| Subject | Date Asked |
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| scale sizes | 11/11/2009 |
Q: where can i find scale chart ( Biggest to Smallest)for gas and electric powered cars and trucks.
A: I've never seen a chart for this but I'll give you a basic list of avalable sizes. Gas - 1/4, 1/5, ...
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| Antenna for rc car | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Hey Matt, me again, ive found a new antenna in garage, with only one problem its not adjustable ...
A: hmmm...I've never tried that. I don't know if you can unscrew the screw or if it's permanently ...
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| My Twitching Electric R/C Car | 10/29/2009 |
Q: Hey Matt C, I have tuned up the th trim on my controller and the car is stationary, it accelerates ...
A: I don't know if you'll be able to find the exact one but you may want to research the different ...
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| My Twitching Electric R/C Car | 10/29/2009 |
Q: Hey Matt C, I have tuned up the th trim on my controller and the car is stationary, it accelerates ...
A: Hey, It sounds like you are getting some interference from something else or the batteries in the ...
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| hbxrival 1/10 scale rc car problems | 10/28/2009 |
Q: i have just bought a used 1/10scale rc car with problems. The batteries are both working fine, a bit ...
A: Possibly, yes. Depending on the type of receiver, it may be able to learn your transmitter's setup. ...
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| hbxrival 1/10 scale rc car problems | 10/27/2009 |
Q: i have just bought a used 1/10scale rc car with problems. The batteries are both working fine, a bit ...
A: Hey, Do you mean to change them on purpose or by accident? There shouldn't be a way to change ...
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| Toy Story RC Car | 10/27/2009 |
Q: My grandson has a Toy Story RC Buggy vehicle made by ThinkWay Toys. The controller (27 MHz) no ...
A: I'll be honest. I don't have any idea what kind of controller would work with this toy. I would ...
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| reverse switches on rc remote | 10/27/2009 |
Q: i was wondering what the reverse switches were on my rc remote control, i have changed them around ...
A: Oh hey again michael, I didn't see this other email and I already responded to your other one. It ...
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| hbxrival 1/10 scale rc car problems | 10/27/2009 |
Q: i have just bought a used 1/10scale rc car with problems. The batteries are both working fine, a bit ...
A: Great questions! The antenna shouldn't be much of a problem...the only issue may be that the range ...
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| R/c cars problems | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I just been given two nitro cars and have very little experience in what to do, The main problem i'm ...
A: It sounds like your car is running very lean, which means it is not getting enough fuel into the ...
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| remote controlled car powered by i-c engine. | 10/8/2009 |
Q: i am an engineering student,i want to build an r/c car with i-c engine,with ...
A: Please check out http://rcvehicles.about.com/od/diycars/Build_Your_Own_RC_Cars_and_Trucks.htm If ...
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| remote controlled car powered by i-c engine. | 10/7/2009 |
Q: i am an engineering student,i want to build an r/c car with i-c engine,with ...
A: It is beyond the scope of this service to provide you with step by step plans for building an r/c ...
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| rebuild | 9/29/2009 |
Q: i got a tamiya subaru impretza and an upgraded gear system built the car but cant seem to get the ...
A: Greetings from the States! There could be a few things wrong but I think you'll have no trouble ...
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| 1 36 raminator | 9/11/2009 |
Q: What is wrong if I turn my 1 36 raminator on and give it gas but it doesn't go and doesn't steer. ...
A: Hey Tyler, First, make sure your batteries are charged in both the transmitter and the truck. If ...
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| set idle on car | 8/25/2009 |
Q: My car runs great but tend to stall during decelration and about to stop for the turn around. I have ...
A: Hey Chris, It sounds like your truck just needs a little adjustment of the idle. When you hit the ...
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| engine starting | 7/14/2009 |
Q: my car worked well until the last period of time.when i try to turn my gas car on it does'nt work ...
A: It could be many things including the fuel mixture settings, how worn the piston is, corrosion ...
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| rc car stalling problem | 6/25/2009 |
Q: hey matt, i have a nitro evader st and have some trouble with the engine. first off, when i first ...
