RE: The Evader Coalition - T.E.C.
Did you see that Duratrax has their SC truck on its website. Looks good and it is 4x4 gear diff. I wounder how it will handle brushless?
Posted on: 10/30/2009 1:42 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: wife or your RC cars
[quote]ORIGINAL: quietnas1 My wife hates my Hobbies but when she complains all I say is let's put some of those COACH bags on ebay. And the shoes and all the cloth that still has tags on them lol. [/quote] How many Coach bags do they need I just want to add a 3rd RC. She only carries one but we have seven in the damn closet and those bags are not cheap. I guess it is give and take cause when we first got married I bought a $1000. putter but she made me sell it. Sad thing is that same putter sells on Ebay for around $6000. Oh well she makes all the money now so I can't complain.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 12:02 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: The Evader Coalition - T.E.C.
[quote]ORIGINAL: projct After I correctly reglued the tire, the traction rolling is down to a minimum now. <span style=''background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);''> I still can't get it to stop slowly leaning to the right when the trim is neutral. WTF [/quote] What do you mean does it steer to the right or when it is still does the chassis lean to the right?
Posted on: 9/23/2009 10:17 AM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Going Slow is The Way To Go - Tamiya CR-01 Resource Thread!
[quote]ORIGINAL: usurp I upgraded from a D70 and the jump was huge. I love it. I got it with the kit lens but I dont use the lens that much. I mostly use my two primes a 50mm 1.8 (used for the shots above) and a 28mm 2.8. The video recording feature has come in handy a few times also. Its a great camera and I shoot regularly at 1000iso with barely any noise visible. [/quote] My wife has the D200 and it is amazing! I can't take pics at all if its not set up to point and shoot and she looks at me funny [&o] when I want her to take pictures of my RC cars. She has three or four lenses but I couldn't tell you what they do! Great shots, always enjoy good pictures.
Posted on: 9/22/2009 7:14 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: What kind of annoying stuff do you find in your RC after bashing?
Bugs that don't get smashed.
Posted on: 9/22/2009 12:26 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Is an Associated TC 4 any good?
He would sale just the car no ESC or motor for $100.00. He sent some pics of it close up and it is brand new. Said he built it to race but never got to the track so its brand new. He also has an Xray M18 1/18 Mamba 25 brushless with lipo for $100.00. Thanks for the in site on the brand.
Posted on: 9/22/2009 12:13 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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Is an Associated TC 4 any good?
My local Craigslist has a used Associated TC4 for sale in like new shape comes with a Novak SS5800 brushless motor system Nissan body is included, it has a JR servo included, aluminum rims for street driving, blue aluminum screw kit and battery hold down. The guys asking $175.00 and I know that it is out dated with TC5 replacing it but was wondering if you can still get parts and would it be a good buy for $150.00. I have electric off road but would add an on road for the right price. I would just run for fun and at the local track.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 3:55 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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RE: Best Starter Elec RC Truck for the $ ?
If you want brushless I would look at HPI Firestorm as a starter. Keep in mind if you want to go 35mph to 45mph you need a tranny that can handle that speed and also a slipper clutch. So you can look at vehicles that are not brushless but if you want to go brushless down the road make sure it is brushless ready. Make sure charger is lipo ready too so you don't have to upgrade that later.
Posted on: 9/18/2009 8:22 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: PICS OF YOUR SAVAGES !!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Doctp1885 [quote]ORIGINAL: rcnitrohead Thief, you stole my pic I'll sue you for a $100 billion!! JK[;)] ^ Hehe nice rendition. I actually have no clue about photography but thats my bro's hobby. He uses a Nikon D90 with a pile of different lenses and such- hes been messing with photoshop and lightroom for a few months and the pics came out great. I give him good practice to get those sexy action shots [:D]. Thanks guys. [/quote] Haha...only a thief if I sell the pic for profit :) I know you were jokin but if ya do decide you dont want your pics copied or used for profit without permission, best your bro use a watermark signature on the photo. this will be a copyright for your pics just in case these pics become best sellers :) [/quote] My wife uses a Nikon D200 and that brand is pretty good. Any pics you post on the computer he should put a watermark on it. You would be surprised how many pictures taken by pro or amateurs end up some where else with out permission. Also great pics.
