RE: Official E-FIRESTORM thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: namewasdallas less rpm = more torque. [/quote] Not on brushless motors. ;) Even the tekin prez says (unlike brushed motors) that the only way to change the torque on a BL motor is to go to one of the new 4-pole designs, which was their whole point in that design. Otherwise, other than a minor change in torque as a result of changing the gearing, bl motors of the same manufacturer have basically the same torque rating (according to their own testing)
Posted on: 10/19/2011 10:27 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: 1/5 scale pede...body pics now!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Sigma.40 [quote]ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner [quote]ORIGINAL: Sigma.40 Looks even more scale with those tires now. It looks stock. Most peoples projects look cobbled together, but that Stampede looks like Traxxas made a Stampede that was 8 inches longer. Good job! [/quote] maybe traxxas should...lol the body cost and tire cost would be higher, but the mods to the chassis wouldnt cost traxxas much more to make. If they could make one like mine and sell it for $100 more than the vxl stampede that would be a good seller IMO. [/quote] Sell them the rights to it, Nitrosport ! [/quote] You can sell them the rights to something they already own. THIS WHOLE THREAD IS IN THE WRONG SECTION OF THE FORUM - it should be in the MT Section, under traxxass http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_251/tt.htm
Posted on: 10/19/2011 9:49 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: OFFICIAL MINI E-REVO THREAD!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Wish_Mastera [b]kaycerc [/b], picture N1. If you think its normal Proline road tires to look like flatten just from own weight... maybe you're right about me. Could be also from shooting angle. Anyway, nice fast conclusions you make from single post. [/quote] The tires we use on rc cars and trucks aren't inflated with compressed air, and only the useless ones
Posted on: 10/19/2011 9:46 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: 1/10 RC Formula 1 Cars...lets see'em
[quote]ORIGINAL: Daholla77 I am basher what f1 would you guys recommend. I love f1, i love to watch it. it is way better than nascar [/quote] F1's really aren't bashers, or bash-worthy. Otherwise literally any of the tamiya's should do.
Posted on: 10/19/2011 9:21 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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RE: 1st RCUniverse Electric Speed Challenge
[quote]ORIGINAL: FloridaDude He said it was a "modified chassis" not a one off custom one! [/quote] Sorry, but hat's the same thing - otherwise you're just blurring the lines between what's allowed and what's not. (if you've modified a chassis, for your own doing, it's a one-off) Not trying to start a fight, but if you're going to be opening the door to one thing then you're opening the door to a lot of things. ;)
Posted on: 10/19/2011 9:19 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: help on revo electric conversion.
[quote]ORIGINAL: proanti1 [quote]ORIGINAL: kaycerc [quote]ORIGINAL: proanti1 [quote]ORIGINAL: kaycerc 1) This thread would be more appropriate in the ''Truggy'' section of the forum (this is a ''General'' section, meant for generalized questions, not ALL of yours). 2) If you would read some of the threads on that section of the forum I'm sure you could
Posted on: 10/19/2011 9:13 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: help on revo electric conversion.
