R/C Tech Forums - Search Results
R/C Tech Forums

Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Community
Wiki Posts
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Frank McKinney
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Forum: Monster Trucks
09-18-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,771
Posted By Frank McKinney

That is...massively impressive. Gotta do a video...

That is...massively impressive. Gotta do a video of it driving!
Forum: Monster Trucks
09-17-2014, 12:36 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 75,207
Posted By Frank McKinney

The new joints should in stock with all...

The new joints should in stock with all distributors really soon. For Australia I'd wager they're 'on the water'!
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-24-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 75,207
Posted By Frank McKinney

That's good to hear :)

That's good to hear :)
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-21-2014, 01:10 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 75,207
Posted By Frank McKinney

It does take a bit of break-in to get it to the...

It does take a bit of break-in to get it to the highest gear, but your 3-speed may be set so that it's shifting straight into 2nd or shifting really early - watch the 3-gear adjustment video and...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-14-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 75,207
Posted By Frank McKinney

Fantastic news Dave! :) Enjoy it :) You can...

Fantastic news Dave! :) Enjoy it :)

You can try putting in fiberglass baffling material that's used in motorcycle exhausts, but I don't know if that will work or not. AFAIK there's no inner screen...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-14-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

Awesome, glad you got that sorted out :D run it...

Awesome, glad you got that sorted out :D run it in long and slow and take your time, and you'll be rewarded with a great-running Octane!
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-11-2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

:) The only tip I can really give you is to...

:) The only tip I can really give you is to follow the exploded view as much as you can, and lay out the screws/bolts you remove in order on a towel so when you're putting it back in you can...
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-07-2014, 12:51 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

OK - it's a pain I know but either way it's...

OK - it's a pain I know but either way it's cheaper than a new CDI! :) At least it gives you and us some better knowledge on what may be wrong.
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-02-2014, 07:36 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

Like any RTR I would check the factory settings...

Like any RTR I would check the factory settings just in case. And yes once it's broken in it will really be awesome :)
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-02-2014, 12:53 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

Yes, set them to the settings in the PDF, not the...

Yes, set them to the settings in the PDF, not the manual. There should be a manual update sheet in all the kit boxes, but it's easy to miss - that should have the correct factory needle settings also.
Forum: Monster Trucks
07-01-2014, 12:44 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

Going by the example of the Baja, there's only...

Going by the example of the Baja, there's only the one performance pipe option for that from HPI, but loads of aftermarket companies sell their own versions for engines of various size. I'm sure...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-30-2014, 01:03 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

See my previous posts for how to check if your...

See my previous posts for how to check if your CDI is actually dead, and what to do/learn about the engine to get it running right. Most people are finding that 15-25 tanks need to be run through the...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-27-2014, 12:57 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

Assuming you've mixed it at 25:1 you should be...

Assuming you've mixed it at 25:1 you should be fine, I guess think of it like a lawnmower or strimmer you use once a week but don't use all the fuel up with. I don't know about pump petrol but the...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-25-2014, 01:05 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

Dave - I would have gotten just the bits without...

Dave - I would have gotten just the bits without a new CDI but the extra electronics are extra insurance I suppose. And if the CDI is DOA you can always return it I guess. Just watch the tuning...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-24-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,768
Posted By Frank McKinney

Yeah it's a new thing for people to learn about -...

Yeah it's a new thing for people to learn about - remember when brushless came out, then LiPo? The RC flight guys were all over it and knew just about everything but it took a while before what we...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-24-2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,768
Posted By Frank McKinney

Returns and warranty for all HPI kits and parts...

Returns and warranty for all HPI kits and parts depend on the distributor in each region (meaning HPI doesn't send the parts directly out to customers, the distributors send out spares from their...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-24-2014, 03:46 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

Dave, I can understand your frustration but a...

Dave, I can understand your frustration but a multimeter is 5 AUD http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xmultimeter&_nkw=multimeter&_sacat=0&_from=R40 and a...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-24-2014, 12:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,768
Posted By Frank McKinney

You're welcome! Basically if you think your CDI...

You're welcome! Basically if you think your CDI is bad, or you know someone who thinks theirs is, or you think someone might think they think their CDI is bad :) tell them to go through this...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-23-2014, 08:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,768
Posted By Frank McKinney

Unfortunately I don't know anything about stock...

Unfortunately I don't know anything about stock levels or shipments, so I don't know, sorry. The point of sharing how to test your CDI is to remove the need to send it anywhere if it is actually...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-23-2014, 05:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,768
Posted By Frank McKinney

Hi Dave, I posted this in the other thread you...

Hi Dave, I posted this in the other thread you posted in but just in case I'll c&p the same info here. This is an ignition system testing guide we'll be publishing later today and adding to the PDF...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-23-2014, 05:48 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

There's still the possibility that it's not the...

There's still the possibility that it's not the CDI, and we will be publishing later today this guide below telling how to test the ignition system, sensor and other parts. This will be sent to...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-18-2014, 03:28 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

Honestly I don't know, I'm not good with engines!...

Honestly I don't know, I'm not good with engines! :) But the R&D and Products guys continue to test things and talk to customers and this is what they've come up with.
Definitely check the plug...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-17-2014, 01:22 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 129,987
Posted By Frank McKinney

If your engine is cutting out when you're trying...

If your engine is cutting out when you're trying to go more than 1/4 or 1/2 throttle, you need to break in the engine more. It's still breaking in even after 20+ tanks, so don't expect to be able to...
Forum: Monster Trucks
06-11-2014, 02:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,367
Posted By Frank McKinney

Before attempting to send it back, try a new...

Before attempting to send it back, try a new spark plug, it's much easier to find than an ignition system.
Forum: Monster Trucks
05-30-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 75,207
Posted By Frank McKinney

I think it is a bit of a misprint - if you look...

I think it is a bit of a misprint - if you look at the translations there are different ratings given in some cases.

In an ideal world, we would have had training for the distributors and they...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.