RE: What was your first rc car??
If any of you guys remember Terminator 2...there was a part where they show the one guy's son that makes the chip that they're trying to destroy and he's driving an R/C monster truck with a custom paint job(or so it seemed) and that inspired me into saving up and getting my first hobby level R/C car. It was a Kyosho USA-1 electric kit. It took me about 10 hours to build it when I was 10 years old, man those were the good old days. After that I moved on to a few 1/10 electric AE buggies and then on to a Duratrax Maximum ST(not the greatest nitro experience for me lol). I then had purchased a Schumacher 1/10 with a TT .21 for those ridiculous speed runs. After that a terribly built T-Maxx was bought and that thing broke too easy...first editions were not like today's. Then I got into a 1/10 HPI SS touring car. Then a Revo 3.3 also was very weak and broke easily. Then I got my 1/8 scale 8ight T and it was awesome but since I no longer have time for R/C, I sold it :( I'll get back into it when something really cool is released not like these make a quick buck R/C vehicles that come out.
Posted on: 8/29/2008 12:14 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: 8ight Truggy
Also, remember to make sure that the exhaust manifold is sealing properly to the exhaust port.
Posted on: 4/1/2008 10:25 AM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: What are good HEX WRENCHES for my truggy?
[quote]ORIGINAL: eirk66 Matco isn't a no name brand... and you guys were talking about allens if your racing every weekend basis get hudy there going to last longer then others if your just bashing around or doing club races get what I sugested before the Ofna $35 kit 1.5,2.0,2.5,3.0 Th3pwn3r your telling me you can't use the stock allens the car came with if you really needed to? thats
Posted on: 3/11/2008 10:46 AM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: What are good HEX WRENCHES for my truggy?
""A wrench is a wrench and they all do the same job" " Not true. I explained this to my friend looong ago when I told him to buy the craftsman torx bits over some crappy no names and he didn't listen. 10 minutes later while working on his brakes on his car I snapped the crappy,cheap torx bit in half and went back to the store for the Craftsman. So...they DON'T all do the same job in some cases. Hudy is way over-priced, Losi Race wrenches are well worth the dough in my opinion.
Posted on: 3/5/2008 12:42 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: 8ight Truggy
The stock RTR shock towers are pretty crappy but they're light but they aren't all that sturdy. I've yet to have problems of clay building up on my shafts and rear arms but I guess my track is pretty clean in comparison to your track haha. If I thought the covers were needed I would have spent the 10 bucks, believe me haha. It doesn't take much to clean off what's on there after a tank of gas has run and several laps later for me,tires....that's a different story. A simple google search would have allowed you to find washers pretty easily but laziness will get the best of you. A good upgrade is a radio tray stiffener because stock it flexes a ton.
Posted on: 3/5/2008 12:36 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: 8ight Truggy
^Dang, if you're that lazy to figure it out like some of us have you're probably too lazy to install them. Slayer, instead of that upper plate you should have gotten new shock towers, a far better upgrade IMO. Also, I think the rear shaft covers are a silly idea because all the extra drag you have now from the air resistance that wasn't there before. Kind of like running without a body.
Posted on: 3/4/2008 2:22 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: 8ight brake setup
Trinity makes the springs and Losipartshouse sells them and I did it as well. Truck coasts a lot better it seems and it's almost like I'm still giving it gas when it runs. You have to learn how to drive with it, it made that big of a difference without any drag. Why isn't this i the 8ight section? =/
Posted on: 3/4/2008 2:16 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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JR 9100S Has Died
Well, my steering 9100s took a dump on me on Saturday. I had my EPAs set properly and never held a position for long as I twitch through turning and such and my servo saver was far from locked too so... depending on what goes on in the battle between me and JR for warranty claiming I will probably go with an Ace DS1015 if I'm forced to purchase another servo because of what a couple members have told me. This was in my 8ight T by the way that's why it's posted here in the Truggy section. Has anyone else had a 9100s take a crap on them? I could understand if this happened during a crash or something but I didn't crash or anything it just stopped working and will no longer respond to controls or hold a line and just makes beeping sounds and I know it's not a power issue because my T/B servo(which is another 9100s,I'm crossing my fingers) is working fine, even with the wheels lifted off the ground the steering 9100s won't move at all :(
Posted on: 2/27/2008 4:19 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: radios
I wouldn't recommend modding your radios guys because you'll void the warranty.
Posted on: 2/20/2008 3:44 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: 8ight Truggy
What's everyone running for shock fluids front and rear?
