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Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-29-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 433
Posted By bill_delong

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1082x808/screenshot_2024_03_29_124520_2aa1a2f1a4bfcf5662efb26b51f6f04859d4b9f7.png
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-26-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 433
Posted By bill_delong

According to the following specs, they listed it...

According to the following specs, they listed it at $230 for the MSRP
https://www.associatedelectrics.com/teamassociated/cars_and_trucks/SC10/RTR/

Only question is if you can find a collector who...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
01-26-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By bill_delong

I misread the question, the hardware used in the...

I misread the question, the hardware used in the kit is 4-40 but yes the vast majority of 540 motors use 3mm threads
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
01-24-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 394
Posted By bill_delong

Make sure your throttle trim is set to...

Make sure your throttle trim is set to zero/centered or it won't calibrate. Also verify the jumpers are set for respective LiPo/NiMh battery you're using, more info here:
...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
01-19-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By bill_delong

I doubt they used metric back then, pretty sure...

I doubt they used metric back then, pretty sure SAE 4-40 and 5-40 threads were more common, check the manuals here to see what I mean:
Bolink Manuals...
Forum: RC Car Radio Equipment
01-17-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,147
Posted By bill_delong

Awesome, you'll love it! Here's a review on...

Awesome, you'll love it!

Here's a review on the older version of the system that I made many years ago:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI-uYYd-lzI&t=2s
Forum: RC Car Radio Equipment
01-13-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,147
Posted By bill_delong

Yes, all modern hobby grade electronics are going...

Yes, all modern hobby grade electronics are going to be compatible ;)
Forum: RC Car Radio Equipment
01-12-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,147
Posted By bill_delong

I've never had much luck with Spektrum radios for...

I've never had much luck with Spektrum radios for surface use, they tend to provide top notch stuff for aircraft but don't put the same level of quality into their surface controllers.

That said,...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
11-19-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By bill_delong

Not sure because I never followed the 1/5 cars,...

Not sure because I never followed the 1/5 cars, but I would watch out with Rovan, they are definitely NOT a reputable company and considered taboo in the industry.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
11-19-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By bill_delong

I am not into 1/5 cars, but I do know that Rovan...

I am not into 1/5 cars, but I do know that Rovan is notorious for being a clone manufacturer and highly discouraged from supporting across most discussion groups :(
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
09-16-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,260
Posted By bill_delong

Fun fact, all electronics will fail over time and...

Fun fact, all electronics will fail over time and typically the motor tends to go first, but some things to try here:
https://www.rctech.net/forum/showpost.php?p=15103730&postcount=12161

Good...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
09-15-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 708
Posted By bill_delong

Here's a couple posts to help give you some...

Here's a couple posts to help give you some comfort for having a little gap to allow for flex:
https://www.teknoforums.com/threads/build-review-eb48-2-0.1864/post-15901
...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
09-07-2023, 06:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 794
Posted By bill_delong

I found it, OFNA had also distributed TeamC cars...

I found it, OFNA had also distributed TeamC cars for a minute as well it's a T8E V3:
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/2251832810886413.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
09-07-2023, 06:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 794
Posted By bill_delong

Not a close up to see the front hubs, but some...

Not a close up to see the front hubs, but some more clues around the radio tray and steering rack here:
...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
09-06-2023, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 794
Posted By bill_delong

Here's a Hong Nor Ultra LX2 ...

Here's a Hong Nor Ultra LX2
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/584x438/pdt_big_2012116116152_ef03aa7ffa204045d45ea45d8bfcce97d8b949b6.jpg

This is the HoBao Hyper VS2...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
09-06-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 794
Posted By bill_delong

Got the photo, unfortunately I can't see anything...

Got the photo, unfortunately I can't see anything under the body to get any clues what it is... I need a closeup of the steering rack design and front hubs with the wheels removed, there should be...
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
09-06-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 794
Posted By bill_delong

OFNA was a distributor, not an OEM... the most...

OFNA was a distributor, not an OEM... the most common brands of 1/8 buggies they sold were from OEM's like HongNor, HoBao, Himoto and HPI. If you post some pics of the buggy we might be able to help...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-12-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,226
Posted By bill_delong

It's a true 1/8 platform so any 4268-2000KV motor...

It's a true 1/8 platform so any 4268-2000KV motor on 4S with a matched ESC would do well.

https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/products/quicrun-wp-8bl150

+
...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-11-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,226
Posted By bill_delong

Looks like an SC8e to me: ...

Looks like an SC8e to me:
https://www.associatedelectrics.com/teamassociated/cars_and_trucks/SC8e/SC8e_Brushless/
Forum: RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
03-26-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,577
Posted By bill_delong

Just a guess, but maybe the holes might line up...

Just a guess, but maybe the holes might line up for the Hyper GTS:
https://www.hobao-usa.com/product/90057/

I would contact HoBao directly to see if they can confirm before you place the order:...
Forum: RC Drifting
03-26-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 778
Posted By bill_delong

Currently out of stock, but they often get...

Currently out of stock, but they often get inventory every 6-8 weeks and quickly go out of stock again:
https://www.nitrorcx.com/mad-tk2013.html

If you can't wait then simply cut custom PVC tires...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
03-24-2023, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,348
Posted By bill_delong

Caster Racing recently released a race grade RTR...

Caster Racing recently released a race grade RTR with HobbyWing electronics, this would be my top pick for a RTR to be ran on a race track:...
Forum: RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more
12-09-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,049
Posted By bill_delong

my information may be a bit dated as I haven't...

my information may be a bit dated as I haven't raced on-road in 6+ years, belt drives have pretty much dominated the market in recent years because they tend to produce downward force (increasing...
Forum: RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies
11-25-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,341
Posted By bill_delong

I will never use liquid mask again for the very...

I will never use liquid mask again for the very reason you brought up... it's extremely difficult to score the mask without scoring the lexan and I shredded a body on the very first race day where it...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
11-21-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,855
Posted By bill_delong

I ran my SCT on 4S, more info here where I ran a...

I ran my SCT on 4S, more info here where I ran a 20 min main with nitro buggies:
https://www.teknoforums.com/threads/build-review-sct410-3.1389/post-22242
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