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96Plumls
06-08-2009, 10:57 AM
Didn't know where to post it and wanted to see what some people have.

.21 Fusion
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/HPIM0367.jpg

RS4 3 Type SS
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/IM000214.jpg

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/IM000218.jpg

.21 Fusion , RS4 3 , 4 TEC
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/IM000310.jpg

NTC3
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/IM000413.jpg

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/HPIM0134.jpg

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/HPIM0139.jpg

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/HPIM0141.jpg

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/HPIM0138.jpg

NTC3 and Jato 3.3
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/HPIM0145.jpg

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/HPIM0148.jpg

Sammich
06-08-2009, 11:02 AM
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f73/integra_hot/for%20sale%20items/100_0534.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f73/integra_hot/for%20sale%20items/100_0536.jpg

just got it running...and i swear its a freakin blast

96Plumls
06-08-2009, 11:24 AM
Where do you run ?

Sammich
06-08-2009, 11:26 AM
IM IN SC...

THERES A FIELD OUT HERE THATS UNDEVELOPED THAT HAS SOME NICE DIRT HILLS, BRANCHES, ETC...I TOOK IT OUT THERE...TWAS FUN. WE'RE STILL LOOKING FOR OTHER SPOTS TO TAKE IT TO, CUZ THIS LIL 4x4 NEEDS MORE TO RUN ON THAN ASPHALT AND GRASS

96Plumls
06-08-2009, 12:00 PM
oh ok and have you thought about putting a 3.3 in your truck.

Sammich
06-08-2009, 12:01 PM
WHEN THE IDIOT AT THE R/C PLACE TOLD ME MY MOTOR WAS SHOT AND NEEDED A NEW ONE...THEN MY FRIEND GOT A HOLD OF THIS TRUCK AND GOT IT RUNNING...ALOT OF SMALL THIGNS, BUT THE FACT REMAINED THAT THE ENGINE WAS STILL GOOD...FUKIN LEECHES

96Plumls
06-08-2009, 12:09 PM
Yeah that can happen. I'm running mostly O.S Engines in my cars and thinking of putting a 21 tm in my Jato. Just make sure that you tune it when you go out for the best performance.

Sammich
06-08-2009, 12:09 PM
MY BOY KNOWS ABOUT THAT STUFF...HE'S MY R/C MECHANIC LOL

96Plumls
06-08-2009, 01:51 PM
This is the motor that im using
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/untitled1.jpg

Sammich
06-08-2009, 01:51 PM
HAVE U SEEN TEH SUPERCHARGERS FOR THESE LIL ENGINES TOO?

96Plumls
06-08-2009, 02:31 PM
there a waste of money

Sammich
06-08-2009, 02:34 PM
WAT ABOUT THE TURBO?

96Plumls
06-08-2009, 02:35 PM
what turbo? there are turbo motors but they refer to the engines head.

Sammich
06-08-2009, 02:36 PM
I THINK THERE ARE TURBOS AVAILABLE TOO..IM NOT SURE

NickD70s
06-08-2009, 03:13 PM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2130/2267752544_5a0b7009e6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/2980105100_d0ff11513e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/2833031026_012012c252.jpg

tits

Sammich
06-08-2009, 03:14 PM
ballin

96Plumls
06-08-2009, 03:32 PM
Nice Jato

WTF?
06-08-2009, 03:58 PM
nice cars hopefully ill have a e-maxx soon

96Plumls
06-08-2009, 04:10 PM
Thanks

AlliRae
06-08-2009, 04:14 PM
when i was in sc driving to get something to eat one night and some guys at a shop i passed by had one and drove it beside me.... it was a quick little thing... went 55 easy.

96Plumls
06-08-2009, 04:45 PM
Yeah they can be fast. 55 is to slow for me im trying to push 80 or more in my cars now. Most of my cars can do 70 with 30% nitromethane.

- here's a vid with a setup like mines
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhT3r9RzhJg

VQ35 Star
06-08-2009, 06:25 PM
Duuuuuuude let me get one of those 350zssssssss!