A: The engine rpm's going up when you have the brakes applied is a sure sign that you have the engine ...
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| Sportwerks chaos wont start | 6/23/2009 |
Q: it is a sportwerks chaos 1/16 scale and i ran 6 tanks threw it in all with break in and everything. ...
A: Your hobbyshop carries spray cleaner for sure or you can just get a spray degreaser/cleaner from an ...
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| rc car stalling problem | 6/21/2009 |
Q: hey matt, i have a nitro evader st and have some trouble with the engine. first off, when i first ...
A: Your truck is getting too hot. This is usually caused by the needles being set too lean, meaning ...
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| mayhem problem | 6/21/2009 |
Q: ok i am not new to rc. but this has me stumped. my mahem with switch on and remote on everything ...
A: Hey John, That IS weird! I would say it might be something to do with the throttle linkage or the ...
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| Sportwerks chaos wont start | 6/13/2009 |
Q: it is a sportwerks chaos 1/16 scale and i ran 6 tanks threw it in all with break in and everything. ...
A: If it was really dirty, you may want to go all out and take apart the entire engine. If you've ...
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| Sportwerks chaos wont start | 6/12/2009 |
Q: it is a sportwerks chaos 1/16 scale and i ran 6 tanks threw it in all with break in and everything. ...
A: There could be a few things wrong. The plug seems like it's probably not the problem. There's a ...
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| small rc cars modification | 6/9/2009 |
Q: i have a question about basic rc mechanics. the question is, i've been trying to put a tamiya motor ...
A: That's very tiny! Even the smallest servos I have used would be huge in that size car. Suspension ...
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| small rc cars modification | 6/8/2009 |
Q: i have a question about basic rc mechanics. the question is, i've been trying to put a tamiya motor ...
A: Yes, Changing the gears would accomplish that. Essentially, every car has at least two gears that ...
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| Nitro Rc Cars | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I give my Nitro rc car throttle, but the wheels don't spin, why? ANSWER: Hi Garrett, Well, it ...
A: Ok. You are probably on the right track. You should begin by disassembling the clutch to see ...
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| Madcap now driving me insane! | 5/28/2009 |
Q: It's me again! Since i last contacted you i've totally stripped the car down checked all of the ...
A: Hey Stu, Are you sure it's not just the tightness of the differential itself. I checked around the ...
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| Madcap still driving me mad!! | 5/17/2009 |
Q: Just a follow up question. I virtually stripped the entire car down, greased up all of the moving ...
A: Hey Stu, Well, it could be a lot of things causing the slipping. Sometimes it's as simple as a ...
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| Madcap driving me MAD!! | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I just recently bought an old madcap off ebay. As it was the first car i was bought as a kid i ...
A: Is the noise and roughness coming from anywhere specific on the car? The motor? Diff? I'm not ...
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| Losi Raminator brakes, grinding noise | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have a Losi Raminator 1/8 Nitro truck that grinds when full brakes are applied. I think the ...
A: I don't think it's the actual brake discs that are grinding. I would lean more toward the gears in ...
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| Losi Raminator brakes, grinding noise | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I have a Losi Raminator 1/8 Nitro truck that grinds when full brakes are applied. I think the ...
A: The grinding noise could be a few things. You should check closely with the engine not running to ...
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| rc truck | 5/13/2009 |
Q: just put a new gear in for the transmition and when i started the truck it will only go in reverse ...
A: I would try taking the transmission apart again to make sure there is no gunk in it and that all the ...
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| Motor burned out??? | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I purchased a traxxas rusler with the xl-5. I used it for a good 5 months and it stopped working. ...
A: That does sound like a motor problem. You may have a broken spring or worn brushes or a bad ...
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| transmission adjustment | 5/2/2009 |
Q: how can i keep my mini T from whipping around when i turn? is it a ball diff adjustment?
A: The problem could be that the ball diff is too tight which would not allow each rear wheel to spin ...
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| fastest remote control car | 4/27/2009 |
Q: What is the fastest remote control car?
A: Hey Lucas, If you're asking, what model can you buy that is the fastest? Then I would look at the ...
