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05-16-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 361
Posted By billdelong

Lesson learned here is invest in a micro-torch...

Lesson learned here is invest in a micro-torch and apply heat for about 5 seconds to melt the thread lock, then remove the screw... you will never break/strip a screw ever again with this method
05-16-2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 381
Posted By billdelong

Caster is a solid design for outdoor low grip...

Caster is a solid design for outdoor low grip tracks, I decided to switch back to HB because the track in my area is blue groove high grip and couldn't get the corner speed I needed from Caster, as...
05-16-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By billdelong

Rebuilding your car between every 2 hours of use...

Rebuilding your car between every 2 hours of use will be a preventative to identify worn parts that need to be replaced. So long as you regularly apply fresh grease then it's possible to never have...
05-15-2024, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By billdelong

Just to clarify, you have to make 2 passes with...

Just to clarify, you have to make 2 passes with the CA per bead.

I typically like to glue the 2.2" bead first by pulling back the bead completely as I apply CA throughout the circumference. Then...
05-14-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By billdelong

I no longer race the Spec Slash for reasons...

I no longer race the Spec Slash for reasons explained here (https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3067295-Boycott-Traxxas), but I recall the importance of applying fresh grease on the spider...
05-14-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By billdelong

When was the last time you rebuilt the diffs? ...

When was the last time you rebuilt the diffs?

I generally prefer to rebuild my cars after a combined total of 2 hours of runtime, more info here:

Maintenance Tips...
05-13-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 273
Posted By billdelong

Never heard of an ESC causing a fan to fail...

Never heard of an ESC causing a fan to fail unless the fan is limited to 6V and BEC is set to 7.4V... I would check the voltage of the BEC with a voltmeter to be certain.

I would change brands of...
Forum: Racing Forum
05-10-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By billdelong

Had no idea that someone was offering a ranking...

Had no idea that someone was offering a ranking system, this actually encourages me to consider racing more big events!

https://rcgarage.info/page/ranking-howto
04-30-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 954
Posted By billdelong

I can assure there are compatibility lists out...

I can assure there are compatibility lists out there and it was very painful to manage when servos were still analog, the following is an example from Sanwa that compares their Rx's but it translates...
Forum: Racing Forum
04-30-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 835
Posted By billdelong

This is my main resource which covers 95% of the...

This is my main resource which covers 95% of the tuning for me:
https://storage.googleapis.com/sodialed-help-files/manuals-and-reference/hudy%2520off-road%2520setup%2520book.pdf

For quick...
04-30-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,947
Posted By billdelong

Lots of good info here: ...

Lots of good info here:
https://storage.googleapis.com/sodialed-help-files/manuals-and-reference/hudy%2520off-road%2520setup%2520book.pdf

scroll to page 26 which discusses how to tune shock...
04-30-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 954
Posted By billdelong

It's been many years since I've seen...

It's been many years since I've seen incompatibilities but they were mostly around analog servos getting jittery from the digital signals from the ESC. It was a common problem at the track in my area...
04-30-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 954
Posted By billdelong

Check your wiring for loose connections, the...

Check your wiring for loose connections, the following issue was solved after I re-seated the servo connector back into the Rx:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frkmoMhQ5AQ

The following issue...
04-24-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 734
Posted By billdelong

While not the order of what you're asking for, I...

While not the order of what you're asking for, I feel that setup prior to race day is where are the hard work is put in.


I will essentially setup the car to be drivable with ghosted slicks, I...
04-23-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 524
Posted By billdelong

To save a considerable amount of time, many...

To save a considerable amount of time, many racers will place a large order of tires in the dishwasher to "pre-clean" their tires, still a good idea to use another cleaning agent on the bead before...
04-17-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By billdelong

I prefer to use IR as my method for determining...

I prefer to use IR as my method for determining the overall health of a battery, I would compare the IR on this battery with a newer one to get a better idea, more info here:

Which charger is the...
04-01-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By billdelong

To clarify, I never use reverse in race, however...

To clarify, I never use reverse in race, however it's necessary to use during warmup/practice when marshals are not present. It was really irritating when Frank Root's answer to my concern was...
04-01-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By billdelong

I definitely had brake, the problem is that when...

I definitely had brake, the problem is that when you pump the brake it tends to actuate reverse without any delay like most other brands of ESC's operate their reverse... epic design fail, other...
03-31-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By billdelong

I have about a dozen race days with the 220A MX8...

I have about a dozen race days with the 220A MX8 Pro ESC from Trinity and I have mixed feelings about it.


For a racer, it checks off all the basic needs and gets the job done nicely, however I...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-24-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,202
Posted By billdelong

There are some tracks which share a 1/8 track...

There are some tracks which share a 1/8 track with an oval track as part of the 1/8 track layout, quite often the oval is reconfigured every time they rebuild the 1/8 track and the oval isn't quite...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-24-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,202
Posted By billdelong

Not sure I would agree entirely with this claim. ...

Not sure I would agree entirely with this claim.

I've rarely seen any layout changes to oval racing in RC and those guys seem to be fairly content with that.

I am not into Autocross but I know...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-24-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,201
Posted By billdelong

Seriously dude, no offense taken, just tried to...

Seriously dude, no offense taken, just tried to help you understand that when you break ( and you will) that your race day will be cut short as nobody else will have compatible parts to keep you...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-24-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,201
Posted By billdelong

The only source to get .3 parts will be TEKNO, I...

The only source to get .3 parts will be TEKNO, I seriously doubt anyone at your club is running the .3 anymore... which is 3 versions behind the 2.1 and there will be virtually no parts compatibility...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-22-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,202
Posted By billdelong

I have an RV and will bring my RC's with me when...

I have an RV and will bring my RC's with me when we travel each year, I was pretty excited to visit a nice covered 1/8 track in Tennessee for a club race while on vacation. To my dismay when I...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-22-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,202
Posted By billdelong

agreed, and probably the single most common...

agreed, and probably the single most common complaint being either the layout is too easy or the layout is too difficult... it's like no matter what the issue is, most of us try to motivate guys by...
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