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Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
10-05-2010, 01:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,182
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: why isn't there any green

Thanks, it has no clear coat, it's just powder coated.
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
10-03-2010, 11:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,182
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: why isn't there any green

I had my Baja powdercoated green
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p239/pilotjohn/Image007-32.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p239/pilotjohn/Image005-34.jpg

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Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
09-07-2009, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,167
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: Question about the Walbro 668 Carb!

The fuel inlet is at the bottom of the carb.
The excess fuel gets pumped back into the tank through the top line by the primer bulb.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
07-05-2009, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,011
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: Whats the word on 1/8 racing with lipo batts/ BL motors??

Thanks Ghia, I have had many RC cars in my life but this one blows them all away on acceleration and speed.
In the dunes I was running a 20 tooth pinion, I put the street tires back on it and...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-05-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: Mamba monster mount threads?

Yes they are m3x.5 thread

It's also a good idea to seal off the unused mounting holes, I put tape over the unused mounting holes to keep the motor clean inside.
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
07-04-2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,257
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: flux pinion issues

Yes it's normal, all the gears are steel so they will make some noise.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
06-30-2009, 01:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,011
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: Whats the word on 1/8 racing with lipo batts/ BL motors??

Cool you witnessed the crazy 6s Mamba Monster 1/8 scale project at the dunes!
I still can't believe how fast it is.
I used the drivetrain from a Kyosho 7.5 and made a chassis that is 2 inches...
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
03-26-2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,709
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: is the KM Baja worth it?

You have got to be joking!
Competition? Cloning isn't competition it's theft. If HPI never put all the R&D time into making the Baja then there would not be any Baja clones. The clone companies...
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
03-19-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 808
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: Post your gas tanks!

I would use a hand operated fuel pump. I never had good luck with the electric fuel pumps lasting a long time.
No battery to carry along also.
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
03-19-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,783
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: A true monster!! 4WD 11HP

What a great collection you have there, so many nice RC's!
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
03-10-2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,275
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: think i made a mistake..

The price isn't too bad considering the motor and speed control are half the final cost ($300.00)

I have one and it's alot of fun.
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
12-31-2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 15,486
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: LET'S TALK OL' BOUT HPI 5T...

Wave waker- Your radio problems should be covered under the HPI warranty, give them a call they have great customer service.
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
12-31-2008, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 629
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: help with big bore kit

Just make sure the ring gap is on the intake side and you will be fine.
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
12-29-2008, 12:06 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 15,486
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: LET'S TALK OL' BOUT HPI 5T...

No the stock tank works fine, I use my cars in the sand and I don't like the screw on gas cap because it lets sand in every time the cap gets taken off. I also like to re fill the tank without...
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
12-29-2008, 12:02 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 15,486
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: LET'S TALK OL' BOUT HPI 5T...

They are all 13oz capacity, I may make some bigger ones in the future
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
12-28-2008, 11:29 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 15,486
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: LET'S TALK OL' BOUT HPI 5T...

Thanks Jim. There is no liner inside, it's a one pc bottom and one pc top with a fuel proof O-ring seal around the top and bottom.
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
12-28-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 15,486
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: LET'S TALK OL' BOUT HPI 5T...

You can get one of the aluminum gas caps, drill and tap the holes in it and remove the rubber valve in the cap and install the fill/vent lines in that. You will also need a one way valve so the tank...
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
12-26-2008, 09:27 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 15,486
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: LET'S TALK OL' BOUT HPI 5T...

Thanks, the tank holds 13oz of fuel.
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
12-25-2008, 07:37 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 15,486
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: LET'S TALK OL' BOUT HPI 5T...

Thanks, here is where the fuel dots came from http://www.pspmfg.com/FuelDots.html They just hold the fill and vent lines in place and also act as a plug for the end of the lines. The 2 black lines...
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
12-25-2008, 05:10 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 15,486
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: LET'S TALK OL' BOUT HPI 5T...

Here's my 5T, I removed some of the factory stickers and added some stripes to it. I installed one of my fuel tanks and used fuel dots so I can re fill the tank with the body on. Also installed one...
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
12-05-2008, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,921
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: jump on this deal.. if you are looking for a baja 5t

I think they are all the same. I got a white body and the wheels were black with silver beadlocks
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
11-15-2008, 03:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,625
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: Gas coming out of carb after run?

What he said ^^^
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
11-15-2008, 12:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,625
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: Gas coming out of carb after run?

Is the tank mounted higher then the carb?
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
10-22-2008, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: Team FastEddy Dunetober 08 Build.

Nice work Eddy it's looking good!
Forum: RC Giant Scale Cars
08-30-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,075
Posted By pilotjohn

RE: Bodies for Baja???

The RamTech truck bodies are very nice.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p239/pilotjohn/truck1.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p239/pilotjohn/truck5.jpg

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