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Forum: Redcat Racing Support
02-26-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 879
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: Redcat online parts supplier in Canada

http://www.vancouverhobbies.com/
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
01-14-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: twin pack charge lead

Charging two 2cell packs as 4 cells would be charging in series. I would (and do) charge in parallel. To charge in parallel you would need a parallel balance plug and charge lead. How to parallel...
Forum: Redcat Racing Support
12-13-2010, 02:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,911
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: steering servo for my Backdraft 8e/Earthquake 8e

The conversion is right ( 1 KG = 35.27 OZ). The reason the math seems wrong is because the KG rating is per centimeter and the once rating is per inch. Using the Hitec 5645 servo as an example we...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
09-24-2010, 11:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,837
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: Center skid plate - Flux HP

Yup, it's from a chunk of aluminum dryer duct I had lying around. The pop can might work, could be a little thin and tear too easy though. I used a plastic (polyethylene) cutting board for the two...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
09-24-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,837
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: Center skid plate - Flux HP

I guess it depends on where you drive because I was getting rocks wedged up in the rear diff cup joint/dog bone area a lot. It bugged me enough to build my own skid plate...


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Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
03-04-2009, 03:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 33,303
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: Traxxas Jato 3.3 Problems

+ 1 What quietnas said about the carb closing when you hit the brakes. Here is a great link from Traxas... about half way down the page it will show Hi and Low speed needle settings, as well as the...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
03-03-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,101
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: Just changed my stock A arms to RPM, questions about setting up front end?

The pivot ball is seated farther into the stock A-arms while the pivot ball is suppose to be threaded into the RPM A-arms less, (just until the end of the pivot ball threads). This changes the Camber...
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
08-01-2008, 03:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,757
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: HS-5965MG Servo problem?

Thanks for the reply Mike.

I actually have a 985MG and 965MG but wanted to go digital with my new radio and use those for spares or for future vehicles.

That is good to hear that the...
Forum: Hitec/MultiPlex Radios- Ask Hitec Customer Service
07-31-2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,757
Posted By Hugh Betcha

HS-5965MG Servo problem?

I just purchased a Hitec HS-5985MG and a HS-5965MG to use with my Futuba 3PM 2.4GHZ on my Revo 3.3. The 5985 for steering seems fine but the 5965 sounds like it is always under load while sitting...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
07-23-2008, 03:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,855
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: revo 3.3 running hot, need help

Here is a Traxxas link with the stock settings, pictures and videos... http://www.traxxas.com/support/kb_search.php?action=artikel&cat=0&id=276
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
06-29-2008, 01:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,804
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: offroad capabilities: jato vs rustler

I have a Jato 3.3 and as far as the speed goes, it's better to have it and not need it than it is to need it and not have it.;)
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
06-27-2008, 03:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,771
Posted By Hugh Betcha

Build yourself a cheap wheel balancer.

If you want to balance your wheels/tires here is a cheap balancer you can build.

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/9492/wheelbalancer001smallat8.jpg

Find yourself a set of roller blades...
Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
06-21-2008, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: Balancing Tires?

If you want to balance your tires here is a cheap balancer you can build.

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/9492/wheelbalancer001smallat8.jpg

Find yourself a set of roller blades (I found...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
06-21-2008, 01:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: Revo diffs

That diff set looks more serious than a heart attack (which I almost had after seeing the $300 price tag)!
I think your right about the diff housing because my ring/pinion gear seems to get a lot...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
06-19-2008, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: Revo diffs

Thanks Kaptain.
I have the FOC gears in my transmission and have not ran the truck since noticing the problem in the diffs. I also took the transmission apart and looked over the gears one by one...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
06-19-2008, 06:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
Posted By Hugh Betcha

Revo diffs

After running two gallons through my Revo 3.3 I thought it would be a good idea to check the diffs and replace/top up the diff oil with some 50K. After putting the oil in the front diff, screwing the...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
06-11-2008, 01:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,651
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: Revo Exhaust Header

Thanks Traxxas Tech,

That makes sense... I can see the black gasket will seal up the play in the header to engine connection but what about the different angle of the platinum header? Once the...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
06-04-2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,651
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: Revo Exhaust Header

I put a spring on it, put the coupler on, adjusted the hanger and had it together as good as it was going to get but the header points down and in towards the rear shocks. The position of the pipe...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
06-03-2008, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,651
Posted By Hugh Betcha

Revo Exhaust Header

Hey guys,
I just purchased a Traxxas spring mount header #5340X for my 3.3 and it doesn't seem to line up properly with the stock (painted black) exhaust pipe.
Here is a picture of the stock...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-14-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,256
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: Spektrum DX3.0 Range Issues

I run a nitro (Revo 3.3). Even though I've read the spektrum voltage regulator is used for small scale electric setups I bought one for the $5 just in case the voltage drop issue was contributing to...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-14-2008, 09:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,256
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: Spektrum DX3.0 Range Issues

I have the same range issue with my DX3.0 (cutting out at about 150ft). Horizon was rude and a pain to even talk to when I thought paying to ship a defective product back to them that was a week old...
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
04-21-2008, 03:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,900
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: How To Set Toe Out Monster Trucks

Came across this thread while browsing the forum and thought I would share how I set my Camber and toe angle with my RPM monster camber gauge to help anyone who wanted to see how it is done...

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Forum: RC Car Radio Equipment
03-23-2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,886
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: time for a new radio

The Barn Floor has the Spektrum DX3.0 at $199.99 after you put it in your shopping cart.
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
03-23-2008, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 332
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: is it time for a new radio??

The Barn Floor has the Spektrum DX3.0 at $199.99 after you put it in your shopping cart.

Oops, don't see how to delete this, I'll post in the other thread.
Forum: Traxxas Monster Truck forum
02-16-2008, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By Hugh Betcha

RE: shock problem

Those look cool for the shocks but what about all the dirt that gets in-between the rod ends/hollow ball, pins, A-arms, ect. Should the suspension be taken apart, cleaned and re greased often?
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