RE: Official Thread for the Go 21 Engine
I've had better luck out of my go-5 than any RB or Nova that I have owned
Posted on: 7/2/2007 8:20 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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Cyclone Hot Bodies
Does this sound like a good deal? I know nothing about touring cars but I want one. Thanks [link=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270131815533&rd=1&rd=1]Cyclone[/link]
Posted on: 6/13/2007 6:47 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Associated RC8
So many people think a car has to LOOK a certain way to be the best. With your eyes can you tell the which car is better: OFNA 9.5 or Kyosho SP2 ??? No. On the track...Oh yea!! A lot of people think the Losi 8ight is the dominant 8th scale right now. Do they win ALL the races??? no. Stastically, you can infer that all the current 8th scales are still equal performers. All manufactors can do now is focus more on innovative ways to make the chassis more user friendly and durable.
Posted on: 6/7/2007 4:55 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: Will I ever be a National Level racer? Probably not
Some people are naturals. Adam Drake for example has a friend take him to a race track in the early 90's and show him an RC car. Two years later he's a pro level sponsored driver. Xray driver Jason Branum picks up a car and now is blistering fast. IMHO at the two year mark, your racing skill level is close to its plateau. I now realize that I'm no natural racer, so I'm trying to find ways to go beyond my plateau that I'm stuck at right now.
Posted on: 6/1/2007 3:25 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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Will I ever be a National Level racer? Probably not
Have you ever wondered why some guys are so fast on the track? A lot of people like to believe Pavidis, Tebo, Caveleri, Mayfield and the rest of the National A-main'ers are fast because they have super dailed cars, modded engines and the best electronics. However, thats only a very small part of it. Others like to believe that those guys have been racing longer. Thats only a small part of it. I tend to believe you are nearly as good as you will ever be by your second year of racing. That still doesn't answer the question, "Why are those guys so fast?". Remotely controlling a car is 99% hand and eye coordination(reaction speed) which is inherent but can be improved with practice. Knowing what to do and when to do it is what it takes to keep a car on its wheels. Split second decisions make the difference. The really fast guys also have the ability to filter out the distractions, such as pressure from a following opponents. Distractions such as a racer gaining on you reduces you reaction time, and if you can't control this distraction you will end up on your roof. If you really want to be fast racer, you should spend less time setting up your car and spend more time setting up your mind.
Posted on: 5/31/2007 10:06 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: sport or hobby
"A SPORT is an activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively" -Wikipedia Racing=Sport Wrenching=Hobby
Posted on: 5/31/2007 9:30 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: AC8 wins first big race.
go ae!
Posted on: 5/21/2007 4:33 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: Rumours New replacement for MP777 WC
I'm pretty sure that the 777 will stick around for a little while longer. They are in the process of testing huge bore 15mm shocks for it right now.
Posted on: 4/5/2007 5:32 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: RC8? AE new buggy, am i dreaming?
Losi also has a 1/8th buggy coming out
Posted on: 3/21/2007 10:41 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: buggie pics!!!!!
Tu Mour:)
Posted on: 3/17/2007 10:41 AM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: buggie pics!!!!!
My Xray and my servo eatin' 8ight:)
Posted on: 3/17/2007 10:32 AM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: Losi 8ight servos
Sell your 8ight and buy another 8ight. I kid you not. My buddy and I bought and built our 8ights at the same time. I've been running 8th scale for 5 years so I know how to setup a linkage. But anyway, I went through 2 KO 2366 servos, one jr 650 and an old jr 590 on my throttle. I was on the grid desparately trying every possible adjustment to prevent it but it kept happening. Meanwhile my buddy who knows very little about linkage setup has never had one fail. Some 8ights eat them and some don't.
Posted on: 2/24/2007 10:41 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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Cyclone S parts??
I'm thinkings about getting a cyclone s but I wanted a larger spur gear and I can't seem to find one over 100T does anyone know of any dealers that carry cyclone parts?
Posted on: 2/20/2007 4:03 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: OS Vspec question.....here we go again
I'm pretty sure that this engine wasn't taken care of properly. For one thing, my engines are never dry inside. You have to run a good quality fuel and/or use a good after run oil to prevent dry starts. Friction=Wear. If an engine is well lubricated and kept within a safe temperature range, it lasts forever. RC "forever" is over 50 million rotations of the engine's cycle or 7+ gallons. I'll post some pictures of my Vspec and my RB S5 when I break them down this weekend, they both look polished on the inside
Posted on: 2/15/2007 4:00 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: OS Vspec question.....here we go again
FACT: The V-Spec is the Official "Internet Engine to Bash". I've had Novas, RB's and Sirio engines go bad prematurely and so has thousands of other people but it doesn't get posted. My buddy has a brand new WS7III that Jim Hottinger calls a four minute motor because it mysteriously dies around the four minute mark. All engines are man-made and can have problems. I don't see whats the problem with swirl marks on the back plate because all my motors have had it. The engines are built to have the closest possible tolerance and this is part of the wearing-in process.
