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Forum: Vintage RC 07-11-2019
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I completely rebuilt the car and replaced the...

I completely rebuilt the car and replaced the bushings with ball bearings. It's in remarkably good condition.

Can someone whohas one of these measure the height of the front body post? That was...
Forum: Vintage RC 27-10-2019
Replies: 1
Views: 1,105
Posted By tahustvedt
Kyosho Gallop

I've got a Kyosho Gallop on the way and can't wait to restore it. It needs a bumper and most of the roll cage from the hoop forward. I found a good top down photo of the bumper so decided to try...
Forum: Vintage RC 22-10-2019
Replies: 1
Views: 927
Posted By tahustvedt
Skip to 0:45 for some tire modding:...

Skip to 0:45 for some tire modding: https://youtu.be/qG7hVqmnMP4
Forum: Vintage RC 22-10-2019
Replies: 1
Views: 927
Posted By tahustvedt
Making vintage tire sizes from modern tires.

I needed runner tires for my old Optima mid Ferrari F40, 1.9" touring car tires are way too narrow and small, but 2" tires are extremely rare so I tried making my own from some modern WR8 57x80...
Forum: Wanted 20-10-2019
Replies: 0
Views: 587
Posted By tahustvedt
Kyosho Progress/Gallop front bumper and rollcage

I am looking for the Kyosho Progress/Gallop front bumper (PG-1) and Gallop "Pipe Body" set (PG-60).

Cox Gallop or Robbe Hurricane alternatives are also acceptable.

I live in Norway so...
Forum: Vintage RC 20-10-2019
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Views: 923
Posted By tahustvedt
3197 Kyosho Raider Pro Manual

I could never find the manual for the Kyosho Raider Pro online but today I found my old english paper manual and scanned it. I uploaded it here: http://www.dirt-burners.com/rcdox_uploads/
Forum: Vintage RC 08-10-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
I also shaved the plastic to let me tighten the...

I also shaved the plastic to let me tighten the screws.
Forum: Vintage RC 25-09-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
The spur diff melts if it's too loose and...

The spur diff melts if it's too loose and slipping a lot. The temperature where I live is about 14°C when I drive, so it's not exactly hot, but there's no sign of damage on my spur gear. It slips...
Forum: Vintage RC 23-09-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
I modeled a printable wing for it: ...

I modeled a printable wing for it:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2549779
https://cults3d.com/en/various/wing-for-schumacher-cat-xls
Forum: Vintage RC 19-09-2017
Replies: 10
Views: 1,817
Posted By tahustvedt
I think Losi made his own chassis from aluminum...

I think Losi made his own chassis from aluminum for the car he won with. He talks about it in this video: https://youtu.be/sVKu4hur4NM

It's one of the coolest cars to have in a collection.
Forum: Vintage RC 18-09-2017
Replies: 10
Views: 1,817
Posted By tahustvedt
Nice find. It's an absurd design. Toy grade...

Nice find.

It's an absurd design. Toy grade almost. Incredible to think this was the best 4WD in 1985.
Forum: Vintage RC 01-09-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
I received my replacement kit parts from...

I received my replacement kit parts from Schumacher today. That was fast.
Forum: Vintage RC 30-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
Or that. I've traction rolled about five times,...

Or that. I've traction rolled about five times, and the wing is a mess. :) I'd buy a 1mm lexan version.
Forum: Vintage RC 30-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
Hot tip: Buyg extra wings, or use a more durable...

Hot tip: Buyg extra wings, or use a more durable wing for driving. My wing is completely destroyed after two packs.
Forum: Vintage RC 29-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
Schumacher is sending me replacements for the...

Schumacher is sending me replacements for the damaged bolt and missing diff hub. :thumbsup:
Forum: Vintage RC 28-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
Same here. When the spring washer collapses the...

Same here. When the spring washer collapses the adjustment becomes extremely sensitive as there tension rises. A stronger washer would help with the sensitive adjustment, but the diff stiffness...
Forum: Vintage RC 27-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
I finally found a good use of my yard. :thumbsup:...

I finally found a good use of my yard. :thumbsup:

What's women? Are they brushless?
Forum: Vintage RC 27-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
EK7c1hQcTRw 17.5T SKYRC Cheetah sensored...

EK7c1hQcTRw

17.5T SKYRC Cheetah sensored motor and ESC with 26T pinion
2S 4200 mAh Gen ACE shorty lipo

The ESC barely fit between the steering servo and the battery post. I think they should...
Forum: Vintage RC 25-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
I'm happy with how it turned out. Now I just need...

I'm happy with how it turned out. Now I just need to wait for the motor and ESC.
Forum: Vintage RC 24-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
I didn't have any red paint, so I made a fiery...

I didn't have any red paint, so I made a fiery inferno look with some black, orange and yellow. I wish they included the same decals that the original had, but I guess HPI must have objected. Maybe...
Forum: Vintage RC 24-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
Mine arrived today. Took 5,5 hours to build it....

Mine arrived today. Took 5,5 hours to build it. There were two issues. One was that the bag for step 16 included a wheel hub instead of the diff hub. The wheel hub is longer. One picture shows the...
Forum: Vintage RC 18-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
I can imagine the rear axle diff feel is tighter...

I can imagine the rear axle diff feel is tighter with a layshaft diff than with a normal rear ball diff, because of the gear ratio between the rear axles and the layshaft.
Forum: Vintage RC 17-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
This 1989 video is a treat for us CAT fans....

This 1989 video is a treat for us CAT fans. Schumacher's set up tips for the Cat XLS.

https://youtu.be/qz_3mnRPF24
Forum: Vintage RC 16-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
It's a lot simpler with the upgraded drive train...

It's a lot simpler with the upgraded drive train kit. Download and read the manual for more info: http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/Car_Showroom/CAT_XLS_Masami.html
Forum: Vintage RC 15-08-2017
Replies: 295
Views: 45,169
Posted By tahustvedt
Very odd to have the diff in the layshaft. The...

Very odd to have the diff in the layshaft. The torque there is lower than at the rear axle, but the radius is equally smaller, with fewer balls to absorb the torque. I look forward to building it...
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