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Old 10-11-2007, 06:46 PM
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I realize this has already been said but, where is a two speed for the volcano. Can I have a link?
Old 10-11-2007, 06:50 PM
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you need a 2 speed trans from the tsunami and a 2 speed clutch bell but you need an hpi clutch bell, the 13/18 one, its not any good believe me, its still too high geared.
Old 10-11-2007, 07:41 PM
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I will most likely put the OS .18 CV-R engine in it. Will that add power?
Old 10-11-2007, 07:43 PM
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oh yeah, i run 4 of the os's. i would suggest leaving it a single speed though.
Old 10-12-2007, 02:47 PM
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what is the diffrence in hot/med/cold glow plugs.whats the best.will any glow plug fit my volcano
Old 10-12-2007, 03:16 PM
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Hot plugs are run in small block engines or engines that run lower content nitro. Big blocks run colder plugs. I you run a small block engine with lets say 10% nitro you need a hot plug. If you run a small block with higher content like 33% you need a cold plug.
Old 10-12-2007, 04:22 PM
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i would run an os a3 in the volcano with up to 20%, 30% i would use the a5 med/hot plut, in the big blocks, .21 and higher the a5 or the #8
Old 10-15-2007, 01:54 PM
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anyone now how to make the hex nut indent on plastic rims
Old 10-15-2007, 02:22 PM
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Old 10-15-2007, 02:33 PM
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i need to make the hole were the hex nut fits on the rim i had a hex nut spin out and round the hole out now i need to make it hex shaped again
Old 10-15-2007, 02:34 PM
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i dont think there is much you can do with that
Old 10-16-2007, 12:54 PM
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what do you guys use to remove the clutch bell houseing and flywheel on stock .18 volcano engine?
Old 10-16-2007, 02:12 PM
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what is the best way to shine my volcanos body
Old 10-16-2007, 07:50 PM
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anyone now who makes custom rims
Old 10-16-2007, 07:56 PM
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the best way to get a decent shine from your body is spray with wd40 and wipe it in , i dont know if you can find someplace that would make custom rims, maybe a machine shop that works with aluminum, try a search on google, try custom rc rims or custom radio control car rims
Old 10-16-2007, 08:41 PM
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ORIGINAL: ehroof

put a smaller clutch bell in it, like a 12 tooth that should give you much more torque.
I'm not sure how much torque you are looking for, but Ehroof pointed me to a 16 tooth HPI clutchbell, and I have no complaints. It's a great compromise for low end torque without losing too much top end. I don't know exactly what you're looking for, but I'm happy.
Old 10-16-2007, 09:31 PM
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Custom RC rims are very very expensive. I've made a few in my machine shop for some guys that like to have these kinds of parts on there show trucks, but your looking at $100 or more for two rims.

This is one place:
[link=http://www.rc-parts.com/]http://www.rc-parts.com/[/link]

I believe these guys will do Custom Machine work if you blue print it:
[link=http://www.acncm.com/]http://www.acncm.com/[/link]

Crazy nut is another CNC place, but looks like there website is under construction, here's the link anyway for future reference:
[link=http://www.crazynutracing.com]http://www.crazynutracing.com[/link]

You can find other by searching for custom nitro RC wheels.
Old 10-17-2007, 06:43 AM
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save your money for more important things like a radio lol..
Old 10-17-2007, 03:14 PM
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dose anyone no if their are 12mm hex rims that will take a traxxas chevron 40 series tire
Old 10-17-2007, 03:18 PM
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why not use 14mm hex's instead of the 12mm and then you can use the larger rims and tires. just an idea.
Old 10-17-2007, 03:26 PM
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because i got a redcat volcano that takes 12mm i want to run traxxas chevron tires on it
Old 10-17-2007, 03:31 PM
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ok, you can take the plastic hex adapters (12mmstock ones) and put 14mm hex adapters on it then mount the traxxas rims and tires to it. i am almost 100% sure, i will check and see since i have some 14mm hex adapters from a tmaxx laying around.
Old 10-17-2007, 03:33 PM
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if so can you send a pic and price
Old 10-17-2007, 03:35 PM
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i dont have a price bro, i am not a hobby shop or dealer. i will let you know if it works and if it does i will take a picture to explain it to you.
Old 10-17-2007, 03:40 PM
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thanks


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