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Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-22-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,330
Posted By improvement54

What about the Jammin' X2-CRT? I had the...

What about the Jammin' X2-CRT?

I had the same questions as the OP a few months ago and ended up with the Jammin' X2-CRT mainly because of the popularity at a local track and the durability. I'm...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
04-22-2010, 07:48 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,333
Posted By improvement54

That's where I think you might be wrong. I'm...

That's where I think you might be wrong. I'm willing to bet that it's cheaper for the manufacturers to match them at the factory than it is to produce every piston and every sleeve to the exact same...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-14-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,646
Posted By improvement54

Yep, that's what I ended up doing. It's somewhat...

Yep, that's what I ended up doing. It's somewhat of a pain in the rear end to cut them right with dull lexan scissors, but it is soooo worth it. I got to try them out last week, and I'm hooked on...
Forum: Painting, Designs, Graphics and Photography
04-13-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 600
Posted By improvement54

Body hole question

This may be in the wrong forum, but I wasn't sure where to go with it. It's such a dumb question that I don't see it being asked often.

I just mounted my first truggy body a few weeks ago and I...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-13-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,261
Posted By improvement54

I use a pitman arm puller that I have in my 1:1...

I use a pitman arm puller that I have in my 1:1 scale tool collection. It works great, but it is heaver than the entire motor and clutch assembly.:lol:
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-19-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,391
Posted By improvement54

How do I make sure my clutch bearings are shimmed...

How do I make sure my clutch bearings are shimmed properly? I put the clutch bell on with the shims I have always used and give the bell a spin. I make sure they spin easily and the bell doesn't...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-19-2010, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By improvement54

I use one of those electric pancake griddles to...

I use one of those electric pancake griddles to heat my motor. It goes up to 400 degrees if needed. I make an aluminum foil "hat" to sit on top of the motor while it heats to help get the temps up....
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-19-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,710
Posted By improvement54

I bought a used motor off a local guy who had run...

I bought a used motor off a local guy who had run something in his motor that left an orangy/creamy colored film everywhere in the motor. I'm not sure what he used but the film wiped off pretty...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-19-2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 658
Posted By improvement54

I'm not too good at break-in, but remember that...

I'm not too good at break-in, but remember that the high speed needle controls how much fuel gets into carb so adjusting the high speed needle affects the adjustment of the low speed needle. If you...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-17-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,646
Posted By improvement54

On second thought...won't the hex extenders add...

On second thought...won't the hex extenders add quite a bit of additional rotating mass? I have not held one in my hand, but I would imagine that they would be fairly heavy.

Does anyone out there...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-15-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,646
Posted By improvement54

Cool. Thanks for all of the info. It looks like...

Cool. Thanks for all of the info. It looks like the 12 mm hex extenders will work well enough. I'll go that route so I can run zero offset wheels.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-15-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,646
Posted By improvement54

So wheel hex extenders won't cause a problem? I...

So wheel hex extenders won't cause a problem? I have seen them out there, but I wasn't sure if that was the right way to go or not.

I'll see what Steve and Taylor have to say.

Thanks.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-15-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,646
Posted By improvement54

AKA Tires with LPR Rims???

I will be running a Jammin' X2-CRT this year and I would like to try some AKA tires. I have read that the AKA tires are comparable to Proline's LPR line when it comes to sizing except that AKA tires...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-17-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By improvement54

Bumpity.

Bumpity.
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-15-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By improvement54

Yes, the prop starter is 12V only from what I can...

Yes, the prop starter is 12V only from what I can tell.
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-13-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By improvement54

To use the break-in bench, you bolt your motor...

To use the break-in bench, you bolt your motor to the engine mount, hook up the exhaust, fuel lines, carb linkage, and install the propeller on the crankshaft of the motor. The idea is that the...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-12-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By improvement54

Here are some pictures of what I've got. ...

Here are some pictures of what I've got.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/improvement54/RC%20Parts%20for%20Sale/IMG_4674.jpg
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Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-12-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By improvement54

Vspec carbs, Break-in Bench, Transmitters

For Sale or Trade

-2 O.S. V-Spec VZB 21C carbs - $40 each
-A homemade engine break-in stand patterned after Hudy Break-in Bench (HUD104140) includes pipe, tank, and airplane starter - $50
-Losi...
Forum: R/C Items: Wanted to Buy
02-11-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 188
Posted By improvement54

WTB: SR3100 Receiver and Futaba S9351 Servo

Please Delete this thread. Thanks.
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-08-2010, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By improvement54

You've got PM.

You've got PM.
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
02-01-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 551
Posted By improvement54

Trades only?

Trades only?
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
01-14-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 10,970
Posted By improvement54

Still available?

Still available?
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
11-06-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 973
Posted By improvement54

Need help locating a track

Are there any indoor dirt oval tracks in or near Rockford, IL? I'm traveling up there next week for work and I'd like to experience a new track while I'm up there.
Forum: Kansas/Missouri Racing
10-16-2009, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,875
Posted By improvement54

I had a great time on Thursday night running the...

I had a great time on Thursday night running the slash on the dirt oval! I had no idea it would be that fast or do as well as it did. I could really throw that thing into the corners more than I...
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