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Old 05-14-2009, 07:39 PM
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does it work??? I am thinking about getting one.
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Old 05-14-2009, 07:41 PM
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i use rubber bands on the carb ball
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Old 05-14-2009, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by brentmorl
i use rubber bands on the carb ball
does that work?? sounds intresting. I wouldn't think ruber bands have enough power to counter act the tourqe or a servo. Sounds like a cheeper way for sure if it works!
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I use the one built into my spektrum system.
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GET ONE.
Better spend the money now than $300 for a replacement engine (or more) down the line.
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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY
I use the one built into my spektrum system.
+1 spectrum, and some kind of throttle return spring/band
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Originally Posted by howtowakeakar
GET ONE.
Better spend the money now than $300 for a replacement engine (or more) down the line.
the m11 has a TON of programable options. But no failsafe. Bummer.
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was on another board. And they were talking about failsafe. I always knew there had to be a way to prevent runaways. I am glad i found out now. With the way things have been going (which will be straightened out by tomorrow) i could imagine my buggy going WOT into the creek by my house to finish off my radio gear after i fry my engine for good.
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Originally Posted by dreaux
the m11 has a TON of programable options. But no failsafe. Bummer.

Check your radio, if its 2.4 GHZ it might have a built in failsafe..If your running standard FM..you should get a failsafe and some kind of closing device on your carb
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what m11 do you have it shoud have a failsafe on it
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Originally Posted by Jaz240
+1 spectrum, and some kind of throttle return spring/band
spectrum haz one? how?
I have dx3r spectrum rx
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Originally Posted by omarwashington
spectrum haz one? how?
I have dx3r spectrum rx
You set the fail safe when you bind. Read the manual.
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Originally Posted by pyromania
You set the fail safe when you bind. Read the manual.
X2 Almost every 2.4 ghz system has a built in failsafe.

Definately use throttle return too. I use the GMK bands.
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lol i better read the manual further
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3PK FASST built in failsafe.
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