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Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 05-11-2015
Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
Posted By Xracer
An easy way to determine diametral pitch DP, add...

An easy way to determine diametral pitch DP, add 2 to the number of teeth and divide by the outside diameter, this can be a bit of a guesstimation if it is an odd number of teeth.

P=(n+2)/OD
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 05-11-2015
Replies: 4
Views: 1,382
Posted By Xracer
I think it fair to say that all forms of r/c cars...

I think it fair to say that all forms of r/c cars and their equipment have developed significantly over your absence and to compete even at mid-order level a high degree of reliability and some basic...
Forum: Electrics 14-10-2015
Replies: 1
Views: 941
Posted By Xracer
We are seeing quite a few questions regarding...

We are seeing quite a few questions regarding Spektrum radios now being sold in the UK, all of the current range of surface radios are DSMR compatible only, however if you have sourced a transmitter...
Forum: Electrics 08-10-2015
Replies: 3
Views: 1,183
Posted By Xracer
I would just like to add to that explanatory...

I would just like to add to that explanatory precis in that if you are racing with your esc in 'blinky' mode that is the only timing adjustment available to you, therefore you can use the majority of...
Forum: Electrics 29-09-2015
Replies: 15
Views: 1,632
Posted By Xracer
Another trend now is for the battery connector...

Another trend now is for the battery connector tubes to be accessible from either side of the battery, now that does require some fool proofing, out with the sticky tape patches there!!! :thumbdown:...
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 28-09-2015
Replies: 6
Views: 1,576
Posted By Xracer
Not wishing to spread any rumours but I have...

Not wishing to spread any rumours but I have heard RB are now no more!

Their engines too are not what they used to be since the sell out some time back and the use of different manufacturing...
Forum: Large Scale / Petrol Powered 28-09-2015
Replies: 10
Views: 7,199
Posted By Xracer
Any joy GrahamH, I hope so as running the bigger...

Any joy GrahamH, I hope so as running the bigger petrol cars/buggies is great fun and without the hassle of having to use a starter box and glow plug heater as with the nitro's.
Forum: Schumacher 28-09-2015
Replies: 2
Views: 1,769
Posted By Xracer
Ah but not the layout that AntH is eluding to! ...

Ah but not the layout that AntH is eluding to!

I am sure that Schumacher will be working on the KF3 at some point in the future, got to keep us 'upgrading'!

I was peeved when they announced the...
Forum: Electrics 28-09-2015
Replies: 15
Views: 1,632
Posted By Xracer
I know it is a bit late and with no recompense...

I know it is a bit late and with no recompense but arranging the lead lengths so that they cannot be plugged into the wrong battery port is the simplest solution and usually possible on most layouts,...
Forum: Electrics 27-09-2015
Replies: 13
Views: 1,706
Posted By Xracer
A steel chassis?

A steel chassis?
Forum: Electrics 27-09-2015
Replies: 13
Views: 1,706
Posted By Xracer
The Esprit IV instructions are very explicit, the...

The Esprit IV instructions are very explicit, the receiver should be elevated from the chassis, especially if it is carbon fibre, the antenna should not contact the chassis, despite being a screened...
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 24-09-2015
Replies: 4
Views: 1,377
Posted By Xracer
Thanks for the advice Team n.o.m.a.d. I went...

Thanks for the advice Team n.o.m.a.d.

I went down to NDOR last Sunday for the last round of the summer series and had a chat to a few guys, it was good to see a varied mixture of buggies racing...
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 24-09-2015
Replies: 6
Views: 1,576
Posted By Xracer
How about the Kyosho Inferno Neo 2.0, looks a...

How about the Kyosho Inferno Neo 2.0, looks a darned good deal to me and from a 'quality' manufacturer with good UK spares backup.

£229 at Wheelspin so easily within your budget, it may be...
Forum: Electrics 24-09-2015
Replies: 17
Views: 3,641
Posted By Xracer
Accurate chargers!

Be careful about indicated and measured voltages, some chargers do not accurately indicate the on charge voltage, it all depends on how well they have been calibrated.
Similar can be said of...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 20-09-2015
Replies: 11
Views: 2,206
Posted By Xracer
Some motor instruction sheets do define the...

Some motor instruction sheets do define the maximum timing recommended others just rely on the end bell markings.

I think it fair to say that keeping inside the limits however they are indicated...
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 20-09-2015
Replies: 4
Views: 1,377
Posted By Xracer
Thanks for that Stumpiey. I popped into the...

Thanks for that Stumpiey.

I popped into the ex-KORT circuit whilst in Cornwall last week and had a chat to a couple of the guys there who extolled the virtues of the buggy.

I couldn't help...
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 19-09-2015
Replies: 4
Views: 1,377
Posted By Xracer
S-Workz S350 Evo II

Just wondering what you guys out there think of this nitro off-roader.

Is it just a cheaper version of the Kyosho MP9?

It looks very similar, or is it a contender worth a punt? The kit price...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 17-09-2015
Replies: 8
Views: 2,254
Posted By Xracer
I can remember the days when some Sanwa servos...

I can remember the days when some Sanwa servos were not too good as well and were all using Futaba FP15's (I think that was the number) in our 1/12 cars, haven't things moved on when you see the...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 17-09-2015
Replies: 8
Views: 2,254
Posted By Xracer
1/12 servo's galore!

The Futaba S9650 is the time honoured choice along with the Sanwa HR141 and its digital version.

I have also used the Futaba BLS651 digital brushless version of the S9650 with more torque but a...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 17-09-2015
Replies: 35
Views: 4,041
Posted By Xracer
Mark's method is indeed tried and tested but only...

Mark's method is indeed tried and tested but only if the body posts are already set at the right heights for the body to sit parallel to the work top.

If it is your first shell on a new car or a...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 17-09-2015
Replies: 11
Views: 2,206
Posted By Xracer
In 'blinky' mode any timing and turbo settings...

In 'blinky' mode any timing and turbo settings are switched off as indicated by the screen shot but you can play with any other settings like braking force, brag brake, throttle curve etc, these...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 16-09-2015
Replies: 35
Views: 4,041
Posted By Xracer
Trim your shell!

Now this is a topic that will bring lots of different approaches so I will table this one as a beginners starting point but you will see that there is equipment that you can buy or make to make the...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 15-09-2015
Replies: 35
Views: 4,041
Posted By Xracer
The starting size really depends on yourself,...

The starting size really depends on yourself, sponsored drivers do not really have to consider tyre life so can start as small as they like, us chaps that pay for our racing draw a compromise but...
Forum: Electrics 15-09-2015
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By Xracer
As I said the DX3Pro only works with DSM/DSM2...

As I said the DX3Pro only works with DSM/DSM2 receivers and is not DSMR compatible, the DX4Pro receivers are DSMR/DSM2 compatible so they do not obsolete the DX3Pro.
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 15-09-2015
Replies: 35
Views: 4,041
Posted By Xracer
A couple of quid

A £2 tweak gauge, quite a bit cheaper than Hudy's offering!

I must admit I have never tried that technique as it also relies on having even droop as you are unloading the front springs when...
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