Posted on: 9/14/2009 2:45 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: custom chassis in the making!
You said you used a cutting board for a kitchen? I would like to know if it warps because some of the cutting boards warp after time and how it handles heat from motor or sun? How much heavier did it make it? It looks really good. Hope to see some pics.
Posted on: 9/14/2009 10:03 AM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Do you hate it when...
[quote]ORIGINAL: FieroMan121 [quote]ORIGINAL: airmayle [quote]ORIGINAL: FieroMan121 will do [:D] [/quote] I know that area Boca and Delray totally understand what your talking about with the people. I leaved in the Wellington area you should hit the polo grounds for some great dirt roads to run on. I use to sneak on the polo farms and fish the ponds or canals for large mouth bass. That area
Posted on: 9/10/2009 8:26 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Do you hate it when...
[quote]ORIGINAL: FieroMan121 will do [:D] [/quote] I know that area Boca and Delray totally understand what your talking about with the people. I leaved in the Wellington area you should hit the polo grounds for some great dirt roads to run on. I use to sneak on the polo farms and fish the ponds or canals for large mouth bass. That area is wide open and no gated community to deal with mostly horse farm country. Also I remember a spot where a bunch of RC boat guys meet at in West Palm.
Posted on: 9/10/2009 7:56 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Using super glue instead of loc tite
[quote]ORIGINAL: Chris_RC [quote]ORIGINAL: SLAYERDUDE I think I've heard of using fingernail polish instead...? Anyone confirm? [/quote] Fingernail polish has acetone in it which breaks the bond of CA glue on tires. I would think it would do the opposite. [/quote] I would not use fingernail polish but the stuff they use to glue fake nails on is just another form of crazy glue.
Posted on: 9/10/2009 7:31 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: The Evader Coalition - T.E.C.
[quote]ORIGINAL: r0bh3 More LiPo fun today, truck was dialed in a running strong.  Then I pushed it a bit too much, took a jump going pretty fast, landed on the rear wheels after about 20 ft flight and SNAP rear chassis plate broke right in half.  I'll have to include it now with my other broken parts going back to DTX.  Could be out of commission for a few weeks as I have no spare and will have to wait for parts this time. The Tactic 2.4ghz was working nicely though, not one glitch after about 40 minutes of driving and more than enough range to satisfy my needs.  The steering rate adjustment is a nice little option too, used it a few times.  I'd recommend it, especially if you can get one for $60-70. [/quote] r0bh3 good to here you like the Tactic 2.4ghz I plan on picking that same radio up soon. You can't beat the price and I hear good things about that set up.
Posted on: 9/9/2009 6:24 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Official Traxxas Slash short-course race truck
[quote]ORIGINAL: Andyjk HAHA yeah I'm hoping they don't move it for a while. [/quote] What 17mm wheel adapters are you using and do you like them? I have a set from STRC racing but have not tried them yet.
Posted on: 9/9/2009 6:17 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: MEDiC MEDiA /AXLE TWISTERS - OFFICIAL Top Truck Competition (TTC) 2009 Video Series
That was a lot of fun to watch. It's good to see stuff like this it should help people get into the hobby. Great video and hoping there will be another event soon.
Posted on: 9/8/2009 2:07 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Car Videos"
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RE: The Evader Coalition - T.E.C.
Wow that was fast nice little video. Did you do any mods to the tranny to handle that speed?
Posted on: 9/1/2009 2:31 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Evader Coalition - T.E.C.
[quote]ORIGINAL: cheech4 so i made a decision on what to get, i decided in getting the HPI E Firestorm from tower and the reason for it was simple, the truck is an awesome basher and handles great and the easy pay option was the icing on the cake. [/quote] Good choose. A proven platform and can handle brushless with no problem. I'm looking at their short course truck the Blitz.
Posted on: 8/26/2009 8:41 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Evader Coalition - T.E.C.
I'm not sure. If you look on RPM web site they have a wheel that looks just like the one on Tower but it is for Losi brand, any Losi 2.2 wheel should work with a Evader I'm just not sure about Associated wheel.
Posted on: 8/24/2009 10:51 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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Hey Tim still having 960 charger problems
Hey Tim? Charged my EnerG 4600 seven cell side by side pack with setting 4amps and 40 mV. The charger false peaked, it finished with 9.78V it only charged for 21.4min and only put 1430m back into the battery. Something is not right!
