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mndsm

07-20-2007, 10:34 AM

Car was together Wednesday night, and took its first run. Had to screw with the steering servo to get it straight, ended up taking it out of the car and adjusting it 3 different times. Now we be rockin. Body is cut, but needs edges cleaned and paint. No idea what color i'm going to run, so it's clear. I do need a hole reamer to fix the pin holes in the body. (I exacto'd them and they're good, but not perfect.) I may need to re-do my left rear shock, I think it's leaking. Those cheesy little o-rings suck. Other then that, it's just cleaning some glue overspray on the wheels and setting the shocks so i'm not dragging the motor on hard acceleration, and we are golden. Also, I finally found a site that shows what the hell 19-turn vs. 11-turn and what stock vs. modified vs. double modified means. Turns out that i'm running a 19-turn double modified. Which=fast, and really damn loud. This thing screams. So yeah, i'm ready to rock.

dmention7

07-20-2007, 10:43 AM

Scha-weet!

And I've got a body reamer (boy, does that sound dirty...), so you can use that to clean up your holes if you want (that also sounds dirty...)

mndsm

07-20-2007, 11:37 AM

Wicked nice. Now if I could only decide on a paint scheme.....

(If you didn't already know, it's seeming like it's going to be hideously complicated)

dmention7

07-20-2007, 11:49 AM

I wouldn't expect anything less than hideously complicated. That paint-on masking stuff is a godsend though. Slather the shit on, then cut and peel away the areas to be painted and you're golden.

mazdamn02

07-20-2007, 11:50 AM

Also, I finally found a site that shows what the hell 19-turn vs. 11-turn and what stock vs. modified vs. double modified means. Turns out that i'm running a 19-turn double modified. Which=fast, and really damn loud. This thing screams. So yeah, i'm ready to rock.

Link to site? I know mines at least a 14 turn modified.... Let the races begin :KANE:

dmention7

07-20-2007, 11:52 AM

Josh, did you make sure your speed controller can handle a 14-turn motor? A lot of the entry level units can only handle an 18-turn motor without burning up...

mndsm

07-20-2007, 11:58 AM

I wouldn't expect anything less than hideously complicated. That paint-on masking stuff is a godsend though. Slather the shit on, then cut and peel away the areas to be painted and you're golden.

You got some of that? I'd be interested in it if you do. Otherwise the hobby man is going to love me. I already need to start looking at paint colors, I need at least 4 right now, probably 6 by the time we are done, and maybe more.

For Josh:
http://www.misbehavin-rc.com/pit-lane/motor-terms/g-motor-terms.asp

mazdamn02

07-20-2007, 12:01 PM

Josh, did you make sure your speed controller can handle a 14-turn motor? A lot of the entry level units can only handle an 18-turn motor without burning up...

Thanks for the link Tom. Jay I picked up a speed controller that will handle it. Not entry level by any means :bling:

dmention7

07-20-2007, 12:01 PM

I've got some, but I can't guarantee what shape it's in. I'll see if it's any good tonight. As I recall, the stuff smelled a bit like rancid orange juice.... lol

dmention7

07-20-2007, 12:02 PM

Thanks for the link Tom. Jay I picked up a speed controller that will handle it. Not entry level by any means :bling:

Nice. I'm thinking about upgrading to a brushless system, but for now I've just got a basic speed controller and a 18-turn modified motor.

mazdamn02

07-20-2007, 12:10 PM

Brushless speed controllers are pretty pricey from what I've seen...

dmention7

07-20-2007, 12:15 PM

Indeed they are. Which is why I'm just thinking about it.... lol

mazdamn02

07-20-2007, 12:28 PM

Any experience breaking in new motors?

dmention7

07-20-2007, 12:33 PM

http://www.misbehavin-rc.com/pit-lane/motor-maintenance/g-motor-maintenance5.asp

not much personally though... I think I just plugged mine in and ran it without being connected to the transmission for a few minutes.

mndsm

07-20-2007, 12:36 PM

Ah yes, brushless. 5 turn touring car motors. 70mph electric. Also more than the total cost of my car for one of those and a forward only ESC. Yikes.

mazdamn02

07-20-2007, 12:39 PM

The ESC that I replaced was probably top of the line when it was bought, and only forward.... Too bad its not fast enough, lol. Got my new wheels and tires on. Its gonna be bad ass.

dmention7

07-20-2007, 12:40 PM

I needs me some new tires. I think I'm going to get the same set that I ruined before with poor gluing. For now, the white dish wheels and generic dirt tires will have to do!

mndsm

07-20-2007, 12:47 PM

Yeah, I wanna get some muddin tires and a set of road slicks. Black wheels, no question.

dmention7

07-20-2007, 12:48 PM

Hmm, that reminds me, I never did finish dialing in a good suspension setup for pavement.

mazdamn02

07-20-2007, 12:59 PM

My new wheels are yellow. I tried to get black but they only had the right set for rear and not front.

Has anyone gone outside yet today? Its f*in beautiful and we're all stuck at work.

dmention7

07-20-2007, 01:03 PM

No, I haven't been outside, and I'm trying not to look, because I don't want to depress myself!

Yeah, I wanna get some muddin tires and a set of road slicks. Black wheels, no question.

Tom, do you recall if the T4 has 1/4" or 3/16" rear axles? I seem to be getting conflicting info...

mndsm

07-20-2007, 01:04 PM

I like smoke and lunch breaks. Drove to Subway with the windows down. Made me happy on the inside.

mndsm

07-20-2007, 01:10 PM

No, I haven't been outside, and I'm trying not to look, because I don't want to depress myself!

Tom, do you recall if the T4 has 1/4" or 3/16" rear axles? I seem to be getting conflicting info...

It looks as if the catalog says they are 3/16ths.

mndsm

07-20-2007, 01:23 PM

This is a thread to discuss RC cars and the like, and to keep some of the more tech part of the convo out of the chat thread, where it will be buried in the next few days. Feel free to join in, we always want more racin!

dmention7

07-20-2007, 01:52 PM

Good call on the separate thread.

I saw the thread show up, and I was thinking "WTF?? Tom and Josh managed to post two pages about RC cars while I was at lunch???"

mndsm

07-20-2007, 01:55 PM

Nah, I just swapped it out. I figure this is something that could actually be useful to someone else on here that might be looking for a hobby. My biggest problem with RC and the reason I never did it before is the lack of people around me that were interested. Now that I know you and Josh are both into it, it was safe for me to do it. Cause there's only so many times you can whip donuts in your parking lot/crash into the plants before it gets old.

dmention7

07-20-2007, 01:57 PM

Cause there's only so many times you can whip donuts in your parking lot/crash into the plants before it gets old.

That's exactly why I parked my truck for a year or so.

mndsm

07-20-2007, 02:04 PM

But now, there are three of us. And places to take them. Plus you do have something of a back yard, and I imagine that we can convince Josh to build something in his parents back yard. I saw it and it's good sized. Also, there is the option of building some sort of cheapish jumps and crap we can take and set up places. And I imagine we could convince at least one more person on here to throw their name in the pot for some good times.

dmention7

07-20-2007, 02:08 PM

We need to find a good dirt BMX track, or a big construction site. I s'pose we can always get them tweaked for pavement racing and hit up a big parking lot.

mndsm

07-20-2007, 02:21 PM

I had a sekrit idea. Tomorrow we shall investigate. I think it's going to work, and if it does, it will be double kickass.

dmention7

07-20-2007, 02:31 PM

subbin!

mndsm

07-20-2007, 02:43 PM

So what time do we wanna meet? I'll be done with work @ Noon, possibly earlier.... and this place I have in mind is closest to Josh's apt. Do we want to meet there or somewheres else?

