'77 F150 dash lights...
I've had dash/gauge lights go as I'm sure we've all had at one point. Well,I'm stumped and am reaching out for a helping hand. The fuse was bad so I figured cool,dont have to tear the dash apart! Fuse not the problem,checked wiring & other fuses and eventually went ahead and replaced all 7 bulbs and still no light. Pops figured the "board" was bad (?).... Where should I go from here? New gauge cluster?... I would love any help. Thank you.
Posted on: 8/23/2012 2:58 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Cars & Trucks - Full Scale"
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New parts dont fit old Tornado.
Ordered new spur gears for my Tornado but the one way bearing thing is to small and the new gears have a center hex indentation thats way bigger than the old gears,other than that everthing fits up. What part do I need or would it just be better to buy a whole new 2 speed tranny setup and drop that in? My Tornado is from '04 lol.... I'vegone through a couple websites but not exactly sure what will and wont fit. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted on: 8/23/2012 2:42 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Truggy advice
Redcat may not be top notch but my Caldera hit a full sized truck wound out in 2nd,$15 good to go... Tweaked the bumper and broke a plastic brace behind the shock tower (big pop) and a knuckle but the front arms were good as new.... Two bills...... My Redcat tornado... Gears strip if you get crazy... Proline dirt hawg dont help.
Posted on: 8/1/2012 2:35 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: **OFFICIAL** VORTEX SS Parts, Discussion, Pics, Videos
Let's breath a little life back in to this one. Finally got everything together and gunna finish this up real quick and get some pics and vids up. Not sure how much of a SCT It'll be but it should look ok. The Proline dirt hawgs stick out a little more than I thought.
Posted on: 8/1/2012 12:34 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Ansmann Terrier
[quote]ORIGINAL: lez1troubles The only place to buy or sell American produce is in the U.S.A because we have much better products else where. (FACT) Now rant and rave as much as you like. [/quote] Not sure I agree with that but think what you like.
Posted on: 8/1/2012 12:00 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Worn out motor?
Stupid question would this SH .18 make more power if I replaced it with a new piston/sleeve combo but P&P it before restoring? More than the O.S.?
Posted on: 7/15/2012 9:48 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Worn out motor?
Yeah the compression isnt the greatest when [b]hot[/b] so it might be worn out come to think of it. I've been around nitros for many years now and this sh.18 has always been a bit finicky,got better after sealing but still a problem child. Thinking a new O.S 18cvrx would make a good bday present to myself [:D] . So far the only problems I've had with this Caldera are the front knuckles (probley the bigger tires and constant crashing) and the engine.
Posted on: 7/11/2012 11:15 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Worn out motor?
I have already gone through it and sealed it up. Still has decent compression when cold,runs great for quite a while then eventually overheats....
Posted on: 7/11/2012 1:13 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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Worn out motor?
Have about 2 1&2 gallons through the stock .18 and during this 90 degree weather it's hard to run no matter how much I richen it. Maybe 2 tanks with the body on then it's so hot it doesn't like to start. Maybe new piston/sleeve?
Posted on: 7/10/2012 2:03 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: ofna hyper ss
Can this be raced or is it more of a rtr/basher buggy?
Posted on: 7/8/2012 4:15 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: car will not start
If your glow ignitor is charged then check your needle settings & set back to stock settings (should be in the manual),which engine do you have?
Posted on: 7/8/2012 3:33 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: Do any of you wrench inside
Like shark and others,my bedroom on the floor in front of the tv with my tool box on my left and a mini fridge to the right... Love the bachlor life [:D] .
Posted on: 6/29/2012 8:56 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: RC controlled 1/10Th scale buggy's, truggys trucks and everything in between
Well said guys! Right off the bat I noticed a difference between my old tornado and my new caldera 3.0 when it came to durability. I've had a few of the expensive brands and never recall having problems(I miss my old team associated T4st so much) and still have a nitrohawk and tmaxx that need parts but continue to stay on the shelf cause my caldera seems to be getting all the attention [:D] . I picked up a redcat P40 warhawk plane and it seems to be pretty well built and everything works great but I'm not even gunna try till I learn to fly. Gives me an excuse to buy another rc plane though right? Kinda really want an 1/8 scale buggy though... (or a new 30-30).
Posted on: 6/18/2012 11:23 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Ouch!!!!
Thats crazy! It swept him right off his feet [X(] !
Posted on: 6/12/2012 11:52 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
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RE: new truck or buggy?
[quote]ORIGINAL: SyCo_VeNoM [quote]ORIGINAL: nitrosteve22 Doesn't Hong Nor make the Redcat RC's also? If so I can tell you the 1/10th Caldera 3.0 and the 1/8th scale rigs they offer can take some pretty good abuse. [/quote] no HSP manufactures redcat's, himoto, exceed, acme, and like 7 other resellers with oddball names... Hong Nor to my knowledge only manufactures HongNor
Posted on: 6/7/2012 12:08 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: New to planes!
