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Old 04-25-2009, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by k_bojar
I'm glad you were able to figure out what the hell I was typing

Maybe the lipo stick packs use a thicker wire when compared to the nimh stick packs? that could/would explain why you got 'issues' with the wires in the suspension? I know some of the cheaper stick packs use like 14guage wire - and maybe your lipo uses a 12guage?
Even the smaller capacity Nimh with light wires foul the rear suspension unless you can cable tie the wires tight to the chassis to keep them away
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Originally Posted by cannon
Even the smaller capacity Nimh with light wires foul the rear suspension unless you can cable tie the wires tight to the chassis to keep them away
I have installed an epic 3600 and a venom 3000 and there is no issues with the wires and suspension
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Originally Posted by Bodywerx_rc
I have installed an epic 3600 and a venom 3000 and there is no issues with the wires and suspension
Glad to hear

They must have very smal wire.

Have you tried fitting any hard case stick pack style lipo?
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Some of you realize this is just a FUN sport level car do you?? If it doesn't live up to your expectations then maybe send it off to ebay and get you a nice Xray 009 instead ANY way, I think I'll be keeping my Cup Racer. I ran mine at the track for the first time today and ENJOYING it. Had a bunch of folks running over asking what the heck was I driving and where can they buy one

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Originally Posted by MikeR
Some of you realize this is just a FUN sport level car do you?? If it doesn't live up to your expectations then maybe send it off to ebay and get you a nice Xray 009 instead
Amen

Great looking Sunny BTW.
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Originally Posted by MikeR
Some of you realize this is just a FUN sport level car do you?? If it doesn't live up to your expectations then maybe send it off to ebay and get you a nice Xray 009 instead ANY way, I think I'll be keeping my Cup Racer. I ran mine at the track for the first time today and ENJOYING it. Had a bunch of folks running over asking what the heck was I driving and where can they buy one

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DITTO.

Mike, is that the Team Orion Lipo? Like the Sunny too.
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Yes agree it is just a fun car. But a basic design would have worked far better. There was no need for the complicated battery system that lets the overall package down
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Originally Posted by MikeR
Some of you realize this is just a FUN sport level car do you?? If it doesn't live up to your expectations then maybe send it off to ebay and get you a nice Xray 009 instead ANY way, I think I'll be keeping my Cup Racer. I ran mine at the track for the first time today and ENJOYING it. Had a bunch of folks running over asking what the heck was I driving and where can they buy one

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Gotta agree - people have to realize that this isn't a IFMAR worlds kind of car

It will work just FINE racing in the appropriate classes

BTW, that's a sweet looking ride - I'm assuming ABC body? What kind of motors are you guys running out there?

Did you try the standup socks with the 240z body?
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Budget racer doesn't have to mean poor design. Name another car where you dangle the battery under the top deck for the majority of batteries

I notice some purchasers are already getting defensive
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Originally Posted by MikeR
Some of you realize this is just a FUN sport level car do you?? If it doesn't live up to your expectations then maybe send it off to ebay and get you a nice Xray 009 instead ANY way, I think I'll be keeping my Cup Racer. I ran mine at the track for the first time today and ENJOYING it. Had a bunch of folks running over asking what the heck was I driving and where can they buy one

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Mike, can you use the 240z body with the front shock like that?
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Mike, can you use the 240z body with the front shock like that?
I'm wondering the same thing
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No people are tired of you constantly acting like a bitter pill.If people are happy,then so be it.You are not.too bad.
Originally Posted by cannon
Budget racer doesn't have to mean poor design. Name another car where you dangle the battery under the top deck for the majority of batteries

I notice some purchasers are already getting defensive
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...hmmm so responses by purchasers are "defensive" but slagging a slagger is a no no.....

...some love it some don't....no worries...it's a fun car...if you're not having fun with your's then....hey it's just little toy cars...eh
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Originally Posted by cannon
Budget racer doesn't have to mean poor design. Name another car where you dangle the battery under the top deck for the majority of batteries

I notice some purchasers are already getting defensive
So are you gonna keep it, sell it or just bitch about it?
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Originally Posted by MikeR
Some of you realize this is just a FUN sport level car do you?? If it doesn't live up to your expectations then maybe send it off to ebay and get you a nice Xray 009 instead ANY way, I think I'll be keeping my Cup Racer. I ran mine at the track for the first time today and ENJOYING it. Had a bunch of folks running over asking what the heck was I driving and where can they buy one

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nice 1M, who makes those wheels ?
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