96Plumls
06-08-2009, 06:35 PM
The Bodies Start Off like this.
If you have one i could help you out.
http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee335/roclark07/HPIM0363.jpg

Dville nismo
06-08-2009, 08:01 PM
Cool cars, i always wanted one, i should get one.

boostedb16
06-08-2009, 08:28 PM
here's a picture of my last one out of 7 that i had.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e48/jp450r/IMG_1264.jpg

96Plumls
06-08-2009, 09:11 PM
Thats Nice what kind of car is it.

DirtyMechanic
06-09-2009, 01:03 AM
Nice to see im not the only one. Got a t-maxx 3.3 beast!!! with some RPM arms and skid plates and a roll cage for this summer backyard bashing. and some tires and rims from stock for the 3.3 to stock from my E-maxx (RIP:( , it will be back with LI-po) to stable max rims and mulchers.;)

and my On Road is a HPI Nitro2RS4 with everything done carbon carbon everything, 2-speed, MIP CVDs and etc. O.S. CV-R .12 looking for a long a smooth place for a 70+mph run.


oh and im a body whore... 350Z and Ford GT are the newest for this year. had many many other bodies. but right now only the A4 ROAR legal, M coupe, C5, 350Z and Ford GT survive. and for the Maxx truck stock body, low profile stadium truck style truck to Titan. Im a body whore what can i say.


stock e-maxx chevrons on top, stock 3.3 t-maxx on bottom.
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3853.jpg
stable maxx rims and mulcher tires top, stock 3.3 on bottom... about what a 1" wider on side of the truck
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3856.jpg
Roll Cage new for this year. woot!!!:D
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3857.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3859.jpg

RPM arms and skidplates best thing ever.

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3862.jpg

Left Mulcher, mid stock 3.3 t-maxx, right stock E-maxx
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3864.jpg
turck bodies
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3865.jpg

left Foam tires for On-Road, mid rubber BELTED tires and mesh rims, right drifting plastic tires(my rice me out rims)
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3866.jpg

Carbon and Carbon and more Carbon

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3867.jpg

new for this year
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3869.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3870.jpg
more new for this year.
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3871.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3872.jpg

Old POS C5 never paint shit yellow
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3873.jpg
see why
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3874.jpg
getting my ROAR legal body on.. woot
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3875.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3876.jpg

M coupe of goodness yumm....
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3877.jpg
Darth Vader has arrived, slammed
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg247/DirtyMechanic_album/100_3878.jpg

collins
06-09-2009, 01:17 AM
schumacher BIG6 checking in

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii210/collinsgto/schumacherbig6.jpg

DirtyMechanic
06-09-2009, 03:15 AM
^that fails to run a whole tank without breaking something

slostang
06-09-2009, 03:19 AM
i want another one.

Sammich
06-09-2009, 09:14 AM
when i was in sc driving to get something to eat one night and some guys at a shop i passed by had one and drove it beside me.... it was a quick little thing... went 55 easy.UR USUALLY IN CHUCKTOWN WHEN U COME TO SC RIGHT? WHERE WAS THIS ONE?

96Plumls
06-09-2009, 11:00 AM
Schumachers are very fragile.

collins
06-09-2009, 11:05 AM
^that fails to run a whole tank without breaking something
that's what happens when you run a big block. Things break and wear out. That's why it's a hobby. Btw, I've had several consecutive tanks without failure ;) . But anyways, what's your point here, mike?

96Plumls
06-09-2009, 12:38 PM
You can run a Big Block without messing anything up.

DirtyMechanic
06-09-2009, 02:30 PM
that's what happens when you run a big block. Things break and wear out. That's why it's a hobby. Btw, I've had several consecutive tanks without failure ;) . But anyways, what's your point here, mike?what do you think my 3.3 is.. its a small block stroker. .20 to your .21... order that clutch yet for it.... and order your clutch for your turd nuget too.

96Plumls
06-09-2009, 03:21 PM
I have a 3.3 Jato

96Plumls
06-18-2009, 05:38 PM
where does everyone run at

96Plumls
06-18-2009, 05:55 PM
im thinking about getting this body

i4_garage
07-02-2009, 04:22 AM
Mines back in the days.
Man i want another one anyone got one for sale?

