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Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
05-04-2010, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,819
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: Duratrax Axis Engine Replacement Help!!!!!!

Sure you can rig something up, but you will have to find another flywheel and clutch-nut. The Axis has an odd motor mount; I use it the break-in my new motors, but can not line-up the clutch and the...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
05-02-2010, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,819
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: Duratrax Axis Engine Replacement Help!!!!!!

I also have an Axis that I bought about 10 years ago. I replaced the Torq .21 engine with a Ofna Force P-4 which was alot
faster than the Torq .21. The problem is the Axis requires a treaded crank...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
01-27-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,357
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: what is the best fuel on the market

I would seriously doubt that the coating (stain) protects an engine, I would kinda say the opposite.

Blue Thunder stained my friend's engine.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
01-27-2010, 02:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,357
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: what is the best fuel on the market

Any fuel with a color dye. The dye empregnates the internal metal part (piston/sleeve) and turns them to the color of the dye. NOT COOL.
A few years back I use to use Trinity Monster Horse Power...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
01-26-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,357
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: what is the best fuel on the market

The added dye harms your engine.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
01-25-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,357
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: what is the best fuel on the market

Odonnell's or Werks clear pure racing fuel no trendy dyes or scents; thank you!
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
01-24-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,138
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: Navarossi plus 21 5k engine questions

The NR 21-5K comes with a 8mm venturi already installed. I would use the 8mm unless it's making too much power for you or it does not match your pipe.
I got the best performance from my 5K when...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
12-14-2009, 12:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,942
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: looking to buy a starter box, but which one???

When I'm racing I have enough the worry about; chassis set-up, engine tune, tires, pit man, radio, the competition,fuel and track condition. A starter box failure is something I don't
need. So I...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
12-12-2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,942
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: looking to buy a starter box, but which one???

Get the Ofna chrome top w/12v gel cell it's what 70% of racers use. It's like a sledgehammer strong, simple and reliable;
Thats why most racers own one.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
07-20-2009, 06:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,067
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: buggy tires for track use

Soak in bowl of acidtone for a few hours. Will not harm the rims or tires, but toss the
foam inserts.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
07-10-2009, 07:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,555
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: Shock Socks

I don't know about the socks, but the shock boots I mean the rubber or silicone boot that covers the shafts are a blessing. With these boots I change the shock fluid maybe every
two months and it's...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
08-07-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 723
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: Amain coupon codes August.

Unlike Tower Hobbies, Amain's codes can only be used once! I ordered some Items in the beganing of July useing the $150.00 code and then just ordered some more stuff
yesterday and tried to use the...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
07-13-2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 21,657
Views: 1,514,149
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread

HeyGuys
Does anybody know who makes a slipper/spur gear shaft stronger than the stock one? I've broken about five now! I seem to break one every other race weekend.
My mt2 has an os .18tz in it...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
07-13-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1,320
Views: 112,784
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: :: Official MBX5/Prospec Thread !!

I put the pin in a vice and use the dremel large cutting wheel; this works so I do not need or use shrink tape.
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
05-25-2008, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2,000
Views: 188,965
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: Official XXX-NT Thread!!!

XXX-AL
Your slipper clutch is too tight; tighten it all the way until it locks and then loosen it three complete turns: per the manual.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
05-22-2008, 11:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,720
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: Should I continue with O'Donnell?

Hey guys

If you want to eat your fuel, smell it, wear it as a cologne, order it in a trendy pok-a-dot color or maybe watermelon scented please do not use odonnell's, but
if you plan on racing...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
04-07-2008, 10:17 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,329
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: HOW OLD ARE YOU

52; The RC-tech forum I think has the older more experienced members.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
04-01-2008, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,593
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: RC8 or MBX5R

I had the same dilemma about 2 months ago,the rc8 or the mbx-5r. I've been racing 10th scale nitro on and off road for about 8 to 9 years and I take it very seriously. One of my
on road cars is an...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
02-11-2008, 09:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 938
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: Racers that use some form of instant canopy (gazebo)

I bought my first-up from Wal Mart about three years ago. I havn't had any problems with it so far, though I rarely use it. It seems to be made alot better than the rest and
Wal Mart was selling...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
01-24-2008, 10:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,440
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: RC8, why does it come pre-assembled?

Nothing against you Flatspuntout, but Associated built its reputation as a racing company.The rc10gt is one of the winning-est 1/10 scale truck ever, and it comes in kit form. At one time the 1/8...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
01-20-2008, 05:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,440
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: RC8, why does it come pre-assembled?

Putting the car together yourself helps real racers figure out whats wrong with the car when it breaks during a race. You see them at all races the guy with
the prebuild car or rtr asking you whats...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
01-15-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21,657
Views: 1,514,149
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread

Mrmuz when you install that center diff please let me know how it works out. I've been racing my mt-2 for just over a year. The truck looks totally different from what it did from
the start. I...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
08-21-2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 21,657
Views: 1,514,149
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread

As far as racing is concerned the starter box is the only way to go;
1) less weight of a pull starter or roto starter,and no broken strings.
2)lower center of gravity. ( you use lower engine...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
07-21-2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 21,657
Views: 1,514,149
Posted By topcat-lll

RE: Official HPI MT2 Thread

46u
I am using pro-line bow ties m3 and snake eyes m3 tires with the supplied foams. I think part of the problem is that I am using a non pull start engine and a light weight li-po receiver battery...
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