Hi Andy! Yup,I'm down here in Klamath,nice to know RCU'ers are closer than I thought. Unfortunatly,just checked and I have to work till 3:30 on saturdays [:(] ,hate working weekends. I'll check your site and maybe plan some future travels (the ol' C4 and I love road'trippin!) . acdii,one of my bad habbits is acting/saying before thinking and ending up purchasing a P-40 warhawk RTF thats an inexpensive foam setup w/ 4channel and stuff. I figured for $165 w/ free shipping what the heck (it'll be here tomorrow). Has a 25" wingspan so its not real big,watched a couple of video's on youtube and I'm quite impressed. The same company also has a couple trainers for a $100 more thats a much higher quality setup so I'm gunna look in to those. Once I get good at this then I'll probably switch to nitro and get a nice fancy plane. I'm sure I'll have a small collection of planes to mix in with my trucks & buggies soon...soon. Thanks panther,seems you cant learn enough and knowledge is power! [:D] Thanks all.
Posted on: 6/7/2012 12:00 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: new truck or buggy?
Doesn't Hong Nor make the Redcat RC's also? If so I can tell you the 1/10th Caldera 3.0 and the 1/8th scale rigs they offer can take some pretty good abuse.
Posted on: 6/6/2012 7:11 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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RE: New to planes!
Well,did some home work and found out one of the clubs is out at the sportsman park bout 20 miles from home and have a nice huge setup with trainers and trainer planes and seem very welcoming so thats comforting. A one time $10 fee and $40 a year fee seems pretty dang reasonable to have access to quite a bit! They also have a nice shooting range bout 1/2 a mile away and thats a big plus. Gunna cruise out and see whats up. Thanks again guys [;)] .
Posted on: 6/6/2012 12:39 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: caldera 3.0 - wheels don't turn on the ground
The ones you want to take a peak at are the drive cups coming from your center trans to your front and rear diffs,they have the little screws in them. Even after threadlocking I had one come loose on me... It happens...
Posted on: 6/6/2012 12:16 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: New to planes!
Good lord are they really that hard to fly? Sounds like this will be lots of fun! Seems these clubs are mostly older folk,not sure how they'll take to a young'in (I'll be 29 in july). Small towns are like that,maybe I should buy another plane and learn on my own. The hobby shop and a plane flying customer weren't to kind to questions,or helpful with answers.... Gonna try some emails to get my foot in the door. Not giving up! Learning to fly....
Posted on: 6/5/2012 3:26 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: New to planes!
Well all be darned! Looks like I have a couple local clubs after all! Really didnt think so in this little town... Seems I have bit off a bit more than I could chew but found out without crashing anything so thats a plus. All these years in RC's and I dont know didly squat about planes. Wednesday I'll make some phone calls and make some new friends! Thanks again everybody. RCU to the rescue [;)] .
Posted on: 6/4/2012 12:50 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: New to planes!
Wow! Thank you guys very much,I'll spend some time researching (like I should have done in the first place lol) and make sure I know what I'm getting myself in to. Thanks again for your advice fellas,thats what I love about rcu,good people [;)] .
Posted on: 6/4/2012 8:09 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Beginners"
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New to planes!
And very excited! Always had nitro RC's but as I get older,for some reason I thought I needed a plane so... Ordered a P40 Warhawk thats RTF,electric. Gotta learn on my own (no clubs around or such thing) ... Any tips?
Posted on: 6/3/2012 11:38 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Redcat any good for light bashers?
Caldera 3.0! Got a over a gallon on mine and going strong. It finally broke after hitting a full sized truck at around 35-40 mph. $15 in parts and it's like nothing happened. Or one of the 1/8th scale models.
Posted on: 6/3/2012 11:21 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Duratrax Maximum MT nitro truck
Sounds great! You and your son will have a blast. Only other things I could recommend would be to ditch the AM radio/reciever for a 2.4 ghz setup for around $40 or atleast a failsafe if you keep the AM (cant remember how many run-a-ways I had with those old AM's). And decent servos are pretty cheap nowdays so thats a plus. Gotta say those pics bring back lotsa memories [:D] ,take care [;)] .
Posted on: 6/1/2012 8:34 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: Musical Instruments you play?
Used to play the guitar but now they collect dust. Once in a while I'll pick one up,hard to find time and motivation for it I guess.
Posted on: 5/29/2012 1:48 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: Duratrax Maximum MT nitro truck
My step uncle used to have one of these many years ago. In stock form it wasnt very fast but after a tire & pipe upgrade it got some pep in its step. My nitrohawk still left it in the dust especially on a small track but I dont ever recall him having many problems with it. Kinda wish I woulda bought it from him,yours looks fantastic!
Posted on: 5/29/2012 1:39 PM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "RC Nitro Stadium Trucks"
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RE: **OFFICIAL** VORTEX SS Parts, Discussion, Pics, Videos
Got a red SCT body on the way... with the Proline Dirt Hawgs it's not much buggy,great traction though. Finally broke my Caldera 3.0. TornadWo to the rescue! What do you call a Tornado turned in to a Volrtex?
Posted on: 5/22/2012 12:54 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Fuel pushing out of carb
running to hot?
Posted on: 5/3/2012 11:47 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Pistol grip vs. regular transmitter
[quote]ORIGINAL: The_Shark i grew up with nikko style transmitters, once i held a pistol grip remote i was hooked. [/quote] x2! A buddy of mine still prefers the sticks and I can't figure that out lol.
Posted on: 4/30/2012 9:54 AM by Author "nitrosteve22" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
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