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Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
06-13-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,311
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: on a budget. please help :)

lol, basicly looking to spend as much as my wife will let me. shes deployed right now (im out of the military now. hearing loss) so i kind of get whatevers left after the bills. i think im going to...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-13-2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,022
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: newbie here. need some basic info on my new purchases...

my advice? skip it. if something seems wrong about this guy, take your business someplace else. i would seroiusly concider saving a bit for a top level pistol. try ebay. even if you cough up the...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-13-2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: Deans Plugs

ok, rc has a point. if you plan on pulling SERIOUS power, ask around about schults conectors. they do cost more, but i heard they handle better under heavy loads. i dont even mess with lipos, so i...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-13-2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 376
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: A good starter truck? A platform to build on.

the biggest electric trucks with lost of upgrades youre going to find would be your standard 1/10 scale stadium trucks. if youre just looking for popular names, heres a few that i know have race...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-13-2007, 12:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 656
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: Deans Plugs

lol, nowhere. you definately get what you pay for. just break out the cash and get all that you need. theyre kind of a "one time buy", so youre covered. just make sure to get a new plug when you get...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-01-2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: 1/10 on road cars questions.

techanly, anything can "fit" in a car. try sodering 2 of them, on top of the 6 cell stick. i dont really see why you would. makes the center of grav a little higher, and a little affects alot....
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-01-2007, 07:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,022
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: newbie here. need some basic info on my new purchases...

dont misunderstand, you can make really good looking bodies with some painters tape (the blue stuff) and some spray cans, but if youre looking to do top end stuff, follow what i wrote. they also make...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-01-2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 659
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: (udo) unknown driving object

lol, its sitting on a team associated box. thats about all i can tell you. can you get some clearer pictures?
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-01-2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: Need help!!

as far as finding out what kind of car to get, head down to your local r/c car shop. speaking to a real person is alot better if you have no idea what kind of car you want. i think what youre looking...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-30-2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,022
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: newbie here. need some basic info on my new purchases...

also new to electrics, but been running r/c's a good long while (mostly nitro stadium trucks). as far as the painting question, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. theres a few painting forums on here that...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-30-2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By sketchy_larry

new guy on a budget. please help!

ive been racing nitro most of my life, but i know nothing about electrics. now that im older, i kind of have a budget (wife and kids and stuff...). already have a good radio (m11), but thats where it...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
05-29-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,311
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: on a budget. please help :)

wow, just wow....... i cant thank you enough. exactly what i was looking for. ill start as soon as the keeper of the checkbook (i.e. my wife) lets me have some fun.
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-28-2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 693
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: New To Mini What to look for in a Good RTR

the baja comes with an extra set of tires, but go with the 18b. the thing can take a beating better than any rc ive ever seen. the upgrades on it are sick, but really, you dont need them. AE did an...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
05-28-2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,311
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: on a budget. please help :)

thanks for the help guys. im seriously thinking about the 4x4 king. what would be the first things i would want to upgrade on it to get crawlin (besides the pinion gears). i want to keep it 2 wheel...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
05-27-2007, 01:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,311
Posted By sketchy_larry

on a budget. please help :)

hey guys. hearing a lot about crawlin since i moved to colorado. just wondering whats the cheapest rout to get into it? looking to get into 2.2 class. im nuts about competing in anything, so legal is...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-16-2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: Please help me convert my old charger into a DC powersupply!

i know the amps are what get you. i just wanted to stress that without testing it myself, i don't know what kind of juice hes working with, or what it could turn into. i think you're right about...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-15-2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: Please help me convert my old charger into a DC powersupply!

wow, you've set quite a tall order for yourself (and us), but here goes. the first thing you need to do is consider your safety while doing this little mod. if at any time you don't feel 100% about...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-14-2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 906
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: RC 18 ?s

im sorry, i didnt mean to mis-lead. lipos are great if you have the charger for them and you dont mind a minor amount of risk. the precautions are no joke, but if you have half a head on your...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-14-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 379
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: 7 cell or 8 cell for a stock 18R?

i made an 8 cell for mine. a little modified i guess. just stacked 2 on top of a 6 cell. made it a bit heavy on the battery side. i guess you could move everything around and make it 4 and 4. the...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-12-2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 906
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: RC 18 ?s

definitely. dont bother with lipo for a rc18 unless youre really that loaded and hardcore. in that case, would you like to donate to the "im larry and im broke" fund? ;) pretty much everybody i race...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-12-2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,546
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: Setup for racing RCP/Foam/Carpet track?

imsorry,were talking about off-road? lol. yea, a little stiffer in the back.not hard as a rock, or youll get the rear bouncing. on a 1 to 10 scale (10 stiffest), about a 4 up front and a 6 in the...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-12-2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 906
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: RC 18 ?s

define "little bit". if its like 6-8 minutes,yes. thats the battery. is it just the throttle that gets jumpy, or the steering too? give me a little more to work with. :D
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-12-2007, 10:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,546
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: Setup for racing RCP/Foam/Carpet track?

stiffas you can get up front. med/stiff in rear. plus, give the rear a little more play than the front
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-11-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,309
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: RC18 Plow

my dog was chewing on something yesterday. i thought it was just a small peice of bone or something because it was hidden by her giant freakin lips. i told her to "drop it". guess what? my micro-t...
Forum: 1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
05-11-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,546
Posted By sketchy_larry

RE: Setup for racing RCP/Foam/Carpet track?

i never really liked foam on carpet. rubber with traction compound works best for me. kind of depends on if they let you use tire dope or not. just a personal opinion though. foam grabs a little too...
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