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Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-18-2005, 02:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

yeah he said he will try. He reckons he will do...

yeah he said he will try. He reckons he will do it in 10 minutes. Fair play if he does, we tried everything. If not, he said he will send replacement.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-18-2005, 12:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

The reason i haven't contacted HPI is because it...

The reason i haven't contacted HPI is because it costs a lot to call them, plus to send it back. The engine wan't going backwards as if you tried to turn the engine backwards, it just wouldnt go....
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-16-2005, 10:29 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

Well, thanks for all your generous help ...

Well, thanks for all your generous help :flaming:

Anyway, i took it to a shop today, and they said it will be £25 an HOUR to just look at it. No chance.


THe ebay seller has now changed, and...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-15-2005, 11:10 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

I have tried every needle combination possible on...

I have tried every needle combination possible on this car now. It is definately not the settings. I'm afraid im not prepared to spend any more money on this car now.

RIP RTR3

RTR my arse
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-14-2005, 02:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

sorry, iv tried that one too. it was suggested on...

sorry, iv tried that one too. it was suggested on the dvd that came with it. it did make it easier to turn, but alas no start. I have a new plug already i replaced it yesterday for a new one, still...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-14-2005, 01:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

no, it was just the same. The problem is the...

no, it was just the same. The problem is the engine. its SO hard to turn
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-14-2005, 12:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

i think its pretty much obvious this is dead now....

i think its pretty much obvious this is dead now. Nothing will work. I have tried absolutely everything. I've put it back in the box while i cool down, but i will probably just bin it. Its not worth...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-14-2005, 12:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

ok, i just tried following HPI's settings. No...

ok, i just tried following HPI's settings. No change. Tried it on box with 1/4 open, 1/2 open and full. Nothing.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-14-2005, 11:50 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

iv followed the DVD that came with it to try and...

iv followed the DVD that came with it to try and set it back to factory settings, but they dont work either so
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-14-2005, 11:40 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

yes, i did try and start it with the air filter...

yes, i did try and start it with the air filter off, only that time tho. its on now, but makes no difference. iv moved the idle screw in adn out as far as possible
it will not start.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-14-2005, 11:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

ok, im goin to give this one more chance then its...

ok, im goin to give this one more chance then its in the bin. I still think it is the settings. The thing is, i think they were WAY out to begin with, and they certainly are now. Can anyone give me...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-14-2005, 11:09 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

im not really persuaded by the shop, they didnt...

im not really persuaded by the shop, they didnt really seem to know what they were doing.

ANyway, i ordered the stuff 2 weeks ago, before i knew about this problem. THe thing is, i bought this...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-14-2005, 10:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

well, they could not start it. I've had it back,...

well, they could not start it. I've had it back, and through the post today, i've recieved a brand new batch of tornado fuel, brand new glow plug and battery. I've put them all in and guess what?...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-13-2005, 12:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

Well, i took it into my local hobby shop, and...

Well, i took it into my local hobby shop, and guess what. they cant start it either. I left it for them to keep trying but as of yet, i dont think they have managed to start it :(
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-12-2005, 03:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

i just called a friend. Apparently its my fuel....

i just called a friend. Apparently its my fuel. The mcdonnel fuel does not ignite in glow starters
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-12-2005, 03:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

yeah,, i changed the needle settings to what they...

yeah,, i changed the needle settings to what they said in the DVD. no change
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-12-2005, 02:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

and waste even more money on this thing? you must...

and waste even more money on this thing? you must be joking
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-12-2005, 02:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

i bought it from ebay tho. it will cose £20 to...

i bought it from ebay tho. it will cose £20 to send it back. It was BRAND NEW still sealed in the box. Can't belive this thing wont work. In the bin for this lad
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-12-2005, 01:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

if i knew they were this bad, i would never have...

if i knew they were this bad, i would never have gone near them. They are definately not worth this effort.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-12-2005, 01:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

I cant believe how crap these nitros really are....

I cant believe how crap these nitros really are. THis is the first one i have ever bought. All my previous ones were electric. I can safely say, this will be my last.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-12-2005, 01:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

ok, i just tried everything you typed there, in...

ok, i just tried everything you typed there, in order, and properly. Nothing has changed :(

This one is going back to the shop
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-12-2005, 01:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

ok, i have a BRAND NEW GLOW PLUG AND BATTERY NOW ...

ok, i have a BRAND NEW GLOW PLUG AND BATTERY NOW

I will print this page out, and do what you said. Be back soon....
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-12-2005, 01:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

I really do appreciate your help guys, but i have...

I really do appreciate your help guys, but i have tried all of this. Last night, i emptied the fuel tank, pulled out the glow plug, and left the car to drain out overnight. This mornin i come to try...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-12-2005, 10:18 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

I have changed the glow plug battery, the glow...

I have changed the glow plug battery, the glow plug, and the roto start battery. I have tried turning the needle 1/8 over, and in every position i can think of. I pinched the fuel pipe like you said,...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-12-2005, 09:16 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,410
Posted By jimhaddon

Thanks

I just tried it, but nothing. In the video, the roto is at full charge, its just so difficult to turn. I emptied the exhaust, some yellow stuff came out of it, but still, its really difficult to...
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