RE: Need quick battery help
[b]the cells are flat, this happens after ya store them with power left in them. you might be able to cycle them a few times and get them back up, but most likely not being they're cheap cells. lipo are the only way to go, they last 1000's of cycles and are way more reliable than NiMh or NiCd.[/b]
Posted on: 5/26/2011 6:04 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: new truggy exceed madwarrior
[quote]ORIGINAL: McWolf_101 <span style=''font-size: small;''><span style=''font-family: Comic Sans MS;''>First, do not concern yourself with what others may think of your purchase. You 'liked' it and could afford it, so you bought it. Second, upgrade the servos. Third, purchase the spare parts that commonly need replacing on ALL truggies of ANY brand. This includes suspension arms, drive cups, dogbones, etc. Finally, have fun with it <img alt='''' src=''http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif'' />. [/quote] +1
Posted on: 3/11/2011 9:31 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Novak esc issue
nothing but good things about novak, i been using their gear for over 25yrs and anytime i have a issue it was taken care of fast.
Posted on: 3/9/2011 9:58 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: losi xxx nt
i believe the only part you will have trouble finding is the compound gear in the transmission .. they have been discontinued for some time now .. i have 9 composite gears and 3 cnc aluminum ones .. if you need one let me know!
Posted on: 2/5/2011 7:33 PM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: What are some good
[quote]ORIGINAL: cooldriver385 The TRX 2.5 seems to not tune well or perform well. Go with an OS engine. You won't be sorry. [/quote] tuning can be a issue for a peep that doesn't have a clue on tuning, that is why i have tuned so many .. study up on tuning and you won't have any prob outta the 2.5
Posted on: 1/25/2011 7:05 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: What are some good
i have tuned hundreds of 2.5 motors .... they tune well and hold a tune just fine until they are worn out!
Posted on: 1/25/2011 7:03 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: What are some good
witha pull start or roto start OS youwill have to do sum surgery on the chassis and the front of the transmission case ... go with a traxxas 2.5 it will still have the ez start and more than enough motor. plus its a direct drop in. http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_23_30/products_id/5106/n/Traxxas-TRX-25R-15-Rear-Exhaust-IPS-Shaft-Standard-Plug-Slide-Carb-Engine-Non-Pull
Posted on: 1/24/2011 9:31 PM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Any new electric truggies releases?
yep i believe they are going too .... i haven't got to race my truggy for a good 5 months, there just isn't any body runnin' em around my area any more .. buggy is a hot class tho .. if ya decide to look at a E Buggy check out the durango dnx 408 the E version is supposed to be out in a month and they have killer part support, plus parts are cheap too !! http://www.team-durango.com/race-cars/dnx408/
Posted on: 1/24/2011 9:27 PM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: moving from xcross to truggy class what the best guys
go for the associated rc8t FT championship edition .. the truggy is great has all the adjustability out of the box, no need for any upgrades .. team associated has more championships under their belt than any other manufacturer.
Posted on: 1/13/2011 3:31 PM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: tips and tricks for racing
practice practice practice ... that is the key for racing, the more practice you get the better your driving will get ... make sure the car is totally free with no binding or bad bearings .. work with your set-up, it can make or break your day at the races.
Posted on: 1/12/2011 7:13 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Soldering iron and supplies for beginner
i use one of these, they're great irons and the variable is nice because ya can turn it down and leave it on while ya doing something else and its ready when you are. http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/89_142/products_id/27005/n/Hakko-936-13-P-ESD-Safe-Adjustable-Temperature-Soldering-Station-w-Green-RC-Skin
Posted on: 1/11/2011 8:49 PM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: What is considered the
as far as 10th scale goes .. durango and caster both make some really nice 4wd buggy and 4wdSC trucks http://www.team-durango.com/ http://www.casterracingusa.com/home.php
Posted on: 1/11/2011 7:26 PM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: SPECKTRUM 2.0
i have had a dx 2.0 like 5 years and its been a great radio very reliable. never have had any problems other than a antenna wire getting pulled loose from the circuit board .. was my sons fault, he ripped it out LOL ... so i soldiered it back on and its still working great ... the spektrum is a good reliable radio .. i gave it to my wife and she uses it every weekend, it works flawless.
Posted on: 1/11/2011 7:15 PM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Car Radio Equipment"
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RE: transmission problems
my sons rusty came with silicone in it, it leaked bad .. so he put in the lithium high temp wheel bearing grease and it stopped leaking and the diff worked pretty good. but any thick grease should do .. lube the o-ring before ya reassemble the diff, it helps it seal.
