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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / December 2006Any good?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STS-30-RotoStart-Engine-fits-HPI-SAVAGE-Truggy-ARRIVED_W0Q QitemZ130059582435QQihZ003QQcategoryZ19168QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem As per title. Reason why I ask is I can get one for 15 pounds cheaper.......... I look forward to your expert advice. P.s Got the wheels and stuff. Thankyou :) > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STS-30-RotoStart-Engine-fits-HPI-SAVAGE-Truggy-ARRIVED_W0Q QitemZ130059582435QQihZ003QQcategoryZ19168QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > As per title. Reason why I ask is I can get one for 15 pounds > cheaper.......... I look forward to your expert advice. > > P.s Got the wheels and stuff. Thankyou :) or this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Force-32-Nitro-Engine-for-HPI-Savage_W0QQitemZ180064465821 QQihZ008QQcategoryZ34062QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STS-30-RotoStart-Engine-fits-HPI-SAVAGE-Truggy-ARRIVED_W0Q QitemZ130059582435QQihZ003QQcategoryZ19168QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > As per title. Reason why I ask is I can get one for 15 pounds > cheaper.......... I look forward to your expert advice. > > P.s Got the wheels and stuff. Thankyou :) The other engine you mentioned, the Force .32 - I've heard good things about them - although I find Force engines as a rule a bit crap. The STS .30 - I had one and it was crap. Good power when it held a tune, which was usually for about 30 seconds. People have since suggested I took it apart and seal it - but I don't expect to have to disassemble a brand new engine and seal up where the poor quality manufacturing has missed. Also, reviews of the STS are very hit and miss online, it seems if you get a good one they rock, if you get a sh.t one, they suck big time. If you're looking for a good, cheap big block, consider the GO.28 - never heard a bad word about them yet - http://www.rchopups.co.uk/item--GO-28-Monster-Engine--R2800-P20HSG.html Also, take a look at www.maxbashing.com and check out the forums there for plenty of words on engines.  SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD My bud installed a STS .30 in his Ravager and my Force .28 in my Ravager beats it. He has had tuning issues with it since break-in. I really like the Force .28..but from gathered info via read internet..it would seem they don't last very long. (Approximately 4-8 gallons) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STS-30-RotoStart-Engine-fits-HPI-SAVAGE-Truggy-ARRIVED_W0Q QitemZ130059582435QQihZ003QQcategoryZ19168QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > As per title. Reason why I ask is I can get one for 15 pounds > > cheaper.......... I look forward to your expert advice. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Also, take a look at www.maxbashing.com and check out the forums there for > plenty of words on engines. > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STS-30-RotoStart-Engine-fits-HPI-SAVAGE-Truggy-ARRIVED_W0Q QitemZ130059582435QQihZ003QQcategoryZ19168QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > As per title. Reason why I ask is I can get one for 15 pounds > cheaper.......... I look forward to your expert advice. > > P.s Got the wheels and stuff. Thankyou :) What do you have in there now bud? S-25 I presume? There are a few tuning tweaks you can do to the S-25 without major cash investment to liven her up a bit. I'll save my typing until I know you have one! He he he he. If you're hell-bent on a bigger and badder mill, check out the Dynamite Mach 427 or Sportwerks .26. All three of my nitros (Savage, Mayhem ST and Kanai III buggy) are powered by them. They are virtually identical engines; the 427 has a bit more aggressive porting, produces <slightly> more power and gets much better fuel economy. The SWK .26 will flip my Savage on it's lid (overpowers the wheelie bar) with a 1/4 throttle stab from idle with 16/49 gearing and revs to the moon (almost 43,000 RPM!) on the top end. There is nothing I run against that it will not smoke with this engine............cheap as dirt too. 427's can be had on E-gay for under $100USD new. Easy to start, easy to tune and hold a tune very, very well. There's another fella on here with an LST2 (427-equipped from factory) that can perhaps also attest to it's greatness. Doc >> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STS-30-RotoStart-Engine-fits-HPI-SAVAGE-Truggy-ARRIVED_W0Q QitemZ130059582435QQihZ003QQcategoryZ19168QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem >> [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Doc Yes I have the stock engine. Though I was told it should wheely, though it dont, I'm