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RE: Electric conversion for the Ofna Picco
If it does indeed use the center dff mounts from the 9.5, this would be an option: http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=RCMcrbuggymount
Posted on: 11/20/2009 3:20 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9267914
RE: trying to find a truggy or buggy
About the closest thing to an 1/8 scale, belt-drive, off-road anything is this abomination: http://www.racing-cars.com/usa/products.asp?recnumber=55960
Posted on: 11/19/2009 8:24 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266228
RE: Nitro Rock Crawlers Only
Post the pics by all means.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 1:38 PM by Author "Sunny_B"
in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9265340
RE: Horizon Hobbies Customer Service policies
It is a legitimate question. I e-mailed them to ask one question and have never recieved a response of any kind. I asked for the name of a replacement tank for the Easy Fly 40 trainer. I got the auto response on 10-9-09 and nothing else. To busy, I think not. Service, I know not. Sunny_B
Posted on: 11/19/2009 1:17 PM by Author "Sunny_B"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9265299
RE: MIG 29 - upgrades
Nice work on the sticks Michel! Hope you are well. Craig.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 8:41 AM by Author "Craig B."
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9262400
RE: XBox New Tank Sim Game?
Steel Fury: Kharkov 1942 is another one on PC that might be worth a look. I think the developers of it have another tank sim comming out soon too.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 7:53 PM by Author "B/Man"
in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9261239
RE: RC8 vs 8IGHT 2.0 buggy
[quote]ORIGINAL: vwdrew Hey thanks guys. I got to thinking since I have a Losi XXX-NT I might as well stick with Losi even though its [b]going to run $150 more than the Associated [/b]kit. I know [b]I will be one of the few at my local track running a Losi as most of them are running Associated in most of the classes there[/b]. Now I just have to figure out the engine thing, I looked at the ROAR
Posted on: 11/17/2009 3:15 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9260553
RE: MBX6T or HB D8T?
[quote]ORIGINAL: driller2948 Isn't D8T made by LOSI? I read in another post Hot Bodies was owned by one of the major manufactures and may be a lower line product? I'll see if I can find it. [/quote] Hot Bodies is a division of HPI...
Posted on: 11/16/2009 5:14 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC Truggy"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9258387
RE: Quick SIMPLE question
I'm unfamiliar with the XT2, but if a starterbox won't reach the flywheel, you could try installing a larger flywheel: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNZM7&P=7 It should work on the 247 engine. I can't say for sure.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 5:11 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9258377
RE: MBX6T or HB D8T?
This would be a classic case of "you get what you pay for" I think. There is a pretty big price difference between Mugen and Hot Bodies. We have a local guy who ran HB last season and switched to Mugen for next season. He can't stop talking about how much better the fit-n-finish is on the Mugen. I've got both the 6 and 6T and I'm certainly impressed with the attention to the little things. Right down to the o-ring around the wire opening in the radio box. As far as the D8T goes, it would seem you HAVE to cut some corners somewhere to be able to sell a truggy at just over $300.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 4:55 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC Truggy"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9258338
RE: LOSI TEn T
[quote]ORIGINAL: thelbz im really considering this truggy for my fist purchase, been out of the sport for almost 20 years. Either the ten-t or a revo who knows. [b]If I could find a 8ight-t 2.0 for a reasonable price I think i would be better off all around. [/b] [/quote] Never have truer words been spoken :) Hell, if you're just getting back into it, you don't need the latest
Posted on: 11/15/2009 11:33 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC Truggy"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9256728
RE: cant find Hong Nor buggy
Any reason why you want a 3-port .21? I understand that a .28 isn't legal for racing, but for club racing, they usually allow it. I see a few buggies on Amain that are under $400, including the Jammin. Keep in mind that you're not gonna find any sort of quality electronics in any of them. Even in Losi's $700 RTR, they still use junk servos. The AM radios in most RTRs are borderline worthless; very glitchy and I wouldn't run it without a failsafe. The Team Associated RC8 is about the only RTR I can find that has an FM radio, which is MUCH more reliable than any AM radio. Still uses marginal servos, but better than most others. But it's price also reflects that; $489 at Amain.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 11:23 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9256706
RE: Mig 21 goes the Netherlands
[quote]Henk, How does the wing actually attach?? there doesn`t look like too much holding it on and secure?? V.. [/quote] Dude....you can't seriously call those things wings!![:D] More like stabs I reckon! Craig. Thanks for sharing Henk!
Posted on: 11/15/2009 11:45 AM by Author "Craig B."
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9255167
RE: servo's
The 7955 isn't very budget friendly at $114 retail. But you get what you pay for. I would suggest staying away from Hitec metal geared servos for steering. I've had metal gear Hitecs develop quite a bit of slop in a short time when used for steering. Their titanium geared servos like the 7955 wont' do that though. If you're plan on sticking with the hobby for some time, then the 7955 is a worthwhile investment. I've had very good luck with the Ace servos in my buggy. The Associated XP servos are also re-badged Ace servos. If somebody is racing an LX1 on a budget, something tells me that running servos on unregulated lipo power is not a top priority.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 12:07 AM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9254506
RE: What's wrong with these screws?
Have you been using the car? I know on mine, I've had a hard time fitting wrenches because the screws were getting "worn over" from abrasion and distorting the hex area a bit. I literally had to tap the wrench in to get past the little bit of slag that would develop around the hex area.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 3:15 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9251340
RE: would a hyper 7 wing fit the hyper 8?
