RC Petrol cars
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15 March 2002, 04:40 PM
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Ohh - I wanted to get that Kyosho body for this car - They look really good. Quite local to you Paul - use it all over really when I've got the time - the pics where taken near Burchetts Green, but Burnham Beeches is cool in the summer 
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15 March 2002, 04:45 PM
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never really used it off road
never really found anywhere big enough where in burnham beeches? i go there most weekends to run but couldnt think of some where to run a rc car. Must get it out again I haven't used it for over a year now last time I used it was in the snow and that was excellent 
just found out that they make the new shape body for mine my brother also has the electric version of that. Have you been to the track in slough?
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never really used it off road
never really found anywhere big enough where in burnham beeches? i go there most weekends to run but couldnt think of some where to run a rc car. Must get it out again I haven't used it for over a year now last time I used it was in the snow and that was excellent just found out that they make the new shape body for mine my brother also has the electric version of that. Have you been to the track in slough?[Edited by paulpalmer - 3/15/2002 4:47:15 PM]
15 March 2002, 04:50 PM
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Yeah I bought a Thunder Tiger Impreza (classic shape shell) and the thing absolutely guns it. My mates bought Kyosho ones and had to upgrade massively to get to the same speed yet both types as standard cost the same amount, £230.
This was the best place I could find and is where I bought my Thunder Tiger from - http://www.shrewsburymodels.co.uk/NITROP1.html
It is currently off the road as it needs a new cluth! Also upgrading to a 2 speed gear box to really get it shifting.
This was the best place I could find and is where I bought my Thunder Tiger from - http://www.shrewsburymodels.co.uk/NITROP1.html
It is currently off the road as it needs a new cluth!
Also upgrading to a 2 speed gear box to really get it shifting.
15 March 2002, 04:52 PM
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I have a Schumacher Nitro truck
The World's Most Powerful 1/10th Scale Truck
0-60 KPH 1.5 Seconds
2.1 BHP @ 30,000 rpm, 940 BHP per Ton
100 KPH Max Speed (Optional Gears)
2.9 Seconds Scale Standing 1/4 Mile
http://www.racing-cars.com/xtdesertstormR.asp
The 3 speed has just been released aswell
The World's Most Powerful 1/10th Scale Truck
0-60 KPH 1.5 Seconds
2.1 BHP @ 30,000 rpm, 940 BHP per Ton
100 KPH Max Speed (Optional Gears)
2.9 Seconds Scale Standing 1/4 Mile
http://www.racing-cars.com/xtdesertstormR.asp
The 3 speed has just been released aswell
kerbs and parked cars everywhere
15 March 2002, 06:38 PM
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I'm into them as well. I had a 2wd Schumacher DTM Merc, which was fun, but I'm limiting myself to the Tamiya 10th scale nitro, in the old shape at the mo. Just to be awkward, I get mine from Swan Model Trading in Singapore. Brilliant lot.
They're really into these mini (16th scale and smaller) r/c cars over there at the moment. They're tremenous fun. The gearing and motors are upgradable, and I've been told about some where you can now upgrade the chip. For goodness sake, an r/c car with an upgraded ECU. What next!.
The people who I import our emergency mobile phone chargers from are starting to trad in them soon. I'm happy to bring a few over if there's enough interest.
Josh
They're really into these mini (16th scale and smaller) r/c cars over there at the moment. They're tremenous fun. The gearing and motors are upgradable, and I've been told about some where you can now upgrade the chip. For goodness sake, an r/c car with an upgraded ECU. What next!.
The people who I import our emergency mobile phone chargers from are starting to trad in them soon. I'm happy to bring a few over if there's enough interest.
Josh
15 March 2002, 07:11 PM
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Yup sure am.
I own an HPI SNR 1/8 scale Scooby rally car, which I have just converted to run on tarmac.
2 speed box
5.5mm twin needle carb
Touring car springs
Adjustable suspension linkage set
Lightweight flywheel
Soft slick tyres
Boy, this baby really shifts now, quite a handfull at top speed (70mph) So need quite a large area to safely run her.
Not quite the same as the real thing, but oh wot fun!
Have also just finished building a Raptor Helicopter, and am due to run it in and learn how to fly it.
I have already started saving my pennys, cos I know I'm going to crash it several times before I get the hang of the thing, which if nothing else will be of great amusment to my mates. (They tell me they can't wait!)