Posted on: 2/20/2008 2:06 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: watch this if you think your truggys fast
Haha, that's a good one. Lay off the throttle! My god, good thing you glued those well haha. I see you drilled your clip save mount hole too big =/
Posted on: 2/20/2008 1:50 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: tamiya nitrage?
That price has to be MSRP though. I don't think I'd pay half of that advertised price for it.
Posted on: 2/20/2008 1:47 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: tamiya nitrage?
[quote]ORIGINAL: aero750rider pro's and con's please. looking for a good truggy for moderate bashing and maybe racing. thanks [/quote] Apparently it comes with an engine that blows up and the radio gear sucks. You get what you pay for.
Posted on: 2/20/2008 11:45 AM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: the hyper st PRO thread!
[quote]ORIGINAL: qaiz True Only thing thats given me greif till now has been the brakes. And Ive sorted that out [:D]. Could flip my truck over with the stopping power of these [:D] [/quote] You don't want your brakes to totally lock up like that. Bad idea. You need to put more rear brake in and dial a bit of the front out to stop that.
Posted on: 2/20/2008 11:44 AM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: watch this if you think your truggys fast
Those tires turned into pizza cutters big time :)
Posted on: 2/20/2008 11:17 AM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: tamiya nitrage?
Oh, that's awesome. What do you think you'll spend more time driving?
Posted on: 2/20/2008 11:05 AM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: tamiya nitrage?
The only thing I get confused about is this...Qaiz, if the Nitrage is such a good truggy like you claimed why did you buy something new and totally different instead of just putting a new engine in the Nitrage. That's the one thing I don't understand.
Posted on: 2/20/2008 10:15 AM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: 8ight Truggy
Awesome pictures, I love how the dirt is everywhere in the air. I should have pictures of my 8ight up at the end of the week.
Posted on: 2/20/2008 10:12 AM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: watch this if you think your truggys fast
That Revo was so out of tune, you could hear the engine bog when he hit the throttle. Sure I may think the 3.3 sucks but c'mon it's much faster than that.
Posted on: 2/19/2008 8:20 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: MBX5T ProSpec or 8ight-T Pro
[quote]ORIGINAL: losiben888 [quote]ORIGINAL: slayerphonics Interesting, for me if i'm not pushing the 8ight balls out it doesn't drive worth crap, 8ight is a tough truck, here is a pic showing the durability of the A-arms Sheered the end of the pin off and broke the front brace.. a-arm was hardly touched, I've bought the replacment parts cost all of 10 dollars and it was fixed in 5 mins, thats the only thing i've broken. Maybe because i'm a good driver? I don't do WOT into walls. Its a tough truck Here is a photo of the jump i speared when I broke that pin [/quote] Not bad for an RTR, try getting the Ti-Ni hinge pins. They are pretty strong. [/quote] Lol, trust me when I say that the TI hinge pins break just as easy as the standard =/ I'm not too great of a driver but I landed on my buddie's 8ight T at about 10-15MPH and the pin went SNAP! It was a Lunsford back when I broke that, my Losi Ti Ni hasn't broken but I haven't crashed in a while either. When I DO snap the Ti Ni Losi pin I'll be sure to let you guys know :)
Posted on: 2/19/2008 8:18 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: witch truggy is better Hobao Hyper ST or Losi 8-T
[quote]ORIGINAL: nitro.rc.racer [quote]ORIGINAL: Th3pwn3r [quote]ORIGINAL: nitro.rc.racer I know its like there stupid or somthing (no offence kyosho guys) [/quote] For someone so smart you should learn how to use spell-check. [/quote] Sorry MR. Perfect that i didnt use spell check[sm=rolleyes.gif] I like Kyosho cars its just their always like WHAT KYOSHO IS THAT but alot of the guys i drive
Posted on: 2/19/2008 8:12 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Advice on a Truggy Kit
If money is no issue I'd go with the RR.
Posted on: 2/19/2008 4:02 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: witch truggy is better Hobao Hyper ST or Losi 8-T
[quote]ORIGINAL: nitro.rc.racer I know its like there stupid or somthing (no offence kyosho guys) [/quote] For someone so smart you should learn how to use spell-check.
Posted on: 2/19/2008 3:27 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: never buy imports and a stroy
Tell them you're going to pursue legal action because of what occured and hurry up and take pictures and attach them as well saying what happened.
