Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / July 2005

I found a place near my house that is a dirt track the website for it is
www.cbrcr.com.  My question is this, is $5.00 for practice runs and $10.00
for races a fair rate or are they overpriced?

I want to upgrade the bearings on my Rustler, should I go for shielded or
sealed?

Can anyone recommend the cheapest fast remote control car for my dogs
to chase around the yard which has 4" grass?
Thanks

What's the latest on BBA???????  Is he ok?????
S

Anyone have any idea why Team Associated is selling out to Thunder
tiger?  I have been a fan of Associated ever since the rc10, and it
doesnt make sence to me.  It would seem to me that Thunder tiger should
sell out to Associated, givin associated's formitable racing team and

I have raced a lot of RC cars when I was young. Even tough I have been out
of the hobby, I have a lot of experience with RC cars. 3 of my friends and I
would like to buy identical RC cars that we could run for fun racing on an
asphalt parking lot. My 3 friends have no RC ...

Nice T-Maxx .21 Conversion Upgraded  (Ebay)
Too many R/Cs...this one has to go...
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/htwhls164
Thanks

Hello fellow Savage owners!
<disclaimer> This was NOT my idea and I take no credit for it.  I'm just
passing on firsthand experience with this mod.
Every Savage driver knows that the tank leans itself as it gets lower on

I picked up an old rc10 on trade this weekend and it came with an older
trinity motor.  i would like to know if anyone could help me find its specs
(turns model number etc) based on this (very poor) description:
its a brownish silver can with "trinity monster horsepower, 1987world

I read the "Electric Motor Handbook" from Astroflight.
The book explains the basic physics of hobby-motor
operation, but there is only a 1 page discussion on
brushless motors.  This left me with many questions.

Hi all, can anyone confirm for me please whether Revo wheels are the same
size/width/diameter/offset as T-Maxx wheels and whether the hubs are the
same?
Also are the tires the same size?

Please Help!  What type of bearins would I require for a 15tooth clutch
bell, and can you recommend a site where I can buy it from.

Can someone recommend a brushed motor that will give me the best battery
life for my RC18T?  One that will last and have replaceable brushes.  
Thanks!