8T 2.0
03-24-2010 | 12:43 PM
#6271
Have you moded any of the losi rtr motors and if so how did they do??
.... I got faster engines, but they wont make that kind of runtime....The C6 however will !
03-24-2010 | 01:36 PM
#6272
Get it modded and talk to the modder and tell him what you want it to do. Mark at powerhouse always takes the time to talk tk me on the phone and answer any questions so he can dial the engine in to my liking. I am sure Brian will do the same. You will be happy in the end with a modded engine. They are showing up more and more at my
local tracks. Guys try to hide them but you can tell the modded from stock.
local tracks. Guys try to hide them but you can tell the modded from stock.
lol neal, i am tempted to get ur JL one of these days, i want run time tho, im waiting for vareck to get his back,idk if he has or not havent raced for like a month, if u fixed the runtime ill get it, i drove james jl on the side at nitro challenge and it was really smooth
03-24-2010 | 04:07 PM
#6273
Finally got my truck running and WOW this thing is COOOL! But boy is it a lot of trouble. I 'm new to rc so I bought the rtr. shock ends stripped, pipe mount & screw missing, all camber links different lengths, servo saver way too tight, and on the starter box motor, the wiring connection was broke out of the box. But after i called horizon, they are sending me those parts. Overall happy with customer support, no ?'s asked just sending me new parts.
But this whole carburator thing is killing me!! the operations manual says that the starting point for the losi 454 H/S and L/S needles is 2 1/2 turns out. but when i set the low speed at that setting and start it, it wants to rev way up. so i fatten I up due to not very much smoke. i'm sure its just new guy frustration
but I haven't been to my local track to talk to anyone yet. Any of you guys race @ pleasant hill, MO?
Any thoughts? thanks Dave
Ps to make this post longer, I was on my fourth tank of fuel last night and my truck just stopped and Idled till it died. I think I smoked My throttle servo
I am still reading this thread and know that this is an known issue but come on, i dropped almost a grand and haven't even jumped it yet. Do I call Horizon or bit the bullet and buy a different one?
But this whole carburator thing is killing me!! the operations manual says that the starting point for the losi 454 H/S and L/S needles is 2 1/2 turns out. but when i set the low speed at that setting and start it, it wants to rev way up. so i fatten I up due to not very much smoke. i'm sure its just new guy frustration
but I haven't been to my local track to talk to anyone yet. Any of you guys race @ pleasant hill, MO? Any thoughts? thanks Dave
Ps to make this post longer, I was on my fourth tank of fuel last night and my truck just stopped and Idled till it died. I think I smoked My throttle servo
I am still reading this thread and know that this is an known issue but come on, i dropped almost a grand and haven't even jumped it yet. Do I call Horizon or bit the bullet and buy a different one?Hmmmm. I just noticed the whole web page has been updated. I haven't been on there for a couple months but it's an active site with info about all forms of racing an local places to race.
03-24-2010 | 05:26 PM
#6274
Finally got my truck running and WOW this thing is COOOL! But boy is it a lot of trouble. I 'm new to rc so I bought the rtr. shock ends stripped, pipe mount & screw missing, all camber links different lengths, servo saver way too tight, and on the starter box motor, the wiring connection was broke out of the box. But after i called horizon, they are sending me those parts. Overall happy with customer support, no ?'s asked just sending me new parts.
But this whole carburator thing is killing me!! the operations manual says that the starting point for the losi 454 H/S and L/S needles is 2 1/2 turns out. but when i set the low speed at that setting and start it, it wants to rev way up. so i fatten I up due to not very much smoke. i'm sure its just new guy frustration but I haven't been to my local track to talk to anyone yet. Any of you guys race @ pleasant hill, MO?
Any thoughts? thanks Dave
Ps to make this post longer, I was on my fourth tank of fuel last night and my truck just stopped and Idled till it died. I think I smoked My throttle servo I am still reading this thread and know that this is an known issue but come on, i dropped almost a grand and haven't even jumped it yet. Do I call Horizon or bit the bullet and buy a different one?
