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Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-20-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,225
Posted By Fly'n Fish

thank you everyone for the tips I think I can...

thank you everyone for the tips I think I can play around now and get this working. De-glazing is something I didnt do after I cooked the first clutch! also the holding on the ground is probably a...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-20-2014, 04:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,225
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Can you explain 'high performance' as it relates...

Can you explain 'high performance' as it relates to a clutch? I guess it means high spring preload so that you get more revs before the clutch engages. That could cause the clutch to burn too, to...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-20-2014, 01:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,225
Posted By Fly'n Fish

end play was spot on, just a tiny bit of end...

end play was spot on, just a tiny bit of end play. Also, I was looking at a video of Micahael salven putting the three clutch pieces onto the flywheel and he had them in the opposite way to what I...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-20-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,225
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Help with my burnt centax on my 966!!

Hi all,

I have a major problem with my 966 centax. I have a red clutch shoe(??), spring wound in to 1.2mm as per the setup book, clutch gap 0.7. I ran it ok once then second time out it was...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-15-2014, 04:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,713
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Yep, who gives a shit (we are talking toy cars...

Yep, who gives a shit (we are talking toy cars after all) but people are entitled to opinions none the less.....
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-15-2014, 02:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,713
Posted By Fly'n Fish

While we are slapping people who buy $250 setup...

While we are slapping people who buy $250 setup boards we should give ourselves a good slap too. There are people who wont eat tonight but i spent more on nitro for my toy car today then it would...
06-06-2014, 01:51 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 92,077
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Hi all, can anyone give me any clue as to how...

Hi all, can anyone give me any clue as to how good an engine an RB C10 is? I picked one up in a chassis an I can seem to find much about it anywhere. Good, bad? opinions please!
06-03-2014, 03:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 917
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Ok, they are working fine, I will just run them...

Ok, they are working fine, I will just run them and see what happens. I have a digital sanwa and it doesnt make a sound....

Thanks
06-03-2014, 03:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 917
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Savox making twitching sounds, help!

Hi Guys, pciked up some second hand savox servos, an SC-1267SG for the steering on my 1/8 onroad and it is twitching wherever it sits. You cant see it moving but there a the noises coming from it...
06-02-2014, 01:56 AM
Replies: 5,637
Views: 1,048,985
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Hi guys, I am having belt snap issues on my t4 in...

Hi guys, I am having belt snap issues on my t4 in modified. the rear belt is really getting chewed out, id say I have done twenty packs and three belts in the car, two xray and one crappy cso that...
06-02-2014, 12:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,592
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Fresh CA glue, I didnt know that it went off that...

Fresh CA glue, I didnt know that it went off that quickly!!!!

I have just gone through an extensive (and expensive) 'R and D program' (Race and Destroy program). I clean the bead of the tyres and...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-02-2014, 12:49 AM
Replies: 1,293
Views: 366,971
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Maybe the car isnt set-up properly, ie major...

Maybe the car isnt set-up properly, ie major tweak??
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-02-2014, 12:45 AM
Replies: 1,293
Views: 366,971
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Using a steel bell. No seized bearings as far as...

Using a steel bell. No seized bearings as far as I can tell. I think if you somehow seized the bearing it would make such a racket and your car would be creeping like mad, I dont think anyone (ie...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-02-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 1,293
Views: 366,971
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Swapping the tyres regularly will have them...

Swapping the tyres regularly will have them wearing evenly. I have noticed setups with different l/r chamber. I think this is a function of tyre wear too, that is if you get to much of a tapered...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
05-31-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1,293
Views: 366,971
Posted By Fly'n Fish

gents, I have a fairly wobbly clutch bell on my...

gents, I have a fairly wobbly clutch bell on my 966. I have new bearings so I think the where the bearings sit in the bell itself is worn but that doesnt make a lot of sense to me. I have a few old...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
05-22-2014, 01:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By Fly'n Fish

help identifying a serpent 1/8

Hi guys, I have picked up an older serpent 966 to get into 1/8 racing but it looks like there were a few models (TE, Evo), is there a big difference between them and how do I know which one I have?...
04-21-2014, 03:19 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 479,130
Posted By Fly'n Fish

I have seen that stuff, I will get some of that...

I have seen that stuff, I will get some of that and give it a go.



I have tried tape but is doesnt do a great job. Only lasts one race but it does have the advantage of being simple and...
04-20-2014, 04:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,758
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Machined! what might that be useful for. I...

Machined! what might that be useful for. I wonder how much power is lost in a gear... if it was machined you might save some of that but how much?
04-20-2014, 04:46 AM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 479,130
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Hi all, whats the best way to protect my...

Hi all,

whats the best way to protect my '14s chassis? I didnt think it would be getting worn so quick but we have concrete kerbs at the track and one major bump that I am certain I touch the...
04-19-2014, 03:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 40,574
Posted By Fly'n Fish

You have an intersting problem there! Maybe your...

You have an intersting problem there! Maybe your ESC has a problem? De-magnetising happens on dc motors with too much heat or current. Not to hijack the thread but does anyone have some good...
04-14-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,662
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Thanks for the input guys. Here is Australia the...

Thanks for the input guys. Here is Australia the Losi 5t is $1800 (with spektrum reciever, no tx) vs $1550 for a HPI 5SC (incl radio). If I buy a spektrum radio I think they might be $150, so...
04-14-2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,662
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Help selecting a 1/5 gas SCT

Hi All,

As per the title, I am looking to get a 1/5 gas SCT beast, what to get? I have been reading through the threads and I am leaning towards a HPI 5SC kit and then getting a motor and...
04-03-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2,320
Views: 479,130
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Yeah not sure what constitutes calling something...

Yeah not sure what constitutes calling something spring but i have seen very stiff springs allmost shatter when pushed past a certain point of deflection. So what is the final concencus on which...
03-27-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,357
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Smc are not perfect. I bought three and one...

Smc are not perfect. I bought three and one puffed second run. The other two are great though, just bad luck i guess
03-26-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,294
Posted By Fly'n Fish

Hey guys, a couple of extra questions! I have...

Hey guys, a couple of extra questions! I have heard a l lot about tires loosing traction as they get older. Can someone tell me how this works, i mean you might loose say10% in the first 30 minutes...
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