[quote]ORIGINAL: proanti1 [quote]ORIGINAL: kaycerc 1) This thread would be more appropriate in the ''Truggy'' section of the forum (this is a ''General'' section, meant for generalized questions, not ALL of yours). 2) If you would read some of the threads on that section of the forum I'm sure you could answer many of your own questions. 3) No offense
Posted on: 10/19/2011 8:51 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: OFFICAL SC10 thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: jermpool I have had my sc10 for a couple years. My son finally decided he wanted one so I am going to get him one for christmas. I know when I bought mine the chassis had a weak spot so I bought a brace for it. Do the newer models still have the weak spot or did they fix it? [/quote] While the upgraded the chassis, running change, the "problem" still exists to some extent or another as it does with all similar designs (narrow front chassis area). But I wouldn't really worry about it, if you crash or land anything (plastic) hard enough something's gotta give. ;)
Posted on: 10/19/2011 8:42 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Redcat short course truck
[quote]ORIGINAL: FahrtAutoRC Come test it ;) The truck doesnt have much Traxxas left in it.... Or put your best ROAR-legal 2s against it....any class [/quote] Yeah, nothing like a $1,000 Slash. Anything traxxass is about half a step away from being a redcat/electrix, I wouldn't be bragging. ;) ("put a pig in a dress, and at the end of the day it's still a pig") :D
Posted on: 10/19/2011 8:36 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: first day with my new ruckus!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: dunning3075 Got my ruckus today while I was at work. Ran home and plugged my prophet plus 2 charger plugged the battery in, fixed the antenna on the control , installed batteries in the control, and put the antenna sleeve on. I went back to work and waited patiently for the day to end. Got home installed the battery on my first rc and wow. This thing is so much fun. Fast out the box and easy to drive. With the stock battery I was ripping up the driveway slinging gravel and having a blast. Hit a small ditch in the front yard a few times and caught some air. Went to get something to eat and found my self looking at parking lots looking for places to run my new truck. I am so ready to start upgrading this thing. Wish there was a local track. This is the best 129.00 Ive ever spent. Already adicted and looking for my next rc. [/quote] 1) No offense, but you don't need to start a new topic every time you do something with your ruckus (I think you're up to at least 2), IMHO. 2) You should NOT be charging any battery and leaving it unattended, unless your long term plan is to burn down your home.
Posted on: 10/19/2011 8:31 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: 1st RCUniverse Electric Speed Challenge
[quote]ORIGINAL: phmaximus Can I run a Traxxas gearbox in a modified hyper 7 chassis? [/quote] [quote]ORIGINAL: FloridaDude Of course. What I meant was by "rtr or kit available" was all parts have to be available for cars out there, can't be one off chassis and gear and thing like that. [/quote] Wouldn't that qualify as a one-off?
Posted on: 10/19/2011 8:27 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Thunder Tiger Phoenix Xb
[quote]ORIGINAL: gearhead91 Hey guys, Im newer to rc cars but not a complete noob. i mean i dont know every thing about them but i believe i have the basics down. i have been shopping for a r/c car of my own and after lots of searching i settled for a Check out HeliProz for all your Thunder Tiger rc heli needs. We are the experts! Thunder Tiger Phoenix Xb 1/10th. now is this a decent buggy for a "beginner" like me and for the price? is there anything ya'll guys would suggest as "needed upgrades"? i will be using this buggy on a homemade track racing against my father, uncle, cousin, ect. and i hope to one day become more competive, but for now will this work for my needs? This is the one i bought from Tower Hobbies, paid 160, www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p also is there a link anyone can provide that explains the different classes of rc racing. Example- like Stock class and what the requirements are to run in the stock class or does every track have there on set of rules. Thanks much appreciated [/quote] Just so you know, Thunder Tiger is the "parent company" (owner of) Team Associated. Can't say for sure, but it appears the buggy you have bought is a re-release of Associated's outdated RC10B3 buggy, it's about a 10-year-old design. Nothing wrong with it, just a bit outdated - but probably fine for someone looking to get into the hobby. Your real problem, as I see it, is parts-support - as they won't have anything at your local hobby shop, and I don't see that Tower is even carrying anything for it. Since you asked about racing, and particularly "stock class racing" - while most tracks have their own rules, and maybe they'll let you run (or at the very least in the Rookie or Sportsman Class), most classes are broken down relative to the motor you're running. And the included 3900kv motor is way faster than what's used in the Stock Class which has a 2200-3300kv limit (depending on the track). Best thing you can do is consult your local track where you plan to race.
Posted on: 10/19/2011 8:21 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: SLIPPER CLUTCH
[quote]ORIGINAL: filly.bluntz thanks for the reply but the thunder tiger comes with brushless model 3300kv motor and on youtube other people have them with powerful brushless motors [/quote] Simply put, a 3300kv BL is a relatively mild motor - meanwhile the one you chose is at the entire other end of the spectrum (speed, power, and TORQUE-wise). Just because "other people" do things doesn't mean you should. If you do, then you have to live with the consequences - as you have done in tearing up your truck.
