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RE: New JR Radio
Okay, it's a done deal. I sent your questions to Horizon about possible differences between the U.K. and the U.S. versions of this TX. I asked for contact info for who would know about the U.K. version if it does turn out to have changes from the U.S. version. It's been taking them about 2 days to get back with me on answers. I'll post what they send as soon as I get it! Bye Y'all Doug
Posted on: 5/18/2006 2:38 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4290553
RE: New JR Radio
Mlancast, I've already written Horizon with more questions about some of the most sought after features I look for in a radio. I asked about a Flaperon feature, and dual elevator servo function too. I like to have a radio I can grow with. When you fly some of the bigger birds these features are handy to have too. I'll post the answers they send me. I guess I could write them back to see if there will be differences in the U.S. version, versus the "across the pond" version. (Nothing against England, just not sure what to call it) To me, it seems odd that they would have different features from one country to the next. I guess they could have good reasons for that though. I'll post again when they send me more info. But...For right now? I'm starting to lean toward a Futaba 9CAPS. nearly twice as expensive, but it has what I want. I'll keep my fingers crossed, cause I'm hoping JR can give me what I want in a cheaper package![;)] See Ya, Doug
Posted on: 5/18/2006 2:13 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4290531
RE: New JR Radio
[&o][b]Bad news for those of us that want a timer!!! [/b] Horizon sent me a reply today, saying [b]the 7202 will not have a timer function [/b] on it. They didn't say much other than that. [8D]I Guess in a pinch you could use the stop watch feature on your wrist watch!!![8D]
Posted on: 5/16/2006 7:31 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4285382
RE: New JR Radio
Guys, Does anybody know of any reviews that have been done of the 7202? I know it hasn't been officially released yet, and won't be until June. I was hoping they might have leaked a couple a prototypes out for reviews. I like the functions and all, but the proof is in how well it actually performs. Also, how do you think it will stack up against the Futaba 7CHP...these are the two radios I'm looking at right now for my next TX. Doug I sent an e-mail to Horizon to ask them about a timer function on the 7202, but haven't gotten an answer yet. I'll post what their reply is later.
Posted on: 5/15/2006 12:11 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4278729
RE: RB WS7II Engine
Q8, Is the B5 stronger on bottom end than the B8? I'm looking for a good short track engine. Which engine do you like more? The normal plug, or the turbo plug? I've never tried turbo plug engines, only normal plugs so I don't know anything the turbo versions.[8|] Thanks
Posted on: 5/25/2005 10:25 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3009602
RE: top notch buggy for a newbie racer
Rodden, I've got both synthesized and non. I really like the synthesized a lot more. The JR XS3 is really nice. It has loads of features. We've got 2 of 'em and love 'em...But, I bought an XS3 Pro and it's a killer radio! The pictures on the web-site don't do it justice! It was well worth the extra money and everyone that I've shown it to swears it's going to be their next radio. The servos in both are the same and aren't that good. The metal servo that comes in the radio kit works fine for throttle, but I use an Airtronics 94359 for steering.
Posted on: 11/11/2004 9:20 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2335264
RE: Found an awesome deal
ELWAY, Let's talk about lack of knowledge for a second now that you brought it up. Ever heard of watts law? It's the formula for determining the power output an electrical circuit is capable of generating. It's IxE=P. I is for current, E is for voltage, and P is for watts. No, the letters don't stand for the words you would normally think of in your laymen's terms. Like E is actually for Electromotive force, or more commonly know of as voltage. Now that you know the formula, lets do a little math! [color=#0000FF]4.5Amps times 12volts = 54Watts[/color] [color=#0000FF]7.0Amps times 12volts = 84Watts [/color] Since the P stands for power, more commonly called watts, you end up with roughly 45% more cranking power (You would have learned little things like this if you had taken an Industrial electronics course in college like I did.) Didn't you say I was lacking in knowledge in your post? Thought so! If what you're saying is true, and you know more about this than the people who make the products in the links I provided, then OFNA needs to hire you to get their engineers and designers straightened out! Oh, and another thing...If you read the guidelines for these posts you aren't allowed to be on them trying to sell your 45% less cranking power batteries in the first place! There's a button on every post that says, "report". It's to report people who aren't following the guidelines. Sorry you got stuck with a bunch of weak batteries you need to unload, but keep harassing people on this post who are only trying to bring out the truth like Grahama and I were doing and I'll use the magic button to let RCUinverse know you're on here trying to sell them!
