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01-30-2015, 10:54 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

If Howard says it is no better than his...

If Howard says it is no better than his Ballistic, I would take that to the bank. I personally have no issue having you in VTA with it.
09-24-2014, 08:57 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

Everyone should know what the equipment rules...

Everyone should know what the equipment rules are. If not, ask. Plenty of people can answer the question or point you in the right direction. There is no point in running the wrong gear. If you...
09-23-2014, 08:49 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

Good choice Mark. I think you'll really like it....

Good choice Mark. I think you'll really like it. They are more responsive and adjustable. I looked that bad boy up and see it uses a different receiver than my 4PL. You got a very nice radio...
08-20-2014, 09:07 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

That's great Carl! You are a lucky man. I...

That's great Carl! You are a lucky man. I married well too.
07-15-2014, 06:31 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

Thank you Howard for all of your great tips and...

Thank you Howard for all of your great tips and advice. My batteries stay put now. You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks to Fireball and Ricky for your tips and advice as well. You guys are...
07-13-2014, 05:07 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

Cool beans. See you shortly! I'm ready to RACE!...

Cool beans. See you shortly! I'm ready to RACE! :D
Forum: Rookie Zone
07-11-2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,279
Posted By nubie-wan

That would be correct. I agree that the ESC is...

That would be correct. I agree that the ESC is cooked. Usually the battery survives.
07-08-2014, 02:36 PM
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Posted By nubie-wan

You can race the Sprint to Flux in Open Gearbox. ...

You can race the Sprint to Flux in Open Gearbox. It's our catch-all class where anything that doesn't fit the other classes go.
07-07-2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4,185
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Posted By nubie-wan

Okay, I ordered the Xray 305443 186MM belt and it...

Okay, I ordered the Xray 305443 186MM belt and it is a perfect fit.

So, if you want to upgrade to gear diffs, 38T is your only readily available option. The 305432 is the front belt that works....
07-07-2014, 08:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,422
Posted By nubie-wan

+1 on the Trak Power soldering station. With the...

+1 on the Trak Power soldering station. With the chisel tip I can solder onto any heavy wire or large connector with ease. It gets hot fast and has the horsepower to keep up. Buy some paste flux...
07-01-2014, 08:13 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

And then you'll want to Rock & Roll all night and...

And then you'll want to Rock & Roll all night and party everyday!
06-26-2014, 08:55 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

Another servo I am now using is this:...

Another servo I am now using is this: http://www.amain.com/product_info.php/cPath/61_100_2167_2169/products_id/190733/n/Spektrum-S6070-Digital-Low-Profile-Surface-Servo

It is fast and the low...
06-25-2014, 11:06 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

+1 on the Cougar! I've loved them since they...

+1 on the Cougar! I've loved them since they were new. The '67 was my favorite as there wasn't much to improve on looks-wise in my opinion. They got ugly and bloated later on in the '70s... Not...
06-19-2014, 05:56 AM
Replies: 4,185
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Posted By nubie-wan

Thanks! This is good to know. When I get my...

Thanks! This is good to know. When I get my parts, I'll see what works and post my results here. :cool:
06-18-2014, 10:48 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

I finally got some time to work on a couple of my...

I finally got some time to work on a couple of my cars. They need parts I have to order so I won't be ready Sunday anyway. I also have to work in the morning.

Have fun if you do race and I...
06-18-2014, 05:57 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

Thanks for the info. Was the belt too short?

Thanks for the info. Was the belt too short?
06-17-2014, 11:12 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

I'm thinking of modding my chassis to have...

I'm thinking of modding my chassis to have clearance for the Spec-R gear diffs in this car by cutting out the area under the diffs like the T3. They are 38T and should make my internal ratio the...
06-17-2014, 10:59 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

I have several Xray chassis and love them (T3,...

I have several Xray chassis and love them (T3, T3r and a T2 '007). I have had an AE TC4 and a couple of HPI Sprint 2s and neither compare. My choice would be the Xray T4. Their parts and manuals...
06-16-2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,941
Posted By nubie-wan

I can see that as being significant in electric...

I can see that as being significant in electric and hybrid cars. It could also bring the NiMH back to RC in larger numbers. Interesting...
06-16-2014, 07:29 AM
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Posted By nubie-wan

Tires that are used for turning will wear faster....

Tires that are used for turning will wear faster. That said, you may be getting too much front traction. Are you tending to oversteer more than getting a push when cornering? Your solution...
06-13-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4,185
Views: 452,432
Posted By nubie-wan

These have a great track record. I just picked...

These have a great track record. I just picked up a used one and just finished reading the thread. I'll be using mine for Nastruck with a 21.5 in blinky mode. A number of other racers at my club...
06-03-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By nubie-wan

The E-Revo is a great platform. You can speed it...

The E-Revo is a great platform. You can speed it up by upgrading the ESC, motor and battery. Be aware that you may need to upgrade suspension components to handle the increased power. Is your...
05-21-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10,913
Views: 699,361
Posted By nubie-wan

So, in 17.5 TC is there going to be a wheel...

So, in 17.5 TC is there going to be a wheel specification such as dish only or any dish or spoked wheel? I agree with the USGT spec tire with original inserts for TC. This is a good idea as a...
05-13-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 875
Views: 511,363
Posted By nubie-wan

Unfortunately many batteries don't fit this...

Unfortunately many batteries don't fit this chassis well without modification. I describe the work I did several pages back in this thread. I have Killer Bees, Venom hard packs, Gens Ace and Team...
05-02-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,836
Posted By nubie-wan

My solution was to mill some material from the...

My solution was to mill some material from the swinging brackets to allow clearance for most hard packs. If the battery fits tightly, you will have chassis tweak.

Look for the thread called...
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