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Forum: RC Car General Discussions
04-06-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By mattsauto

RE: finding wholesalers for new hobbysite????

you should do alot more research on things. i literally got set up to sell hobby shop cars & parts from my shop & come to find out the profit margin was not worth it. (15%) ?.meaning you would make...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
03-24-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,394
Posted By mattsauto

RE: Antenna length/position

i have found in my experiences with quality rx/tx (futaba) i can leave the antenna wire coiled neatly inside the receiver box with more than enough reception. however i have found with my spektrum...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
03-17-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By mattsauto

RE: tekin motor

i have a losi 8t with tekin 2000kv and you won't need any extra power for sure. it rips
Forum: RC Truggy
03-06-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,301
Posted By mattsauto

RE: new truggy

losi 8t 2.0 truggy kits may still be available for 299 if you look on ebay (brand new). i bought one and it's awesome.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
01-27-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,292
Posted By mattsauto

RE: Would you, if you owned a hobby shop?

the biggest issue for hobby shop owners is the middle man. i personally got setup to open a hobby shop at my auto repair shop. i did all the research and got approved. the first thing i found out was...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
11-14-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By mattsauto

RE: exhaust for lrp

thanks for responding yakfish. i have been looking at the jp exhaust but didn't know which one to go with
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
11-14-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By mattsauto

exhaust for lrp

Just wondering if anyone might have suggestions for a new exhaust for my losi 8t 2.0 with lrp .28 engine. I race with friends (not serious) on a small tight track & also long open track. thanks in...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
11-09-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 472
Posted By mattsauto

sc18 lipo?

hi guys. i was wondering if anyone can tell me if anything needs to be done on sc18 to run a lipo battery or can i just plug a lipo in & run it? input is very appreciated. thanks
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
10-24-2012, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By mattsauto

RE: sc 1/18 lipo?

yea i have been unable to find any info on lipo running in manual. thanks for info
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
10-23-2012, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By mattsauto

RE: sc 1/18 lipo?

thanks for info syco. do you know if i have to change esc setting or anything else before i switch from nimh to lipo on my sc18? your info is very much appreciated.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
10-22-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By mattsauto

sc 1/18 lipo?

hey guys, just wondering if anyone knows what would be a good 2s lipo that fits associated sc 1/18 truck? also where to buy. thanks in advanced for advice.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-19-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By mattsauto

RE: what is normal nitro engine life?

thanks anthroop. i did check rebuild prices before i tore it down & to totally rebuild it would be almost as much another engine. i did buy another lrp .28 because i like the motor. however...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-19-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By mattsauto

RE: what is normal nitro engine life?

update on my engine. i tore it down last night & found the inner crank bearing has enough play in it when it's warm that it was allowing the rod to srape the bottom of the crank case (ie: stalling...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-18-2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By mattsauto

RE: electic truggy?

ok thanks foxy. i'll be looking into that. & thanks to all for the info it is very appreciated.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-18-2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By mattsauto

RE: what is normal nitro engine life?

well said herrsavage. maybe i had it tuned a touch onlean side normal temp was 240-250? i'll just keep playing & see if i can improve my luck with experience. thanks for input all.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-17-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By mattsauto

RE: electic truggy?

so foxy, the d8t kit & the electric conersion kit bought would be all i would need (besides batteries of course) to be running? if so that would be a good deal for a good truggy. also the mini, would...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-17-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By mattsauto

RE: what is normal nitro engine life?

is there a secret to longevity on a nitro engine like keeping it on the rich side or a different breakin? my lrp ran awesome for like 4 gallons ( i did run it very hard on big track). is it the brand...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-17-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By mattsauto

RE: electic truggy?

i was actually looking at that rc18. so they are decent car? i just wanna race it around on concrete floor in my shop during winter.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-17-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By mattsauto

RE: electic truggy?

thanks for insight guys. as far as the electric truggy goes i don't have to have an xray, i just would like a good quality. i now have the losi 8t 2.0 with lrp .28 nitro & love the truggy but would...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-16-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By mattsauto

RE: electic truggy?

i am also looking to get a 1/16 or 1/24 scale electric to race for fun in my 3 bay shop on concrete floor this winter. any suggetions?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-16-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By mattsauto

RE: what is normal nitro engine life?

yea thanks slayer but i think i might have done it in today though ( got it to 400 because i knew it was about done & hammered it until it would hardly move. haha ). no i never ran too rich just a...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-16-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By mattsauto

electic truggy?

so as the subject says i'm thinking about getting an electric 1/8 truggy this winter for the spring. i've heard the x-ray is a good one but i'm looking for advice & input as i haven't done any...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-16-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By mattsauto

RE: what is normal nitro engine life?

sounds like exactly what i had happen. started flaming out when engine warmed & wouldn't restart until engine cooled. maybe i ran it too rich for too long trying to make engine last from break in but...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-15-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By mattsauto

what is normal nitro engine life?

i understand there are alot of valiables to this question but i put an lrp .28 spec 3 engine on my losi 8t truggy, broke it in properly (another argument), ran it very rich for about 1 1/2 gallon....
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
09-08-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,563
Posted By mattsauto

RE: Savage xs wont move??

sounds like either your slipper nut loosed up or the transmission has a stripped gear. did you check the slipper clutch nut?
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