Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / August 2004

hey all , my two sons and i just got into rc'ing, we bought some HPI
savages a couple of weeks ago  so far really enjoying it, now our
local shop is out of oil and was wondering if anyone had opinions on
what oil we can use in the air filters im assuming something pretty

Help,
I have a rex-x with a force .21 engine. I have purchased the car 2nd
hand. It runs OK for a while (around 3 mins) then stalls on idle. It's
then hard to start again until cooled a bit. I have cleaned tank,

Hi everyone,
Okay, so i went and got myself a new HPI Nitro RS4 3 EVO. The thing is
great but i just moved here in Montreal, Quebec and i am pretty
clueless on locations you can drive. My question to you is; where do

Just a couple quick questions. First, I've read here that spraying
window cleaner on the body before placing decals will allow you to
place them easily and then just blot out the cleaner. I'm just
wondering if that technique would also work for the window masks. ??

Hey all,
Ive been helping out the LHS owner by doing repair jobs for him. He's too busy to do them
himself....and im more than happy to play with other peoples cars! Anyway, The LHS is
actually a Pet & hobby type store - mostly pets bith a few trains, rockets, cheapo

I'm trying to fix my nephew's sportmaxx.  I think the carb is clogged.
I replaced both the fuel line and pressure lines.(won't run)  If I
pour fuel down the carb it will start to run so I know It ain't
getting fuel.  I tried playing around with the high speed needle

The shaft starter that came with my LST broke a week after the
purchase. I plan on getting a replacement from Losi, but I wonder if
anyone has a suggestion for a replacement in the meantime. I'm
currently using my 12V DeWalt drill, but I'd like to get something

Does anyone have the manual for the Tekin BC67 charger online?  I lost
my hard copy and the only one I could find online wasn't copied very
well and I can't read it.  If someone has one or knows where one can
be found, it would be greatly appreciated.

Im looking for a retailer for a Mabushi RS-550PH or direct replacement.
Anyone know of one?
Thanks-

First of all sorry for my english :-)
And now the question.
Do you think that is better to put in all the 4 shocks the same springs or
is better to put softer springs on front/rear?

I got hold of a RealRace G2 simulator, with the nice controller, installed
and used it. However, I was not able to tell if the feeling I have is
realistic enough (or at all). I used to drive model cars in an open area,
never bothering about a specific track, or about accurate ...

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Thanks for looking.
BoB

Within the last few months or so, an off road track was recently
opened at Grand Woods park in Delta Township near the Lansing Mall. I
believe the track had been there for some time but had fallen into
disrepair and has recently been fixed up. It doesn't seem that a lot

I hope the group will enjoy this.
here is a link to it!
http://www.geocities.com/proob4/911trdrag.html
let me know through the group what you think.

I think I can use some of their motors for a custom vehicle,
but I'd like some gearboxes to slow them down from 17,000
rpm to about 200-400 rpm.