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| bonzer electric r/c | 4/7/2009 |
Q: hey mat, thanks again for the quick response. it would not let me ask another follow up. i pulled ...
A: Hey Steve, You're on the right track now! The different numbers allow only the matched pairs ...
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| electric r/c trucks | 4/7/2009 |
Q: my twins have 2 electric trucks that run on the 27 mhz. i am wanting to purchase 2 more trucks. if ...
A: I looked up the truck you have (I think) and found a picture of the receiver module. Check out this ...
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| electric r/c trucks | 4/6/2009 |
Q: my twins have 2 electric trucks that run on the 27 mhz. i am wanting to purchase 2 more trucks. if ...
A: Is the ch1 and ch2 changed by a switch or something? In many trucks, the crystals are replaceable ...
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| electric r/c trucks | 4/6/2009 |
Q: my twins have 2 electric trucks that run on the 27 mhz. i am wanting to purchase 2 more trucks. if ...
A: You didn't say what kind of trucks these but most 27Mhz systems have replaceable crystals that ...
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| no presure | 3/30/2009 |
Q: i have no presure in my pullstart why is this
A: There could be a couple reasons for this to happen. First, if the engine doesn't spin at all when ...
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| RE: | 3/24/2009 |
Q: how are different types of cars segmented demographically
A: That's difficult question to answer because the popularity of each type of car flucuates fairly ...
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| losi raminator, brakes | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Hay matt, I have 1/8 scale nitro losi raminator. It runs fine but everytime I hit the brakes it ...
A: That's puzzling. Can you tell me where the grinding noise is coming from? The brakes, tranny or ...
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| Can you use a 49mhz crystal set in a 27mhz transmitter? | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I've got some 49mhz zipzaps and other type rc cars that I'd like to mod, or they have a limited rx ...
A: I'm thinking that it will not work mainly because transmitters and receivers are matched together. ...
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| 4.6 Savage Nitro Truck | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 4.6 Savage and I am wanting to buy a 3-speed trans. upgrade. I would like to know how ...
A: The 3speed is not too bad. The instructions come with the kit or can be found online. The Crawler ...
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| how to fix my problem | 2/1/2009 |
Q: i turn it on it gos wright to full throttle and if you put the break on the throttle stays on full ...
A: The first thing I would check is the throttle orientation switch on the transmitter. It will have ...
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| wheels don't turn | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have Jada remote control police car. The wheels only turn left when I activate the remote. ...
A: The problem could be with the transmitter or with the electronics in the car. Neither of these are ...
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| Electric buggy | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I am considering getting an electric powered off-road, looking at Kyosho Lazer ZX5 readyset. Is it a ...
A: The ZX5 is a very nice vehicle. The shaft drive is solid and requires less maintenance than the ...
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| 1/8 scale monster truck engine problem | 1/5/2009 |
Q: hey, Just recently bought a monster truck 1/8 LOSI raminator online, but after the breakin ...
A: If you are sure that it is the aluminum part between the head and piston sleeve (and not the glow ...
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| 1/8 scale monster truck engine problem | 1/2/2009 |
Q: hey, Just recently bought a monster truck 1/8 LOSI raminator online, but after the breakin ...
A: There could be a couple problems going on here. First, make sure that the glow plug has a copper ...
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| mAh | 1/2/2009 |
Q: The stock battery in my RC plane is an Ni-MH rated at 8.4V, 300 mAh. Would it be permissible to ...
A: Absolutely. That would give you more runtime in your plane. You just need to be careful that the ...
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| nitro evader st with .18 engine | 12/12/2008 |
Q: my car was running until it got hot then was almost imposible to get started, so i bought a new ...
A: I would say it's not the piston and sleeve but more likely a clogged line, pressure leak somewhere ...
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| R/C Cars | 12/7/2008 |
Q: But i was wondering how much maintenence do they need and can a 14 year old Rev head handle fixing ...
A: 14 is a pretty good age to get an r/c car. I would suggest an electric car instead of a gas powered ...
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| no reverse | 11/17/2008 |
Q: we have a rarely used 2 year old new bright cadillac escalade. we tried to use it this past weekend ...
