THE LOUNGE 2
11-25-2007, 05:00 PM
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
ORIGINAL: eddiebelanger
i have a feeling LB is getting a blizzard soon.
ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
No reason, just want to build another RC, probably... ha!!
What's next, what's next!!
HiLux or F350?
Blizzard?!
I'd like a Blizzard build thread... ha!
LB checking in from Orlando.. where Magic happenes.. LOL!
No reason, just want to build another RC, probably... ha!!
What's next, what's next!!
HiLux or F350?
Blizzard?!
I'd like a Blizzard build thread... ha!
LB checking in from Orlando.. where Magic happenes.. LOL!
ORIGINAL: rcluke
LB, why did you sell your XJR-12?
LB, why did you sell your XJR-12?
11-25-2007, 06:10 PM
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
for those people don't know the guys at rccrawler.com are doing a build-up of this kid zach who has cancer. they will later action it off later to help pay for the hospital bills. its a live build up and they are doing a good job!!!
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...t=93422&page=7
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...t=93422&page=7
11-25-2007, 07:38 PM
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
You are buying a new CC-01?! Or you are selling your T-Egg?!
You are buying a new CC-01?! Or you are selling your T-Egg?!
ORIGINAL: lee172
if i'm 'off my RCs' its pointless me building the Scania.. so that'll stay in the loft.. still waiting for my CC-01 to be delivered..
if i'm 'off my RCs' its pointless me building the Scania.. so that'll stay in the loft.. still waiting for my CC-01 to be delivered..
ORIGINAL: rcluke
LB, do your F1 rims fit on any of your other cars?
are they standard hex fitting?, can you do me a big favour,
can you try them on your F103GT please
LB, do your F1 rims fit on any of your other cars?
are they standard hex fitting?, can you do me a big favour,
can you try them on your F103GT please
11-25-2007, 10:00 PM
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
ORIGINAL: rcluke
hard black / cf one
ORIGINAL: Eman77
Ok, so I farked up my HPI Mazdaspeed RX-8 wings (don't ask how). Body is fine, bummer on the wing. Body is champaign gold w/tinted windows.
I've emailed HPI to see if they can just sell me the wings only, but I doubt it. In the meantime, I'm preparing to order a replacement wing...there are a few to pick from. Hmm, which one?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXZR91&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXNKU7&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXAYR3&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXMAE2&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXJSX6&P=K
I'm pretty disappointed in myself....
Maybe I'll just order the whole schebang again for $21, and have a spare body.
Ok, so I farked up my HPI Mazdaspeed RX-8 wings (don't ask how). Body is fine, bummer on the wing. Body is champaign gold w/tinted windows.
I've emailed HPI to see if they can just sell me the wings only, but I doubt it. In the meantime, I'm preparing to order a replacement wing...there are a few to pick from. Hmm, which one?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXZR91&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXNKU7&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXAYR3&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXMAE2&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXJSX6&P=K
I'm pretty disappointed in myself....
Maybe I'll just order the whole schebang again for $21, and have a spare body.
The Tamiya one? Yeah, I like that one too.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXZR91&P=K
11-25-2007, 10:38 PM
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
ORIGINAL: rcluke
i have that feeling too
ORIGINAL: eddiebelanger
i have a feeling LB is getting a blizzard soon.
ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
No reason, just want to build another RC, probably... ha!!
What's next, what's next!!
HiLux or F350?
Blizzard?!
I'd like a Blizzard build thread... ha!
LB checking in from Orlando.. where Magic happenes.. LOL!
No reason, just want to build another RC, probably... ha!!
What's next, what's next!!
HiLux or F350?
Blizzard?!
I'd like a Blizzard build thread... ha!
LB checking in from Orlando.. where Magic happenes.. LOL!
ORIGINAL: rcluke
LB, why did you sell your XJR-12?
LB, why did you sell your XJR-12?
11-25-2007, 11:13 PM
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12mm standard hex, BUT, with no offset, so it does not really work w/ any of other cars... [:@]
ORIGINAL: rcluke
LB, do your F1 rims fit on any of your other cars?
are they standard hex fitting?, can you do me a big favour,
can you try them on your F103GT please
LB, do your F1 rims fit on any of your other cars?
are they standard hex fitting?, can you do me a big favour,
can you try them on your F103GT please
11-25-2007, 11:14 PM
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I scored this for 60 bucks and it came in last Fri...darn thing stripped two spurs in the TA01 (exact same amount of teeth and wear), then got the diff, so I put it in the WW2, and I snapped a dogbone. It did fine in the F350 though.
