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Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
10-05-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,134
Posted By carl1864

Anyone ever coat their wheels with silly putty?

This might be a silly question, but being I'm getting ready to buy my first rock crawler my mind has been buzzing all over the place with all sorts of interesting possibilities. One idea that came...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
10-04-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,828
Posted By carl1864

RE: Should I get Losi Micro Crawler, or something else.

Just an update. I did find one other small crawler called the Miniqlo. Its a little bigger than the Losi Micro, about 8 inches. Which is a good size. So far it seems like it blows the socks off...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
10-04-2010, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,828
Posted By carl1864

RE: Should I get Losi Micro Crawler, or something else.

Do you know what happened to your micro to make it go kaput?

I've watched quite a few youtube videos of the micros handling some pretty big obstacles (in proportion to its size), and even going...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
10-04-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,828
Posted By carl1864

Should I get Losi Micro Crawler, or something else.

I suddenly decided I want a mini or micro rock crawler. This will be my first rock crawler. I know people highly recommend the full 1:10 or 1:8 size rock crawlers. But for some reason I am just...
Forum: Toy-Grade RC Products
09-02-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,757
Posted By carl1864

RE: Why such a big gap between toy grade and hobby grade.

I definetly am all for hobby grade. I have a savage x 4.6 and would never trade it down to anything less. I have a trex 450 clone heli, and also have a couple of full 3d airplanes that I...
Forum: Unusual R/C
09-02-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,399
Posted By carl1864

RE: What's your favorite, funnest RC ever, thats not a car/truck/plane/boat/heli?

TV? Lol.

Those flying pizza boxes, and lawnmowers and pringle can are definetly unique, but I don't know if they necessarily would be a lot of "fun" though, I mean any RC is going to be fun, but...
Forum: Toy-Grade RC Products
09-02-2010, 12:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,757
Posted By carl1864

Why such a big gap between toy grade and hobby grade.

I'm trying to figure out why there is such a big gap between toy grade and hobby grade products, both in price/quality as well as innovation.

It seems like there are so many different...
Forum: Unusual R/C
09-01-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,399
Posted By carl1864

What's your favorite, funnest RC ever, thats not a car/truck/plane/boat/heli?

So I've definetly been bitten by the RC bug. I already drive nitro trucks, fly airplanes, and fly a CP heli, but still want more. I know there are all sorts of other unique rc vehicles like bikes,...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
06-28-2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By carl1864

Any Hobby Grade Cars that can drive on cieling/walls?

I've seen those little toy cars with the little vacuum fan that lets them drive on walls, and cielings. Very cool idea, however the little toys don't look like they control partucularly well, or...
Forum: The Clubhouse
06-25-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,307
Posted By carl1864

Add to my list. What's the most creative/unique RC vehicles you have seen?

So I was searching the other day for out of the ordinary, unique, unusual, and creative, and impressive RC vehicles. I was absolutely amazed at some of the ones that I've found. But I'm sure there...
Forum: Beginners
01-22-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,297
Posted By carl1864

Why use Depron when EPP is so much more durable?

So I've been doing a lot of research, getting ready to build my first 3d foamie. I've just read a whole bunch of different Depron vs EPP comparisons, however there is one question I still can't seem...
Forum: Beginners
01-21-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 645
Posted By carl1864

Help buying a 3d foamie + radio for under $200

So I've been wanting a good 3d rc airplane for a long time, and it wasn't till just recently (when I made another post on here) that I heard all about 3d foamies, and I've been watching alot of...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
01-20-2010, 01:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,494
Posted By carl1864

RE: Good wireless video cameras for onboard flying?

Well, I guess maybe its not such a good idea then. I had assumed it was common since I had seen it in a couple youtube videos. One guy seemed to have one that was gps enabled and measured speed,...
Forum: Beginners
01-18-2010, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,246
Posted By carl1864

RE: Looking for good inexpensive 3d stunt plane.

Those foamies do sound like a good plan. A few questions though.

1. what's a good budget radio that will work with them?
2. They can be flown outside in calm weather right? How much wind...
Forum: Aerial Photography and Video
01-18-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,494
Posted By carl1864

Good wireless video cameras for onboard flying?

I just got done spending hours trying to search for good wireless cameras for rc vehicles but I have found very little information. Can someone get me up to speed on some good ones that are...
Forum: Beginners
01-18-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,246
Posted By carl1864

Looking for good inexpensive 3d stunt plane.

I've spent hours searching over a long course in time before posting this, but just have not been able to find the answer anywhere.

I want to buy my first RC plane. I want it to be as...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
05-04-2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By carl1864

RE: Is this an air leak? Also temperature issues.

ShoestringRacer: Thanks so much for the help. I couldn't have hoped for a better reply. All the hours I've spent searching the web, and scouring message boards, etc., and your extremely well...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
05-03-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By carl1864

Is this an air leak? Also temperature issues.

I just did an air leak test on my savage 4.6 engine, Its brand new, barely broken in, but due to tuning problems I've decided to check for air leaks. I didn't take the engine out of the truck, but...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
05-02-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,046
Posted By carl1864

RE: Savage X. All sorts of starting, idle, running, problems.

One more update as far as air leaks.

I just did somewhat of an air leak test. I didn't take the engine all the way out, but I did take the exhaust off, and the air filter off. I covered the...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
05-02-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,046
Posted By carl1864

RE: Savage X. All sorts of starting, idle, running, problems.

One more thing. I know this is a flood of questions, but does anyone have any idea if something like an air leak is covered under hpi's warranty? I mean I could understand if an air leak developed...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
05-02-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,046
Posted By carl1864

RE: Savage X. All sorts of starting, idle, running, problems.

The fuel I'm using is just regular traxxas 20%.

Yeah, I can't figure out where that clang is coming from, but there definetly is a clang most of the times it stops, or stalls.

I'm planning...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
05-02-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,046
Posted By carl1864

RE: Savage X. All sorts of starting, idle, running, problems.

I havent tried a "new"glow plug yet. What one would you recommend. The weather here is about 60-70 degrees now.

I have tried my plug from my other car, its an r3 plug, usually I got about the...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
05-02-2009, 06:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,046
Posted By carl1864

RE: Savage X. All sorts of starting, idle, running, problems.

Heres an example of the most recent hour of my life i wasted on this thing.

I reset everything to baseline settings. Idle at 1mm. LSN and HSN both flush. Try to start it, and it actually...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
05-02-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,046
Posted By carl1864

Savage X. All sorts of starting, idle, running, problems.

So I just bought a new savage x 4.6 RTR and its given me enough headaches I've just about stomped on the thing many times.

This is my second nitro car, so I'm not a total newbie, I had an off...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
12-09-2008, 12:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,858
Posted By carl1864

Best Stock, "Out of box" nitro truck. Savage, revo, MGT, lst2?

So I'm getting ready to buy my next 4x4 nitro truck. My first was a redcat tsunami, but I want something bigger and better, and with parts that are actually available at the local shop, rather than...
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