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Forum: Nitro On-Road
02-26-2013, 03:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 579
Posted By Ian C

1/8th Bodyshell Survey

Hi Everyone,

We're looking to hear the views of 1/8th on-road drivers regarding their bodyshells. We're an aerodynamics firm based in the UK and we'd love your feedback to help us make some better...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
10-18-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 69,831
Posted By Ian C

Hi Andy, I think the chassis is an aluminium...

Hi Andy,

I think the chassis is an aluminium alloy, but I'm not sure what type. Some other manufacturer's are 7075 aluminium.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
10-18-2009, 08:07 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 69,831
Posted By Ian C

Belt tension

Has anyone had an issue with not being able to tension the side belt on the car enough?

If you run the '09 pulley set with the longer front belt, it seems that the middle shaft needs to be moved...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
10-05-2009, 03:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
Posted By Ian C

It's actually a new receiver pack (6V, 5 cell...

It's actually a new receiver pack (6V, 5 cell NIMH), it failed the 2nd time I used it after cycling (3 times, charging at 0.2A and discharging at 0.8A).

So I thought it might have been to do with...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
10-04-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
Posted By Ian C

And is this not bad for the battery since it's...

And is this not bad for the battery since it's not being the inflow of current isn't consistent?

The reason I ask is that I used this charger for the 1st time to cycle a new receiver pack, and the...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
10-03-2009, 04:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
Posted By Ian C

X-Charger B6, current dropping off

Hi everyone,

I have an X-Charger B6 (http://www.rc-mushroom.com/product_info.php?products_id=18027) but I've noticed that when using the manual charge setting for my NIMH receiver pack, the...
Forum: Onroad Nitro Engine Zone
09-22-2009, 04:27 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 87,053
Posted By Ian C

Hi there, could someone confirm that the...

Hi there,

could someone confirm that the Picco P7TC plugs are as good as the official IDM plugs in a .21 Evo 3 IDM? The filament in the P7TC plug is deeper in to the plug body/more recessed than...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
09-04-2009, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,813
Posted By Ian C

Brilliant, thanks! And what is the minimum...

Brilliant, thanks!

And what is the minimum cell voltage that the packs should be discharged to? As far as I know you don't empty (towards 0V) the pack RC Dad?
Forum: Radio and Electronics
09-03-2009, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,813
Posted By Ian C

Receiver pack discharge rate.

Could anyone suggest a suitable discharge rate for 1600mah, 6V, 5 cell NIMH reciever packs please?

And would you use the same discharge rate when cycling a new battery?

Thank you!
Forum: Onroad Nitro Engine Zone
07-18-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6,142
Views: 1,143,154
Posted By Ian C

Cool - Thanks you!

Cool - Thanks you!
Forum: Onroad Nitro Engine Zone
07-14-2009, 02:39 AM
Replies: 6,142
Views: 1,143,154
Posted By Ian C

I was wondering could anyone explain the way the...

I was wondering could anyone explain the way the carbon is building-up on the piston and button in the Murnan 35+21 Rex I'm running? And if it's normal?

I'm having a problem with the engine not...
Forum: Onroad Nitro Engine Zone
05-18-2009, 04:40 AM
Replies: 6,142
Views: 1,143,154
Posted By Ian C

Exhaust

Does anyone know how well the Picco/IDM 2033 pipe with it's conical manifold works with a 35+21 Rex engine?
I'm running a 2052 pipe with the medium manifold on the 35+21 at the moment.
Forum: Radio and Electronics
05-06-2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 867
Posted By Ian C

So it's happened again... I use a KO Vantage...

So it's happened again...
I use a KO Vantage Esprit 2 Type R radio with a KR301F receiver (40mhz) and
the receiver crystal that I mentioned before was a few years old, so I assumed that that was...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-08-2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,666
Posted By Ian C

I'm mostly concerned with 1/8 on road actually,...

I'm mostly concerned with 1/8 on road actually, but thanks for your responses, they've been helpful! :)
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-06-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,666
Posted By Ian C

1/8th Steering servo torque

Does anybody know how much torque is sufficient for the steering servo on a 1/8th scale ic car?

KO's high speed servo's have 8kg/111oz but they also produce higher torque servos..

Thanks!
Forum: Radio and Electronics
03-19-2009, 01:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 867
Posted By Ian C

Crystal failure?

It seems like a crystal set I have failed while I was driving.. The set has been used quite a bit, but I was wondering if it's normal for them to fail after a lot of use?

I just want to make sure...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
03-19-2009, 01:39 AM
Replies: 585
Views: 71,839
Posted By Ian C

Cool, thank you. Why are you raising the zytec? I...

Cool, thank you. Why are you raising the zytec? I assume you'll get more rear downforce, and drag, but when I ran it (not raised) I had understeer when coming from the collari body.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
03-18-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 585
Views: 71,839
Posted By Ian C

For what shells would you raise the rear?? ...

For what shells would you raise the rear??

And could anyone confirm the order of the shock spring stiffness is for the velox please?

Is it :
Softest - White
- Light Blue
...
Forum: Onroad Nitro Engine Zone
03-15-2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 35,042
Posted By Ian C

And how did you find both pipes? I've only tried...

And how did you find both pipes? I've only tried the 3031 so I can't compare..
Forum: Radio and Electronics
03-09-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 571
Posted By Ian C

HARD Racing H6 starterbox - 12V source

I was wondering if anyone anyone has wired the H6 starterbox to run off a 12V battery instead of 2 stick packs? And if so, how?

Do you just connect the positve and negative leads from the 12V to 1...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
03-06-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 585
Views: 71,839
Posted By Ian C

I looked into it this quite a bit and actually...

I looked into it this quite a bit and actually asked that question here before too.

I thought that the best pack I found for it was :
http://xceedrc.com/product/105001/

which is 60grams.. It's...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
03-06-2009, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By Ian C

Cool thanks :) How do you judge discharge...

Cool thanks :)

How do you judge discharge rates though, is there any rule of thumb like the 1C method for charging? Because I'm never sure what would be too high a rate when I'm cycling a new...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
03-06-2009, 04:02 AM
Replies: 585
Views: 71,839
Posted By Ian C

Could anyone tell me what the order of the shock...

Could anyone tell me what the order of the shock spring stiffness is for the velox please?

Is it :
Softest - White
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Hardest - Red
?

Thanks!
Forum: Radio and Electronics
03-05-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By Ian C

My TLP TL-15 charger has a set discharge...

My TLP TL-15 charger has a set discharge rate/current of 4.0A, and I'm pretty sure this is too high a rate to discharge a 1600mah or less reciever pack, but could anyone tell me if a 4.0A rate is ok...
Forum: Onroad Nitro Engine Zone
02-26-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 35,042
Posted By Ian C

Why do you recommend not using Picco plugs with...

Why do you recommend not using Picco plugs with the Evo3?
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