RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world   
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
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version

All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Giant Scale Cars >> RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world
Page: <<   < prev  27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 [35] 36   next >   >>  

Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/9/2009 7:29 PM   
savagecommander


 

Posts: 1037
Score: 117
Joined: 1/3/2006
Last Login: 3/19/2010
From: sterling heights, MI, USA
Status: offline 		the sikk heads are just that. they usually dont need much work, and if they do its very little. ted from darksoul told me the billet head has more surface area than the stock castings, so cooling shouldnt be an issue running the DS kit- even without the fan cover. did you leave the little bit by the coilside or did you just take the whole thing off?

_____________________________

its funny, he said "I am the dread pirate roberts" long live andre the giant

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 851

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/9/2009 9:17 PM   
slawhammer


 

Posts: 884
Score: 105
Joined: 11/22/2007
Last Login: 3/16/2010
From: NewPhiladelphia, OH, USA
Status: offline 		At present time I have the short covers about 1/2 inch wide..to protect the coil....I use a full body enclosed Fg Beetle shell....
So not enough air flow.. will have to come from under the body shell.........If I run with out the body shell..seems great......So I need more air flow
to the engine......Next batch of fuel I mix up I will try 16:1 mix....I want the lube for the engine bearings and the crank piston wrist bushing.....
When you run about 90% of the time WOT Wide Open Throttle you need more oil lube & cooling......
As to the Sikk Marine Head ..the eye brows were reworked...same as the cylinder to match the lower case..............
Like I said before these Sikk Marine Heads make some crazy power for what they are..........You have to learn how to use the throttle
It does not like blip blip blip like some people seem to do..on /off on/off with the throttle all the time..........Slawhmmer

< Message edited by slawhammer -- 7/10/2009 1:33 AM >

_____________________________

Car...."slawhammer Special"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to savagecommander)
       Post #: 852

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/9/2009 11:03 PM   
mooman007uk



Posts: 872
Score: 100
Joined: 1/5/2008
Last Login: 3/20/2010
From: Errington, BC, CANADA
Status: offline 		Looking good Roger...and you're totally right about the marine heads, the billet head set ups run hot cos of no shroud...i've heard of i don't know how many seizures with these top ends...relifed pistons are a must and lots of lube to prevent seizures...Ds had major problems initially with their head kits and the beast motors due to cooling issues, specially with body on as you get limited airflow...glad you got yours sorted now. i think the ADA head like clubin runs has big enough fins to cool but he still has side shrouds to try and get some cooling from the mag fins

_____________________________

if i can''t break it then it can''t be broke

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 853

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/9/2009 11:55 PM   
slawhammer


 

Posts: 884
Score: 105
Joined: 11/22/2007
Last Login: 3/16/2010
From: NewPhiladelphia, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Hey MooMan....Yup 2 of the marines heads before were MFG problems...1. was the tiny screw holes for the Dark Soul Cooling head@ was spark plug hole .1/2 threaded
causing the spark plug to blow out........I got the Sikk marine Head pretty much right on.....I did relieve the piston for the ring.by 2mm....Cleaned up the cylinder to
fit the lower case.....sealed the cooling head plus the screws....I have been running it rich......I may have to cut a hole in the windshield like done with NITRO for
more air flow.....
Now as to the ADA kit the cooling head has bigger fins...sotra like amushroom look....I have that same kit....I used that before and a c-clip let go..took out the
cylinder & piston.....I have replaced every thing back to a kit again on stand by for use......Thanks for the comment....Slawhammer

_____________________________

Car...."slawhammer Special"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to mooman007uk)
       Post #: 854

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/11/2009 3:14 PM   
slawhammer


 

Posts: 884
Score: 105
Joined: 11/22/2007
Last Login: 3/16/2010
From: NewPhiladelphia, OH, USA
Status: offline 		I have been flogging the hell out of my car..engine seems to be getting better...,,
Now I did get a Helmet Mini cam to shoot vid's...I have a short clip in the alley way .....There is no sound yet...
I was more in to the point of view first..Now I can work on the sound.....Not that geart of a vid..But give's hands free
for the wheel controled TX........Slawhammer
http://vimeo.com/5546743


_____________________________

Car...."slawhammer Special"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 855

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/13/2009 6:54 PM   
slawhammer


 

Posts: 884
Score: 105
Joined: 11/22/2007
Last Login: 3/16/2010
From: NewPhiladelphia, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Nice Sunny day here in clod hopper land...I got out for a bit of test running ..Did some carb tuning.....
Wanted to make some high speed passes...I could not go above 1/2 throttle..the area is to short with a run out...
I have no control over the camera..seems a bit washed out..But you can hear the exhaust as engine increase's in speed....
The vid's will get better for quality......Slawhammer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXtJ9LIrD-0

_____________________________

Car...."slawhammer Special"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 856

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/14/2009 2:32 AM   
davido666



Posts: 907
Score: 100
Joined: 4/17/2006
Last Login: 3/14/2010
From: London, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		Looks good. I have not had my firehammer out lately. I had my nitro buggy out on the weekend. I wish you were close to me so we could drive together.

