Large scale FAQs. New to large scale!? Read this first!!
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Um, I've been into large scale for a year now, and in RC for 20 years. I think that qualifies me to be able to inform noobs on the basics of large scale. Time flies huh?
I'm a VERY fast learner, and when I get into something I invest ALL my time in it. I'd be the first to say I'm no expert, YET, but I'm certainly getting there. All of this is info is from my own experience and written by my own hand, no other sources. By the way, louie, it was a quiet day at work.
I'm a VERY fast learner, and when I get into something I invest ALL my time in it. I'd be the first to say I'm no expert, YET, but I'm certainly getting there. All of this is info is from my own experience and written by my own hand, no other sources. By the way, louie, it was a quiet day at work.

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All very informative, keep up the great work foxy. It is a addictive little hobby we all have for sure. Never stop learning something.
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Anybody using a leaner ratio than 25:1 is using special synthetics usually, the manual and common sense says that for maximum engine life, use a ratio of 25:1.
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ORIGINAL: Foxy
Anybody using a leaner ratio than 25:1 is using special synthetics usually, the manual and common sense says that for maximum engine life, use a ratio of 25:1.
Anybody using a leaner ratio than 25:1 is using special synthetics usually, the manual and common sense says that for maximum engine life, use a ratio of 25:1.
Amsoil has several blends... and they have 2 cycle oils for different style engines. Each individual one performs best with that particular type of question... That is what I'm asking... what amsoil blend are people using?
Saber, HP Injector, Dominator?
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Ah, I see, sorry for the confusion. I have no personal experience of Amsoil, I don't think it's sold in Greece.
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Yeah its made in Wisconsin here in the states. I was curious to ask how it'd get to Greece 
I absolutely love amsoil, its all I use in my 2 strokes.
They say it can go 100:1, its what I've ran my snowmobiles and dirtbikes at. I'll have to give it a shot.

I absolutely love amsoil, its all I use in my 2 strokes.
They say it can go 100:1, its what I've ran my snowmobiles and dirtbikes at. I'll have to give it a shot.
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FOXY...you got all the answers but you don't have the right question for me. I'm trying to find out the width and length of a MDC Baja 1000 body for a custom build I'm doing. Got any idea?
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Sorry bud, I don't. Feel free to make a new thread about it (I assume you mean the Asgard trophy truck body), as not many people will look at this FAQ, if they've already seen it. It's not the best place to ask questions relating to specific models. I'm sure someone on the forum will know, or be able to measure for you.
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HI
Let me intro my self, my name is Shaik from Penang Malaysia, recently I bought 1 Ford Monster truck 1/5 scale. Current I facing quite no. of problem as below
1. Earlier I facing diffuclity to start my car, and try to tune the L and H tuning as per your attach factory setting. Later I able to start the engine but it won't last long, it will stop its self after a while.
2. The I try to tune more higher on L and H tuning it able to stand for 1-2 min but once I start to play it will STOP its self again. After that I unable to start the engine, may be I able to start the engine after 3 hours.
There is no technical support in Malaysia and no one using this kind of scale car in my island (Penang, Malaysia)
My car Description
Length: 700mm
Heigth: 350mm
Width: 530mm
Engine: 23cc DZY23SC
Remote: 2-channel (Futaba-OEM)
Distance (front and rear wheel): 480mm
Tire Size: 190mm
Fuel Type: Gasoline/2 troke lubricant oil 25:1
Top Speed: 80km/hour
You may see the units at this page :
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-5-Scale-Gas-RC...QQcmdZViewItem
I really need your help since I bought this car I didn't play more than 2 minutes.
I hope you may help me as well. Thanks in advance.
Let me intro my self, my name is Shaik from Penang Malaysia, recently I bought 1 Ford Monster truck 1/5 scale. Current I facing quite no. of problem as below
1. Earlier I facing diffuclity to start my car, and try to tune the L and H tuning as per your attach factory setting. Later I able to start the engine but it won't last long, it will stop its self after a while.
2. The I try to tune more higher on L and H tuning it able to stand for 1-2 min but once I start to play it will STOP its self again. After that I unable to start the engine, may be I able to start the engine after 3 hours.
There is no technical support in Malaysia and no one using this kind of scale car in my island (Penang, Malaysia)
My car Description
Length: 700mm
Heigth: 350mm
Width: 530mm
Engine: 23cc DZY23SC
Remote: 2-channel (Futaba-OEM)
Distance (front and rear wheel): 480mm
Tire Size: 190mm
Fuel Type: Gasoline/2 troke lubricant oil 25:1
Top Speed: 80km/hour
You may see the units at this page :
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-5-Scale-Gas-RC...QQcmdZViewItem
I really need your help since I bought this car I didn't play more than 2 minutes.
I hope you may help me as well. Thanks in advance.
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any more info on your new truck you were doing the review on man?
that looks fair cool,how is the 4x4 holding up or have you done any more checking/testing?
that looks fair cool,how is the 4x4 holding up or have you done any more checking/testing?
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out of curiosity, what amsoil blend are people using?
I assume Saber since its best suited for these engines.
out of curiosity, what amsoil blend are people using?
I assume Saber since its best suited for these engines.
I use Amsoil Saber at 25:1
Best Amsoil blend for these motors
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Hi, I want to buy a 1/5th scale RC but can't find the market place for these giants. Is there even any? I kinda want to buy a used one and I wan to make a WTB threat. Can someone here link me to the WTB threat.
Sorry I'm on my cell phone and everything on the screen is tiny. I know I'm probably passing it but can't seem to find it. Thank you
UPDATE: Found it! SMH
Sorry I'm on my cell phone and everything on the screen is tiny. I know I'm probably passing it but can't seem to find it. Thank you
UPDATE: Found it! SMH