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Forum: Tamiya 13-04-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Yeah, I expect the motor to suffer, Going to gear...

Yeah, I expect the motor to suffer, Going to gear down just to get some more run time.

I'll probably drop the 28 back in for race day.
Forum: Tamiya 12-04-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Judging by the smell from the motor, the heat,...

Judging by the smell from the motor, the heat, and how it sucked the life out of my batteries, I'm guessing she was a tad high, :woot: Time to try a 25 tooth.

Pace was all right for the tight...
Forum: Tamiya 12-04-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Has anyone done much messing around in regards to...

Has anyone done much messing around in regards to gearing when using a silver can?

Any recommendations?, I've mounted mine with what I think is a 28 tooth.
Forum: Tamiya 28-03-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
No argument there, Its definitely something you...

No argument there, Its definitely something you can take out or put in to suit conditions/preference.

The option to install one in a car is positive, Rather then saying having to put one in to...
Forum: Tamiya 28-03-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
When I had mine on a tight dirt track the lack of...

When I had mine on a tight dirt track the lack of available steering made things difficult, I struggled to drive the car at any pace, I believe a one way would have enhanced the car remarkably under...
Forum: Tamiya 27-03-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
I have had it about 4 months, Apex are a well...

I have had it about 4 months, Apex are a well respected brand in these parts and I have had a good run with their gear so I don't expect any problems.

Though if I had needed a charger to do more...
Forum: Tamiya 27-03-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
I got this one, ...

I got this one,

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=52_53&products_id=12897&pname=APEX%20-%20(LI)%20DC/AC%206.5A,%20Fan%20Li-Ion,%20Li-Poly%20Batt.%20Charger...
Forum: Tamiya 08-02-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Damn damn damn damn damn damn damn. I just...

Damn damn damn damn damn damn damn.

I just spent over $100 buying every replacement plastic part I could source for the Durga.

Talk about crap timing.:thumbsup:
Forum: Tamiya 27-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Thanks for that, For the price of the pistons it...

Thanks for that, For the price of the pistons it has to be worth it.
Forum: Tamiya 27-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Does anyone have an item number for these...

Does anyone have an item number for these pistons?

Trying to make sure I order the right ones.

EDIT- I ordered #53573 and #53572 They look to be correct.
Forum: Tamiya 19-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
I can see that , But no, I haven't changed my...

I can see that , But no, I haven't changed my argument, It just went over yours and it seems everyone else's head. Using a person as an example was to demonstrate the extra stress applied when on a...
Forum: Tamiya 19-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Grab yourself a motocross bike, Ride around an MX...

Grab yourself a motocross bike, Ride around an MX track for an hour at race speed.

Then do the same in a warehouse.

Oh wait, you could go all day in a warehouse,.... and collapse from...
Forum: Tamiya 18-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Rack off with that crap, If your going to jump to...

Rack off with that crap, If your going to jump to conclusions and tell people what I "think" then you can shove it. You want to be dissed, That sort of crap will do it.

Now that we have it...
Forum: Tamiya 18-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
uh...No kidding, The abilities of the...

uh...No kidding,

The abilities of the chassis and box standard gear isn't exactly being pushed to its limits on an indoor track, Or on grass.

It explains a lot in regards to opinions and...
Forum: Tamiya 18-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
aye? Don't you guys have dirt tracks over...

aye?

Don't you guys have dirt tracks over there?

I suppose that may explain a fair bit if the majority of the people who have put forward their views on the kit in this thread are driving on...
Forum: Tamiya 13-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
In the past I have found 3 Racing shocks to ruin...

In the past I have found 3 Racing shocks to ruin the handling, Horrible crap, Its like they never even tested them on the cars they sell them for. I'd rather keep the stock shocks.

That aside, I...
Forum: Tamiya 11-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Interesting regarding the pinions, I'm running a...

Interesting regarding the pinions, I'm running a 20 on my 8.5 BL, I have been meaning to re-read Jimmy's review, Do I remember correctly that he said he used a 21t pinion on a 16 turn motor?
Forum: Tamiya 07-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Well, Lacking any great skill, I cut down a...

Well, Lacking any great skill, I cut down a plastic shim, glued it in the hole, re-assembled the car.

Sure, Its rough, But it could be awhile before I can source a replacement, If there is a steel...
Forum: Tamiya 07-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
I would imagine hes looking for the bell-shaped...

I would imagine hes looking for the bell-shaped plastic piece that goes on the end of the hinge-pin, and slides into the block screwed to the chassis.

Funny enough, It was one of those that split...
Forum: Tamiya 06-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Righto, Managed to get to the track today for a...

Righto, Managed to get to the track today for a couple of hours.

Pleasantly surprised by the cars performance, I ran a couple of my practice batteries through to get used to the way she drove,...
Forum: Tamiya 04-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
RCMART in HK usually, Locally perhaps through...

RCMART in HK usually, Locally perhaps through E-Com trading.

And while I haven't priced anything up for the DB-01, A set of DF-03 shocks cost me $80NZ plus delivery.

Don't forget there is a lot...
Forum: Tamiya 04-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Personal views, For me, I hate the feel of the...

Personal views, For me, I hate the feel of the budget Tamiya shocks, even if they do their job reasonably well.

I like to be able to set up a shock to give me the feel i like, Never managed to do...
Forum: Tamiya 04-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Lets not get too carried away, I just threw up a...

Lets not get too carried away, I just threw up a negative post after not enjoying the build and a three minute drive around my section, I intend to put in plenty of track time with her, No intention...
Forum: Tamiya 04-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
Butting heads with a ex-team driver is going to...

Butting heads with a ex-team driver is going to be pointless:o, Though I will say my SBV2 Pro is pure quality, Tough as nails, drives better then any other buggy I have owned. I personally wouldn't...
Forum: Tamiya 04-01-2008
Replies: 2,535
Views: 360,064
Posted By Metla
How much track time have you had with the SBV2...

How much track time have you had with the SBV2 Pro?
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