RE: Lunchbox Build
ok lets get started, thinking about one of these for my kids and the rest of the kids on our block that hang around our house every day cause they r tearing my vintage tamiyas up
Posted on: 8/22/2012 8:43 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Adapting 12mm wheels to a Vintage Tamiya Super Hornet
the front wheels wont fit unless they have bearings in the wheels
Posted on: 5/20/2012 6:40 AM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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c-11 mercedes benz ball diff help
just got a c-11 mercedes-benz (http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58351) for cheap on flea-bay. this is my first tamiya with a ball diff. i need help with this whole ball diff thing? should the pinion spin free if i hold the wheels, and how tight should i go on the diff??
Posted on: 12/2/2011 7:22 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: c-11 mercedes benz ball diff help
thanks for the reply, ya its a great looking car. hardest of all the tamiya's that Ive built. that helps, i was afraid of tightening that diff to the point of damaging it. unfortunately its winter now so I'll probably wait till spring to drive it. any body else with one of these?
Posted on: 12/2/2011 7:08 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Classic Cars & Trucks"
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RE: The official UNOFFICIAL thread of Tamiya Frog - LB strikes again!!
did you check tamiyausa.com
Posted on: 11/6/2011 8:27 AM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: So I'm looking at getting an TA SC10 - What all do I need - HELP
thats a good one. i even use that one in my rock crawler.
Posted on: 5/16/2011 9:08 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Need to replace OOOLLLDDD Nikko 9.6V NiCD Battery Pack
you can still find 9.6v online. batteries plus will make you one of decent cell if they dont have it. of try the local toys r us...
Posted on: 5/16/2011 8:48 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Buying single cells
you should try em, i remember hearing those cells don't last to long though. check out http://www.promatchracing.com/categories.php?cat=28 these are the cells you want to use. trust me out of all the nimh batts i've built these are the sh*t. think cheap sport pack vrs full on race pack...
Posted on: 5/16/2011 8:35 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: another smoking motor
the sport tuned motors run a lot hotter than the silver can motors do. you'll burn that one up quick. gear way down and make sure your gear mesh isn't too tight. and ball bearings will help.
Posted on: 5/12/2011 9:48 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: NIMH Battery soldering
side by side packs are easy to solder with battery bars and a good soldering iron. it does take some work though. if its a stick pack good luck.
Posted on: 5/12/2011 9:42 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Aristo Craft Kangaroo
no, but i remember the store clerk tried to sell me one instead of the hornet i got.
Posted on: 4/4/2011 7:09 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Off road tamiya kits?
dont forget the blackfoot.
Posted on: 4/4/2011 7:04 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Plane guy looking for 1st car for son
for the desert go with 4wd. I personally would get the stampede. it a monster truck, which a kid should like but with out being to big. tons of support for parts... also
Posted on: 3/24/2011 10:36 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Dualhunter 4X4
just started reading on this thread page for page. glad u chose the tamiya! i got a stampede but i want a extreme!
Posted on: 2/23/2011 8:39 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: YOUR Favorite Off Roader is...
[quote]ORIGINAL: rhowe #1 cc-01 jeep scaled and modded out. for scale it can crawl #2 don't laugh, hornet with a grasshopper body, locked diff with a 45t brushed motor, stock rears and brat tires up front(my trail beater) cause its hard to stop and i can hit stuff with it #3 2wd stampede brushless. got me back into rc #4 fire dragon 27t. 4wd with great ground clrearence and i can hit stuff
Posted on: 2/4/2011 10:59 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Tamiya Beetle (What other?)
getting the rtr beetle on thursday. cant wait to have a professionally done body for once.. and it says it comes with 8 bearings preinstalled but im betting it needs more for the axles. what else do i need for this kit... thanks....
Posted on: 1/24/2011 10:12 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
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RE: YOUR Favorite Off Roader is...
