i lied... i put it back in the truck and it let the genie out... :(

just got another addition, a used AirTronics M8 radio, its 75mhz FM which is what i run in the truck now but much nicer transmitter... 's got stuff like EPA, an LCD display, Dual rates, servo speed chraging jack, 10 model memory....and only $50 shipped
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...ead/M8/001.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...ead/M8/002.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...ead/M8/003.jpg

That's a GREAT deal! Is there a way you can find out (for me) if JR and Hitec RX's work with the M8? :yes: Also, if you find any more great deals on M8's or M11's lemme know! :mdr:

m11 are expensive as Hell, and any rx will work as long as its the same frequency. the only problem i see that the rx that comes with it has "s" connectors where the power and signal wires are flipped- might use my current rx

Actually, my XR3 wouldn't work with Airtronics RX's. :oops:

Genie only came out because you were rubbing on the esc too much man...

Looks like you finally got a good radio.:wink: Im thinking about the dx3r or a 3pk SE but I dont know if I need anything that advanced right now...

im getting a Dx3 here one of these days

Thanks guys, i just wan something that can be adjusted ;)

update, just received my transmitter battery.. 2500mah 3s lipo, levels out at about 12.2v which is perfect for the radio. POLY RC TAPS CAN FIT JST EQUIPPED BALANCERS!!! just need to cut the tab off of the top of the poly tap.

In the mail i have:
Airtronics M8 Radio-private seller
CVD rebuild kits- Tower hobbies
New battery heatshrink- Maxamps
Balancing connector for Transmitter- Maxamps
Mbx5t Wingmount- ebay
Axial 25mm Posts- My atomic
m3 Screws- My atomic


wont need the balancing taps now so if you do PM me




I had ordered a Ofna MBX wing mount and its too small, doesn't provide the height or setback that i had hoped for.

so i ordered a mugen peice.... pm me if u want just the mount- new unused



i cut a set of springs for the truck but now the springs dont even return the truck to ride height.. so back to full length springs and limiting straps for the time being.


pondering weather or not to dye my wing black

Be careful I am 99% positive you cannot use any reciever with the Airtronics transmitter. Remember there is positive and negative shift rx's and not all are compatible.

easy enought to switch the wires on the connector..:yes:

I am not talking about the servo leads, I mean the same reason you cannot use a Futaba RX with a JR transmitter.

i dont follow.

I think this deserves a new post :D
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...0912081458.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...0912081501.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...0912081503.jpg



works great, only thing is my lipo that i got for it dont fit... anyone need a 2500mah 3s lipo?

Bout time for a better radio eh?:wink:

ehh maybe, took me untill now to get it setup how i want it

I was the same when I got my first good radio. Its a big leap from standard am and fm setups...

Some more pics, and yes the m8 does work with futaba rx's :D

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...ad/M8/m8-2.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...ad/M8/m8-1.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...ad/M8/m8-3.jpg

Looks good. Still needs a rechargable TX pack.:yes:

problem is, ive had range issues using nimh x8 so i had to use 9x nimh to fix this (i had dead energizers which wouldnt hold their voltage.)

lipo = best option. u could do it if you can cut out that plastic bit and move anything which is housed in it at the moment, u may need 2 flat packs as the pack ive got is like a square (cost $16 from HC)

i dont know if i want to tear up the controller at the moment:whistle:

not hard to undo a few screws to see if theres anything important in the way. then u can re-assess the idea.

i tried... and failed- tried to make as much room as i possibly could, lipo was just tooo wide. so i ended up making an extension for the power connector inside the controller and mounting the lipo on the front portion of the radio's foot.. i know its not the cleanestsetup bbut it works like a charm:yes:


My latest dilema is battery placement..

Right now with the battery far back it makes for great wheelies but horrible handling:whistle:
A few options..

-mount the battery inlin with the chassis, the back resting agains the motor plate.. it moves the weight to the center of the truck and further forward.


-Mount the battery on the front of the truck, in front of the pinion and spur gear on top of the tvp's. weight is further forward by a longshot..


anyone have any input?