Started another exspensive hobby

[G1GY]

Originally Posted by kuatto

Well,I learned what happens when you plug the glow plug starter into the wrong plug on the starter box,you blow glow plugs,yep,only took 4 before I caught on($10 each)
After finally fixing that problem,I cant seem to keep it running,I need help.

If you ever come to Calgary, bring a car and I'll show you how to tune it fast and easy. Do you have an infra-red temp gun? Would be a great thing to get if you don't already have one.

[smellsfishy]

have a mirage thundertiger i haven't started since i started with the fish's, i do believe you have inspired, a former ground pounder/ mini motor head. thanks, oh yeah i bought mine for The Kids too. wink wink.

[kuatto]

I just had it for a run and all I can say is wow!!This thing is faster then I was exspecting.I can see me and my son having alot of fun with these cars.I looked at the new Hellfire and think after I get use to driving my GS Storm,I'll be getting one of those bad boys.

[smellsfishy]

OH OH you got the bug man, say goodbye to the contents of you wallet. HAHA just kidding.
one thing i found usefull is to buy spare parts anything that sticks out and vulnerable for destruction, just imagine what would be destroyed after it runs into a telephone post full out and buy that part. this way you don't have to wait for parts or call it a day after one run, like control arms etc.. Parts are cheap and waiting sucks. turns out i have to wait for a servo rebuild kit i'm so bumed.

[kuatto]

Oh yea,the bug has bit!!I didn't do too bad for prices so far.I picked up 2 GS Storm 1/8 nitro buggies for $400 came with a box of extras and upgraded motors,shocks and pipes.Then another $350 for battery box and all the start up tools and fuel.I just need another radio and servos to run the other car.I even installed a fail safe so it stops when it gets away from me.Can't wait untill morning

[smellsfishy]

not bad. i just used a spring on the throttle servoto prefent runnaway. i'm sure the are more common now but do yourself a favor and buy an fm 3ch based radio faster responce time. and get a heat gauge engine sleeve and pistons a $$$y

[kuatto]

I was just thinking about a temp gauge to see what the engine runs at.I had a good run today,found a local monster truck bashing spot,lots of jumps.I would love to have a radar gun just to see how fast it really is on the straight.I definitlyhave to get the other car running,just so I can have someone to run with.

[mark]

There's been advertisements from Mattel Hot Wheels for a radar gun.

Can't figure how they can offer a functional radar gun free for $50 of purchases but works on TV.

[kuatto]

Seen the website,told Krisdeann I have to have it,just so I know for sure if the car does 50mph
Learned a costly lesson today,don't let strangers drive your car A liitle guy came over all excited and asks if he could try the car,said ok,but I'll help you.While helping control the car,he ran it full speed(about 50)into a concrete wall....well he was sorry and I couldnt get mad at him,told him I could fix it.After a couple of hours of switching frontend parts from the second car,its all better.Now have to replace a full front suspension($$$)on the other car(I told Krisdeann,shouldn't be too pricey )

[G1GY]

Originally Posted by kuatto

Seen the website,told Krisdeann I have to have it,just so I know for sure if the car does 50mph

45 to maybe 48 mph is what you'll get. The 50 mph that the mfg's come up with is a good run at sea levell. (Unless you've done some serious mod's.)