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Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-20-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 1,394
Views: 412,582
Posted By phillypete

Has anyone tried this as a stock buggy or know...

Has anyone tried this as a stock buggy or know how the weight ends up. I have mine built minus electronics and am debating which motor to purchase.
Forum: Carolina's Forum
10-10-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,243
Posted By phillypete

We really got lucky. North and west of us got...

We really got lucky. North and west of us got hammered. Around the rivers and in certain areas with drainage issues received some damage, but the store didn't see anything worse than a couple of big...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-07-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1,394
Views: 412,582
Posted By phillypete

The ESC is solid state, no moving parts (except...

The ESC is solid state, no moving parts (except for the fan),so they can stand up to a great deal of abuse. That being said the placement seems well shielded by the rear wheel. Dirt shouldn't be an...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
10-07-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2,823
Views: 606,197
Posted By phillypete

Isn't that the internal part to the ball end of...

Isn't that the internal part to the ball end of the axle. (I'm sure there are much more official terms for these parts, lol)
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-07-2015, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1,394
Views: 412,582
Posted By phillypete

What I like about Torance's HB cars that they are...

What I like about Torance's HB cars that they are very innovative and this one does not disappoint.

The ESC on the side of the gearbox looks really neat, i just hope my servo tape is up to the...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-08-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2,823
Views: 606,197
Posted By phillypete

I know there has been a lot of diff oil talk...

I know there has been a lot of diff oil talk lately so let me through this one at you:

5-7-3 (TLR oils)

Ran it last race on a semi dusty blue groove and couldn't be happier with the way the car...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-08-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,485
Posted By phillypete

I've switched from Kyosho to HB and it has...

I've switched from Kyosho to HB and it has fundamentally changed my racing from the ground up.

Durability is unmatched with the HB cars so that means I can push harder and take more chances.
...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
09-08-2015, 05:22 AM
Replies: 1,394
Views: 412,582
Posted By phillypete

Huh? I don't understand. Just drill them to...

Huh? I don't understand. Just drill them to whatever you want. You have infinite choices.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-20-2015, 05:46 AM
Replies: 2,823
Views: 606,197
Posted By phillypete

Wow SEF, those diff's are super thin. I feel like...

Wow SEF, those diff's are super thin. I feel like I would give up too much punch going 2k in the middle.

Two weeks ago I tried Ty's Nat setup, which is 10-7-3, at my home track. This track, and a...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-18-2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2,823
Views: 606,197
Posted By phillypete

I drove Kyoshos last year and am now on HB...

I drove Kyoshos last year and am now on HB equipment. I couldn't be happier with my choice.

The two biggest improvements are durability and rear grip.

I had issues with arm and rod end...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
08-16-2015, 06:22 AM
Replies: 2,715
Views: 739,056
Posted By phillypete

You nailed it! Smaller equals less power but...

You nailed it! Smaller equals less power but longer runtime. It also means more control-ability. Sometimes too much power is worse than not enough. Having the right amount of power for the track...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-16-2015, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 634
Posted By phillypete

I'm assuming you have the v1 radio tray. ...

I'm assuming you have the v1 radio tray.

There are a couple of particular batteries that fit, or you can do a little dremel work. There are directions on Ty's website.

If you aren't a fan of...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-16-2015, 06:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,621
Posted By phillypete

I just switched from running kyosho for two years...

I just switched from running kyosho for two years to the HB/HPI equipment and let me tell you it has been a revolution in my racing.

One of the biggest differences for me has been the durability....
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
07-21-2015, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2,823
Views: 606,197
Posted By phillypete

Thanks guys... I've rebuilt my D812 problem 10...

Thanks guys... I've rebuilt my D812 problem 10 times over the last couple of months and never noticed those numbers on the back. It just tripped me up for a second, lol!
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
07-20-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2,823
Views: 606,197
Posted By phillypete

Can someone help me with the rear hub inserts. I...

Can someone help me with the rear hub inserts. I am dreadfully confused.

The numbers on the back of the triangle shaped inserts does not agree with what is on the setup sheet. My #1 has two dots...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
07-13-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,244
Posted By phillypete

Last year I raced Kyosho MP9 and MP9e, for this...

Last year I raced Kyosho MP9 and MP9e, for this season I switched to HB. I have raced the D812 and the D8T (also the D413). I recently received my D815 and will be racing it for the first time this...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
07-13-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2,823
Views: 606,197
Posted By phillypete

I planned on getting two kits just to cover...

I planned on getting two kits just to cover myself from parts delay however I could only get my hands on one.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-13-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,678
Posted By phillypete

Short course is pretty much dead around here and...

Short course is pretty much dead around here and it is very unfortunate. Buggy's and Stadium Trucks tend to be more fragile and less tolerant of contact while racing. This makes SCT a great...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
07-13-2015, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2,823
Views: 606,197
Posted By phillypete

With all due respect Mr. Tessmann, the issues...

With all due respect Mr. Tessmann, the issues with HB-HPI availability of kits and parts has been well estabilished over time. I was worned of this when I purchased a D413, by an on-road racer who...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-04-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,156
Views: 251,742
Posted By phillypete

Is anyone else having a problem eating idlers....

Is anyone else having a problem eating idlers. I've been eating them up lately
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
06-24-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2,823
Views: 606,197
Posted By phillypete

I have absolutely loved the D812. It has gotten...

I have absolutely loved the D812. It has gotten me through this year without one mechanical failure. And this coming off a year of breaking a lot with the MP9.

The durability alone has improved...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
06-24-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 2,823
Views: 606,197
Posted By phillypete

It's a stock arm with a sticker on it. If...

It's a stock arm with a sticker on it.

If your really itching to put an upgraded arm on there, I've seen some guys running the hudy arm
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
06-15-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2,823
Views: 606,197
Posted By phillypete

I've been running my electrics the same way since...

I've been running my electrics the same way since I got the D812 and haven't had an issue. However I have friend who has a mugen and had issues with his receiver getting hot and losing bind.

It...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
06-10-2015, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6,671
Views: 1,147,587
Posted By phillypete

Lets not try to cover this up, HPI's customer...

Lets not try to cover this up, HPI's customer service is deplorable. It is almost as bad as their parts availability.

This does not change the fact that they make great RC cars, the cars I choose...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
06-10-2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 2,823
Views: 606,197
Posted By phillypete

How is everyone setting their brake pad screws? ...

How is everyone setting their brake pad screws?

The old kits recommended 7mm, and I always ran it this way and never really experimented with it, but the new kit does not specific a distance.
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