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Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-24-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,432
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: 150a hobbyking ESC is done...

Sorry a bit late to this but I use Mtroniks for my ESC's. They are totally waterproof and when the odd one has failed out of warranty they have always come up with a discount :D. I am sure the G2...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-14-2011, 01:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,034
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: Getting back into the hobby, need a refresher!

Sorry, no standard. I Use Deans for what its worth. Probably not bananna plugs more likely to be a Corally plug I think. Similar size to bananna (4mm) but but much better engineered.

Hope...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-13-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,034
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: Getting back into the hobby, need a refresher!

I have some older Tamiya chassis and the only issue with Lipo has been that not many LiPo's are exactly the same size as stick packs.

do your homework, read up on LiPo and if your are not in a...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-13-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,378
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: LifePO4 batteries?

I have been in the hobby for about 8 years now and used NiMH and LiPO. For me LiPO is a no brainer once you understand them.

Get a decent balance charger
Get a LiPO storage bag or ammo can. ...
Forum: RC Car Radio Equipment
02-12-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 667
Posted By RC-Hedgie

27 MHz AM Rx Repair

Hi all,

Just a quick query, I am still running old 27MHz am radio gear and want to repair a broken Rxantenna.

1-Does it matter what gauge of wire I use to replace the old one
2-What is...
Forum: RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more
10-23-2010, 02:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,754
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: Decent brushless ESC

OK Check out the Mtoniks range of brushless ESC. Bit more than the budge, but for bashing they are totally waterproof. Mine works really well with a cheap Turnigy motor. I do not race and only...
Forum: RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more
09-07-2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 867
Views: 170,390
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: The Official Tamiya TA05 Thread

Hey I have read the thread again and foudn this post from Luke on P24..


Hi matt,

'dp' refers to the depth (pitch) of the teeth.

standard tamiya pitch (like on an F1 or a TT-01...
Forum: RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more
09-04-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 867
Views: 170,390
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: The Official Tamiya TA05 Thread

Hi,

Got my first TA05 as a change of scene from buggies, fancied a belt drive as well. Car is used, an EBAY special but in pretty good condition with some carbon bits. Only problem is the spur...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-21-2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,835
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: Tamiya Gravel Hound parts?

Just to say yup I agree with whats been said. I have gone Lipo & brushless and the original Tamiya outdrives have failed. The steel inner becomes "unmoulded" from the plastic outer. RCMART are...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
12-05-2009, 05:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: Tamiya Hummer M1025

If you want Water Proof I would go for the Mtroniks range.

http://www.mtroniks.net/details1.asp/ProductID/171/sid/3/Viper-RV15.htm

The Viper RV 15 turn model will give you plenty of...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
11-12-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,086
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: lipo question

So no surprise I was having stuttering problems at 36F then LOL..
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
11-10-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,086
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: lipo question

Thanks,

D'oh I think they were probably too cold as they had been in the garage for a couple of days .

Help much appreciated.:D
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
11-10-2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,086
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: lipo question

I don't mean to hi-jack the thread but I have a LiPo query that you people may be able to answer.

How do LiPo's react to the cold. I plan on doing outdoor winter running. it was only +3...
Forum: Tamiya Monster Trucks
10-21-2009, 08:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,433
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: Tamiya Unimog Mercedes?

There is a really good thread for the CR-01 in the off road buggies and trucks section of the forum. All the CR01 advice you will ever need !


CR-01 thread
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-04-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 920
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: On-road tires for Buggy?

Yup these are better IMO than the Dirt Hawgs. They are harder, more stable, more durable and look good !. Holding up well with LiPO brushless power on a DF-02. Recommended.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-12-2009, 06:37 AM
Replies: 5,135
Views: 635,188
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: HBX, Who else owns one??

Vapextech are good for me as well, I am running a 4300mAh pack at the moment. you might want to check out their own website as I think you free P&P if order directly. I have had one fault which was...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-11-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,254
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: Losi high roller vs traxxas stampede vs tamiya overlander

At step 1 make sure to snip one wire at a time to avoid a nasty short on the battery.
At steps 2 and 3 make sure the bare ends do not touch otherwise you get a nasty short.
At step 4 double...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-06-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,707
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: GRAVEL HOUND OWNERS (DF-02)

Hey we are in the UK running in the wet is a fact of life......

I have used MTroniks waterproof, yes I do mean totally waterproof, speed controllers for years now. They do all types from basic...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-04-2009, 03:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 40,860
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: aluminum parts vs plastic parts

The Tamiya DF-02 is known for weak shock towers.

I have used the same set of Yeah racing alloy towers for three years. Yes they have bent, but I have been able to straighten them.;)

Think...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-04-2009, 02:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,707
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: GRAVEL HOUND OWNERS (DF-02)

Very simply

The number of turns is how many times the wire is wrapped around to make each coil on the armature. As rule of thumb fewer turns = more RPM, less torque

The number of winds is...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-03-2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,707
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: GRAVEL HOUND OWNERS (DF-02)

Sorry, it was my attempt at being sarcastic. I guess we really are two nations divided by a common language !

I do appreciate your comments........
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-03-2009, 08:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,707
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: GRAVEL HOUND OWNERS (DF-02)

I don't think I understand, what is too much power?

My main problems are;

1-lack of self control on the throttle
2-driving ability

.......The power is fine.

The change to...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-03-2009, 04:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,159
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: TL01b chasis problem

I have used an Alloy spur gear. especially if you are putting LiPo power though it. The spur gear is the weak link, it uses smaller teeth than the other parts of the transmission. Even the alloy...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-03-2009, 03:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,707
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: GRAVEL HOUND OWNERS (DF-02)

Does anyone know of upgraded spur gears for df-02 ? LiPo and brushless power on high grip surfaces is not good for a DF-02 drivetrain. Wheelies well though !
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
08-03-2009, 03:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,707
Posted By RC-Hedgie

RE: GRAVEL HOUND OWNERS (DF-02)

Ok for shock towers I have used RCMart.com. They usually have a good range Yeah Racing(Cheap), GPM, Square RC and occasionally Tobee Craft(not Cheap)!

I have used Yeah Racing for over three...
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