Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / June 2004

I have a few more questions... I apologize if they have already been asked &
answered recently.  thanks
first, what is the general opinion of the brands Smartech & HPI?
what does 1 - 1.5mm mean when referring to carb needles?  is it turns?  1 -

I am currently running a T-maxx, RC10GT, and a Ofna 9.5.  I used to use the
standard disposable four AA batteries.  I recently upgraded and I have 2
1100mah and 1 1400mah 5 cell receiver batteries.  I only have one overnight
wall charger and Now I have three batteries.  It takes ...

Hi there, does anyone know a) how to operate channel 3, and b) where I can
download the manual for it. Ive googled and tried hitecs web site and found
that this transmitter dosnt exist ;-(
Thanks for your time

I use this PDF file alot when tuning our offroad trucks and buggies and
thought I'd pass it along for others. It's from Team Associated and it's
one of their free publications. It's a few years old but covers the
basics pretty well. Here's what it covers:

I have a Tamiya TL01. All the parts are the origianl one.
What should I do to improve the speed?
I have heard that Changing Bearings, go from MSC to ESC and changing motors
will improve speed.

I need the pin that holds the battery in.
The front part where the arms connect with a little rod,would be nice too[H1
On the blackfoot exploded view at   www.Tamiya.com     ].

Car was at full whack today, new 086 pipe on, Hyper 21 8 port run in nicely,
new ali clutch, going along nicely on a car park, come out of corner, give
it beans, starts to rev a lot and not go anywhere....
Get it back, notice front diff not working, thus causing the problem, take

My Hitec 625MG servo seemed to die earlier, at first i thought it had just
got wet, but further investigation seems to reveal, its knackered.  Receiver
box and transmitter are fine as it was tested with another servo.  Servo
just seems to shake and twitch, all cogs inside are fine.  ...

Will the hop ups for the Hyper 7 work on the Ultra LX Comp?
Peter

Hi there, looking around at the moment, want to buy a fuel powered 4wd
type truck to use offroad/onroad/possibly on the beach?
As I have never owned one of these beasties before, I am a little
loathe to spend too much...

Living in Canada, I don't have the luxury of 12 months/year nice warm
weather.  I held off buying a nitro
truck last year because it was already getting into fall and I wasn't sure
of what I wanted yet.  I've been

Do you know any shocks that are prety close to -   90mm - 8 cm - 3 /14  And
pretty skinny?(Its for a frog , rear`s)

I spent hrs last nite cleaning my Monster GT to go out this morning. I
cleaned everything, the sir filter, tires, entire frame etc.
We went out this morning and with nearly a full  tank of drving in a sand
pit the monster let out a gasp and died. I ran over knowing somwthing was

"Pt3" <rfeded@nospam.com> wrote in message
You could also try www.rccaraction.com  they have some general articles for
newbies.

I found that after i've run my Rush for say a tank of fuel, the Clutch
Bell gets really hot, and the Clutch won't disengage.
Any thoughts ?
Zardos