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Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-06-2003, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 915
Posted By joblo1978

Starter box?

I wanna get a starter box, I'm tired of the pull start. What's a good one? Do they come with batteries and how do I charge them? Do you use electric car batteries and need a trickle charger or is...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-06-2003, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 369
Posted By joblo1978

Sticky Carb?

Anyone got a problem with an HPI slide carb sticking, what causes that and what the best way to fix it?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-06-2003, 09:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,645
Posted By joblo1978

Dumb? How do I stop my engine safely?

All you gotta do is cover the exhaust with your fingers, that will shut it off. If you're scared and think you'll get burned, I usuall have some oily paper towels near by, you can protect you...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
08-29-2003, 02:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,324
Posted By joblo1978

Miss Bud will not plain out!!!!!!!

Ya know I saw one of those in the hobby store and really wanted to get one...good thing I didn't. Anyone make and RTR hydros that ARE worth a crap?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-29-2003, 02:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 782
Posted By joblo1978

Help I am about to throw my car through the window

how can it be breaking so much unless you're doing something you shouldn't with it. Are you abusing it or something?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-29-2003, 01:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 775
Posted By joblo1978

Help with car choice

If you're new...go with the RS4 and get the SS. It's cheaper to get the SS than the RS4 because the SS comes with the two speed. It's not a hard kit, besides, you're just going to end up taking the...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-29-2003, 01:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 999
Posted By joblo1978

snow bogin/mud bogin dangerous

water and electronics don't mix, a clean machine is a mean machine
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-29-2003, 01:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 912
Posted By joblo1978

Top end speeds (MPH) of RTRs

If you're looking to buy and RTR and want to know how fast it will go...you prolly wanna start with something slow. No matter how fast it actually goes...it goes fast enough to break itself,...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-27-2003, 01:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,037
Posted By joblo1978

Why is fuel so expensive?

One thing to take into account is cars run a higher percentage of nitro than planes. That might have something to do with the cost difference. Another thing is like what's his name was saying, the...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-25-2003, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By joblo1978

First Nitro Vehicle, HELP!!!!

and what? trucks arent' durable?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-25-2003, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By joblo1978

RS4 3 SS Super Chassis.

does the graphite deck really make a difference? I thought it was just for looks or something.
Forum: RC On Road Nitro Cars
08-25-2003, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6,263
Views: 548,688
Posted By joblo1978

OFFICIAL RS4 RTR 3 thread!!!!!!!Also type SS and others

yeah, check the tubing and try using little zip ties on all of your fuel line fittings on the carb, gas tank, fuel filter etc. if that doesn't work, replace the fuel tank. If it's not priming when...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-25-2003, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By joblo1978

RS4 3 SS Super Chassis.

anyone know about this chassis?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-25-2003, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By joblo1978

Converting Touring Car to Off-Road Car

It's really not a good idea to run in grass period, even with a monster truck I wouldn't do it for long. I read that the friction that grass puts on the clutch and all the other components isn't...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-22-2003, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By joblo1978

RS4 3 SS Super Chassis.

I got it from Tower, 28 bucks.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-22-2003, 04:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,089
Posted By joblo1978

how can i break it in if it wont stay on???

Actually the HPI break in directions tell you to break it in with the wheels off the ground for 3 tanks, then run at half speed on the ground for 2 more tanks or so before you run it wide open. ...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-22-2003, 04:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,089
Posted By joblo1978

how can i break it in if it wont stay on???

If you engine dies when you hit the brake, you low speed throttle setting needs to be set a little higher. It's a little screw on the side of the carb that keeps the carb from closing all the way...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-22-2003, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By joblo1978

Failsafe question

I run alkaline batteries in my SS, should I really get rechargeables now that I have the fail safe or will I just have to replace the batteries more often? It's only 4 batteries for the receiver,...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-22-2003, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By joblo1978

RS4 3 SS Super Chassis.

Anyone have any experience with one of these? Can you use the stock engine and stock mounts? Is it really stronger and lighter? Is it worth the $80 price tag? I just replaced the stock chassis...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-22-2003, 04:11 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,954
Posted By joblo1978

world record idea

Here it is.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-22-2003, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 958
Posted By joblo1978

Where to use after run oil?

Yeah, just remove the glow plug and put 3 drops in, putting in the carb gums up mine and makes it stick.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-21-2003, 01:18 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,497
Posted By joblo1978

Ne Free Nitro Cars

He's gonna need some threadlock to hold all those hop-ups together. I donate an empty tube, he might be able to scrape a little outta there. Since I'm feeling so generous I'll even throw in a fried...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-21-2003, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,113
Posted By joblo1978

Newbie to RC considering Gas - How Loud?!

Oh..well, I don't run mine THAT much dude.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-21-2003, 12:57 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,954
Posted By joblo1978

world record idea

Steve bond broke the 100 mph mark in a super RS$, there's a two month article in RC Car action and a video on the net and he explains exactly how he did it, what he did it with and where he got the...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-21-2003, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,113
Posted By joblo1978

Newbie to RC considering Gas - How Loud?!

Who cares how loud they are? Do people in your neighborhood run lawnmowers, or weed-whackers, have loud ass cars or play loud music? If they don't like it, piss on 'em. I've never got any...
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