REDisFASTER

1.5HP doesn't sound too bad. Are your tires bald?

If you're running on the track, be sure to loosen your slipper clutch, it'll absorb the engine's initial engagement to prevent some wheelspin.

stasoccerkid

um there brandnew dirt hawgs and i was driving in the grass

REDisFASTER

how many turns out from full-compression is your slipper clutch nut?

EDIT: Wait, you say Dirt Hawgs? That's your reason... Dirt Hawgs are NOT track racing tires, you're not going to get any traction with that type of tire on your local track. Usually, you'd need some type of pin tire... You know, the kind that'll last 10 minutes if you drive it on the pavement.

stasoccerkid

right now my slipper is 2 1/2 turns out and i was driving in the grass
yea i know that you use pins on the track but how long do that last cuase tires are about $18 at my LHS
and here is will ill be raceing
http://www.dirtburners.org/Pictures/...5/Default.aspx

REDisFASTER

Well, with a properly adjusted and setup slipper and diff, it should last quite some time. Tires are about $18 over here for a pair as well. I know it doesn't sound 'cheap', but in racing, nothing really comes cheap Either bash and have fun with the dirt hawgs on or off the track (no racing), or drop cash on the tires. Just be sure to take 'em off before you go bashing on the pavement again. Don't cheap things out

For pin tires, ask what the local stadium truck racers are using, that's your best bet.

But remember, doing things right is never cheap. And, doing things cheap is never right.

Good luck!

Checkpointracer

Eh the .12 TZ is considerably more then what I what to spend. I don't need MONSTER power just something that will do nicely for club racing.

stasoccerkid

thanks for the help but one more question will the slide carb work on the gt2 and since it has 1.5 hp will i need to strengthen anything up or can the trans handle it (i wil be racing and bashing (might make a difference))

DaveThePainter

Man what did you do to that body,Has so many holes you should just take off body lol.

kxbeastrider

www.carolinasrc.com
and then click on community. It will have an area that lists all the tracks as well as a forum for each track.

Link to all the tracks in NC and SC. There is one in Mt Airy if I am not mistaken. Also there is my home track in Lexington, NC.

-bryan

McFly505

Here's some eye candy for you guys.






Scott

stasoccerkid

^what motor is that and what header and pipe is that thanks and if i get a .12tz do i have to use a starter box
thanks

Toki

Does anyone know where i can get all metal gearing for the gt2

REDisFASTER

I would definately NOT recommend going that way... You'll end up breaking a LOT of other parts, and/or prematurely damaging your engine from the lack of 'give' from the gears... You're better to strip $15 gears than to break $50+ worth of parts...

Judging from the logo, its a rear-exhaust Dynamite-branded header and pipe. If you get the .12TZ, you WILL need a starter box. No questions asked, no pullstarts. Its a race-bred engine, its not a 'toy' engine like the RTR engine, so you've also got to maintain it better and condition it more frequently than you would an RTR or low-end engine.

Toki

REDisFASTER do you still think that would be the case with a O.S. 18 tz motor?

McFly505

Any of the TZ engines are gonna give you way more power than you bargained for. TRUST ME.

There is a reason for all that aluminum/titanium on my truck.


OS power ROCKS.


Scott

REDisFASTER

The .18 TZ? Yes. TZ's are usually the higher-end engines.

For the best-bang for the buck, side exhaust, pull-start powerhouse, the OS .18CV-RX is MORE than enough. All you would need is an NTC3 clutch nut to put on the threaded shaft after you install the flywheel, and you can install the clutch bell. (NTC3 clutch nut is about $5 from Tower)

The .18CV-RX is $110 @ Tower.

stasoccerkid

thanks but is there anyway i can use a pull start on that engine/ or any good race engine

1FastGT2

Hey McFly I also have the same shocks as yours but your rear shock bodies seem to have way more thread on them for adjusting. Just wondering if you knew why?

Toki

yeah i am hoping for the power and i am going 18 so i feel the tz is a better choice than the cv. i know the bottem end is going to be crazy. i was hoping someone would know a good spur and bell to get to get the wheels down and a little more top end.i do not race i only bash?

McFly505

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Don't know why. They are the shocks that came with the truck.


Scott

mallethead

Iam new to nitro rc . Bought a rc10gt2 seems like it handles well . The problem is me friend has a Rustler. It out runs me like I'm sitting still. I have a need for speed . I'm thinking of putting in aa small track in the back yard . (1/2 acre) Any help would be great .

REDisFASTER

Well, $110 and $5 can nab you an O.S. .18CV-RX engine an an NTC3 clutch nut (you need it because the 18CV-RX has a short threaded shaft). Its got more than enough power to pounce all over a 3.3 Rustler.

Those prices are from Tower, btw.

1FastGT2

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fusebmx13

what is faster? a firestorm or a gt2? both stock acceleration and top end. i am a basher so i think im going with the firestorm.

REDisFASTER

You're asking in a GT2 thread, so about 95% of us will recommend the GT2 for you, for obvious reasons... The GT2 can bash, as well as perform like a monster on the track.

Firestorm... Well... I can't really say anything about the Firestorm