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/LaogOokstaNigka/9.jpghttp://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/LaogOokstaNigka/3.jpg

96Plumls
07-08-2009, 01:06 PM
i do have one for sale it's a hpi rs4 3 type ss with a os 18 cv-rx and does anyone here race in atlanta

FasTech
07-08-2009, 02:12 PM
They're pretty awesome but I couldn't have one. I would tear it up within a couple days.

96Plumls
07-08-2009, 03:57 PM
It's easy not to destory one. Just run it in an open area and make sure that the tune is good.

Mad Mike
07-08-2009, 05:31 PM
My tower hobbies st-15
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/cordiaturboowner/other/DSCF2080.jpg
My acme...(no name) AWD buggy
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/7386/6rcnewcar6rj.jpg

My AWD xmod
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/cordiaturboowner/xmod/DSCF2369.jpg

My RC rock crawler
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/3223/pict07795tk.jpghttp://img83.imageshack.us/img83/4288/pict07816ag.jpg

My old HPI rs4 evo 3 drift car
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/9122/ae869gd.jpg

DirtyMechanic
07-08-2009, 07:00 PM
i do have one for sale it's a hpi rs4 3 type ss with a os 18 cv-rx and does anyone here race in atlantarace no. drift yes.

96Plumls
07-10-2009, 12:46 PM
And where do you drift your rc

96Plumls
07-10-2009, 12:48 PM
At the moment I'm building a Brushless TC4 for Speed runs Would like to get 100 mph or more.

collins
07-10-2009, 12:57 PM
good luck! but i can be done ;) i'm running brushless in my stampede and cant keep the front end down lol. might need to ballast it a little in the front.

DirtyMechanic
07-10-2009, 02:39 PM
At the moment I'm building a Brushless TC4 for Speed runs Would like to get 100 mph or more.good luck with that. youll need to start a mamba MAX brushless motor and at least 6S lipo batteries to start lookin for that speed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAwSbILiyW0

AnthonyF
07-13-2009, 04:14 PM
I just sold mine. I got real big into it over the winter/spring. Theres a couple videos of us at the Sugar Bowl a few months ago on youtube.com

Kyosho Inferno GT2
Ofna LX 1
2 HPI Firestorms
HPI RS4 w/ the 3.0cc engine.

I love r/c, but it is SOOO damn expensive. My Kyosho:
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u180/TRYMY40/DSCN0259.jpg

96Plumls
07-13-2009, 04:46 PM
I have a mamba max esc and a mamba max 9000KV motor
6s would fry the motor it can do it on 2s and 3s

96Plumls
07-13-2009, 04:50 PM
i would have loved to have taking that Kyosho Inferno GT2 off your hands.

600 Double R
07-13-2009, 05:17 PM
i had a jato 3.3 and it was a pos. biggest waste of money. engine locked up and i bought another one and it ran like hell. put a 2.5 on it and it was a damn little beast.

96Plumls
07-13-2009, 06:09 PM
i have a Jato 3.3 and never had a problem with it. Runs great a can bring the front up going into 2nd gear.

600 Double R
07-13-2009, 06:19 PM
tuning those damn things for the weather is too aggravating for me. spur of the moment thing. wasted a grand in that mess.

96Plumls
07-15-2009, 10:29 AM
money can go very fast in this hobby.

AnthonyF
07-15-2009, 11:56 AM
Traxxas products are a hit and miss.

My co-worker has a 2.5 T-maxx and it has had so many issues while other 2.5 owners have had zero.

-Ant.

96Plumls
07-15-2009, 05:03 PM
Thats true, I few but not many problems with my 4 tec but it handled so bad even with foams and a good setup so i sold it.

AnthonyF
07-15-2009, 05:06 PM
My HPI was amazing. I couldn't run it on foams though b/c it brought the car too low for the stock suspension. BOO. But they are hella fun. My GT2 was amazing, but 60 bucks a set of tires a day, nay nay. I wasnt having it anymore. I do miss my Spektrum DX3s though.

