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Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-17-2024, 02:58 AM
Replies: 1,218
Views: 266,727
Posted By StupidHead

Looks good! I would also add a KC/D front camber...

Looks good! I would also add a KC/D front camber plate to get rid of the wonky ball cups.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-29-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By StupidHead

Sounds like you have put the diff in backwards....

Sounds like you have put the diff in backwards. Pull it back out and flip it left to right.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-23-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,153
Posted By StupidHead

I am constantly swapping receivers and...

I am constantly swapping receivers and transponders between cars and use velcro exclusively. Never in 15yrs of using it in racing has one come unstuck or been dislodged.

An ESC is too heavy for...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-13-2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 66,109
Posted By StupidHead

I've noticed looking at pics of the LD2/3 online,...

I've noticed looking at pics of the LD2/3 online, that there is a trend of only running 1 of the 2 upper bulkhead side screws (the ones that screw into the servo mount).

I see pics of the top...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
02-04-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,823
Posted By StupidHead

Back in the day, Novak ESC+motor combos used to...

Back in the day, Novak ESC+motor combos used to come with bullet connectors pre-installed. Speed Passion motors even had bullet connectors instead of solder tabs. Never had an issue with either.

I...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-14-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 16,948
Posted By StupidHead

I think getting used to the speed of a mod motor...

I think getting used to the speed of a mod motor is exactly the problem people are describing. In one breath you're told it's open season on motors, then in the next to just run something slower...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-08-2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 828
Posted By StupidHead

Oh, and some Madcap ones too.

Oh, and some Madcap ones too.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-08-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 828
Posted By StupidHead

I've got some JRX2 front arms that look like...

I've got some JRX2 front arms that look like bananas.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-04-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 16,948
Posted By StupidHead

100% agree with this and I have a perfect...

100% agree with this and I have a perfect example...

My 8yr old has recently moved out of 540(silvercan)/novice to run 4wd mod. At a recent vintage event (all 540 motors) my kid qualified 2/20 and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-31-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,090
Posted By StupidHead

Personally, I would be leaving the trans case in...

Personally, I would be leaving the trans case in clear just for the coolness of seeing all the bits spinning around in there (at least until it gets all greasy and black). I don't imagine the loads...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-31-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,090
Posted By StupidHead

This seems like a comparatively affordable way to...

This seems like a comparatively affordable way to get into an RC10. If you were trying to put together a runner from used parts, you would easily exceed the purchase price in the tub, shocks and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
09-22-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,175
Posted By StupidHead

Kyosho Velvet

Kyosho Velvet
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-28-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 222,052
Posted By StupidHead

Nice! I built mine up similar for a...

Nice!

I built mine up similar for a "vintage" 2wd day where the only rules were the car being rear motor.

i used an old SV +8 chassis with two new holes at the rear and 5mm chopped off to mount...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-11-2023, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,053
Posted By StupidHead

I use an old diff out drive held horizontally in...

I use an old diff out drive held horizontally in a vice, this stops the ball part of the driveshaft getting all minced up when you're hitting it and also holds it still. Give it a proper big hit with...
Forum: Racing Forum
06-27-2023, 11:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,739
Posted By StupidHead

Gaining hundredths of a second per lap is...

Gaining hundredths of a second per lap is pointless if you are on your lid after a traction roll, so you are probably better off having a car that is easier to drive. On carpet, a car with a slipper...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-15-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 105,344
Posted By StupidHead

That bulkhead was used on every iteration of the...

That bulkhead was used on every iteration of the Schumacher Cougar for 10 years. The earlier cars ran a top deck but evidently the bulkhead was so bullet proof, the later cars did away with the top...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-16-2022, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By StupidHead

The Ballistic is just a regular sensored...

The Ballistic is just a regular sensored brushless motor, so literally any sensored brushless ESC (that can run an 8.5T motor) will run it.

For your ESC, it could simply be the power switch - try...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-16-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 267,048
Posted By StupidHead

Spray the inside bottom inch blue parallel with...

Spray the inside bottom inch blue parallel with the ground so it looks like it still has fluid in it!
Forum: Micro and Mini Scales
07-11-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 882
Views: 291,383
Posted By StupidHead

Howdy All, I know I have seen this answered...

Howdy All,

I know I have seen this answered somewhere before (but where!?!?!), but could someone tell me whether any of the 2.0 transmission parts will fit into the original Mini-T. I've found a...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-05-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,171
Posted By StupidHead

The motor rotates the same direction as the...

The motor rotates the same direction as the wheels, giving more squat on acceleration. This is the same as a 4 gear setup as stated above.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-31-2022, 11:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By StupidHead

The only bits made by Velocity are the shock...

The only bits made by Velocity are the shock towers, the rest are AE and Tekno parts. If you can't find the shock towers then your only option is to make your own. Ideally you would need to borrow a...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-03-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2,234
Views: 824,542
Posted By StupidHead

I still use this basic method to get a starting...

I still use this basic method to get a starting point for every single car I build. I've built some mid motor vintage conversions and with no test time rocked up to races with cars that handle great....
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-21-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,434
Posted By StupidHead

I love machined aluminium as much as the next...

I love machined aluminium as much as the next guy, but how does this conversion improve the standard car?

It no longer has an adjustable battery location, the ability to adjust flex is removed...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-24-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 158,671
Posted By StupidHead

Use thinner oil

Use thinner oil
Forum: Australian Racing
11-14-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 16,982
Views: 1,336,620
Posted By StupidHead

Also a big thanks to all the 2WD guys for being...

Also a big thanks to all the 2WD guys for being good sports and letting Oscar run around with the "grown ups". Initially he was very worried and nervous, but after the first race he realised you're...
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