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Forum: Wanted 25-01-2019
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Forum: Wanted 08-12-2018
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Posted By The Colonel
Futaba T4GRS

Looking for a T4GRS with two receivers if possible.
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 14-08-2018
Replies: 2
Views: 1,137
Posted By The Colonel
Ball Studs

Just wondering if anyone has bought ball studs from a source other than the manufacturer of their car?

Is there a company that sells them and are they up to a good standard, or best to stick with...
Forum: Electrics 10-08-2018
Replies: 3
Views: 1,088
Posted By The Colonel
Thanks for the advice, I think the invertor is...

Thanks for the advice, I think the invertor is the way to go then.
Forum: Electrics 09-08-2018
Replies: 3
Views: 1,088
Posted By The Colonel
Generator vs Inverter Generator

Hi all,

I’m looking to buy a generator for outdoor racing and I need to decide between a cheap (£80) generator or a more expensive (£180) inverter generator.

If it’s only running at most two...
Forum: General Car Talk 31-01-2018
Replies: 10
Views: 4,303
Posted By The Colonel
Any others? Looking to pay around £150ish,...

Any others?

Looking to pay around £150ish, as I want something decent but not over the top.
Forum: General Car Talk 30-01-2018
Replies: 10
Views: 4,303
Posted By The Colonel
Shelter/Tent

I know this has been asked several times already, but it was a while ago now so thought I could refresh the advice.

What is a good tent/shelter for pitting? I know a lot of people will say the...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 19-10-2017
Replies: 1
Views: 1,264
Posted By The Colonel
Sliper Clutch Set up

I am sure this has been covered and asked a few times before, I rebuilt my slipper clutch the other day and was wondering if there are any hints or tips as to how to set it up again.

I have...
Forum: Electrics 13-09-2017
Replies: 1
Views: 889
Posted By The Colonel
Balance leads

Hi,

I recently bought a new charger and it comes with balance boards as opposed to my previous one which didn't as the various connectors were in built.

Is it possible/ can I bypass the...
Forum: Electrics 19-07-2017
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By The Colonel
I have the identical scenario. The Sanwa website...

I have the identical scenario. The Sanwa website lists the 451, 442 or 371 as compatible with the Gemini X.

I was also told any Sanwa/Airtronics FHSS3 compatible RX will work.
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 11-07-2017
Replies: 6
Views: 1,472
Posted By The Colonel
Looks like I just got the grease the wrong way...

Looks like I just got the grease the wrong way around. Thanks for correcting me everyone.

When rebuilding it, is it wise to replace the plates and balls regardless of their condition to be on...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 04-07-2017
Replies: 6
Views: 1,472
Posted By The Colonel
Differential maintenance

Hi,

I am about to order replacement parts for my ball diff and have a question about what type of grease to order. I was told by a veteran racer to use black for the larger balls and white/clear...
Forum: Electrics 03-07-2017
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By The Colonel
Yeah that's the kind of thing, they were more...

Yeah that's the kind of thing, they were more square the ones I saw but I will have a look online for them.
Forum: Electrics 03-07-2017
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By The Colonel
Wire Management

Hi all,

Where can I buy the small clips/clamps I have seen on various cars to keep my wiring tidy? I have seen similar items in Maplin etc, but these are not the same thing. What I refer to look...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 11-03-2017
Replies: 18
Views: 2,555
Posted By The Colonel
Strong wing?

I am looking to buy a few wings as when I go racing I seem to go through them at a rate of one per outing. I have only been racing for a few months and after the day the wing is often cracked and...
Forum: Electrics 28-02-2017
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By The Colonel
Charger storage mode

Hi,

I am new to racing after a 20+yr break so this is all new to me.

When I am putting my Lipo's into storage mode it is taking over 2 hours per battery. Is this normal?

The charger I have...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 25-01-2017
Replies: 8
Views: 1,921
Posted By The Colonel
I am not suggesting for a moment that cars have...

I am not suggesting for a moment that cars have to remain the same for the entire meeting but I do think that it seems a little unbalanced if someone can race an entirely different car from heat to...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 25-01-2017
Replies: 8
Views: 1,921
Posted By The Colonel
Ah ok. Just seems a little unfair to me as...

Ah ok.

Just seems a little unfair to me as it could possibly favour those with greater resources than those without. While I agree driver ability is the biggest factor by far, it can still provide...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 25-01-2017
Replies: 8
Views: 1,921
Posted By The Colonel
Swapping cars during a meeting?

Perhaps 'changing' is more accurate than swapping..........

I have not yet read the BRCA rules and regs so the answer could be there:

In a meeting with four heats and a final, can I assume the...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 02-01-2017
Replies: 54
Views: 7,525
Posted By The Colonel
Thanks, I will open it up and make a decision, I...

Thanks, I will open it up and make a decision, I thought that was probably the easiest way.

Thanks for the link.
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 02-01-2017
Replies: 54
Views: 7,525
Posted By The Colonel
Just been looking online, can you buy short...

Just been looking online, can you buy short cables for the ESC-RX? I can't find any, just extenders!

Also, what's the best way to shorten the servo cable? At the connector end or unsolder inside...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 02-01-2017
Replies: 54
Views: 7,525
Posted By The Colonel
I tried that, the connector has a very small,...

I tried that, the connector has a very small, less than 1mm, guide on the narrow edge which the RX does not have the matching groove for. Pretty sure if I cut it off it will be fine.

Either way I...
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 01-01-2017
Replies: 54
Views: 7,525
Posted By The Colonel
So..... I started to put it all together...

So.....

I started to put it all together tonight and it has not been straight forward.

The servo arms I have are too big, looks like I need a smaller one as I can't get any combination of servo...
Forum: PR Racing 14-12-2016
Replies: 8
Views: 2,190
Posted By The Colonel
Try the petit website for other racers setups? ...

Try the petit website for other racers setups?

If it helps I run a 7.5 in a S1V3 with a 23-25 pinion.
Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 14-12-2016
Replies: 3
Views: 1,358
Posted By The Colonel
Pit Boxes/bags

Hi all,

As a follow up to my 'return to racing' thread, I would like opinions on what is a good bag or box to buy for starting out?

I am happy to go over the top to try and future proof all my...
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