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Forum: RC Car General Discussions
04-20-2004, 08:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 462
Posted By pozix604

Buggy race onboard camera video?

Hi all,

A couple months ago someone posted a link to some videos from a camera mounted on a buggy running on a race track. It was very cool and showed the buggy doing jumps and taking corners...
Forum: RC Car Videos
04-20-2004, 12:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,866
Posted By pozix604

Where did that buggy race onboard video go?

A while ago I found this really awesome video from a camera mounted onboard of a nitro buggy during a race. It was extremely clear and you could see the front shock arms of the buggy as the buggy...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-06-2003, 10:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,112
Posted By pozix604

Using WD-40 in replecement of after run ?

Sounds like I need to exonerate myself.

It was not iron oxide I meant to say. Perhaps I was thinking about oxidation and that came to mind. WD-40 will prevent iron oxidation, but it will corrode...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-06-2003, 01:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,112
Posted By pozix604

Using WD-40 in replecement of after run ?

To each his own.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-05-2003, 11:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 453
Posted By pozix604

ebay's renegaderc and xtremehobbies?

Anyone ever buy from either of these on ebay before? Are they reputable? They seem to sell a lot of RC stuff on ebay.

Ever bought from any other reputable sellers on ebay or half.com and would...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-05-2003, 11:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,112
Posted By pozix604

Using WD-40 in replecement of after run ?

There've been countless messages about this already.

WD-40 is bad. It breaks down iron oxide, which lines the engine cylinder. If you want to corrode your engine, try it out.

The point of...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-05-2003, 07:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By pozix604

Is this true regarding the Savage RTR 25??

Does anyone have a good connection to a hobby shop owner or employee who can call up HPI and ask about ETA and expected price range?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-05-2003, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,250
Posted By pozix604

What's so bad about running on grass?

That makes a lot of sense. The grass needs to be flattened by the wheels when the RC rolls over it, which makes for a lot more resistence. If the ground clearance isn't enough, then grass will drag...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-05-2003, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,250
Posted By pozix604

What's so bad about running on grass?

So some people have been saying that running monster trucks and buggies on grass is bad, and they will stake their RCs on it, but no one seems to know exactly why it is bad. I can understand bits of...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-04-2003, 05:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,220
Posted By pozix604

1/8 RTR Buggy Shootout Article in RC Car Action?

The X-Terminator won it, but would you want to buy it. Only HobbyPeople sells it because they made it themselves, and one reason why they make their own buggy is because none of the distributors that...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-04-2003, 03:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,220
Posted By pozix604

1/8 RTR Buggy Shootout Article in RC Car Action?

I recall there being an 1/8 RTR buggy shootout in either the RC Car Action or RC Nitro magazines. I tried to find it at the stores but could not find the magazine anywhere. If someone has that...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-02-2003, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 717
Posted By pozix604

Will the Savage 21 be discountinued?

... with the release of the 25? Anyone know?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-31-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,101
Posted By pozix604

What is the point of a fast nitro car

To directly answer your question, it seems that, for many people, having the fastest car basically equates to having the biggest d*ck. There are always those for whom this is not the primary reason,...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
08-31-2003, 05:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 351
Posted By pozix604

Estimates on new $ for Savage 21 and 25?

Anyone have any guesses on the street prices of the Savage 21 and 25 after the 25 has been released?

Current Savage 21 price is about $370. The MSRP is $750.

MSRP of the Savage 25 is $640. The...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-31-2003, 01:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By pozix604

Do old model prices drop when new models come out?

This question is for you RC long-timers who've been around and seen the evolution of this hobby.

For RC kits and RTRs, do prices of the old models tend to drop when new models come out? For...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-29-2003, 03:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 910
Posted By pozix604

Top end speeds (MPH) of RTRs

joblo, can you please elaborate on why you believe that it is somehow inappropriate or unreasonable for a newbie to ask about top speeds of vehicles that he is considering purchasing?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-28-2003, 10:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 910
Posted By pozix604

Top end speeds (MPH) of RTRs

I've heard that the Savage 21 does about 33mph top speed. I can see how that number can go up or down a few steps just from manufacturing variances, so I'm cool with that. I've also heard that the...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-28-2003, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 910
Posted By pozix604

Top end speeds (MPH) of RTRs

Can anyone that owns any of the following RTRs comment on the top end speeds out of the box? It would be great if you measured it and can give mph. What kind of environment (dirt, road, grass) is...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-28-2003, 05:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 999
Posted By pozix604

snow bogin/mud bogin dangerous

Stumping? I didn't know you asked a question.

Sand is bad for most moving parts. Between moving parts, it becomes sandpaper and wears down the metal. In an engine, it basically destroys the smooth...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-28-2003, 12:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,324
Posted By pozix604

smokin

So what is the best way to determine how lean/rich your engine should be set then? Have an IR thermometer on hand and set the engine to a particular temperature?
Forum: RC Regional Racers & Bashers
08-27-2003, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 722
Posted By pozix604

Bashing areas in Orange County?

Anyone know of any good bashing areas in the Irvine area and surrounding Orange County?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-27-2003, 03:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,536
Posted By pozix604

Lubrication in the fuel

Since you haven't been getting replies, let me be the first to reply.

Is Marvel Mystery Oil the same as 3-in-1 oil? There seem to be several types of 3-in-1 but I've seen some that say "motor" on...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-26-2003, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,003
Posted By pozix604

Nitro car liquids and oils ...

Good start to the how-to, drf. I have never seen an article on it so if nothing else I think it would be a good idea for you to post it prominently on a web site for all the share.

Thanks for...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-25-2003, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,003
Posted By pozix604

Nitro car liquids and oils ...

So would regular motor oil be alright for the shocks? I heard that it may make the seals go bad but have no confirmation.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-25-2003, 10:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,003
Posted By pozix604

Nitro car liquids and oils ...

I don't think WD-40 is good as an after-run oil because it tends to break down iron oxide, and I understand that iron oxide lines the engine cylinders. Essentially, you end up breaking down the...
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