Anyway, I want a XBR instead being modern, so it looks like if I sell it on the bay then I can get a XBR from tower, then after a coupon it'll break even.
Anyway, I want a XBR instead being modern, so it looks like if I sell it on the bay then I can get a XBR from tower, then after a coupon it'll break even.
11-25-2007, 11:59 PM
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Interesting observation - the HPI RX-8 body I have has nice little dimples to tell you where to drill out holes for body mounts and the antennae. Well, the front body mount dimples were dead on for the TA05. The rear ones are way off - the rear posts will come up through the rear windshield, which seems odd - but unavoidable. Oh well.
Anyone have advice on how to gain just a little more offset (meaning, push the wheels out a tad wider)? The wheels I have come with very thin hex "inserts" you put into the wheel hex mount itself - so your hex driver from the chassis doesn't go in as deep (which means a less ideal transfer of power), but the wheels push out a tad. I have those on, but would like just a touch more...but I'm not sure if the inserts are the only way to make it wider, or if there are other means....
Anyone have advice on how to gain just a little more offset (meaning, push the wheels out a tad wider)? The wheels I have come with very thin hex "inserts" you put into the wheel hex mount itself - so your hex driver from the chassis doesn't go in as deep (which means a less ideal transfer of power), but the wheels push out a tad. I have those on, but would like just a touch more...but I'm not sure if the inserts are the only way to make it wider, or if there are other means....
11-26-2007, 02:31 AM
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RE: THE LOUNGE 2
ORIGINAL: Eman77
The Tamiya one? Yeah, I like that one too.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXZR91&P=K
ORIGINAL: rcluke
hard black / cf one
ORIGINAL: Eman77
Ok, so I farked up my HPI Mazdaspeed RX-8 wings (don't ask how). Body is fine, bummer on the wing. Body is champaign gold w/tinted windows.
I've emailed HPI to see if they can just sell me the wings only, but I doubt it. In the meantime, I'm preparing to order a replacement wing...there are a few to pick from. Hmm, which one?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXZR91&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXNKU7&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXAYR3&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXMAE2&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXJSX6&P=K
I'm pretty disappointed in myself....
Maybe I'll just order the whole schebang again for $21, and have a spare body.
Ok, so I farked up my HPI Mazdaspeed RX-8 wings (don't ask how). Body is fine, bummer on the wing. Body is champaign gold w/tinted windows.
I've emailed HPI to see if they can just sell me the wings only, but I doubt it. In the meantime, I'm preparing to order a replacement wing...there are a few to pick from. Hmm, which one?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXZR91&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXNKU7&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXAYR3&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXMAE2&P=K
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXJSX6&P=K
I'm pretty disappointed in myself....
Maybe I'll just order the whole schebang again for $21, and have a spare body.
The Tamiya one? Yeah, I like that one too.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6&I=LXZR91&P=K
11-26-2007, 05:21 AM
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Eman, you can run thicker hex.. Tamiya sells the 6mm aluminum version... (what do you have on it now?)
If not, you need more offset on the rim to begin with.. HPI sells 3mm and 6mm offset rims!
ORIGINAL: Eman77
Interesting observation - the HPI RX-8 body I have has nice little dimples to tell you where to drill out holes for body mounts and the antennae. Well, the front body mount dimples were dead on for the TA05. The rear ones are way off - the rear posts will come up through the rear windshield, which seems odd - but unavoidable. Oh well.
Anyone have advice on how to gain just a little more offset (meaning, push the wheels out a tad wider)? The wheels I have come with very thin hex "inserts" you put into the wheel hex mount itself - so your hex driver from the chassis doesn't go in as deep (which means a less ideal transfer of power), but the wheels push out a tad. I have those on, but would like just a touch more...but I'm not sure if the inserts are the only way to make it wider, or if there are other means....
Interesting observation - the HPI RX-8 body I have has nice little dimples to tell you where to drill out holes for body mounts and the antennae. Well, the front body mount dimples were dead on for the TA05. The rear ones are way off - the rear posts will come up through the rear windshield, which seems odd - but unavoidable. Oh well.
Anyone have advice on how to gain just a little more offset (meaning, push the wheels out a tad wider)? The wheels I have come with very thin hex "inserts" you put into the wheel hex mount itself - so your hex driver from the chassis doesn't go in as deep (which means a less ideal transfer of power), but the wheels push out a tad. I have those on, but would like just a touch more...but I'm not sure if the inserts are the only way to make it wider, or if there are other means....