Posted on: 10/19/2011 8:06 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: zoltarDO This is probably a dumb question, regarding the lipos everyone is using, would a 3s lower mah 30-40C be an equivalent to running a 2s 5000mah 40c? The reason I ask is because I have 6 3s lipos that I have left over from my recent heli flying/crashing days and would love to use those if they would work. [/quote] NO
Posted on: 10/19/2011 8:00 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10772946

RE: OFFICIAL MINI E-REVO THREAD!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Wish_Mastera I see on the pictures.. tires are either too soft, or weight is too much. [/quote] I think you're terribly confused, or lack the basic skills to understand what you're looking at.
Posted on: 10/19/2011 7:59 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Batman's Tumbler
[quote]ORIGINAL: brchri Hello, I'd like some advice on how to turn a diecast model into a working RC car. I've been a lifelong Batman fan, and now that my wife and I are nearing the birth of our firstborn, I've decided to put together a nice RC version of the Tumbler. While there are RC models of the unique batmobile, none are very well reviewed. Instead of throwing away money on a cheap toy, I'd like to invest in a quality diecast model, and mate it with a chassis and motor that can carry the weight. I'm not an avid RC hobbyist, but I'm determined to finish this project. Here is a link to the model Tumbler I'm thinking of buying. If anybody has any ideas or advice for me, please post. I would very much appreciate the help! http://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Elite-Dark-Knight-Batmobile/dp/B003A2IJDA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1297556693&sr=1-1 Brian. [/quote] Honestly, until you're "an avid RC hobbyist" it seems that taking on any such project will have you in way over your head. You've got to understand, and be familiar with, at least the basics before you'd posess the basic abilities of taking on any such project.
Posted on: 10/19/2011 7:54 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Recomendation for a car for my 9yr old son
[quote]ORIGINAL: thehuntingterminator i never said that i have had any personal experience with a Tamiya.......... [/quote] Then, honestly, it should have been the end of your anti-tamiya rant. ;) [quote]ORIGINAL: thehuntingterminator in reality, i probably am a little biased, but if he's wanting opionions on what to get, then whats wrong with being a little biased? [/quote] Being biased, especially around a new guy wanting honest answers, doesn't do anyone any good or doing anyone any favors. In this hobby that's called "brand-ho-ing" - which, while still not particularly good, is better coming from someone with a wide range of diverse experiences but definately not good coming from someone with only single-brand (minimum models) experience.
Posted on: 10/19/2011 7:46 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: New motor
[quote]ORIGINAL: raceingnub25 Im getting a new motor and esc for my losi 8 truggy 2.0 ive picked out this motor www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx but i dont know what kv i should get they are all the same price so how do i pick what i should get for my car (this is the first motor im buying so thats why i need help) [/quote] If you're just bashing, I guess it really doesn't matter. If you're planning on racing, generally the higher-powered (higher kv-rated) motors aren't needed. Just keep in ming that the higher kv-rated motors are going to have less runtime than the lower rated ones.
Posted on: 10/19/2011 7:34 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: 1/10 Scale Electric RC Car
[quote]ORIGINAL: myrcmodel What do you thing of this Car? [/quote] Looks like an RC car. Maybe you should ask something specific. ;)
Posted on: 10/19/2011 7:29 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: help on revo electric conversion.
1) This thread would be more appropriate in the "Truggy" section of the forum (this is a "General" section, meant for generalized questions, not ALL of yours). 2) If you would read some of the threads on that section of the forum I'm sure you could answer many of your own questions. 3) No offense, but you sure seem to start a lot of threads with new projects (seemingly finish few of them), and ask a lot of newbish questions that surely if you did a little research on your own someone with 5,000+ posts should be able to figure out most of this on your own by now.
Posted on: 10/19/2011 7:19 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Differentials
[quote]ORIGINAL: thehuntingterminator i don't think so but i can tell you the front and rear are interchangable if thats any help. [/quote] Never heard of one in which that wasn't the case.
