The Radio / Remote Control Cars Thread. (RC)

kapiljolly79 · 19th February 2009, 15:22

Well, there is a lot that come along with the word setup. Moving to a rally type tyre is one, changing te suspension geometry with the caster and camber setups is also very important and acheivable easily. Toe adjustments and also the right setup for the shocks. Just like a real car, the changes done will get your car to perform the way you like.

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Originally Posted by mail4ajo

Thats interesting. Will getting a rally type tyre and increasing clearance be enough?

mail4ajo · 21st February 2009, 09:11

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Originally Posted by iceman91

Ajo, try what Mura has said, it will work.
basically now that the engine has set you can tune it for your purposes.

Its running pretty fine. OS A3 is the right plug, spot on for our conditions and my fuel. No flooding or over rich symptoms. Ran another 2 tanks early morning today.

Adjusted the idle as per Mura - perfect.

The truck brakes without cutting the engine. Braking feel is not all that great. I remember the Hellfire's brakes gave good feedback. Any tips to better it. I dont want to play with the linkages without proper guidance.

mura · 21st February 2009, 11:46

The Hellfire and all Truggies/buggies have a center diff, so braking will be more composed and in line because you can adjust front - rear bias.Your truck AFAIK does not have a center diff so it will be a bit jittery and mostly will be like a switch - either no brakes or it will lock up.

If you spill fuel on the brake discs they will be very poor, so clean the discs using sand paper if you suspect you have fuel on them.

Try to drive with minimal braking and use the throttle to steer out of corners.

extreme_torque · 21st February 2009, 13:49

guys.. any good shops in delhi where I can go and have a look around!

manu7781 · 21st February 2009, 14:44

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Originally Posted by extreme_torque

guys.. any good shops in delhi where I can go and have a look around!

You can go to ModalArt in Select city walk in Saket. Or you can go to HPI delhi distributor. If you want I can PM you the details.

stain_619 · 21st February 2009, 21:57

hey ppl

Happy to c the forums back running.
I have managed to save up a little cash and am looking to get an electric rc.
Since HPI are now in india could anyone tell me the rates for the rc cars.

I have heard e-firestorm 10t is a good car for bashing n racing. I dont think i could afford the e-firestorm flux right now. But is it possible to upgrade the e-firestorm to brushless motors.

Anybody own a e-firestorm 10t, what is it good for n what isnt it gud for????

Awaiting replies thanks
Austin

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mail4ajo · 22nd February 2009, 11:29

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Originally Posted by stain_619

But is it possible to upgrade the e-firestorm to brushless motors.

You will also have to replace the ESC and go for a better power source, so makes sense to start with the flux. You always have the power at your disposal rather than get bored soon. Thats my policy.

mura · 25th February 2009, 00:53

I just got a Hobao Hyper 12 Mini ST.

Hobao Racing - Hyper 12 Mini ST RTR Radio Control Truggy

Planning to fit a .21 engine and see how fast it can go. Expecting 80-90Kmph.

Also got a XRAY NT1 with a RB Racing V15.

mail4ajo · 25th February 2009, 10:52

Mura, how do you get to know about these makers like Hobao? The chassis design looks very very similar to a Ofna truggy(not sure of the name).

XRay is popular in the Pro circles. Where did you get them? It would be great to see a full list of your rides on the thread with images if its ok with you.

mura · 25th February 2009, 17:00

Hobao = Ofna

OFNA Racing

XRAY i got from Singapore, i know the XRAY distributor very well.

mail4ajo · 25th February 2009, 18:23

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Originally Posted by mura

Hobao = Ofna

OFNA Racing

XRAY i got from Singapore, i know the XRAY distributor very well.

After looking at the website, its exactly the same, body, paint everything.

Mura, thinking about this similarity and another one you pointed earlier about a Losi buggy, is it possible to get the popular brands in Singapore from the China/Taiwan makers?

Why should I pay a premium for the brand name alone when I can get the exact piece at a lesser cost? Anyways we dont get much support on after sales service, warranty etc

mura · 25th February 2009, 19:10

I said the HPI Trophy was same as Hotbodies/Sacker NOT Losi.

Ofna is a US based Distributor for Hobao and Hong Nor.

Hong Nor is Known as Jammin.

As i said the HPI Trophy or Sacker as it is know in Singapore/Malaysia/Taiwan can be got for approx Rs.12,000.

