RE: Carb
Got it finally.... Next question ,factory needle settings? I have read 2 1/2 on both...from redcat website to 4 3/4 hsn and 3 1/2 lsn. I ordered a new piston and sleeve and I would like to have a good starting point. http://hpisavagex46.wordpress.com/2011/03/27/sh-engine-over-heating-problems/
Posted on: 9/16/2012 4:05 AM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11229803

Carb
I posted in the 1/8 buggy section first...dd not see this one.... I have a hurricane ....whew what a nightmare..... I cannot get the carb to come out of the engine body. It does not even turn.....side to side.... I have removed the clamp screw......very very tight fit... So am I missing something???? This my first intro into nitro....been flying planes for years....electric.... I suffer from low compression, air leak around carb...and maybe bought a pos.... Help....
Posted on: 9/11/2012 3:28 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11225431

Lost
I am a noob with nitro...... I bought a redcat hurricane a few weeks ago. When I first got the buggy,I checked the HSN and LSN were at 3 turns out per the factory SH manual. She fired right up. I did the break in like the Redcat website states. I have run 2 quarts of fuel. The problem started right after break in. I can run a few laps on our track and she dies , and is very hard to re start. Now today I cant seem to get her to idle. She either stalls or screams. I started withe the slide at approx 1mm and 3 turns out on each screw. Wont start.... Turned in the LSN a tick ...wont start...did again about a 1/4 turn...starts but ilde is screaming!!!! I thought high idle was running to rich????? If I try to adjust the idle screw down she just stalls. I have watched just about every you tube vid on tuning..... So confused because at one time , it did run on 3 turns on each screw.....
Posted on: 9/1/2012 5:15 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "RC 1/8th Scale Buggies"
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RE: Typhoon 2 by ParkZone
My buddy bought one. Nice plane. But on his second flight esc went up in smoke. Hobbyzone is good about replacing, but still makes me wonder!
Posted on: 7/31/2007 8:29 AM by Author "tims880" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6178177

RE: F27 STRYKER - Way Past the Limits - Part 5 - Step in to the Dark Side...
I am using a 6 channel radio. As long as it has v tail mixing it will work. I had a 4 channel radio with no v tail mixing and it would not work.
Posted on: 5/27/2007 3:27 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5908430

Katana S and hinges
Ok putting together a new katana s and I am stuck. Trying to make a decision on hinge tape or hinges. I am pretty bad when comes to installing hinges. Think the 3m hinge tape would be ok?
Posted on: 5/24/2007 12:25 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "3DFoamy Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5896011

RE: F27 STRYKER - Way Past the Limits - Part 5 - Step in to the Dark Side...
You are correct, no tape. They have a plastic pin that pushes thru the elevon and wing, then there is a plastic clip that attaches to the other side. The wing is slotted so you really cant get it wrong. Myself I like the setup way better than tape.
Posted on: 5/24/2007 10:19 AM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: New F-27C Suggestions
Go read build a bullet proof stryker! Its full of good stuff.
Posted on: 5/13/2007 3:53 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5849351

RE: F27 STRYKER - Way Past the Limits - Part 5 - Step in to the Dark Side...
Mr. Mugen try this http://secure.hobbyzone.com/catalog/HZ/parkzone_f27c/parkzone_f27cparts/PKZ1267.html
Posted on: 5/12/2007 8:40 AM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5844427

RE: Build A Bullet Proof Stryker (Brushless Or Stock)
Ha funny you should mention Zagi tape. I am sick of paint it always flakes off. So I got some red zagi tape and put stripes on the top of the fuse. I like it so much, I am going to get some black to cover the bottom. No more paint for me! Hagar a watt meter is next on my purchase list. It was very obvious that 6.5x6.5 is way faster than anything else. Oh I got the apc 6.5x6.5 at tower hobbies.
Posted on: 5/10/2007 11:40 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: FMA Direct packs with Equinox balancer.
I guess it would depend on your setup. But I use the 3S 2100ma with a tower pro 12t motor in a stryker. I really like them. The charger is good and the price makes it even better. I feel its one of the best purchases I have made![:D]
Posted on: 5/10/2007 1:38 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "E-Flight Power Sources"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5836615

RE: Build A Bullet Proof Stryker (Brushless Or Stock)
Ok with the 12t the 6.5x6.5 is the fastest! Tested 7x7, 7x5,8x4,6x4,6.5x4. Now the most fun factor is the el cheapo gws 8x4. This prop is way too thin and flexes under full throttle, But the noise created is so cool!
Posted on: 5/9/2007 6:49 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5833433

RE: F27 Strker $31 massive upgrade guide!
Make the switch to lipos, you will never look back. So much better. You can charge them and fly 3 days later. They don't loose their charge like ni-mh do. More power and longer flight times, even with a stock motor.
Posted on: 5/4/2007 8:46 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5812194

