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Forum: RC Monster Trucks
05-14-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,558
Posted By porterdog

RE: Best 1/8-1/5 Bashing Truck

The XO-1 looks cool and all, but at the moment Iown a Rusty, a Slash, and an MT4 G3. The MT4 makes the 1/10 Traxxas stuff feel like cheap toys that are engineered to fail. A big part of that is...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-14-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,787
Posted By porterdog

RE: No Expense Spared Custom Sand Rail Build Help

Chuckworks has a new(ish) rail-type chassis you might like.

IMO you should decide on how much speed you want first- if I lived on the beach 1/8th power would be my minimum, and I'd like 1/5th if I...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
11-02-2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,615
Posted By porterdog

RE: does anyone have this tx/rx?

If that's all you have to spend and you go into the deal with your eyes open (knowing full well that the FS has some real idiosyncrasies) I doubt you can do better.

For me though it came down to...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
11-02-2012, 04:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By porterdog

RE: 5200 2s lipo with 5000 4s lipo?

If the C-ratings or similar I think I'd try it.   I would probably set my LVC to the highest possible setting, start with both batts fully (and similarly!) charged, and then compare the battery temps...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
11-01-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,615
Posted By porterdog

RE: does anyone have this tx/rx?

Hated mine; blew it out after 3 months and bought an MT4.

You can fix the issues, but it's time and money.   I spent more and stopped worrying about my radio which to me was worth a lot.

YMMV
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
10-12-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,607
Posted By porterdog

RE: Nitro or Electric ! Frustrating or Comforting ?

I live in the city; yards are small and parks have houses nearby always.

Electric is *quiet*.   Quiet means I can run whenever and whereever I want.  That's good.<br type="_moz"/>
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
10-12-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By porterdog

RE: Slash brushless upgrade

Castle 1410.  
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-09-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 693
Posted By porterdog

RE: Break in for lipo 2s

Use it and expect performance to improve with use?
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-03-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By porterdog

RE: LiPo Batteries

There's a million reasons, but the two leading contenders are improper discharge (too low end voltage) and/or improper storage (they don't like heat, especially at full capacity).
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-31-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,611
Posted By porterdog

RE: New tool set

You can buy individual wrenches in several styles from McMaster-Carr.  They're good quality, (L-keys are American made, the screwdriver-type I got were European), reasonably priced, and you don't...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
07-31-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By porterdog

RE: Battery Boss - RC's first reality show

JS, do a search.  The batteries you wish for are available from other vendors.   Some company's offerings are better than others; reading the reviews of your peers will show this.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
07-26-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,603
Posted By porterdog

RE: LiPo Life

Most surface ESCs have a configurable low-voltage cutoff; is this not common in the 3d realm?

I've got my car ESCs set to cut at about 3.4V/cell; shortens the runtime a bit but won't overdischarge...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
07-21-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 810
Posted By porterdog

RE: Fly Sky GT3C Radio Myth or fact

I sold my FS with extreme prejudice but that's not why.   Check the forums at RCT; there's quite a bit of discussion on this topic there.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
07-13-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By porterdog

RE: Great Cheap Hex Drivers

Buy them singly from McMaster-Carr.   The L-keys are less than $1 each, and good quality Euro-made screwdriver types are $3-5.
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
06-17-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,856
Posted By porterdog

RE: HobbyWing XERUN low voltage cut-off

Pyro is half-right IME.

You'll get 10s of reduced power (immediately noticable) and then only steering, but the LVC is adjustable both via the 'Set' button or the programming card.   The stock...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
06-17-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 952
Posted By porterdog

RE: Great new use for RC Truck

1. A tired dog is a good dog.

2. Surprised you can get away with that noise so close to everyone's house.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-17-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,535
Posted By porterdog

RE: Broke antenna wire Flysky GT3B - Any suggestions?!

That's something I completely DISagree with. Ihad one and finally sold it off in disgust. Sure, you can improve it but at a cost of money and especially time. I'd have been much better off starting...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-11-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,535
Posted By porterdog

RE: Broke antenna wire Flysky GT3B - Any suggestions?!

It may be junk, but isn't necessarily.

The antenna line is actually coax- an outer shield over an inner conductor, with insulation between (plus outer insulation).   You need to trim back to...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-11-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 998
Posted By porterdog

RE: What would you pay?

I would not buy that product as I don't believe it's a necessity.  No ill will, just honest opinion.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-07-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By porterdog

RE: Which 2S battery? Enerlands 25C, Gens Ace 50C, SPC 25C/30C/50C, ProMatch 25C, or Turnigy 25C?

Check also G-Force at ValueHobby.  I have two of these, and two GA packs, and like all of them.
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-03-2012, 05:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By porterdog

RE: LiPo Battery Availabilty

Try ValueHobby too.
Forum: RC Car Radio Equipment
05-23-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,755
Posted By porterdog

RE: Airtronics mt-4 lipo ?

If it fits, yes.  I use a 2s lipo in mine. 

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Forum: Batteries & Chargers
05-23-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By porterdog

RE: Need guidance on purchasing a charger

1.  Buy quality, cry once.   Maybe look for a well-regarded charger on the used market.
2.  Focus on throughput, either in terms of watts or maximum charging amps.

Based on these I bought an...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
05-22-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,378
Posted By porterdog

RE: Detroit, MI. AREA

Hines Drive west of Haggerty.

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