RC10GT!
11-09-2004, 06:27 PM
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RC10GT!
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My grandpa sent me one of his like 6 nitro cars but I didnt know what it was. I didnt even know that he had nitro cars, hes moved on to electric now and is giving me some of his. Well!, turns out its a RC10GT! I cleaned it all up. Only downside is that its the old version and the engines head screws are striped and it wont start. The engine seems like a very old OS product. I like how frickin light the car is. This thing seems like a big racer which is what im going to do.
Anyways. I need help on the engine issue. Should I just get the case for 20$ off tower or get a new engine for it. I think the BHP for it is like .27/ 18000 rpms maxx. That seems REALLY slow, but who knows. But I did take apart the engine and the piston and sleeve look surprisingly good. I don't have a whole lot of money. I think I should get a fantom FR18 for my rustler as a early christmas present with some money and use the 2.5 in the GT (wow that thing would fly with a 2.5), but am very undecided. Need advice on this one.
-Caleb
My grandpa sent me one of his like 6 nitro cars but I didnt know what it was. I didnt even know that he had nitro cars, hes moved on to electric now and is giving me some of his. Well!, turns out its a RC10GT! I cleaned it all up. Only downside is that its the old version and the engines head screws are striped and it wont start. The engine seems like a very old OS product. I like how frickin light the car is. This thing seems like a big racer which is what im going to do.
Anyways. I need help on the engine issue. Should I just get the case for 20$ off tower or get a new engine for it. I think the BHP for it is like .27/ 18000 rpms maxx. That seems REALLY slow, but who knows. But I did take apart the engine and the piston and sleeve look surprisingly good. I don't have a whole lot of money. I think I should get a fantom FR18 for my rustler as a early christmas present with some money and use the 2.5 in the GT (wow that thing would fly with a 2.5), but am very undecided. Need advice on this one.
-Caleb
11-09-2004, 07:12 PM
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RE: RC10GT!
im almost positive its not a .15 or higher. Im not going to be racing crazy like that. Just with friends and maybe local track.
That really didnt answer my question.
That really didnt answer my question.
11-09-2004, 07:53 PM
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Yea i'd deffinatly get a new engine and stick with the GT. Anything in the os line is awesome. I'd probably go with the .15 cv-x series, same price as the .12 series and you get that tad more oomph.
11-09-2004, 08:24 PM
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RE: RC10GT!
Wow, that thing is an archeological find, call the smithsonian
seriously, i'd fix the engine and let it hang around for a while, but definitely replace it with an OS CV of some sort
I can't argue with the .15CV-X, tough little engine and about twice as much power as that thing has.
seriously, i'd fix the engine and let it hang around for a while, but definitely replace it with an OS CV of some sort
I can't argue with the .15CV-X, tough little engine and about twice as much power as that thing has.
11-09-2004, 08:31 PM
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RE: RC10GT!
I know its old but yah. I Think im going to get a FR18 for my rustler and stick a Traxxas TRX2.5 in it. Then get the upgrade kit stated above along with graphite parts and bearings.
11-11-2004, 01:19 PM
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RE: RC10GT!
WoW that thing looks like its in great shape! Iwouldnt race it though you might have a hard time finding original parts for it. Does it have the original body still ?
11-11-2004, 03:34 PM
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ORIGINAL: Unbreakable207
well they have a upgrade kit, I'm going to do that and upgrade parts to cf. once i get an engine in it
well they have a upgrade kit, I'm going to do that and upgrade parts to cf. once i get an engine in it
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LX3389&P=7
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LX2962&P=M
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LX2884&P=7
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more or less, they're the same thing, ICT.
graphite=carbon, and it's weaved, so it's gotta be CF
more or less, they're the same thing, ICT.
graphite=carbon, and it's weaved, so it's gotta be CF
11-11-2004, 07:23 PM
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yeah, no kiddin EG. I'd seriously hang on to that engine though, might be worth somethin to the right person (like someone restoring a duratrax nitro-converted RC10T
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RE: RC10GT!
Hey that looks exactly like mine except the engine.
The OS .15 CV-X is a great engine. Starts up in 2 or 3 pulls. Holds a tune great Dont over rev it though. I snapped the connecting rod when i jumped it with out letting off the throttle.
The OS .15 CV-X is a great engine. Starts up in 2 or 3 pulls. Holds a tune great Dont over rev it though. I snapped the connecting rod when i jumped it with out letting off the throttle.