_____________________________

I love the smell of nitro in the morning!
Warhead with axial 32 and HT pipe, Raze, himoto 1/10th, Firehammer MT clone.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 857

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/14/2009 5:08 AM   
slawhammer


 

Posts: 884
Score: 105
Joined: 11/22/2007
Last Login: 3/16/2010
From: NewPhiladelphia, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Hey David0666..Long time to hear from you my friend....Many changes have taken place with my firehammer...
I am working on some speed runs on tarmac now....I got it to hit 45MPH....Couple guys I know say it will hit 50 with stock gearing....
But will see....I have a few more things to do yet...want to get that 2spd installed....There is a small problem with the engine mount
or clutch housing to line up...every thing is off by 2 mm"s........Now that would be fun If I lived close by you....I remember seeing a
couple vids last fall of you running.....Great to hear from you....Slawhammer

_____________________________

Car...."slawhammer Special"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to davido666)
       Post #: 858

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/19/2009 8:30 PM   
slawhammer


 

Posts: 884
Score: 105
Joined: 11/22/2007
Last Login: 3/16/2010
From: NewPhiladelphia, OH, USA
Status: offline 		It took a while but I got my car tuned perfact for the engine now...It hauls a$$ on the asphalt..I am pushing close to 50mph
with the stock gearing....I have yet to get the 2spd installed...I had to order a couple parts..So they should be here this next week....
I will try to get up a couple vids on my car soon.......As for me this project is about done.....Any way I am not putting any more money
in to this car....Just enjoy what I have now......My health is rapidly failing..so I will play for as long as I can....
Thanks for all the support and help with my project.......Slawhammer

_____________________________

Car...."slawhammer Special"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 859

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/21/2009 12:35 AM   
slawhammer


 

Posts: 884
Score: 105
Joined: 11/22/2007
Last Login: 3/16/2010
From: NewPhiladelphia, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Here is a short vid from this morning before the rain hit...quality not great due to the weather front moving in...
But I wanted to get a couple high speed pass's///you will see I tagged the edge of a pot hole..car does a couple cart wheels..
back onthe wheels and still going....I am pushing close to 50mph..I don't have the gps along today...I got this cal dialed in for the tune
it hauls butt..........All replies welcome....Slawhammer......Oh yeah wind at the end blew my tripod over.....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=opk90PlTHBo

< Message edited by slawhammer -- 7/21/2009 12:36 AM >

_____________________________

Car...."slawhammer Special"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 860

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/22/2009 3:27 AM   
savagecommander


 

Posts: 1037
Score: 117
Joined: 1/3/2006
Last Login: 3/19/2010
From: sterling heights, MI, USA
Status: offline 		that motors got more to give you....

_____________________________

its funny, he said "I am the dread pirate roberts" long live andre the giant

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 861

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/22/2009 3:46 AM   
davido666



Posts: 907
Score: 100
Joined: 4/17/2006
Last Login: 3/14/2010
From: London, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		I love the ending how you left the tripod falling over part. The truck does hall a$$. Have you pulled a wheelie with it yet.

_____________________________

I love the smell of nitro in the morning!
Warhead with axial 32 and HT pipe, Raze, himoto 1/10th, Firehammer MT clone.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to savagecommander)
       Post #: 862

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/22/2009 7:48 PM   
slawhammer


 

Posts: 884
Score: 105
Joined: 11/22/2007
Last Login: 3/16/2010
From: NewPhiladelphia, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Commander..What you mean more to give?

Hey David0666..Yup wheelie's like crazy..I added a little weight to the front to keep it down for some control....
I will be doing some thing different for video to come.....No more tripod ..to get knocked over by wind or my self....
I am going to a mini head cam....I just finished a modification for the mini cam for 2 different lens kits to be used....
wide angle & telephoto ....Hope to have video's this week..weather permitting....forecast rain.....Slawhammer

_____________________________

Car...."slawhammer Special"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to davido666)
       Post #: 863

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/23/2009 5:27 AM   
savagecommander


 

Posts: 1037
Score: 117
Joined: 1/3/2006
Last Login: 3/19/2010
From: sterling heights, MI, USA
Status: offline 		top end. that motor should have no trouble hitting 17-18k.... mine almost sounded like a nitro...