Astro.
Might be interested. What are you selling?
Phil
[Edited by Barretts Motorsport - 3/15/2002 7:13:32 PM]
I own an HPI SNR 1/8 scale Scooby rally car, which I have just converted to run on tarmac.
2 speed box
5.5mm twin needle carb
Touring car springs
Adjustable suspension linkage set
Lightweight flywheel
Soft slick tyres
Boy, this baby really shifts now, quite a handfull at top speed (70mph) So need quite a large area to safely run her.
Not quite the same as the real thing, but oh wot fun!
Have also just finished building a Raptor Helicopter, and am due to run it in and learn how to fly it.
I have already started saving my pennys, cos I know I'm going to crash it several times before I get the hang of the thing, which if nothing else will be of great amusment to my mates. (They tell me they can't wait!)
Astro.
Might be interested. What are you selling?
Phil
[Edited by Barretts Motorsport - 3/15/2002 7:13:32 PM]
15 March 2002, 08:07 PM
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i,ve got a proper two stroke engine r/c marder made by fg i have loads of fun with it and have to go down to the local recreation field to use cos it,s so damn fast always pulss a crowd though but never any single mid twentys babes can,t think whythough 
16 March 2002, 12:11 AM
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Hello mate
I am selling a 1:8 scale 4WD racing car with performance engine, It is unused and worth about £1'000
I need to get £700.00 back on it.
Let me know quickly if your interested, I have a post in the for sale section, if you need to know more let me know there.
Thanks.
I am selling a 1:8 scale 4WD racing car with performance engine, It is unused and worth about £1'000
I need to get £700.00 back on it.
Let me know quickly if your interested, I have a post in the for sale section, if you need to know more let me know there.
Thanks.
16 March 2002, 01:56 AM
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Phil
I have recently bought a Hirobo ZTS Heli - save your crashes by leaning to fly on a simulator, I use CSM10, you can dial in the settings for your Raptor and use your transmitter to run the sim via a link cable to the PC. Good for practice when the weathers too crap to fly as well
cheers
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Have also just finished building a Raptor Helicopter, and am due to run it in and learn how to fly it.
I have already started saving my pennys, cos I know I'm going to crash it several times before I get the hang of the thing, which if nothing else will be of great amusment to my mates. (They tell me they can't wait!)
I have already started saving my pennys, cos I know I'm going to crash it several times before I get the hang of the thing, which if nothing else will be of great amusment to my mates. (They tell me they can't wait!)
cheers
Tim
16 March 2002, 10:47 AM
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Got a corrola kyosho 1/8th scale petrol .I haven`t got the time to use it.I have had it a couple of years but only used it about 10 times.Not had it running for about a year.
I paid about £500 for it brand new.
I will sell it if someone offers the right price.
I paid about £500 for it brand new.
I will sell it if someone offers the right price.
16 March 2002, 12:23 PM
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http://www.modelsportuk.com/ are one of the cheapest online suppliers of Nitro powered rc cars.
I just got my Schumacher truck back on the road and am having a tough time keeping it on 4 wheels.
Has anyone made any wheelie bars for rc cars before?
I swear this thing must do about 80mph, thankgod for Blackbush Airport
I just got my Schumacher truck back on the road and am having a tough time keeping it on 4 wheels.
Has anyone made any wheelie bars for rc cars before?
I swear this thing must do about 80mph, thankgod for Blackbush Airport
16 March 2002, 03:19 PM
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I have just found out the one I have runs in Nitro / Methanol mix.
Does this make a difference,
Are there versions that run on normal petrol and versions that run on Nitro or are they just the same?
Does this make a difference,
Are there versions that run on normal petrol and versions that run on Nitro or are they just the same?
16 March 2002, 03:42 PM
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AFAIK petrol rc cars can run on 'unleaded' and nitro powered cars can ONLY run on Nitro.
I haven't seen many 'petrol' cars around though.
I now use 20% nitro as opposed to 10% and that makes a huge improvement on power.
I haven't seen many 'petrol' cars around though.
I now use 20% nitro as opposed to 10% and that makes a huge improvement on power.
19 March 2002, 09:46 AM
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I went to a model shop yesterday for some advice, I recon I can be racing for another £50.00.
Where's the best circuits for these beasts.
I would imagine a Go Kart track would be needed.
Where's the best circuits for these beasts.
I would imagine a Go Kart track would be needed.
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