EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
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RE: EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
Don't you have to run an awful high headspeed with those blades? Since they are Aligns they are really only 305s not 315s unless you are talking about the 325 pros and are listing their real length?
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RE: EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
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Don't you have to run an awful high headspeed with those blades? Since they are Aligns they are really only 305s not 315s unless you are talking about the 325 pros and are listing their real length?
Don't you have to run an awful high headspeed with those blades? Since they are Aligns they are really only 305s not 315s unless you are talking about the 325 pros and are listing their real length?
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RE: EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
Just wondering. Align measures the overall length of the blades instead of from the bolt hole to the tip like everybody else and that makes their blades about ten milimeters shorter. I ask because with wood blades the head speed required for decent performance is borderline safe with the 325s so with 315s I worry about blade failure. I have had a set of the 325 pros explode for me once so I know first hand with those. Now I use true 325 CFs and that made a hugh difference in flight caracteristics.
Just my two cents worth that's all.[8D]
Just my two cents worth that's all.[8D]
04-26-2009, 12:11 AM
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RE: EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
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Just wondering. Align measures the overall length of the blades instead of from the bolt hole to the tip like everybody else and that makes their blades about ten milimeters shorter. I ask because with wood blades the head speed required for decent performance is borderline safe with the 325s so with 315s I worry about blade failure. I have had a set of the 325 pros explode for me once so I know first hand with those. Now I use true 325 CFs and that made a hugh difference in flight caracteristics.
Just my two cents worth that's all.[8D]
Just wondering. Align measures the overall length of the blades instead of from the bolt hole to the tip like everybody else and that makes their blades about ten milimeters shorter. I ask because with wood blades the head speed required for decent performance is borderline safe with the 325s so with 315s I worry about blade failure. I have had a set of the 325 pros explode for me once so I know first hand with those. Now I use true 325 CFs and that made a hugh difference in flight caracteristics.
Just my two cents worth that's all.[8D]
04-26-2009, 10:12 PM
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That's cool,
Did you notice an improvement in handling in the wind? Like less ballooning?
That's cool,
Did you notice an improvement in handling in the wind? Like less ballooning?
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RE: EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
i wonder if the 315's would be better for 3d?? i would think faster collective response with less bogging.. i am going to clean the oil of of the one way bearing, loosen the belt a tad, and step up to a 13t pinon..
04-26-2009, 10:44 PM
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RE: EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
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i wonder if the 315's would be better for 3d?? i would think faster collective response with less bogging.. i am going to clean the oil of of the one way bearing, loosen the belt a tad, and step up to a 13t pinon..
i wonder if the 315's would be better for 3d?? i would think faster collective response with less bogging.. i am going to clean the oil of of the one way bearing, loosen the belt a tad, and step up to a 13t pinon..
04-26-2009, 10:47 PM
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yea, i am currently using 12t. but i need more.. collective response is just too slow, so i need more punch to keep me outta trouble when pushing it hard. not sure if i can use the woddies with a 13t.. ??
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RE: EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
Depends on which motor your running but either way I wouldn't risk it. You can get CF blades for less than $20 at HC and at DX.
I'm running the 325 Z weave CFs from HC and love them!
I'm running the 325 Z weave CFs from HC and love them!
04-27-2009, 01:58 PM
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RE: EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
+1 on the Align 315 blades. Those are solid performers for sure! I have ran the blues and the yellows and love them both(Plastic and CF). There is something to be said about perfect tracking and performance. Last set I bought was only $14.99 for the CF's. They have went up to $18.99
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Crash...WTH happened to your lil rocket ship? Spunktrum really got you there too? It looks like that recall is for 6600 rx's only but I will look at my DX6i under the batteries to make sure I don't have the 800 series they are quapping about....Good luck with the Fuktaba...I think any radio can turn into a steaming pile of Shhhh- aving cream..
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....Crash...WTH happened to your lil rocket ship? Spunktrum really got you there too? It looks like that recall is for 6600 rx's only but I will look at my DX6i under the batteries to make sure I don't have the 800 series they are quapping about....Good luck with the Fuktaba...I think any radio can turn into a steaming pile of Shhhh- aving cream..
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04-27-2009, 02:18 PM
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+1 on the Align 315 blades. Those are solid performers for sure! I have ran the blues and the yellows and love them both(Plastic and CF). There is something to be said about perfect tracking and performance. Last set I bought was only $14.99 for the CF's. They have went up to $18.99....
Crash...WTH happened to your lil rocket ship? Spunktrum really got you there too? It looks like that recall is for 6600 rx's only but I will look at my DX6i under the batteries to make sure I don't have the 800 series they are quapping about....Good luck with the Fuktaba...I think any radio can turn into a steaming pile of Shhhh- aving cream..
Z
+1 on the Align 315 blades. Those are solid performers for sure! I have ran the blues and the yellows and love them both(Plastic and CF). There is something to be said about perfect tracking and performance. Last set I bought was only $14.99 for the CF's. They have went up to $18.99
....Crash...WTH happened to your lil rocket ship? Spunktrum really got you there too? It looks like that recall is for 6600 rx's only but I will look at my DX6i under the batteries to make sure I don't have the 800 series they are quapping about....Good luck with the Fuktaba...I think any radio can turn into a steaming pile of Shhhh- aving cream..
Z
04-27-2009, 02:48 PM
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RE: EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
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hey vic, you have some mail heading your way.. just thought i would let ya know.. thanks again.
hey vic, you have some mail heading your way.. just thought i would let ya know.. thanks again.
LMAO...so do you, expect wed/thur (priority mail).
