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Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
12-01-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By flatpickhippster

Maybe one of the Axial crawlers..... ...

Maybe one of the Axial crawlers.....
http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/axial/axid9033.html

Water/Mud proofing should be done by YOU for best results. There is lots of YouTube vids how to do...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
12-01-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 754
Posted By flatpickhippster

Does your Jato have the brakes and linkage...

Does your Jato have the brakes and linkage working......:D
Forum: RC On Road Nitro Cars
11-28-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By flatpickhippster

Recoil spring in the pull start needs replacing....

Recoil spring in the pull start needs replacing. Its a PIA of job and for my time/$$ I'd just replace the whole PS ....or better yet go with the starter box.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
11-25-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 529
Posted By flatpickhippster

I've had one since April.....the platform is...

I've had one since April.....the platform is decent, but plan on replacing the servos as they're known for failure. I had to replace to rebuild a shock due to leakage.....something wasn't seating...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
11-16-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By flatpickhippster

Duratrax has good starter set......part# DTXR0410.

Duratrax has good starter set......part# DTXR0410.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
11-01-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By flatpickhippster

Thanks for all the input !!:rolleyes: Turns...

Thanks for all the input !!:rolleyes:

Turns out its a center diff bearing, but since I'll be tearing down might as well replace all the bearings in the drivetrain.

Going w. Acer sealed bearings.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
10-26-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,047
Posted By flatpickhippster

>>>Well ......just spun a clutch bearing and the...

>>>Well ......just spun a clutch bearing and the throttle servo acts like its about die.....these dang buggies >>suck $$$ like the govt!!

Correction....its the center diff!!
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
10-24-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 17,047
Posted By flatpickhippster

The yellow spring from the 835E was exactly what...

The yellow spring from the 835E was exactly what I was looking for......better bashing 4sure. Gonna get the red/stiff springs for high flying fun.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
08-09-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By flatpickhippster

You can eliminate the clutch as being the issue...

You can eliminate the clutch as being the issue as it does not have any input to your Tx/Rx/Servos.

1st....put a full charge on your Rx battery.

Do you have another servo you can plug into the...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
07-23-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,756
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: rich but running hot?

Might as well make sure its accurate before doing any tuning.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-23-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 956
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: Support your local hobby shop? ITN

There are two Hobbytown USA equal distance from me.

Store A: A hole in the wall w/ very little inventory of any kind and an owner who doesn't acknowledge you're in the store.
No support, no...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-22-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 29,143
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: How do you find bash spots?

I find that the off road bicycle trails offer some great bashing and there is usually a website showing them in your county.

I walk/bike the trails and talk to the riders about...
Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines
07-22-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,756
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: rich but running hot?

I'd also make sure your temp gun is giving an accurate reading. Good Luck.
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
07-22-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: Cleaning bearings for bashers advice neeed....

Thanks....what I'm reading/hearing is.....since bearings are sealed, fairly inexpensive and unless I'm gonna go thru the PITA of removing seals & lubing....I'd be better off just blow'em out with an...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
07-19-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By flatpickhippster

Cleaning bearings for bashers advice neeed....

Bashing scenarios.....dry, damp, streets, lawns, ditches, gravel, dirt, asphalt.....ripping hard, but not abusing the nitro buggy to much.
Buggy is cleaned pretty thoroughly with Nitro Spray...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-19-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,669
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: Things you'd like to see on the market....

As long as you're laughing and not taking my hind end shennagins as an insult.....I like all your market wants and thought only thing better than getting them would be the QVC price.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-19-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,669
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: Things you'd like to see on the market....

Yeah!! I want everything 378 wants and more! AND I want it all for 3 easy payments of $19.99, but wait I want two of everything if I order in my life time. FREE SHIPPING and 24/7 expert tech...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-19-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: Fun uses for my 3rd channel?

Get a Delorian body and install a flux compacitor !

Now....you do know it'll need to be a stainless steel body as the stainless steel body improves the flux dispersal generated by the flux...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-15-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,044
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: stuck up hobby shops

Well since you don't own a store I guess the whole discussion is moot.

Where I worked.....I was surprised how much the store's profits were based on the card games like Warhammer, Yu Gi Oh amd...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
07-15-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 763
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: T maxx clutch problem

Place truck on ground and push fwd and back.....what is moving and not moving in drive train??

Loosen engine mounts.....slide engine/clutch away from spur.

Spin/Inspect clutch and clutch...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-15-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,044
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: stuck up hobby shops

Bwahahahaha.......you would if carrying Traxxas meant you could also cater to that huge $$$$ source of Mugen. Kyosho, carpet racers....whoever.....that makes a much better product with less than 15%...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-15-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,044
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: stuck up hobby shops

AGREE, but......

In todays web based businesses with web based pricing (No lease at strip mall, no min wage employee headaches, payroll, Franchise haedaches....etc.) the local HS biz model...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-15-2013, 06:04 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,669
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: Things you'd like to see on the market....

Some sort of portable basher off-road track building system that could be transported in back of truck.

Includes:

Table top jump
Double/Triple jump section
Mogul section
Big banked...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-14-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,044
Posted By flatpickhippster

RE: stuck up hobby shops

Replying to stuck up HS.....

I recently worked at a well known HS chain.

Traxxas.....bottom line Traxxas/distributor gav e the store about 90 days of float and if it didn't sell send it...
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