Posted on: 10/19/2011 7:13 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Newbee question
[quote]ORIGINAL: pej2020 Is it possible to convert a 4wd drift car to an off road? I have worked in the auto industry all of my life and know how to do it to a real 4wd auto. RC is new in my blood and I am iching to try it. I think the 4 wheel drifter would be great off road because of the speed and drive line, I am thinking of trying the larger off road tires and wheels but unsure if they will fit the 1/10th car. I have searched the net and found nothing so I am here to ask the pros. Thank. [/quote] Being as most drift cars out there are based on on-road cars, I really don't think that it being a drifter is going to give it any real advantage over any other of the many options out there and actually would give you fewer options. Going to larger off-road buggy/truck style wheels and tires are going to limit your options even more due to fitment issues. Personally, I think you should be looking at some of the more rally-specific models (like from Tamiya for example), especially since you're new, and get your foot in the door of the hobby and learn a little about it before getting carried away and trying the impossible.
Posted on: 10/19/2011 7:05 AM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Traxxas Slash 4x4 - Short Course Racing - *Questions*
[quote]ORIGINAL: Foxy Cole Trickle is Tom Cruise's character in the movie Days of Thunder, a NASCAR driver. Ryan Maifield, it is fair to say, is a very good short course RC driver (he's one of the best RC drivers on the world circuit). ;) [/quote] What about Dick Trickle and Jermey Mayfield?
Posted on: 10/18/2011 2:42 PM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10771804

RE: Brushed motor break-in
Like many theories such as the ones you listed, there are different schools of thought as to the right way - doesn't make any of them right, or wrong. Pick one, try it. Next motor, try the other. Make up your own mind which is best, that's how everybody else does. ;) http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5628228/tm.htm
Posted on: 10/18/2011 1:58 PM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: Wheelnut [quote]ORIGINAL: Foxy Nice peloche, but when you're trying to hit it at 50mph, you're gonna wish you'd made it just a little bit wider. :) [/quote] What duffus is going to try to hit a ramp at 50mph? Here is the equation. Truck hits ramp at 50mph = broke parts [/quote] Same doofuses that jump them off the roof of their house.
Posted on: 10/18/2011 1:43 PM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Traxxas Micro E-Revo, Summit, Slash 4x4 or Rally. Do you want one?
[quote]ORIGINAL: t9dragon [quote]ORIGINAL: kaycerc [quote]ORIGINAL: Rcforme... Why are you making fun of me? I'm just telling that i think it's in between mini and micro on my own way. [/quote] Because every so often you post one of these types of threads on various forums, AND it appears you're wishing on a star, dreaming the impossible dream. If traxxass was that interested
Posted on: 10/18/2011 1:41 PM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: SLIPPER CLUTCH
Don't know your truck - but, generally, if you strip a spur gear (and the mesh is correct) it's from the slipper being too tight, and if you melt a spur gear it's from the slipper being too loose. That being said, and again not being familiar with your truck (or it's quality or lack there of), my other concern would be that your 4-pole has way more torque than the driveline can handle since your truck comes with a comparatively puny 19T motor.
Posted on: 10/18/2011 1:10 PM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Recomendation for a car for my 9yr old son
[quote]ORIGINAL: Foxy Funny, I remember them being completely awesome! lol. I was 8 years old though, so probably not very objective. That was the year I got my Frog and the whole thing kicked off for me :) [/quote] I just remember we still had a Tamiya class at the local track, and we used to watch just because the carnage from cars were bouncing back and forth all over the place, some semblance of out-of-control, and determining the winner by who was left running at the end of the race.... and then going out and picking up plastic pieces afterwards.
Posted on: 10/18/2011 1:07 PM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Traxxas Micro E-Revo, Summit, Slash 4x4 or Rally. Do you want one?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Rcforme... Why are you making fun of me? I'm just telling that i think it's in between mini and micro on my own way. [/quote] Because every so often you post one of these types of threads on various forums, AND it appears you're wishing on a star, dreaming the impossible dream. If traxxass was that interested in the sub-mini or micro market, they would have entered it a long time ago....... instead of choosing that their smalled RC was going to be 1/16th scale.
Posted on: 10/18/2011 1:00 PM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: ARMA RC!
[quote]ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie [quote]ORIGINAL: kaycerc put pigs in dresses, and try and convince you they're HOT. [/quote] [image]http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/snooki-pic1.jpg[/image] [/quote] Thanks dude, now I'm going to have that nightmare...........again.
Posted on: 10/18/2011 12:49 PM by Author "kaycerc" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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