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RE: Looking to buy an electric buggy/truggy
Why don't you get her something that is the electric version of one of your Nitro's? That way, you would be familiar with the workings of it but not the electrics of it? I watch your video's on the tube and see that you have a fleet that would possibly interest her? For $200.00, maybe you could convert something you have and don't use as much?
Posted on: 5/15/2013 11:24 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11512377
RE: MT4 G3 SOON?!
I'm sold! I think this needs to be my first (in many,many years) electric R/C!
Posted on: 9/18/2012 12:45 PM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11232644
RE: HPI Baja Flux
It's a dog eat dog world and we're all wearing milkbone underwear!!!
Posted on: 9/18/2012 10:54 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11232530
RE: MT4 G3 SOON?!
I like this model too and was shopping around and found that Thunder Tiger and Accociated share the same nitro powered MT but only TT has an electric version?
Posted on: 9/18/2012 10:42 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11232515
RE: Custom Low-Rider Build
^^^^^ Agreed^^^^^^^
Posted on: 9/18/2012 9:34 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11232434
RE: Racers v. Bashers (the vehicles not the drivers)
Hello, my name is Dave and I'm a "basher"! I LOVE R/C, always have and always will. I'm not a racer due to this hobby is not very popular where I live and there are not many tracks near me. Also, I love Monster Trucks. They are not raced so kinda puts me out of the racer realm. I do not and will not put down another r/c'er or their choice of manufacturer or weather they race or bash. To me, this hobby is for ME. I love it and it's my "thing" to get away with what little free time I can get. If there were and opportunity for me to race on a track somewhere, I would show up with my basher vehicle and race. Would I win...prob not, would it survive the track...maybe/not, would I have had fun trying it...Yes! (prob piss off the serious racers but oh well) My point is, I just love to run my truck. I love kickin up dirt and gravel and jumping and having fun. I like to push it harder and harder to see what it can and cannot do and upgrade it so that next time it can do that. I love chasing cats/dogs/squirrels, etc... It's my escape and if I'm frowned upon by others, then I feel bad for them.
Posted on: 9/11/2012 7:24 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11224960
RE: Best type of car for grass
Golf course grass is awesome! Till you get caught....
Posted on: 9/10/2012 7:20 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11223629
RE: You know you are too much in to this when....
When you look around the house and say "I could R/C that"! Ya know, lawn mower, vacuum cleaner, R/C beer fridge, etc...
Posted on: 9/8/2012 8:51 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11221756
RE: You know you are too much in to this when....
When you don't throw out your old broken or upgraded parts cause "that may come in handy at some point" or just a memorial to how you broke it!
Posted on: 9/5/2012 12:33 PM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11218503
Bearings
I had a pinion bearing come apart in my Nutech TBIII in the rear diff. Should I risk getting the stock cheaper bearing or find a better grade of bearing? The size is 10x19x7. Stainless or ceramic?
Posted on: 9/4/2012 2:07 PM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11217363
RE: This History of Nitro RC
I remember hearing the same thing that RC was started by the tether cars...well, atleast ground running rc!
Posted on: 9/4/2012 7:27 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11216850
RE: The importance of helping...
@Johnp2... You know there are guys on YouTube that fish using RC Heli's, You could combine the 2 hobbies???
Posted on: 9/4/2012 7:22 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11216843
RE: This History of Nitro RC
I remember back in the 90's when I had a Kyosho Outlaw Rampage with a .12 O.s. and converted it to diesel. Anyone remember that? It was a cylinder head replacement that you adjusted the compression with a allen key when you got it running.
Posted on: 9/1/2012 7:30 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11213463
RE: You know you are too much in to this when....
When the RC in your trunk is worth more than the 1:1 it's in! If my work car broke down, I'd take the gas that's left in it for my 1/5 and leave the 1:1 abandoned!!!
Posted on: 9/1/2012 7:24 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11213459
RE: The importance of helping...
