Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / September 2003

I would like to know what are the differences between Savage 25 and Savage
SS?
And what should I buy?
Thanks

I am thinking about replacing the motor in my Evader ST with something a
little faster.  I am using the factory ESC (some cheap Duratrax unit) for
now, so I can't get too wild.  Any suggestions?  The truck has a Duratrax
Photon Speed 20x1 right now.

Ive got a problem with a Tamiya Ferrari 360 TL01 electric car.
When i push the throttle onto full,  the servo moves past the last
contact point and cuts out!! Whilst the reverse doesn't even make it
fully onto the contact.

Just getting back into cars after a long absence. I would like to know
if anyone here knows of any groups who get together to
race? I live on Cape Cod and would be looking for groups in
my area as well as southeastern Mass. I would greatly appreciate

I will be getting either an EvaderST or BX for my daughters (4&6) for
some fun parking lot driving with some small plywood ramps for
excitement.  I was wondering what you guys think would be better, the
ST or BX.  They like the buggy, but I was looking for some other

Anyone know of a product or design for an R/C electric powered mower?  
I know of the Robomower http://www.friendlyrobotics.com/ and it seems
to be a good candidate for an RC conversion.
but the manafacturer said they are not able to be converted to RC.

Hi every body I'm just biggining rc racing does anyone have any tips
or ideas for me??????

I was given Radio Shack RC Truck, pretty fun, but the problem is, the
cahrger only charges when it feels like it. When I first got it, the
charger wouldnt charge, it would turn on, and then shut off after
about a minute, then it fixed itself, and i came to the conclusion

Here's the letter I sent to Tower Hobbies :
I've heard many derogatory statements about Tower lately in the newsgroups
and message boards lately and then I saw this :
" Reduced Shipping on Over 38,000 Items! "

I'm a bigginer driver and I need some info on rc cars please reply.

Hello and please help me with my problem
   I have the oportunity to buy a RC truck and i am looking for most
reliable.Thing is  is i am getting my RC while I live
abroad.Reason???unreasonable pricing for examle some  retail prices in

Thanks for the reply, just one more question, does the single use more battery power than the triple??
iam thinking of getting a Trinity D5 13x1 Mod Motor for a losi xxx Kinwald ed...
iam going to use the standard spur gear and a size 22 pinion gear....
what does everyone think of ...

Ive run my Evader ST through about two dozen packs so far.  Im noticing that
the rear suspension is not as tight as it was new (its been jumped quite a
bit). It droops now maybe about a quarter inch just sitting, where before it
didnt.  From what I can tell theres still oil in the ...

i have just got into rc and if anyone has any information on where i can go
raceing in hampshire i would be very greatful,, keith

Got one ride with 27.145mhz, another with 75.990mhz. Controls and
electronics are different brands throughout.
Am I able to swap crystals between controllers and receivers without
harming anything?