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Old 10-07-2008, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam Drake
donut92673- If you want send me the engine and I will look it over and replace the bearings.

Adam Drake
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Ontario, CA. 91761

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Man now thats what I call customer service

thanks for taken the time out for us.

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(waiting till the 2.0 comes out as a kit)
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Old 10-07-2008, 09:30 PM
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hey i go to rev maybe every few weekend and on my off weekends i go to thunder alley because it is so close but i like rev better (less rocks) i never see you there how often do you go to rev adam? although i only go to practice then leave i dont stay for races
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i might just switch to a grp motor is adam drake is really down to take a look at motors for me heh i hate having to send motors in i would love to meet him at the track and just have him check it out it i think somthings wrong drake might of just sold another grp

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Originally Posted by Adam Drake
nobike- Anytime.

donut92673- Run the engine the way it comes out of the box. You don't need to add any shim for 30%. How much fuel do you have through the engine?

Kropy- Thanks!

DirtyDezPirate- With the engine being so new it will run a little hotter. 210 is fine, as the engine breaks-in more the temp will drop. You want to stick with the std. GRP turbo plugs. The PLUS plugs are for running in wet conditions. Is the engine running good now?
I wouldnt know until saturday for round 4 summer sizzilin at ARC track. So, hopefully its going to be good. JBRL at the B main it ran better than what it did in the heat.
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Originally Posted by Adam Drake
donut92673- If you want send me the engine and I will look it over and replace the bearings.

Adam Drake
4710 E. Guasti Rd.
Ontario, CA. 91761

Please include a letter with phone numer and return address.

Now THATS supurb service!
Adam, us LST2 racers are still amped over your big win with it at the Nats!
Have you ever ran your LST2 muggyfied?
If not, why?
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Adam, what's the difference in running the long vs. short ackerman? Which one gives better off power steering?

Also, do you run preload in your shocks?

Thank you for your time.
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Old 10-08-2008, 10:06 AM
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HI Adam

In your 8T do you run a .21 or .28? I just installed A GRP .28 in my 8T and just finished breaking it in. What kinds of temps do you like to see on the .28.

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Old 10-08-2008, 12:57 PM
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Any problems with the fuel tanks ? Because that elbo coming out looks like it might get broke by hitting the pipe mount.
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Old 10-08-2008, 01:18 PM
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njballa- It's best to let the engine cool between tanks, but I've done it both way without problems.

donut92673- No problem. I will be out of town for the Horizon Shootout and iHobby, but I will look at the engine as soon as I get back.

pitpop- I'm off to IL. for the Horizon Shootout tomorrow and then iHobby the following weekend.

RETRO RC- No problem. I will try to answer question as soon as possible, but I don't usually have my computer with me at the races.

ruggydriver- When I'm in town I go to Revelation every Thursday for practice. It really depends on my schedule, but I run at Rev. a lot. If you or anyone has a GRP engine I would be happy to take a look at it.

DirtyDezPirate- I'm sure the engine will be fine. Let me know if you have any questions.

MadRussian- I was really happy to win the MT class at the ROAR Nationals. I haven't tried the muggy parts on the LST2 because I haven't had the time to convert everything over.

desertbird- The long ackerman will have smoother off-power steering, but more steering in the middle and exit of the turn. Yes, I run rebound in my shock on both the 8ight and 8ight T.

SHIZZILANILLA- I run the new elbow, but you don't have to. We made it because it was needed for some of the races in Europe.
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Adam how much rebound do you have in your shocks?
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Old 10-08-2008, 03:00 PM
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I agree with the GRP engine temps as Adam explained. The temps at first were 200 to 215 degrees, then after the 1st full gallon, the temps dropped to 175 to 180 degrees. Runs like a champ. 10+ minutes per tankfull of runtime also.
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Old 10-08-2008, 03:32 PM
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hey adam im looking on a main and theres 3 .21 grps could you explain them for me?.. i see the two orange ones are the same but one comes with a pipe whats the diffrence between the orange and silver head?.. would it be like comparing a v-spec to an os speed?
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Old 10-08-2008, 03:33 PM
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sorry heres the site

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the orange head motor is Rossi tuned, and has a turbo plug button. The chrome head is not tuned, and uses stanadard plugs.

I run .21 in both my buggy and truggy getting around 10 minutes of run time per tank, with temps in the 190's. love seeing other peoples heads turn when i come in after a 20 minute main, and my pit guys says 189, and you hear other cars coming in at 250.
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have fun, I wish we did that show
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