For what it's worth, take a look at JConcepts' wings. They're universal; you drill your own holes using the grid guide molded in underneath. Those things are virtually unbreakable. When I first started racing, I put more miles on my wing than I did on my tires and it lasted an entire season of weekly racing before it finally developed even a hairline crack.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 3:09 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9251323
RE: loose miture screws?
A very small amount of blue loctite on the threads will also do the trick. Let the loctite dry before you put the needle back in.
Posted on: 11/4/2009 12:42 AM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9226851
RE: still cant make up my mind
[quote]ORIGINAL: Lurp06x when you say branded ofna rc's do you mean like the LX1, an the picco buggy. an just to verify that the two i am thing of getting arent bad picks. this is the Jammin X1X rtr http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=OFN34956 This is the Hyper 8.5x rtr http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_44_48/products_id/8921/n/OFNA-Hyper-85x-RTR-1-8-Competition-Buggy-Kit-w-Macstar-28 [/quote] Correct. The two you linked to would be a good starter car. They're both based on competition level cars with a few downgraded parts such as stamped alloy shock towers instead of fancy CNC'd parts...
Posted on: 11/3/2009 8:07 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9226234
RE: still cant make up my mind
OFNA does not sell bad cars. Their Hyper line and the Jammin' line are both good race-worthy buggies. The ones branded specifically as OFNA are usually more geared towards the beginner/basher and therefore are not quite as performance-oriented.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 6:57 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9226045
RE: How to install 3Racing winch??
You can wire it many different ways, either with a separate battery or tap into your main battery. Most people use a separate speed control to operate it and plug it into the 3rd channel on their receiver. I don't think the TR comes with a 3-channel radio though.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 2:47 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9225441
RE: Losi 8T 2.0 engine
I've been told that some of the Sirio-sponsored guys are using that engine as their race engine in both buggy and truggy. A local guy uses it in his buggy as his race engine and it has tons of grunt.
Posted on: 11/2/2009 8:38 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC Truggy"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9223731
RE: NOOBIE question about my hyper 8?
If you have it properly set, it will hit the brakes in the event that the receiver looses the signal to your radio. Link to the manual for that particular failsafe: http://www.ofna.com/failsafe-micro.html
Posted on: 11/2/2009 8:26 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9223693
RE: Is it me, or are there a lot of Canadians on these boards?
I'm not Canadian but I do have a picture of one as my avatar. [;)]
Posted on: 10/31/2009 7:16 AM by Author "B/Man"
in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9217107
RE: Digg?
Dig is used to turn sharper. By locking up the rear wheels, and punching the gas, you can literally turn on a dime. A dig setup usually has 3 modes: 4x4 - all wheels engaged and turning Freewheel - rear driveshaft is disengaged allowing the rear wheels to freewheel while the fronts are still powered Llocked - rear driveshaft is disengaged and "locked" so the rear wheels will not turn but te fronts still have power To have all 3 modes, you need a 3-channel radio with a 3-position 3rd channel like the Spektrum DX3R.
Posted on: 10/30/2009 5:47 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9215869
RE: 8ight t 2.0 vs. mbx6t, which one??
I just recently switched from Losi to Mugen. Losi has good 1/8 stuff, but when you compare the two side by side, the Mugen just looks better built. Lots and lots of plastic on the Losi. And [b]something as simple as a split center diff mount is an UPGRADE on the 8ight[/b]. And then they bombard you with all sorts of new wizbang doohickey stuff to get you to buy, buy, buy (And I did
Posted on: 10/30/2009 2:39 AM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC Truggy"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9214366
RE: KV-1 New comparison Video & Upgrades!
I've been considering El Mod for some time but it's a bit out of my budget at the moment. My wife would quite possibly do serious physical harm to my body if I spent that sort of money on one of my tanks let alone on the four of them and it wouldn't be fair to only El Mod one. [;)] I was hoping the sound module for the RC Command battle system would have been out by now but things have been quiet on that front for a while.
Posted on: 10/30/2009 2:03 AM by Author "B/Man"
in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9214324
RE: KV-1 New comparison Video & Upgrades!
In an ideal world Heng Long would make a new board without the cheesy jerk motion and with a removable SD card for sounds so people could modify them form the crap stock effects.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 7:37 PM by Author "B/Man"
in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9213391
RE: Air in shocks
Are the o-rings new? If the o-rings are shot, you'll suck air in through the bottom...
Posted on: 10/27/2009 2:20 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9206342
RE: FUEL or Electric??
That's a good point. Even with nitro motors, driving style plays a big part in your fuel mileage. I'm considering a brushless conversion just for kicks but I'm not entirely sold on Zippy packs. I keep reading horror stories on the interwebs. But then again, people don't usually post their good experiences with products, just the bad.
Posted on: 10/26/2009 6:26 PM by Author "K_B"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9203991
RE: HOW TO APPLY VINYL GRAPHICS
Windex or any other household product that contains harsh chemicals such as amonia, silicon, polymers, oils, will damage the adhesive as well as the film (graphics) these products were not designed for graphics cleaning or application (includes alcohol). The pros use a designed product line, Rapid Tac products
Posted on: 10/26/2009 5:15 PM by Author "roger b"
in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9203815
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