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Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-12-2008, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,243
Posted By haulin79

Someone should do a simple single or double-blind...

Someone should do a simple single or double-blind test to see if the driver can truly tell if there is a difference.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_experiment if you care to learn more.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-02-2008, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,757
Posted By haulin79

I think one of the most unique features of the FS...

I think one of the most unique features of the FS is the "independent" front and rear slippers.

What other 1/10 scale buggies have this feature?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-01-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,010
Posted By haulin79

Cheezburger, Higher voltage will generate a...

Cheezburger,

Higher voltage will generate a higher current at a given rpm. (I=V/R)

torque cross rpm = power

therefore

if you increase voltage, you will also increase power at a given rpm.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-26-2008, 05:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,798
Posted By haulin79

I was choosing between a B44, Durga and SP-5. ...

I was choosing between a B44, Durga and SP-5.

I bought the SP-5 RTR.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-23-2008, 06:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,794
Posted By haulin79

"Losi" is just a brand name now. If you want...

"Losi" is just a brand name now.

If you want a "real" Losi 1/10 4WD buggy you should follow the people that were responsible for their winning creations; Gil, the engineers, the racers.

Gil...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-23-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,794
Posted By haulin79

When I spoke with Curtis Husting (son of the...

When I spoke with Curtis Husting (son of the founder of AE and now the R&D head at AE) about six months ago, he said that they hired the head CAD designer from Losi.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-23-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,794
Posted By haulin79

I was trying to make the point that it would be...

I was trying to make the point that it would be easy for Losi to make a Shaft Drive 1/10 scale buggy.

I am 99% sure the XX4 is belt drive and that the 8ight is shaft drive.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-23-2008, 05:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,794
Posted By haulin79

Buy a Losi e-8ight and make a shorter chassis...

Buy a Losi e-8ight and make a shorter chassis with shorter arms and drive shafts...you will then have a new 1/10 scale Losi 4WD!
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-21-2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,757
Posted By haulin79

I have a zx-5. What do you guys recommend for...

I have a zx-5. What do you guys recommend for foam tires?

We have a parking lot at work that a couple of us want to race on.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-20-2008, 01:45 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,339
Posted By haulin79

The first factory electric 1/8 scale buggy was...

The first factory electric 1/8 scale buggy was Caster Racing's EX-1:
http://casterracingusa.com/images/P/_DSC9239ms.JPG
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-20-2008, 12:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,339
Posted By haulin79

The racers' adage: Race On Sunday, Sell On...

The racers' adage:

Race On Sunday, Sell On Monday
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-13-2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,532
Posted By haulin79

There's a lot of great things with 1/8 scale 4wd...

There's a lot of great things with 1/8 scale 4wd for durability compared with 1/10 scale racers:

1. gear diffs
2. center diffs for great steering and may eliminate the need for a slipper
3....
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-13-2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,532
Posted By haulin79

Take this 1/10 scale Nitro from Kyosho and make...

Take this 1/10 scale Nitro from Kyosho and make it electric,
it even has a center diff!
http://www.kyosho.com/eng/products/rc/detail.html?product_id=102632
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-12-2008, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,180
Posted By haulin79

I think the rule came from REAL racing where it...

I think the rule came from REAL racing where it is more difficult to see backwards. Thus the higher risk of getting into an accident.

In RC, a person that would run into someone going BACKWARDS is...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-11-2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,757
Posted By haulin79

Is he even using Kyosho front arms at all? Here...

Is he even using Kyosho front arms at all?
Here is a pic of the SP front arms from the Kyosho website:
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/pictures/kits/cars/30077/30077-05l.jpg
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-11-2008, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 617
Posted By haulin79

Yes, weight distribution and high center of...

Yes, weight distribution and high center of gravity are the keys to your problem with wheelies.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-11-2008, 11:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,532
Posted By haulin79

I think the reason Kyosho is "behind" with their...

I think the reason Kyosho is "behind" with their ZX-5 RTR is because you can buy the upgrade "service packs":

LAW35 will convert it to a SP suspension
LAW38 plus above will convert it to a FS...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-11-2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 617
Posted By haulin79

You are right, lower weight will help reduce...

You are right, lower weight will help reduce parts breakage.

Interesting idea you have, reduce weight but keep "power to weight ratio" the same by:

1. going to a lighter 380 size brushless...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-11-2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,532
Posted By haulin79

Those companies seem to like to make 2 versions...

Those companies seem to like to make 2 versions of a concept:
-one that wins the championships
-a cheap RTR version of above

So until a beefier version fits one of the two categories above, it...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-09-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,109
Posted By haulin79

And of course you'd be talking to Gil Losi at...

And of course you'd be talking to Gil Losi at Kyosho USA because there are no more Losi's at the Losi company.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-07-2008, 07:35 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,757
Posted By haulin79

If you want a one-way with a front ball diff, it...

If you want a one-way with a front ball diff, it sounds like they would have to put the one-way in the front wheel hubs like they did with the 4wd's of the early 90's.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-06-2008, 11:42 PM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,757
Posted By haulin79

Two possible benefits: 1. Slightly reduced...

Two possible benefits:
1. Slightly reduced moment of inertia because more mass is centered. Result, better cornering.
2. Potentially better or worse shock damage from collisions.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-06-2008, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,757
Posted By haulin79

You can even make the shaft one-way adjustable by...

You can even make the shaft one-way adjustable by adding a friction coupling using something like o-rings and shrink tubing to add resistance between the shaft and one-way...so that the one-way won't...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-06-2008, 12:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,286
Posted By haulin79

Not just any maple syrup, CANADIAN maple syrup....

Not just any maple syrup, CANADIAN maple syrup. It's better on pancakes too.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-06-2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By haulin79

You are likely correct in the cause of your gear...

You are likely correct in the cause of your gear stripping.

Yes, the slipper is designed to be a gear saver.

Your gear stripping problem likely would not have happened if you used the shaft...
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