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Forum: Nitro Off-Road
12-21-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 508
Views: 229,415
Posted By MattFL

You don't need a fuel filter, there is one in the...

You don't need a fuel filter, there is one in the tank already. For me the original fuel line was fine. The motor was not very good, the bearings had air leaks. I changed to an OS engine and the...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
12-04-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Posted By MattFL

Air temps and power

I am curious how many other people notice the drastic power increase that I do when it gets cool outside. I've got an OS .18 running Odonnel RTR 20% fuel (kyosho dbx 1/10). The motor and fuel...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
11-22-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,684
Posted By MattFL

If you don't mind 1/10 scale then the Kyosho DBX...

If you don't mind 1/10 scale then the Kyosho DBX is a great starter buggy. $220 ready to run at a-main. After replacing the motor with an OS and the steering servo with a much better one it's an...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
10-18-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 957
Posted By MattFL

In general, air cooled engines should be kept...

In general, air cooled engines should be kept clean. Dirt is an insulator, like you wearing a jacket, and when dirt builds up it prevents the engine from cooling as it should. Stains aren't a big...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
10-13-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,602
Posted By MattFL

I don't race, but I did recently replace my...

I don't race, but I did recently replace my clutch pads with new aluminum pads and a softer spring. What I noticed is the clutch locks up at a much lower RPM and doesn't slip much at all once the...
Forum: Buyer/Seller dispute and discussion forum
10-11-2010, 04:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,698
Posted By MattFL

If your order required international shipping...

If your order required international shipping then that can take a while. Especially if it gets hung up in customs, which isn't the sellers fault.
Forum: Buyer/Seller dispute and discussion forum
10-08-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,698
Posted By MattFL

Time to dispute the charges with your cc company....

Time to dispute the charges with your cc company. If the parts ever show up you can be sure he gets paid, but don't miss your window of opportunity in case they don't. I am not sure where you are,...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
10-05-2010, 02:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,372
Posted By MattFL

Don't forget that the price of the buggy is not...

Don't forget that the price of the buggy is not it. You have to buy fuel, batteries, glow starter, fuel bottle, etc.. so you're going to drop at least $50 or more on suppoet equipment. Add a...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
10-04-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,372
Posted By MattFL

Odds are you are going to break stuff on your...

Odds are you are going to break stuff on your first car, at least I did. So my advice is decide if you want to get in for cheap knowing that you won't have top of the line parts but it won't cost...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-27-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,664
Posted By MattFL

Something to keep in mind; whatever you use for...

Something to keep in mind; whatever you use for ARO is going to be lubricating your bearings and other parts for the first couple minutes after start up. Some oils like 3-in-1, wd40, ets are find...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-23-2010, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By MattFL

cheap offroad tire source needed

Can anyone give me a source for cheap offroad tires? I bash only, no racing, and my area is half deep grass and half cement so my tires go quickly and $16/pair is just too much. This is for a...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-20-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 603
Posted By MattFL

I just got the ofna myself, works great in my dbx...

I just got the ofna myself, works great in my dbx and it's tiny.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-15-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 41,272
Posted By MattFL

I started with the Kyosho DBX, $220 from a-main. ...

I started with the Kyosho DBX, $220 from a-main. Closer to $260 once you get the fuel, fuel bottle, glow battery, etc.. I think it is a fantastic buggy for the price. It's not perfect, but it is...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
09-10-2010, 06:27 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 16,196
Posted By MattFL

This is not correct. The (very old) rules of MX...

This is not correct. The (very old) rules of MX racing allowed 450cc 4-strokes to race with 250cc 2-strokes, but back in the day before 4-strokes were developed 2-strokes had such a weight advantage...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
09-10-2010, 06:11 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 16,196
Posted By MattFL

That thing is awesome! Without knowing the...

That thing is awesome! Without knowing the driver skill or setup there's no way to really compare it, but as a toy that 4-stroke is sweet.

Just for a talking point, here's a (several year old)...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-08-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,957
Posted By MattFL

This gets my vote. My Kyosho motor was like...

This gets my vote. My Kyosho motor was like this; the LSN is in the carb slide, and if you screw it in too far it starts pushing the slide open, just like you're turning up the idle. If your carb...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
09-06-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,155
Posted By MattFL

I use the Odonnell 20% rtr blend in my OS .18 and...

I use the Odonnell 20% rtr blend in my OS .18 and it works great. Super easy to tune, and it definitely has lots of oil in it. After burning a tank in the back yard, if I tilt the car around there...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-02-2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,547
Posted By MattFL

I have the DBX, which is the same motor as the...

I have the DBX, which is the same motor as the DST. For me the settings in the manual were insanely rich, it wouldn't even run at the break-in settings. And that motor runs really hot. Mine went...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-31-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,761
Posted By MattFL

I see your engine is not an OS, I apologize I...

I see your engine is not an OS, I apologize I thought it was since you were using an OS glow plug. Just for clarification on the 18% oil issue, here is the response that I received from OS about...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-31-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,761
Posted By MattFL

18% oil is correct, email OS directly and ask...

18% oil is correct, email OS directly and ask like I did. OS tech help is fantastic. I now use Odonnell 20% RTR blend in my OS .18 and it runs spectacularly. Tuning is brainless, very easy. Try...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-31-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By MattFL

small screw driver for tuning. batteries for tx...

small screw driver for tuning. batteries for tx and the car. A couple glow plugs. Find out what parts commonly break on that car and pick up a few. :) Get fuel with really good oil. My first...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-31-2010, 06:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,417
Posted By MattFL

I started with a Kyosho DBX buggy. This is by...

I started with a Kyosho DBX buggy. This is by all accounts an entry level buggy, but it was a great introduction to the hobby. It was inexpensive (rtr for $220) and parts are readily available...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-24-2010, 11:56 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 12,711
Posted By MattFL

I still moto when I can. RC was always my future...

I still moto when I can. RC was always my future bobby for when I got too old or hurt for other hobbies (moto, wakeboarding, etc..)... well, a wife and kids really slowed down my moto schedule so...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-23-2010, 04:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By MattFL

I'm not really worried about the batteries going...

I'm not really worried about the batteries going dead, more about loosing signal. When my buggy flips upside down sometimes I momentarily loose signal and the engine will sometimes race for a second...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-22-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By MattFL

Which failsafe for DBX, 6V Alkaline, analog receiver?

I'm going to add a failsafe to my Kyosho DBX and not sure which to get? I use 4AA Alkaline batteries in the receiver, and I think the analog Kyosho brand receiver is actually made by Futaba. Is...
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