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Forum: 1/10th OFF ROAD 15-08-2016
Replies: 8
Views: 2,012
Posted By martgifford
Are all wheels equal?

Got loads of Kyosho wheels and expected them to slot directly onto a Yokomo Bmax

Shock horror the fronts fit and the rears don't (the kyosho wheels need a slightly wider hole to fit the 12mm...
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 13-08-2016
Replies: 3
Views: 2,138
Posted By martgifford
I think this is it ...

I think this is it

http://www.rccaraction.com/blog/2011/10/18/workbench-essentials-reinforced-aluminum-tape/

But as I'm not patient I'm gonna use some common duct tape. Sure it does the same
...
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 13-08-2016
Replies: 3
Views: 2,138
Posted By martgifford
OK. I want to do it today. So I think I have duct...

OK. I want to do it today. So I think I have duct tape. So I will give it a go

Thanks
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 13-08-2016
Replies: 3
Views: 2,138
Posted By martgifford
Nitro shell lining - what to use?

Hi everyone. I have a nice new shell that I have cut and use a dremel to good effect to get a nice fit

But....

What type of tape do people use for a nitro car. Can any tape be used?

Photo of...
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 13-08-2016
Replies: 13
Views: 3,571
Posted By martgifford
Just an update as this may help other newbies ...

Just an update as this may help other newbies

I bought a new clutch kit and to be totally honest - worth every penny. Fitted lovely. Now installed and just cutting the shell

Here a pic of it...
Forum: Wanted 08-08-2016
Replies: 4
Views: 1,034
Posted By martgifford
I have a bmax2 ver3 with Worlds bits and spares...

I have a bmax2 ver3 with Worlds bits and spares that I'm gonna sell the week of the 29th of August. Back in UK as i live in France. If you are interested let me know. Not sure the preference is a...
Forum: R/C Graphy! 04-08-2016
Replies: 709
Views: 183,606
Posted By martgifford
Hi Andy, I realise what a good painter you...

Hi Andy,

I realise what a good painter you are now. I have had others paint but not up to your standard. Please say you are painting again. If so I have an order ready for a couple of shells

PM...
Forum: Yokomo 01-08-2016
Replies: 18
Views: 6,015
Posted By martgifford
Well thank you again It is a very nice car...

Well thank you again

It is a very nice car so now I'm going to get someone to make a replica shell I think and put it on the shelf

I also have Ellis old FS2 so I may see if I can get someone...
Forum: Yokomo 01-08-2016
Replies: 18
Views: 6,015
Posted By martgifford
I am shocked how you recoginized a car from the...

I am shocked how you recoginized a car from the first photo

http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/martgifford/Side%20by%20Side_zpsdak1wvyg.jpg...
Forum: Yokomo 01-08-2016
Replies: 18
Views: 6,015
Posted By martgifford
I think I will take it out of the box I was going...

I think I will take it out of the box I was going to use for posting it and take some more photos this evening - but I think its too nice to sell - if it has been setup by Lee Martin - then i may...
Forum: Yokomo 01-08-2016
Replies: 18
Views: 6,015
Posted By martgifford
Thanks Neil - you really should have not gone to...

Thanks Neil - you really should have not gone to so much trouble - amazed by your knowledge

http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/martgifford/BMAX4_1_zpsqrijgtbb.jpg...
Forum: Yokomo 01-08-2016
Replies: 18
Views: 6,015
Posted By martgifford
Thanks for everyone's advice. I recently packaged...

Thanks for everyone's advice. I recently packaged up to sell it so will find a photo and check the sticker

I was told by a fellow respected oopler that it was Lee Martin's ex car but I bought it...
Forum: Wanted 31-07-2016
Replies: 2
WANTED Yokomo bmax2
Views: 1,012
Posted By martgifford
Hi Freddie, Are you still looking - i will...

Hi Freddie,

Are you still looking - i will be posting a Top Spec Worlds EditionYokomo B-Max 2 MR V3 next month. Spares and is a sweet clean low use car
Forum: Yokomo 31-07-2016
Replies: 18
Views: 6,015
Posted By martgifford
Yoko Bmax4 versions I vs II vs III

Hi Guys

I need to sell a car and want to correctly advertise it. Its a really nice Bmax attached here and sold by a fellow oopler who deleted the sold thread.

Looks pretty top spec but...
Forum: KYOSHO 10-04-2016
Replies: 58
Views: 20,759
Posted By martgifford
I know price around 330 UK is a lot for anything...

I know price around 330 UK is a lot for anything but seems to be the way things are going with different cars for different surfaces

Wanted to share if any of you are going to Japan, or have a...
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 09-04-2016
Replies: 13
Views: 3,571
Posted By martgifford
Thanks guys for a wonderful explanations It...

Thanks guys for a wonderful explanations

It makes sense why its recessed, it does appear to fit correctly. I will install the clutch and hopefully it will have a 1mm play on the clutch bell
...
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 09-04-2016
Replies: 13
Views: 3,571
Posted By martgifford
Thanks - sounds good What do you mean by end...

Thanks - sounds good

What do you mean by end float. I am lost on nitro terms. Sorry for being a little useless
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 09-04-2016
Replies: 13
Views: 3,571
Posted By martgifford
Hi All, Just wanted to give an update. It...

Hi All,

Just wanted to give an update. It was the wrong flywheel and i got one this week delivered from JE Spares.

A new problem or just a concern as I now wonder if the clutch 'overhangs' the...
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 29-03-2016
Replies: 13
Views: 3,571
Posted By martgifford
Just want to say thanks to all. I will order a...

Just want to say thanks to all. I will order a nice new clutch set and see how that goes. Thanks for the help and the time taken to reply
Martin
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 28-03-2016
Replies: 13
Views: 3,571
Posted By martgifford
I have tried that method but it's not enough to...

I have tried that method but it's not enough to mesh correctly

If I shim too much the clutch shoes are visible when assembled.

I wonder if I should just buy a brand new clutch assemble set and...
Forum: KYOSHO 28-03-2016
Replies: 4
Views: 2,752
Posted By martgifford
I am unsure if it's a kyosho clutch So if I...

I am unsure if it's a kyosho clutch

So if I understand correctly you are saying remove the collet from the engine and shim the whole clutch forward on the crank shaft. Which makes sense. But if...
Forum: 1/8 Nitro Off Road / Rallycross 28-03-2016
Replies: 13
Views: 3,571
Posted By martgifford
Clutchbell meshing with engine - MP9 newbie problem - UPDATE need help

Hi

I am just getting round to fitting a motor (alpha clubman engine) to an MP9 (tki3) and with no experience with doing this I was looking for advice

The trouble I have understanding is how do...
Forum: KYOSHO 28-03-2016
Replies: 4
Views: 2,752
Posted By martgifford
MP9 meshing clutch bell problems for a newbie

Hi

I am just getting round to fitting a motor (alpha clubman engine) to an MP9 (tki3) and with no experience with doing this I was looking for advice

The trouble I have understanding is how do...
Forum: Wanted 10-03-2016
Replies: 2
Views: 675
Posted By martgifford
BMax 2 custom shell

If you have a Bmax 2 custom shell then please pm me.
Forum: Wanted 10-03-2016
Replies: 2
WANTED 1/12 scale
Views: 736
Posted By martgifford
1/12 scale

12 th scale. Preferable a Yoko or Kyosho with custom shell, tyres. Willing to ship to France or UK
Thanks
Martin
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