07-20-2007, 02:47 PM

I've got an RC question for some of your guys. I've had a few in the past. Both electric and nitro powered. One thing I always see killing my desire is the lack of places to really let loose and have some fun, and the lack of control I end up having. By that I mean I alwasy end up losing signal to the fuck'n car in some form or another and the car goes haywire. I've had them end up hitting parked cars as a only means of stopping them. I'd get back into them again if there was something I am doing wrong that I could fix easily.

dmention7

07-20-2007, 02:54 PM

I know you can get cutouts for nitro cars that will kill fuel and apply full brakes if the signal is lost. And I'm pretty sure that electric cars should coast to a stop once signal is lost, especially if you have an electronic speed controller.

Otherwise, charge the damn batteries in your radio before you head out!

mndsm

07-20-2007, 02:56 PM

The better radio you have, the better the signal is. Most of the time when you get an electric car out of range, they die on their own..... Nitro is another story. Power lines will kick the signals ASS as well as other types of AM transmission. I'd say, find a more open area. I have a genius idea that might work out kickass...... plus there is a solid hobby shop where I got my rig that could probably tell us a good spot to go throw down.

I suppose the biggest thing you have to remember is that the signal is very low watt, so it does not travel far. I haven't tested it yet, but I imagine mine craps out @ about 200 feet.

WhiteSpy9

07-20-2007, 03:17 PM

I had an RC when I was still a seed. A local skating rink would hold races/tournaments there on weekends. aaaahhh.... memories...

mazdamn02

07-20-2007, 03:28 PM

We can use my place as a rally point. Plus its close to RC Car kings, lol.

mndsm

07-20-2007, 04:10 PM

Yeah, the last thing I need is to drop more cash in there. Although, I am thinking I needs wheels, and I did find some I really like......

dmention7

07-20-2007, 04:15 PM

I just ordered a set of blingy wheels and some street tires :D

I'll stick with dishes and studded tires for off-road.

mndsm

07-20-2007, 04:24 PM

You suck. I'ma wait on ordering wheels and tires for now. I kinda really wanna go brushless ASAP.

MazdaMINI

07-20-2007, 04:38 PM

your ordering wheels tom?? my goodness this is an expensive hobby.... but I guess it keeps you guys out of getting into trouble with your big boy cars.. can cause less damage with the little ones.

mndsm

07-20-2007, 04:47 PM

Wheels are cheap. The ones I want aren't even 20$.

dmention7

07-20-2007, 04:47 PM

Yeah, I got 4 wheels and 4 tires shipped for about $50

mndsm

07-20-2007, 05:21 PM

Who'd you go through, what did you get? Kinda wondering what else might be out there.

mazdamn02

07-20-2007, 05:52 PM

I spent $30 for wheels and tires. They're totally gonna kick ass on pavement...

dmention7

07-20-2007, 06:04 PM

I got mine from towerhobbies.com

RPM makes some kickass wheels, and Proline makes a pretty good selection of tires as well.

dmention7

07-20-2007, 11:03 PM

Rebuilt my shocks tonight with some heavier shock oil--getting ready for the insane jumps I know Tom's cooking up for us....

Also found out that one of the mounts for my steering servo was hacked--must've been one of those nasty crashes last weekend. Hopefully superglue will keep it in place till I can get a replacement.

DrWebster

07-20-2007, 11:29 PM

So what's going down Saturday? I'm totally lost. I thought we were gonna eat ribs at Jay's house.

dmention7

07-20-2007, 11:34 PM

I don't know what's going down... I have those ribs all ready to go, but I guess we never really firmed up whether it was saturday or sunday.

Sounds like Josh has to be out by 5 or 6, and if we're meeting up for RC action at Tom's, well, that's all the way across town from my place.

Maybe I could huck the ribs down to Tom's to grille up for lunch, followed by RC madness? Do it on 2 separate days? It's all good to me!

mndsm

07-21-2007, 08:00 AM

My house is still in destroyed mode from not being around, so i'm not entirely sure that coming here is the best idea. I think Josh said something about meeting at his place, since it's the closest for the super sekrit idea I have. As for servo mounts, I have some plastic ones and a bunch of spacers if you want to try and use those, or the hobby shop is literally a mile from Josh's place. But if you have a prior commitment to ribs, we can always do this another day. Either today or tomorrow, Taya and I had planned on going to Car Craft. Maybe ribs and Car Craft tomorrow?

micahlarson

07-21-2007, 10:16 AM

let me know because this sounds fun :)

mazdamn02

07-21-2007, 10:27 AM

I'm awake, and in need of vitamin water! J/k....

Anyways we can rip it up at my place its actually kind of clean for some reason. I have my super grill if Jay wanted to sacrifice his ribs, or we could cook something else on that if people are hungry, cub is a mile away from my place too. So... Meet at my place? Micah you're welcome to join if you want to venture down to Burnsville?

dmention7

07-21-2007, 10:28 AM

Hmmm..... too much organizing trouble. We've been talking about this RC thing for awhile, so lets do that today. I'll toss the ribs in the freezer, and we'll make that happen next weekend. Any objections?

EDIT: You beat me to the post, Josh!

mazdamn02

07-21-2007, 10:30 AM

Haha you got post pwned. I'm going to PM my address to you guys. I'm ready to rock in as soon as 1 hour.

dmention7

07-21-2007, 10:33 AM

Nice! I'll probably be able to get there between 11-12

mazdamn02

07-21-2007, 10:36 AM

I'm going to go make coffee and attempt to break in my motor. I have no idea how to actually mount it since my roomate took it apart. Damn engineers. Being all smart and stuff.
My place should actually be pretty good to meet up for this, since I'm on the ground level we can do testing right out side my apartment and there's alot of grass and road around.

mndsm

07-21-2007, 11:08 AM

I'll remember to bring that hex head so you can pwn your pinion gear. Jay if you want those servo mounts let me know. I got dope aluminum ones with the kit so the plastic ones are just going to sit there. As for tomorrow..... we will figure that out later. I'm assuming that y'all want to go to el car show.

Also, i'll be there at like noon/noon-thirty

dmention7

07-21-2007, 11:17 AM

Tom, it's actually one of the mounts on the servo itself that broke--part of the servo's case.

It's okay, I've been meaning to buy one with a bit quicker response for awhile.

I might be down for the car show... I don't know if Nanami had plans for us or not, but I'll figure it out. Colin, what're you up to tomorrow? Maybe we can hit those ribs for lunch or dinner tomorrow... otherwise I'll probably toss em in the freezer and we can do that next weekend.

micahlarson

07-21-2007, 11:35 AM

well Im' not off work till 6 today and not till 5 tomorrow

mazdamn02

07-21-2007, 11:54 AM

Damn. Just tell them that there's an emergency you have to go to and forget to punch out. That way everyone wins!

dmention7

07-21-2007, 11:57 AM

Josh, I've seen that gif in your sig a millions times, but I still make time at least once a day to sit and watch it all the way through!! My favorite part is him pounding his arms into little stumps... LOL

mazdamn02

07-21-2007, 12:10 PM

The sad part is I watch it all the time too.... and its my own sig!

