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Forum: Wanted 24-09-2020
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WANTED Centro C4
Views: 405
Posted By Rick-J
Hi not sure if its exactly what you wanted but I...

Hi not sure if its exactly what you wanted but I have a centro c4.1 knocking around. Its not fully complete it doesn't havev the gearbox internals so no diff topshaft with slipper. Apart from that...
Forum: Wanted 30-08-2018
Replies: 8
Views: 940
Posted By Rick-J
Try contacting Steve Haskins aka Penguin...

Try contacting Steve Haskins aka Penguin bodyshells he might be able to help. He is on oople and eBay.
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 06-05-2017
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By Rick-J
Rears depend on track. In the wet or damp its...

Rears depend on track. In the wet or damp its balistic buggy greens or Schumacher darts silver. In the dry the new Schumacher darts in yellow work well and last well. They work most of the time if...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 04-05-2017
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By Rick-J
Don't know about the prolines but if you race 2wd...

Don't know about the prolines but if you race 2wd I 99% of the time only use Schumacher low profile cut staggers. Yellow in the dry and silver if it's wet or damp. Simple and this works for most...
Forum: XRAY 15-01-2016
Replies: 247
XB2
Views: 65,862
Posted By Rick-J
Built my first Xray kit and the quality and fit...

Built my first Xray kit and the quality and fit are amazing compared to my ae stuff. The level of support from Xray and from Bent is a amazing but please Xray sort it out and produce or ship more...
Forum: General Race Chat 18-12-2015
Replies: 8
Views: 1,515
Posted By Rick-J
Website is back up now. Just renewed my...

Website is back up now. Just renewed my membership.
Forum: General Race Chat 17-08-2015
Replies: 36
Views: 5,431
Posted By Rick-J
On the track issue it is not realistic or fair to...

On the track issue it is not realistic or fair to expect the track to be built on the day. If the post about a track layout being used before is aimed at Hinckley I can guarantee you that layout was...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 10-08-2015
Replies: 39
Views: 4,816
Posted By Rick-J
Got me thinking in my 2wd I have an old speed...

Got me thinking in my 2wd I have an old speed passion lpf with a 6:5 t motor. Would upgrading to one of the mentioned esc's like the vampire or abisma etc make any difference or just a waist of money?
Forum: General Race Chat 05-08-2015
Replies: 50
Views: 5,719
Posted By Rick-J
Listen to this about stock vs Mod. Interesting...

Listen to this about stock vs Mod. Interesting points but he does go on a bit but worth a watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muGIoxPxCKw
Forum: General Race Chat 04-08-2015
Replies: 50
Views: 5,719
Posted By Rick-J
From my previous experience running 17.5 in...

From my previous experience running 17.5 in touring cars it is not as beginner friendly as you may think. Yes it limits the speed but is no cheaper as the top drivers in that class are going for that...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 01-07-2015
Replies: 1
Views: 1,113
Posted By Rick-J
Green Slime?

Hi do people use products like associated green slime while rebuilding shocks with new o rings or is it not necessary? Thanks:D
Forum: Wanted 22-06-2015
Replies: 5
Views: 762
Posted By Rick-J
Hi I have half a x6 Squared if you are...

Hi I have half a x6 Squared if you are interested. Chassis (Been milled down to except saddle packs). Rear is assembled, shock tower, wishbones (spare set in packet), gearbox but no gearbox internals...
Forum: Schumacher 10-06-2015
Replies: 13
Views: 2,108
Posted By Rick-J
So in general what should you do to get more grip...

So in general what should you do to get more grip and forward traction. Softer suspension, more antisquat, Shorter links or drop the inner link, short wheelbase etc. People say forward motor cars...
Forum: Electrics 10-04-2015
Replies: 2
Views: 1,191
Posted By Rick-J
Thanks cant make my mind up of to go with these...

Thanks cant make my mind up of to go with these or pay a bit more.
Forum: Electrics 10-04-2015
Replies: 2
Views: 1,191
Posted By Rick-J
core rc shorty

The core rc 4000mah shorty is now brca legal and only £30 has anyone tried them are they ok? Thanks http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/Product_Category/Batteries/CR294.html
Forum: Electrics 09-04-2015
Replies: 3
Views: 1,287
Posted By Rick-J
Save up a little and get a sanwa Gemini x about...

Save up a little and get a sanwa Gemini x about £140 and very good.
Forum: Schumacher 20-03-2015
Replies: 4
Views: 1,372
Posted By Rick-J
I agree my car is mostly black but run it with...

I agree my car is mostly black but run it with yellow wheels. Not only do I find it easier to see (I am OLD) but others find it easier to see you. Always a bonus if they can see you coming.
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 12-01-2015
Replies: 80
Views: 12,114
Posted By Rick-J
I agree cars have not gone up with inflation and...

I agree cars have not gone up with inflation and are not far of the price of a buggy 20 years ago. But why is the new yokomo yz2 just over £100 more than a B5 but yet very similar in design. Not the...
Forum: 1/18th & Micro stuff 09-01-2015
Replies: 7
Views: 2,020
Posted By Rick-J
I have a gt14 Mk1 somewhere in my basement and I...

I have a gt14 Mk1 somewhere in my basement and I used a micro savox servo. It was about £15 but very good. Cant remember what model will have to have a look later. I think the spline is smaller than...
Forum: Wanted 17-12-2014
Replies: 3
Views: 639
Posted By Rick-J
Steve Haskins, Penguin body shells will do you a...

Steve Haskins, Penguin body shells will do you a nice cab forward design, I used to have one for my x6 and its a good design. Contact him on here or ebay.
Forum: Vintage RC 18-11-2014
Replies: 30
Views: 7,608
Posted By Rick-J
Yes my first RC car was a SWB Meteor. Later...

Yes my first RC car was a SWB Meteor. Later upgraded with ball races and a long wheel base chassis, with a lexan shell instead of the solid white plastic shell. The LWB chassis could bend easily just...
Forum: Team Associated 10-11-2014
Replies: 36
Views: 6,787
Posted By Rick-J
I don't get it we moved away from 3 gear...

I don't get it we moved away from 3 gear transmission, now they are back? Should we just dig out our old Xfactory X6's with 3 gear transmission?
Forum: Electrics 30-09-2014
Replies: 8
Views: 1,481
Posted By Rick-J
Nano Techs are excellent but as said not BRCA...

Nano Techs are excellent but as said not BRCA legal so I would not bother as some clubs and events you wont be able to use them. I got some 4800mah Gens Ace saddles from giant shark rc. They are only...
Forum: General Race Chat 08-09-2014
Replies: 65
Views: 7,289
Posted By Rick-J
I came back to racing after a 17 year break. I...

I came back to racing after a 17 year break. I planned to race at my local off road club. I had BRCA membership and went along with a friend also starting back to have a practice on a Saturday before...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 17-07-2014
Replies: 10
Views: 2,699
Posted By Rick-J
Thanks will try a pair. Are they like Schumacher...

Thanks will try a pair. Are they like Schumacher cut spikes as in use narrow wheels no insert? Thanks
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