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Forum: BRP SC18 Discussion 11-08-2004, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,897
Posted By RAFster
Steelhead, If you have't moved on getting...

Steelhead,

If you have't moved on getting the SC18, you should look at the new SC18V2. It is faster and setup for 2/3A cells and features a Tplate. Very nice car and much better through the...
Forum: BRP SC18 Discussion 11-08-2004, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,985
Posted By RAFster
I'm wondering if Mondo built it as well. The...

I'm wondering if Mondo built it as well.
The Xray M18 maybe fun but out of the box the SC18 will blow his mind if everything is moving freely and it is setup correctly.

The blue fiberglass SC18...
Forum: BRP SC18 Discussion 08-10-2004, 12:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,985
Posted By RAFster
Mondo, Any progress on the SC18? You...

Mondo,

Any progress on the SC18?
You ought to put it together. It will surprise you.
Rumor of a SC18 V2 about to be unveiled...

RAFster
Forum: Micro RS4 Parts and Hop-Ups 08-09-2004, 12:00 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 38,451
Posted By RAFster
Maybe you should go back a few pages and see that...

Maybe you should go back a few pages and see that he said:
"Well..... I made 96 km/h on the track. "
My mistake on the brushless vs 480BB.

"....like real micros have..." hahaha
Real Micros...
Forum: Micro RS4 Parts and Hop-Ups 08-08-2004, 11:21 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 38,451
Posted By RAFster
I think he was saying that the 100 was km/h not...

I think he was saying that the 100 was km/h
not miles per hour.
100 km/h is 62.2 mph.
That can be reached without huge money.
100mph is going to be real difficult with a micro.
Especially...
Forum: Micro RS4 Parts and Hop-Ups 08-02-2004, 02:41 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 38,451
Posted By RAFster
You guys must not understand speed racers...often...

You guys must not understand speed racers...often eeking out that last couple MPH will be very expensive and difficult.
Read some texts on the Salt Flat racers and what they have done to slip out 5...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 01-15-2004, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,805
Posted By RAFster
BRP vs Micro vs M18

A new motor for the BRP is relatively cheap and the Orange fronts and Blue Rears work well on most carpettracks. Then you put traction additive on them to adjust handling and traction needs.
A set...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-29-2003, 02:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,112
Posted By RAFster
I have the Great Planes 280BB motor and it is...

I have the Great Planes 280BB motor and it is Much slower compared to a Speed 300 on 7.2V. As Blind said, it comes alive as more voltage is applied and handles it better than the Speed 300. On 9.6V...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-20-2003, 05:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,249
Posted By RAFster
Hank at HobbyTalk talked to the manufacturers...

Hank at HobbyTalk talked to the manufacturers into developing the system for RC cars. He posted a new thread on the 18th. He saw the original RC system at the Chicago Hobby show.
He is currently...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-20-2003, 11:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,249
Posted By RAFster
There was an introduction at one of the big hobby...

There was an introduction at one of the big hobby shows of a new telemetry system for RC airplanes that tracked many different things and you could download it all to a computer when you landed. It...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-20-2003, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,189
Posted By RAFster
The wire needed for winding motors is Magnet...

The wire needed for winding motors is Magnet wire. It has a protective coating on it as was mentioned. If you measure the diameter of the wire in several places you can then look up that diameter to...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-19-2003, 11:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,189
Posted By RAFster
Chubby

Speaking of the Peak Chubby, I noticed RCBoyz has them in their clearance area for about $14.50.
I guess it is finally appropriately priced given it is only a stock Mabuchi 370 with a capacitor...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-19-2003, 10:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,122
Posted By RAFster
RAD bodies

Our club used RAD F360 bodies for a Ferrari Challenge race this past fall. They were great bodies with excellent handling. I also have personally the Lambo SE and CLK GTR.
They are all great bodies....
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-14-2003, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,487
Posted By RAFster
Bushings on most stock motors are typically...

Bushings on most stock motors are typically oilite bushing material which is impregnated with lubricants under pressure. The material will absorb some lubricant from lubing the bushings after...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-14-2003, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,487
Posted By RAFster
tuned motors

Depends on who tunes it.

United RC distributes the Krystal3 and they tell you what they do on their website. www.unitedrc.com
http://urc.planetrocke.com/store/product.asp?ID=28

They don't...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-13-2003, 09:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,487
Posted By RAFster
Big Block > Team Orion Big Block or Peak Chubby...

Big Block > Team Orion Big Block
or Peak Chubby
or Graupner Speed 300 6v + some capacitors
or Wattage 370 + capacitors
or Mabuchi 370 (origiinal manufacturer...)

Then you get into the tuned...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-11-2003, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,064
Posted By RAFster
Typically it is with each race sequentially...

Typically it is with each race sequentially ordered in terms of race finish.
A main finishers own the most points, followed by B, etc.
The Top Qualifier earns an extra point for that. The 1st place...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-11-2003, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,064
Posted By RAFster
Local Hobby Shop that races MiniZs did a mini...

Local Hobby Shop that races MiniZs did a mini LeMans format race and they had a blast but things had to be adjusted as they broke new ground doing this kind of race. They had pit stops and everything...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-11-2003, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,064
Posted By RAFster
"Crack the whip" I have more commonly is...

"Crack the whip" I have more commonly is generally referred to as a "Knockout race". I've seen this used in a series of races and I've seen a variation of this when you have a pit area built into...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-09-2003, 12:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,749
Posted By RAFster
If you don't have them, alloy front steering...

If you don't have them, alloy front steering knuckles and steel dogbones.

A ball differential for the rear or front and
rear if you can afford them.
Not all brands are created equal. In fact...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-08-2003, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By RAFster
If your car was in the air headed down to the...

If your car was in the air headed down to the bottom of a cliff you would wish your car had brakes and reverse in the air as well as on ground. :D Since airplanes don't need reverse, generally...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-08-2003, 09:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,749
Posted By RAFster
More expensive radios....

I know what you are saying guys! Cash isn't easy to come by for most people. Seriously, being able to adjust the end points so you don't overdrive the steering and having the ability to adjust the...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-07-2003, 11:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,749
Posted By RAFster
The Futaba 2PL or the Magnum Jr. would be a...

The Futaba 2PL or the Magnum Jr. would be a better choice. You should get a radio that has adjustable end points and dual rates for the steering. The Magnum Jr. FM radio has all of the above plus...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-05-2003, 01:10 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,912
Posted By RAFster
Rabid Chihuahua vs Krystal3?

Hey, sorry for the off topic question but I noticed the Rabid Chihuahua mentioned in ALapDown's signature.
How does this motor compare to the Krystal3 motor?
Is the Rabid Chihuahua modified or...
Forum: Micro RS4 Discussion 11-05-2003, 12:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,728
Posted By RAFster
I've used the Futaba MC230CR with good results....

I've used the Futaba MC230CR with good results. It is around $50 new. It is easy to setup and handles micro sized to stock 05 sized (10th scale) motors just fine. It is a good sport ESC. It can...
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