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Forum: RC Car General Discussions

11-14-2008, 06:18 PM

Replies: 2

hpi rs4 mt 1 trying to mod can anyone help

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Posted By vantrepes

RE: hpi rs4 mt 1 trying to mod can anyone help

My 4 year old is currently running an HPI Nitro MT2 without issues, it just has to be setup for him. Use the throttle end point adjustment, or mechanically set the throttle to open only 1/2 way or...

Forum: RC Monster Trucks

10-25-2008, 07:49 PM

Replies: 69

Racer looking for a basher MT

Views: 4,382

Posted By vantrepes

RE: Racer looking for a basher MT

I made the mistake of buying a DuraTrax for my first nitro truck, and boy was it a mistake. It was the most poorly designed thing I have seen in a very long time. Stress points were plentiful in...

Forum: RC Monster Trucks

10-25-2008, 07:30 PM

Replies: 3

Ordering a Savage X SS. I need some guidance.

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Posted By vantrepes

RE: Ordering a Savage X SS. I need some guidance.

You will need the radio basics:
Radio Tx and Rx
Rx battery pack
Steering servo
Throttle servo
Small zip ties to bundle the wires

Plus build basics:
Paint for the body
Tire glue

Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum

10-06-2008, 07:18 PM

Replies: 12

Alloy body mount posts any good?

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Posted By vantrepes

RE: Alloy body mount posts any good?

Another option is to get pan car, or the like mounting kits, and adapt them to mount on top of the stock body mounts when they break. That way, then they wear out, you can replace them cheaply, and...

Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum

09-24-2008, 10:37 PM

Replies: 34

how young, is too young.

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Posted By vantrepes

RE: how young, is too young.

My oldest sons first car was a Nitro Rustler when he was 5. He spent a summer when he was 3/4 doing a lot of steering while I controlled the throttle. It gave him a chance to learn to control the...

Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum

09-24-2008, 10:20 PM

Replies: 26

How to get two days paid vacation...

Views: 1,334

Posted By vantrepes

RE: How to get two days paid vacation...

Just a hint:
Most times, those shots are taken with the camera on a boom. Since you most likely don't have a boom, get someone you don't like to hold the camera at ground level as you fly by. ...

Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum

09-02-2008, 10:09 PM

Replies: 14

Exhaust Cone Test

Views: 3,771

Posted By vantrepes

RE: Exhaust Cone Test

I have an SS, and if you look inside the stock SS pipe, the cone is already in there.
My son drives an X RTR, and I broke his motor in without the cone, and damn near went deaf doing it. After the...

Forum: Car Nitro & Gas Engines

07-17-2008, 09:38 PM

Replies: 0

What engines will fit a Nitro Rustler, or an HPI Nitro MT?

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Posted By vantrepes

What engines will fit a Nitro Rustler, or an HPI Nitro MT?

I am currently trying to resurrect my two older cars for my youngest son, and nephew to drive, and I need some help on picking engines for them.
First off, power, and speed are not an issue.
My...

Forum: Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more

06-29-2008, 08:57 AM

Replies: 89

iam i to old at 29

Views: 6,227

Posted By vantrepes

RE: iam i to old at 29

If you enjoy running your truck, tell her to take up golf so she leaves you alone to do it.

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