break-in even though It's quite a pain in the hands[:D] I finally started the engine in my Matrix after almost 2 years on the shelf. The only problem I have right now is where I could continue breaking-in my buggy yesterday me and my wife went to Saltwater beach park which is about 20 minute drive from our apt. and I'm scared it might annoy some of the park goers there because of the noise. I can't definitely do it here in our apt. complex vicinity, It's just hard we don't have any offroad RC tracks around here[:o]
Posted on: 8/12/2007 12:01 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "CEN Racing"
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RE: CEN Matrix RTR engine break-in questions
[quote]ORIGINAL: The Real Dogman Hey Jay(just cant help myself) here is an image that might help: And a link to the [link=http://www.cenracing.com/downloads/enginemanualv2.zip]CEN Nitro tuning guide book[/link] And a couple videos that should help: [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEGjExP9GkM]Traxxas Nitro Engine Tuning Video[/link] [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSmMzpZM_As&mode
Posted on: 8/12/2007 11:53 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "CEN Racing"
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RE: CEN Matrix RTR engine break-in questions
[quote]ORIGINAL: The Real Dogman Hey Jay(I just love saying that) The idle stop screw could be turned in to far and causing your engines rpm's to be abit high, but on some trucks when you have them off the ground the wheels will spin just abit due to the lack of resistance in the drive train. If when you set it on the ground and your truck wants to kreep forward then your idle is too high
Posted on: 8/12/2007 9:54 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "CEN Racing"
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CEN Matrix RTR engine break-in questions
During break-in this evening I noticed how incredible the compression of this engine is. My OFNA Chrome top can't even crank this engine without me having to loosen up the glow plug a bit. Is this normal? But if I keep the glow plug loose I noticed some fuel coming out of the cooling head hole where the glow plug is, so I tighten it afterwards the engine dies. My wheels are turning quite a bit even though I'm not applying any pressure to the throttle is this normal? How do I keep this from happening? I'm currently using the needle settings in the CEN website: Top end: 3-3.5 turns out Bottom end: 4.5-5 turns out Midrange: Flush with silver carb housing. Thanks in advance
Posted on: 8/12/2007 2:05 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "CEN Racing"
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RE: MATRIX buggy PICS anyone?
Thanks Matty! I'm definitely going to be seeking advice from you, I got it here: http://www.rgxracing.com/clearbodiespage.html It's basically a RGX made body for a Mugen MBX5R and fits the Matrix perfectly. Yup I had them paint the body for me I'm too inexperienced and lazy to do it[:D] When I bought it the body was 15 bucks I think and the single color scheme is 5 bucks, this was last year May 2006. take care.
Posted on: 7/7/2007 2:44 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "CEN Racing"
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RE: MATRIX buggy PICS anyone?
Hi Matty! On the gunmetal, it's by RGX. The blue is by JConcepts for Mugen, painted by my Bro. I'm a newbie with Nitro's and probably be seeking advice from you when I start breakin in my Matrix. I personally like the JConcepts more because of the unqiue shape it has, though I think the RGX fits easier. take care.
Posted on: 7/7/2007 2:25 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "CEN Racing"
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RE: MATRIX buggy PICS anyone?
I'm lazy to post my pics but you can check out my profile gallery to see my beloved Matrix, the gunmetal is going to be my basher and the blue bod is just for shelf:) I havent broken in the engine yet but I have already built my Ofna Chrome top so breakin/starting in this badboy will be less painful, I had this beast for almost 2 years sitting on the shelf just waiting to be awaken and I believe it's going to be this summer. take care!!!
Posted on: 7/7/2007 1:26 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "CEN Racing"
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RE: My OFNA Chrome top SPARKS
I will JB Comp, thanks again!!!
Posted on: 7/5/2007 9:48 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: My OFNA Chrome top SPARKS
Thanks JB Comp!
Posted on: 7/5/2007 7:02 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: My OFNA Chrome top SPARKS
[quote]ORIGINAL: JB COMP your welcome. is this your first starter box you built? [/quote] Yup my first, does the Acid CA 12 v battery overcharge?
Posted on: 7/5/2007 6:32 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: My OFNA Chrome top SPARKS
[quote]ORIGINAL: JB COMP yeh, when I built mine I had those metel charge plugs toucking the metel case, so you have to put those plastic washers or plastic raing things so the metel not touching the metel case [/quote] Thanks JB Comp, I also asked this in the CEN forums and (YFZ racer) they also recommended puting that two-piece thingy that keeps the metal parts separated. It no longer sparks!!! Thanks again to you guys. Happy 4th also.
