RE: Duratrax Firehammer??
Loved mine.. before it was stolen
Posted on: 6/5/2009 2:25 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: Stolen RCs
I don't have much faith in the police at this point. I have given them names, addresses, lic plate numbers and they still say that is not enough to issue a search warrant. Whatever. They basically have to catch the guy with them which I doubt will happen. I can understand I guess. Hearsay and anon tips are just that. But what happened to probable cause? Regardless, I have a claim open with my insurance company. I submitted all of my receipts and pics today. My concern is what happens to my rates? And more importantly, what happens if the police find my RCs after my claim is paid? Do I have to pay all the money back? That of course would suck
Posted on: 6/4/2009 11:28 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: Stolen RCs
I added up my receipts... $4200... DAMN. Half of which was the T-Maxx I think it may be worth filing a claim with my homeowners insurance.
Posted on: 5/30/2009 12:44 AM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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Stolen RCs
Hey guys - someone broke into my garage lastnight and stole several of my RCs. They took: Firehammer (ddm pipe, kill switch with blue LED, JR XS300 receiver) T-MAXX (all blue RPM parts with some blue alum, Tekno wing with broken mount, RPM wheels, Losi tires, JR XS300 receiver) Slash (VXL system, LEDs, Traxxas receiver with green crystal) The thieves left my Stampede, Jato, RC18T and all of the transmitters and bodies (they took vehicles only). I am glad my three 11.1v LIPOs were inside. Neighbor is the one who called the cops at 3AM. She said she saw a tuner car with loud exaust and blue reverse lights. Please keep an eye out on other forums, craigslist and eBay. Thanks guys! JJ Here are some pics: [IMG]http://www.durrantfamily.com/mainfolder/misc/rc/IMG_0710.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.durrantfamily.com/mainfolder/misc/rc/firehammer/Picture2032.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.durrantfamily.com/mainfolder/misc/rc/slash/leds/IMG_2167.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.durrantfamily.com/mainfolder/misc/rc/slash/leds/IMG_2160.JPG[/IMG]
Posted on: 5/29/2009 9:38 AM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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ATTN MN Guys
** admins... sorry if this is the wrong area! Hey guys.. need your help. I am petitioning the City of Cottage Grove to install a dirt race track in the local park system. I am close to getting an approval, however, I need as many signatures as possible in the following petition. Please include your reason(s) why you want a track in the comments field. Be sure to pass the petition on to others! http://www.petitiononline.com/7fhej20d/petition.html Thanks for your help! Justin
Posted on: 8/20/2008 10:46 AM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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Attn MN Guys!
Hey guys.. need your help. I am petitioning the City of Cottage Grove to install a dirt race track in the local park system. I am close to getting an approval, however, I need as many signatures as possible in the following petition. Please include your reason(s) why you want a track in the comments field. Be sure to pass the petition on to others! http://www.petitiononline.com/7fhej20d/petition.html Thanks for your help! Justin
Posted on: 8/20/2008 10:45 AM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Regional Racers & Bashers"
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Trinity Burn...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rarw_hZ0BFQ :)
Posted on: 8/9/2008 9:36 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7828147

RE: OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey guys.. I picked up the Losi 1/36 DT this week. Brand new out of the box and all I got is steerring.. no forward or reverse. Ideas?
Posted on: 4/16/2008 12:47 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7381798

Jato Bash #1
http://www.durrantfamily.com/movies/jatobash1.wmv
Posted on: 2/26/2008 9:22 AM by Author "justindu" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7139345

RE: WinterBash #2
Yep, its an outdoor ice rink. Had a blast!
Posted on: 2/9/2008 10:37 AM by Author "justindu" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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WinterBash #2
http://www.durrantfamily.com/movies/winterbash2.wmv 25MB - 6min25sec We captured some sweet drifting footage and killer crashes. Including my best T-MAXX crash yet! Enjoy!
Posted on: 2/8/2008 9:28 AM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Car Videos"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7043131

WinterBash #2
http://www.durrantfamily.com/movies/winterbash2.wmv 25MB - 6min25sec We captured some sweet drifting footage and killer crashes. Including my best T-MAXX crash yet! Enjoy!
Posted on: 2/8/2008 9:27 AM by Author "justindu" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
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RE: New Savage 25 frustrated owner...
thx
Posted on: 12/30/2003 11:12 AM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1388323

RE: Newbie Hop-Ups
I will
Posted on: 12/29/2003 4:15 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: Newbie Hop-Ups
Thanks guys. So far I have picked up the following for it: NOVA Head Tsais pipe Fuel filter HPI performance air filter
Posted on: 12/29/2003 4:11 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1386150

Anyone from MN?
I am curious to know if anyone on here is from MN? It would be nice to hookup with a more experienced Savage owner!
Posted on: 12/29/2003 9:30 AM by Author "justindu" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: New Savage 25 frustrated owner...
Do you have alink for the fast charger?
Posted on: 12/29/2003 8:35 AM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: Newbie Hop-Ups
I have the 25
Posted on: 12/28/2003 11:23 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1384358

Tuned Pipe
Which would you all recommend..the HotBodys or Tsais?
Posted on: 12/28/2003 11:22 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1384356