_____________________________

its funny, he said "I am the dread pirate roberts" long live andre the giant

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 864

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/23/2009 7:27 PM   
slawhammer


 

Posts: 884
Score: 105
Joined: 11/22/2007
Last Login: 3/16/2010
From: NewPhiladelphia, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Hey commander..sure you can hit 17 or 18 k..but you will have to use lightened piston..fly wheel..& stuffed crank...
as well as good lower case clean up...wt771 carb..well tuned exhaust....for the top end cylinder....It is possiable to
hit 21K even....I am still dialing in this engine....I need a way to measure Rpm's...I did use a lazer wit reflective tape..
It works but not right on......I think there is a product tiny tach that is inductive pick up from the coil wire.....But have read
most tech's only read 9,000 rpm not up to 20,000 rpms......thanks for the comment...Slawhammer

_____________________________

Car...."slawhammer Special"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to savagecommander)
       Post #: 865

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/23/2009 7:58 PM   
savagecommander


 

Posts: 1037
Score: 117
Joined: 1/3/2006
Last Login: 3/19/2010
From: sterling heights, MI, USA
Status: offline 		the re are tiny tachs that read up to 20k- a few guys i know have them, check the bay- that sikk motor doesnt need all that work. i had a discussion with the dude from sikk motorsports and he ripped me a new one for "thinking about messing up his work" and told me to put a good pipe on it and let it go. the 26 will send a mono up to 49-50 with a can exhaust. i ran an 813 and a side dom and i could keep up pretty good with a reed 27.2....

_____________________________

its funny, he said "I am the dread pirate roberts" long live andre the giant

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 866

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 7/23/2009 9:10 PM   
slawhammer


 

Posts: 884
Score: 105
Joined: 11/22/2007
Last Login: 3/16/2010
From: NewPhiladelphia, OH, USA
Status: offline 		I got the engine pretty well broke in now ..just shy of 1 gallon of fuel...I used the wt668 carb...but going to change out
to wt771 carb....same internal jetting as the 813...only no accel pump.....I did clean up the lower case to match the top cylinder....
solid 28 mm crank....using a RN Fat Monster Tune Pipe....going to change some gearing....Slawhammer

_____________________________

Car...."slawhammer Special"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to savagecommander)
       Post #: 867

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 9/6/2009 5:43 PM   
slawhammer


 

Posts: 884
Score: 105
Joined: 11/22/2007
Last Login: 3/16/2010
From: NewPhiladelphia, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Ok... Then here we are once again in clod hopper land..Been long time since I posted any thing about my car......Like 6 weeks..
I have some up grades for the front end......Alloy Adjustable bulk heads....Alloy Marder shock tower...going with
some GST Shocks from Cen products here......This will improve the front end......Still more updates or up grades
to come....All new electroinc's componet's.......Alloy Radio Tray.....Going duel steering.......New up dated support
system............Small steps for this old man..but great fun........My engine is all broke in ..and run's great......
4+ Hp......There will be some up grades for the gearing as well to come.......Last clocked speed was 46 mph with a germin gps
I hope to get in the high 50's or 60 mph..from my 30# car.......Cheers my friends.....Slawhammer
Enclosed Pictures

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


_____________________________

Car...."slawhammer Special"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 868

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 11/11/2009 1:39 AM   
MikeTR02


 

Posts: 5
Score: 100
Joined: 11/11/2009
Last Login: 11/22/2009
From: , NJ, USA
Status: offline 		WOW! This was a LOT of reading! I didn't even read it all! LOL

I hope everything is going well with your health & awesome project!

I just purchased a used FIREHAMMER MT and my friend has the ShengQi(sp?) version.

This WHOLE thread is sooooo full of information on these trucks! Incredible! LOL

I will post some pics & vids of mine as soon as it's all ready!

Mike

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 869

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 12/3/2009 3:38 AM   
milligan



Posts: 42
Score: 100
Joined: 8/21/2006
Last Login: 3/18/2010
From: richmond, KY, USA
Status: offline 		Slaw,great build!! from now on when I think of RCU,this thread will be stuck in my mind.

