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06-11-2003, 12:56 AM
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Posted By chownr

Best place to mail order Evo III (Stateside)?

Hi guys, newby to the Tamiya forums but just love the look and reviews the Evo III is getting and got to buy one. Howvere they are extremely expensive in the UK so want to save myself some monbey by...
02-12-2003, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,399
Posted By chownr

Spraying spoilers?

Guys

Can anyone tell me the best way to paint a wing and end plates. I have tried painting the underside of the wing with the inside of the wing end plates and also just the outside of the wing...
10-25-2002, 12:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 932
Posted By chownr

Guys Many thanks for your replies. Guess I...

Guys

Many thanks for your replies. Guess I deserve the banter about being a pommy b*&^%$$£d. No Im not on tour with the cricket team - wouldnt waste my money on them. Guess Im going to be...
10-24-2002, 04:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 932
Posted By chownr

Thumbs up British Racer seeks Aussy links!

Guys

Im coming out to Australia next month for approx 3 months based in Sydney. when Im out I want to continue my racing so will need to buy some gear once I get out there. Can you please give...
03-19-2002, 07:25 AM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,247,725
Posted By chownr

R-Anderson The chatter could be coming from a...

R-Anderson
The chatter could be coming from a number of sources. Is anything damaged on that front corner? Bent CVD, hinge pin? Also if you are on full lock there can be a problem with the CVD...
03-19-2002, 02:02 AM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,247,725
Posted By chownr

Roborat Have a look at Mark Dawsons...

Roborat

Have a look at Mark Dawsons explanation at the following XXXs explained (http://www.fictionlab.com/losifaq/drivetrain.htm)

Rich
03-19-2002, 12:45 AM
Replies: 24,740
Views: 8,092,956
Posted By chownr

I think a lot of guys use the mesh drywall tapoe...

I think a lot of guys use the mesh drywall tapoe that you can get from any hardware store. I seem to recall seeing a thread on the HPI forum web-pages (concours section)

Rich
03-14-2002, 02:33 AM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,247,725
Posted By chownr

Harris You can view Titanium racing website...

Harris

You can view Titanium racing website using this link Titanium racing (http://www.titaniumracing.com)

Its noit the most detailed website but gives you an idea of what they are working...
03-14-2002, 02:01 AM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,247,725
Posted By chownr

Yes Ive tried them. In the rear they are...

Yes Ive tried them. In the rear they are excellent and a definite improvement. In the front I pulled the axle joining pin through the CVD after a couple of runs - I think it is to do with the...
03-11-2002, 07:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,956
Posted By chownr

What makes a good off-road track?

Guys

My local club is moving to a new venue and we pretty much have carte-blanche as to what we do in terms of layout and features of the track. So guys what in your opinion makes the best...
Forum: Racing Forum
03-11-2002, 06:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 533
Posted By chownr

What makes a good off-road track?

Sorry guys misposted - see off-raod section
03-06-2002, 11:59 PM
Replies: 14,361
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Posted By chownr

Basically they take steering away from the car. ...

Basically they take steering away from the car. if you are running the kit blocks (O deg) and put the 4 deg ones on you will notice that the car does not turn into the corner so abruptly and that...
03-05-2002, 11:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,059
Posted By chownr

My Local club has just bought the new KO system...

My Local club has just bought the new KO system and run it for the first time last week. Apparently there was a problem with some of the cheaper receivers (I think iut was Acoms) because they dont...
03-05-2002, 12:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,033
Posted By chownr

yes please post it soon Anyone else...

yes

please post it soon

Anyone else loaded with inspiration?
03-05-2002, 12:09 AM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,247,725
Posted By chownr

The easiest way of taking ball joints off that I...

The easiest way of taking ball joints off that I have found is to simply rotate the ball joint about 90deg using a pair of needle nose pliers. Works every time and doesnt stress other chassis...
03-04-2002, 03:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,033
Posted By chownr

Paint-jobs

Ive just bought a new XXX for the upcoming off road season but I am lacking inspiration for the colour scheme to spray it. My normal colours are blue, fluoro yellow and silver/grey. anyone feeling...
03-01-2002, 12:50 AM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,247,725
Posted By chownr

Yok guy Yes as Mr losi suggests try running...

Yok guy

Yes as Mr losi suggests try running 2deg caster rather than 4. I have found that doing this is very beneficial. also as Mr losi also suggests if the front shocks are more upright thaen...
02-27-2002, 11:55 PM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,247,725
Posted By chownr

re Titanium stuff

Brandon

I havent got a clue what grade they use but Im sure if you e-mail them theyd be pleased to help

Rich
02-27-2002, 06:07 AM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,247,725
Posted By chownr

Its round about $45. You can see the other...

Its round about $45.

You can see the other Titanium stuff they do (diff outdrives, cvds, hinge pins etc etc) at their web site http://www.titaniumracing.com/site.html

i dont know whether they...
02-26-2002, 11:53 PM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,247,725
Posted By chownr

re Titanium screw sets

Sydewynder

Titanium racing in the UK does a complete Ti screw set for £33. Ive not yet bought one but consider it to be good value for money at that price!!

Rich
02-26-2002, 06:14 AM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,247,725
Posted By chownr

Hey MDM3 where do you get those cool graphics...

Hey MDM3 where do you get those cool graphics from? The smiley going up in the space ship is great!!

Rich

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02-26-2002, 04:32 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 24,912
Posted By chownr

Talking Setups, new cars and choices

Im gonna buy a 2wd drive buggy for this summers off road series in the Uk (club level only) and was wondering what you guys think. I currently run a XXXs and enjoy reasonable success at club level...
02-25-2002, 07:41 AM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,247,725
Posted By chownr

The CVD is the description for the whole drive...

The CVD is the description for the whole drive assembly from the diff outdrive through to the wheel connection on the stub axle. CVD stands for constant velocity driveshaft. The dogbone is as its...
02-22-2002, 12:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,596
Posted By chownr

How to shim my cobra pro com lathe?

Guys
Ive just bought a second hand cobra pro com lathe and am unsure how to shim the armature to stop it moving. Any advice? Also the armature seems to bounce (vibrate) approximately 1/2 way...
02-12-2002, 11:03 PM
Replies: 14,361
Views: 1,247,725
Posted By chownr

Front C arms the weakest link?

Guys
when I first got my XXXs I went through a bad patch of breaking front c arms almost every meeting I went to although to be honest it was probably because I was going much faster than I ever...
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