Posted on: 8/24/2009 10:32 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "MRC Charger Product Support (i.e. Super Brain, etc)"
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RE: How to Backflip a Brushless truggy
Foamy it is amazing how much power your 1/8th has compared to the nitro, it looked like a switch you can just turn it on when you want. If I ever get into 1/8th it will deferentially be brushless.
Posted on: 8/24/2009 7:36 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Having 960 charging problems?
Hey Tim? Charged my EnerG 4600 seven cell side by side pack with setting 4amps and 40 mV. The charger false peaked, it finished with 9.78V it only charged for 21.4min and only put 1430m back into the battery. Something is not right!
Posted on: 8/24/2009 2:36 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "MRC Charger Product Support (i.e. Super Brain, etc)"
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RE: Going to go Lipo?
Thats what I mean both of those company's provide good customer support but the no name is a toss up. Still have not made up my mind yet.
Posted on: 8/22/2009 7:06 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Going to go Lipo?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Willystylz If you're daring I'd say go for the Thunder........it seems to have comparable features but for a fraction of the price of the others. I can personally vouch for the Hyperion charger, it's a quality unit and is totally silent. No fans blasting away[:D] It works great on all my nimhs and 2S lipos. It also has a built in balancer, not sure if the Venom or Thunder have that? [/quote] All three have built in balancers and I know Hyperion is good quality and Maxamps provide good customer support on that model. Only thing that holds me back on the Thunder AC6 charger is customer support if you have problems with it who can help. Thunder AC6 charger was list on hobbypartz.com and I have no idea if that web site company is any good. I would only be out about $65.00 but it's still $65.00. I'm trying to cut corners cause also shopping for 2.4ghz radio plus wanting to add HPI short course truck that is coming out in Oct.
Posted on: 8/21/2009 6:39 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Having 960 charging problems?
Thanks Tim I will do just as you recommend.
Posted on: 8/21/2009 6:22 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "MRC Charger Product Support (i.e. Super Brain, etc)"
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RE: Having 960 charging problems?
I will try the higher amps and up the mV. I do have a temp gun so I can check cell temp to make sure I don't cook the cells. Will let you know what happens. Thanks Tim for the help.
Posted on: 8/21/2009 3:43 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "MRC Charger Product Support (i.e. Super Brain, etc)"
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Going to go Lipo?
Plan on taking the next step and going lipo but having problems picking a charger. These are the one I'm looking at. I just can't tell if one is better than the other, they all seem to do the same thing and are all at 50watt charge rate. Only thing different is price. Thunder AC6 5 in 1 charger ac/dc $55.00 Venom ac/dc Pro charger $139.99 Hyperion EOS0606I ac/dc charger $149.99 I'm liking the cheaper one but is it still good quality?
Posted on: 8/21/2009 3:34 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Having 960 charging problems?
No these packs have at least 25 cycles on the them some even more. I have tried a charge rate of one and up to three. This charger worked fine before, I have had this one for a couple of months now. It just started to act up the last couple of charges. I tested to see if I had a dead cell in the first pack it happen to but it has done it to all of them and I have a total of four packs. Thanks.
Posted on: 8/21/2009 2:45 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "MRC Charger Product Support (i.e. Super Brain, etc)"
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Having 960 charging problems?
I'm getting false peaks on all my packs. Charging EnerG 4600 seven cell and 4200 six cell packs. The seven cell pack are set to 35mV but it will only take a half charge before it shuts off. The six cell is set at 30mV and does the same thing. I have increased the milli volts setting by 5 but it still only charging half way. If I want to get a complete charge then I have to start it over again and watch the temps. Any help would be great. Thanks.
Posted on: 8/21/2009 11:24 AM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "MRC Charger Product Support (i.e. Super Brain, etc)"
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RE: New HPI Short Course Truck
[quote]ORIGINAL: Redvanmafia we dont buy redcat stuff around here we buy real rc's, not this BARGIN!!!! chinesse stuff [/quote] Easy Red, I think he was just showing what else is out there for the short course trucks. He also has a Slash, SC10 so I would say he is open minded to all companys.
Posted on: 8/20/2009 3:03 PM by Author "airmayle" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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