I can't believe it... I thought I found the right hex key to take of my motor's gear and I was walking around on the phone and set it down some where now I can't find it. I am the biggest idiot I know!

edit: Jay quit posting and set the boost to 15 psi and come over and lets start this madness!

dmention7

07-21-2007, 12:31 PM

I'm leaving right now!!!

GYG

07-21-2007, 01:02 PM

I had no idea there were guys on here that were into R/C. I've been racing since I was 12 (roughly 20 years), and currently race at an off-road track down in Hampton. If any of you guys are interested in trying out some racing on a groomed dirt track, we run on Sundays at noon. The track's website is www.thercbarn.com, or you can come check out www.rchobbyhub.com, where I'm a moderator on the site. We've got a bunch of great guys on the site that are always willing to help out with setups, tips, etc.

My current race truck is an XTM X-Cellerator with a Novak GTB brushless esc powering an SS5800 motor with a sintered rotor.

dmention7

07-21-2007, 09:48 PM

I don't know about racing (we're a bunch of half-asses when it comes to stuff like this....) but if you could give us some leads on good places to go bash around, that'd be super! :D

Oh, and btw guys, I think I may have found a nice place to do some bashing near my place. Some road work that hasn't been touched in awhile--lots of hills and piles of dirt, and a park with a big paved lot right across the street.

DrWebster

07-21-2007, 09:51 PM

Dammit, I think I need to save up for an RC car now. I need something as fast as Tom's.

DrWebster

07-21-2007, 09:53 PM

Oh, and btw guys, I think I may have found a nice place to do some bashing near my place. Some road work that hasn't been touched in awhile--lots of hills and piles of dirt, and a park with a big paved lot right across the street.

You mean you don't wanna drive the cars around the cemetery near your place?

dmention7

07-21-2007, 11:59 PM

It's not that I wouldn't want to... it's just that all the zombies and shit would probably drag our cars down to the fiery depths of hell if we got too close to the wrong grave!

dmention7

07-22-2007, 12:00 AM

Sweet! We're getting google ads for RC shit in this thread now!

GYG

07-22-2007, 01:18 AM

I don't know about racing (we're a bunch of half-asses when it comes to stuff like this....) but if you could give us some leads on good places to go bash around, that'd be super! :D

You never know...you might take a few laps around the track and be hooked! There are a lot of different skill levels at the track every week.

Here's a couple videos I thought I'd share of my races, bashes, flying, etc from the last year or so...I love all aspects of r/c!

Me bashing my HPI Baja 5B...
http://jschroer.rchomepage.com/Videos/5BMovie.wmv

My Typhoon plane doing some aerobatics...
http://jschroer.rchomepage.com/Videos/Typhoon%201.wmv

Stock truck race at the now closed Twin City Hobby & Raceway
http://jschroer.rchomepage.com/RC%20Cars/GYG%20Stock%20Truck%203rd%20Qualifier%2003-21-06.wmv

Flyin' my heli at the track...
http://jschroer.rchomepage.com/RC%20Cars/NR3D%20Videos/NR3D%20Low.wmv

mndsm

07-22-2007, 09:54 AM

That's kickass that you're about the RC. Glad to have a guy that knows something about it, since we all just kinda decided we wanted to do RC one weekend.

And Colin, I say get the T4 RS RTR. Great starting point. If I can I am going to go stupid fast and get brushless soon, so I MAY be interested in selling my spare motor and ESC... since I have to get all new stuff if I want to go brushless. We shall have to see though, maybe I can sell some crap and get there.

dmention7

07-22-2007, 10:59 AM

Colin, if you do pick up a truck, I have a barely-used entry level motor I could hook you up with for free.

RoadRageMotors

07-22-2007, 06:06 PM

so what type of cars did you guys get, we ave a place we get together and race at nite in stillwater

i have been in to rc since i was nine and i will admit that spend way to much time and money on my rc cars.

dmention7

07-22-2007, 06:53 PM

Tom and I both have Associated T4 trucks, and Josh has a B4 (B3??) buggy.

Josh just picked up a 14-turn motor, and that thing is crazy fast. Tom and I are running slightly more sedate 19-turn modified motors, but Tom's truck has got some serious snap to it!

mndsm

07-22-2007, 07:43 PM

Yeah, I think i'm going to gear it down a notch or two for some more accelleration FTW!

DrWebster

07-22-2007, 09:49 PM

Well, I'm kind of getting Nell interested in getting an RC car, so I think it's just a matter of saving up the money for one.

dmention7

07-22-2007, 10:02 PM

Wow, sounds like you're golden, Colin!

mndsm

07-23-2007, 08:44 AM

Yeah, now the question is, do you get an RTR and upgrade as you can, or go full boat on a kit.......

mazdamn02

07-23-2007, 10:13 AM

RTR the way to be if you don't want to sink 5 large bills in to it.
(you'll spend that much anyways, but you won't have to to get running...)

Oh ya... Tom the RC helicopter kicks ass. I took it to work and slapped a few work logos on it so I have a legit reason to keep it around here.
Can't wait for my lunch break....

mndsm

07-23-2007, 10:36 AM

Does it work good? Is it something worth looking into?

mazdamn02

07-23-2007, 10:45 AM

Its pretty uncontrollable, longest I've had it in the air is like 30 seconds. Its always drifting in some direction...
Once I get bored with this I see myself getting something better. Its too much fun.

mndsm

07-23-2007, 10:47 AM

Dude RC copter are teh scary. I am afraid of those things. But you can do some hellafied stunts if you get one working right.

mndsm

07-23-2007, 12:37 PM

Colin, it appears that you should go with the XTM X-cellerator. GYG (who appears to be the local RC guru) is running one, and it seems like he is pretty much kicking ass with it, and it's at least 100$ cheaper than trying to get into a T4 or comparable Losi truck. Plus, as I read the review/posts on the RC forum, seems as if a lot of parts will swap out, so you can upgrade and run some wicked parts from all over the map on it.

GYG

07-23-2007, 12:53 PM

The XTM has proven to be a great truck! I've always been one to run something different that what other guys use, so I took a chance on the X-Cellerator a year or so ago, and it worked out great (Infact, I just won the mod truck class yesterday with the XTM at "The Barn" track in Hampton). Lots of parts interchange (Losi wheels, T4/B4 gears, XX-T front arms, etc).

One downside is that the esc that comes with the XTM only handles motors that are 20 turns or more, so you'd have to upgrade the esc if you want to get a hotter modified motor. Oh, and none of the local shops carry parts, so you gotta order everything online thru www.hobbypeople.net.

MazdaMN02, what kind of heli do you have? Heli's are a load of fun, but are very expensive when you crash. A buddy of mine that is currently in Iraq that I fly with comes home in August, so we'll be firing up the heli's again soon. He's got a blinged out T-Rex, and it sounds like I'll be buying his backup 'Rex when he gets back, as I'm currently heli-less.

You guys should check out www.rcflightsim.com. I use this sim, along with a USB controller I picked up on eBay for $20. Works great, costs a LOT less than the other sims out there, will help with flight orientation, and make learning a lot faster.

mazdamn02

07-23-2007, 12:59 PM

MazdaMN02, what kind of heli do you have? Heli's are a load of fun, but are very expensive when you crash. A buddy of mine that is currently in Iraq that I fly with comes home in August, so we'll be firing up the heli's again soon. He's got a blinged out T-Rex, and it sounds like I'll be buying his backup 'Rex when he gets back, as I'm currently heli-less.

