Nitro RC Cars

**FasTech** · 07-08-2009, 01:12 PM

They're pretty awesome but I couldn't have one. I would tear it up within a couple days.

**96Plumls** · 07-08-2009, 02:57 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, 04:31 PM

My tower hobbies st-15

My acme...(no name) AWD buggy

My AWD xmod

My RC rock crawler

My old HPI rs4 evo 3 drift car

**DirtyMechanic** · 07-08-2009, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by 96Plumls

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

race no. drift yes.

**96Plumls** · 07-10-2009, 11:46 AM

And where do you drift your rc

**96Plumls** · 07-10-2009, 11:48 AM

At the moment I'm building a Brushless TC4 for Speed runs Would like to get 100 mph or more.

**collins** · 07-10-2009, 11:57 AM

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, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by 96Plumls

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, 03:14 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:

**96Plumls** · 07-13-2009, 03:46 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, 03:50 PM

i would have loved to have taking that Kyosho Inferno GT2 off your hands.

**600 Double R** · 07-13-2009, 04:17 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, 05:09 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, 05:19 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, 09:29 AM

money can go very fast in this hobby.

**AnthonyF** · 07-15-2009, 10:56 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, 04:03 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, 04:06 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, 05:28 PM

how was that radio i have a DX2.0

**fininfarina** · 07-16-2009, 12:41 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, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by 96Plumls

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, 09:39 AM

Did it have the telemetry? If so how as it?

**Magnus213** · 07-18-2009, 08:51 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:

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

Metal!

An impressive device (waterjet)

The suspense of the cut...

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

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

Very pleased with how everything lined up...

The easiest way to guarantee perfect hole size and placement.

Done, for today at least.

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

All holes and slots lining up...

Crowded desk.

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...

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, 08:11 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.

**Magnus213** · 07-19-2009, 11:54 AM

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, 12:31 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, 08:00 PM

any trades check out my threads i like all of them just pm me and we will talk

**Magnus213** · 08-11-2009, 03:04 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, 06:34 PM

I say make your chassis and sell one to him!

**96Plumls** · 08-11-2009, 08:35 PM

^ thats what i would do and not send the cad file.

**96Plumls** · 08-11-2009, 08:36 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** · 08-11-2009, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by Magnus213

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!!!

X 1M

**Magnus213** · 08-12-2009, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Kevykev

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!!!

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, 10:11 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

**96Plumls** · 08-12-2009, 10:33 PM

I think that we should all get together and bash

**HyPer50** · 08-13-2009, 06:29 AM

I dont have any pics of mine, but I have a HPI Savage 21 with an OFNA .28 engine.

**Nismo** · 08-14-2009, 02:54 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

The 5t was stock with just an ss pipe on it

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

)

Brushless baby slash

My Losi comp crawler, lots of stuff for it.

Scx-10 scaler- different tires and wheels now, as well as a light bar and front and rear bumpers

**ballt85** · 08-14-2009, 02:25 PM

i need a rc truck lol i hate my buggy

**DirtyMechanic** · 08-14-2009, 03:52 PM

mmm..... nice shit chris... yeah that 1/16th slash and revo and silly with lipo. 380 brushless can size my ass.

**96Plumls** · 08-14-2009, 04:23 PM

^ if you run it in a series it's very fast

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