Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / May 2004

I've never really thought about it before, but I just got curious, and
deciced to see if ball diffs are used in full scale cars. Can't seem to find
any referance to them using Google.
Are they used rarely?..Not at all? Why? (I'm guessing it's something to do

Please Take a look at the worlds fastest rc car in the making!!!
It is (if I stay on schedule) due to be tested and proven this
weekend!!!!
there might be problems like rotational inertia drift problems (the

All,
apart from the obvious - don't use two cars of similar frequency close
to each other, ensure your batteries are well charged, run cars in the
open away from other radio signals etc. what other preventative

Hi People,
I am about to replace the "AA" quad back in my Savage with a five cell NiMh
1100 mah Hump Pack.
I was wondering what charging and discharging rates I should be using with

My local hobby shop looked at me like I had three heads when I mentioned it
to them. Any idea when this will be available to buy?
Thanks
Mike

When I turn on my old electric R/C car it just sits there as it should, but
when I turn on the radio that is used to control it - the steering goes to
full right hand lock and the speed controller goes to max forward speed.
I think that it is the radio doing this, but I want to ...

Where can I get a front bumper for a Nikko 1:10 Aero Thunderbolt?  The car
is perhaps eight years old, and the 800 number on the parts list RDC-10938
is no longer valid.
Best,

Is this just an upgraded T-Maxx or is it more like a hybrid monster and
buggy? Seems like they are trying to make a car that is half and half.
Mike

First of all, I really enjoy the newsgroup.
I need some help for a project I'm involved in gearing down a Tamiya TXT-1
as low as possible. I mean like a 150:1 or so ratio rather than the stock
34:1. We're going to be mounting sensors and the like on board, so we need a

I think im going to get back into the remote control car world. I've
got a rc10gt, which i havent run for awhile, and i think im going to
buy another model. Unfortunately, its been years since ive looked at
anything, and i have no idea which have good reps and such. So what im

see her wet traxxas as it screams " Give me a Revo"...

Hi, Im just getting into the Rc car hobby. I want a 1/10 truck to tool
around with in my backyard on the farm. Im looking for reliability and ease
of use as well as speed and such. From what i have read a 1/10 4wd truck
will do my good. My budget is $200 total. New or used doesnt ...

Hi People!
Do you think I can install 1/8 tires to my Tamiya 1/10 TGS chassis ?
Regards,
David

Hey all, Just wondering if anyone has instructions for an Inferno 2-Speed
kit? If not, where I might be able to find them? Thanks.

Just bought and put together a new Kyosho Impreza TR15. I followed all
instructions word for word and when it came to starting the engine for the
first time.....no go.
Put the fuel in, attached the glow plug to the battery and the engine, set