Tonny

Thats a nice result [8D]

Hobby BoB

thx m8

Jared1106

Monster buggy
That is AWSOME, I like it alot!!!! Great Job....
I am having a problem with my MB, when I run it the radio signal seems to quit often and close.. Talked with ammdrew last night on the phone for a bit and he suggested I get a NGK resistor cap for the plug, I went to 9 part stores today with no luck, I just ordered some from sparkplugs.com. Hope it fixes the problem...
I also got some decals today for it, I wont have the time to put any on for a few days but will post a pic after I do..
Jared

highspeeddirt

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Try using PB Blaster. It's like WD-40 but a lot stronger. It will melt a styrofoam cup in under 2 minutes. Last time I used it I just sprayed it on the body let it set for about 3 minutes and the paint (Parma paint ) just wiped off. Afterwards I cleaned the body with windex, then washed it real good before re-painting. The only down side is cleaning the residue from the PB Blaster it's kinda oily, but the windex cuts right thru the oil.

Hobby BoB

Jared1106 I donno why that is but do you use a FM control or AM, course AM can't be used for marders.
my car had the same prob but my antenne was insite the body.

Hobby BoB

Jared1106 I donno why that is but do you use a FM control or AM, course AM can't be used for marders.
my car had the same prob but my antenne was insite the body.

Jared1106

I have a brand new FM. I had bought one of these radios before and had the same issue in a boat, dont know why I went back for more trouble....

Hobby BoB

mmm well i don't know strange maybe it's where you drive airplanes or something

this link is beter http://www.schipperkaas.nl/rrtsflash/my_car.htm

amitysanimal

Jared1106.....the resistor cap for the plug might help but you said it was doing it with the engine not running. If thats the case the resistor cap probably won't help.

amitysanimal

Jared1106

My battery's were dead so I changed them and it didnt do that not running anymore. I went to 9 differant auto parts stores looking for that cap yesterday, I ordered 4 last night thru sparkplugs.com. On their way via UPS... So when you get your truck I have one if you need it. But honestly I think it is that radio same one I had the trouble with the boat!!!! Piece of CRAP!!!!! hehe

Tonny

Which radio is best for these type of cars? A computer FM transmitter?

Hobby BoB

try a other one I have no problems so it must be the radio and Tonny a simple 2 channel FM transmitter is good.

Tonny

Great i just bought the Futaba 3PM-FM thats a 3 channel 40mhz FM transmitter. The 40mhz is because of the use in europe.

amitysanimal

Jared1106.....I think you need to get rechargeable batteries for your receiver and radio and get rid of the alkaline batteries.

Does anyone else use alkalines in their radio and receiver?


amitysanimal

Tonny

I use rechargeable AA cells 2100mAh for my radio, and i will buy FG's reciever pack as well as their gold plated connectors for my "whatever it becomes" FG. These are found on the online FG catalogue from page 188 and forward.
All af you guys with these strong servo's use radio's with EPA (end point adjustment) right??

amitysanimal

I use 2100 mah rechargeables for my radio and will use a 1700 mah sub c 6 v pack for my receiver.

amitysanimal

wuudogg

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Jared1106...
I wasn't even looking to buy a car/truck or buggy. But I saw the picture of yours standing tall next to the Barbie 4 x 4. Two seconds later I found myself war dialing all of the distributors on Molzer Mowrey's website. Fortunately I landed one before I even got out of the A's.

I should have it next week.

Great Pictures everybody !

This is all your fault.

My obsessive compulsive disorder has taken over again.

Thanks !

amitysanimal

wuudog.....I think you really need to blame me too. I was the one that showed Jared the FG Monster truck and got him to sell his 2 T-maxxes to get it. Of course it wasn't too hard to convince him.

I saw his mb, it is a very nice machine, very well built. I can't wait for the trucks to be released.

How much did you end up paying for your Monster Beetle? I had thought about getting one instead of waiting for the truck.

amitysanimal

wuudogg

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All of you are to blame !

I must say that I'm usually the avid internet shopper. I lost total control on this one when I saw the pics here.

I'm looking at $1050 before electronics. In my hands on Tuesday.. No waiting.

Considering Traxxas Revos are selling for more than $600 - $700 I figured it sounded good to me.

amitysanimal

WOW.....Jared paid $860.00 shipped from the Netherlands to Maine. He had his mb before the US distributor had them.

amitysanimal

wuudogg

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Patience (of which I have none) saves $$$$$$

It pays to preorder.

amitysanimal

He didn't pre-order the mb......he ordered it from the same person we pre-ordered our trucks from. He got it in 8 days.

amitysanimal

wuudogg

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Great deal !

More money for fuel.

CowboyBob

Jared1106...

If you don't mind me asking, what was the hobby store in the Netherlands that you ordered your MB from, and do you know if they have a website? I've had my MT on order for almost 3 months and I'm thinking of ordering a MB to curb my withdrawl symptoms (I sold my hopped-up Savage just prior to reserving my MT)!!!

Thanks for the info...

Be sure to post some action shots of your MB soon!

CowboyBob

Jared,

If you don't mind me asking, what was the name of hte hobby shop in the Netherlands that you ordered your MB from, and do you know if they have a website. After seeing your MB I'm thinking of ordering a MB since I've had my MT on order for over 3 months now (I need to cure my withdrawl sumptoms since I sold my hopped-up Savage shortly before reserving my MT).

Thanks for the info...

Be sure to post some action shots (videos and photos) of your MB....


CowboyBob