A: It sounds like there's a problem with the electronic circuit board inside the truck. Unfortunately, ...
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| car racing competitions with IC engine | 11/14/2008 |
Q: ! Can You please suggest me some car racing competitions at inter collegiate level involving ic ...
A: I don't know of any intercollegiate competitions of this type but there are many competitions ...
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| tamiya mini cooper | 10/16/2008 |
Q: just got my used mini cooper, took it for a spin but it seems that when i push up on the control's ...
A: Rounding off those screws is pretty common. With any r/c vehicle there will be maintenance ...
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| servos+motors | 9/19/2008 |
Q: i recently bought an rc kit with 4 servos and a 5 channel remote. i salvaged a rear drive motor and ...
A: In order to control the high electrical current of the motor you will need an electronic speed ...
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| gas | 9/15/2008 |
Q: im goin to get a rc gas 4wd magic wheel monster truck and i was needing to know if i just add ...
A: Hey Chris, It can get a little expensive if you run it that much. You'll get about 9-10 tankfuls ...
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| gas | 9/13/2008 |
Q: im goin to get a rc gas 4wd magic wheel monster truck and i was needing to know if i just add ...
A: First, gas r/c cars run on a nitromethane-alcohol mix (similar to what top fuel dragsters use). Blue ...
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| scale drawings | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have been building model boats to scale for many years but lately i have been trying to make some ...
A: I haven't seen any scaled down plans floating around either. It might be the case where you'll need ...
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| controller | 9/3/2008 |
Q: i have a 49 MHz controller and i just stoped working. how do i fix it or how do i switch my ...
A: According to the New Bright website, there are no replacement parts available. They only repair the ...
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| belt drive | 8/24/2008 |
Q: at present 11 tooth '5mm diam' pinion to a 140 tooth '65mm diam' main gear. are there any drives ...
A: To be honest, I don't know of anything specific that you could adapt in to that situation. There ...
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| more questions | 8/12/2008 |
Q: U have helped me out allot but i got one more question lol is there any special tools i need to work ...
A: Usually basic tools like small screwdrivers and wrenches are all you'll need. You may want to look ...
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| Building an RC Boat | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have an 31-cc, 2-stroke engine from a ryobi 725R weedeater. It's specs can be seen on page 25 of ...
A: You'll need a pretty big boat to accomodate that motor (probably at least 36" I would guess, but ...
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| r/c RNLI Severn Boat | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I recently bought this model and am disappointed with the speed. It has a twin motor propulsion ...
A: I would say that there's not much you can do that would be an easy way to get more speed. The craft ...
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| Question??? | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend's birthday is coming up this august and I know he loves RC cars,trucks, ...
A: Wow...what a supportive girlfriend! Awesome! First question, do you have any hobby stores in your ...
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| gas rc car | 6/25/2008 |
Q: can you help please
A: It sounds like the rear differential is worn out and slipping. This is pretty common and just ...
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| Electric rustler | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have the electric rustler, and I was wondering if you can lift them any way? because they are so ...
A: Hey Mike, Great question. Most vehicles can have their ride height changed pretty easily. This is ...
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| building a 3.5cc ic engine car | 5/22/2008 |
Q: ....i'm trying to build a 3.5cc ic engine car that is to be put up in a comptetion....theres still a ...
A: I would start by checking out websites that have forums that deal with r/c. A quick google search is ...
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| building a 3.5cc ic engine car | 5/16/2008 |
Q: ....i'm trying to build a 3.5cc ic engine car that is to be put up in a comptetion....theres still a ...
A: I would start by doing some research into the kinds of vehicles that are already produced by ...
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| powering an rc boat | 5/15/2008 |
Q: im new to this, first rc build. I have worked on VEX robots, a FIRST robot and a losi buggy, but ...
A: That sounds like an awesome project! Looking at the specs on the jet drives, I think they would be ...
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| rc truck | 4/25/2008 |
Q: hey. i started my truck and when it idles it idles high and the idol screw doesn't do nothing so the ...
A: It sounds like you need to adjust the linkage on the throttle servo or on the radio (or both). It ...
