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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / November 2006Pics of my rides and wrecks!
Much kudos to my bud DanTXD for lending some storage space to me! There are pics of: --My buggy (Kanai III) --My Savage --My Wrecked Savage --My Filthy Savage --My Savage with "Wife Mod" I need to snap some recent pics of my truggy and get em' up as well. Thanks Dan! Enjoy all! Doc TOP POST! I'm a moron. Here's the link: http://www.danontherun.com/doc/ Darrrrrr! Doc //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// > Much kudos to my bud DanTXD for lending some storage space to me! There > are pics of: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Doc > TOP POST! > > I'm a moron. Here's the link: > > http://www.danontherun.com/doc/ No probs dude! I think there's something wrong with me, I think the pink one actually looks quite cool...  SignatureDan - on his PC >> TOP POST! >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > No probs dude! I think there's something wrong with me, I think the pink > one actually looks quite cool... OK, now I don't feel so queer! I thought it looked really good as well. I might put the pink body on it the next time I go to the track just to f**k with the other guys. It'll be hella embarassing to get whomped by a PINK truck. Ha! It's time for a new motor for the Savage! The S-25 is still running great after 16 gallons <just passed the 16 gallon mark this evening> but I want more top end speed and the only way to do that is to add horsies and drop a few teeth on the clutchbell <currently 16/49>. Here are my thoughts: Werks Collari .32 (3.8 HP) O.S. .30 VG (3.0 HP) Axial .32 (around 3.5'ish HP) LRP .28 (3.81 HP) OFNA .32 (advertised at "3+ HP) Your thoughts? The STS is out d/t parts inavailability this side of the pond. Doc Been reading a bit lately on .28 to .32 motors... I would chance the parts availability for an STS .28 or .30..(D28M/D30M) (Dragon Head) especially for the price. Ebay should be picking up on parts for them as new dealers become available in the states.. Forget the Collari..seems like a nightmare from what I have read without changing the carb to RB and whatnot and very finicky and sucky manifolds. Ofna .32 not as fast as the .28, but plenty more torque. Haven't heard/read alot on the OS motor(generally consistant proformer) or Axial or LRP.. SH motors some like it, some don't. I would stay away from Team Infinity or Wasp or the same block mill motors personally. Alot of people still rave about the Italian mills or similar like Novarossi .28 (528 series) ..but big bucks as well as Pro Spec style motors! My pick for a powerhouse budget block an STS .28-.30 or Ofna Force .28-.32. What is generally hard to find (that I have noticed) when you get past the .28 motor, is the RPMs the motors generate. I would guess because they probably don't want to show a lower RPM from a bigger motor..but of course torque is also factor here... and some regearing can reclaim speed if needed. I'm sure there are those who would swear to a motor that I would pass up on, and I am not putting any motor down in particular, just going by the information of what I read. Basically if RPMs are wanted..stick with a .28...more torque .30+ JMO for now (Opinion could change irrationally) =) > >> TOP POST! > >> [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Doc > Been reading a bit lately on .28 to .32 motors... > I would chance the parts availability for an STS .28 or .30..(D28M/D30M) > (Dragon Head) especially for the price. > Ebay should be picking up on parts for them as new dealers become > available > in the states.. Agreed - they are fantastic, all spares are shipped in from HK for me :-) Get a roto start one, with a spare oneway and I can't see that you'll ever need anything. Or, they're so cheap, just buy two! > Forget the Collari..seems like a nightmare from what I have read without > changing the carb to RB and whatnot and very finicky and sucky manifolds. Agreed - heard the same. > Ofna .32 not as fast as the .28, but plenty more torque. > Haven't heard/read alot on the OS motor(generally consistant proformer) or > Axial or LRP.. Know someone with an OS .30 - said it was a lot more of a low end motor than a high end screamer. Have you considered staying in the home stable with a nice reliable K4.6? The Axial .32 is supposed to be seriously awesome... > SH motors some like it, some don't. I had one - it was special - SO much power (May I even suggest more than the STS .30...) > I would stay away