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RE: EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
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hey vic, you have some mail heading your way.. just thought i would let ya know.. thanks again.
hey vic, you have some mail heading your way.. just thought i would let ya know.. thanks again.
LOL, "Plugged it in, didn't work" That's a killer start! I hope that the manuals are a little more helpful than the Spectrums...Good luck!
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04-27-2009, 06:03 PM
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I told you to stop trafficking those rare Saskatchewen kittens in EXI boxes....Didn't I???
LOL, "Plugged it in, didn't work" That's a killer start! I hope that the manuals are a little more helpful than the Spectrums...Good luck!
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hey vic, you have some mail heading your way.. just thought i would let ya know.. thanks again.
hey vic, you have some mail heading your way.. just thought i would let ya know.. thanks again.
LOL, "Plugged it in, didn't work" That's a killer start! I hope that the manuals are a little more helpful than the Spectrums...Good luck!
Peace,
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Oh...this isn't a plug and play....I'm gonna have to WORK at it...LMAO.
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RE: EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
I bought a 7C this winter and haven't been able to make myself change to it from my T6xa super because it works fine and programming the 7C looks like a lot of work. It came with a PCM RX and I want to use that on my 30 but it's just sitting in a box so far.[:@]
Looks like a real nice radio though and I've had zero problems with the Futaba 72 mhz.
It came with a PCM RX and I want to use that on my 30 but it's just sitting in a box so far.[:@]Looks like a real nice radio though and I've had zero problems with the Futaba 72 mhz.
04-29-2009, 12:58 PM
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RE: EXI-450 discussions/mods/scale projects
Hey guys-
I just got this email from Toms RC advertising a spring sale. Just wanted to cut and paste it here real quick because of the Futaba stuff on sale. Don't even know if this is a good deal. Looks like a 7c 2.4 for 99bucks? lol sounds good anyway?
We invite you to our Spring Event: Futaba 10C and 7C 2.4GHz Transmitters
Members' pricing:
- Futaba 7C Air & Heli 2.4GHz:
- $99.99 TX only
- $189.99 TX + R617FS
- $271.59 TX + 2 R617FS
- Futaba 10C TX only $407.39
- Futaba 10C TX + RX and Flight Packs
Latez!
Z
I just got this email from Toms RC advertising a spring sale. Just wanted to cut and paste it here real quick because of the Futaba stuff on sale. Don't even know if this is a good deal. Looks like a 7c 2.4 for 99bucks? lol sounds good anyway?
We invite you to our Spring Event: Futaba 10C and 7C 2.4GHz Transmitters
Members' pricing:
- Futaba 7C Air & Heli 2.4GHz:
- $99.99 TX only
- $189.99 TX + R617FS
- $271.59 TX + 2 R617FS
- Futaba 10C TX only $407.39
- Futaba 10C TX + RX and Flight Packs
Latez!
Z
04-29-2009, 03:40 PM
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Hey guys-
I just got this email from Toms RC advertising a spring sale. Just wanted to cut and paste it here real quick because of the Futaba stuff on sale. Don't even know if this is a good deal. Looks like a 7c 2.4 for 99bucks? lol sounds good anyway?
We invite you to our Spring Event: Futaba 10C and 7C 2.4GHz Transmitters
Members' pricing:
- Futaba 7C Air & Heli 2.4GHz:
- $99.99 TX only
- $189.99 TX + R617FS
- $271.59 TX + 2 R617FS
- Futaba 10C TX only $407.39
- Futaba 10C TX + RX and Flight Packs
Latez!
Z
Hey guys-
I just got this email from Toms RC advertising a spring sale. Just wanted to cut and paste it here real quick because of the Futaba stuff on sale. Don't even know if this is a good deal. Looks like a 7c 2.4 for 99bucks? lol sounds good anyway?
We invite you to our Spring Event: Futaba 10C and 7C 2.4GHz Transmitters
Members' pricing:
- Futaba 7C Air & Heli 2.4GHz:
- $99.99 TX only
- $189.99 TX + R617FS
- $271.59 TX + 2 R617FS
- Futaba 10C TX only $407.39
- Futaba 10C TX + RX and Flight Packs
Latez!
Z
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hey vic, package showed up today.. thanks again.. what exactly was the TX doing to you?? where you using the 6100's in the plane?? maybe went too far out of range?? just wondered if it would be worth using the TX for a boat or something..
04-29-2009, 05:28 PM
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hey vic, package showed up today.. thanks again.. what exactly was the TX doing to you?? where you using the 6100's in the plane?? maybe went too far out of range?? just wondered if it would be worth using the TX for a boat or something..
hey vic, package showed up today.. thanks again.. what exactly was the TX doing to you?? where you using the 6100's in the plane?? maybe went too far out of range?? just wondered if it would be worth using the TX for a boat or something..
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kool.. so word of wisdom is to NOT use it with my heli?? lol.. glad you got your letter today also.. i think we are all set..
04-29-2009, 05:56 PM
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kool.. so word of wisdom is to NOT use it with my heli?? lol.. glad you got your letter today also.. i think we are all set..
kool.. so word of wisdom is to NOT use it with my heli?? lol.. glad you got your letter today also.. i think we are all set..
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I haven't flown in over 3 weeks due to equipment failures and warranty service. My poor old helis are getting dusty. Dangnabit!
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I haven't flown in over 3 weeks due to equipment failures and warranty service. My poor old helis are getting dusty. Dangnabit!
I haven't flown in over 3 weeks due to equipment failures and warranty service. My poor old helis are getting dusty. Dangnabit!