-Ant.

96Plumls
07-15-2009, 06:28 PM
how was that radio i have a DX2.0

fininfarina
07-16-2009, 01:41 AM
I had collection back in the day...serpent 710 for race, Tmaxx, all kinds of R/Cs in the world. too much money spent on these

AnthonyF
07-16-2009, 08:05 AM
how was that radio i have a DX2.0

I loved it. It was very easy to figure out and adjust and it looked badass.

-Ant.

96Plumls
07-16-2009, 10:39 AM
Did it have the telemetry? If so how as it?

Magnus213
07-18-2009, 09:51 PM
Can't believe I've missed this thread for so long! That's what I get for never coming into this forum.

So I've been into R/C for a while, starting with a Micro RS4, then an electric Evader (I'm cheap), then an RS4 3 Evo, and a Pro 4 recently. The Evo is my favorite by far, because I feel like electric just kind of sucks in comparison. I need the noise and the nitro smell and all that. I've had this thing for probably 5 years, and for the majority of that time I've wanted to make custom parts. This summer I'm working in a lab with access to the appropriate machines, so I took the plunge and ordered 1/8" (3.18-mm) 7075T6 aluminum sheet. The results:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040895.jpg

Evo with new friend, Pro 4 I picked up on eBay. This is pre-teardown.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040903.jpg

Metal!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040904.jpg

An impressive device (waterjet)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040906.jpg

The suspense of the cut...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040907.jpg

Need to rinse off the garnet, but it looks good from here...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040908.jpg

Chassis, bumper brace, steering link, and steering spacers.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040910.jpg

Very pleased with how everything lined up...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040911.jpg

The easiest way to guarantee perfect hole size and placement.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040912.jpg

Done, for today at least.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040913.jpg

Came home to some love from Tower, mainly shock and diff oil and a couple of replacement plastic pieces

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040914.jpg

All holes and slots lining up...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040916.jpg

Crowded desk.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040919.jpg

I'm excited to see how this thing works for me. It's quite a bit smaller than the stock Airtronics AM transmitter, uses half the batteries...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/P1040918.jpg

Check out the difference in size between the 2.4 GHz and AM receivers... impressive!

That's all I've got for tonight. The chassis is not quite done, and while it came out very well in my opinion it's not perfect. The front differential case (whatever it's called) slot is a couple mm from where it needs to be, so I will be working with Mr. Dremel soon to fix that. I also need to go back and countersink most of the chassis holes. I'll probably sandblast the chassis after all adjustments are made, and take it to the lasercutter to put a nice little logo on it. I'll also look into the bends on the chassis sides.

You might be wondering why I made an aluminum bumper plate and steering linkage. The answer is boredom, and desire to cut cool stuff for the hell of it. I realize that the stock pieces were just fine, but hey, these should work well too. And if the front bumper brace actually gets bent in a crash, I have the CAD file and a massive amount of 7075 sheet left.

The steering spacers I made mostly because I lost 1 of the 4 stockers, and they're close to 1/8" thick as it is. I figure any additional friction they cause from being metal will be insignificant considering the rotational speed demands of a steering linkage.

I won't be able to wrap up work on the chassis and other parts until Monday, but with some luck I should be running by the middle of next week. I've got a pretty huge amount of leftover material, and I'm considering the idea of producing parts for sale.

84SSccc
07-19-2009, 09:11 AM
^ Wow! Great work on that Chassis!

My old 2.5 T-Maxx. It's a lot of fun but I don't really have much time for it anymore.
http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo28/Cody84SSccc/T-Maxx2.jpg
http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo28/Cody84SSccc/T-Maxx.jpg
http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo28/Cody84SSccc/T-Maxx3-1.jpg

Magnus213
07-19-2009, 12:54 PM
Thanks man, I've already developed a lower-weight new version that corrects the hole placement error and cuts out some more material.

I've always wanted a monster, but it's just out of my price range for now. One day I'll pick one up...