Newbie Hop-Ups
Well I finally got the truck running tonight! WOO HOO! I went through 2 tanks without a hitch. I am now thinking about getting hop-ups.. What are the best and easiest hop-ups for a newbie? Thanks again everyone for all your help! Justin
Posted on: 12/28/2003 10:17 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
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RE: New Savage 25 frustrated owner...
Thanks for the advice. The Savage was actually bad out of the box. The LHS did exchnage it and all is good. I am still having trouble starting it though.. sometimes it pops right off, and other times it does not. I guess it just takes practice. It also seems like the rotostart has to be 100% charged before it starts.
Posted on: 12/28/2003 6:17 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: New Savage 25 frustrated owner...
Thanks So the really high idle is normal?
Posted on: 12/27/2003 11:30 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1381902

New Savage 25 frustrated owner...
Well let me start by saying I am brand new to the R/C and nitro scene. I picked up a CEN MT2 about a week ago, and had troubles with it immediately. The idle seemed a little high and it would go without hitting the accelerator (but I could still control it), then all of a sudden it just took off RUN AWAY!! It ran smack into a fire extuinisher and flipped on its back. The engine was stils fully accelerated. So I pinched the gas line and it shutdown. Now whenever I start it up, the idle is really high. Its like I have the accelerator pulled all the way back (and I am not even touching the radio). I tried playing with the idle screw, and I can get the idle to really low before it shuts off, yet when I release the break on the radio it just accelerates again!! So I figured it was just a lemon cause CEN isn't as well known. I plan on sending it back to CEN to be checked out. So then I decided I would go get the much respected Savage 25. Went to the LHS today and dropped $550 total. I fired that up and guess what?? EXACT SAME PROBLEM!! @*&%! I fire it up and the idle just keeps getting higher and higher and the wheels spin faster and faster while off the ground!! What's the deal? I checked the obvious things like: - Throttle Trim on Radio is ok - Carb isn't stuck open - Linkage seems to be working fine The only other thing I have heard of is an air leak. Yet my box had a red X on it, and I heard boxes with the red X have been fixed by HPI. So I took it back to the LHS and the guy there (supposedly) tweaked all the needles. I forgot my rotostart so I couldnt test it there.. but when I tried to start it at home it woudn't even start! Any help or advice would grealty be appreciated!! Thanks Guys! Justin
Posted on: 12/27/2003 11:05 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1381849

New Savage 25 frustrated owner...
Well let me start by saying I am brand new to the R/C and nitro scene. I picked up a CEN MT2 about a week ago, and had troubles with it immediately. The idle seemed a little high and it would go without hitting the accelerator (but I could still control it), then all of a sudden it just took off RUN AWAY!! It ran smack into a fire extuinisher and flipped on its back. The engine was stils fully accelerated. So I pinched the gas line and it shutdown. Now whenever I start it up, the idle is really high. Its like I have the accelerator pulled all the way back (and I am not even touching the radio). I tried playing with the idle screw, and I can get the idle to really low before it shuts off, yet when I release the break on the radio it just accelerates again!! So I figured it was just a lemon cause CEN isn't as well known. I plan on sending it back to CEN to be checked out. So then I decided I would go get the much respected Savage 25. Went to the LHS today and dropped $550 total. I fired that up and guess what?? EXACT SAME PROBLEM!! @*&%! I fire it up and the idle just keeps getting higher and higher and the wheels spin faster and faster while off the ground!! What's the deal? I checked the obvious things like: - Throttle Trim on Radio is ok - Carb isn't stuck open - Linkage seems to be working fine The only other thing I have heard of is an air leak. Yet my box had a red X on it, and I heard boxes with the red X have been fixed by HPI. So I took it back to the LHS and the guy there (supposedly) tweaked all the needles. I forgot my rotostart so I couldnt test it there.. but when I tried to start it at home it woudn't even start! Any help or advice would grealty be appreciated!! Thanks Guys! Justin
Posted on: 12/27/2003 11:04 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1381848

RE: Newbie and CEN MT2
Thanks everyone I brought it to a local hobby shop and the guy there had trouble just getting it to start. He is going to have a more experienced tech check it out and get back to me in a few days. I will let you know how it goes. Justin
Posted on: 12/24/2003 11:11 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: CEN Linkage Fix, How it should be...........
Thx guys!
Posted on: 12/24/2003 10:59 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: CEN Linkage Fix, How it should be...........
Those bastards.. mine definately doesn't look like that.. thanks!
Posted on: 12/23/2003 11:36 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: New Owner of A Cen MT2
I sent you an IM Please reply if you would.. thanks Justin
Posted on: 12/23/2003 11:00 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: Newbie and CEN MT2
Well i got it fired up and ran into big trouble.. The idle seemed a little high and it would go without hitting the accelerator (but I could still control it), then all of a sudden it just took off RUN AWAY!! :) It ran smack into a fire extuinisher and flipped on its back. The engine was stils fully accelerated. So I pinched the gas line and it shutdown. Now whenever I start it up, the idle is really high. Its like I have the accelerator pulled all the way back (and I am not even touching the radio). I tried playing with the idle screw, and I can get the idle to really low before it shuts off, yet when I release the break on the radio it just accelerates again!! Any ideas?
Posted on: 12/23/2003 4:38 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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RE: Newbie and CEN MT2
Thanks for the advice.. Where can I get an alkaline igniter?
Posted on: 12/23/2003 1:42 PM by Author "justindu" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
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