Posted on: 11/2/2004 3:57 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2311246
RE: Found an awesome deal
Hate to burst anyone's bubble, but all of the starter boxes I own require either two 7.2 volt batteries, or one 12volt 7Amp battery. The one's that are being sold are only 4.5 Amp and that's not enough current to turn over a lot of newer engines. I use only 7Amp batteries and if they aren't freshly charged they won't turn over some of the engines I own that have a lot of compression. No way a 4.5Amp battery would do it! That dog's barkin' up the wrong tree...it can't hunt! [color=#0000FF]Besides, you can buy them cheaper from Tower Hobbies[/color]...if you can find a use for them. Check out the links below. [color=#0000FF]$10.99 (same size lead-acid as being sold above)[/color] [color=#FF0000]12 volt 4.5Amp battery[/color] http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSK06 [color=#0000FF]$17.99 (actual gel cell, powerful enough for stater boxes)[/color] [color=#FF0000]12volt 7Amp battery [/color] http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXL370 [color=#0000FF]Link to 1/8th scale starter box. Read the description. It comes with a 12volt [u]7Amp[/u] battery[/color] http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCLD9&P=ML [color=#0000FF]Link to 1/8th scale starter box. Read the descrition. It requires a 12volt [u]7Amp[/u] battery[/color] http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCUC2&P=ML You might be able to get away with using two of these batteries wired in parallel, or one of them for a 1/10th scale starter box, but you're in the wrong forum for that![;)]
Posted on: 11/2/2004 2:42 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2311091
RE: Official Porting Pics Thread
Yah, Gotta agree with Massivemods, This thread may not be perfect, but it's the one I've gotten use to. I may not agree with all of the content either, but like I said, none of these threads are perfect. I've been asking about cranks. Really, they go hand in hand with porting. They can effect flow to the ports if they're skipped over in the porting process, so I don't really feel like the threads off track because of that. Poor flow through the cranks means the fuel/air mix has a harder time even getting into the engine to get to the ports.
Posted on: 11/1/2004 12:08 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2307140
RE: Picco P7-R Who's got it!
Grahama, you crack me up!!![:D] How's it compare with other high end engines? Does anybody know if the ones Nitro House sells have the crank that Werks was waiting for, or not? Think Skyline's right, the price ought to come down soon along with a bunch of others. Winter's comin' and sales aren't as good! Hope so anyway!
Posted on: 10/29/2004 1:56 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2299426
RE: Picco P7-R Who's got it!
Adam, LMAO[:D][:D][:D] Good idea!!![:)]
Posted on: 10/29/2004 1:46 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2299394
RE: Official Porting Pics Thread
Wicked, That's what I meant by saying "gotta know the formula." Half of the rotating weight, all of the reciprocating weight. The crank is actually out of balance when you're done, but is in balance once the con rod & piston are on it and rotating. We checked the flywheel, springs and shoes on a straight tapered shaft and found out it was almost dead on so didn't need to do anything to them. I've only done one engine so far as an experiment, but it would scream afterward. Wanna play with changing the timing on the next one. Won't be easy, but ought to be interesting. We've got all the tools at work to do the machining.
Posted on: 10/28/2004 11:32 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2298030
RE: Deal On Novarossi Top Engines
Better hurry, PDL sells out fast!
Posted on: 10/28/2004 9:42 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2295664
RE: Official Porting Pics Thread
Personal preference thing for me. I always balance. Can't see a 30,000+RPM engine being out of balance coming to any good. On 1:1 engines I've seen 'em eat the bearings alive in a couple of days on one-lung cycle engines! Car engines too! Just something I always do. We have some of our CNC tools high speed balanced for more precise cuts. Works great for mini crank balancing too! Gotta know the formula though!
Posted on: 10/28/2004 9:38 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2295658
RE: Picco P7-R Who's got it!
