Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / October 2003

As I mentioned in a previous posting here, I recently purchased a
Dynamite TNT .12R for a project. I just realized that I need the
engine to idle without engaging what it's driving, so I guess I need
some sort of inertial clutch. I don't have one, nor do I have a car

I have a R/C car (Koyosho Outlaw Raider)  When I press the throttle,
the the motor runs and turns the axels.. The wheels do not turn..
any suggestions?
Thanks a bunch.

Get BIG BLOCK power from your small block engine.
This is very cool!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3151667785&category=44028

 I just saw a TV commercial for the "New Citrus Listerine" (gack!), and the
dad (I think, it happened very quickly) was working on a 10th scale touring
car at the breakfast table........
Cool, huh?

Yes or No would be great.
The local track cant tell me either no one seems to know.

I recently installed a HPI Racing Clutch.  Followed the instructions
for installation.  Installed the clutch on the mid range holes.
Everything went fine.  Put the engine back in my RS4 RTR 3 and had no
problems.  When I tried to run my car this is where I noticed the car

Has anyone tried the rally conversion kit?  I am thinking about getting
it because I want to be able to go on and off road. I'm probally getting
     the tc3? I've heard that it has very good handling, is that true?

I saw the thread about the Las Vegas show and the mention of LiPoly cells.
I did a google search on them and I see that there are some retailers
selling the LiPoly cells.  However, all of the dealers I came across were
from overseas (I am in the US).  Does anybody know where LiPoly ...

When putting the teeth of the pinion gear and the motor together, how
tight should the contact be? I had to break my car down to rid the motor
of some tiny gravel bits that got in it. After putting it back together,
it doesn't have the "roll" it did before after I let off of the

        i have a G.V 4WD Rex-X 1:8 Scale  and i was wondering if any one
knows of websites for them, or nitro buggies.
Many thanks
Ash

What do you think of this upcoming Monster GT truck? Would you get one when
it comes out in Nov 2003?
http://www.rc10.com/shusting/CatalogHub/kitspecs_mgt/mgt_kits.htm
Rumor going around - this might be on sale for around £400 or so for RTR.

Night before last I came across an article on the web that showed how
to make the T-Maxx brake better.  Mine was really crappy.  Like
stopping a semi (50' to stop).  When I first got my Maxx it would endo
when you applied the brakes.  During break-in it rounded out the disc.

I've got a T-Max which I've had for a couple of weeks now, really enjoying
it (my first nitro r/c model) now that it's run in properly.
In the manual and on the Traxxas web site them emphasise that you should
always stick to the same nitro content fuel that you ran in on.  I.e. if ...

I have two off-road trucks I need to sell. Both include motors and look
complete (body, chassis, suspension, tires, etc) except no electronics and
servos. Bought these as project trucks to get on the dirt again, but don't
have time. Looking for at least $40 plus Fed-Ex Ground ...