Posted on: 1/11/2011 4:53 PM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: transmission problems
LOL alot of sliding around corners definately required if the diff is locked ..... turn, what turn ...... just hammer it and hold on!!!! my son ran lithium wheel bearing grease in his .. never leaked it out and the diff held solid for several year of hard abuse.
Posted on: 1/11/2011 2:52 PM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: Broken Rustler... Please help.
if it ran before and now it doesn't .. sounds like the motor screws slipped and the spur gear may be ate up a lil bit .... how does the teeth on the large gear look? are they clean and the teeth good? use a fairly large washer it really help alot on the plastic motor mount plate
Posted on: 1/11/2011 2:44 PM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: truggy for bashing???
[quote]ORIGINAL: jmaxey51 its ok, but plastic shocks and break. will need new servos for all RTRs and with the AE you'll need to upgrade shocks too. but its a good truggy other than the shocks.  [/quote] +1
Posted on: 1/11/2011 7:32 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Electric vs Nitro: Racing for a Beginner?
[quote]ORIGINAL: FoamyVictim Electric is much easier to deal with. Once you get your setup right(not hard) its plug'n'play. There are so many things that make nitro tough to get into without a good experienced friend to help you along. So if you want to get started, start with electric. It'll be MUCH easier; that way you spend most of your time driving it, in stead of working on it. [;)] [/quote] +1
Posted on: 1/10/2011 9:43 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: transmission problems
for bashing the gear diff "locked" is going to be better. for racing the ball diff is better. the hard is the learning to build and set one up properly
Posted on: 1/10/2011 9:40 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: sodering issue
a brushed motor should blow the winds before it comes un soldiered .. unless as stated above ya have cold soldier joints, then they can fall off easily
Posted on: 1/10/2011 6:25 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: F8T 1.5 RTR
ur gonna have to bring it down to springfield and race the offroad at deweys r/c track is technical and huge .. alot of great guys race there ..
Posted on: 1/9/2011 7:13 PM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: F8T 1.5 RTR
sorry i was not trying to jack your thread, the castor handles exeptionally well with the saddle pack configuration. Hak said they have addressed the arm and cup issue, that says they are on top of emerging problems and that's a good thing .. honestly if ya like the truggy then give it a try, the biggest part of a truggy is getting your set up correct, they are all competitive if driven clean
Posted on: 1/9/2011 5:25 PM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: losi xx nt ad2 what type motor?
OS CV18 - great motors have tons of power and they last a good long time if ya take care of it.
Posted on: 1/6/2011 7:30 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: 8IGHT-T 2.0 Started and engine heated up to 330°F!
that all depends on how loaded up the motor was to get it to start ....
Posted on: 1/6/2011 7:22 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Why isn't my car going as fast?
you are going to need to cycle the new pack a few times to see the full potential, its just the nature if NiMh packs. charge until the pack is warm but not hot .. discharge/run it till it stops and let it cool then hit it again. the pack should get stronger with each cycle. brush's wear out fast especially if they aren't broken in properly.
Posted on: 1/6/2011 7:18 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: What ESC to get?
for what you are looking for in a esc/motor combo ... the Velineon gets the nod hands down, 2s or 3s capable, and a good price .. i have seen one ran into a lake several times and it just keeps on ticking, must be part timex LOL
Posted on: 1/6/2011 7:12 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: RC10T4 Good truck ???
+1 the T4 is a great truck, we race them, bash them, typically abuse them, they are great trucks and world class to boot!!
Posted on: 1/6/2011 7:06 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: 8IGHT-T 2.0 Started and engine heated up to 330°F!
[quote]ORIGINAL: HerrSavage Check your linkage... [/quote] +1 also check for air leaks and obstructions in the carb to be safe.
Posted on: 1/6/2011 5:01 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: The answer for the Brushless Guys ...
[quote]ORIGINAL: cummins driver The new hybrid electric brushless/nitro motor/engine for all those people who just cant make up their mind! [:)] [IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/6s9opz.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] I WANT ONE haha too cool!!
Posted on: 1/6/2011 4:58 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: F8T 1.5 RTR
most likely Chase's hammered driving style is the root of the cause.... i wasn't knocking the castor stuff, just passing on what i have seen .. the 8th stuff handles great and the 10th 4wd buggy and SC truck are some seriously sweet stuff tho!! i really couldn't switch from my current gear because i have 2 of each vehicle i race + parts to build 2 of each the only part i have broke in 2 season's has been 1 rear carrier, and i took a flying side hit in the wagon wheel from Chase LOL was no hope for survival! so i am sure you can see why i won't buy all new gear to change brands.
Posted on: 1/6/2011 4:55 AM by Author "MCSRacing" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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