Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / December 2003

Its been over two years now and i am back.
Billy BA and Burntkat are the only two that stand out right now, there
where a lot of others back then. But them two had the ideas and
soloutions.

Hi you all!
I'm 30 and I want a radio controlled monster truck. I love the way those
things handle! I had a Bolink street car when I was 15, but I'm pretty much
new to the hobby. I've read it's best to start off with electric, but I'm a

Good evening all!
Just bought my son an E-maxx for the holidays.
So far so good but this weekend one of his 2400mAh batteries split its
plastic casing.

Still trying to solve my steering problem, and I'd like to understand
camber better.
My problem is tight left turns, wide right turns with my electric
Stampede.

I was wondering if someone can help me on this.
i used to own a super shot (I think 1987), which was my birthday gift when I
was a child...I guess I want to live the monent again.  I tried ebay but no
listing, so I checked around google, and there were few sites selling parts,

I would like to know what you guys think. Any pros/cons and opinions on
these two trucks would be appreciated as I will be buying one of them after
winter.

Can anyone tell me the motor limit on this ESC?

I would like to improve the standard motor (still brush one)
Which one do you recommand?
Thank
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Is there any racing happening in San Diego (or nearby)? I race both on
and off road nitro, but am going to have to settle for just one car.
I'd like to go with offroad for awhile since it's cheaper to keep
racing (foam tires wear quick on a nitro touring car) but want to make

Does anyone know of any web sites that have aluminum wheels besides RCBoyz.com?
I am looking for a set for my nitro TC3
TIA
George

My old Kyosho USA-1's stock speed controller finally burned up.  I
want to replace with an electronic speed control but I don't want to
spend a fortune on something fancy.  I basically want the cheapest ESC
that will work with the truck (including reverse) and will fit in the

o.k., a stripped buttom head is the problem. i need to replace it, bu
in the parts breakdown it show some shims (2 required), four bolts
so-on. i need to know if i can re-use the old shims, what to torque th
bolts at if needed, is there any gaskets needed though none are in th

 My son received a Nikko truck (9.6v)and he loves it. The problem is
the 4 hour recharge time. Phewwww.
 Question, Can someone recommend a good inexpensive truck or kit with
batt's that recharge quicker. We need something that can be beat up a

I need a copy of the instruction/set up0 manuals for the Losi XX4.
Does anyone have these that maybe can send me a copy. Last time I
looked at Losi site, there was no manual posted.
TIA

I am considering getting this
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&product=6004330&cate
gory=R%2fC+Vehicles&catalog=RadioShack
and would i be able to use a 9.6V battery 1800mAh?
The truck is supposed to take a 7.2V.  I have about six 9.6V and I do not