Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / August 2005

Hi all, after taking my Emaxx out on the bituman on the w/e I'm hooked :)  I
also found out that it wheelies uncontrollable when you boot it standstill,
in 1st *or* 2nd!!!  No reverse required, just plant it and whoa!  The thing
flies when I drove it in my mates paddock, 3-4" grass ...

can anyone tell me where i can buy Smartec part`s in Europe ? (Smartech
winner buggy)
Thanks.

I  have a HPI Savage SS25. I'm having a devil of a time getting it to run
properly. I purchased this used. I first set the idle adjustment opening to
2 mm, then adjust the low speed needle to 3 turns out.  I return to the
original settings of 4 1/2 turns out on the high speed ...

Does anyone know where I can buy, or preferably download, the manual
for a Kyosho Optima Mid Custom ??
Also, do you know if there is anywhere I can download an Exploded view
of this buggy. I have seen similar diagrams for other Kyosho cars.

I am in the process of rebuilding this car.  Some parts appear to be
discontinued from HPI such as the upper deck.  I was able to work
around that part by making my own, however some other parts I require I
cannot manufacture.

Howdy y'all,
Went to yank the carb last night to seal it up with some silicone and no
dice.  Backed the screw and lockwasher out, and the carb wouldn't budge.
Tried to remove the crosspin using a hammer and punch and it wouldn't budge

I got  a HPI  Nitro Rush from my brother and it has the .15FE engine.
It doesn't run and I was wondering what should I do and check for to get
this thing running. The glow plug has been replaced.  

Just got back from the track and broke the left rear dogbone on my
Savage 4.6SS.  This got me thinking about stronger bones, and MIP CV's
crossed my mind.  Could someone explain the advantages and
disadvantages of MIP CV's versus Dogbones (other than the costs)?

Looking for  a TA02 Front gearbox but not the black or Red ones. I need to
Silver Gray one that was on the Taisan Starcard Porsche. If you have one in
either new or very very good condition please let me know.
And no, ebay never has them. I have checked repeatedly.

Hi all, I've just ordered a rotostart for my Savage (I hate pull starts with
a passion!), but on the box it states the back plate fits Savage .21 .25
and SS, no mention of the K46.  I've also seen on the internet that there is
a seperate back plate for the K46.  Unfortunately Tower ...

I'm looking at getting a Revo or a Tmaxx, I just want a durable bashing
truck that will pretty much stay stock except for maybe tires and shocks.
Any advice or other suggestions are welcome.

Well on the w/e I tuned the engine out after I finished the last tank of
runin.  This thing flies now.  But as per usual, I now have a problem.
I toasted my clutch!  Big time too.  When built the truck, I got to the
clutch and noticed that it uses plastic shoes.  I thought yuk and ...

Besides scraping or sanding of some sort...
Is there an easy way to remove anodized coating on aluminum? Without
effecting the aluminum integrity itself.
Let's say you somehow can easily..,if it's a threaded part, wouldn't

Does anyone know where I can get inkjets waterslide decal paper any help
would be great
Thanks

I just got into racing 18th and it is a blast but I have some serious
traction problems. I drift in every corner and cannot go full throttle out.
I use traction compound (we race indoors/carpet) like everyone else but it
does not seem to matter. I am racing similar rubber like ...