RE: Motor oil for shock oil?
BARBER, you may read the ENTIRE article before you throw up your PHDs. I read the article and it clearly states- "Multi viscosity oils work like this: Polymers are added to a light base (5W, 10W, 20W), which prevent the oil from [b]thinning as much as it warms up[/b]." I hate that you have made a moose's rear of yourself, you were correct about the W meaning winter, but you are wrong about the oil thinning as it gets colder!!
Posted on: 3/31/2009 6:54 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8636040

RE: Cars...The good, the bad and the ugly. (prices) for noobs
Well being that he states he is 16 would explain his immaturity! He is most likely spending mommy's money anyhow!
Posted on: 3/16/2009 11:07 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8585953

RE: Kid size controlers
My two year old can handle a full size spectrum without any problems. The only thing he does different than me is for reverse he puts his finger behind the trigger to push it forward. You might could adapt a non hobby grade remote from a childs rc to work!
Posted on: 3/16/2009 10:55 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8585900

RE: Official Hillclimbing thread
Here is a proper diagram so you can quit guessing!!
Posted on: 3/13/2009 5:40 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8574771

RE: lhs horror stories
I would have to say that I feel like an exception to the mass of people here. I have 4 LHS's within 25 mins., three of them have very friendly and knowledgable personel. I also feel the need to support the LHS due to the internet revolution. I deal with two Hobbytown's and a GREAT local shop named ROY'S. I will continue to shop at them as long as they are around. I have found also that the more they get to know you and intern the more you spend with them the better they treat you, and even give you discounts.
Posted on: 2/25/2009 9:30 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8518832

RE: post pics of your work area
Here is mine, and it seems there is never enough space!
Posted on: 2/23/2009 9:51 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8511137

RE: 1/18 onroad car
Associated RC18r< $146 at my local hooby shop! http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7988287/tm.htm
Posted on: 2/15/2009 7:16 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8480406

RE: Anybody got the Losi Mini rock crawler?
I love mine. I added stick on wheel weights to the insides of the wheels, moved the electronics around, and lowered the battery, now it performs great. It is much smaller than the Axial, but if you take into account the size I think out of the box it outperformed my Axial when they were both stock!!!
Posted on: 1/28/2009 7:41 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8413315

RE: pics of the collection so far..
The PP wheels take black RIT dye very well and look great!! I will try and take some pics. At $2.00 a set I couldn't help but buy a few sets.
Posted on: 1/16/2009 11:33 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8367321

RE: Here's The Restoration
Good luck! Mine has never been out of the box!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on: 1/2/2009 11:12 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8311743

RE: Tamiya what are you thinking? CR01 wrangler. Coil springs?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Stampede Killer whats the jeep kj?? also i agree, they should of done the tj body, wouldn't be that much of a difference, all they would of had to do is change the front end of the mold a little bit [/quote] Actually the KJ is the Jeep Liberty, and though not a Wrangler it does have round headlights and coil springs!!!!!!
Posted on: 12/26/2008 10:34 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8285915

RE: Improoving flight time on the Blade 400
I get 10 min sport flying time with a 2200mah battery and stock gearing!!
Posted on: 10/24/2008 11:00 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8082355

RE: Rustler Help
If it is a VXL the motor terminals on the ESC have been known to break loose internally and cause this problem. I had to resolder the connectors in the ESC because this happened to me a week after purchasing the Rustler. I have not had a problem since!!
Posted on: 9/14/2008 10:27 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7954829

RE: Blade 400 wents nuts
Check your servos for stripped gears!!
Posted on: 9/9/2008 7:45 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7937881

RE: battery connectors
I thought that the Deans were only good for 80max, I have seen 6mm bullets rated at 200amps max, so I would say go with the bullets if you are concerned the least bit!! http://www.airpowernet.com/twe/index.php?cPath=95
Posted on: 9/5/2008 1:32 AM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7921730

RE: cant decide on buggy
I would look into what your local hobby shop supports before making a decision!
Posted on: 9/5/2008 1:14 AM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7921706

RE: Need Nitro Off Road Kit (that actually requires assembly)
[quote]ORIGINAL: hands without shadows First off - are you sure you want a belt driven off-roader? Belt and dirt dont mix. [/quote] I agree, you would be better off to pony up for a shaft driven kit, you could get an 1/8 buggy in kit form, or maybe a truggy kit.
Posted on: 9/5/2008 1:10 AM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7921697

RE: Tire problem on Revo
The front tires are "ballooning" next time you mount up some tires just run a layer of duct-tape along the inside of the tire and it will not balloon much at all. You could also do a center diff conversion and add some thick fluid to the center diff which would allow more power to be transferred to the rear and the front would settle down a bit. Yes it is normal though!
Posted on: 9/5/2008 1:07 AM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7921689

RE: Savage Or Baja?
I think I would differ from the others and say keep the savage and save a little longer for the Baja. I do love driving the Baja, but I still enjoy the other scales just as much, each has its own place. If I had to choose one I would probably take the baja strictly for the ease of tuning and the longer run times. Either way enjoy what you have.
Posted on: 9/5/2008 12:57 AM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7921672

RE: Revo clutch problem
I generaly would not promote Integy, but I have been using the two shoe aluminum clutches from Integy for a few gallons now. I am running them on an OS21 and have nothing but good to say about them, and I too went through several composite clutches, including the MIP's. To be fair to MIP their clutch did outlast the stockers!!
Posted on: 9/5/2008 12:36 AM by Author "silverj" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7921611

RE: THS on an OS?
I run the THS on the Os21 and am very happy I would just order the proper header and not look back!!
Posted on: 9/5/2008 12:04 AM by Author "silverj" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7921542

RE: How do you guys clean your RC's?
WD almost every time, and compressed air!!
Posted on: 7/31/2008 5:47 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7793882

RE: OFFICIAL RS4 RTR 3 thread!!!!!!!Also type SS and others
Just throwing up a new pic, it's nice to see the cars every once in a while. Nothing special, just simple.
Posted on: 7/10/2008 5:58 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC On Road Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7716202

RE: Revo 3.3 ROLL CAGE AND WING PICS!!
I like it, looks like it fit well under the body. have you had the urge to test it out now???
Posted on: 6/17/2008 4:58 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7630133

RE: Red locktite (bad stuff!!)
I would use a pen torch or a good soldering iron on the heads of the screws!! Good luck.
Posted on: 3/20/2008 12:18 AM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7252960

RE: Noise comparison
You can probably hear mine for a few blocks!!!! I have a 5B SS
Posted on: 3/10/2008 10:31 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Giant Scale Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7206405

RE: Byrons Gen2
It's also a different color than the gen1, which was yellowish. I have ran nothing but Byron Race in my cars and I have not noticed a big difference in the two GENs. I am on my second gallon of GEN2. I do love their fuel though, I have seen buddies have problems that I do not get and I attribute some of that to the fuel!
Posted on: 3/7/2008 12:06 AM by Author "silverj" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7188072

RE: Engine temp..
POint it from the top of the head down at the glow-plug!
Posted on: 3/6/2008 11:38 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7187959

RE: Truck Cleaning
Shizam how about this!!! http://www.nationalwholesaletools.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=10300 though I use une of these it just does not have the nifty can attached!!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AIRCRAFT-Engine-CLEANING-Gun-SOLVENT-AIR-SPRAYER-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ26437QQihZ021QQitemZ310027341841QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Posted on: 3/3/2008 6:36 PM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7169438

RE: Official 9.5 Violator Thread
Allan you can get the center diff with the spur gear for 20 bucks of e-bay!!
Posted on: 2/27/2008 12:03 AM by Author "silverj" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7143589