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Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-16-2003, 06:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,845
Posted By ManicMechanic

Attention all Nitro Freaks in the UK!!!

Studysession,
Yeah, there's loads......if your into planes, eletric, model boats dolls houses etc. The last time I went into an LHS and asked if he dealt in nitro cars, he chased me out with a large...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-15-2003, 06:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,845
Posted By ManicMechanic

Attention all Nitro Freaks in the UK!!!

Marv, where do you go bashing? Anywhere you can recommend around our fair(?) city? Also, which LHS do you go to or do you do everything by mail order?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
06-02-2003, 06:39 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,845
Posted By ManicMechanic

Attention all Nitro Freaks in the UK!!!

Now guys, don't all shout at me for this, but, I may have found somewhere to do this..... its about 3 mile away from my house <-Manic now ducks awaiting tirade of "yeah yeah"

BUT, the place is...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-02-2003, 06:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,524
Posted By ManicMechanic

Y harness

A.T, Strato, Thanks for all your help. I'll have a good look at those links today, and have another go of the truck when I get back of vacation. Once again, thanks, your help is appreciated
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-30-2003, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,524
Posted By ManicMechanic

Y harness

Erm yeah, I already have one, this thread is about Y harness' I don't need to buy a servo saver
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-30-2003, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By ManicMechanic

SawTooth Knockoff Hubs... Any good?

Yeah, they're the same size as t-maxx stuff, but they have a shorter rolling radius to the stock mp rims/tyres. Therefore you get better acceleration but lose top speed because in effect, you are...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-30-2003, 06:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,524
Posted By ManicMechanic

Y harness

Yeah, its called a servo saver, its a spring loaded mechanism that helps to dampen shocks transmitted through the steering to the servo and so avoid stripping gears etc. I need to have a play with...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-29-2003, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,363
Posted By ManicMechanic

hyper 21 4port carb settings

Its only used for bashing. You've got to realise that there is nobody over here in the UK who has these things. I'm trying to organize a get together for everyone in the UK who uses this site. It...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-29-2003, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,440
Posted By ManicMechanic

NEW Ofna Pirate MT Sport

yeah, just ironimg out the teething probs. Sorting the steering servo, brakes etc. Just wondering about my next hop up
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
05-29-2003, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 664
Posted By ManicMechanic

Disk brake not werking

I think you'll need to clean the pads and disc with isopropyl alcohol. Don't quote me as I'm not sure, but I think that should de-grease it.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
05-29-2003, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 664
Posted By ManicMechanic

Disk brake not werking

BTW a low idle is bad, you should set your idle as high as you can without making the car creep forward, just before the clutch engages
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
05-29-2003, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 664
Posted By ManicMechanic

Disk brake not werking

Well you need to adjust your brakes so that at idle they are just touching, the same as if your bike brakes were too far apart you'd bring them closer to the rim. There should be 2 adjustment screws...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
05-29-2003, 06:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 664
Posted By ManicMechanic

Disk brake not werking

Have you tried adjusting it? Also move the servo arm in a bit towards the centre of the servo. Have a quick look at the diagram below. I have my brake adjusted so that at idle, its just on enough to...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-29-2003, 06:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,440
Posted By ManicMechanic

NEW Ofna Pirate MT Sport

mmm monster pirate sport <drool> <- done in a homer simpson style.
Thats sexy, especially if they dropped in a hyper .21 8 port as standard on, and put dominator wheels. What a truck.
OFNAMP, do...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-29-2003, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By ManicMechanic

SawTooth Knockoff Hubs... Any good?

They look cool, where did you get them? I have a monster pirate and I'm just waiting on some dominator wheels for it. They would finish it off!
BTW, how do you find the 2 speed tranny? I was...
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-29-2003, 06:17 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,264
Posted By ManicMechanic

Attracting Young People

MJD3, that is a lovely post. Good on you for being such a good parent. Lets hope there are some more people like you around.
My farther was always there to encourage me with technical things. He did...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-29-2003, 06:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,132
Posted By ManicMechanic

RB Innovations Supercharger opinions

Trust me guys this has been talked and talked about in other threads. Do a search. We could get into really in depth thermodynamics and modes etc and still people wont agree.
The proof of the...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
05-29-2003, 06:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,845
Posted By ManicMechanic

Attention all Nitro Freaks in the UK!!!

Hey guys don't give up yet. It would be great to find a place with a large stretch of tarmac too. MT's can run on tarmac, and I for one would like to see these touring cars close up. I'm sure we can...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
05-29-2003, 05:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,054
Posted By ManicMechanic

Smoke coming out of the rear

I've often wondered the same thing!
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-28-2003, 01:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,132
Posted By ManicMechanic

RB Innovations Supercharger opinions

Ahmen bueno_z you just hit the nail on the head.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
05-28-2003, 10:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,845
Posted By ManicMechanic

Attention all Nitro Freaks in the UK!!!

You up for it savageuk?
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
05-28-2003, 08:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,231
Posted By ManicMechanic

Adding A Teaspoon Of Gasoline To 10% Nitro Fuel Is This Ok..?

Seriously though, could I put nitro in my gas tank? I have about 3/4 gallon of 10% which I dont use as I run 16% now. I have about 3 gallon of gas in the car now (I've had it converted to a duel fuel...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
05-28-2003, 08:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,054
Posted By ManicMechanic

Smoke coming out of the rear

Could you have dislodged the manifold from the block and were venting exhaust gas? The manifold/pipe is only held on with a spring.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
05-28-2003, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By ManicMechanic

From planes to cars!

Do a search on aeroplane fuel on this forum. I think the general opinion is that av gas is fine for cars as long as the oil content is right.
As far as hop ups go, I don't have that truck so I don't...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
05-28-2003, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,150
Posted By ManicMechanic

how hard is it to maintain a nitro car?

Jdude,
I had never even seen a nitro car before 2 months ago. I've now sripped my truck down to its components, rebuilt the diffs, replaced bits and bob etc. Its like a big boys mechano (sp?). If...
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