But this whole carburator thing is killing me!! the operations manual says that the starting point for the losi 454 H/S and L/S needles is 2 1/2 turns out. but when i set the low speed at that setting and start it, it wants to rev way up. so i fatten I up due to not very much smoke. i'm sure its just new guy frustration
but I haven't been to my local track to talk to anyone yet. Any of you guys race @ pleasant hill, MO? Any thoughts? thanks Dave
Ps to make this post longer, I was on my fourth tank of fuel last night and my truck just stopped and Idled till it died. I think I smoked My throttle servo
I am still reading this thread and know that this is an known issue but come on, i dropped almost a grand and haven't even jumped it yet. Do I call Horizon or bit the bullet and buy a different one?Engine tuning can be very frustrating. The best thing to do is take it to your local track and ask for help. It took me 2 years to learn and some days I am still off. I can tune other peoples engines but I am never satisfied with mine. Patience and time is what it takes. Read the tuning bible at the top of this thread it will help alot.
03-24-2010 | 05:59 PM
#6275
Tech Initiate
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 31
From: Mt Gambier
RTR's are sometimes more trouble than they are worth because you end up replacing stuff anyway. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a couple of good servos. They dont have to be the high dollor 200 buck ones just a good hitec will do fine. something with at least 200 oz of torque for the steering and 130 for the throttle.
Engine tuning can be very frustrating. The best thing to do is take it to your local track and ask for help. It took me 2 years to learn and some days I am still off. I can tune other peoples engines but I am never satisfied with mine. Patience and time is what it takes. Read the tuning bible at the top of this thread it will help alot.
Engine tuning can be very frustrating. The best thing to do is take it to your local track and ask for help. It took me 2 years to learn and some days I am still off. I can tune other peoples engines but I am never satisfied with mine. Patience and time is what it takes. Read the tuning bible at the top of this thread it will help alot.
Last edited by J.Whiting; 03-25-2010 at 07:50 AM. Reason: language and bashing
03-24-2010 | 06:08 PM
#6278
Tech Initiate
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 31
From: Mt Gambier
how about i swing my nut sack in your mouth, although might be a bit big for your potty little mouth, what are you 12? Im just saying what i think about losi, thats my opinion
Last edited by J.Whiting; 03-25-2010 at 07:52 AM. Reason: language
03-24-2010 | 06:15 PM
#6280
[QUOTE=Xrayfan;7182166]
well what do you expect when you come in a losi thread and talk shit? I think Xray is overpriced junk that you can't get parts for in 99% of shops. Believe me I am well over 12 and most likely could out hang you any day of the week punk
well what do you expect when you come in a losi thread and talk shit? I think Xray is overpriced junk that you can't get parts for in 99% of shops. Believe me I am well over 12 and most likely could out hang you any day of the week punk
Last edited by J.Whiting; 03-25-2010 at 07:53 AM. Reason: language
03-24-2010 | 06:19 PM
#6282
Cant say enough good about both of my POS RTRs. Been extremely competitive in both classes at multiple tracks in the expert class. Buggy only has the RTR chassis left but the truggy is straight out of the box with the exception of the electronics.
I did have a shock shaft pull out of the end the first time I put the buggy on the track but that has been the only issue (stupid me for not checking them). The truggy on the other hand has been flawless and I didnt check a damn thing
I did have a shock shaft pull out of the end the first time I put the buggy on the track but that has been the only issue (stupid me for not checking them). The truggy on the other hand has been flawless and I didnt check a damn thing
03-24-2010 | 06:22 PM
#6284
lol neal, i am tempted to get ur JL one of these days, i want run time tho, im waiting for vareck to get his back,idk if he has or not havent raced for like a month, if u fixed the runtime ill get it, i drove james jl on the side at nitro challenge and it was really smooth
I had a pro take a few laps in my truggy today and it definitely shows that the Losi with the Clockwork JL .21 can be nasty fast! Of course he would probably be fast driving the track with a Tamiya Hornet.