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05-21-2012 | 05:50 PM
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if those are the only chocies i would go with the 053, the 2072 is the best pipe but the 053 is in my opinion the next best
05-21-2012 | 05:56 PM
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05-21-2012 | 08:02 PM
A Main got the 3-needle carb versions in.
The engine/pipe combo is now $80 more than the 2-needle engine/pipe clearance sale they did a couple months ago.
If you didn't get in on it, you missed out.
The engine/pipe combo is now $80 more than the 2-needle engine/pipe clearance sale they did a couple months ago.
If you didn't get in on it, you missed out.
05-21-2012 | 09:25 PM
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05-28-2012 | 03:37 PM
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Guys, if you're having tuning issues and think you have a leaky front bearing, replace the carburetor with a better one before doing anything else. I've seen hundreds front bearings replaced when the reason for the leakage is actually from running rich to compensate for a leaky carb. The metal collar around the base of the 2-needle can warp with the slightest amount of over tightening of the pinch bolt. In turn, this causes air to leak between the collar and carb neck. Additionally, the neck does not reach all the way down to the lower o-ring seal, located in the crankcase opening. The 3 needle does, and is a far superior carb.
If the 3 needle carb is not an option (my fellow americans), order an arrow carb from hobby pro. Its the exact same as the "new" go carb, and is the way we should have gone (and is one of the reasons for my voluntary departure from the go family). You can also use a nova, fusion, or OS carb.
Seriously, don't waste your time chasing down bearings. Replace the carb first.
If the 3 needle carb is not an option (my fellow americans), order an arrow carb from hobby pro. Its the exact same as the "new" go carb, and is the way we should have gone (and is one of the reasons for my voluntary departure from the go family). You can also use a nova, fusion, or OS carb.
Seriously, don't waste your time chasing down bearings. Replace the carb first.
05-28-2012 | 03:44 PM
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Maybe in the short term. Use the new 3 needle from go or arrow. If you can't find them in the states, I noticed this morning that go Taiwan is still doing nothing about rc willpower on eBay. They're still selling new parts, and they have the 3 needle carbs. Continued piss poor global distribution management.
05-29-2012 | 11:02 PM
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Guys, if you're having tuning issues and think you have a leaky front bearing, replace the carburetor with a better one before doing anything else. I've seen hundreds front bearings replaced when the reason for the leakage is actually from running rich to compensate for a leaky carb. The metal collar around the base of the 2-needle can warp with the slightest amount of over tightening of the pinch bolt. In turn, this causes air to leak between the collar and carb neck. Additionally, the neck does not reach all the way down to the lower o-ring seal, located in the crankcase opening. The 3 needle does, and is a far superior carb.
If the 3 needle carb is not an option (my fellow americans), order an arrow carb from hobby pro. Its the exact same as the "new" go carb, and is the way we should have gone (and is one of the reasons for my voluntary departure from the go family). You can also use a nova, fusion, or OS carb.
Seriously, don't waste your time chasing down bearings. Replace the carb first.
If the 3 needle carb is not an option (my fellow americans), order an arrow carb from hobby pro. Its the exact same as the "new" go carb, and is the way we should have gone (and is one of the reasons for my voluntary departure from the go family). You can also use a nova, fusion, or OS carb.
Seriously, don't waste your time chasing down bearings. Replace the carb first.
With every GX or GXII 2 needle carb I have seen they do go all the way down past the crankcase O Ring. They stop on the top of the O Ring, and with a gentle push they "pop" inside the O Ring and travel another few mm for a snug fit.
I might be wrong, but ever since you and GO parted ways, there has been a lot a negativity in your posts towards the product you once supported so strongly.
All the other distributors around the place seem very happy with the service they are getting.
Perhaps this is not the place to vent your frustrations ? I'm not having a go, just an observation that's all.
05-30-2012 | 06:21 AM
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That's a fair observation, and I understand where you're coming from. However, the carburetor has always been a sore subject with me. I was assured it was "fixed" in the original GXII 2-needle design, yet it wasn't. Only now with the 3 needle redesign are things right.
05-30-2012 | 01:57 PM
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Ahh well, you know what they say - all good things take time. At least we are moving forwards and not backwards.
I hope whatever you are into now works out for you in the future
05-30-2012 | 09:22 PM
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No worries, Shane. Yeah I'm on the road a lot lately, but it also opportunes me for...mother things. Going to be getting back to racing here shortly though. Might even head out to California and check out some tracks next month.
Anyways, I'm glad you guys are heading in the right direction.
Anyways, I'm glad you guys are heading in the right direction.
06-03-2012 | 03:15 PM
Just ran across this old vid. My son Kendall was Sponsored by Go at the time. He was running the 5 port, the last silver head version before the GxII.
He is running the yellow and red Kyosho. About 3 min in he caught Chad Bradley and passed him for the lead when Chad crashed. Unfortunatley we had a long pitstop when the rear screw on the fuel tank came out and the rear of tank came up when I pulled the lid open. He still managed to hang on to second to bump to the 1/2 main.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v3q_...eature=related
Rex
He is running the yellow and red Kyosho. About 3 min in he caught Chad Bradley and passed him for the lead when Chad crashed. Unfortunatley we had a long pitstop when the rear screw on the fuel tank came out and the rear of tank came up when I pulled the lid open. He still managed to hang on to second to bump to the 1/2 main.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v3q_...eature=related
Rex
06-03-2012 | 09:13 PM
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We just had our 3 day Auckland Champs event here. Big event down our way with a field of 75 (all but a couple of the top NZ drivers present).
GO factory team driver Craig Underwood took out the double, winning both 45 min Truggy A and Buggy A finals with the GXII-5RHO 3 needle carb motor. This was an awsome result for us locally
Craig will probably post on here soon regarding the performance of the 3 needle motors I'm sure.
The GXII-HO range just seems to be going from strength to strength.The new and improved MkII 3 needle carbs seem to add to the already smooth but strong power of the GXII-5RHO motor.
GO factory team driver Craig Underwood took out the double, winning both 45 min Truggy A and Buggy A finals with the GXII-5RHO 3 needle carb motor. This was an awsome result for us locally
Craig will probably post on here soon regarding the performance of the 3 needle motors I'm sure.
The GXII-HO range just seems to be going from strength to strength.The new and improved MkII 3 needle carbs seem to add to the already smooth but strong power of the GXII-5RHO motor.
Last edited by grizz1; 06-04-2012 at 02:46 PM.