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| RC car motor problem | 4/24/2008 |
Q: have bought a 2nd hand Tamiya Madcap with Acoms IC AS-11 Servo, when i first charged the battery and ...
A: Ok Michael, If it works properly after you hold the back wheels then maybe you just need to make ...
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| RC car motor problem | 4/23/2008 |
Q: have bought a 2nd hand Tamiya Madcap with Acoms IC AS-11 Servo, when i first charged the battery and ...
A: It sounds like a fried speed controller. If possible, you should take it to your closest hobby shop ...
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| ethanol | 4/6/2008 |
Q: can I use ethano in any radio controlled vehicle. My son is going to attempt to make some for a ...
A: I would advise against it mainly because normal r/c vehicle engines run on a mixture of alcohol ...
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| RC plans | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Where can I find plans to build a RC truck from scatch?
A: Well, to be honest, I've never seen any. With all the great vehicles made these days I don't know of ...
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| Correct rating for a potentiometer | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My question isn't exactly related to R/C stuff, but this was the nearest forum to my subject that I ...
A: Hey Rich, Thanks for the question. Well, I think you'd probably be fine with either method. ...
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| Radio ranges | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have looked & looked online but I can't find a chart or get info on just how far the signals from ...
A: From what I've read, the 2.4 GHz models are supposed to be long range (3000 ft) but I've not heard ...
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| rc car | 3/16/2008 |
Q: my monster gt 4.60 was running good but now almost al the power is going to the front wheels its not ...
A: Certainly could be. Anything that puts drag on the rear drive or allows it to slip will cause that ...
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| Revo 3.3 will not fire | 3/16/2008 |
Q: Last year I was out for a last run and decided to run it real hard, as I did this the truck went ...
A: Well, it could be a few things. Did you tear down the carb at all this winter? I would make sure ...
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| truck goes crazy | 3/14/2008 |
Q: i have 1/10 scale 4wd battery powered race truck. When I turn on my controler it goes ...
A: Hey Chip, Has the truck ever worked properly? As far as I know the crystals should be identical ...
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| rc car | 3/13/2008 |
Q: my monster gt 4.60 was running good but now almost al the power is going to the front wheels its not ...
A: Let's try a few things. Does the truck roll easily if you just push it with your hand? Can you ...
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| truck goes crazy | 3/13/2008 |
Q: i have 1/10 scale 4wd battery powered race truck. When I turn on my controler it goes ...
A: Some more info on the brand/model of truck you have would be helpful. Common causes for this ...
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| RC ELECTRIC CAR | 3/12/2008 |
Q: hey my rc electric on road car has something wrong in it when i press the forward button all 4 ...
A: If your battery is fully charged, then there is probably something wrong with the motor or the wires ...
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| nitro truck off road | 3/7/2008 |
Q: . i started my truck for the first time. it started fine and then all of a sudden it started to ...
A: It sounds like your idle speed is a tiny bit high but other than that, it sounds normal. You need ...
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| homemade rc | 3/4/2008 |
Q: how can i make a chassis of an off road 4x4?
A: Hey Brad, You're probably going to need to make it out of aluminum. It would be best if you could ...
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| nitro rc car | 3/1/2008 |
Q: i need help i had my monster gt se.40 running and now i cant get it started at all. its brand new ...
A: First, smoke in the gas tank is normal. This comes from the exhaust that pressurizes the tank to ...
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| i need help | 2/24/2008 |
Q: iv been driving my smartech buggy that i just got a weak ago and all of a sudden i go to start it ...
A: It could be a bunch of things. It for sure sounds like it's not getting enough fuel so you may need ...
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| 4wd wheels won't move | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 4wd Tamiya nitro on-road Mini cooper Racing, and for some reason the car won't roll ...
A: I sounds like when the car was reassembled that one of the differentials was put in upside down. ...
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| how do you build rc car | 2/7/2008 |
Q: IM am 16 years of age and planing to build a RC car from scratch in my engineering Tec class. I can ...
A: I wouldn't worry too much about the servo. I've had some horrible crashes (including 50+ mph into a ...
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| how do you build rc car | 2/5/2008 |
Q: IM am 16 years of age and planing to build a RC car from scratch in my engineering Tec class. I can ...