RE: F27C Stryker problem.
Did you check to see if the servo is plugged into the esc?
Posted on: 5/4/2007 5:48 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5811752

RE: Build A Bullet Proof Stryker (Brushless Or Stock)
I just ordered one 7x7. The 6.5x6.5 seems to be the hot ticket for the 12t. You loose some vertical, the speed is awesome.
Posted on: 5/2/2007 3:47 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5802012

RE: PROBLEMS with my firebird freedom
Hobbyzone battery chargers are known to do this. I bet your batteries are not being charged!
Posted on: 4/27/2007 7:56 AM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Electric Training"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5777386

RE: Build A Bullet Proof Stryker (Brushless Or Stock)
So I have an extra 12t.......would he do it for others?
Posted on: 4/23/2007 3:58 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5758363

RE: F27 STRYKER - Way Past the Limits - Part 5 - Step in to the Dark Side...
Oh one more.... never buy anything made by venom. Their batteries are junk and so are their esc's along with customer support!
Posted on: 4/17/2007 11:07 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5732624

RE: F27 STRYKER - Way Past the Limits - Part 5 - Step in to the Dark Side...
Oh yes...stoney and I fly together. I finally got my bugs worked out. Same setup as him but a 6 x 5.5 prop. Nice upgrade over stock. But the mega motor is calling me!
Posted on: 4/17/2007 11:03 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5732604

RE: F27 STRYKER - Way Past the Limits - Part 5 - Step in to the Dark Side...
Well maybe the esc had issues. I bought some venom 1200ma batteries back in my challenger days that were junk from the start. Anyway I ordered a 40 amp esc and a 2409-12t from aero-nuts. Start over again. What do I do with this battery? Think its ok?
Posted on: 4/13/2007 3:24 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5710628

RE: F27 STRYKER - Way Past the Limits - Part 5 - Step in to the Dark Side...
critter I checked the polarity on the battery and it is ok. Yup melted the motor wires and the esc was to hot to touch. I had been flying this setup with 8 and 9 cell ni-mh batteries and all was good. It was a stock C brushless motor and a venom 36 amp esc. I am lost on this one. Oh battery output is 11.6 volts.
Posted on: 4/13/2007 3:02 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: F27 STRYKER - Way Past the Limits - Part 5 - Step in to the Dark Side...
Well I just did something stupid. But not sure what. I just got my lipo's. I changed out the connecotrs to deans. Pluged in lipo and bam smoked my motor and esc. Ok what did I do wrong? No wires shorted and I connected the postive wire to the same connector. Crap 120 bucks down the drain.
Posted on: 4/12/2007 5:46 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5706099

RE: F27 STRYKER - Way Past the Limits - Part 5 - Step in to the Dark Side...
Ok I think I understand a little better. I am trying to get by on the cheap side. So one more time. Hows this one look? https://www.unitedhobbies.com/UNITEDHOBBIES/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4482
Posted on: 3/10/2007 7:56 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5541808

RE: F27 STRYKER - Way Past the Limits - Part 5 - Step in to the Dark Side...
Hey guys, getting ready for spring. I think I am ready to go a little faster than the stock 480 motor. I know I am not ready for 100mph. I was looking at this combo. http://www.aero-nuts.com/product_info.php?cPath=37_77&products_id=203 I know its cheap. What do guys think?
Posted on: 3/9/2007 6:50 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Stryker upgrade
Whew, I did not mean to start a flame war...sorry. Any how I got a futaba ss3 tx and rx. Add in the hi-tech hs81 servo's and I am a happy camper!!!! I just wanted better servo's and I got em. Plane flies so much better. Few more flights and I am brushless bound!
Posted on: 9/29/2006 5:12 AM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4806537

RE: F27 STRYKER, WAY PAST THE LIMITS! PART 4...
http://2kool4u.com/stryker/index14.htm Cool lipo vid Fixed link
Posted on: 9/28/2006 2:49 AM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4800616

RE: Stryker upgrade
How did this thread end up this way. I started it. No one stated anything about crashing for fun!!!!
Posted on: 9/28/2006 2:04 AM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4802099

RE: Stryker upgrade
Wow where did that come from? I had a servo strip out on me. I can fly the stryker just fine thank you! I was asking question about clevis's and radios so I get the right parts the first time. I thought that was the whole purpose of forums..... sharing info. Dude you have issues!!!!!
Posted on: 9/24/2006 11:17 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4789018

RE: Stryker upgrade
Hey guys, I got the futaba 3FR3 or just SS3 transmitter and the hi-tec servos. The kit did not come with a receiver battery. But every thing appears to work normal. Does this rx not reqiure a battery? I got the FM version with the R114F receiver, in the manual it looks like it reqires a battery.
Posted on: 9/23/2006 10:43 PM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Glacier Girl
Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on: 9/20/2006 7:48 AM by Author "tims880" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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