#1 cc-01 jeep scaled and modded out. for scale it can crawl #2 don't laugh, hornet with a grasshopper body, locked diff with a 45t brushed motor, stock rears and brat tires up front(my trail beater) cause its hard to stop and i can hit stuff with it #3 2wd stampede brushless. got me back into rc #4 fire dragon 27t. 4wd with great ground clrearence and i can hit stuff with it #5 frog 1985 trinity monster horsepower championship motor and i can hit stuff with it #6 rising storm brushless. too fast! #7 is still in the attic, i forget if its another hornet or grasshopper. i guess i could use it to hit stuff with. this is the new list since my pop threw away my original collection a ways back.. fox, hornet, ultima and a thundershot..this is the tamiya thread right?
Posted on: 1/13/2011 10:30 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: New to rc and need advise
when u get it running good check out the track on US - 150. u can see it behind the house from the road, he might even have signs up.. if its not in raymore its close
Posted on: 1/13/2011 9:39 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Motor Care?
only use motor spray on the motor then just dab the bushing with a light weight oil.
Posted on: 11/20/2010 9:40 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: New car advice
of course with a good motor slash batt. and its a great basher. lipos will be fine in that car also. just get some good bearings and do the basic mods and you'll love it.
Posted on: 11/12/2010 12:32 AM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Nimh Run over, Now What?
keep em charged. they'll last a lot longer. if they are guunna sit for a while charge em atleast once a month. you should never discharge nimh batteries. they dont like to be drained like nicads do. when your running em and your rc starts to slow down tthats a good time to stop running em, let em cool off and throw em on the charger. so always keep em charged. and peak em right before you run them.
Posted on: 8/26/2010 11:03 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Brushed Motor Break In?
wow i did mine for less than 5 minutes with 3 sub cells. that seems a little extreme, i think 2 hours under water is asking for trouble considering its not meant for water. sounds like you did more than break it in, may be wore it out.. let us know what happens.
Posted on: 8/25/2010 11:28 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Best battery for DF02 w/ Tamiya 540 Sport Tuned Motor?
if u want simplicity and r a beginner and not ready for lipo then check out http://www.promatchracing.com/categories.php?cat=28 i've used the 4600 cell and they r amazing compared to the overpriced packs sold at the big stores. for less or the same money you wont believe the diff. all the common name batteries you can get at the big stores are usually midgrade at best. if they sold these you'd be paying tripple, and then they wouldn't make money on the cheap midgrade packs with the pricey stickers...
Posted on: 8/25/2010 11:20 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official Tamiya Fire Dragon thread
ya im waiting too.. i picked mine up just before they were cut. its a fun build and fun to run. i expect a full series of pics..
Posted on: 8/25/2010 10:21 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Please recommend DF02 electric motor upgrade
the tamiya sport tuned black can motor runs hot. if we're talking about the same motor dont use it in a 4wd. you'll burn it up. mine runs hot in my frog wich is 2wd and light weight , i wouldn't even try it in my df02. get one of the other tamiya motors and u will be much happier. if u do get it gear as low as possible.
Posted on: 8/22/2010 10:51 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: If this car exists I want it.
wow its early there.. but if u want to build it check out www.tamiyausa.com the durga a belt driven high preformance car but there are plenty of shaft driven tamiya vehicles that r decent racers/beaters. for 150 bucks i'd go with the rising storm, plenty of upgrades... of course im sure u know batts charger and controller u have to buy seperate..
Posted on: 8/13/2010 11:54 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Giving a Titan 12t motor more power? i need help
what batteries r u using? a high qaulity batt will perk it right up and then burn it out like every other 12 titan... so then when you get a better motor you'll be flying!
Posted on: 7/20/2010 1:38 AM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Zip Zap Micro RC Cars
ya really thanks for bringing this up. now i want a micro! i just need... another rc, really!
Posted on: 6/29/2010 11:29 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Stampede motor recommendation
that 540 johnson wont work. the shaft is to short.
Posted on: 6/11/2010 11:03 PM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Stampede motor recommendation
brushed motors are getting hard to find. go with the what was said, s-600 and gear way up.. just watch the temps. 8.4's or lipos will help produce needed speed..
Posted on: 6/9/2010 12:42 AM by Author "rhowe" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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