R.P.M · 26th February 2009, 11:16

Mura- you seem to be on a buying spree. Eagerly awaiting pics of your entire RC collection. It must be one of the biggest in India. Do you have any monster trucks?
What do you think of the revo platinum edition?

Ajo - How is the TT running. Have you managed to get a good video?

mura · 26th February 2009, 12:13

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Originally Posted by R.P.M

Mura- you seem to be on a buying spree. Eagerly awaiting pics of your entire RC collection. It must be one of the biggest in India. Do you have any monster trucks?
What do you think of the revo platinum edition?

Yes i do have 2 Monster Trucks - The Losi LST2 and The Revo.

I do like the Revo as a Fun Truck but for high speed handling you cant beat a Truggy like the Losi 8ight.

The LST2 i have with a RB928 and the truck absolutely is a Blast.

I know you can make the Revo handle better but too much work and parts involved.

For The Revo Platinum you need a starter box and the Revo specific ones are a ripoff at 100$ +

R.P.M · 26th February 2009, 13:08

mura - thanks for the info. Please post pics of the collection when you get a chance.

21st February 2009, 11:46	#408
mura BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 217 Thanked: 94 Times	The Hellfire and all Truggies/buggies have a center diff, so braking will be more composed and in line because you can adjust front - rear bias.Your truck AFAIK does not have a center diff so it will be a bit jittery and mostly will be like a switch - either no brakes or it will lock up. If you spill fuel on the brake discs they will be very poor, so clean the discs using sand paper if you suspect you have fuel on them. Try to drive with minimal braking and use the throttle to steer out of corners.
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21st February 2009, 13:49	#409
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,402 Thanked: 5,235 Times	guys.. any good shops in delhi where I can go and have a look around!
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21st February 2009, 21:57	#411
stain_619 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 0 Thanked: 0 Times	hey ppl Happy to c the forums back running. I have managed to save up a little cash and am looking to get an electric rc. Since HPI are now in india could anyone tell me the rates for the rc cars. I have heard e-firestorm 10t is a good car for bashing n racing. I dont think i could afford the e-firestorm flux right now. But is it possible to upgrade the e-firestorm to brushless motors. Anybody own a e-firestorm 10t, what is it good for n what isnt it gud for???? Awaiting replies thanks Austin Note from Mod : Please take the time to type out your posts in full words as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid the use of SMS language (c = see, gud = good, etc), and please take the time to re-read your post for typos before submitting. Last edited by Rehaan : 22nd February 2009 at 19:11. Reason: Please see note in post.
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25th February 2009, 00:53	#413
mura BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 217 Thanked: 94 Times	I just got a Hobao Hyper 12 Mini ST. Hobao Racing - Hyper 12 Mini ST RTR Radio Control Truggy Planning to fit a .21 engine and see how fast it can go. Expecting 80-90Kmph. Also got a XRAY NT1 with a RB Racing V15.
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25th February 2009, 10:52	#414
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 332 Times View My Garage	Mura, how do you get to know about these makers like Hobao? The chassis design looks very very similar to a Ofna truggy(not sure of the name). XRay is popular in the Pro circles. Where did you get them? It would be great to see a full list of your rides on the thread with images if its ok with you. Last edited by mail4ajo : 25th February 2009 at 10:57.
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25th February 2009, 17:00	#415
mura BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 217 Thanked: 94 Times	Hobao = Ofna OFNA Racing XRAY i got from Singapore, i know the XRAY distributor very well.
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25th February 2009, 19:10	#417
mura BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 217 Thanked: 94 Times	I said the HPI Trophy was same as Hotbodies/Sacker NOT Losi. Ofna is a US based Distributor for Hobao and Hong Nor. Hong Nor is Known as Jammin. As i said the HPI Trophy or Sacker as it is know in Singapore/Malaysia/Taiwan can be got for approx Rs.12,000.
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26th February 2009, 11:16	#418
R.P.M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 209 Thanked: 41 Times	Mura- you seem to be on a buying spree. Eagerly awaiting pics of your entire RC collection. It must be one of the biggest in India. Do you have any monster trucks? What do you think of the revo platinum edition? Ajo - How is the TT running. Have you managed to get a good video?
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26th February 2009, 13:08	#420
R.P.M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 209 Thanked: 41 Times	mura - thanks for the info. Please post pics of the collection when you get a chance.
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