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Forum: General Discussion 04.20.2007, 12:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,686
Posted By xjbebop
I really like the 'style' of the new Spektrum,...

I really like the 'style' of the new Spektrum, but...
I just got my new React yesterday. It's not quite perfect, but it sure is sweet!
---NO ANTENNA!!! :027:
Forum: General Discussion 04.17.2007, 01:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,239
Posted By xjbebop
aren't the A123's rated at 6.6v? how does that...

aren't the A123's rated at 6.6v? how does that work?
Forum: General Discussion 04.16.2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,239
Posted By xjbebop
I saw that a lot of the peeps over at BYT...

I saw that a lot of the peeps over at BYT recommend Apogee packs for bashing.
What do you guys think / recommend?
Forum: General Electric 04.15.2007, 12:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,045
Posted By xjbebop
I've already been running the 5700 for awhile,...

I've already been running the 5700 for awhile, and I'm -not- racing...
I'm not after 'insane' speeds, I want it to be drivable. It's almost out of control w/ the 4200 stick packs...
Forum: General Electric 04.14.2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,045
Posted By xjbebop
Question Lipo advice needed...

I'm almost ready to make the jump from NiMH to Lipo. I want to start w/ my Losi xxxt w/ MM 5700.
I've got a Vision peak ultra charger (and a Hyperion EOS5i on the way).

What would you recommend...
Forum: General Discussion 04.11.2007, 11:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,547
Posted By xjbebop
here's what RPM has to say about it: ...

here's what RPM has to say about it:
http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/faq/airholes.htm

...I think I like the slit idea better though...
Forum: General Electric 04.11.2007, 11:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,723
Posted By xjbebop
Hyperion EOS 5I ac/dc charger?

Anybody using this charger? I'm having trouble finding much info on it.
Chris @ CBP recommended it .
I've got a new Emaxx and want a charger that will charge [2] 6 or 7 cell Ni-mh packs at the same...
Forum: General Questions 04.09.2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,081
Posted By xjbebop
got the new servo/saver installed. definite...

got the new servo/saver installed. definite improvement! I wouldn't call it night&day difference, but it's stronger than it was (stock). if I was being picky, I'd like it a little stronger still and...
Forum: General Questions 04.06.2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,081
Posted By xjbebop
Good info! Thanks!! I hadn't heard of the...

Good info! Thanks!! I hadn't heard of the Kimbrough saver. I picked up each of these at my lhs on the way to work for $45 total. I'll get 'em installed tonight or tomorrow and report back.
Forum: General Questions 04.06.2007, 01:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,081
Posted By xjbebop
I've seen that the proline saver is still...

I've seen that the proline saver is still available. any other choices besides the ue (?) one for $90???
Forum: General Questions 04.06.2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,081
Posted By xjbebop
Thanks for all the info guys! It's appreciated...

Thanks for all the info guys! It's appreciated :027:

Q: about the slow steering - will a better servo cure it, or just a servo saver, or will I need to upgrade both??
It's especially frustrating...
Forum: General Questions 04.05.2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,081
Posted By xjbebop
oh wow...it's only $90!? I expected more. so...

oh wow...it's only $90!? I expected more.
so which end gets the new driveshaft? I assume that everything else (stock) bolts right up? does it come w/ hold down straps, or is everyone using the...
Forum: General Questions 04.05.2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,081
Posted By xjbebop
you guys are a bad influence :005: ...I...

you guys are a bad influence :005:

...I want to run as much stock as I can...for awhile. I've already spent too much right now also. We'll see how long I can hold out...

I know I won't be able...
Forum: General Questions 04.05.2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,081
Posted By xjbebop
the problem is where the wires exit the...

the problem is where the wires exit the center-endcap of the packs. other than that, they would fit, but the screw-post started slicing thru the insulation (yikes!). so.....
what I've done for the...
Forum: General Discussion 04.04.2007, 12:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,988
Posted By xjbebop
update

Well, I drank the kool aid and bought an Emaxx at RCX last weekend.
I switched plugs and made a jumper to run on one battery (I was curious about the half-speed thing). Got it set up and ran it on...
Forum: General Questions 04.03.2007, 01:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,081
Posted By xjbebop
Fitting new batteries in old trays?

I finally bought a new Emaxx this weekend :027:
I was getting it set up to run, almost ready, then I found...
my ep4200 stick packs don't quite fit into the battery trays! :026:

I understand...
Forum: General Electric 03.30.2007, 01:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,324
Posted By xjbebop
Yes, I'm definitly going to check into a 977....

Yes, I'm definitly going to check into a 977. That just makes the most sense for my needs...
Forum: General Discussion 03.28.2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,988
Posted By xjbebop
Thank you....very much! That was the kind of info...

Thank you....very much! That was the kind of info I was hoping for.
I was having a hard time with the notion that a new Emaxx was going to "self destruct in 5 seconds..." (mission impossible...
Forum: Castle Creations 03.28.2007, 12:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,524
Posted By xjbebop
fwiw...

I recently put a MM 6900 in my xxxt. It turned out to be "overkill" for sure!
I swapped out to a 5700 which is much better, but I still have to be very gentle on the trigger in loose dirt.
I geared...
Forum: General Discussion 03.27.2007, 11:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,988
Posted By xjbebop
how is it then that they sell so many of these...

how is it then that they sell so many of these and that they are so popular if they are so crappy out of the box??
Would I be better off biting the bullet and going nitro? An associated MGT isn't...
Forum: General Discussion 03.27.2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,988
Posted By xjbebop
ok, after thinking this thing through some more,...

ok, after thinking this thing through some more, my question right now is:

If I bought a stock emaxx and drive it for fun (not trying to kill it), will it hold up for awhile or is it just going to...
Forum: Crawlers/Scale Vehicles 03.27.2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,223
Posted By xjbebop
Nice! ...that thing would be fun to go along...

Nice! ...that thing would be fun to go along with the real xjbebop...
Forum: General Discussion 03.26.2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,988
Posted By xjbebop
OK.....cool. Anyone know when these new G3 kits...

OK.....cool.
Anyone know when these new G3 kits will be available??
Forum: General Discussion 03.26.2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,988
Posted By xjbebop
Why is e-revo better??? Not being nasty, I just...

Why is e-revo better???
Not being nasty, I just don't know...
Forum: General Electric 03.26.2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,324
Posted By xjbebop
no lipo's. I'm sticking w/ Ni-mh's for awhile. 6...

no lipo's. I'm sticking w/ Ni-mh's for awhile. 6 cell / 7 cell packs as I've got an xxxt and I'm probably going to get an e maxx soon.
I've got [3] 6 cell packs (2- 4200 and 1-3600) that have to...
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