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Old 03-16-2011 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by slash_me_up
So I took out all my electronics last night for some light cleaning before my track day next weekend (actually all weekend since wife will be out of town!!). When tightening the screws on the radio tray I might have stripped those two out. Where do you guys buy screws at? I saw some on towerhobbies but I don't need 10 of them. Does anyone sell a complete set? Maybe Stainless Steel?
You probably didn't strip the screws but the plastic on the radio tray, new screws won't help. Put a dab of tire glue on the screw before screwing it back in and it should hold just fine.
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Old 03-16-2011 | 07:47 AM
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You probably didn't strip the screws but the plastic on the radio tray, new screws won't help. Put a dab of tire glue on the screw before screwing it back in and it should hold just fine.

See edit, I stripped the head out.
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Old 03-16-2011 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarinexia
+1 - I'd like to hear your input on this one too gregg.
I like the Gens Ace. But for me they havent been holding the voltage well. Ve had cells off from 3.28 to 3.37 and the case is coming apart at the seams. And you would swear Elton John designed it.

Originally Posted by W1KK3D
Can you run a MMP on 1/8 scale? I have one that I was saving for the SC10 4x4 but if I don't have to buy another esc...
you can but I would question the ability to handle sustained voltage.

Originally Posted by kufman
It works pretty good in 1/8th scales. I have been running my MMP in a 1/8th for about a year with no problems. For high power servos (coreless, digital in particular) you may need a capacitor to help the BEC or you can use an external BEC.
What I mentioned already.

Originally Posted by schnellschnell
Finally snapped a few pics of mine. Inside and out.
looking good!!

Originally Posted by Handbrake
Needing some advice, i am running a RX8 with a 2050 motor. What Lipo would suit best?
What would a Gens Ace 4s1p 14.8v 40c be like?
Anthony.
Gens Ace is still a good pack for the money. Mine final balance fine. But the voltages between cells leaves a little to be desired. Also the resistance between the cells last time I checked was 2-1-0-0

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Dam that was alot of parts.. But, I got it done..

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Dude, that looks exactly like Arigatos buggy. How'd you do that!?

http://www.rctech.net/forum/7717033-post27.html


Originally Posted by slash_me_up
So I took out all my electronics last night for some light cleaning before my track day next weekend (actually all weekend since wife will be out of town!!). When tightening the screws on the radio tray I might have stripped those two out. Where do you guys buy screws at? I saw some on towerhobbies but I don't need 10 of them. Does anyone sell a complete set? Maybe Stainless Steel?
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I know we had this discussion but I have some extra $$ to blow again on this buggy. I am already ordering the grid mount. What one do I get? I see there are two of them. I wanted the one with the support but I am running a 20-21 gear. I have all DE stuff. What other suggestions?
Grid mount the rest of us have. The outer bearing support only does unto 17T the inner is good to 22T.
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Old 03-16-2011 | 08:20 AM
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Oh i got my turnigy 5000mAh packs in ... they fit perfectly in the try with the foam, and fit perfectly under my punisher body...

I think these will become my pack of choice! i will report inital run time and voltage tonight or tomorrow
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Old 03-16-2011 | 08:57 AM
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Oh i got my turnigy 5000mAh packs in ... they fit perfectly in the try with the foam, and fit perfectly under my punisher body...

I think these will become my pack of choice! i will report inital run time and voltage tonight or tomorrow
you went with 20c batts for racing?

yes, they will power your vehicle but not like you would want IMHO
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Old 03-16-2011 | 08:58 AM
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pft, i cant tell the difference between my 20c / 25c / 30c / 40c batteries

the only thing i can tell is the run time between the 4500 and 5000mAh
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Old 03-16-2011 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by agarabaghi
pft, i cant tell the difference between my 20c / 25c / 30c / 40c batteries

the only thing i can tell is the run time between the 4500 and 5000mAh
again...your ESC can!
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Old 03-16-2011 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bohdi
again...your ESC can!
in the last 2 yrs of running the mmm its never failed besides user error (tight wires which pulled out of the board, and a lipo fire from impact)
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Old 03-16-2011 | 09:31 AM
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[QUOTE=GreggW;8811060] Dude, that looks exactly like Arigatos buggy. How'd you do that!?

http://www.rctech.net/forum/7717033-post27.html [QUOTE]

Haha, I really liked that paint too.. I wanted to do it but didn't want to copy.

I guess I'm not the only one. LOL
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Old 03-16-2011 | 09:36 AM
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Anyone else running bullet connectors between the motor and ESC? I was thinking about adding some in.

Will everyone in here upload a pciture of their buggy with shell on and shell off? I would like to see what everyone elses looks like!
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Old 03-16-2011 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by slash_me_up
I know we had this discussion but I have some extra $$ to blow again on this buggy. I am already ordering the grid mount. What one do I get? I see there are two of them. I wanted the one with the support but I am running a 20-21 gear. I have all DE stuff. What other suggestions?
Grid mount the rest of us have. The outer bearing support only does unto 17T the inner is good to 22T.

N00b here as well, so I want to order the grid mount with the inner correct, so i have more options? I'm starting with the mamba max combo
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Old 03-16-2011 | 10:12 AM
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Does anyone use transponders in here?
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Old 03-16-2011 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jhhack
N00b here as well, so I want to order the grid mount with the inner correct, so i have more options? I'm starting with the mamba max combo
That is correct.

Go to www.GridRC.com and just do a bit of reading on the Mount for the RC8 and the difference between the inner and outer plates.
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Old 03-16-2011 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by slash_me_up
Anyone else running bullet connectors between the motor and ESC? I was thinking about adding some in.

Will everyone in here upload a pciture of their buggy with shell on and shell off? I would like to see what everyone elses looks like!
RX8 manual suggests bullets, I wanted to but read a post from Randy from Tekin that said not to. So I didn't.

Mine are posted a page or two back.

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Old 03-16-2011 | 10:28 AM
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Does anyone use transponders in here?
I will be getting one. A local track I want to try requires them. Others only req them for race days. Ask your track.

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