from Team Infinity or Wasp or the same block mill motors > personally. DON'T get a Wasp .28.... Team Infinity - well, they come as stock motors in the Acme stuff, need I say more? > Alot of people still rave about the Italian mills or similar like > Novarossi > .28 (528 series) ..but big bucks as well as Pro Spec style motors! Getting towards big money, but the 8 Port Nova is a bit of a beast... > My pick for a powerhouse budget block an STS .28-.30 or Ofna Force > .28-.32. I can't recommend Force from previous experience, I found them to be poorly made and didn't last very long (Force .21 a few years ago). They may well have upped the game though! > What is generally hard to find (that I have noticed) when you get past the > .28 motor, is the RPMs the motors generate. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Basically if RPMs are wanted..stick with a .28...more torque .30+ > JMO for now (Opinion could change irrationally) =) SignatureDan - on his PC I'll in-in line this reply; thanks to both of you for the input................ >> Been reading a bit lately on .28 to .32 motors... >> I would chance the parts availability for an STS .28 or .30..(D28M/D30M) [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Get a roto start one, with a spare oneway and I can't see that you'll ever > need anything. Or, they're so cheap, just buy two! Hmmmmm, me tempted now................ >> Forget the Collari..seems like a nightmare from what I have read without >> changing the carb to RB and whatnot and very finicky and sucky manifolds. > > Agreed - heard the same. I read some poor reviews per way of tuneability/finicky as well. That one's out! >> Ofna .32 not as fast as the .28, but plenty more torque. >> Haven't heard/read alot on the OS motor(generally consistant proformer) [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > with a nice reliable K4.6? The Axial .32 is supposed to be seriously > awesome... I had thought about the K4.6. Indeed. Proven performer, around $150 on the bay'. I have read similar things about the OS motor; lots of grunt, not so much go. >> SH motors some like it, some don't. > > I had one - it was special - SO much power (May I even suggest more than > the STS .30...) I had three, all were pieces of utter and complete sh.t! >> I would stay away from Team Infinity or Wasp or the same block mill >> motors >> personally. > > DON'T get a Wasp .28.... Team Infinity - well, they come as stock motors > in the Acme stuff, need I say more? Team Infinity was NEVER an option!!! WASP motors are poorly made as well and were also never a consideration. I'm real tempted to grab an Axial .28 or .32 as I've heard great things about them. Then again I could always go with ol' reliable and toss a Sportwerks .26, 7-port in there and have all three of my vehix powered by the same mill! It's got loads of bottom end and absolutely SCREAMS on the top end. Hmmmm................... > I'll in-in line this reply; thanks to both of you for the > input................ [quoted text clipped - 57 lines] > the same mill! It's got loads of bottom end and absolutely SCREAMS on the > top end. Hmmmm................... I'd add my only comment, dont get a K4.6, I'm not happy with mine, its a nice engine, but it could be a lot better and IMO you wouldn't like it either. Mine is hard to keep under 280F at any useful tune so I just run it like that (hot). Besides if it melts I have an excuse to get a new one :) Hence why I am saving this thread, LOL! Cheers Dre -=> "\"Doc\"" <nospam@noway.com> wrote: <=- >TOP POST! > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Doc Nice looking collection Doc. Savage looked just a "little" tweaked after it's tree contact. :) > -=> "\"Doc\"" <nospam@noway.com> wrote: <=- > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Nice looking collection Doc. Savage looked just a "little" tweaked > after it's tree contact. :) Heh heh, it was f**ked up pretty bad, that's for sure! It stopped DEAD when it hit the tree, so the truck took a huge hit. Looks worse than it was, really. Only cost about $30 to fix. Doc > Much kudos to my bud DanTXD for lending some storage space to me! There > are pics of: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Doc Nice pics! I really need to get off my arse and do the same, but is anyone interested?? Are those Proline knuckles on the Kanai?? AWESOME tires IMO and about the only ones that hold up for any period of time :) Have you tried the Badlands?? the only tires I've ever run on my Inferno that gripped so much it flipped the thing