AirHogs, lol. Nothing serious. I've decked it out with logos from work and plan on flying it around the office near close time.

mndsm

07-23-2007, 01:05 PM

I was playing that Flight Sim @ the hub yesterday. It is teh hard. Good times though.

GYG

07-23-2007, 01:09 PM

That's cool...my nephew has one of those too. Flys pretty good actually! Some of the more inexpensive helis/planes are a blast to fly. I've got one of the Picco-Z heli's from Radio Shack, and fly it around the house a lot. For $30, it's a blast! I think they sell them in Target now too, but I'm not sure.

http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/41nAJMC+Z0L._SS260_.jpg

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-1/qid=1185210340/ref=sr_1_1/601-4679508-3438549?ie=UTF8&asin=B000NSFO3W

mazdamn02

07-23-2007, 01:12 PM

That thing looks pretty sweet! Can you control direction and forward/backward?

GYG

07-23-2007, 01:23 PM

That thing looks pretty sweet! Can you control direction and forward/backward?

You can steer it, but it basically just goes forward. It does have proportional throttle and steering though...when they're set up right, the really fly great!

mndsm

07-23-2007, 01:59 PM

Sounds like a cheap bit of entertainment. Scare the hell out of the cat in any event.

dmention7

07-23-2007, 02:01 PM

Check all this shit out... Holy geekdom!

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/rc/

mndsm

07-23-2007, 02:22 PM

That's a lotta stuff.

mazdamn02

07-23-2007, 03:25 PM

I'm so getting that micro rc heli, me and a coworker are splitting a 2 pack, $25 a piece.... :D

mndsm

07-23-2007, 03:49 PM

Screw your co worker, sell the other one to me! I'll give you 25$ for it.

dmention7

07-23-2007, 03:50 PM

$25.01 here!

GYG

07-23-2007, 03:54 PM

Here's a cheesy video on the Picco Z...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S00_IlgUowA

mndsm

07-23-2007, 04:08 PM

$25.01 here!

Wanna split a set?

dmention7

07-23-2007, 04:10 PM

Hmmm.... Which one are we talking about again?

Ohhh, the ones at thinkgeek? Heck yes... I've been meaning to get a shirt from them, but I was waiting for something else to get to save on shipping.

mazdamn02

07-23-2007, 05:18 PM

Jay and Tom you should split a 2 pack. Shipping was $10 for UPS Ground. Its gonna be a blast.

Here's my airhog in company livery:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q247/mazdamn02/heli.jpg

GYG

07-23-2007, 05:24 PM

So you should be able to write the heli off as a work expense, right?? Ha!

mazdamn02

07-23-2007, 05:27 PM

I sure can try, my managers thought its the coolest thing ever.

I love my credit cards on the side.

mndsm

07-23-2007, 05:27 PM

Jay, lets do it. Lemme know and i'll flip you some green.

GYG

07-23-2007, 05:34 PM

My only thought is that if you guys are spending $30 w/shipping anyway, might be easier to buy one at a local Target/Toys R Us for $29.99, and if something is/goes wrong with them, you can easily exchange it for another one. Just throwing that out there since the first Picco I got from Radio Shack just spun in circles the first time I flew it...found out the controller was faulty, and I had no tail control.

mndsm

07-23-2007, 06:01 PM

You do have a valid point. Maybe i'll go to wally-world later and checks it out.

dmention7

07-23-2007, 06:06 PM

Awww, but I wants my geek points! And my "I void warranties" tshirt!

mndsm

07-23-2007, 06:54 PM

Don't you already have that? If you wanna work something it'll be cool, otherwise i'm going to Target.

dmention7

07-23-2007, 06:56 PM

Ehhh, I don't really NEED to buy another toy right now. If you can pick one up for cheaper, go for it. I'm just a sucker for impulse purchases, as you know.

mndsm

07-23-2007, 06:57 PM

Me too, so it's probably better that I don't start with this. Plus that dough can go towards the bass boat.....

dmention7

07-23-2007, 06:58 PM

Ed Zachary.

mndsm

07-23-2007, 07:01 PM

Mmmm....... bass boat. I am trying to think of a way to make Velo Red.... methinks Gold flake be involved.

GYG

07-25-2007, 12:02 AM

RoadRageMotors

07-25-2007, 03:50 AM

I'm changing gears a bit this weekend...I'll be buying a Team Losi XX-4 4WD buggy on Thursday, with hopes of racing it on Sunday. I've never owned a 4 wheeler, so this should prove to be a fun time!

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/reviewxx4/xx4glam06.jpg

I'd still like to invite you guys down to check out the racing on Sundays!! It's great to watch, and even better to participate in!!

its a great buggy i have the grafite car verson, i raced it for 3 years with very few broken parts

here is a link to my new to, i ordered is last sunday
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSDB7**&P=ML
i got it for bashing not raceing traxxas makes the best bashers, i have owned a rustler since i was 18 and i had a hawk2 before that but my rustler is getting old so its time for a new one

mndsm

07-25-2007, 09:11 AM

I'm changing gears a bit this weekend...I'll be buying a Team Losi XX-4 4WD buggy on Thursday, with hopes of racing it on Sunday. I've never owned a 4 wheeler, so this should prove to be a fun time!

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/reviewxx4/xx4glam06.jpg

I'd still like to invite you guys down to check out the racing on Sundays!! It's great to watch, and even better to participate in!!

I don't know about anyone else, but i'd be very interested in checking this out. I do have a time constraint though as I work mornings on the weekend and usually cannot be anywhere until 12:30-1pm. What time does this all go down out there?

GYG

07-25-2007, 09:17 AM

Racing starts at high noon...usually goes till 4 or 4:30.

mndsm

07-25-2007, 10:14 AM

Cool. Maybe some time I will get down there and check it out. I doubt i'd ever set my lazy ass on the track, it'd be a miracle if I completed a single lap.

dmention7

07-25-2007, 10:32 AM

I'd be more worried about pissing everyone off as I smashed up their cars with my out-of-control driving style!

GYG

07-25-2007, 10:40 AM

Ha...yeah, I hear ya...although we've definitely got a wide variety of driving abilities at the track, so no matter what there's always someone else that's having a harder time than you are!

Mark, the track owner, does allow open practice on non-race days, so you guys could always get together and head down there for some low pressure test & tune sessions to get your feet wet. Mark's got a nice little hobby shop onsite too, with some of the best prices in town, as well as a healthy offering of r/c chit chat on the side! :rockon:

mndsm

07-25-2007, 10:49 AM

Definately worth checking out then. Appreciate the info. Always good to have someone who knows what the hell they are doing on the track/setup/whatever side of it.

To give you an idea of my "skill" I crashed it into a house and broke the left A-arm on my first trip outside of my parking lot. Awesome. Good thing A-Arms are cheap.

dmention7

07-25-2007, 10:51 AM

Sounds like a place worth checking out! Where did you say it was located again?

mndsm

07-25-2007, 10:54 AM

Hampton MN he said. According to Taya it's like 20 minutes south of my place. We could make a day out of it or something.

dmention7

07-25-2007, 10:56 AM

I'd be down.

GYG

07-25-2007, 11:02 AM

Yep, head south on Hwy 52 towards Rochester...when you get close to Hampton, you'll see the water tower. Take the first road going west into town, which goes right next to the water tower, and you'll run right into the place.

Here's what the track website says about practicing...

Practice at the barn

I thought about this last night and made an executive decision.

If you race or make purchases at the barns hobby shop, the practice is free. Well sort of you may have to occaisionaly push a broom, rake, shovel, or sprinkler.