Posted on: 2/13/2007 5:17 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: help with my OS vpec/losi 8ight
I just checked my Vspec. Thats how is supposed to be.
Posted on: 12/30/2006 5:18 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: Santa Was Good To Me!!!!!
Santas getting a little old, he must have dropped my STR off at your house. I'll send you the shipping info to correct this problem[:D]
Posted on: 12/26/2006 7:34 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: how long has your OS vzb-v spec lasted
donbeatya, I glad you posted that CEO Mods link. I didn't know they had soooo many services. I've had a brand new V-Spec for a few months now because I was too afraid to break it in because that is the definate "make it or break it" stage of the powerful V-Spec. I have no patience for engine break in[:D]
Posted on: 12/20/2006 7:12 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: buggie pics!!!!!
Gabe, I painted all those blue bodies for Sam at Total Control I had no clue he was affiliated with Mugen. I getting a 5R soon, maybe I'll buy one from him.
Posted on: 12/3/2006 6:28 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: MBX5R or LOSI 8???
Sold my 8ight and ordered a 5R
Posted on: 12/2/2006 9:46 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: Andrew Smolnik's Qualifying run at the RC PRO Finals
I got to meet Andrew & Gene "The Machine" Hickerson at the Futaba Challenge in Bossier City and the entire CEN team were top notch racers and cool laid back guys. Props to the CEN team.
Posted on: 11/18/2006 12:57 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: the best and worst about this hobby.
The best things about the hobby is being around people with common interests. Long weekends, big races, burgers and hot dogs on the grill, the smell of nitro in the air. The adrenline rush right before your heat or main. The worst.....Having a run-away and can't move or yell run-away!![X(], all you can do is hold the brake on your transmitter (like that really helps). Very embarrassing.....and also the cost of CA.
Posted on: 10/14/2006 5:11 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: When will we see the Losi 8ight???
The power of confidence is great. I recently switched from Jammin to Kyosho and I've been on fire since I bought my sp2. I have many people around me wanting to buy an sp2 now because of my sudden performance boost. RC Racing is a very mental sport, thats why sometimes you can drive flawlessly and all of a sudden you wreck once and go down hill from there or (bad start = bad qualifier). When you wreck, you shatter that force of confidence. If you buy a car expecting to be faster, you probably will be faster. Just be sure to give credit where credit is due and its you and not the car. With that being said, I look forward to lapping many Losi 8s in the future. Kyosho for life[:D] [b]Fasterplease[/b]- Alison offroad is my home track. I am painting two losi bodies right now for this weekend, its going to be a great race. www.alisonoffroad.com
Posted on: 9/26/2006 11:23 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: buggie pics!!!!!
Sorry so big.... [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v685/frankfranklin02/Picture6480.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v685/frankfranklin02/Picture551-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v685/frankfranklin02/Picture557.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 9/16/2006 3:05 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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T4 Servo help please
Please help, I've been running a jr 590 in my T4 but for tomorrow I wanted to borrow a KO digital 2366 out of buggy and I didn't know if it would be safe. Most servos say 6.0v and a 3600mah pack says 7.2v or 8.4v and Im confused by this. Can someone help me to understand, thanks.
Posted on: 5/20/2006 3:51 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Few Videos
Tell Phil, he is no longer welcome in Arkansas[:)]
Posted on: 4/19/2006 10:28 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: First Day of Silver Sate Championship
Can somebody please post a picture of Yuchi Kanai and/or his car. And maybe Atsushi Hara or his car! This race is stacked with hard hitters!
Posted on: 4/2/2006 4:37 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: buggie pics
Jammin' [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v685/frankfranklin02/Picture6240.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 3/15/2006 11:04 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: More buggy steering??
try 5000,7000,3000 diff oils or 7000,10000,5000 diff oils and you problems will be over.
Posted on: 3/13/2006 5:58 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: buggie pics
Jammin and T4 [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v685/frankfranklin02/Picture6229.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 3/7/2006 3:28 PM by Author "Mrfranchize02" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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