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Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
01-23-2007, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By raceman17

RE: True or False

I have never heard of leaning a motor when it gets cold. You want to richen the high side up just a tad to accomodate for the cooler temperature. The cooler the temperature, the more air will go...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
12-20-2006, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 618
Posted By raceman17

RE: anybody have a page telling what each setup change does

Go to www.teamxray.com. Here is the direct link.

Download page

Download their manual for the xb8. It has an excellent refence in the back on setups. Their products are first class.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
12-18-2006, 02:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,901
Posted By raceman17

RE: Found some cheap tires on ebay, ever use them?

I know I cant wait for the softer tires to come out. I have been soaking my tires every week to get them softer.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
12-17-2006, 11:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,901
Posted By raceman17

RE: Found some cheap tires on ebay, ever use them?

Have yall put any thought into making a softer compound tire?
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
12-17-2006, 05:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,901
Posted By raceman17

RE: Found some cheap tires on ebay, ever use them?

They are easy to mount. I've mounted 4 sets with no problem.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
12-16-2006, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By raceman17

RE: TAKING MY MOTOR APPART AND NEED SOME HELP!

Did the sleeve even move up any or is it still stuck in the case? If it raised up enough, you can take a small screw driver and gently pry against the case to get it out but be careful not to bend...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
12-16-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By raceman17

RE: TAKING MY MOTOR APPART AND NEED SOME HELP!

Put the case in the oven at around 300 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes. Take it out and tape the end off the case on a wooden block and it will fall out. Take something you can shove do into the...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
12-16-2006, 07:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 908
Posted By raceman17

RE: Wheel center nut

Well, you should really check them after each run but, if you dont want to do that, you can use blue loctite. If I were you, DO NOT PUT MORE THAN A DROP on the tread and then screw the nut on. It...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
12-14-2006, 09:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 976
Posted By raceman17

RE: Clutch Bells

more=faster
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
12-13-2006, 01:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,901
Posted By raceman17

RE: Found some cheap tires on ebay, ever use them?

I have also bought about 4 sets of these tires. They are just like the crimefighters except they are harder. I have been soaking them in WD 40 and other off the shelf tire soaking chemicals to make...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
11-30-2006, 09:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,487
Posted By raceman17

RE: Throttle curves

This is the exponential settings on your remote. If you add 100% exponential, it will slow the response of the servo down. The curve will start flat and as you increase the input (throttle on...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
10-30-2006, 09:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,456
Posted By raceman17

RE: Largest Capacity Fuel Tank

Thank you all for the ideas. I thought about makeing a larger tank for two tanks by joining them together. I am going to add more fuel line to the car for more capacity too. Thanks for that...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
10-30-2006, 12:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,456
Posted By raceman17

RE: Largest Capacity Fuel Tank

Yeah that one will work.

First off, its just a club race Everyone at the track is running larger tanks. The reason why I was asking the question is I need to place an order for some other...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
10-29-2006, 11:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,456
Posted By raceman17

RE: Largest Capacity Fuel Tank

Dude,
Whats your problem? Did I not state that there is NO RULES. How is adding a larger fuel tank cheating when there are NO RULES. Oh, i guess I also forgot to mention that I am running a...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
10-29-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,456
Posted By raceman17

Largest Capacity Fuel Tank

Good evening. I have a Hyper 8 and I need to put a bigger fuel tank in it now. I have a tank from a lx comp that is 150cc but, I would like to get a bigger tank. My track has NO rules so I need to...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
10-22-2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,774
Views: 155,612
Posted By raceman17

RE: Official Hyper 8 Thread

Go the www.ofna.com and look at there hyper 8 forum. They have the info you want. It cost about a buck to get if fixed.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
10-19-2006, 03:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,418
Posted By raceman17

RE: Engine Dynos made by Xtreme rc car mag!

Heres a website that has a few more dyno results. Scroll down to the link that says database.

http://www.nitrodynesystems.com
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
10-14-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By raceman17

RE: whats the difference between a P5 and a 21-5

The P5 is a 5 port and the 21-5 is a 3 port. There might be a different casting for the crankshaft (short or long stroke).
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
10-07-2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 343
Posted By raceman17

Question about Ride Height and Rebound Stops

Hello all. I have a question. There is a set up for Revolation Raceway at the following link:

Hyper 8 Setup


It says that there is 33MM for the ride height and 48 MM for the rebound stop...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
09-26-2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,866
Posted By raceman17

RE: I need a better Air Filter

I have been talking to my buddy about making an entire new air filter assembly. We already had the idea to block the end of the motor saver because it does not filter through the prefilter. I would...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
09-26-2006, 04:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,866
Posted By raceman17

I need a better Air Filter

Hey guys, How's it going. I have a delima that is getting old real fast. It seems that I can only get about 2 gallons of fuel through any motors that I run. I know it is not related to breakin or...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
09-14-2006, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By raceman17

RE: sts 28 on a hyper 8

Yeap, Its run what you brung and hope you brought enough. I like the idea. Do what ever you can do to win. Driving is 95% of it anyway. A bigger motor doesnt mean much if you cant drive. You...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
09-14-2006, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By raceman17

RE: sts 28 on a hyper 8

Thanks for the info. I had to change the center diff out saturday night at the races because I completly broke the spur gear off of the hyper 8 center diff. Luckly, I had a spare center diff from a...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
09-14-2006, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By raceman17

RE: sts 28 on a hyper 8

This is my car that is pictured. The camber is fine. I had 2 degrees of camber in the the fronts and rears and ALL the tires wore in the inside edges. I lengthened the camber links to take some...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
05-26-2006, 10:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,639
Posted By raceman17

RE: Will a cheap pipe make a engine run hot

Well according to Amain hobbies, they suggest the 086 pipe for this engine combination. That is the pipe I bought for the engine because it is reccommended. I will be out in the morning retuning...
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