Practice days at this point would be Weds, Thurs, Friday. If for some reason I'm not here make yourself at home. There is a outside electrical outlet on the North end of the building.

As always practice on race days is limited to racers signed up for the days festivities.

mndsm

07-25-2007, 11:04 AM

How late are they open? I'd be MORE than happy to huck it down there a Friday after work and fly around at night, and help out with grooming as needed.

EDIT: I are retarded. Track is open from 4pm until dark. That's a lot of racing!

Jay........ we need to make this happen, soon.....

GYG

07-25-2007, 11:22 AM

Are your T4's ready to runs, or kits? If you have the kit version of the truck (either the Team or Factory Team), then the tires that came with the trucks (should be Holeshot rears and Edge fronts) will work great on the track. That's what most are running on race day. The RTR truck tires might be ok too, but usually the rubber is harder on the RTR's to make them last longer on the street and for bashing.

dmention7

07-25-2007, 11:26 AM

mndsm

07-25-2007, 11:29 AM

I have a T4 Factory Team, came with the Pro-line Holeshot pins and pro-line dishes. Jay has the t4 kit, but it wasn't the factory team. He also has a shit ton of tires. I dinno, i'm still just geting my feet wet, this is all new to me. The last time I had a decent RC car was back in the days of mechanical speed controls and no reverse.

GYG

07-25-2007, 11:30 AM

Check out this race action...these are the top pros in the world going at it.

Truck Mod
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8kK5zjYHv68

4wd Mod
http://youtube.com/watch?v=QjwYSTbu49w

2wd Mod
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ddtTePiaMOY

Guys are like robots...insane!

GYG

07-25-2007, 11:33 AM

Are there restrictions on what kind of tires he lets you run on his track? I've been using mine for bashing on all kinds of surfaces so my pins are in pretty rough shape (bought a nice new set, but idiot me glued the front tires on the rear dishes, and vice versa!)

No, you can run whatever you want. Just thought I'd suggest a tire combo that works on the track whether it's wet or dry, and that most likely came with your trucks. :-)

mazdamn02

07-25-2007, 06:57 PM

My workcopter was banned at work today. I am teh sad. :busted2: :KANE: :mad:

mndsm

07-25-2007, 08:01 PM

Weaksauce!

mazdamn02

07-26-2007, 11:18 AM

Workcopter is stowed safely in my desk for ocassional backroom shenanigans. I'm getting the shipment of my mini-workcopter today so I'm pretty pumped. For some reason I kind of feel like Iraq taking in illegal arms shipments and dealing with no fly zones, lol.

mndsm

07-26-2007, 11:21 AM

Ok, you already got almost fired for workcopter once, and so the solution is..... buy more workcopters? You crazy.

RoadRageMotors

07-26-2007, 11:26 AM

mazdamn02

07-26-2007, 11:34 AM

If its gas powered that'd be living the dream.

mndsm

07-26-2007, 11:39 AM

Right until you crashed it and owed him a pile o' money.

RoadRageMotors

07-26-2007, 12:00 PM

If its gas powered that'd be living the dream.
better

its 4 cell brushless, its louder and has twice the rpm its scarry as hell to try and fly in doors

Right until you crashed it and owed him a pile o' money.

lol trust me he cant do much worse than i have, but parts are cheep

thats also why i offered the walkera dragonfly 36 and not my baby the align t-rex 450SE

mazdamn02

07-26-2007, 12:07 PM

Brushless? That sounds sweet.... Any websites for RC copters around?

RoadRageMotors

07-26-2007, 12:17 PM

i bought both of mine from ebay buy one of the best web sites for rc i know of is http://www.ultimaterc.com/forums/index.php, they cover everything and they are very cool to noobs.

RoadRageMotors

07-26-2007, 12:21 PM

Brushless? That sounds sweet.... Any websites for RC copters around?

it is but it also gets away from you easly it needs a better radio and servos to be safe

right now its like a rocket powered geo, i have a better gyro (futaba GY401) i need to put in but i haven gotten around to it

mndsm

07-26-2007, 01:13 PM

I discovered something bad today. I can make it to Hub Hobby in 10 minutes from my job on lunch.

mazdamn02

07-26-2007, 01:34 PM

So Tom you have 30 or 60 minute lunches? If you have 60 we could do davanis and hub hobby mini meet!

GYG

07-26-2007, 01:37 PM

its 4 cell brushless, its louder and has twice the rpm its scarry as hell to try and fly in doors

What is the KV rating on that motor??? Must be pretty low...can't imagine how you keep the head speed low enough to keep the blades from pulling right off the grips!! :bullrider:

mndsm

07-26-2007, 01:50 PM

So Tom you have 30 or 60 minute lunches? If you have 60 we could do davanis and hub hobby mini meet!

60 min. 11-12 dood. I almost spent 100$ there today. They have the wheels I want in stock, and then I was going to buy road tires for it.... and I needed bearings, and then there was a new body I wanted, it was getting out of control VERY quickly. So I bought the bearings and ran before my check card had a chance to change my mine.

GYG

07-26-2007, 02:00 PM

I got no problem if you guys like shopping there, but Hub is just too damn spendy on their stuff for me to shop there...they basically charge full retail on parts, and they're kits are $20-30 more than other shops in the area. The only time I go there is when they have something I want that none of the other shops have in stock, which is about once every 6 months.

Sky Hobbies is very close to Hub in Richfield (Sky Hobbies was formerly known as Hobby Warehouse), and they have much better prices...they carry more plane/heli stuff than car stuff, but still have a decent selection of tires, wheels, parts, etc (probably just as big as Hub.

RoadRageMotors

07-26-2007, 02:00 PM

What is the KV rating on that motor??? Must be pretty low...can't imagine how you keep the head speed low enough to keep the blades from pulling right off the grips!! :bullrider:

3200kv

I discovered something bad today. I can make it to Hub Hobby in 10 minutes from my job on lunch.

sweet it takes 14min to make it there from my house, where are you guys racing at?

RoadRageMotors

07-26-2007, 02:02 PM

GYG

07-26-2007, 02:05 PM

You talking about the hub in Richfield, or Little Canada? I didn't know they raced at the Richfield hub, but I believe the LC Hub has an outdoor onroad track...

RoadRageMotors

07-26-2007, 02:07 PM

i raced at LC i didnt know you guys were talking about richfeild

they had an out door track for 2 years but its ruined now days

mndsm

07-26-2007, 02:14 PM

You talking about the hub in Richfield, or Little Canada? I didn't know they raced at the Richfield hub, but I believe the LC Hub has an outdoor onroad track...

Richfield. I work in Edina, I just have to take France to 66th, and run over to Penn.

I also agree, Hub is hideously expensive. I prefer RC Car Kings in Burnsville, but they are close on Sundays, so when I need stuff, I have to go to Hub. And when I f00k a set of bearings in my left front wheel and want to rebuild it at work, I have to go to Hub. Sometimes you gotta pay the price. I wouldn't go there given a choice, but there was no choice in this matter. I did hold off on buying the wheels I wanted, i'll likely get those online somewhere.

DrWebster

07-26-2007, 02:23 PM

Damn, Josh, you work out that way too? When my building moves in a couple weeks, the three of us are gonna have to get together for lunch. My lunch is flexible, but I normally go at 11.

mndsm

07-26-2007, 02:49 PM

Wow, lunch and convincing Colin to buy shit. What could be better?