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnP2 Tonight these two guys who live way down the street stopped by with their nitro rc car (<a target=''_blank'' href=''http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11213160/tm.htm''>see here). They said ''word on the street'' is I'm pretty good with RC cars ''I guess because my neighbors see me constantly driving/wrencing) and needed some help with their RedCat Tornado. I've learned I love wrenching on other folk's cars as much as mine. The guy who owned the car told me he just got out of the military and is ''looking for a hobby''. It got me thinking about the importance of helping others get in to ''the hobby''. It was obvious they both were extremely intrigued with rc cars, and the guy was really bumbed about not being able to get it to start. I assured him I would eventually get it started for him and not to worry. I fired up the Hyper 7 to show him how cool it will be when we get his car up and running.  The way I see it, I can either be a snob and belittle him for what he doesn't know, or do everything in my power to help. My goal is to keep this young man in ''the hobby''. I'm sure there are a lot of folks just lke him (and just like I was seven months ago), You make an investment and then soon realize you need to know what you are doing and are afraid you've ruined you car and considering eating your losses. Other than our interest in RC cars, I doubt I have much in common with him. However, I think we all swear an documented oath (especially on forums like this) to help others the best we can. I'm not looking for a Helping Hand medal or anything, just expressing that I'm fortunate I have the opportunity to drastically affect someone's interested in ''the hobby''. That is important as It benefits us all. [/quote] "He just got out of the military"? Call me patriotic cause I'd help him any way I could!!!
Posted on: 9/1/2012 7:19 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11213458
RE: Tire weight
I'm not sure what they are called but they are tires and wheels off of a Kalee model and they are MT tires
Posted on: 8/31/2012 6:21 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11212490
RE: Tire weight
Yes all 4 combined total, each weighs 1.7545 lbs. and yes wheels and tires!
Posted on: 8/31/2012 6:20 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11212489
Tire weight
Is seven pounds of wheel/tire/insert weight a lot? If so, could it be the reason I am having issues with my suspension and drivetrain?
Posted on: 8/30/2012 2:29 PM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11211891
RE: Vid of the Xray truggy as promised...
Nothing a set of bright orange marker cones and a really big bumper couldn't handle! Driver...CHECK, Video guy...CHECK, Hot bikini model to flip truck back over? Where did she go???
Posted on: 8/30/2012 2:04 PM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11211870
RE: please help identify what these RC cars are!!
Second one looks homemade with Clod Buster parts.
Posted on: 8/24/2012 8:52 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11204475
RE: MY WIFE GOT HER SELF A RC CAR?????
I have mine just to GET AWAY from the wife and kid!
Posted on: 8/21/2012 10:36 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11200980
RE: gotta shut him up
So, why doesn't someone do a BL conversion and bolt a small gasser with a pipe on it for the sound effect! Best of both worlds???
Posted on: 8/5/2012 8:07 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11181569
RE: Turning 1/8 truggy into a 'Un-Breakable' Beast!
My Beetle is bigger too!
Posted on: 7/27/2012 9:47 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11171318
RE: Ford Escort MK2 1/5
Wow...Pine wood body! That heavy body helped his traction a bit huh? Get a scratch, sand it and touch it up! He has something to worry about that we don't....Termites!
Posted on: 7/25/2012 7:57 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11168520
RE: Oil
[quote]ORIGINAL: phmaximus Allways read the bottle. Some oils are diffrent with there mixing ratios, The might require more or less actial oil to get the same ratio for exampe to get a 25:1 style of lubratation it might have to be mixed at 30:1 With some oils not 100% of the fluid is oil. AMSOIL Saber Professional, is reccomended to me mixed at 100:1 for small engines... how strange [/quote] So, my Nutech has a 27cc CY engine and I have not put a complete gallon through it yet and have been running 32:1 like the book says for first runs and it's the oil that came with my Echo leaf blower LOL! Now reading the bottle for the AMSOIL and the guy telling me to mix it 100:1, I'm gettin a little scared AND if I mix that oil between 25-30:1 could be wrong mixture for that particular oil. I think I should just get some other type of oil and mix it regularly and not risk it with the AMSOIL. Plus if I did use it and popped the motor, I'm sure AMSOIL wouldn't stand behind it either.