Adam, That must be what they meant by saying they were waiting for the same engines that were used at the worlds. Sounds like they aren't cutting any corners! Can't wait for it to come out! The wife can though! [color=#0000FF]Her...[/color][color=#CC0000]"How many engines do you need anyway!!??? Didn't you just buy one last week!!??? You know, I think you need to slow down a little with these cars!!!! You're getting obsessed with it!!!!"[/color][:D][:D][:D] Who me?[sm=bananahead.gif] Guess I could be out getting drunk every weekend instead![:'(]
Posted on: 10/28/2004 9:09 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2295586
RE: Official Porting Pics Thread
Skyline, Thanks, but already knew all that. Just trying to find out where to buy the type of epoxy they use. It seems to be sort of a trade secret, or something...Nobody's talking when I ask 'em where to get it. Most won't even reply to my e-mails. Guess I might just have to do the trial and error thing. Buy it, mix it up, weigh it, then see if it's nitro proof. If it seems right, try it in a cheap engine. If anybody knows where to buy it, I'd sure appreciate the info!
Posted on: 10/28/2004 8:23 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2295502
RE: Official Porting Pics Thread
Used something similar to J.B.Weld we call metal-set, it's an expoxy used in commercial aviation, but it threw the crank so far out we had to take a lot of material off of the crank to get it back in balance. It has metal shavings in it. It runs great, but thought the red stuff might weigh less. Do you know where I order the red stuff from to try it out? Thanks
Posted on: 10/27/2004 5:51 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2293775
RE: Picco P7-R Who's got it!
That was sure a fast 2 weeks!
Posted on: 10/27/2004 5:39 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2293738
RE: Picco P7-R Who's got it!
I wrote to Picco to ask them if the Omega X7-R was the same internally as the Picco P7-R. They didn't really answer me, but below is a copy and paste of the e-mail they sent me back. [color=#0000FF]That's because we were waiting on the same engines used at the world championships. They will finally show up on American soil in about 2 weeks.[/color] I get the feeling they didn't want me to know if they are the same.
Posted on: 10/27/2004 5:36 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2293729
RE: Official Porting Pics Thread
Massivemods, Would you mind sharing what type of epoxy is used in cranks? Maybe a place to order it from? I'm been trying to find some, but haven't had any luck. I have access to a high speed balancer and know the formulas for crank balancing...Just can't get the red dough they use in the cranks. I wanna play with an engine I've got to see what I can get out of it performance wise. Thanks, Doug
Posted on: 10/27/2004 9:41 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2292344
RE: Verbal Bully`s ?
I voted for "their wives beat them!" If their wives can beat them then they must not be as at driving as I thought! My wife can't beat me in a heads up race, because I make her engine run really rich and she doesn't know how to tune it! I guess these guys wives can drive pretty well if they get beat by 'em! JK
Posted on: 10/26/2004 2:51 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2289794
RE: OFNA PRODUCT DECEPTION?
Skyline, What % nitro is that soup and do you think it would increase my engines HP if I run it really lean. Must be low carb nitro soup to be lean enough, right? [sm=spinnyeyes.gif] Never mind...it was a stupid attempt at a joke![&:]
Posted on: 10/26/2004 8:21 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2288865
RE: heat sink
Are you talking about the head being striped out, or the threads? Use a center punch with a sharp point and tap next the the holes that the allen wrench fits into in several places around each hole. If you're careful, it will mushroom the hole inward. Then you can tap your allen wrench into the hole because it should be slightly smaller than the wrench and you'll have enough bite on 'em to get them out. Make sure your allen wrench isn't rounded off first. Also, don't reused the screws even if they seem to hold the allen wrench pretty tight after you tap on them. It only mushrooms a small amount of metal on the top of the screw and they won't last long if reused. Be careful not to tap too hard or you could damage the crankcase mount ears. If the screws are tight it shouldn't bother the threads though.
Posted on: 10/25/2004 1:23 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2286215
RE: newb k3 diff backlash
While your checking to backlash and setting the spacing the way Adam said, hold off on putting in the dif oil til you're all finished and sure it's set the way you want. Just put a little dab of oil on the o-rings so they don't get torn and that ought to be enough til you're done making adjustments. The oil's really thick and you'll have a mess everywhere if not.
Posted on: 10/24/2004 10:46 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2282593
RE: OFNA PRODUCT DECEPTION?
