Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / January 2005

ok...so i've been using a particular 540 motor for about a year now and
it's still running fine.  i remember seeing in an old post that at some
point, the brushes, inside the sealed endbell, are going to get worn to
the point that they no longer make contact with the com.  i've ...

Someone had once posted a link to an online store in California iirc that
had the lowest prices I had ever seen on the net. Does anyone what site it
may have been? I'm looking to possibly buy a Nitro Stadium Truck or Buggy in
the next week and want to try and save myself as much ...

I've been trying to figure out the way to make extra money in the
internet, checking news groups and ads.  It's not easy but I try to
keep an open mind to opportunities.  In these websites you would find
messages like the one described further below.  The message got me

I ran across this page by accident,and well i thought man this might be
invaluble to some of us in this group.Using there software,YOU design
your own part.They make it and send it back to you.This is
cool,exspecially if you are in need of any special gearing,or in my

im goona buy me a mini, just cant make up me mind, ive been leaning
twoards the mini quake 'cuz it fits the biggest motor of the 1/18th
scalers, comes with bearings and has standard oil shocks, however i
would like to race if more people show up with minis, wacha yall think

I've been browsing through all the FAQ for newbie pages that I've been
able to find on the web, and none seem to have good suggestions for
electric non-pre-made starter models. I'm actually more interested in
the mechanics and the construction than I am with the racing (although

Good job on the funny car mod.
Shannon

any suggestions on a good 1/8th buggy budget engine? i was thinking about
getting the hpi s-25, i can get it right at $100 on ebay. ofna force
26($125), associated .21($90-125), os .21 rg($120),...... i want to stay
under $150 and use a pull start or roto start. any suggestions.

Can you help me write these articles? I will pay you. Please get in
touch with me as soon as possible. I am a legitimate writer and will
send you the link to my site as soon as I hear from you. Thanks.

hi my name is matt anderson and i would like to race rc trucks next race
season so please email me to donate money or rc stuff i wouldnt write
this if i had a way to make money so please donate

This oughta be sweet:
http://www.traxxas.com/products/news/T-Maxx-PR1.htm

Been looking at getting into the RC hobby. Have a few friends with the
Traxxas gas trucks and all they do is tune them up. I figure an
electric will be my deal. Don't want to mess with rebuilding, gas,noise
etc. Just want to drive it in the dirt in my back yard and jump it a

These guys seem to have the right price on some of there items --
http://www.hobbieguyrc.com
Anyways I had purchased several items from them 2 weeks ago! sh.t should be here
by now -- possibly the rain has delayed mail!

I'm sad to say I'm selling my tmaxx.  I've run out of time and it just
isn't getting used.  Stock truck with OS Max 15CV engine.  Needs a good
cleaning and a little work (stripped the reverse gears in the tranny).
Pics and details here:

Since a few weeks our clubtrack is on carpet.
My car is riding better than ever before because i have 4° casterbloks
installed , before 2°.
there is just one small thing i would like to get rid of.