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Alpharaptor

07-12-2005 05:54 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

I have two 1900 battery packs and a charger I can use for the starter box, so all I need is the box for now. I really can't afford to spend much more than $50 on a starter box though. I stopped by Stampy's today and he said he's gonna order a few starters that will be in before the weekend. I'm not sure exactly which starters they are, but he said they'll cost $50. I wish I could spend the extra $30, but for now, a $50 one will have to do. I don't need something with any bells and whistles, just something that'll get the job done. I've already got two glow starters, so having another on my stater box isn't an necessity.

slicks

07-12-2005 06:02 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

Are you getting a new engine? Or are you fed up with that pull starter?

Alpharaptor

07-12-2005 07:20 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

Quote:

ORIGINAL: slicks

Are you getting a new engine? Or are you fed up with that pull starter?

I'm gonna go ahead and get one of those OS RGs. Yea...I'm fed up with that crap starter, I've had to endure it long enough. [:'(] On top of that, I get all the benefits that come with it and I wont have to cut a huge gaping hole on the side of my body. [8D]

Super_Dave

07-12-2005 08:34 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

I need a starter box as well and the ones I pointed out to Stampy is the same same box that Scott has... I don't belive it has the power panel like Kevins but you can get a glow ignitor that will clip on the the battery terminals for 9 bucks in the shop.

Alpharaptor

07-12-2005 10:24 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

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ORIGINAL: SManMTB

Quote:

ORIGINAL: Alpharaptor

Hey all, what do you think of this starter box?: [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRS98&P=R]Link to Tower[/link]

It looks identical to [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHAR1&P=R]THIS[/link] one, the one Kevin recommended, only without all the bells and whistles and $40 less.

Those are 1/10 scale boxes. (It probably works, I don't know)
I got [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCLD8&P=R]this OFNA for $65.[/link]

I dunno what causes them to call a starter box 1/8 o 1/10 scale, all the boxes are the same size and use dual 550 motors. [&:]

But anyway, as long as I can get a box at Stampys for $50, I'm good. [8D]

dockman2

07-12-2005 11:14 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

Its because the wheel is turned to fit things like 1/10th Stadium trucks. You just unscrew the motor mounts and turn it so it fits the 1/8th buggies. Thats why the top plate of the box has cutouts in both directions.
The 1/8th specific boxes have a tendency to be a little wider for the bigger chassis also.

slicks

07-13-2005 06:40 AM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

Also some of the 1/8th scale boxes only have one electric motor - but it is a 750 with tons of torq. I have one in my starter box. But - I have watched Kevin and others use the "1/10th" scale boxes with the two 550 motor set-up with no problems what so ever. I guess it is just a marketing hype thing.

Matt - glad to hear that you are going with a new engine - and starter box!

trackman

07-13-2005 07:17 AM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

DAVE ME AND KEVIN HAVE THE SAME STARTER BOX. WE BOUGHT THEM FOR THE 1/10 TRUCKS
WE USED TO RUN .LIKE KEVIN SAID WE TOOK THEM APART AND TURNED THE MOTORS
SIDEWAYS FOR 1/8 SCALE.

P.S. THREE DAYS TILL LIFTOFF
BEACHBUM I WILL BE

Alpharaptor

07-13-2005 08:41 AM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

So, they'll do the trick, awesome [8D]

fourwheels0

07-13-2005 11:00 AM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

hey scott liftoff is at 3pm eastern time. i think you'll miss the flight. hahaha. (the shuttle) how long you going for. have a good time. see ya

trackman

07-13-2005 02:10 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

dont know how long i will be gone . i guess when the money runs out and i sober up enough to drive back.
i cant wait to get there. i can smell the salty air. oops, that was just a burp.
when i get back i will be changing the track. it will be ready by sat. i hope to have a good turnout
for next weekend. maybe we will have something up for grabs. with a new layout no one will
have an advantage. maybe ill get with stumpy and see if he can help out.
mike i expect i will be back by thursday.that will give me time to take care of everything.
who knows maybe wayne and eddie will run.joel should have amandas buggy ready by then.

Big Stampy

07-13-2005 02:19 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

I'm sure we can come up with some prizes for next weekend old salty. Let me know what ya got in mind.
Stumpy

clayjr67

07-13-2005 02:30 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

whats up

octospider0

07-13-2005 02:34 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

Quote:

ORIGINAL: clayjr67

whats up

ummm....

the sky...
airplanes...
Kevin's head...

Any other questions?

Big Stampy

07-13-2005 02:38 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

Bet I'm the only one in this group who knows where Pevely MO is.

SManMTB

07-13-2005 02:44 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

I'm guessing......[link=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Pevely,+MO&ll=38.284480,-90.396967&spn=0.042818,0.053571&hl=en]here?[/link]

slicks

07-13-2005 02:55 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

:) Christian you have way too much time on your hands!

yep - we hope to have Amanda's buggy up and running for the next big day. Mine just needs some fine tuning on the new engine - I have already re-set the camber and front toe-out.

octospider0

07-13-2005 04:54 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

damm google searcher...

SManMTB

07-13-2005 05:22 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

google maps 0wnz j00! :D

octospider0

07-13-2005 05:47 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

dont be talkin that l33t to m3

Alpharaptor

07-13-2005 06:41 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

Quote:

ORIGINAL: trackman

dont know how long i will be gone . i guess when the money runs out and i sober up enough to drive back.
i cant wait to get there. i can smell the salty air. oops, that was just a burp.
when i get back i will be changing the track. it will be ready by sat. i hope to have a good turnout
for next weekend. maybe we will have something up for grabs. with a new layout no one will
have an advantage. maybe ill get with stumpy and see if he can help out.
mike i expect i will be back by thursday.that will give me time to take care of everything.
who knows maybe wayne and eddie will run.joel should have amandas buggy ready by then.

So the track layout is changing again?? [X(]

Wow, when I come weekend after next I'll have a new car, new engine, new starter box, and have to get used to the new track layout. Something is telling me I should drop by Saturday to get some tuning and practice behind my belt. :D

Super_Dave

07-13-2005 07:34 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

7h1$ 1$ hǿw j00 5p34k 1337 :D Cǿunt3r-5tr1k3 pwǿn3z j00!!! 0_o

octospider0

07-13-2005 08:16 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

THATS IT!

All your base belongs to us!

Alpharaptor

07-13-2005 08:32 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

Quote:

ORIGINAL: Little Stampy

7h1$ 1$ hǿw j00 5p34k 1337 :D Cǿunt3r-5tr1k3 pwǿn3z j00!!! 0_o

h3!! y34!

fourwheels0

07-13-2005 08:39 PM

RE: Charlottesville Racers Thread

hey i just got my new steering servo 3305. i'm running a marathon 1200 hump pack. is there anything i need to look out for. see ya

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