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Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-25-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,182
Posted By R.Shackleford

Have you been running that RC10 on a track for...

Have you been running that RC10 on a track for the last 23 years? I really think you are in for a rude awakening. After you put a whole bunch of time and effort into getting that thing into track...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-25-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,182
Posted By R.Shackleford

Go to rc10talk.com, and be prepared to spend a...

Go to rc10talk.com, and be prepared to spend a lot of money on ebay. Even then the car will not be able to keep up with modern buggies. I have witnessed a very competitive driver race his modernized...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-25-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 10,567
Views: 1,408,882
Posted By R.Shackleford

Clay compound rubber needs to be a little more...

Clay compound rubber needs to be a little more firm. The size of the tread lugs in the rear compared to the size of the pins in the front will make the tread in the rear feel stiffer. Also rear tires...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-25-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 28,709
Views: 3,140,378
Posted By R.Shackleford

The Kyosho springs cost what they cost because...

The Kyosho springs cost what they cost because they are from Kyosho. To explain why they work as well as they do I will hand the mic over to Mr. Todd Hodge.



AE and Avid springs will perform...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
12-24-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 18,294
Posted By R.Shackleford

That is strange, Ty Tessman is from Canada. I am...

That is strange, Ty Tessman is from Canada. I am basing what I say on the photos of Tessmans car from the worlds, and the photos posted on the HB site. The worlds track was a very unique set of...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
12-24-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 18,294
Posted By R.Shackleford

Please post photographic evidence of this. So he...

Please post photographic evidence of this. So he had some carbon fiber on the radio tray, and rear hubs which will probably end up being option parts. The car he was running was 95% of what will be...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-24-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 21,236
Views: 3,153,275
Posted By R.Shackleford

Which setups are these?

Which setups are these?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-24-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 28,709
Views: 3,140,378
Posted By R.Shackleford

Make it so new members can only post in the...

Make it so new members can only post in the rookie section for their first five posts. Make it so they can't start a thread in any other section until 50 posts. Make it so their first post has to be...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
12-24-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 18,294
Posted By R.Shackleford

Um, Ty was running the new D812 not a prototype....

Um, Ty was running the new D812 not a prototype. How have you missed this?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-24-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 21,236
Views: 3,153,275
Posted By R.Shackleford

The 22 is not any more difficult to wrench on...

The 22 is not any more difficult to wrench on than the B4. It is durable and doesn't get sloppy as quickly as the B4. I ran a 22 from when it came out until last April. It started out as a good...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-23-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 28,709
Views: 3,140,378
Posted By R.Shackleford

For the carpet I would start with the Brent...

For the carpet I would start with the Brent Thielke Surf City Classic setup. It is on rc10.com, and from 9/2/12. I would still lower the ride height to 21.5mm (2mm lower than the setup calls for)...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-23-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4,909
Views: 826,172
Posted By R.Shackleford

I broke a ballstud just trying to thread it into...

I broke a ballstud just trying to thread it into the c-hub. I replaced all the ballstuds on my car with screws and the ballnuts like the ones that come stock on the rear hubs. If I break one now, I...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-23-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,914
Posted By R.Shackleford

If the steel screws are made of the right alloy...

If the steel screws are made of the right alloy steel, they will be stronger than titanium screws.

I have bought Lunsford screw kits before. Like their turnbuckles the screws are of the highest...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-23-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 28,709
Views: 3,140,378
Posted By R.Shackleford

But are you comparing broken in bro codes to...

But are you comparing broken in bro codes to broken in bar codes? I thought the bro codes were just to speed up the break in process, not completely eliminate it all together. You seem pretty...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-23-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 15,110
Views: 2,241,194
Posted By R.Shackleford

If you're not in a rush to get a car on the...

If you're not in a rush to get a car on the track, why not take the time to have a nice paint job painted for you?

I guess my definition of a perfect build is different than yours. Have you ever...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-23-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 28,709
Views: 3,140,378
Posted By R.Shackleford

Transmission gears wear as a set. Start mixing...

Transmission gears wear as a set. Start mixing and matching gears from different transmissions and the noise and wear will not be good. Even something as seemingly trivial as putting the idler gear...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-23-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15,110
Views: 2,241,194
Posted By R.Shackleford

Also you have to remember the way a lot of people...

Also you have to remember the way a lot of people drive electric 1/8 scales. I wonder how many of the regulars here can make a whole battery without needing to be turn marshalled?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-23-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 15,110
Views: 2,241,194
Posted By R.Shackleford

Well, instead of waiting until just before the...

Well, instead of waiting until just before the racing season starts to get the car, slamming it together last minute, putting a stupid one color spray bomb paint job on the body, and having a...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-23-2012, 04:51 AM
Replies: 28,709
Views: 3,140,378
Posted By R.Shackleford

Tire/insert break in may be the issue. Like...

Tire/insert break in may be the issue. Like others have mentioned, bar style tires need to be broken in. The PL CC inserts are very stiff when new, and take a good while to hit the sweet spot. You...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
12-22-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 867
Posted By R.Shackleford

Nah, I have a Durango DNX408 with less than two...

Nah, I have a Durango DNX408 with less than two gallons through it. I really like my Durango, as it is innovative, and well put together. The Losi was a game change way back when it came out, and I...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-22-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15,110
Views: 2,241,194
Posted By R.Shackleford

Well a truggy needs longer arms, shocks,...

Well a truggy needs longer arms, shocks, driveshafts (centers, front, and rear), turnbuckles, and chassis. The towers will need to be different to match the shocks, and usually the ring and pinions...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-22-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 28,709
Views: 3,140,378
Posted By R.Shackleford

A touch of subtlety, exactly how color accents...

A touch of subtlety, exactly how color accents should be done. Last car that was done in red that I saw posted here had a bit too much for me. Every aluminum part was red.



He said that he was...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-22-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28,709
Views: 3,140,378
Posted By R.Shackleford

Fingerprint oils will cause the slipper to slip...

Fingerprint oils will cause the slipper to slip excessively. Clean the pads and plates with motor spray or rubbing alcohol. Make sure to not touch the working surface of either of the plates or pads...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-22-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 28,709
Views: 3,140,378
Posted By R.Shackleford

Admin and Mods all up ons.

Admin and Mods all up ons.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
12-22-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 867
Posted By R.Shackleford

No wheelies are a result of having a center diff....

No wheelies are a result of having a center diff. As the front wheels unweight, more power is transfered from the rear to the front. If you want wheelies, fill the center diff with JB Weld. That...
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