Nitro RC Questions

[minendo]

Got an HPI F150 sitting in my closet that sure could use some use. I acquired it in a trade, but am unable to start it due to the lack of a starter box.

Where is a good place to pick up Nitro RC accessories and a starter box?

Also, for those of you that have nitro RC cars, got any helpful hints for me?

 

tower hobbies is good for starter boxes, get an ofna

don't know anything about that vehicle, does it have the chassis cutout for a starter box?

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: jntdesign
tower hobbies is good for starter boxes, get an ofna

don't know anything about that vehicle, does it have the chassis cutout for a starter box?

Yeah, the chassis is set up for a starter box. Guy told me I would need one when we did the trade, but I never got around to finding one and I don't want to pay a lot for one.

 

does it have a pull start?

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: jntdesign
does it have a pull start?

No.

 

this is the one i have
it works great for both of my trucks...but mine are offroad
it will work for both though

 

[PowerMacG5]

Yeah, the starter box will turn the flywheel that will in turn start the engine. Much easier and less of a pain in the ass than a pull start. Some good hints:
1) Don't crash, these things cost a lot to replace/repair (Trust me, I know 😛)
2) Take it slow. It will be easier to see how it performs by taking it slow. Once you get the hang of it, then go faster
3) For the love of god and your wallet, get an inline brake engager. What this does is go between your gas/brake servo and the receiver and it will engage the brake if the vehicle goes out of range.
4) Break in the engine if the car hasn't been used yet. If you don't properly break in the engine, it will have a short life.
5) Use the higher grade nitro (usually 20%). Some people prefer 10% for breaking in, and then switching to 20, but I say just use 20. Your engine will perform better.
6) Most importantly, have fun.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: KraziKid
Yeah, the starter box will turn the flywheel that will in turn start the engine. Much easier and less of a pain in the ass than a pull start. Some good hints:
1) Don't crash, these things cost a lot to replace/repair (Trust me, I know 😛)
2) Take it slow. It will be easier to see how it performs by taking it slow. Once you get the hang of it, then go faster
3) For the love of god and your wallet, get an inline brake engager. What this does is go between your gas/brake servo and the receiver and it will engage the brake if the vehicle goes out of range.
4) Break in the engine if the car hasn't been used yet. If you don't properly break in the engine, it will have a short life.
5) Use the higher grade nitro (usually 20%). Some people prefer 10% for breaking in, and then switching to 20, but I say just use 20. Your engine will perform better.
6) Most importantly, have fun.

What is the glo thing for?

 

yeah, definately get an inline brake engager....i witnessed a 2 speed roadcar go whacko and break someones anckle (guy was a block away checking his mail when a 1/10 size car hit him around 60mph)

 

the glo thing?
the engine uses a glo plug, you'll need a glo plug igniter to get the engine running.
starter boxes typically have one attached

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: jntdesign
yeah, definately get an inline brake engager....i witnessed a 2 speed roadcar go whacko and break someones anckle (guy was a block away checking his mail when a 1/10 size car hit him around 60mph)

Ouch, I almost did that to myself once. Yeah, my car went out of range once before I got the engager, and lets just say I didnt get it back in one piece. "The glo thing" is the glo plug. It is used in the ignition process to start the compression ignition. You need a glo plug igniter to start along with the starter box. Some of the starter boxes, as previously said, have them attached.