96Plumls
07-19-2009, 01:31 PM
nice cars you two. I guess I'll post pics of my brushless TC4 soon. I'm still trying to determine which battery to get. I've seen a few Mamba 9000 on 3s but the motor is rated for 2s.

ballt85
08-04-2009, 09:00 PM
any trades check out my threads i like all of them just pm me and we will talk

Magnus213
08-11-2009, 04:04 PM
So all the new parts work out well. I have a guy on an R/C forum who messaged me asking if I'd give him a copy of my CAD file for my custom chassis. He wants to have one cut from carbon fiber, which I'm not sure is a good idea for a 1/10 nitro chassis, but he claims to have no CAD experience and basically wants to take my SolidWorks file into a shop and have it made for him.

I'm a little reluctant. I don't care about making money, but I'm worried about protecting my design. Should I send him the file?

Logan
08-11-2009, 07:34 PM
I say make your chassis and sell one to him!

96Plumls
08-11-2009, 09:35 PM
^ thats what i would do and not send the cad file.

96Plumls
08-11-2009, 09:36 PM
almost forgot i may have a chasis that i would like for you to work on or design to retro fit my fusion .21 drive train

Kevykev
08-12-2009, 12:21 AM
Can't believe I've missed this thread for so long! That's what I get for never coming into this forum.
.

I can't believe what you just posted man!

I've been on and off into electric and nitro r/c since i was 5 lol.

I have NEVER met anyone with access to that type of equipment.

WOW!!!

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: X 1M

Magnus213
08-12-2009, 10:30 PM
I can't believe what you just posted man!

I've been on and off into electric and nitro r/c since i was 5 lol.

I have NEVER met anyone with access to that type of equipment.

WOW!!!

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: X 1M
Haha yeah thank the MIT Media Lab for that... just don't tell them.

I've wanted to design custom stuff for a loooooong time, and this summer I lucked out. I've got another week of this access and a big sheet of 1/8" 7075 left... Might have to just cut as many of the chassis V2 as I can!

jmmx258
08-12-2009, 11:11 PM
I been into these for a decent time. I only have 3 now though. Not a whole lot done to them. Only have pics of one though.

I've got an HPI Savage 2.5, running a 4.6 motor, thats it.

Got an old Duratrax Nitro Quake. With a 3.0 Torq motor. Nothing done to it.

Then i've got my Associated MGT. Pictures show it with the factory 21 AE motor, 13t bell and a 51t slipper gear, Tuned pipe, minor suspension, the pipe I anodized myself using the battery charger and clothing dye method. The wheels are RPM dyable's which I dyed. Idr the tire brand, I havent had it out in a while, being as the front skid plate is bent which also holds the steering points in place.

Now its also running the 4.6 motor, HPI tuned pipe, 18t bell, 47t slipper, no 2nd gear. Reverse removed. Billet body shocks, quick steering and throttle servo's. and a roll cage I built myself out of the stock spokes from my KX250F after I crushed a wheel :). I'm fuzzy as can be on the parts names, I dont have the truck here, or i'd pull her out and tell ya.

I've also relocated the throttle/brake servo, for even quicker response :)

Anyway here's my bitch :)

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/mxglory258/1.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/mxglory258/2.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/mxglory258/3.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/mxglory258/4.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/mxglory258/5.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/mxglory258/6.jpg

96Plumls
08-12-2009, 11:33 PM
I think that we should all get together and bash

HyPer50
08-13-2009, 07:29 AM
I dont have any pics of mine, but I have a HPI Savage 21 with an OFNA .28 engine.