_____________________________

''''''''You say you race but you don''''''''''''''''''''''''''''t race''''''''''''''''''''''''

Hide Signatures

(in reply to MikeTR02)
       Post #: 870

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 12/15/2009 8:40 PM   
Richie-EB4


 

Posts: 2174
Score: 100
Joined: 3/17/2004
Last Login: 2/14/2010
From: Cleveland, , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Awesome thread Roger.........its taken me 3days to read it.

Im just getting back into RC's after a 4year break......used to race in 1/8th buggies and have a fully loaded Savage.
I would like a 1/5th scale but im on the lookout for a second hand one and build/mod it over time.

I must thank everyone for this very helpfull thread and hope to be able to start one of my own soon.

_____________________________

Been away for a while........sleeping

Hide Signatures

(in reply to milligan)
       Post #: 871

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 2/4/2010 8:28 PM   
Lars from Norway



Posts: 1257
Score: 110
Joined: 6/30/2008
Last Login: 3/20/2010
From: Norheimsund, NORWAY
Status: offline 		I read the few first posts in this thread Roger,funny to see how it has evolved since then So how is it going?

_____________________________

If it wasnt for the clone discussions,we would have been out of topics...

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Richie-EB4)
       Post #: 872

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 2/5/2010 11:59 PM   
slawhammer


 

Posts: 884
Score: 105
Joined: 11/22/2007
Last Login: 3/16/2010
From: NewPhiladelphia, OH, USA
Status: offline 		Lars: Well my friend ..yes my project transformed to some thing wonderful......My project is and had been on hold for some time
now...Not sure if I can get back to it...Due too Health reasons and no place to live....The Old slaw is slowly slipping away.....
I try to keep my sprits high....for my self...The hobby will alwys be there.....I just hoping I can finish it out.....
Thanks for asking my friend..Been to long...away from the forum.......Slaw

_____________________________

Car...."slawhammer Special"

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Lars from Norway)
       Post #: 873

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 2/8/2010 5:22 PM   
Lars from Norway



Posts: 1257
Score: 110
Joined: 6/30/2008
Last Login: 3/20/2010
From: Norheimsund, NORWAY
Status: offline 		It hurts to hear this Roger!I hope things will work out so you can continue the hobby.And most important;your health and life!As you say,keep your spirits high

_____________________________

If it wasnt for the clone discussions,we would have been out of topics...

Hide Signatures

(in reply to slawhammer)
       Post #: 874

RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world - 3/12/2010 5:06 AM   
goneracing_83


 

Posts: 8
Score: 100
Joined: 1/28/2007
Last Login: 3/20/2010
From: West Des Moines, IA, USA
Status: offline 		Hello all!!! I HAVE TO SAY....... THIS IS A LONG FOURM!!!!!!!!!!!! i have been reading this forum all afternoon and still not done, and got to say there is some helpful info here. Well i better say first off im goin to be gettin my FIRST 1/5 scale truck with in the next week or so(a used FM MT) i have a hold on it til i have the rest of the funds. would of had the money this week but wife just had to go freakin shopping AGAIN!!!! lol oh well im gettin what i been wanting for some time now . I am gettin a used FH MT and was wondering what to look for when i get it, like weak points. i know that i will be going completely thru it. check bearings and all the bolts and what not. it already has the steel pinion and splur gear and a Nutech oil filled diff. Now the guy bought and installed the Alloy Large Motor Mount from Powerslideracing.com but once he did the stock rear bulkhead brace did not fit at all. When it was placed in its correct position the layshaft and diff gear were not touching at all. what would cause that? Could it be that the large engine mount the wrong one? do FG large engine mounts work? ( that is if it would be a FG one) not really sure what it could be bc i dont have the tuck(yet) but can complain for 380 bucks and the only thing it needs is a radio system (goin to put a 2.4ghz 3ch sysem in it anyway). and to get the gearing to line up correctly. I couldnt pass it up. wife was upset but she will get over it LOL but im gettin back into the RC hobby after a couple yrs of getting out of it. I did run nitros and always wanted a BIG truck to run around and chase the stray cats away with LOL!!!!

Any info would be great!!!!

Thanks again!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Lars from Norway)
       Post #: 875



Page:   <<   < prev  27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 [35] 36   next >   >>  
All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Giant Scale Cars >> RE: New to the 1/5 scale RC world
Page: <<   < prev  27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 [35] 36   next >   >>  




Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

© 2001 - 2007 24-7 RC, LLC, all rights reserved.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


1.343RCU1