over mid corner! They rip the ground to shreds! Love the dirty as Savage pics, thats great stuff :) Btw, there is a big box waiting for me at home!! Cant wait to open it up and take a squizz at my new E-zilla!!! Wooooot! Cheers Dre Inline.................... > Nice pics! Thanks! > I really need to get off my arse and do the same, but is anyone > interested?? I'm always interested in user's rides! > Are those Proline knuckles on the Kanai?? AWESOME tires IMO and about the > only ones that hold up for any period of time :) Have you tried the > Badlands?? the only tires I've ever run on my Inferno that gripped so > much it flipped the thing over mid corner! They rip the ground to shreds! Yeppers, those are Proline Knuckles mounted on Proline Wabash wheels. I was a little disappointed in them to be perfectly honest. They don't have enough bite on grass or loose dirt and the concrete chews them to shreds, FAST! Now the badlands on the other hand, which I have mounted on PL White Dish wheels are AMAZING! They truly, utterly will bite on just about any surface! I had to adjust my driving style with the badlands as I used to powerslide around corners.............with the badlands..............you're right..................it'll flip right over d/t side bite of the tires. The best tires I've ever run on the buggy were Panther Komodo Dragon's (soft). Only problem was they lasted 1 quart of fuel and were pooched. > Love the dirty as Savage pics, thats great stuff :) It was soooooooo muddy at the track that day! All the other guys were going <around> the mud puddles and mud bogs. Not I. I just plowed right thru em' at full tilt! It took me, literally, 7 hours to clean up that disgusting mess. I pretty much had to disassemble the entire truck. It was worth it though! > Btw, there is a big box waiting for me at home!! Cant wait to open it up > and take a squizz at my new E-zilla!!! Wooooot! I almost bought one of those guys awhile back. Lemme know how it works out k? Doc > Inline.................... > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > I'm always interested in user's rides! Okay, I want some pics of them anyway so I'll get on it! >> Are those Proline knuckles on the Kanai?? AWESOME tires IMO and about the >> only ones that hold up for any period of time :) Have you tried the [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Panther Komodo Dragon's (soft). Only problem was they lasted 1 quart of > fuel and were pooched. LOL, I only tend to drive on hard packed gravel and for that the knuckles are the only ones that hold out long enough. When the ground is a bit softer, they grip like stink! On grass and loose gravel I run the badlands. >> Love the dirty as Savage pics, thats great stuff :) > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Doc Will do, I've only had a chance to change the battery/motor connectors. But what I instantly noticed was that its no savage WRT the plastics they used, they look and feel more fragile than the mighty Savage :) Also the TVP setup again causes compromises, the emaxx has the batteries very low on the chassis and its laid out very well, the zilla cause of the TVP has everything up high (higher than the maxx anyway). I'm yet to drive the 2 back to back so I dunno how it'll go, but I have a feeling the Maxx is a better handling truck. Time will tell. Cheers Dre >> Much kudos to my bud DanTXD for lending some storage space to me! There >> are pics of: [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > I really need to get off my arse and do the same, but is anyone > interested?? What a question... SignatureDan - on his PC >>> Much kudos to my bud DanTXD for lending some storage space to me! There >>> are pics of: [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > What a question... ROFL, okay okay, I'll pull me finger out :) Cheers Dre >>>> Much kudos to my bud DanTXD for lending some storage space to me! >>>> There are pics of: [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >> > ROFL, okay okay, I'll pull me finger out :) 'bout damn time man ;-) SignatureDan - on his PC >>>>> Much kudos to my bud DanTXD for lending some storage space to me! >>>>> There are pics of: [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > 'bout damn time man ;-) LOL, I know, I've been very very slack.. But now I have another reason to do it, the zilla, I really want to get some nice pics of all 3 trucks sitting next to each other. Might need a very wiiiiide angle shot for that :) Cheers Dre |
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