Posted on: 2/19/2008 9:55 AM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: MBX5T ProSpec or 8ight-T Pro
[quote]ORIGINAL: Oasis TR ..Losi tough..lol..I guess you must have gotten a "different" one than what most of us got..Mine seemed to have some problems with diff cases (I was not the only person having these problems either) My losi seemed to wear stuff out rather quickly also..The plastic seemed to wear out..A arms, Hubs, this type of stuff..I'm not talking about really breaking stuff but it was sloppy..a lot of "extra" movement in the suspension. I liked the way the Losi handled but was not impressed with the cost and time it took to make it work..The diff issue was also not to good either..I got rid of my 8T quickly and can say that the Quality of the Mugen is much better..Honestly if you race you should carry spare parts for when you break..I always buy a "spare" truggy for parts..always.. [/quote] I find it quite interesting that you buy a "spare" truggy for parts. That just tells me you break quite often and get in nasty crashes. No wonder your 8ight isn't tough =/
Posted on: 2/19/2008 9:40 AM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Just checking..
[quote]ORIGINAL: dr.bjm I wouldn't fight over the $25. I paid well over $600 for it so obviously would like to get the most I can out of it. I am a 30 year old guy who bought on an impulse and now wonder why I did it. [/quote] Have you even raced or even bashed it yet? No. Well, since you say it's new. Go find a local track and go and race it and you'll have a reason to keep it :) By the way if you've opened the box it's no longer brand new.
Posted on: 2/19/2008 9:30 AM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: MBX5T ProSpec or 8ight-T Pro
[quote]ORIGINAL: Oasis TR [quote]ORIGINAL: Th3pwn3r Oh and if you're a good enough racer you might not need spare parts unless someone hits you =/ As far as things wearing out, anything will, just some things wear out faster than others. It also might be due to poor maintenance. [/quote] Nice..You dont even know me and you assume I cant drive or wrench.. [/quote] You've misinterpreted
Posted on: 2/18/2008 10:47 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: MBX5T ProSpec or 8ight-T Pro
It's kind of funny because there's at least 10 guys at my local track that are running Losi 8ight Ts and I've never heard about one problem with any of their diff cases so it must be a hit or miss thing. Oh and if you're a good enough racer you might not need spare parts unless someone hits you =/ As far as things wearing out, anything will, just some things wear out faster than others. It also might be due to poor maintenance. Some people have cars that last well over 250,000 miles and some people's cars don't even last over 100,000, it's all how you take care of your things.
Posted on: 2/18/2008 7:26 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: MBX5T ProSpec or 8ight-T Pro
"The upper hinge pins wear quite fast and tend to elongate the holes in the upper arms and i have read that the driveshafts are a little weak...but as of yet i have had zero problems with mine....also again from what i have read is that the crt likes to be pushed quite hard if this is the case then i am sure you would love the pro spec There are also a lot of nice hop ups to add to the mugen if you so wish i.e kingheadz,fiorini,k factory etc Here's some pics of mine first the eight t race roller that i sold IMHO the spots i found to be weak were the front hubs(plastic)steering arms popped off,rear hubs(plastic)broke a few of these along with bending the outer hinge pins,front centre driveshaft wars very fast think it is due to the engine being sat more forward and the angle of the front driveshaft going into the cup....the most common issue of the brake/throttle servo burning out DID NOT happen to me but i did spend a lot of time setting it up and even dremeling the upper centre area,also the rear diffs appear to have problem's they go very slack in the cases after a couple of gallons and i have read that it eventually will cause problems with the diff itself" I wasn't aware that the Losi had UPPER hinge pins. I only have 1 and a 1/2 gallon through my 8ight T and my center shafts show no signs of wear. Any servo will have problems if you don't set your linkages/EPAs properly. As far as the 8ight breaking easy goes...PLEASE. The only time my 8ight has broken is when I do something extremely retarded that would break any truggy. My friend puts his 8ight through hell and it never breaks, it's funny because when we think his 8ight is broken for sure it isn't. As far as dremeling the "upper center" goes I didn't have to do that either but I'm assuming your steering horn/link is hitting the fuel tank guard? Anyhow, the 8ight is a great truggy and I'm more and more impressed with it every time I drive it. The Mugen is nice too but most hobby shops don't carry replacement parts for them well, at least around here they don't. They'd be like "Mugen... what's that?" Okay, I exaggerated a bit but my local shops here in Chicago sure don't carry parts for Mugen even if you don't need them as they're pretty tough truggies but so is my 8ight unless I get a little crazy.
Posted on: 2/18/2008 5:23 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: witch truggy is better Hobao Hyper ST or Losi 8-T
There, fixed. I saw the other thread about the ST vs X1 and got it all mixed up lol.
Posted on: 2/18/2008 4:18 PM by Author "Th3pwn3r" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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