A: Sounds like a great project! I would start by looking at how RC cars are normally built by a ...
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| i cant get my nitro rc running | 2/4/2008 |
Q: i had it running but i pretty much had to flood it and it ran for a wile then it stalled and the ...
A: Hey Ricky, It's not annoying at all. I know how frustrating it can be to try to tune an engine. ...
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| i cant get my nitro rc running | 2/3/2008 |
Q: i had it running but i pretty much had to flood it and it ran for a wile then it stalled and the ...
A: There could be a lot of different things wrong, some of them simple and others not so simple. It ...
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| looking for a transmitter | 1/27/2008 |
Q: i have a transmitter for my t-maxx 3.3 but i like the old type of transmitter better than the new ...
A: Oh, i see what you mean now. You are looking for a 2-stick transmitter. You could use an airplane ...
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| looking for a transmitter | 1/26/2008 |
Q: i have a transmitter for my t-maxx 3.3 but i like the old type of transmitter better than the new ...
A: Sean, I would check out ebay or a similar site for the transmitter you are seeking. I'm not sure ...
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| 4wd nitro buggy off road | 1/20/2008 |
Q: hi matt i just got this car all is good but now when i apply the breaks it stalls out i have tried ...
A: Usually that means one of two things, the idle screw is not set high enough (but you said you ...
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| 4wd truck drive line seems to be locking up. | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I have a TowerTerror 4wd truck and the wheels/drive line seems to be locking up. I can get it ...
A: Well, the first thing you can try to do is this: Set the truck on a flat surface. Turn the ...
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| gears | 1/15/2008 |
Q: i have a 12 volt, 3.2 amp, 6000rpm electric motor. it has alot of torque(donot konw the exact ...
A: If tensioned correctly, a toothed belt system will be fine and handle anything you throw at it. ...
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| gears | 1/13/2008 |
Q: i have a 12 volt, 3.2 amp, 6000rpm electric motor. it has alot of torque(donot konw the exact ...
A: You might want to try to adapt some gears out of a power drill or some other electric tool. Are you ...
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| rc car transmitter | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I bought an rc car from a thrift shop. 1969 Camaro 1:6 scale Radio Shack Power Tour. It didn't have ...
A: The key will be figuring out what frequency the car receiver is using. Usually cars run on a few ...
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| what | 1/7/2008 |
Q: what is meant by an engine rechromed on a r/c ford focus car
A: Well, I really don't have enough info here but I'll give it an educated guess. My guess is that the ...
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| fuel | 10/28/2007 |
Q: i have an rc car and the fuel is 15% but i have fuel that is 25 %,what would happen if i put the 25% ...
A: The engine will generally run hotter and may provide a small gain in performance at the expense of ...
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| rc truck | 10/3/2007 |
Q: thanks
A: I would check out the FAQ at Himoto's website first. http://www.himotoracing.com/index.php?main=faq ...
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| Nitro-Gas RC Boats | 9/2/2007 |
Q: Can you direct me to a website that will be helpful in making plans to building Gas Powered RC ...
A: I don't have anything specific for this but I would spend some time in some of the online forums and ...
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| battery charger | 7/27/2007 |
Q: will a charger of less than the rated battery voltage charge it at all or will it just take longer? ...
A: The charger will charge the battery a bit but never fully, no matter how long you leave it on. The ...
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| car | 7/5/2007 |
Q: 3 years old and was not used very much. how do you ujust the high and low needles and where should ...
A: The needles will vary by manufacturer but are located on the carb somewhere. Here is an article ...
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| stalling | 6/30/2007 |
Q: when i try to start my car it starts but then stalls i got it to go for about 2 minutes but then it ...
A: There could be a number of reasons for the car to stall out. It could be that the high and low ...
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| 4wd RC cars | 6/27/2007 |
Q: Please answer my question if you can.. I'm new to RC hobby and still trying to find a model that ...
A: I think your options are going to be limited to 1/10th scale vehicles like the Tamiya Rising Storm, ...