11-26-2007, 11:52 AM
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11-26-2007, 11:54 AM
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i like this one more
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXAYR2&P=SM
my mate has one of these on his TT-01 :P
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXAYR2&P=SM
my mate has one of these on his TT-01 :P
11-26-2007, 11:55 AM
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11-26-2007, 12:10 PM
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Ah, of course. A thicker drive hex to begin with would work. (Although I like my pretty blue alum stock ones). Not sure of the width that came with the TA05R - I'll have to check the manual tonight.
Well, I do know that HPI rims come with different offsets - Tower didn't actually list an offset (and it slipped my mind when ordering). In looking at HPI's site, I believe they are 0 mm offset (as the stock TA05R dish wheels are).
Good ideas, thanks!
Well, I do know that HPI rims come with different offsets - Tower didn't actually list an offset (and it slipped my mind when ordering). In looking at HPI's site, I believe they are 0 mm offset (as the stock TA05R dish wheels are).
Good ideas, thanks!
ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
Eman, you can run thicker hex.. Tamiya sells the 6mm aluminum version... (what do you have on it now?)
If not, you need more offset on the rim to begin with.. HPI sells 3mm and 6mm offset rims!
Eman, you can run thicker hex.. Tamiya sells the 6mm aluminum version... (what do you have on it now?)
If not, you need more offset on the rim to begin with.. HPI sells 3mm and 6mm offset rims!
ORIGINAL: Eman77
Interesting observation - the HPI RX-8 body I have has nice little dimples to tell you where to drill out holes for body mounts and the antennae. Well, the front body mount dimples were dead on for the TA05. The rear ones are way off - the rear posts will come up through the rear windshield, which seems odd - but unavoidable. Oh well.
Anyone have advice on how to gain just a little more offset (meaning, push the wheels out a tad wider)? The wheels I have come with very thin hex "inserts" you put into the wheel hex mount itself - so your hex driver from the chassis doesn't go in as deep (which means a less ideal transfer of power), but the wheels push out a tad. I have those on, but would like just a touch more...but I'm not sure if the inserts are the only way to make it wider, or if there are other means....
Interesting observation - the HPI RX-8 body I have has nice little dimples to tell you where to drill out holes for body mounts and the antennae. Well, the front body mount dimples were dead on for the TA05. The rear ones are way off - the rear posts will come up through the rear windshield, which seems odd - but unavoidable. Oh well.
Anyone have advice on how to gain just a little more offset (meaning, push the wheels out a tad wider)? The wheels I have come with very thin hex "inserts" you put into the wheel hex mount itself - so your hex driver from the chassis doesn't go in as deep (which means a less ideal transfer of power), but the wheels push out a tad. I have those on, but would like just a touch more...but I'm not sure if the inserts are the only way to make it wider, or if there are other means....
11-26-2007, 12:13 PM
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Yeah, the Pikes Peak hillclimb car is crazy!! I think the Suzuki was a proposely built vehicle w/ twin engine and 4WD, I think... something crazy, I don't remember...
ORIGINAL: rcluke
i like this one more
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXAYR2&P=SM
my mate has one of these on his TT-01 :P
i like this one more
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXAYR2&P=SM
my mate has one of these on his TT-01 :P
11-26-2007, 12:16 PM
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Blue one is most likely 4mm.. (could be 5mm too)
Silverone would be 6mm... that'd give you extra 4mm total track width (both side)..
Tamiya aluminum clamp type hex are available in 4, 5, and 6mm thickness..
Tower would list the offset on the wheel... !!
Good luck!
ORIGINAL: Eman77
Ah, of course. A thicker drive hex to begin with would work. (Although I like my pretty blue alum stock ones). Not sure of the width that came with the TA05R - I'll have to check the manual tonight.
Well, I do know that HPI rims come with different offsets - Tower didn't actually list an offset (and it slipped my mind when ordering). In looking at HPI's site, I believe they are 0 mm offset (as the stock TA05R dish wheels are).
Good ideas, thanks!
Ah, of course. A thicker drive hex to begin with would work. (Although I like my pretty blue alum stock ones). Not sure of the width that came with the TA05R - I'll have to check the manual tonight.
Well, I do know that HPI rims come with different offsets - Tower didn't actually list an offset (and it slipped my mind when ordering). In looking at HPI's site, I believe they are 0 mm offset (as the stock TA05R dish wheels are).
Good ideas, thanks!
11-26-2007, 12:18 PM
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Very interesting, Hornet based! Ha!
