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Old 07-29-2007, 07:21 AM
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thanks g26er
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Old 07-29-2007, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by mattkav09
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No problem...

For the motor mounts, I paid less than $10 including shipping off of eBay. You may want to check that out for the mounts to save a few. Backplate I did get from amain though.
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Originally Posted by SHIZZILANILLA
Not very happy with the power of this box. And the plastic mounts seem alittle on the weak an cheap side. It starts motors good enough , but try starting a new motor? dont know.
i'll let you know by the end of the week...

just got a new box and a new motor ready for break in!
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Old 07-29-2007, 09:15 PM
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FWIW, I broke in my new P5X using the Losi box with 2 stick packs... worked perfect.
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ok I got a RTR buggy with the king headz EZ-change motor mount and the sportwerks backplatefor the 427. And for the starter box I have a gell cell battery and it WILL NOT turn the motor over can some one maybe give me some tips or suggestions on how to get the sucker going it's making me frustrated
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Originally Posted by vroom88
ok I got a RTR buggy with the king headz EZ-change motor mount and the sportwerks backplatefor the 427. And for the starter box I have a gell cell battery and it WILL NOT turn the motor over can some one maybe give me some tips or suggestions on how to get the sucker going it's making me frustrated
Is the engine new and tight at TDC?
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Originally Posted by FlyByWire
FWIW, I broke in my new P5X using the Losi box with 2 stick packs... worked perfect.
I would go with some good stick packs..i have 2- 3500 packs and the power is right on point. I just broke in 2 rb c6's over the weekend 8b and my 8t..thye both started up on the 1st bump I have owned the ofna box(good box) 1 still have 2 mugen boxes, but at this time the losi box is working with no problems
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Originally Posted by air8
Is the engine new and tight at TDC?
nope i broke it in with the spinstart and have ran approx 1 1/2 gallons throught the motor
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I'm using a 12v gel cell in mine and it is really under powered. It seems two stick packs or a Lipo is the way to go. Also the wiring harness for the 12v is not the best. A little short in places.
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not to be rude, or slam, but I read the reviews on Amainhobbies on the box, people are hating it all over the place......whats up Losi
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Old 08-02-2007, 09:52 AM
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I agree this box is very under powered.... My single motor 10245 ofna box has WAY more power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by El Pedro
I'm using a 12v gel cell in mine and it is really under powered. It seems two stick packs or a Lipo is the way to go. Also the wiring harness for the 12v is not the best. A little short in places.
Agreed the 12v harness won't work in mine. But a little time with the solder iron and that should be resolved. My problem was that the battery i had the terminals were pointed towards the back of the box and I needed several more inches to make the curve around the motors and turn 180deg. to plug in. I put my Venom 3000 packs in and I'm happy with it. Starts the engines very well. I do have rub marks on the chassis from the starter wheel. But it is very minimal. I think the first part to break is going to be the front swivel. I'm gonna see about making an aluminum one for in the future.
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Originally Posted by vroom88
ok I got a RTR buggy with the king headz EZ-change motor mount and the sportwerks backplatefor the 427. And for the starter box I have a gell cell battery and it WILL NOT turn the motor over can some one maybe give me some tips or suggestions on how to get the sucker going it's making me frustrated
Back your glowplug out about two turns and use a heat gut to heat up your motor before trying to start them for break in, I have had a few that required that when they were new.
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Originally Posted by David Wall
Back your glowplug out about two turns and use a heat gut to heat up your motor before trying to start them for break in, I have had a few that required that when they were new.
maybe you missed the post but i said i've already broke the motor in with the spin start and have about a gallon and a half through the motor
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yah really under powered... can't get it to turn my .21 over long enough to get it started. tried loosening glow plug, still nothing. motors get really hot after 10 minutes of trying! haha

i'm gonna look for a couple of 775 motors to upgrade or just get the ofna box and sell this one.
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