Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / December 2003

I have got a 1/10 electric touring car and have no where to use it.
I have heard that there is a track at Weston super mare but how do I find
out when events are on? Also are there any other tracks near Bristol?

As some newsgroup regulars may know, I've been a Lancia Stratos freak since
I first saw the Bertone prototype photos in the mid-'70s (I'm 39yrs old,
kinda scary!).
Well, I finally scored! I found an ABC Hobby Lancia Stratos bodyshell on

As I pour over all the info I can find, I've come across people
mentioning that the higher end battery packs can be recharged 2 or
even 3 times per day.
I didn't realize this was an issue.  I thought if I bought, say, 4

I just got back into this hobby and would like advice on charging NiCd
packs.
I have an E-Maxx, which I'm only getting about ten minutes (at most)
of runtime with. I'm using 1500Mah packs (dynamite and venom). What

What kind of maintenance am I looking at if I run my Maxx in the snow?

Would it be possible or even worth the effort to put MT tires and wheels om my
stadium truck to get more ground clearance for bashing in the back yard?
Thanx Brian

I got my B3 up to 75.5 MPH on 12 cells the other day.  Is that a record?
Probably not...  What did Cliff Lett have to do to make his 111 MPH record
official?

hey all,
Altough i have had a Nitro car for two or three years now, im not right
clued up on them. At first my car was brought for a bit of fun, and a play
about. but now im into it all, and i really want to know more about it. Like

Some friends are waiting and waiting .....

Oh crap, I've got my TA04s together last week. Bought a motor mount/heatsink, Flouride dampers, Tamiya Super
Stock motor and some gears to play with. It's pretty darn quick and the lower deck has taken some damage in
the weekend, are there bash plates available?
Anyhoo, on to the ...

I feel bad...FedEx just came, I saw Tower Hobbies on the box and
didn't even bother to look at the name.  I assumed it was the slot car
parts I'd ordered.
Opened it up and saw a Traxxas Stampede.

Hi all, I am new to R/Cing. I always wanted one but just wasnt sure about
quality. Now with the web, I was able to do a little research. I just got my
new Evader ST nitro. Im still breaking it in, but I am very pleased with the
product. Tower Hobby also has excellent service.

I have had my nitro car for a couple of years. Not really that clued up
about them.
I have a Kyosho engine, ive heard people sayin they arn't all that good,
what problems am I likely to come across??

Traxxas Stampede/Rustler for sale
Purchased new as a Stampede but upgraded as a Rustler. All instructions and
manuals included. Everything is in very good condition ie. No broken or
missing parts etc. This truck is ready to run and fun to run. All of the

Does anyone recall where you can get the Personal Lap Counter/Transponder
system you can get for around  $ 249.95
It's made for one car and for personal practice use only .
Please email me or the group !