Posted on: 7/5/2007 2:40 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: My OFNA Chrome top SPARKS
[quote]ORIGINAL: JB COMP yeh, when I built mine I had those metel charge plugs toucking the metel case, so you have to put those plastic washers or plastic raing things so the metel not touching the metel case [/quote] Thanks I'll give that a try!!!
Posted on: 7/4/2007 10:42 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: My OFNA Chrome top SPARKS
[quote]ORIGINAL: JB COMP the wires going to the side where you connect the charger, make sure those don't touch the the metel case, the same thing happened to me. [/quote] Do you mean the CHARGE PLUG colored RED and BLACK, those little caps with holes?
Posted on: 7/4/2007 10:04 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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My OFNA Chrome top SPARKS
I've just assembled my OFNA Chrome top following the instructions for Drawing 1(the one with the 12v battery inside the starter box). My problem is when I try to attach the wires to the battery connector it SPARKS, what did I do wrong? Sorry the pic that I attached is next to useless:( I can't foucs it properly. By the way I am using the Hobbico 12v Acid CA battery.
Posted on: 7/4/2007 3:26 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: flywheel wrench=unknown
[quote]ORIGINAL: hkenvy91 thats funny they must hire people from the same place! the hobbytown near me is garbage!!! they only care about planes and monster trucks. never any buggy parts. ive gottin to the point that i only pick up fuel and plugs from them. on a good note is i found hobby shop an hour and a half from me that is like an rc supermarket!, they have tons of stuff and an excellent track. we were out there this past saturday runnin on the track and the owner came out to say hi to us. we are new there. well lets just say he bent over backwards to hook us up on stuff at super cheap prices.i ended up picking up some crimefighter m2's ,rims, and a wing. he gave me the crimefighters cheaper than intenet too <$15 a set>im gonna start doin business there along with a-main hobbies online. [/quote] You're lucky to have a Hobbyshop that actually cares for the customers, I'm a newbie specially to nitro's and would be very happy to have hobbyshop owners or salesperson helping me out . I guess I gotta have to look around the King county area for a good hobbyshop. Thanks to all you guys who responded to my post.
Posted on: 6/11/2007 8:48 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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flywheel wrench=unknown
I went to our local Hobby Town to buy an OFNA flywheel wrench yesterday and when I asked a sales associate he told me "I don't know what you're talking about". I was just a lil bit surprised because I thought that the OFNA flywheel wrench was a bit popular especially for nitro RC and this guy who is suppose to know this stuff was clueless and IMO was very unhelpful for not even bothering to ask his other associate. Same thing happened to me a couple of months back when I was looking for Proline decals on the same store when I asked an associate he told me they did not have any, only to find out they did have Kinda saddening how can we get motivated to help or support our LHS if they're not even helpful or friendly to begin with, I guess I might just even buy my nitro fuel online now.
Posted on: 6/11/2007 10:09 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: went to my local hobby town and not just gas prices are on the rise!!!
I went to our local Hobby Town to buy an OFNA flywheel wrench yesterday and when I asked a sales associate he told me "I don't know what you're talking about". I was just a lil bit surprised because I thought that the OFNA flywheel wrench was a bit popular especially for nitro RC and this guy who is suppose to know this stuff was clueless and IMO was very unhelpful for not even bothering to ask his other associate. Same thing happened to me a couple of months back when I was looking for Proline decals on the same store when I asked an associate he told me they did not have any, only to find out they did have[:o] Kinda saddening how can we get motivated to help or support our LHS if they're not even helpful or friendly to begin with, I guess I might just even buy my nitro fuel online now.
Posted on: 6/11/2007 10:04 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: i'm so bummed about my starter box
[quote]ORIGINAL: sdgusa ok i'll have pics tommorow in this thread. [/quote] Thanks sdgusa, I have not assembled my Chrome top yet I just want to pattern mine to yours to make things easier for me.
Posted on: 6/10/2007 4:35 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: i'm so bummed about my starter box
[quote]ORIGINAL: sdgusa ok guys got up this morning and tried to start it again and guess what it started. now shure what i was doing wrong but it running like a champ now. thank you for all you guys help. now does anyone have driveing tips[:D] [/quote] Hi sdgusa, Could you post a pic on how you set-up your OFNA Chrome top(the wiring, motor and all the other connection...) I also have the CEN Matrix RTR and OFNA Chrome top. thanks in advance. Jr.
Posted on: 6/10/2007 3:23 PM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5969164

RE: buggie pics!!!!!
My Matrix RTR using a JConcepts Mugen Body. [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/rogeliochev/HPIM0649.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/rogeliochev/HPIM0648.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/rogeliochev/HPIM0646.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/rogeliochev/HPIM0645.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/rogeliochev/HPIM0644.jpg[/IMG] Hopefully I get to run it this summer:)
Posted on: 5/7/2007 12:18 AM by Author "Jay-r" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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