Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / September 2006

http://www.tinyurl.com/hq7lx Do they fit on a savage 25?
Also I was told that just the hexes would need to be replaced to take
17mm hexed wheels. Surely not true as they sell a whole conversion kit
which includes drive shafts?

I finally got my lst2 running started running the engine in so far here
are my experiences as a noob
First starting the engine was a pain first filled the tank with fuel
tried to prime it, i took the hose off the exhaust and blew in it

Does anyone know of groups or tracks near Bloomington/Normal in central
Illinois?
Thank you and God Bless <><
Greg Marine

I'm almost finishing the build-from-scratch a Nitro Evader ST.  Now, the
only thing I need to set are the 2 servos.  With the 'box of parts' I got,
the servos included are OFNA SX-0001.  Are these good for a Nitre ST ?
Any suggestions for replacing them?

Well, finally got the Sportwerks .26 in my Savage broken in and tuned up.
All I can say is.................Hoe-Lee Shee-Ott!  Damn thing screams!  It
must be the pipe (HPI Polished) as I have the exact same engine in my buggy
(THS 8015T pipe) and truggy (Sportwerks HT Pipe) and ...

16.5 gallons and she's been laid to rest.  I took it apart after slapping
the new motor in there just to see what was up.  I've been leaning it
farther than I should over the past gallon or so to make up for the slight
decrease in performance d/t wear and the evidence was there.  ...

How long have I had the Revo?  5 days?  Well it was 1 day before I'd ordered
my first mod...  It now sports the hop-up red pushrods.  They haven't been
tested yet as I've been away since tuesday, back at uni for graduation
(which was sweet) - but i'll sure as sugar be trying them ...

I'm kinda looking at this:
http://www.acehardwarehobbies.com/2.2/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=88_478_126_
230&products_id=5731
But I don't really understand.. . .does it automatically shift like
monster truck transmissions do, , or is it manual? I notice something

OK Snapped again, but this time differently.
The KNOTTED end came loose at the NON handle end, somewhere inside the
mechanism.  There are four VERY SMALL allen bolts which if I remove I guess
will give me access to whatever is inside - anyone any idea what I might

Bought this tonight....
http://www.danontherun.com/rccar_files/revo1.jpg
http://www.danontherun.com/rccar_files/revo2.jpg
Boxed as new, barely looks used, includes some spares and stuff.  £160. They

Hi all, well I was determined to finally have a steer of this new E-Zilla on
the w/e.  Pity it was raining Saturday, good thing was it was on and off
light rain so there was a chance!
I gathered all my gear and headed out to my shed (not at home) as I figured

Just grabbed a Sportwerks .26 off the bay' for $91.01 delivered.  They
retail for $129.99.  Looks like my motor search is over!  Now all three of
my vehix will be powered by the same mill!  You really can't go wrong.  Gobs
of power throughout the powerband and they rev to the ...

http://www.racingturtles.com/ghouck/ghettoblaster.JPG
Here's a pic of something I threw together this afternoon. I know it's
a bit ghetto, but I was anxious to get it working, , , ,I'll probably
make a more polished version later. It's an emergency air horn, hooked

Anyone in to this??
I currently run a Clod that has been a slow ongoing project for the past
year getting converted to a 2.2 Crawler.  Its running Traxxas 2.2 wheels
with Imex Swamp Dawg tyres, stock motors, modified pinion adapters from my

Ordered an STS.30 yet?  I have updated info you're gonna want to hear.