RE: Official Smartech Thread  
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
       

All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC On Road Nitro Cars >> RE: Official Smartech Thread
Page: <<   < prev  149 150 151 152 [153] 154 155 156 157 158   next >   >>  

Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/10/2007 1:20:27 AM   
hibityhupla


 

Posts: 392
Joined: 4/26/2007
From: westby, MT, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: jav818

Hello fellas!!!

Im new to thi hobby, I have been reading the thread from the begining, but got tired at the 4th page so i jump to the end. I my self also a fun of cars and always wanted one. well like most of you I bought the smartech from ebay pretty cheap. My first nitro!! had no clue how to start it. well i got it started and it run for like 10 minutes then it started to shut off on its own. now its hard to start, i keep on pulling to start it but it wont. if it hapen to start, the secod that I give it ga it shuts off. can any one help me? I have no clue at all so please be specific even if it sounds ovious. Also I started to use regular glow fuel from the begining, didnt know I had to breack in the engine. what is that any ways? thanks guys and sorry for the long note. you can also email me, JAV818@YAHOO.COM just use smartech on the subject. thanks a lot.

Try to get your hands on a traxxas 3.3 tuning dvd. I know it's not the same brand but there is a lot of useful information on it. It will cover the break-in and tuning. you can pick one up on ebay for around $5.
To start make sure your settings are right and check the glow plug out of the engine to make sure the whole coil lights up. stock setting- carb open 1-1.5mm, fuel adjustment- 2.5 turns from closed.

(in reply to jav818)
       Post #: 3801

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/11/2007 1:09:54 AM   
Tom McCall


 

Posts: 4
Joined: 11/11/2007
From: westby, MT, USA
Status: offline 		Hey guys it's hibityhupla. They gave me a hard time for hiding behind a user name so I'm back using my real name.

(in reply to hibityhupla)
       Post #: 3802

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/11/2007 3:15:45 AM   
ferrarimk13



Posts: 3540
Joined: 12/17/2005
From: Staten Island, NY, USA
Status: offline 		hiding behind a username? your friends, or RCU? anywho, are u related to Bruce McCall, who wrote a book? lol just came to mid, since im reading his book now, so its weird. Hows the smartech?

_____________________________

press Alt+F4 for a good time.

(in reply to Tom McCall)
       Post #: 3803

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/11/2007 7:25:47 PM   
R.lepecha



Posts: 69
Joined: 9/1/2007
From: Leeds, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		hi have any of you had a problem with the engine flamming out (the fuel evaporates as it touches the carb) the high speed and low speed on mine are 1/4 of a turn off maximum performace and it still flames out do you know what the problem is

< Message edited by R.lepecha -- 11/11/2007 7:26:47 PM >

(in reply to ferrarimk13)
       Post #: 3804

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/11/2007 8:05:03 PM   
ferrarimk13



Posts: 3540
Joined: 12/17/2005
From: Staten Island, NY, USA
Status: offline 		put it back that 1/4 turn, it might be the problem, especially if its too lean, it flames out, because theres not enough fuel coming into the carb.

_____________________________

press Alt+F4 for a good time.

(in reply to R.lepecha)
       Post #: 3805

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/13/2007 10:21:17 PM   
mike75rccars



Posts: 257
Joined: 8/15/2007
From: SydneyNew South Wales, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		does anyone know where to buy (online or in Australia) a new cylinder head for a 15CXP motor.

_____________________________

"I am the Knight Rider.... a fuel injected suicide machine"!

(in reply to ferrarimk13)
       Post #: 3806

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/13/2007 11:48:40 PM   
TrailBlazer250



Posts: 498
Joined: 12/27/2006
From: newport, ME, USA
Status: offline 		did you strip yours? i did, and i machined one out of 6061 aluminum on a lathe. it was quick and easy. i tried to order one from rseetoys.com but they were sold out.

_____________________________

My other vehicle is a Triumph Trail Blazer 250!

(in reply to mike75rccars)
       Post #: 3807

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/14/2007 12:55:34 AM   
mike75rccars



Posts: 257
Joined: 8/15/2007
From: SydneyNew South Wales, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		haha i wouldn't have the 1st clue about machining my own.

no the only real reason i want one is i have to strip my engine down and i thought if i'm going to do that i might as well get rid of the plain metal coloured one and get a nice funky coloured one instead.i want to seal my engine cos it looks like i might have an air leak problem once the motor warms up.

_____________________________

"I am the Knight Rider.... a fuel injected suicide machine"!

(in reply to TrailBlazer250)
       Post #: 3808

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/14/2007 11:52:09 PM   
TrailBlazer250



Posts: 498
Joined: 12/27/2006
From: newport, ME, USA
Status: offline 		one that i think fits the stock motor is the hpi T-15 cooling head. for the .15 cx

_____________________________

My other vehicle is a Triumph Trail Blazer 250!

(in reply to mike75rccars)
       Post #: 3809

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/19/2007 9:53:52 AM   
chris_edgar


 

Posts: 2
Joined: 11/19/2007
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		I am a r/c nitro newbie and would like some advice on my Speedy Tiger. Has any one had any problems with setting up the steering on a speedy tiger?

(in reply to rctamiyafan77)
       Post #: 3810

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/23/2007 10:28:14 PM   
otownglazier


 

Posts: 4
Joined: 11/23/2007
From: , FL, USA
Status: offline 		i just received one of these cars I won on ebay fo $86.00...NEW 18 CXP SMT ENGINE....I got it for my son who turns 11 on dec 3rd. I think it was a good price for a begginer car. What are my main concers before we begin? should we buy any extra parts before we start?
Please advize

OTG

(in reply to rctamiyafan77)
       Post #: 3811

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/23/2007 10:59:19 PM   
otownglazier


 

Posts: 4
Joined: 11/23/2007
From: , FL, USA
Status: offline 		here are some more specs for the smartech carI am speaking of.

Front and Rear bearing differentials
4 Wheels Drive System
No-Flex chassis design for better performance
Alloy Aluminum chassis
Double Wishbone Suspension Arms
Oil-filled 4 X ALUMINUM shock absorberS
Disc-Shaped brake system
Front universal joint shaft
80 cc Fuel Pressure Tank
High impact wheels
High traction radial tires
TRANSPARENT Servo server linkage system
Stock engine ALUMINUM muffler system
2 Channel ADJUSTABLE pistol radio system INCLUDED WITH AUCTION

Thanks again,
OTG

(in reply to otownglazier)
       Post #: 3812

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/25/2007 6:11:41 PM   
TrailBlazer250



Posts: 498
Joined: 12/27/2006
From: newport, ME, USA
Status: offline 		is it on road, or off road? you will likely burn out your clutch shoes, so after market ones are a good idea. your radio equipment is junk, and will most likely malfunction causing you to crash, so a failsafe will be a good idea.

_____________________________

My other vehicle is a Triumph Trail Blazer 250!

(in reply to otownglazier)
       Post #: 3813

RE: Official Smartech Thread - 11/25/2007 6:30:03 PM   
otownglazier


 

Posts: 4
Joined: 11/23/2007
From: , FL, USA
Status: offline