RC-Monster Forums  

Go Back   RC-Monster Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results

Showing results 1 to 25 of 25
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Trike
Forum: HPI Savage 08.17.2009, 03:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,497
Posted By Trike
I'm running 6s with the punch control set to 100%...

I'm running 6s with the punch control set to 100% and reduced the throttle curve. I've broken 5 rear diff pinions. I made sure they were shimmed properly each time I replaced it.

I now have the...
Forum: HPI Savage 07.15.2009, 12:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,933
Posted By Trike
help me interpret my 6s flux eagletree log

I'm running 2 3s 5000mah 20C/30C turnigy packs on my flux with a 20T pinion.
I have toned down the settings and throttle curve on the ESC.


100% punch control
lowest motor timing
reduced...
Forum: Brushless 07.13.2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,874
Posted By Trike
I thought airflow may have been an issue as well....

I thought airflow may have been an issue as well. When I noticed the issue couple races ago, I cut out the front and rear windows to get some better circulation through the chassis. I think airflow...
Forum: Brushless 07.13.2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,874
Posted By Trike
I had my 3rd race this past saturday, thinking...

I had my 3rd race this past saturday, thinking that the pinion rubbing against the can and the low motor timing on the medusa was causing my heat issues. I put in a 14t pinion and changed the timing...
Forum: Brushless 07.06.2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,874
Posted By Trike
I finally got a chance to remove the motor off...

I finally got a chance to remove the motor off the buggy and found out why it burned out.
As I was taking the grub screw off, I noticed it was a little loose, then I noticed that I couldn't get the...
Forum: Brushless 06.29.2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,874
Posted By Trike
I burned out my motor. overgeared?

I went out for my 2nd race with my Z-car conversion on saturday. Had a great day, Made 3rd in the B-main and got bumped up to the A main. 15mins into it, the motor seized.

my setup.
Medusa...
Forum: Buggy 01.27.2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
Thanks for the comment! I had to search around...

Thanks for the comment!
I had to search around for the part numbers for the springs, since I lost the packaging to them. But these should be it.

They're RC8 Bronze springs.
ASC89188 Team...
Forum: Buggy 01.27.2009, 12:56 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
Cool, I'm happy with it now. I'll have to switch...

Cool, I'm happy with it now. I'll have to switch wheels when I actually go race. Stuff gets caked on pretty good between the spokes. Here's a few pics before I start driving and racing it.
...
Forum: Buggy 01.21.2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
I'm just about done with the body. I'm going to...

I'm just about done with the body. I'm going to dye the wing black and get some black wheels for it. Here's a preview. Turned out pretty good, considering this is the first body i've ever painted.
...
Forum: Buggy 01.14.2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
I forgot to take some pics comparing them, I'll...

I forgot to take some pics comparing them, I'll to get some later. but here's what they look like on the buggy.

http://turborocco.com/gallery2/d/780-2/IMG_3870.JPG
...
Forum: Buggy 01.13.2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
Just an update. I ended up picking up some...

Just an update. I ended up picking up some associated brown (stiff) springs and used ofna spring retainers to hold them in. The stock upper retainer fits the springs fine, and the ofna ballend...
Forum: Buggy 01.09.2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
Hey Shark, Do you know if the kyosho springs...

Hey Shark,
Do you know if the kyosho springs would fit the z-car shocks? Just seeing if maybe I can get a set of kyosho springs and mod them to fit.
Forum: Buggy 01.09.2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
Thanks guys, I'll wait till hobby people gets the...

Thanks guys, I'll wait till hobby people gets the front back in stock. they have the rears in stock at the moment. I noticed the Zcar is $199 again!

I guess I wont be doing any jumps until I get...
Forum: Buggy 01.08.2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
Thanks for the tips! I might lay down the first...

Thanks for the tips! I might lay down the first color today.

I got the 6s pack yesterday, and it fits the tray. the width of the pack near the wires fits snugly in the tray and there's plenty of...
Forum: Buggy 01.07.2009, 01:49 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
yeah, I'll get some pics up when i'm all done....

yeah, I'll get some pics up when i'm all done. I've never painted a body before, so I'm not expecting it to turn out good or anything. But i'm picking up an airbrush today and using my 20lb co2 tank...
Forum: Buggy 01.07.2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
Sweet, are you liking the medusa? I hope the...

Sweet, are you liking the medusa?

I hope the battery fits in the tray! according to the site, the 6s battery dimensions are 145x45x39mm. I ordered the 45x168 tray.

After I tidy'ed up a bit last...
Forum: Buggy 01.06.2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
Sower, these are the stock shocks from the Z-car...

Sower, these are the stock shocks from the Z-car kit.

Mrz, I'm using a 15t pinion and I got it from here at Rc-monster. The motor is a medusa 36-60-1600. Going to run 6s. I went with Metalman's...
Forum: Buggy 01.06.2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
I got my parts in yesterday, I'm just about done....

I got my parts in yesterday, I'm just about done. Waiting for the M11 and DS1313 servo to show up. I just briefly fired it up with 3s and a FM radio I had laying around. I can tell this thing is...
Forum: Buggy 01.05.2009, 12:16 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
Got my Z car on saturday, finished putting it...

Got my Z car on saturday, finished putting it together last night. like other have said. The stock springs do feel soft. What weight oil did you guys put in the shocks? I used the big tube (forgot...
Forum: Buggy 01.02.2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
sorry, I should've been more specific. You guys...

sorry, I should've been more specific. You guys were discussing shock springs and colors. It seemed like you guys figured out that the hard springs are silver colored.
Forum: Buggy 01.01.2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
Mine should get delivered on saturday. I have...

Mine should get delivered on saturday. I have everything ordered for it. I decided to use a DS1313 for the steering servo. Once the stuff shows up from RC-monster, I can start completing it.

I...
Forum: Buggy 12.30.2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
I pulled the trigger. Ordered all that stuff from...

I pulled the trigger. Ordered all that stuff from rc-monster, except the heatsink.
Forum: Buggy 12.29.2008, 11:29 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
So I'm getting my list of stuff to get. here's...

So I'm getting my list of stuff to get. here's what I have so far.

Electric motor mount - LRP SX8-BX, SH Z-Car
5mm bore, mod1 pinion (15t)
MedUsa Products V2 36-60 Afterburner Motor (36-60-1600)...
Forum: Buggy 12.29.2008, 03:15 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
Awesome, Thanks for the list of setups Metal Man!...

Awesome, Thanks for the list of setups Metal Man! Your help will definitely save me time in choosing a good setup.

So to eliminate any potential fitment issues, i'll stay away from the combos.
...
Forum: Buggy 12.29.2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 96,388
Posted By Trike
Hi guys! I just ordered one of these. I've...

Hi guys!

I just ordered one of these. I've been wanting to do a 1/8 BL conversion, but was having a hard time spending 150+ for a used Hyper roller. I ordered the SH car for 199 from hobby people....
Showing results 1 to 25 of 25

 
Forum Jump






Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
vBulletin Skin developed by: vBStyles.com

Contact Us - RC-Monster Store - Archive - Top