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Old 05-12-2003 | 03:53 PM
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hey all I recently got a used raptor (v1) with all the things needed to fly let me know what you all think of this stuff.
I thought it was a good deal but you guys know better than I do.
hope I didnt make a grave mistake
Hitec Eclipse 7 radio
O.S. Max SX 30 motor
GY240 Futaba gyro
49 Ball Bearing upgrade
aftermarket muffler
Glow plug extension
Hanger 9 starter with extension
Sealed starter battery
Glow plug warmer
Manual fuel pump
Miscellaneous extra parts, and all instruction manuals
and a neto carrying suitcase thing
it looks to be in excellent shape. very clean, looks like it hasnt been flown.
but it has and im sure its crashed as all newbies will do.
thakns in advance for your comments
Old 05-14-2003 | 03:13 AM
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Igot a sister lives out your way. Ever see a "Hometown" calendar? They utilize pics of the FC area, and sell thru local NE CO bussineses. She publishes it. Can you upgrade the v1 to v2?
Old 05-14-2003 | 03:50 AM
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I cant its a used heli.
I think when I get a good handle on it ill get a v2 50
but untill then this will do
Old 05-14-2003 | 03:52 AM
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Doesnt matter if its used. Just go to LHS and get upgrade parts.
Old 05-14-2003 | 04:26 AM
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180 bucks for the upgrade kit.
Old 05-14-2003 | 06:27 AM
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Don't waste your money on an upgrade kit. Just fly it and burn fuel.
Old 05-14-2003 | 02:06 PM
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No lie, it will fly fine. Don't worry about the upgrades. Just fly it. The V1 flew fine. Upgrade parts as you need to when fixing it. You have a good machine. Get some help and have some fun.

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