Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / May 2006

I've been looking at the BigBlock kit for my Kid's Revo,
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJMG8&P=Z but
noticed that on Tower's site in the description, there are several
engines listed that definately WILL fit, and some listed that WILL NOT

Leave comment about your RC savage 25, about quality,
is it strong and heavyduty ?
IS he break easy ?
is it easy to modifiy ?

I was just curious if this is a possible hop-up for an already out of
control pede.

I have a T-Maxx 2.5. I'm using it for bashing. I was wondering what some
common upgrades are to make it stronger. I'm not interested in spending a
fortune in the truck. As much as I'd like to go all aluminum it's not
pratical at this point.

I just got a little r/c car at a garage sale.
It is a "canned heat" TYCO takes 4  AA batteries total..
2 for the car, 2 for the "controller"...
It is a neat little '57 Chevy Coke car..

I found reference to www.axialracing.com on a web site, , and was
suprized that I have never seen reference before. Does anyone here
have any experience with their engines? i don't think they have been
around long, judging how incomplete their website is. Thanks. ..

Well, the time has come to part with my toys. One kid, another in the
planning stages, new house on t he horizon coupled with the fact that I'm
afraid to drive the savage because I hate cleaning it, tuning it, and
repairing it. Also not a big fan of all the batteries, radio truck ...

I know this may sound like a silly question...does anyone know drip
free and clean way to pour from these stupid cans?
You know...the 1 gallon rectangular metal cans...for fuel, paint
thinner, denatured alcohol, etc?  It's as if the manuf. wants us to

 I have a 1/10 touring car, i want to self-making a new A-arm and the
baseboard, which tool i need to cut the carbon board?
thanks
from Peter (cmk128@hotmail.com)

I have been looking all over the 'net, and I can not seem to be able
to find aluminum diff cases for the Associated MGT. I thought for sure
I have seen them, , but now I can't find them. . .Anyone have an idea
where the ycan be had? Thanks.

Ping..............Dre, where are ya' man?  I've solved our dilemma and have
installed a Limited Slip diff in the rear end of my Savage.  Here's how:
The Kyosho MP 7.5, Kanai 1, 2, 3 and MP777, SP1 and SP2 differentials are
IDENTICAL to the Savage diffs except for the ring gear and ...

I was told that when using a CB radio, you should not operate the radio
with the antenna disconnected because it puts a strain on the
transmitter and can cause damage.
Is it similar with RC transmitters?  Eg. is it bad to operate the

Can anyone offer any opinions on which is the best...
HPI Savage F4.1 vs Schumacher Menace 4x4x21
Or are there any others to consider?
Thanks