running 17 t bell and 49t spur, the metal hardened ones. Standard suspension - I mention this as I heard it makes a difference, but not sure. I'm not after it to flip the rc, just a nice wheely from the start every time i demand it would be nice, but nothing undriveable ;) I'm kind of new to this, I can tune the engine for dif temps easy enough now, just like to start diving into depth with it now. >>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STS-30-RotoStart-Engine-fits-HPI-SAVAGE-Truggy-ARRIVED_W0Q QitemZ130059582435QQihZ003QQcategoryZ19168QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem >>> [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > not sure. I'm not after it to flip the rc, just a nice wheely from the > start every time i demand it would be nice, but nothing undriveable ;) To make it wheelie, you really want 15t clutch bell, also it can be beneficial to stiffen up the rear shocks a bit. >>>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STS-30-RotoStart-Engine-fits-HPI-SAVAGE-Truggy-ARRIVED_W0Q QitemZ130059582435QQihZ003QQcategoryZ19168QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem >>>> [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > To make it wheelie, you really want 15t clutch bell, also it can be > beneficial to stiffen up the rear shocks a bit. ok lets be a noob here lol Stiffen? harder springs? more of those clips that sit on the springs? or different shock oil? >>>>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STS-30-RotoStart-Engine-fits-HPI-SAVAGE-Truggy-ARRIVED_W0Q QitemZ130059582435QQihZ003QQcategoryZ19168QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem >>>>> [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > Stiffen? harder springs? more of those clips that sit on the springs? or > different shock oil? Any of those things would do it :-) Clips been the easiest way. SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD > >>>>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STS-30-RotoStart-Engine-fits-HPI-SAVAGE-Truggy-ARRIVED _W0QQitemZ130059582435QQihZ003QQcategoryZ19168QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > >>>>> As per title. Reason why I ask is I can get one for 15 pounds > >>>>> cheaper.......... I look forward to your expert advice. [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > Dan > Formerly DanTXD If you bought a T-maxx wheelies wouldn't be a problem :-) jj's Yep, what he said. Basically you want to stop the back of the truck from squatting down when you accelerate. You can also try softening the front suspension. Tyre grip also helps here. Tightening your slipper clutch might help as well. IMO, I think that a steel spur gear wouldn't help much as its adding rotating mass to the transmission. Cheers >> >>> but not sure. I'm not after it to flip the rc, just a nice wheely >> >>> from [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > IMO, I think that a steel spur gear wouldn't help much as its adding > rotating mass to the transmission. Though it will save me some money on plastic spurs. > >> >>> but not sure. I'm not after it to flip the rc, just a nice wheely > >> >>> from [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > > Though it will save me some money on plastic spurs. I've been through one plastic spur gear from 6 trucks in 3 years. $8 spur gears are easier and cheaper to replace than bent or stripped components in the g/box or diffs. Cheers >> >> >>> but not sure. I'm not after it to flip the rc, just a nice wheely >> >> >>> from [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > in > the g/box or diffs. I use a metal spur as well, that stuff about diffs and gearboxes dying instead, I've never actually heard of anyone doing that heh. The metal spur is great :-) SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD >> >> >>> but not sure. I'm not after it to flip the rc, just a nice wheely >> >> >>> from [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > in > the g/box or diffs. well i stripped 2 plastic in 1 year, lazy maintenace maybe. more like 15 dollars for a spur here, UK. So I suppose different expiriences infuence different paths. >>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STS-30-RotoStart-Engine-fits-HPI-SAVAGE-Truggy-ARRIVED_W0Q QitemZ130059582435QQihZ003QQcategoryZ19168QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem >>> [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > I'm kind of new to this, I can tune the engine for dif temps easy enough > now, just like to start diving into depth with it now. 1) 15T or 16T clutchbell 2) Mugen 1.0 springs 3) Mugen carbon fiber or aluminum clutch shoes 4) HPI polished pipe 5) Motor Saver air filter 6) ANYTHING but stock S-25 tires! (too heavy!) Dirt Bonz will make a helluva difference. HTH, Doc |
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