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Forum: Vintage Forum
11-08-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 541
Posted By asciibaron

AYK Radiant small chain tension

i'm working on my AYK Radiant which has been in storage for over 30 years. the small chain seems very loose, but if i remove a link, it's extremely tight... getting the shaft into the bushings in the...
Forum: Vintage Forum
11-03-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,586
Posted By asciibaron

I'm really looking forward to getting the AYK...

I'm really looking forward to getting the AYK running again, I recall it being a ton of fun to run.



Thank you, it has been a very long time since these have run and they need just a little...
Forum: Vintage Forum
11-02-2022, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,586
Posted By asciibaron

Restoring my vintage car collection

Back in the 80's I was bitten by the RC car bug. My first car was a Kyosho Pegasus. I beat the heck out of that thing, sadly it was stolen from my back porch in August of 1986. I replaced it with a...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-02-2022, 07:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,776
Posted By asciibaron

Thank you for the replies and suggestions. At...

Thank you for the replies and suggestions. At this time, I'm not interested in racing or going to a track... I want something to take to the park and to run on the trails that are a 5 minute walk...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-01-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,776
Posted By asciibaron

returning after 30 years...

I created this account 13 years ago (You last visited: 07-22-2009 at 11:59 PM) as I had planned to return to the hobby but life got in the way. I recently dug out my old cars and have decided now is...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-26-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By asciibaron

i know there is a reason i have been trying to...

i know there is a reason i have been trying to relocate to Ohio - that Columbus site is nice.

-steve
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-25-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By asciibaron

this is just disheartening. i have no desire to...

this is just disheartening. i have no desire to run trucks, esp. a Slash - regardless of how stupid fun they are... it's not my thing. i'm into smooth, consistent precision driving and 1/10th...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-25-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By asciibaron

it's a truckers paradise

seems that there really isn't much in the way of buggy racing in the area. only a single class for buggy racers - modified. the guy told me i might want to reconsider if i hadn't bought a buggy...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-23-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,224
Posted By asciibaron

4wd is more complex and takes more time to...

4wd is more complex and takes more time to maintain. one gear box is problem enough ;)

-steve
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-23-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By asciibaron

none at the moment - the county park 15 minutes...

none at the moment - the county park 15 minutes away is building a new one and there is another one 40 minutes away that is being rebuilt to fix drainage issues.

i am attempting to put together a...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-23-2009, 03:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By asciibaron

i've made a decision... i bid on and and now...

i've made a decision...

i bid on and and now awaiting a used Team Factory B4 from eBay. the car is missing the wheels and the rear wing and has some upgrades and a bunch of spares for the common...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-23-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,605
Posted By asciibaron

i'm not a die-hard racer - i'm just getting back...

i'm not a die-hard racer - i'm just getting back into the hobby after 18 years. i'm looking to have fun and race occasionally right now - nothing major, just 1 weekend a month or so. i'm setting up...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
06-22-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 742
Posted By asciibaron

does a RX come with the DX2.0 - if so, i'm...

does a RX come with the DX2.0 - if so, i'm interested.

-steve
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-22-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,605
Posted By asciibaron

the luxury of starting anew

i don't have any components from years past i would consider carrying forward. i basically get to start fresh, but luckily i came to this forum first to get some help and guidance. another plus is...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-22-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By asciibaron

i have several trophies, albeit from the local...

i have several trophies, albeit from the local track, but trophies never-the-less that prove this rule. as i stated previously, i like to setup a neutral car and then figure out what i need to...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-22-2009, 09:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By asciibaron

the most important adjustment is the driver. i...

the most important adjustment is the driver. i try to get that sorted out first and then deal with the car ;)

i typically set the car pretty neutral and then leave it alone. if i'm seeing a...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-22-2009, 09:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By asciibaron

i will be staying clear of the 1/8th scale stuff...

i will be staying clear of the 1/8th scale stuff right now. i just want to get my feet wet with a decent car, something akin to my JRX-2. when i bought it in 1989 (wow) it was the only choice - the...
Forum: Track Locator Forum
06-22-2009, 04:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By asciibaron

new track in Anne Arundel County, MD

talked to the Parks and Rec people and they told me there will be a new off-road track at the Brandon Woods park, near the intersection of Solly Road and Ft. Smallwood Road. the track is being built...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-21-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By asciibaron

i spent a few hours reviewing these - it's very...

i spent a few hours reviewing these - it's very hard to judge the difference.

the Kyosho is very nice, and having owned high end Kyosho previously (sold an Optima to fund the JRX-2) i have...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-21-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By asciibaron

such as????

such as????
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-21-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By asciibaron

i could probably pull the motor and electronics...

i could probably pull the motor and electronics out of my JRX, but the ESC is an old Novak T-4 with no reverse. reverse would have been handy back when i was racing - marshals aren't always in the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-21-2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By asciibaron

the RTR B4 seems like a good deal at the local...

the RTR B4 seems like a good deal at the local shop - under $200 for the car, ESC, motor, and radio. granted the ESC, motor, and radio are compromise items i'm sure, but it gets me up and running...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-21-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By asciibaron

what chassis does the kit come with? -steve

what chassis does the kit come with?

-steve
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-21-2009, 05:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By asciibaron

i looked at a B4 today, but it was sealed in the...

i looked at a B4 today, but it was sealed in the box so i couldn't really get a good look at the design, ease of maintenance, or ease of dialing in the setup. the price was right for a RTR with...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-21-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,871
Posted By asciibaron

Land of confusion

i spent a few hours this weekend playing with my vintage Team Losi JRX. i forgot how much fun R/C cars can be - i simply put them in a box 17 years ago and walked away. i decided to shelve the...
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