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Anyone into R/C?

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by A.D., Feb 7, 2009.

  1. Mar 26, 2012 at 12:24 PM
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    TenBeers

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    Yeah.
    Comparing the specs, my Savox is more than twice as fast and only 2 oz/in less torque than my Hi-Tec (166oz compared to 168oz). Of course, the Hi-Tec was half the price. Wish I would have known, I would have spent a little more.

    That eBay one looks pretty torquee, but slow. Good price, though.
     
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  2. Mar 26, 2012 at 12:29 PM
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    anyone ever user plastic-dip to water proof electronics?
     
  3. Mar 26, 2012 at 12:32 PM
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    Tacomanator

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    I never have, but i've heard of people on other forums that have with success. I think Jang from URC has a "how to" video about water proffing electronics.
     
  4. Mar 26, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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    King 2.5" extended travel coilovers with compression adjusters, Camburg UCA's, King 2.5" rear shocks, TRD 1st gen CAI.
    True, it's not the fastest, but it's a lot faster than most stock rtr servos.
     
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  5. Mar 26, 2012 at 12:54 PM
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    I still have a old Hi Tech digital that works well, but a couple of buddies bought the very same unit and had all sorts of issues, mainly not returning to center, which is what digi is posed to do well, and some glitching as well.
     
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  6. Mar 26, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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    Well I just rolled my wraith into my pond. Dam. With out the receiver in the box. Not good. Letting it dry out. Hope I didn't ruin it
     
  7. Mar 26, 2012 at 2:32 PM
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    ^ put electronics in zip lock bag with uncooked rice
     
  8. Mar 26, 2012 at 2:41 PM
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    Shoulda plast-derped it!
     
  9. Mar 26, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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    I figured out today that the time between my first class and second class today is exactly enough time to run 2 packs through my truck at the park and grab something to eat.

    :woot: :taco:
     
  10. Mar 26, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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  11. Mar 26, 2012 at 2:55 PM
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    401e7b52-e598-8e31_8100f828109da126726deb2e1f96fa29e9a75d3b.jpg

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    Can u see it. Guess I need to tighten a few bolts up. Whoops. Plus I need better double sided tape
     
  12. Mar 26, 2012 at 3:07 PM
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    I prefer industrial strength velcro.
     
  13. Mar 26, 2012 at 3:09 PM
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    Looks like I got luck. No damage
     
  14. Mar 26, 2012 at 3:19 PM
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    That is an idea. Thanks
     
  15. Mar 26, 2012 at 3:22 PM
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    Shoe Goo. It ain't going no where, until you want it to. Then it cleans up easy. I'd as soon have a sharp stick in the eye as to have to remove that sticky shit from servo tape.
     
  16. Mar 26, 2012 at 3:23 PM
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    King 2.5" extended travel coilovers with compression adjusters, Camburg UCA's, King 2.5" rear shocks, TRD 1st gen CAI.
    It makes switching beween electronics a lot easier. Make sure you buy the good stuff, though.
     
  17. Mar 26, 2012 at 3:24 PM
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    King 2.5" extended travel coilovers with compression adjusters, Camburg UCA's, King 2.5" rear shocks, TRD 1st gen CAI.
    That's another good option.
     
  18. Mar 26, 2012 at 3:28 PM
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  19. Mar 26, 2012 at 3:35 PM
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    :drool:

    I can't wait to go with 2.2s - ordering some Pit Bulls here soon.

    Fink
     
  20. Mar 26, 2012 at 3:44 PM
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    I was surprised to. Only a little rubbing. If I went with the wraith shock height it will be prefect.
     

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