Official HPI MT2 Thread
12-18-2006 | 11:35 AM
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there shouldn't be anything wrong with the car/engine depending on how long it was going crazy for. but i do recommend you get a FAILSAFE!! i got a dynamite one (£17.99) and when the car looses signal the failsafe appllies the break. well Ive got mine set to apply the break. and also when the receiver batteries are low it will apply the breaks to warn you. a must for any RC owner. also never let anyone go on your car only you know how to use it/control it. don't let over people wreck it because you will be the one paying. 
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This is where I usually take my MT2 RTR for a spin. As you can see, it's pretty much perfect for flat-out running. Wide space, no debris, and it's surrounded by thick grass banks on all sides, so no chance of high-impact smashes.
What did happen today though was this...
I gave my uncle (in pic) a go at the car today and this car park is so long he ran it out of signal distance. The car flew into the far grass bank, got caught up in the long grass and started to rev out of control because it couldn't read neutral from the transmitter.
Is this a bad situation for the car? (i.e - engine running like mad, wheels can't turn) I checked it over thoroughly when I got home and nothing seems to be damaged. The clutch is fine, too.
This is where I usually take my MT2 RTR for a spin. As you can see, it's pretty much perfect for flat-out running. Wide space, no debris, and it's surrounded by thick grass banks on all sides, so no chance of high-impact smashes.
What did happen today though was this...
I gave my uncle (in pic) a go at the car today and this car park is so long he ran it out of signal distance. The car flew into the far grass bank, got caught up in the long grass and started to rev out of control because it couldn't read neutral from the transmitter.
Is this a bad situation for the car? (i.e - engine running like mad, wheels can't turn) I checked it over thoroughly when I got home and nothing seems to be damaged. The clutch is fine, too.
12-18-2006 | 12:05 PM
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the biggest engine you can get is a .18 but you will need engine mounts. o.s engines are very good (cv-rx)
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could sum1 plz write a list of motors dat fit in da mt2 rtr thanx
could sum1 plz write a list of motors dat fit in da mt2 rtr thanx
12-18-2006 | 12:41 PM
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could sum1 plz write a list of motors dat fit in da mt2 rtr thanx
could sum1 plz write a list of motors dat fit in da mt2 rtr thanx
12-18-2006 | 12:50 PM
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i need to shim my rear diff. what shims do i need 0.5mm? or 1.0mm?
i need to shim my rear diff. what shims do i need 0.5mm? or 1.0mm?
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12-18-2006 | 01:00 PM
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called futaba about my receiver antenna. this is the part they said to use and they said the antenna is 500mm long.
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12-18-2006 | 01:32 PM
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I don't think so. Pretty sure you need motor mounts or a kit like this.
http://www.neweramodels.com/cgi-bin/...d=&part_id=710
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12-18-2006 | 02:26 PM
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The 21 is a BIG BLOCK and if you are going to run a big block get ready go spend much money where the truck will handle it.
12-18-2006 | 02:52 PM
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you said i need to shim the diffs? ive taken the old main worn gear off and there is 1 washer/shim if i just use that will this be fine. ive tried it but there is abit of play on the cup. if you understand?
ps i didnt get the set i only got HD final gear (the big one) as i couldnt afford the set at the moment.
ps i didnt get the set i only got HD final gear (the big one) as i couldnt afford the set at the moment.
12-18-2006 | 02:58 PM
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I am not talking about shimming the spider gears I am talking about shimming the ring and pinion (final gears) where they have a tighter gear lash but not to tight.
12-18-2006 | 03:08 PM
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thats what im talking about to. my spider gears are fine. i think i need 2 shims. 1 is not enough. i will take the gear and shim to the lhs and see if they can match some up for me. because ive got washers/shims but they are to thick and make the gears to tight.
12-18-2006 | 03:26 PM
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oh yeah my mum and dad told me they have orderd the lrp .18 with a pilot shaft, HD 13tooth k-factory clutch bell, bearings, racing clutch, hpi mounts, got a normal flywheel as the light weight ones are causing crank case vibration from reports. cannot wait until christmas
12-18-2006 | 03:27 PM
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Oh I see what he means. He didn't get any shims with the ring gear. I think you can only get shims with the spider gear set (which is strange) The only shim he has is the one he got off the old diff.
12-18-2006 | 03:37 PM
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With the pilot shaft you will have to get a different flywheel nut or modify the one you have if this can be done. You should have gotten one with a standard shaft. I run pilot shafts with my Savage and Buggy but on my MT I run a standard shaft. It is not big deal! Here is a TZ with a standard and pilot shaft as comparison.
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12-18-2006 | 03:44 PM
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46u, i've always been curious about how those crankshafts are different. Doesn't the second version just mean this part is integrated to the crank shaft?
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXM720&P=7
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12-18-2006 | 03:48 PM
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sorry im not being clear tonight but yeah nick hit the nail right on the head. i will find some shims. they dont have to be hpi ones. aslong as they are not to thick. and sorry i have got the standard shaft with rotary carb. i mean a pilot shaft screw m5?
12-18-2006 | 03:52 PM
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I'm looking at getting an OS cv-rx 18 off ebay from the rcboyz who i know you all have heard of can anyone tell me weather they are reliable sellers and will i need to do with this engine to fit in my mt2
12-18-2006 | 03:53 PM
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46u, i've always been curious about how those crankshafts are different. Doesn't the second version just mean this part is integrated to the crank shaft?
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXM720&P=7
46u, i've always been curious about how those crankshafts are different. Doesn't the second version just mean this part is integrated to the crank shaft?
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXM720&P=7
12-18-2006 | 03:55 PM
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I'm looking at getting an OS cv-rx 18 off ebay from the rcboyz who i know you all have heard of can anyone tell me weather they are reliable sellers and will i need to do with this engine to fit in my mt2
I'm looking at getting an OS cv-rx 18 off ebay from the rcboyz who i know you all have heard of can anyone tell me weather they are reliable sellers and will i need to do with this engine to fit in my mt2
Done a good bit of business with them! Tower Hobbies all so ships over seas.
12-18-2006 | 04:17 PM
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sorry dont mean to spam but...who said a big block would not fit into a mt2.
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you cannot see in the pictures but it has a 2speed box in it to
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you cannot see in the pictures but it has a 2speed box in it to
12-18-2006 | 04:26 PM
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No one ever said it would not fit we all said it is not a drop in and unless you beef up the drive train you will have problems![X(]
12-18-2006 | 04:30 PM
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lol i know no one said it would not fit, its just a figure of speech. that car looks crazy now but does not float my boat. its some guy i know here in the uk. i will ask him to record a video of it. that would be interesting.
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nick, how is the paint job coming along?
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nick, how is the paint job coming along?
12-18-2006 | 04:35 PM
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Looks like a HPI .21 and good chance the TZ has more HP then it does. All so I sure would get a better pipe. Do not get me wrong nice job. Wonder how often he runs it?
