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Forum: Nitro Off-Road
06-18-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 53,067
Posted By Larks

Are these shocks going to be approved by...

Are these shocks going to be approved by track/racing regulations? ROAR etc?

As an engineer, I am always interested in new ideas and technologies. I feel one possible hurdle for this new product,...
Forum: Painting, Designs, Graphics and Photography
06-08-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 24,742
Views: 8,108,772
Posted By Larks

LMAO +1!

LMAO +1!
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
05-25-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,448
Posted By Larks

Jaz, don't sweat it. All comments (well nearly...

Jaz, don't sweat it. All comments (well nearly all :P) are helpful. Thanks for your input.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
05-25-2009, 01:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,448
Posted By Larks

From what I understand, by reading, and simply...

From what I understand, by reading, and simply engineering intuition, the active diff simply releases off power, and locks on. While on power, it should act as a normal differential and the oil...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
05-25-2009, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,448
Posted By Larks

Yes as mentioned, I have shimmed the active diff...

Yes as mentioned, I have shimmed the active diff to what I see as acceptable tolerances. If those are not acceptable please advise. The normal diff required no shimming.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
05-25-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,448
Posted By Larks

With further inspection, I have noticed that...

With further inspection, I have noticed that there is a bout .100" movement (100 thousandths) in the front cvd forward/backward direction. This allows the gear mesh on the front diff to fluctuate...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
05-25-2009, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,448
Posted By Larks

I am using the bulkheads that came with the kit...

I am using the bulkheads that came with the kit (I guess version 1). I can't seem to bring myself to replace a part that has had less then 5 tanks of fuel through it. If the bulkhead I have is the...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
05-25-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,091
Posted By Larks

I bought the bosch from Lowes. I LOVE it. ...

I bought the bosch from Lowes. I LOVE it.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=109748-353-PS20-2A&lpage=none

It has a really good light on it too =). Charges (a123)...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
05-25-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,448
Posted By Larks

Xray Active Diff Issues...

The active diff is new to me, and this is the problem I am having.

When I use the active diff, car seems to handle well, however after things get warm some binding occurs. It is much the same as...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
05-15-2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By Larks

SPRING FEVER IS OFFICIALLY RESCHEDULED We...

SPRING FEVER IS OFFICIALLY RESCHEDULED

We will be rescheduling Spring Fever for June 13th.

I think the chance of rain is just too great for as many people that are planning to come from out of...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
05-02-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By Larks

You want some play. You want the bell to have...

You want some play. You want the bell to have some play on the shaft, as in you can slide it along the shaft approx 2 mm. You also want a little bit of play in the gear mesh, but just ever so slight....
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-28-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,672
Posted By Larks

Hmm, I was under the impression that many of them...

Hmm, I was under the impression that many of them were interchangeable because they were primarily built on standards. I knew there were some differences, like Kyosho style was different from OFNA...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
04-27-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2,130
Views: 191,594
Posted By Larks

'bottom' as in low rpm 'top' as in high rpm ...

'bottom' as in low rpm

'top' as in high rpm

good bottom end = high low rpm torq (get up and go)

good top end = high high rpm torq (fast top speed)
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-27-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,672
Posted By Larks

Differences in clutch bells...

Kinda' a newbie question I know, but what are the categories in 1/8 clutch bells. I am pretty sure the main difference is the 'length' of the bell, but what category do the different manufactures...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-23-2009, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By Larks

I'll be there!

I'll be there!
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-13-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,153
Posted By Larks

By the way, thanks for the friendly customer...

By the way, thanks for the friendly customer interaction/support. So far your company is already a win in my book. Keep up the good work!:nod:
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-13-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,153
Posted By Larks

I'm sold! You should be shipping some of that,...

I'm sold! You should be shipping some of that, and some lucky 7 engine sealant to my door. I will say it sucked to have to pay 8.50 shipping though.:flaming: (cheapest option available)

Thanks for...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-12-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,153
Posted By Larks

Yes, thanks for the link. I might just order some...

Yes, thanks for the link. I might just order some directly from him. Amain is always back ordered.

I will also check into No-Toil.

I used PJ-1 (the spray) in the motorcross days. That stuff was...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-12-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,153
Posted By Larks

Well, I agree mostly, however this stuff turns...

Well, I agree mostly, however this stuff turns black and cakes such that very little air gets through. I know sticky helps capture the smaller particles as well but I have used other oils that are...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-12-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,153
Posted By Larks

I have been using the oil, and OMG that stuff is...

I have been using the oil, and OMG that stuff is sticky. I don't like it much because it is so messy. It also seems to 'cake' with the dust we have. After about 3-4 mins I need to pit just to change...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-12-2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,153
Posted By Larks

Yah, I saw that and was interested. I did read...

Yah, I saw that and was interested. I did read that the one negative is that it expands rubber. That would really irritate me if enough got on my elbow to make it release from the carb!!!

Thanks...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-12-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,450
Posted By Larks

When people say "I tear it down completely after...

When people say "I tear it down completely after each race" I am like WTF? That was until you guys explained that 'completely' was rather taking the radio/engine/tank out. To me, a complete tear down...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-12-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,153
Posted By Larks

What foam filter treatment (oil) do you use?

I am looking for a cheaper alternative to the various 'r/c' brand tiny bottles of filter oil. Basically, those things are a rip off I know. I am sure that a good quality dirt bike air filter oil will...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
04-09-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8,924
Views: 732,019
Posted By Larks

Houston, I currently drive an RB c6 BB l2g...

Houston,

I currently drive an RB c6 BB l2g and I have a NIB ws7III l2g. I am a new racer but don't mind spending the money to have competitive equipment and in general don't have a lot of trouble...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-09-2009, 12:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,887
Posted By Larks

Just some background, the motor is an RB concepts...

Just some background, the motor is an RB concepts c6 BB l2g. It is about 7 months old and has only about 1.5 gallons through it. I broke it in properly and it gives great power. It did overheat once,...
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