RoadRageMotors

07-26-2007, 02:51 PM

i buy 90% of my stuff here http://www.killerhobbies.com/

they are way cheeper than tower hobbies and they are normaly cheeper than e-bay too.

mazdamn02

07-26-2007, 02:56 PM

Hmm... I'm going to need a big copter soon. I'm having way too much fun with the mini toy ones, a hobby grade one and I'd be set.
This may overshadow my rc car thing...

mndsm

07-26-2007, 02:57 PM

Dude, you are going to crash and burn a real copter.... it's not going to be good.

mazdamn02

07-26-2007, 02:59 PM

I'm getting to be a pro, lol.

mndsm

07-26-2007, 03:40 PM

Yeah, but big copter= more work and a lot bigger crashes.

RoadRageMotors

07-26-2007, 03:56 PM

Yeah, but big copter= more work and a lot bigger crashes.

big copter = nothing like toy copter

its so hard

mndsm

07-26-2007, 04:23 PM

Exactly what i'm sayin. I give josh 15 seconds before he has a 200$ repair bill.

GYG

07-26-2007, 05:30 PM

Take a look at a Blade CX2...the counter rotating 4-channel heli's are MUCH easier to fly than ragular head/tail rotor heli's, and parts are cheap. Car Kings sells them for $179, and they're on 2.4ghz, so you don't have to worry about glitches, channels, etc.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH1250

That's what I started out on, and it was a blast. Even after learning to fly conventional heli's, it's just so relaxing to grab the sticks of a CX and just tool around the house.

RoadRageMotors

07-26-2007, 10:33 PM

RoadRageMotors

07-26-2007, 10:35 PM

im not trying to be a dick but what did you learn from flying a cx that translated to a ccmp heli?

GYG

07-27-2007, 10:01 AM

For me, when I started into Heli's the CX helped me learn flight orientation, nose in hovering, etc. I've owned 3 different CX's in the last couple of years, and none of them had any issues with the 3 in 1.

I think the CX is a great learning tool for moving up to conventional heli's, and I think a lot of guys out on the other boards (rcgroups, rcuniverse, etc) would likely agree. You can fly it indoors without worrying about destroying your house, and parts are very cheap when you crash, which will happen.

No offense intended here, but my opinion is that telling someone to jump right into a collective pitch heli like a Blade CP or T-Rex with no experience on a simulator, or at least some time flying a counter rotating heli like a CX to gain some confidence that you can control a heli, is a crash course in heading for a crash course.

There isn't anything that much worse that setting your brand new $200-$300 heli on the ground, spooling it up, lifing off, crashing hard 5 seconds later, and having to spend $50 just to get it "flying" again.

mazdamn02

07-27-2007, 10:36 AM

So I'm crazy.... I went out on got my CX2 last night :D. Its a blast! I know its a beginner chopper but its fun and is giving me confidence. Thanks for the advise GYG.

dmention7

07-27-2007, 10:39 AM

I do not even want to see Josh's monthly toy budget....

mndsm

07-27-2007, 10:43 AM

God damn dude, you are out of your mind.

mazdamn02

07-27-2007, 10:48 AM

I do not even want to see Josh's monthly toy budget....

God damn dude, you are out of your mind.

+1- I am out of my mind. :stupid2:

mndsm

07-27-2007, 10:48 AM

How do you afford all this crap?

GYG

07-27-2007, 10:52 AM

So I'm crazy.... I went out on got my CX2 last night :D. Its a blast! I know its a beginner chopper but its fun and is giving me confidence. Thanks for the advise GYG.

Nice! What's really fun is to take the CX out at about 8pm when the wind is calm, and really fly it around. I've got a video of mine out there somewhere flying outside with about a 5-8 mph or so wind (which is probably too windy for it, but I wanted to see what it would do). I moved the control linkages out on the servo horns to get more travel, which made it fly quite a bit faster, and able to handle a little wind.

Here it is...

http://jschroer.rchomepage.com/Helicopters/Videos/CX%20Outdoor%20Flight.wmv

mndsm

07-27-2007, 11:17 AM

dmention7

07-27-2007, 11:32 AM

+1

I'd rather upgrade the speed controller than spend money on a new 19-turn motor (since that's all my current unit can handle)

mazdamn02

07-27-2007, 11:35 AM

How do you afford all this crap?

Weapon smuggling.

GYG

07-27-2007, 11:36 AM

So, mr super-RC GyG man, what say you on recommendations for a new speed control? I am NOT in the least bit pleased with the Futaba unit I have now, and am looking for something better. Don't want to break the bank. RC Car Kings has a Traxxas unit that looks solid, and can handle down to a 12-turn for about 60$. Wondering if there is something else to consider. Probably won't go with a new motor right away, but am looking to upgrade from the Chameleon sooner or later. Any suggestions?

Ha!

The Traxxas esc you're talking about must be the XL-10..it's yellow, right? Good esc...kinda big though, but would work good.

I'm guessing you want something with reverse? The new Novak Rooster looks very nice, but is a little more money. Nice thing is that it has lipo cutoff profiles should you ever run lipo batteries.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPMX0&P=ML

I'm a little partial to Tekin stuff myself, mainly because I've been sponsored by them for the last couple years. They have the Rebel 2 reversable esc that goes down to 10 turns for about $80-$85.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKYN6&P=ML

Ideally though, for the money, the Novak XRB brushless system is hard to beat for $159 (that's what Mark sells them for at his track in Hampton). Basically maintenance free, has lipo cutoff profiles, similar power to about a 14 turn motor.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRST1&P=ML

If it were me, I'd get the brushless setup just because it's so hassle free...it's more money up front, but none of the brushed motor issues to deal with later (comm cutting, brushes wearing out, etc).

mndsm

07-27-2007, 12:02 PM

dmention7

07-27-2007, 12:05 PM

AFAIK, there are at least a couple of truggy conversion kits available for the more common trucks.

GYG

07-27-2007, 12:15 PM

Yeah, the Traxxas XL_10 one is the one I was considering. That is all good information though. I was considering going straight to the Novak, but that is a little more than I want to spend right now. I was thinking sticking to conventional Ni-MH batteries and brushed motors for now, and MAYBE upgrading to brushless once I build another car. Kinda looking for a 4wd electric truggy. No one seems to make them though.

If brushed motors are the food of choice for a while, if you haven't already, look into the V2 modified motors by Orion and Peak. The cylindrical brushes coming down at an angle are very easy on the comm, and you can go a lonnnng time between comm cuts with those motors.

Budget version
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNMZ6&P=7

High end race version
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFSY1&P=7

I've got a 12 turn version of the Revolution motors, and it RIPS!!

GYG

07-27-2007, 12:18 PM

Ultimatehobbies.com sells the Revolution motors for $49.95, and the Raven S motors for $29.99.

http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/

mndsm

07-27-2007, 12:35 PM

I hadn't looked at new motors. I was going to see what Trinity had to offer, as I am quite pleased with the Chameleon i'm running now. But that's kickin to know that the GYG runs those, going to have to check those out some. I like the idea of less comm cuts too. Speaking of that, how often does something like that need done? I'm not real familiar with RC maitenance, (which is probably why my old associated truck was teh busted) and any other pointers would be excellent.

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 01:44 PM

i have alot of mod motors as well as alot of roar stock motors i will sell you guys real cheep if you want them,

dmention7

07-27-2007, 01:46 PM

Might be interested....

