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12-28-2017 | 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cain

Thanks everyone for the info!

Lol, if I lived up there it would make the choice significantly easier that's for sure. Locally though since we don't run nitro, it would definitely be something I would need to work on at the house and get it up and going. I am thinking right now for races up there if I go through with this, to start with a 1/8 Nitro Buggy, run same brand 1/8 E-Buggy, and maybe for some 1/10 action some 1/10 4wd E buggy. Running 13.5 out there I had a blast.

As it sits, i think the big thing I need for info will be what exactly I need to
get. Gathering a list here, this is what I have some far that is nitro specific:

- Receiver pack (LiFE or LiPO, cutoff for packs?)
- .21 Engine
- Pipe
- Spare Air Filters
- Screw driver to adjust engine settings
- Air Filter Oil
- Starter Box
- Glow Ignitor
- Fuel bottle with cap that is attached
- Fuel Line
- Fuel Filter(s) (not sure how many?)
- Fuel (what percentage is good for 1/8 usage)
- Clutch Bell(s) (not sure how many are good to get)
- Clutch Shoes
- Clutch Springs
- Sealant for the carb? (I dont' recall all specifics on this, its what I have heard in the past)
- After-run oil

Is there anything else I am missing that either is required or can be useful?

From there once I got the generalities out of the way, I want to start getting into specifics. Again, focus will be on stuff that offers a reliable start and easy tune. I can look into power later. Won't make a difference if I am "That Guy" always flamed out watching from the outside in

- Receiver pack (LiFE or LiPO, cutoff for packs?) - LiPo is just fine.
- .21 Engine - Yes
- Pipe - +Manifold & Springs, ideally, you buy a combo to start with.
- Spare Air Filters - Buy Protek Pre-Oiled Filters. Work well and they aren't expensive.
- Screw driver to adjust engine settings - A regular flat head 3mm or 4mm will do
- Air Filter Oil - See above
- Starter Box - Yes, buy the Mugen or the Protek or the Modded Ofna box from LutzRC (Ryan Lutz)
- Glow Ignitor - Yes, buy the large one so you don't have to charge it every time.
- Fuel bottle with cap that is attached - Yes
- Fuel Line - Usually comes with the Kit. The Kyosho line is by far the best IMO if you need to buy extra.
- Fuel Filter(s) (not sure how many?) - Comes with the kit
- Fuel (what percentage is good for 1/8 usage) - Choose whats available at your track. Usually Byrons is carried by most shops. 25% or 30% is good.
- Clutch Bell(s) (not sure how many are good to get) - usually comes with the kit. If not, 13T or 14t will do the trick
- Clutch Shoes - Save yourself a LOT of headache and buy the REDS Quattro Clutch. Everything is pre-setup and its the longest lasting clutch on the market.
- Clutch Springs - see above
- Sealant for the carb? (I dont' recall all specifics on this, its what I have heard in the past) - Not really needed. Temperature resistant silicone.
- After-run oil - Novarossi Oil seems universially liked. A lot of people dont oil their engines and they seem to do just fine.

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