CX2 missing part question
10-18-2007 | 08:16 AM
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CX2 missing part question
On the helicopter i just bought it appears to be missing a plastic piece, please confirm this.
It goes from the fly-bar to the upper rotor blade. On the back side you can see it but on the front it appears to be missing one. Am i correct? If so where can i get the part? Thanks.
It goes from the fly-bar to the upper rotor blade. On the back side you can see it but on the front it appears to be missing one. Am i correct? If so where can i get the part? Thanks.
10-18-2007 | 12:51 PM
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RE: CX2 missing part question
When you get it, prior to any flying, first check the shafts!! If the head is that damaged, a shaft (or both) will probably be bent too.
It'll save you loads of aggrevation if you check and set everything properly before first flight. It'll give you better insights on how stuff works too.
Look here: [link]http://cx2.r-2.nl[/link] for Soloboss' setup guide!
It'll save you loads of aggrevation if you check and set everything properly before first flight. It'll give you better insights on how stuff works too.
Look here: [link]http://cx2.r-2.nl[/link] for Soloboss' setup guide!
10-18-2007 | 01:21 PM
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RE: CX2 missing part question
there's a scrape on the aluminum head, so its probably been crashed before - definitely check the shafts for straightness - use the guide - a laser pointer helps check the upper head to be straight and not wobbling, just shine it in the middle of the upper head and spin it up slowly
be sure to resist the urge to just go for it without checking it out first - just eats blades that way and bends shafts and doing the guide first will save you a lot of grief and money - if you can't resist, just charge the lipo, put batteries in the tx and turn it on, insert the lipo into the bird and power it up - leave it alone while the 4-in-1 posts and wait for the steady green light - then spin her up very, very slowly but don't take off until you've checked everything using the guide - if it wobbles then look at the shafts to see what's bent and check the blade tracking - good to tell what condition the bird is in anyway before using the guide
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be sure to resist the urge to just go for it without checking it out first - just eats blades that way and bends shafts and doing the guide first will save you a lot of grief and money - if you can't resist, just charge the lipo, put batteries in the tx and turn it on, insert the lipo into the bird and power it up - leave it alone while the 4-in-1 posts and wait for the steady green light - then spin her up very, very slowly but don't take off until you've checked everything using the guide - if it wobbles then look at the shafts to see what's bent and check the blade tracking - good to tell what condition the bird is in anyway before using the guide
edge
10-18-2007 | 02:03 PM
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RE: CX2 missing part question
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there's a scrape on the aluminum head, so its probably been crashed before - definitely check the shafts for straightness - use the guide - a laser pointer helps check the upper head to be straight and not wobbling, just shine it in the middle of the upper head and spin it up slowly
be sure to resist the urge to just go for it without checking it out first - just eats blades that way and bends shafts and doing the guide first will save you a lot of grief and money - if you can't resist, just charge the lipo, put batteries in the tx and turn it on, insert the lipo into the bird and power it up - leave it alone while the 4-in-1 posts and wait for the steady green light - then spin her up very, very slowly but don't take off until you've checked everything using the guide - if it wobbles then look at the shafts to see what's bent and check the blade tracking - good to tell what condition the bird is in anyway before using the guide
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there's a scrape on the aluminum head, so its probably been crashed before - definitely check the shafts for straightness - use the guide - a laser pointer helps check the upper head to be straight and not wobbling, just shine it in the middle of the upper head and spin it up slowly
be sure to resist the urge to just go for it without checking it out first - just eats blades that way and bends shafts and doing the guide first will save you a lot of grief and money - if you can't resist, just charge the lipo, put batteries in the tx and turn it on, insert the lipo into the bird and power it up - leave it alone while the 4-in-1 posts and wait for the steady green light - then spin her up very, very slowly but don't take off until you've checked everything using the guide - if it wobbles then look at the shafts to see what's bent and check the blade tracking - good to tell what condition the bird is in anyway before using the guide
edge
10-18-2007 | 02:10 PM
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RE: CX2 missing part question
Cage: Yeah, I definately would make sure that thing is true and blue, and do a few flights with it before adding any of that pretty Extreme stuff, that I believe you got or are getting...That's all ya want is putting on that new canopy, and then a minute later cracking it in half...! By the looks of your top head, like the guys said, I'll bet ya a few cookies something is off...That looked like it hurt, and definately wasn't a grass crash...But we're all hear to help ya as you push through... Jeff 
10-18-2007 | 06:31 PM
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RE: CX2 missing part question
She will be here monday and ill go by the guide and report back in a new thread with pics :]
Should be alot easier to fly than my AXE CP
Should be alot easier to fly than my AXE CP
10-18-2007 | 06:56 PM
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RE: CX2 missing part question
Your going to love it Cage....I also started with a CP-Pro, and what a diff in flight between the two...A Trex w/Dx-7 will be in my paws in 7 days, so I'll also be looking forward to new frustrations...I will always love my CX2, and it will always be one of the favorites....Oh, and since you already have experience in the CP class.....You'll be zipping this little bird around, like you've had it for a year...Just do a few of the mods/tweaks to get it out of the novice settings, and you'll love it...There are limits with it, but you'll be pushing the limits with it, and the parts are so much cheaper ! Good evening to ya....... Jeff
10-18-2007 | 07:25 PM
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RE: CX2 missing part question
Haha i already have these mods and i haven't even received the heli yet
- Eflite Aluminum Swashplate
- Eflite Aluminum inner shaft/ upper rotor head
- Eflite Aluminum lower rotor head
- Eflite Aluminum motor heatsink w/compound
- Xtreme Boom Kit, Landing Skids & Body
The 1st 3 came with the heli.
- Eflite Aluminum Swashplate
- Eflite Aluminum inner shaft/ upper rotor head
- Eflite Aluminum lower rotor head
- Eflite Aluminum motor heatsink w/compound
- Xtreme Boom Kit, Landing Skids & Body
The 1st 3 came with the heli.