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 01:47 PM

well as for the cost of crashes, i haven had a crash cost more than $10 to repair on my walkera 36, and the avrage crash cost $3

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 01:57 PM

Might be interested....

all of the mod motors have 2-3 runs on them

10x? orion revoution
6x2 orion revoution
6x1 vantage Surikara edition
8x2 P94
19x1 reedy spec 19 quad mag
17x1 peak racing jaguar

as well as a case full of 27t roar stock motors and 2 bran new arms lots of brushes

GYG

07-27-2007, 02:34 PM

Speaking of that, how often does something like that need done? I'm not real familiar with RC maitenance, (which is probably why my old associated truck was teh busted) and any other pointers would be excellent.

Eventually the commutator gets scored and burnt, and performance falls off. You can buy a comm stick, which cleans the surface of the commutator, but eventually the comm will wear and it'll need to be cut. Cutting down a big pencil eraser into strips, and using that to clean the comm will work ok too, but it's only a temporary fix.

A comm in good condition will look shiny gold...

http://motortuningsecrets.com/removeink.jpg

Here's a decent site with some good info...

http://www.rcracingusa.net/electricmotor.htm

GYG

07-27-2007, 02:38 PM

well as for the cost of crashes, i haven had a crash cost more than $10 to repair on my walkera 36, and the avrage crash cost $3

I'm guessing you've never dumped it in rotor first trying an inverted hover? :-) When I crash, I usually dump it into the ground doing something stupid that I shouldn't be trying! Ha!

Good solid crashes on my Night Ranger 3D would cost me at least $25 (main shaft $7, blades $15, grips $6, boom $4, etc).

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 02:40 PM

im still nowhere near flying inverted, you've got me beat there

GYG

07-27-2007, 02:44 PM

all of the mod motors have 2-3 runs on them

10x? orion revoution
6x2 orion revoution
6x1 vantage Surikara edition
8x2 P94
19x1 reedy spec 19 quad mag
17x1 peak racing jaguar

as well as a case full of 27t roar stock motors and 2 bran new arms lots of brushes

Dude, make use of some of that stuff and come race with us!! :drive1:

GYG

07-27-2007, 02:47 PM

im still nowhere near flying inverted, you've got me beat there

Remember, I said "trying" !! Ha Ha! :kooch2: I can do it all day long on a sim, but there's just something about doing it in real life that's a struggle...heli's are a test of a person's persistance, that's for sure!

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 02:57 PM

Remember, I said "trying" !! Ha Ha! :kooch2: I can do it all day long on a sim, but there's just something about doing it in real life that's a struggle...heli's are a test of a person's persistance, that's for sure!

isnt that the truth

mndsm

07-27-2007, 02:59 PM

But it never stops you from trying. I've burned out a set of bearings and an A arm on my truck trying stupid shit, and i've only had it a week!

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 03:00 PM

Dude, make use of some of that stuff and come race with us!! :drive1:

dude i want to

mndsm

07-27-2007, 03:04 PM

Get with it then. Sounds like you got a whole damn hobby store together. Get a truck rollin and let's do it!

dmention7

07-27-2007, 03:18 PM

But it never stops you from trying. I've burned out a set of bearings and an A arm on my truck trying stupid shit, and i've only had it a week!

Get one of those big beefy RPM bumpers. They may look a bit janky, but they're only a couple of bucks and they'll keep you from crunching those a-arms as easily. I think that big frankensteined brush guard I had was the only thing that kept me from mashing mine up right before you did...

http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/products/assoc/chassis.htm

(only shown in blue, but I have a black one)

GYG

07-27-2007, 03:22 PM

RPM also makes front arms for the GT2 that will fit on a T4...a couple guys I race with run them, and they seem strong. The GT2 steering blocks are also a good upgrade...the stock T4 blocks are a little fragile.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRFW4&P=7

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNYV2&P=7

dmention7

07-27-2007, 03:31 PM

all of the mod motors have 2-3 runs on them

10x? orion revoution
6x2 orion revoution
6x1 vantage Surikara edition
8x2 P94
19x1 reedy spec 19 quad mag
17x1 peak racing jaguar

as well as a case full of 27t roar stock motors and 2 bran new arms lots of brushes

What kind of shape is the 19T Reedy in, and how much would you want for it? Might be something useful to have on hand, even if it's not much of an upgrade.

mndsm

07-27-2007, 03:45 PM

I'm really thinking that Tekin ESC that can handle a 10t is the way to go..... thanks for the info GYG.

GYG

07-27-2007, 04:18 PM

No problem.

Also, keep in mind that you can often times find great deals on used r/c equipment on websites like rctech, hobby talk, rc car action boards....I buy and sell stuff on there all the time. I actually just sold a Novak Cyclone esc on Hobbytalk for $35. It's a no motor limit esc, but forward only, so I didn't think you guys would be interested.

dmention7

07-27-2007, 04:20 PM

Well now you know, you've got to post that shit up here and give us first crack! :D

GYG

07-27-2007, 04:22 PM

I'm really thinking that Tekin ESC that can handle a 10t is the way to go..... thanks for the info GYG.

Check with Mark, the guy that runs the hobby shop at the track...he might be able to save you some coin on an esc. There's a section on the track forums where you can contact Mark about products...post something on there, and he'll get back to you on pricing, or you can just call the shop.

www.thercbarn.com
651-437-9065.

Might be worth the drive if he can save you some cash. :bengals:

GYG

07-27-2007, 04:24 PM

Well now you know, you've got to post that shit up here and give us first crack! :D

Will do!!! :D

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 04:26 PM

What kind of shape is the 19T Reedy in, and how much would you want for it? Might be something useful to have on hand, even if it's not much of an upgrade.

it has 4 runs on it at best looks like new coms gerat never been cut $20

its one of the best 19t motors you can buy

dmention7

07-27-2007, 04:29 PM

it has 4 runs on it at best looks like new coms gerat never been cut $20

its one of the best 19t motors you can buy

$20, eh? I'm in no rush, but if you plan on stopping by a porky's meet anytime soon, I'd probably take that off your hands.

GYG

07-27-2007, 04:33 PM

I agree...the quad magnet Reedy motor (the ones with the flame design on the sticker) are some very fast motors for 19 turn.

GYG

07-27-2007, 04:35 PM

I gotta make it up to Porky's one of these weeks...will be nice to meet you guys and chat about r/c's in person! Maybe even throw down with the 4wd on the blacktop!! Yee Haw!! :drive1:

mndsm

07-27-2007, 04:41 PM

You know of any good 4wd electric stadium truck/truggy types out there? I like the wide chassis, but I want 4wd... and electric. And again, thanks for the info on the parts.... should I tell him you told me to call? Cause I most assuredly will.

mndsm

07-27-2007, 04:41 PM

Plus it's like 10 minutes from me. IGH FTW!

dmention7

07-27-2007, 04:41 PM

Some of the 4WD buggies have a wider stance than Josh's. Might want to check out those as well.

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 04:46 PM

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 04:47 PM

$20, eh? I'm in no rush, but if you plan on stopping by a porky's meet anytime soon, I'd probably take that off your hands.

i will hold it for you

mndsm

07-27-2007, 04:48 PM

Hmm.... might be interested in that truck.... lemme look at finances.

