nnjhot9

LOL [>:]

bashking

Can we get back to talking about the collari + just ignore that little fool. I doubt he even owns a modded truck and he is just trying to wind us up.

Does anyopne know when the replacement pullstarts/rotostarts are gonna be avaliable?

lax195

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FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK... I have been bugging the guys at Werks Racing like no other. They keep saying that replacement pull starts will be out soon, but they still arent out. I also have a "pre-order" on one from RCBoyz. I talk to a person there frequently and they keep me updated with the situation. I haven't heard about any roto starts though.. but I did in fact make my own roto start. It works great! Here is a pic:

bashking

And how did you make that?

i8tweety

My Feedback: (11)

Some of you need to re-read the forum posting rules. I have had to edit and delete several posts in this thread due to hurling insults and attempts at starting petty arguments.

i8tweety
Car Forums Moderator

Polar_Bus

2 questions: How eaxctly did you make the rotostart fit the Collari backplate? (the bolt circles are different), and how did you modify the rotostart 12mm metal hex ring to drive the 11mm internal Collari oneway shaft? I pondered over attempting to mate my Savage rotostart backplate to the Collari .30, and without major machine work, it couldn't be done, even the Collari backplate spacing is way different than the Savage rotostart can handle.

Super Corsair

[8D]

bashking

Do we get an answer then?

Super Corsair

Don't look at me. I just enhanced the foto to get a better look. I'm still waiting for lax195 to reply.

bashking

I didn't mean you super corsair. I was just wondering if laz195 was about

Polar_Bus

I am thinking that pic is a "show, but no go" pic. Reason being that is an HPI small block backplate with the shaft input at 9 O'clock. That is a Savage engine mount, so I am assuming that setup is for a Savage. Problem is the Savage shock tower won't allow you to insert the starting wand. Savage rotostart backplates have the wand inlet at 11 O'clock. Bummer, I was almost excited there for a second.

Super Corsair

I agree, that backplate just don't look right.

lax195

My Feedback: (2)

I am using Integy aluminum shock towers and bulkheads so the shaft fits in PERFECTLY. The roto start works 100%. I sometimes have to take it off to clean it though. I am using this case: http://www.hobbieguyrc.com/catalog/h...te_2945491.htm
and the gear set that comes with the stock roto start system. The only downside is that the backplate case isnt deep enough to cover the entire one way bearing assembly so I threw in some pieces of fuel line on the screws to keep the roto start assembly together.

Polar_Bus

Well thanks for the idea, but I don't have Integy shock towers (and am not going to purchase them just for rotostart compatibility), and with respect to that huge gap between the engine backplate, and the rotostart unit, that looks to me like an open door for dirt and grime to enter your engine. and roto gears. Sorry for the negitive input, but I will stick with the simple p/s for now.

lax195

My Feedback: (2)

O I am only using this design because my pull start broke and I wanted to run my engine. My pull start broke like 3 weeks ago (about a week after buying the engine) and I didnt want to wait 4-6 weeks to run it again so I made that.

SKYLINE350GT

Easy- the OS VZB is a race-able engine. The Collari .30 is not race legal. Largest legal raceable engine is limited to .28.

ed260z

I, like you, have been emailing Eric at Werks like crazy.
His last email leads me to belive that they will have the Roto-Start plate very soon.
I hope he's right, because my PS is unrepairable at this point. But it surprised me, how many times I was able to rebuild it. My last count was 21 times.

azimutguy

my last reply from sportwerks eric said the roto start should get to them aprox the end of the week,so i figure best case it will be the end of the month before we can purchase it. if any body sees it on the web site please give a heads up.mines been sitting in the box for over a month wating for this starter.

ed260z

Well I finally had a chance to run since Eric sent me my new Silver HSN. I did have to lean it out from 8 turns to 4.5 turns. Now it sits just below the housing, and the LSN is much more responsive. Although I can't really judge it since last month it was around 45-50 degrees out, and today it was over 70.
I would say that it made some improvement though over all. I'm guessing the the silver HSN is thinner and flows more than the black one. This is based on the fact that my LSN actually has an effect on the motors performance.
I still can't say enough good things about this motor. This is the BEST motor I've ever owned.

BigECB

Any ideas on what to use for replacement cord when rebuilding the pull start on these? My PS cord snapped after two tanks... The engine was running fine tho! I can't wait to get it going again and finish the break in!

dtapitcher

Here ya go Boys [link=http://www.lightninghobby.com/viewitem.asp?idproduct=738582]Pull Start[/link]

Polar_Bus

Yikes! They bend you right over on the cost of that p/s! I don't even want to guess what the rotostart or worse, a piston and sleeve will run!

dtapitcher

Evidently the roto start is $10.00 [link=http://www.lightninghobby.com/viewitem.asp?idproduct=738583]Check this out...[/link]

ed260z

I use cords off what ever PS I can get my hands on cheap. The HPI Big Block PS has the best cord though. The trick to keep them alive a bit longer is to loosen the plug 1/2 turn before you yank. And keep it 18 inches or less, on the pulls.
I've rebuilt my PS more times than I care to count, at this point, but it's very easy to do.
Eric, tells me that the RotoStart should be avail soon. Since the RS version is now out. PS's are OK, but I like the RS better. [8D]

BigECB

Lookling forward to seeing the RS available... with the PS part being over $40 a pop, I can wait for the RS version...

Just going to rebuild my PS with a replacement pull start cord I grabbed at a LHS... I hope to have it running again tonight!