Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / November 2005

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Hello, i have just bought a re-release Grasshopper 2005 and have fitted
the bigger 540 motor.
Boy, does this thing bring back memories.
I want to add some oil damper shocks, does anyone know of a complete

Does anyone know where to get original Tamiya hop-ups?
I've found a few but not all, I need to know if 3rd party parts can be used?
Paggle

Well I did anyway, last time I had the transmission apart (when I replaced
the bent chassis plates) I adjusted the shift points for 2nd and 3rd (by
half a turn on both screws!) and holy crap, I have a new truck!
The whole time I have been tuning and getting the thing sorted it has ...

I've just noticed that quite a few hop-ups aren't available under their old
codes, but I've also noticed that there are hop-ups similar.
Is there some sort of conversion chart to say what the old/new hop-up codes
are?

Can anyone tell me can I connect two 7.2 V Ni-MH packs in series to get
14.4V, use it for powering 20 W halogen lamp, and after power runs down
disassemble it and charge 7.2 V packs separately, first one and then
another.

WOOOT!  Anyone seen the new Savage parts on hpiracing.com??  HPI have
released a wheelie bar set, steel spur and pinions, 17mm hubs, uni's, wheels
and tires!!
I was stoked when I saw them last night, checked ebay and have a wheelie bar

I'm looking for someone who is a true artist and can airbrush a flag into a
1/18 150mm body? Anybody?
Thanks,
Kosta

would fleible bumper stripper work

Does any one know who make the Ballistic pinks and the Lost silver
sprints RC tires? thay have them in the T-tech setups and i would like
to know who makes them.
Thank you all, silversnow

I am looking for a set of wheels that will fit my old Tamiya Blackfoot.
This is the original one that I bought in 1993.
I broke a wheel a couple of months ago and I have been looking for a
replacement part. Every hobby shop I contacted are telling me that this

I am looking for a cool buggy body and wing for my revo.
I would appreciate any suggestions.

Hi i own a mini t and im making this thread for everyone 2 shar
problems about mini t's and stuf
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brian2

For those of you who use Simple Green to clean your R/C vehicles (I use a
1:1 solution of Simple Green and Denatured alcohol myself) and live in
America, Lowe's has 1 gallon (128oz) of concentrate on sale right now for
$8.97.  The 32oz bottles are $3.87 to give you a point of ...

FWIW, I noticed on the RCCA website that Orion has come out with a
plastic encased 7.4v lipo battery for R/C cars. There is some
interesting discussion on it.