GYG

07-27-2007, 04:49 PM

The only real electric 4wd stadium truck I know if is the HPI RS4MT...it's belt driven, and is fairly durable, but a little hard to come by. It came out several years ago...might be able to find one on eBay, but replacement parts will probably be the hard part.

http://www.hobbytimes.com/Product_Catalog/Electric%20Trucks/HPI/hpi%20rs4mt%204.jpg

http://www.hobbytimes.com/Product_Catalog/Electric%20Trucks/HPI/hpi%20rs4mt%203.jpg

GYG

07-27-2007, 04:50 PM

i have an rs4 MT i will sell or trade its 4wd belt drive stadium truck its wide

Well damn, there ya go!! Ha!!

GYG

07-27-2007, 04:52 PM

Check this out too...truggy conversion for a Losi XXX-4...

http://www.amainraceway.com/xxx4truggy.htm

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 04:52 PM

Well damn, there ya go!! Ha!!

thanks...

i have about 20 rc cars and trucks....lol i also have alot of spairs for it, i was planning to race it but in never got around to it, so the truck has been driven maybe twice and it has afew hopups on it, its like new

the bodys silver and never been ran, i have all the paperwork as well as the box

its also one of the few eletric cars that they made a 2 speed for............but i didnt buy the 2 speed, you can find them on ebay every once in a wile

mndsm

07-27-2007, 04:56 PM

I might do the losi truggy conversion.... that looks amusing. Prolly find a used XXX-4 or XX-4 chassis on the cheap and build as I can afford it. That HPI truck looks interesting too. If you were to let it go, what might I expect for a price?

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 05:01 PM

Check this out too...truggy conversion for a Losi XXX-4...

http://www.amainraceway.com/xxx4truggy.htm

thats cool but xxx-4s are fragile and i bet the evtended arms make it worse
my favorite touring car is still the xxx-s g++ (car version of the xxx-4)even after buying a jrx-s i still went back to the xxx-s they fast but break easly

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 05:02 PM

dmention7

07-27-2007, 05:04 PM

i will hold it for you

any idea when you might be hitting up porky's next? If it's not going to be for quite awhile, I might just slip you a few extra bucks to mail it to me.

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 05:07 PM

i dont know to be honest i work late and i dont like going without my gf

if you want we can meer up some where of i can mail it to you, we can work it through paypal to be safe

mndsm

07-27-2007, 05:07 PM

Hmmm..... I shall have to ponder.... 4wd FTw... and all of that.

GYG

07-27-2007, 05:10 PM

Yeah, the RS4MT would make a better basher than a converted XXX-4. The XX-4 and XXX-4 need a few metal hopups to strengthen them up a bit, but 4wd's by nature are just more fragile than 2wd cars, and definitely require more maintenance with two diffs, belts that wear, etc.

GYG

07-27-2007, 05:11 PM

Does the RS4MT have gear or ball diffs? I can't remember...

dmention7

07-27-2007, 05:18 PM

i dont know to be honest i work late and i dont like going without my gf

if you want we can meer up some where of i can mail it to you, we can work it through paypal to be safe

Paypal is good for me. When you get a chance, PM me with how much it would cost you to mail it... I think that would work best--I'm impatient when it comes to mods and toys! lol

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 05:19 PM

it comes stock with gear diffs out of the nitro rs4 but they make ball diffs

hubb hobby still has belts and diffs instock for the rs4 and the great thing about hpi is the back stock alot of parts for there older cars. i call them often for parts on my mini nitro rs4

for off road i would much rather have fluid filled gear diffs maybe thats because of all the time i spend racing 1/8 scale buggys, ball diffs require to much work for off road with mod motors. now on road is a whole diffrent story

i have never had belt trouble with a losi car other than the street weapon

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 05:20 PM

Paypal is good for me. When you get a chance, PM me with how much it would cost you to mail it... I think that would work best--I'm impatient when it comes to mods and toys! lol

where in the citys are you? im in stillwater if you want it really soon you could pick it up

mndsm

07-27-2007, 05:22 PM

So really I have two options, and it looks like for the time being that the Rs4 is going to be the cheaper of the two.... making me think....

dmention7

07-27-2007, 05:24 PM

where in the citys are you? im in stillwater if you want it really soon you could pick it up

NW Minneapolis. The gas to Stilly would cost more than the postage, I'm sure... :(

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 05:25 PM

true, i will have the gf go to the office with the box, couldnt cost more than $5 to ship

dmention7

07-27-2007, 05:26 PM

Thanks man. Just PM me with your paypal addy and how much you need, and I'll hook you up.

GYG

07-27-2007, 05:32 PM

it comes stock with gear diffs out of the nitro rs4 but they make ball diffs

I'd rather have the gear diffs in a car like that anyway...nothing to have to rebuild...Just run the shit out of'er till she breaks!

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 05:37 PM

I'd rather have the gear diffs in a car like that anyway...nothing to have to rebuild...Just run the shit out of'er till she breaks!

exactly

07-27-2007, 06:05 PM

what are some opinions on something like this:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNXN9&P=R

RTR Electric.

Or something of this list that is RTR and will be fun in the dirt.

http://www.towerhobbies.com/smart/listings/main_truckrtrelec.html

I have the ultimate playground right across the street from me for weekend fun. HUGE gravel pit.

RoadRageMotors

07-27-2007, 06:12 PM

a savage is a great truck for bashing but to really a good race truck. if its your first real rc i would with an eletric truck the T4 rs is a great truck for racing and bashing, the traxxas truck are good as well, i love my e-maxx

e-maxx + gravel pit = fun

dmention7

07-27-2007, 06:28 PM

Tom and I both have the T4, AJ. I'm not too knowledgeable about the whole spectrum of RC trucks, but it seems like a can't-miss choice for beginners.

07-27-2007, 07:06 PM

I've had several in the past. Elect and Nitro Car and a Nitro T-MAXX.

mndsm

07-28-2007, 08:29 AM

Yeah, the t4 would be a solid choice. I like the Traxxas unit as well, but it seems that the parts support for the T4 is second to none. I've gone to two different hobby stores so far, and i've basically been able to rebuild my truck from scratch piece by piece. They have frickin everything for those out there.

dmention7

07-28-2007, 08:42 AM

I've had several in the past. Elect and Nitro Car and a Nitro T-MAXX.

My bad, I guess I just assumed you were a noob :p

RoadRageMotors

07-28-2007, 10:54 AM

My bad, I guess I just assumed you were a noob :p

me too thats why i asked him

RoadRageMotors

07-28-2007, 10:55 AM

anyone else other than me fly planes?

aviateur

07-28-2007, 01:57 PM

anyone else other than me fly planes?

I've got a RC plane almost ready to go (Josh has seen it). It's just itching to fly but I'll need some instruction initially.
It's a tower hobbies ARF w/ a nice size engine. I'll post a pic of it later today.

GYG

07-28-2007, 02:30 PM

Just be careful on where you go fly it if it's a nitro engine...most cities don't allow you to fly gas powered planes at anywhere other than a designated r/c flying field.

I flew planes for 2-3 years before getting into Heli's...I've still got my old Parkzone Typhoon sitting in the closet that I've been thinking about ressurecting........

aviateur

07-28-2007, 02:40 PM

My buddy and I actually built a plane a few years back. We found a club near the hwy 169 and hwy 610 area in the NW metro.

The first time we flew the plane, the instructor didn't have the cable to link his Futaba radio to our Futaba radio so he stood closely by while training us to fly the thing. Well my buddy was doing good until his first turn and the plane dive bombed into a dirt field before the instructor could recover it. I was able to salvage the radio receiver but that's about it. So I'm getting close to finishing my 2nd plane but probably won't fly it until an instructor has the cable to link our radios.