Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / December 2003

I have had a Traxxas E-Maxx for about 6wks now. A few weeks ago,
performance dropped off (no wheelies, short battery run time) so i
removed/cleaned (electrical cleaner spray) the motors and things were
back to normal. After a few more runs, I find the same proble, but

Can anyone point me to a source of rc servo wire, connectors, pins
and crimp?
Places like Servo City and Tower seem to have the wire but I can't
locate any place that also sells the rest of what's needed to

I'm told at the model shop, that their are different types of Nitro fuel for
different engines.
My engine is marked "Kyosho GT", but no other markings beyond that.
Anybody any advice as to what type of fuel to use?

I have been looking for ages online for fuel (lets just say im not that good
at searching for things on the internet).
Can anyone suggest a good website for buying Nitro 10% fuel??
cheers again, Kris

Can someone explain how can two cars run simultaneously having the
same frequency, I saw that last weekend. The guys told me that both of
them are having channel#4 on their JR radios BUT the second car was
having the TX & RX crystals locations switched which (what it seems)

Hi, I am an RC flyer and know a bit about electric motors and battery
packs. What I am looking for is an electric monster truck for my son
that does not go too fast as he is apt to destroy it by running into
the asphalt curb on the street. Are the motors easily replaceable and I

Hi, I just bought a new kit :) I know it is an old buggy but I liked
it, and need the rear gearbox assembly steps since they are missing
from my manual, if anyone can scan me those steps and email them to me
it'll be really a big help.

Hi , does anyone know what the torque and speed specs are on a Ko Propo PS-701 IC Servo??

which is better for stock racing e rustler or ep evader
http://community.webtv.net/METHODMAN03/traxxasstampede

I and in the process of tearing down my Maxx for repairs and maintenance.
My questions are
1 What type of lube do I use on the driveshafts?
2 While all apart should I change to aluminum diffs?

I want to buy a 4x4 radio controlled car as a Christmas present.
Can any one please advise/recommend a make, model and on-line store.
I'm willing to pay upto £100.
Thanks

Anyone here have one? What do ya think of it? Because I will be gettin
one soon. :D
The first thing I plan to do is get the reverse module and replace th
steering servo with something a bit stronger (Hitec 645MG)

Seems like I go through this every year, but with no hobby store in my
town, I always give up out of confusion.
I've owned electric off-roads in the past, but got really frustrated
with the short run time.  Even with 3 expensive battery packs.  So I

ok, I have a HPI Dash! Would it be alright to stick a 540- size motor i
it? Would it just flop around cuz i can get better shocks? and whic
one should i get?
Than