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Default Large scale FAQs. New to large scale!? Read this first!!

Hi!

I have prepared this FAQ due to the increased number of enquiries about gas cars from other sectors of the hobby. Lately we've had plane guys, boat guys, nitro guys, electric guys, heli guys, even some of those weird tank guys getting in on the gas powered car explosion going on right now!

So here is an FAQ on the most basic aspects of running a gas car. I hope it answers some of the more Frequently Asked Questions from those looking to get into some giant scale mayhem.

Here are the questions, each links to the post below which covers the topic, just click on a FAQ, or read them all in order!

If any of you l33t gas guys want to add something, either post in the thread or PM me, and I will be happy to add it. This should make a great resource for our newcomers.

1) [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217522]What's so great about gas cars!?[/link]

2) [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217532]Gas and 2-stroke oil? What's 2-stroke oil? How much do I need?[/link]

3) [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217549]Starting? Break-in? Tuning? Temperatures? After run?[/link]

4) [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217566]OK, how fast do they go?[/link]

5) [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217577]Fine, how can I make them FASTER!?[/link]

6) [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217582]These things are expensive. Is there a cheaper way? Clones?[/link]

7) [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217585]Zenoah/CY engines? What's the difference?[/link]

8) [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217591]Radio, servo requirements? Failsafes?[/link]

9) More specific FAQS:[ul][*] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217596]My FG shocks SUCK![/link][*] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217601]My engine won't start![/link][*] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217622]Engine Factory Needle Settings for Zen/CY[/link][*] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7217627]What gearsets are available for my HPI Baja?[/link]
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