Nismo
08-14-2009, 03:54 AM
Heres some of whats left of the fleet, theres a 1/10 losi xxx-bk1 buggy not shown. The yellow and black slash has been sold... Same with the 5t


http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/kikcaffine/CIMG1476.jpg
The 5t was stock with just an ss pipe on it

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/kikcaffine/CIMG1480.jpg

The 5b on the other hand has a 27.2 head kit on it, 3mm thick front chassis brace and quite a few other things (333oz brake servo :eek: )

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/kikcaffine/CIMG1484.jpg

Brushless baby slash

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/kikcaffine/CIMG1486.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/kikcaffine/CIMG1491.jpg


http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/kikcaffine/CIMG1446.jpg
My Losi comp crawler, lots of stuff for it.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/kikcaffine/CIMG1442.jpg

Scx-10 scaler- different tires and wheels now, as well as a light bar and front and rear bumpers
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/kikcaffine/CIMG1425.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/kikcaffine/CIMG1426.jpg

ballt85
08-14-2009, 03:25 PM
i need a rc truck lol i hate my buggy

DirtyMechanic
08-14-2009, 04:52 PM
mmm..... nice shit chris... yeah that 1/16th slash and revo and silly with lipo. 380 brushless can size my ass.:lmfao:

96Plumls
08-14-2009, 05:23 PM
^ if you run it in a series it's very fast

96Plumls
09-02-2009, 02:40 PM
There's a Swap Meet at the Duluth Hobby Town USA on Sep 13th at 1-4

DirtyMechanic
09-02-2009, 02:43 PM
yup i know about it. i got there at least like once a week more like 2 times a week with collins. deff going to go and see what goodies i can find for cheap. and maybe sell some stuff ill never use.

96Plumls
09-02-2009, 06:14 PM
i go there a maybe once a few week sometimes

Magnus213
10-02-2009, 04:59 PM
In case you've ever been curious, the acceleration of an HPI RS4 3 Evo with an O.S. .18CV-RX with the 11G slide carb and 19/23 pinion against 41/45 spur gears (I think).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/magnus213/Trial3Integral.jpg

Measured using a Vernier 3G 3-axis accelerometer. Test performed on carpet-style turf, and performance hindered by the mass (0.372 kg) and aerodynamic effect of a LabPro unit inelegantly strapped to the stock M3 body. I gradually leaned into the throttle, as flooring it resulted in poor traction and a bad start.

For those who've taken calculus, the integral of acceleration with respect to time is velocity. Here, it's evaluated to be about 27.5 m/s, which is a speed of 61.5 mph / 99 kph. This speed is reached in delta t, which is 3.75 seconds. Not too shabby. Five brownie points to whomever can tell me when it shifted into second gear.

Magnus213
10-05-2009, 04:44 AM
While I have this sensor and equipment, anyone interested in something related to R/C cars that can be measured with a 3-axis accelerometer?

Magnus213
10-28-2009, 04:23 AM
I've been itching for a new RC for a couple weeks, and a few hours ago I found myself browsing on eBay. I'm not sure I meant to, but I just bought myself an HPI Super Nitro RS4. I've always wanted one of these as a project, and I couldn't pass this up. OS .15, two-speed, two bodies and sets of wheels, starter box, in dirty but good shape... $125 shipped.

DirtyMechanic
10-28-2009, 05:23 AM
not bad

Magnus213
12-14-2009, 12:04 PM
Thread revival... so the Super Nitro I got for such a damn good price, the seller just stopped all communication and I never heard from him again. Got all my money back with Paypal, but it took forever and I just wanted the damn car anyway.

So, to help me through my sad times, I picked up a Savage X SS. Great shape, hi-torque servos, less than a gallon through it, clean, $200 shipped. However, I've been so busy with class and finals (start tomorrow... shit) that I've only run it once.

Any Savage owners?

DirtyMechanic
12-14-2009, 02:04 PM
Thread revival... so the Super Nitro I got for such a damn good price, the seller just stopped all communication and I never heard from him again. Got all my money back with Paypal, but it took forever and I just wanted the damn car anyway.

So, to help me through my sad times, I picked up a Savage X SS. Great shape, hi-torque servos, less than a gallon through it, clean, $200 shipped. However, I've been so busy with class and finals (start tomorrow... shit) that I've only run it once.

Any Savage owners?
no savage but i heard great things about the XSS. looks like a sound truck from eveything that ive seen.

MidLifeCrisis
12-28-2009, 07:16 PM
So i guess since this thread has mroe meat ill bump it up. To guy with all the sort course trucks, what is that huge one?