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05-15-2024, 10:23 AM
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Posted By belewis01

Good discussion regarding spool vs ....... diffs....

Good discussion regarding spool vs ....... diffs. Thanks.

After watching the video of the last race, I have decided to order a bucket of driving skill instead of a spool. ....... and some killa...
05-12-2024, 10:55 PM
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Views: 210,134
Posted By belewis01

My GT12 is getting pretty dialed - is anyone...

My GT12 is getting pretty dialed - is anyone using a spool? Currently running a ball diff.
05-10-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,011
Posted By belewis01

Looks like Absolute Hobbyz is a distributer -...

Looks like Absolute Hobbyz is a distributer - maybe they can help

https://www.absolutehobbyz.com/crm.asp?action=contactus
05-10-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 624
Posted By belewis01

That is what I thought I saw as well - will find...

That is what I thought I saw as well - will find out tomorrow when I am back at the track with my modified charge cable.
04-28-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 624
Posted By belewis01

Thank you all - I have been reluctant to "just...

Thank you all - I have been reluctant to "just try it". Didn't know there were commercial solutions out there already.

Thanks again!
04-27-2024, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 624
Posted By belewis01

1s charge cable for ICharger?

Recently started racing 1/12 scale on carpet, with 1S batteries - I have been charging using my I-Charger and normal 2S charge cable, but I have been told 1S batteries would charge faster using a 1S...
04-24-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By belewis01

I think it is Avery masking film - nice material...

I think it is Avery masking film - nice material to work with
https://uscutter.com/Avery-Dennison-SF100-Paint-Mask/
03-28-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 50,117
Views: 6,721,242
Posted By belewis01

Best way to measure tire diameter? I assume it's...

Best way to measure tire diameter? I assume it's calipers, which I find somewhat not precise, but maybe there is a secret pro technique unknown to this 12 scale novice?

Thanks...
Forum: Rookie Zone
03-27-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,563
Posted By belewis01

How in the world did you find and revive this 10...

How in the world did you find and revive this 10 year old thread?

And why?
03-20-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,779
Posted By belewis01

I will be in Pomona in about 3 weeks with our 2...

I will be in Pomona in about 3 weeks with our 2 teams from NorCal for the state finals of the Horizon Fuel Cell Grand Prix. The chassis is RJ Speed, the silver cylinder is compressed hydrogen and the...
03-20-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16,850
Views: 4,294,348
Posted By belewis01

Sorry, what?

Sorry, what?
03-11-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1,406
Views: 275,058
Posted By belewis01

Yes - super old thread, but, a friend built me a...

Yes - super old thread, but, a friend built me a Top Rebel with an aftermarket aluminum chassis and I am using it for GT12R. I just cut a carbon chassis so I can get the weight down, and I was...
03-04-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,702
Posted By belewis01

That is a monster discharge bank! I built a...

That is a monster discharge bank! I built a smaller version discharge bank for 2S and powered the fans off the 12V power supply ( with step down VR ) and a thermal switch to run the fans after the...
03-04-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1,977
Views: 604,494
Posted By belewis01

This is how I did it. ...

This is how I did it.

https://www.rctech.net/forum/showpost.php?p=15869973&postcount=1773

BTW - there are several U Tube videos on this as well
03-04-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16,850
Views: 4,294,348
Posted By belewis01

That's not right ..... at minimum it looks like...

That's not right ..... at minimum it looks like the lower arm bushing needs to be replaced. Newer cars will have a replaceable upper and lower metal bushing, and have very little slop.
02-29-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By belewis01

My experience with Horizon from the airplane side...

My experience with Horizon from the airplane side has been good. Typically if you go through the service techs and send something in, they often fix stuff and not charge you, or sell you a newer...
02-25-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 210,134
Posted By belewis01

Ran my GT12 R yesterday at a new black carpet...

Ran my GT12 R yesterday at a new black carpet track - literally 14 hours out of the wrapper. Pretty bumpy in spots, but big and tons of fun. Base set up was pretty good, but since it was a practice...
02-22-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 210,134
Posted By belewis01

Thanks for explaining that - makes sense, ...

Thanks for explaining that - makes sense,



Thanks - will work on this - unfortunately, there does not appear to be any ball diff sets available in North America - I did not look for X Ray due...
02-21-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 210,134
Posted By belewis01

Thanks for the great suggestions ESC change is...

Thanks for the great suggestions
ESC change is not an option at this time - I have obligations. The servo is listed at 29 grams. Ball diff and carbon axle is a good idea which I will look into. A...
02-21-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 210,134
Posted By belewis01

LOL - here you go - learn me :) It's a Top...

LOL - here you go - learn me :)
It's a Top Racing - some version of the Rebel from about 2015? Team Powers V4 motor, Team Powers ESC, Sanwa RX, JR servo, Sunpadow 8000 mah, Phat Racing type F body,...
02-21-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 210,134
Posted By belewis01

Sorry - totally bonked that one - I'm at 790 -...

Sorry - totally bonked that one - I'm at 790 - spec is 730.
02-21-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 210,134
Posted By belewis01

New to the class, and 1/12th scale in general. My...

New to the class, and 1/12th scale in general. My car weighs 790 grams, aluminum chassis, 8000 mah battery, body is almost 60 grams. All my 1/10 scales I can meet min weights when set up for asphalt...
02-15-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 39,500
Posted By belewis01

This one? ...

This one?
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IVaAoc5ZO7XE-secPfNui8l7aIpOG31W
02-15-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 210,134
Posted By belewis01

Can someone suggest a class with no drama? To...

Can someone suggest a class with no drama? To slow for modified ......
02-11-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 75,930
Posted By belewis01

I would imagine the weight gain is very small -...

I would imagine the weight gain is very small - does your CAD give you a weight prediction? In Fusion 360 I use the properties tab and the weight prediction has been very accurate, usually within...
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