[b]Grahama[/b], [b]1.) [/b] The law covers items marketed and sold on U.S. soil regardless of where they were actually produced. [b]2.) [/b] As for how long it sat on the shelf? It still had the uncut Ofna factory seal on the box and inside was their most current sales catalog that shows the black engine on a buggy, so it was made well after the change. You can also go to the site below and scroll down to the engine. It's states "As pictured above." It takes less than a day to change pictures on a web-site, but more than a year after the change to the engine was made it still shows the old head in every picture. http://www.ofna.com/hyperPBS.html Don't know if you read the post before that said this isn't a lawsuit. They are not being sued! The most that will happen is they will be forced to update the web-site and put a sticker on the box for the buggy to show the correct engine. It's just telling someone to let paying customers know what they are buying. Also, when you said "your over letigous society" I do agree that there were too many lawsuits being filed for petty things. There are laws in America now that prevent frivolous lawsuits. There is no perfect country, we all have their faults. [b]TNX[/b], The seller I bought it from is called [b]Gumby96[/b]. He has a rating of 99.9% after more than 12,000 sales. The only R/C parts he sells are Ofna. He was awarded the Square Deal Seal by Ebay for his treatment of customers. That said...I'm sure everyone knows what kind of cooler head they'll get. If there are still any comments, or questions I'm sure they were already answered in the past posts.
Posted on: 10/24/2004 10:19 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2282534
RE: Loose high speed needle????
Find Grahama89 and ask him. He's from the UK. He eats, sleeps, and breaths Hypers. He knows as much as anybody on this forum about the Hyper. He'll be a good source of info for you.
Posted on: 10/23/2004 11:46 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2280156
RE: OFNA PRODUCT DECEPTION?
Xb8Racer, Yes, I always give cashiers back extra change if they make a mistake. I point it out when something rings up cheaper than it should too. I don't need the $5, $10, or even $100 if it means feeling rotten about it because I was dishonest. It could be that someone couldn't pay their bills, or feed their children because of something I did. As for the rest? Whatever...at least now people know what they'll get if they order this buggy. Ofna could have done that too in the last year and a half since they made the change. Everyone has their opinion. My oldest son likes the black head. My youngest likes the purple head. I guess to each is own! Everyone's informed now on what they'll get.
Posted on: 10/23/2004 10:49 AM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2280034
RE: So you wanna see my driving.
Grahama, was a joke. Everybody thinks kentucky people have lost most of their teeth. Humor between countries doesn't always work like you want it to.[:)]
Posted on: 10/22/2004 2:01 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2277805
RE: OFNA PRODUCT DECEPTION?
LMAO!!![:D] TNX, You're good...You got me![:D] Thought I was gettin you and set myself up![:)] No hard feelins! Just tired from work and get carried away typing. You can rub it in if you want...I would![:)] Sorry for the comment about your son. Don't know if you have children or not and shouldn't have said it...I got a little heated over the post about mine. Over it now! He's a good kid and got the buggy because of his grades in school, and his birthday. He likes purple. Even painted his room the same color as Barney 2 years ago. It looks bad A--, believe it or not. I'll keep the kids out of it. They're just doing what kids do. He didn't hate the head, was just disappointed cause it wasn't what he thought it would be. I did order the head off e-bay for I think $14 after s&h that Scale told me about. Josh is happy now. Hope he gets some good use out of it! My wife's about to burn down the hobby shop if we don't stop buying toys. This thread's like none I've ever seen. It's the reason I've been running on about four hours sleep a day for most of this week. Gotta go. I'll read your next post in the morning. Go easy, I'm trying to be nice here!
Posted on: 10/22/2004 1:51 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2277768
RE: OFNA PRODUCT DECEPTION?
Grahama, The "get out clause" only protects them for a specified amount of time on each change that's made. This one's well over that amount of time...legally. Also, if you go to the Federal Trade Commissions web site you'll find that this catch all has been used so widely that they had to enact laws to govern it's use and to create limitations on disclaimers. In some states the laws say they are not valid in that state. You advertise it a certain way, you sell it that way, or else. Here's another good site: http://www.poznaklaw.com/articles/falsead.htm Honestly Grahama...I didn't mean to make you mad! I'm truly sorry if I did. I still think Hypers are one of the best buggies on the market! I just wanted to let people know!
Posted on: 10/22/2004 12:59 PM by Author "oldchopdoc"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2277650
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