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| Big Twin Truckzilla | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have a big twin truckzilla. My problem is that i can start both engines but the truck will not ...
A: It sounds like you have a problem with the transmission or some other part of the drivetrain. If ...
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| engine | 6/23/2007 |
Q: i ran it in on a rich mix 2 1/2 turns and for the first tank it was fine, i then ran another tanks ...
A: Hey Daryl, No, you haven't broken anything. First, make sure the pressure line hasn't come off ...
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| Weed Eater Engine Conversion | 6/15/2007 |
Q: My father just gave me an old weed eater we had around the house. Do you know of any web sites where ...
A: The only cars I know of that use engines similar to a weed eater are 1/5th scale cars. Those kits ...
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| running in time | 6/7/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: Hey, I usually break-in engines with 4-5 tanks. Just make sure you let in cool down ...
A: A starter box would make things alot easier as it can spin the motor faster and for a longer ...
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| Jeep | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I have a New Bright Jeep Rubicon. it used to have a lot of power but now it has hardly any. its ...
A: It could have sand in the motor or just bad batteries...it's hard to say. Since the New Bright ...
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| running in time | 6/6/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: Hey, I usually break-in engines with 4-5 tanks. Just make sure you let in cool down ...
A: Every engine is different and it will be usually need to be retuned everytime you run it because ...
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| running in time | 6/6/2007 |
Q:
A: Hey, I usually break-in engines with 4-5 tanks. Just make sure you let in cool down completely ...
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| R/C Car | 6/6/2007 |
Q: i have this off road r/c buggy 2 wheel drive, it runs fine and stuff but when ever i hit the brake ...
A: The idle should be enough to keep the engine running but not enough that it will spin the wheels ...
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| R/C Car | 6/4/2007 |
Q: i have this off road r/c buggy 2 wheel drive, it runs fine and stuff but when ever i hit the brake ...
A: You probably just need to turn the idle adjustment screw in a little to increase the idle speed. ...
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| RC cars on alternative fuel | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I have a project for one my classes where we have to build an RC car that runs on something other ...
A: That's a great project! Hmmm. Most RC cars run on an alcohol/nitromethane mix. You might be able ...
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| battery charger | 5/13/2007 |
Q: how long do you charge a 7.2v 620 mah ni-cad battery pack for with a 7.2v 250mah charger but without ...
A: Calculating roughly in my head I'd say it should be full in 3 hours or so. But it should be safe ...
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| Nitro engine won't run | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a brand new Pro Boat hydroplane. I filled the fuel tank and the boat ran fine ...
A: I would start by checking the glow plug. Pull it out and hold it in your fingertips against the ...
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| Different gas percent on a rc car | 4/19/2007 |
Q: Ok I just got 2 rc cars and one uses 30 percent gas and the other 20 percent gas and can I use the ...
A: Yes, you can use 30% in both, or 20% in both without much trouble. I would suggest you use 20% in ...
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| wrong fuel | 4/11/2007 |
Q: what would happen if you put the airplane "green" fuel in a rc car that uses the "red" fuel. will it ...
A: I think I would need more information than green and red. What brands of fuel are you talking about ...
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| painting rc models | 4/1/2007 |
Q: i have an electric hydroplane boat. I'm trying to paint it like those of the 50's. How do i paint ...
A: There probably is no easy way. You'll probably need to use both an airbrush and a regular brush to ...
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| Engine for Chief Aircraft Extra 300S 140 ARF | 3/31/2007 |
Q: if the manufacturer recommends an engine 2c: 108-160; or 4c: 120-140 ...
A: This plane is only for gasoline engines. Airplanes are not my specialty so I do not know the ...
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| T-Maxx and Revo | 3/18/2007 |
Q: I'm am looking into buying a gas powered car and i've narrowed it down to a T-maxx 3.3 and a Revo ...
A: Sorry this took so long, Mark. I was out of town and forgot to suspend questions from AllExperts. ...
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| prop and electric motor. | 2/11/2007 |
Q: Please, can you tell me which one of the following is true if i use a smaller prop (almost 1/2 size) ...
A: Airplanes are not my specialty but there are others at allexperts that can help you. Just check the ...
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