Posted on: 7/25/2012 7:46 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11168511
RE: Electric question
Hey, thanx for that SyCo! I will look into it.
Posted on: 7/25/2012 7:25 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11168489
RE: guess the car game
Is it that traxxas xo-1 thing and the new Dragster?
Posted on: 7/25/2012 7:12 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11168469
RE: What would your neighbors most likely say?
Mine would not say much about the R/C stuff! It's the neighbor across the street with his 70' Firebird with a blower stickin 3 feet out of the hood that get's all the complaints. Heck, I like him and his wife and really like the car but when my daughter was born and fired that thing up a 10:00 at night rattling all my wifes pictures off the wall, caused a little of me being upset. So, my 1/5 Nutech doesn't bother anyone and I'm in the city too. Thought of puttin some spikes in the tires and doing some lawn thatching the fun way, they'd love me!!!
Posted on: 7/25/2012 7:05 AM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11168459
RE: Electric question
[quote]ORIGINAL: Foxy I wrote this once and I've pasted it a few times, let me know if it helps or if you have any further questions. [quote]some basic guidelines: [u]Motor[/u] Motors come in 2 basic varieties; brushed and brushless. Brushed motors are older technology and are only really used still in classes that dictate you must use a brushed motor, and other applications that require very smooth throttle response and low speed control, such as Crawling and Drifting. Brushed motors need maintenance every so often, changing the brushes when they wear down and sometimes shaving a layer of metal off the commutator (using a 'comm lathe') to provide a better surface for the brushes. Brushless motors are the newer technology, requiring no maintenance and delivering significantly more speed and power for the same ratings. Both types of motor are rated in 'turns', with higher turns being more torque and less speed, and lower turns the opposite. Most brushless motors are also referred to as having a specific KV rating. This is a measure of their maximum rpm per volt. So, for example, if you see a brushless 10.5 turn 4000kv motor, it will turn 4000rpm for every volt supplied at maximum throttle. So the max speed (in rpm) of that motor on a 7.4v lipo battery will be 7.4*4000. In general consider that 3000kv or less is a fairly slow motor for high torque, and a 9000kv motor is a very fast, less torquey motor. The current a motor pulls on startup and under load (amps) goes up with the KV. [u]Speed controllers[/u] Speed controllers also come in the brushed and brushless variety, indicating what kind of motor they can accept. There are many speed controls which can be switched or switch automatically between brushless and brushed operation. Running the wrong type of speed controller for the motor or running the wrong setting will destroy the speed controller and/or the motor in pretty short order. The next things to look at on a speed controller are voltage and current ratings, which must not be exceeded. Often a speed controller (hereafter referred to as an ESC) will say first how many volts you can pump through it. Though this is often expressed in how many cells you can use (the number of cells your battery has). NimH old style batteries composed of a number of SubC cells are 1.2V per cell, and Lithium Polymer (lipo) batteries are rated at 3.7v per cell. You may see an ESC say '10 cell/3s max' This means 10 nimh cells (10*1.2=12v), or 3 lipo cells ('S' always refers to lipo cells) (3x3.7=11.1). Or the same speed controller may say 12v max. Once you have identified that the ESC can handle your batteries, you need to look at the current rating (maximum AMPS) and make sure your motor draw will not exceed that. Most motors will say how many amps they draw 'under load' and 'burst'. As long as those amps do not exceed the 'continuous' and 'burst' amp ratings of the ESC, you are good to go. As a general rule of thumb, 25A ESCs are for micro scale stuff, 40A ESCs will do for most 1/10th stuff, 60A ESCs are for the heavy duty (very high kv) 1/10th stuff, 80A for light duty 1/8th stuff, 120A for midrange 1/8th scale stuff, and 150-200A for the really big 1/8th scale stuff. [u]Batteries[/u] Nimh batteries (made up of smaller 1.2v cells) need to be maintained. After a couple months being flat, they will rarely take a full charge again, at least not without careful resurrection using a complex cycling charger for many hours, apart from that, decent nimh cells should be fine for almost all your current needs, though cannot