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Most of the tools you need are standard mechanics tools. Small 1/4 drive socket set (I also like nut drivers as they are more convenient sometimes), some small screw drives (standard & metric), hex drives (you will have to get specialty tools to find hex drivers small enough, or just use the normal L shaped sets, they work but are not as convenient). Several hobby companies make hex driver and screw driver sets for RC. Wiha tools also makes small hex drivers and I know their stuff is really good quality steel. Not trying to sell their goods, just relaying my opinion as I own several of their driver sets.
I would just buy what you can afford. Get the basics to get started, then upgrade as you can afford to do so. As long as you buy good stuff and stay away from the cheap import stuff as already stated, they will last forever.
Edit - Wanted to add: Craftsman makes a set of micro pliers that I use a lot for my RC stuff. Other people also make similar stuff.
I would just buy what you can afford. Get the basics to get started, then upgrade as you can afford to do so. As long as you buy good stuff and stay away from the cheap import stuff as already stated, they will last forever.
Edit - Wanted to add: Craftsman makes a set of micro pliers that I use a lot for my RC stuff. Other people also make similar stuff.
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From: Cleethorpes, UNITED KINGDOM
wow man - u have a nice set of tools by the sound of it. i just grabbed a multi socket/driver set for £5 and theres every driver i will ever need, and probably never need, in there. ive found that even the cheap tools are harder than the cheap steel/stainless/titanium screws that most rcs use.
nice tools are nice tho, dont get me wrong, i just hate it when they get "borrowed"
nice tools are nice tho, dont get me wrong, i just hate it when they get "borrowed"
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well kind of on a limited buget[:@], ill have to go to the local Canadian Tire, or Wal-Mart and look for some cheap sets of tools, i hate having no allowance!
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If you are looking for cheap tools go to princess auto. Some of their stuff isn't great but if you get the "power fist" stuff it isnt bad and CHEAP. I have a full set of Westward and snap on from when i worked in a garage but i buy Princess auto tools to keep in my car, etc. I see you are in birch hills, I'm not sure if ther is on in Prince Albert but i know there are some in saskatoon and regina.
Since this is a wheels thread I have a question.
I had my mt2 out today in about 1.5" of fresh snow and i kept getting ice built up inside my rims. At low speeds it was fine but i was getting it going pretty fast in second and the wheels would wobble so much from being off balance that i was afraid stuff was going to break. Especially at -15 Celcius. DOes anyone know of any rims with a 12 or 14 mm hex that are flat on the outside instead of dished in? I need some that will fit my mt2 but I'm not sure what offset i need in a maxx sized wheel and most sites dont tell you what the hex size is. I could use some tape to keep the snow out but it doesnt look so nice.
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Since this is a wheels thread I have a question.
I had my mt2 out today in about 1.5" of fresh snow and i kept getting ice built up inside my rims. At low speeds it was fine but i was getting it going pretty fast in second and the wheels would wobble so much from being off balance that i was afraid stuff was going to break. Especially at -15 Celcius. DOes anyone know of any rims with a 12 or 14 mm hex that are flat on the outside instead of dished in? I need some that will fit my mt2 but I'm not sure what offset i need in a maxx sized wheel and most sites dont tell you what the hex size is. I could use some tape to keep the snow out but it doesnt look so nice.
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with low profile tires u might get away with [link=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/T-Maxx-Velocity-White-Offset-Dish-Wheels_W0QQitemZ6025563195QQcategoryZ44028QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem]these[/link] they are the only ones i know of that are not spoked and might fit. u will need a 14mm hex tho.
the romulins have a 0.25" offset btw, if that helps...
the romulins have a 0.25" offset btw, if that helps...
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1. just looking at my truck, to find that there is a tone of dirt in the rear tires, is there anyway the get the dirt out?, or sould i just run it how it is?(havent ran the truck in a few months because of could weather and now we got 2 1/2 feet of snow over the last few days)
2. also i was looking at my antena to find that it was about 3 inches shorter!!!, about 2 inches of antana wire is cut off can i still drive the truck like this?(i think one of my jealous brothers cut it with a pair of my wire cutters!![:@][:@][:@][:@]cant express how mad i am)
2. also i was looking at my antena to find that it was about 3 inches shorter!!!, about 2 inches of antana wire is cut off can i still drive the truck like this?(i think one of my jealous brothers cut it with a pair of my wire cutters!![:@][:@][:@][:@]cant express how mad i am)
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i always come back to the "stupid question thread"(i have a lot of these)
do these wheels([link]http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=OFN89156[/link]) have a 12mm hex?
thanks
do these wheels([link]http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=OFN89156[/link]) have a 12mm hex?
thanks
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Colby,
Firstly the antenna thing, it will still work fine, but range may be affected.
Secondly, re the hex size on those wheels, the chances of anyone in here (CEN forum) knowing that for certain is fairly slim, but its information thats easily attainable using GOOGLE (or similar) so instead of other people doing the work for you, give it a go yourself, I came up with the answer in approx 30 seconds by typing into GOOGLE "ofna pirate 2.2", try it dude enlighten yourself!!...
(cause I aint tellin ya!
)
Firstly the antenna thing, it will still work fine, but range may be affected.
Secondly, re the hex size on those wheels, the chances of anyone in here (CEN forum) knowing that for certain is fairly slim, but its information thats easily attainable using GOOGLE (or similar) so instead of other people doing the work for you, give it a go yourself, I came up with the answer in approx 30 seconds by typing into GOOGLE "ofna pirate 2.2", try it dude enlighten yourself!!...
(cause I aint tellin ya!
)
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come on, srry to trouble ya guys, google it is
edit:if the ofna pirate has a 12mm hex then the wheels have a 12mm hex(google is a miracle)
edit:if the ofna pirate has a 12mm hex then the wheels have a 12mm hex(google is a miracle)
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O a NT-16 motor with a Sulivan Tiger start, how fast does it has to turn to get the engine running normallly?(I tired with a 2-speed 14.4V drill and nothing)
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I have decided to sell the CEN MT2 and look into getting an E-Savage. Now i have to word this carefuly so i dosent get moved. How much should the asking price be on a CEN MT2?
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I recommend the CEN aluminum wrenchs- they are a great price and the handles have a comfortable color coded grips for fast identification
do your hands a favor and get some decent wrenchs
do your hands a favor and get some decent wrenchs
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No offers on the MT2, so I thought I would get it running again. What is the carb measurement for a new air filter? Or can you guys tell me the part number of the filter? I have been looking at [link=http://www.motorsaverfilters.com/]Motor Savers[/link].
EDIT: The motor is still the stock nt-16
EDIT: The motor is still the stock nt-16


