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Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
05-01-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 983
Posted By hord1080

RE: weird problem with p5x - low end bogs really bad please help

I am still experiencing this problem and they only other clue I have is the fuel gets sucked into the carb when I start it the first time really slowly...is this a sign of low compression or anything?
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
04-16-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 83,156
Posted By hord1080

RE: OFFICAL SC10 thread

hey all i have been racing only nitro trucks for years and literally know nothing about electric, but I DO know I need me one of these!! I need a 3rd car to race at my local track to fill in the time...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
01-08-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,080
Posted By hord1080

RE: Nitro buggy + Snow = Good or Bad idea??

The best snow is the spring-type that is harder and wetter after a thawing period, with more traction and lets your car stay up on top (plus jump building is great), as the fluffy kind makes driving...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
01-07-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By hord1080

anyone know what size allen wrench for bigger screws on 777's?

I am ordering some allen wrench bits for my new Hitachi screwdriver and I know that I need 1/16", 5/64", and 3/32" but I know there is one size bigger than the 3/32" (like the steering knuckle...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
09-14-2009, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 983
Posted By hord1080

RE: weird problem with p5x - low end bogs really bad please help

hey thanks a lot! I will try these things and see if that works.
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
09-14-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 983
Posted By hord1080

RE: weird problem with p5x - low end bogs really bad please help

yeah that is possible. i will have to try and richen both needles and see if that works. is a lean mixture on the bottom end cause a lot of damage or mostly just as RPMs increase?

what if...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
09-14-2009, 11:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,634
Posted By hord1080

RE: $450 budget

the new RTR's are getting really competitive from Associated and Losi and I would go with one of those. They basically are the same exact car as the race kit but with minor parts changes to keep...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
09-14-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By hord1080

weird problem with my P5X - anyone have an idea for me?

Hey all,

I've been having this problem with my Novarossi p5x lately in my 777WC with a jp-1 pipe (it's been about 3 seasons). When I start running around the track it runs really well and the...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
09-14-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 983
Posted By hord1080

weird problem with p5x - low end bogs really bad please help

Hey all,

I've been having this problem with my Novarossi p5x lately in my 777WC with a jp-1 pipe (it's been about 3 seasons). When I start running around the track it runs really well and the...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
05-11-2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1,561
Views: 175,601
Posted By hord1080

RE: *~ Official RC10GT2 Thread ~*

yeah i definitely recommend the TZ. I've been running gas trucks for 15 years and you really can't beat the combination of performance, reliability, and most important I think tunability of the O.S....
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
04-27-2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 644
Posted By hord1080

can the new SC10 sealed gear diff replace the GT2 ball diff

Could the sealed gear rear diff drop in for the ball diff on the GT2? the ball diff works fine, but i would be nice to have a sealed gear diff.

Anyone think this would be a good upgrade and...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
04-27-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 360
Posted By hord1080

could a GT2 be converted to SC10 style?

how closely related are the GT2 and T4 trucks? Could it be possible to convert some components and have a nitro SC10 truck? Obviously the body and tires are a big part of the equation. What do you...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
04-27-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1,561
Views: 175,601
Posted By hord1080

RE: *~ Official RC10GT2 Thread ~*

one secret tuning tip is the RPM 2-stage shock pistons. They really do work! I was using the medium-heavy stage on my GT and the car just blasts through the chop and stays composed, and it really...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
04-27-2009, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1,561
Views: 175,601
Posted By hord1080

RE: *~ Official RC10GT2 Thread ~*

i have been pretty happy with the stock clutch. On the original GT I went with the MIP 4-n-1 clutch with much success, but haven't felt the need to upgrade the stock GT2 clutch.

I don't know...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
04-27-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 534
Posted By hord1080

the Kyosho ST-RR big Bore shocks fit the 777 right?

These are the same shocks dimensions wise as available for the 777 WC right? I am looking to get some on eBay and there are more ST-RR big bores on there, and I want to be sure before I plunk down...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
04-23-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,550
Posted By hord1080

RE: Jammin JP3 pipe

man u are really having a hard time pullin the trigger on a pipe lol.

First thing to figure out is, what type of powerband does the LRP .28 have - does it shine in bottom-end power? does it...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
04-23-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,823
Posted By hord1080

RE: What are some good ways to save money?

i've been looking on eBay for some kits and I would say you could probably get a good used kit/race roller chassis for pretty cheap and not worry too much about getting a bad rig. I say that because...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
04-20-2009, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,860
Posted By hord1080

RE: Dynamite 053 pipe vs JP2 pipe

yeah i think it is fair to say with the JP-2 you really can't go wrong I have never heard anything bad about these pipes it makes huge power, sounds like an F1 car, and will really suit that LRP...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
04-20-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,860
Posted By hord1080

RE: Dynamite 053 pipe vs JP2 pipe

i don't know much about the dynamite pipe but I have a JP2 on my .21 Novarossi p5X and it really lets the engine breath. My motor has great bottom end and this pipe enhances the part of the...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
04-20-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1,561
Views: 175,601
Posted By hord1080

RE: *~ Official RC10GT2 Thread ~*

jdeadman - I would check on www.rc10.com they have some good set-up guides, although the pros run on bigger tracks usually. My track is pretty tight and the baseline setup is pretty good I would...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
04-20-2009, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1,561
Views: 175,601
Posted By hord1080

RE: *~ Official RC10GT2 Thread ~*

honestly I have been racing 10th scale gas for 15 years at the same local track and the class was definitely dwindling til this past season. I think that there was such a wave of new products and...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
04-20-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,170
Posted By hord1080

RE: What Motor to get for GT2 for Track use?

yeah i don't know much about the ofna engine but for $149 after $10 rebate you can't go wrong. The only thing I don't like about this motor is the pinch is rediculous when new I would buy an extra...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
04-20-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,170
Posted By hord1080

RE: What Motor to get for GT2 for Track use?

the price on the .12 TZ 3-port turbo with 11M rotary carb just came down. That's my recommendation. I have that and this thing has tons of controllable power it's not even funny, and I've been...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
04-20-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,823
Posted By hord1080

RE: What are some good ways to save money?

I think if I was going to buy something for the best bang for the buck, I would get the Associated RC8 RS RTR from Tower Hobbies for $499 minus the $30 off special. This thing is ready to win races...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
04-20-2009, 11:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,823
Posted By hord1080

RE: What are some good ways to save money?

From what I've experienced, however, i think that the one component of a 1/8th scale buggy you must spend extra to stay competitve would have to be the servos.

You can be up front in the race...
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