reach the performance of lipo. Lipo batteries are a little more trouble, but overall lower maintenance. The thing about Lipos is that they could start a fire if mistreated. Mistreated means; overcharged, overdischarged, badly damaged. These batteries must never be allowed to drop below 2.9v per cell. If this happens, first of all there is the fire risk if high current is still being pulled through it, but also a battery overdischarged in this way will never take a full charge again, and may visibly 'swell'. Therefore it's critical when using lipo batteries to use a speed control that has an automatic lipo cutoff, ideally one which you can set. When I have the option, I always set my lipo cutoff to 3.0v per cell. (so when a 2s (2 cell) 7.4v battery reaches 6.0v, the ESC stops the power to prevent battery damage). These batteries also need to be regularly balanced to make sure that the batteries stay at the same voltage per cell so that the lipo cutoff works properly. The danger of an unbalanced battery, is that eventually, if one cell in the battery were to fall to 2.5v, yet the other was still at 3.6v, that wouldn't be low enough (combined=6.1v) to activate the cutoff, but the first cell is already damaged beyond repair, having dropped too low. Balancing your batteries prevents these voltage mismatches. Most lipo chargers include a balancing charge option, which will do this automatically. The good thing about Lipos is that they charge fast (can be charged in an hour at the most, and many can be fully charged in half an hour), they do not lose much charge over time sitting around, they deliver incredible amounts of current, and last a very long time. Despite the extra care, these batteries are VASTLY superior to the other type, and I strongly recommend getting some and getting used to their idiosyncracies. Dont be put off by the extra care they require, follow these simple rules and they are very easy to own and will serve you well for many many charge cycles. Charge and discharge rating... When you buy a lipo battery, as well as the number of cells (2S, 3S, 4S, etc, which determine the voltage, 7.4, 11.1, and 14.8 respectively), and the duration expressed in mAh (milliamp hours), you will also see a discharge rating, expressed in 'C', for example, '2s 7.4v 5000mAh 25C'. This means it is a 2 cell 7.4v battery which will last for 5000miliamp hours and the maximum discharge rate is 25C. The C rating is an expression of how much continuous current (Amps) the battery can deliver safely (exceeding this can damage the battery and/or the ESC). The C rating is calculated based on the capacity. So, 25C on a 5000mAh battery is 25x5 (remember 5000mA=5A), so this battery can deliver 125A of maximum continous current. A 40C battery of the same capacity would be able to deliver 200A of continuous current (40x5A=200A). Once again, it is important to match the battery to what your motor and ESC are capable of. To be honest, most batteries of 4000mAh or more at 20C or more are good enough for most applicatoins, it only starts to be a problem in the really high power 1/8th applications, where a 2650kv motor pulls say 150A regularly. You would need to make sure that the C rating of your battery multiplied by its capacity makes at least 150 in order not to risk damage to the battery and/or ESC The same applies when charging. You may see a battery say it can be charged at 1C or 2C. Lets take the 5000mAh example again. 1C as we said=5A, 2C=10A etc. So a 'Charge at 2C' battery with 5000mAh capacoity can be charged at 10A maximum. Hope all that makes sense and helps. :)[/quote] [/quote] Thanx, helps a lot! Means I should have went to college to understand it!!! And SyCo, I meant I could only get offers of $75.00 for the truck and yes a Kyosho.
Posted on: 7/24/2012 2:43 PM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11167662
Electric question
Rather asking everyone to explain to me about brushless motors and lipo batteries, is there a thread or article anywhere that I could read that would explain it to me? I read stuff like "running on 6s" and I have no clue what that means or if it's good or bad or what. I have an old Inferno that I was kicking around on whether to sell it or do something with it. Since I can't muster more than $75.00 for it, why not make it brusless. Are there universal type kits to adapt them to different models? Also, it has a 2 speed center diff, can I modify the clutch bell onto the motor or even put 2 pinions onto the motor?
Posted on: 7/24/2012 1:19 PM by Author "pcarluvr"
in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11167547
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