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Forum: Nitro On-Road
04-22-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,550
Posted By fyrstormer

Cool!

Cool!
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-02-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 40,063
Posted By fyrstormer

If you advance the timing too far, the motor will...

If you advance the timing too far, the motor will stop running entirely, and if you advance it even further the motor will start running backwards. Same as if you rotate the endbell on a brushed...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-02-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 40,063
Posted By fyrstormer

No worries, it's still a relevant topic after...

No worries, it's still a relevant topic after all. Until someone invents something even fancier than brushless motors, I guess.
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-28-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,564
Posted By fyrstormer

I haven't had any issues with the aluminum input...

I haven't had any issues with the aluminum input gear on the transmission wearing out. I grease all my transmissions though, even the ones that mostly have nylon gears. The thing about nylon gears...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-28-2024, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,158
Posted By fyrstormer

99% isopropyl alcohol, or acetone, could dissolve...

99% isopropyl alcohol, or acetone, could dissolve some of the esters out of the rubber, allowing the remaining rubber to shrink and harden a bit. I've had it happen before when I've needed to remove...
Forum: Onroad Nitro Engine Zone
03-11-2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,272
Posted By fyrstormer

Looking at pictures on the Max Power website, it...

Looking at pictures on the Max Power website, it looks like 2694 has the pulse reflector further back in the resonator, producing a shorter return path and optimizing the exhaust for operation at...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-08-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 639
Posted By fyrstormer

Yes, OptiDrive is just an interlock to prevent...

Yes, OptiDrive is just an interlock to prevent you from shifting between forward and reverse while moving. My point is it works correctly when you set it up correctly, and setting it up correctly...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-03-2024, 01:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 639
Posted By fyrstormer

I have 4 Traxxas vehicles with OptiDrive modules...

I have 4 Traxxas vehicles with OptiDrive modules installed -- two T-Maxxes, a Slayer, and a Revo -- and they all work just fine. 3 of them didn't even come with OptiDrive to begin with (the T-Maxxes,...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-22-2024, 11:53 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 70,903
Posted By fyrstormer

Is the bulkhead holding the spur gear a single...

Is the bulkhead holding the spur gear a single piece of aluminum or two separate pieces?

Either way, using some small standoff spacers on top of those screw holes would let you mount a little...
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
02-11-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 400
Posted By fyrstormer

Why reuse something specifically designed to be...

Why reuse something specifically designed to be reusable when it's slightly more convenient to throw it away instead?
Forum: Offroad Nitro Engine Forum
02-11-2024, 01:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 400
Posted By fyrstormer

Take it apart, massage some dish soap into the...

Take it apart, massage some dish soap into the foam filter to dissolve the oil, then rinse in hot water. Repeat a couple times. Squeeze the foam filter to wring out water, then do it again wrapped in...
Forum: Monster Trucks
02-06-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,306
Posted By fyrstormer

Replace the entire transmission with the newer...

Replace the entire transmission with the newer version from the T-Maxx 3.3. It uses a better forward/reverse engagement mechanism, it has a proper slipper clutch, it uses real brake pads instead of...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-28-2024, 11:55 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 227,485
Posted By fyrstormer

I'll get one of these eventually. I blew my...

I'll get one of these eventually. I blew my budget for the next two months buying new/additional furniture instead. I heard rumors that the ladies like it when you have somewhere for them to sit that...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-28-2024, 11:54 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 227,485
Posted By fyrstormer

Subtle. Very subtle.

Subtle. Very subtle.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
01-18-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,148
Posted By fyrstormer

Aside from budget, people will just end up...

Aside from budget, people will just end up yelling at each other about their personal favorite brands.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
01-17-2024, 04:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,148
Posted By fyrstormer

Oh god, this will start a flame war.

Oh god, this will start a flame war.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
01-13-2024, 02:29 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 22,307
Posted By fyrstormer

Sorry, I only saw your message just now. The HPI...

Sorry, I only saw your message just now. The HPI clutch bell is very old, but you may be able to find one for sale anyway because old HPI parts were so widespread. The part number is HPI A824.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
01-12-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,991
Posted By fyrstormer

Longer lifespan also means less maintenance. I...

Longer lifespan also means less maintenance. I have other things I have to do on a daily basis too. Finding time to tinker with my RCs gets harder every year.
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-12-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 227,485
Posted By fyrstormer

Of course. You can feel that the blue anodizing,...

Of course. You can feel that the blue anodizing, being thinner, has a smoother finish and is therefore more aerodynamic. It's good for shaving at least a couple microseconds off your lap time.
Forum: Monster Trucks
01-12-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By fyrstormer

It looks like it's essentially a SCT built on a...

It looks like it's essentially a SCT built on a chassis that's built to be a little more scale-accurate and not just modified from a 1/8 racing buggy. Looks like it's mostly plastic, probably some...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
01-04-2024, 10:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 761
Posted By fyrstormer

It's an aftermarket chassis plate. Looks like...

It's an aftermarket chassis plate. Looks like it's from GPM or similar.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
01-01-2024, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 761
Posted By fyrstormer

As someone who has built 8 Nitro RS4s over the...

As someone who has built 8 Nitro RS4s over the years, including one with a 3.4cc engine shoved into a smallblock form-factor, I can confidently tell you that 5.9cc is MASSIVELY overkill for that...
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-14-2023, 11:47 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 227,485
Posted By fyrstormer

[/color] [/quote]It was nice of them to...

[/color]
[/quote]It was nice of them to strengthen the chassis against damage after unexpected crashes, but will it still help if I crash on purpose? :p
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-14-2023, 11:44 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 227,485
Posted By fyrstormer

Now that they finally have an R version of this...

Now that they finally have an R version of this chassis, I guess it's time for me to buy one.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
11-20-2023, 10:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,991
Posted By fyrstormer

Ceramic bearings all the way. I use Boca Yellow...

Ceramic bearings all the way. I use Boca Yellow Seals, but any ceramic bearings should work well. As a bonus, you can degrease the inner bearings and run them dry so they don't eventually fling...
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