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Forum: RC Drifting
08-15-2004, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By halb0971

RE: Drifting with nitro car???

Yes, the key to drifting is more power than you can keep attached to the ground. I was drifting with my NRS4 before drifting was big, and that was with regular belted rubber tires, no drifting aids...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-05-2003, 12:50 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

Excellent quote, I use it daily myself. :)

Its all good bring a plane view to the ground world, some of us cross over too.

Sean
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-05-2003, 12:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

I haven't properly engineered it yet. LOL

Besides the fastest way around a track is on the ground. :)

Sean
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-05-2003, 12:03 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

I haven't installed the wings on my GT yet.

:)
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-04-2003, 06:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

I know :)
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-04-2003, 03:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

I wasn't attempting to take credit for anything, just pondering what normal people do all day. Sometimes it sucks being an enginerd, I mean engineer.

But to your comment, I have been on both...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-04-2003, 12:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

LOL you don't have an electron microscope handy to watch the combustion reaction with. :)


I am just looking forward to getting my garage added on in the near future and getting my hobby room...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-04-2003, 11:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

Being an engineer and thinking about stuff like this on this kind of level makes one wonder what normal people think about all day long, doesn't it? :)

Sean
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-04-2003, 09:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

Re: Oh yeah

Yes

.18 ci = 2.949 cc

Sean
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-03-2003, 02:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,636
Posted By halb0971

Re: Correction Again

In this case you are correct, I had to go and look up numbers 4340 steel has an Ultimate strength of 222 Ksi, and a yield strength of 200 Ksi, compared to the best Ti listed in my materials book...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
09-03-2003, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,636
Posted By halb0971

why no spaceframe chassis?

One slight correction here, Titanium is not lighter than aluminum, although it is stronger than aluminum or steel. Magnesium and Titanium both are more difficult to work with then Aluminum, which...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-03-2003, 10:11 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

Right, as I said you simulated the vapor, via the temp increase, I was just pointing out that although your test conditions were close, there were still some other variable not accounted for. Just...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-02-2003, 09:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

Very interesting. :) One other thing to consider in your pondering over your experiment though, it was performed at ambient pressure, although at an elevated temp. Also in the engine we are not...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-01-2003, 08:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

I too am an engine FYI.

And if you read what I wrote, I never said the planinum coil was a catylist, I said

"Correct, there is a catalytic reaction between the alcohol in the fuel and the...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-01-2003, 05:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

I was bursting i8tweety's who "I don't buy into the chemical catylist theory. " even though its how the engine works

Sean
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-01-2003, 04:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

Sorry to burst your bubble....



"Can you explain to me how a glow engine works? Is it just like a diesel truck engine?
Glow engines are a hybrid between diesel and spark-ignition engines in...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-01-2003, 03:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

You have to admit, to an uneducated consumer, a 2.5 does sound like a larger engine than a .15. Does Traxxas actually market it because it sounds bigger? Only Traxxas can answer that. My personal...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
08-31-2003, 02:25 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

Correct, there is a catalytic reaction between the alcohol in the fuel and the platinum (i think) in the coil that keeps it hot while the engine is running. If you "loose" your plug, your engine...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
08-31-2003, 01:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,429
Posted By halb0971

neubie need engine size explanations

Ok simply put
.12 or .21 or .15 or anything you see in a car or truck in this range is referring to cubic inches.

a .15 ci engine is approximately 2.5 cc
a .21 ci engine is approximately 3.5 cc...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-27-2003, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 744
Posted By halb0971

Add Castor oil?

10% oil???? I wont run anything though any engine of mine that does not have at least 18% oil, and some of it better be caster, since caster has a higher flash point.
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-24-2003, 11:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,451
Posted By halb0971

Alternator for nitro

HE HE, a solar back up, if only the cells were efficient enough.

Yeah I guess we did get off track a little.

As far as an alternator for cars, I honestly this it isn't necessary, the Sullivan...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-24-2003, 06:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,451
Posted By halb0971

Alternator for nitro

I have read, re-read, and re-read what your wrote, and well, I have no clue what you think you explained, but it made absolutely no sense.

First off, it is not a question of voltage; it is a...
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-24-2003, 02:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,451
Posted By halb0971

Alternator for nitro

If you can find a way to make it work you will become a millionair over night, because you just found a way to create energy. Newtons First law states Energy can not be created or destroyed.

Sean
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-24-2003, 02:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,451
Posted By halb0971

Alternator for nitro

No it would not, do the math, it is physically impossible to get something for nothing.

Sean
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-23-2003, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By halb0971

Here is an idea

Exactly correct. Adding a dual engine set up will not directly increase speed. But as you pointed out will increase overall power, so you can go to taller gears (a numerically lower over all gear...
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