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  1. I'm interested in opinions too.... One reservation I have in finding a brushless system for beach use (either sensored or sensorless) is that the ESC's have small fans and I'm sure they don't like sand. I've been considering the Hobbywing brand; either EZRun (sensorless) or the JS4 sensored system in 13.5T (does anyone know the difference between the JS4 and XERun systems, they are both sensored) Also, is a sensored system worth the extra money over sensorless?? JS4: (sensored) http://www.hobbypartz.com/07e-combo-js4.html EZRun: (sensorless) http://www.hobbypartz.com/ezrun-35a-brushl...stem-combo.html
  2. Very nice build Theibault! I did mine a few days ago except for paint and I noticed my rear stabilizer bar is pretty much useless...the red plastic part it passes through that is attached to the gear box allows the bar to flop all around inside - it doesn't secure it there is a lot of play. Did yours come out the same way or maybe I just have something wrong?? Also, anyone have ideas for a paint coilor? thinking of something non- boxart. Has anyone seen a yellow, blue or orange SuperShot??
  3. I think I got a good price - $265.00 from Ultimate Hobbies in California if anyone is interested ($9.00 bucks shipping). That's compared to $330 at Tower Hobbies.... just an FYI if anyone in the States is looking...I grabbed two!!
  4. That's awesome thanks for posting it. I remember once a long long time ago seeing a picture of a real life very similar Frog desert race car. Anyone have pictures of that perhaps?
  5. Hey guys can I have some suggestions on how to paint the driver figure, like how to prep and what brushes exactly to use and any paint suggestions. I've never painted a driver figure so I would really appreciate any tips. I should use acrylic right? But is there a lacquer paint in the little glass bottle to use because lacquer is better right? Also I'm going to paint my Buggy Champ body the box art TS-12 but I plan to run the car so is there a clear coat finish paint I can use over the color to protect the paint job?? any links to brushes and paint would be appreciated! It's about time for me to finish a Tamiya kit properly! here is a list of Tamiya brushes. what are the right sizes to use for the driver figure? like to get the face done and the arms and hands. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti00...s&search=Go
  6. It's up on the Tower Hobbies website for $499.00 as "On Order"
  7. Yeah I noticed I thought that was pretty funny....I was even second guessing myself if they were intentionally put on that way.
  8. heres one http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-OLD-CRP-Trans-s...%3A1%7C294%3A50
  9. Thanks all for the comments. I do see there is one on eBay now in the States that ends in about 24 hrs that I am watching. I don't think I will replace the chassis - only because it would be 1/5 or maybe more of what the car is worth and I don't feel like taking the time either really, but it is a good suggestion. Are there any restrictions on listing it in the sale forum as I'm just a basic member here and I dont know all the rules really. If anyone wants to make an offer to me feel free, lol. I guess I should just put it on the bay and be done with the hesitation and take what I get!
  10. Do you have a link to the cvd shafts? Thanks.
  11. I am seriously considering putting my re-re Manta Ray up on the auction block. I was just trying to get an idea of what it would be worth in US Dollars if I were to do so. I do not think the Manta Ray was all that popular?? I bought and built mine about 2 years ago. The only one listed on ebay is new and built in Australia with a starting bid of about 260 dollars - I certainly dont think that is practical for my used one even though it has full radio gear and is ready to go. Mine was used about 12 full battery packs or so and it is in very good condition with scratches and stuff you would normally expect. I'd appreciate any "market" info or other suggestions you have. Here are a few pics:
  12. Will the ESC go up in smoke? I am tempted to try a Chameleon Pro 19t on it.
  13. Does anyone recognize this part? I can't seem to ID it.
  14. I moved my ball studs in to the closer hole on the steering block and it improved some. I remember something about the re-re Hotshot has two different front steering knuckles that can be used??? I built my re-re but had a look through the manual and didn't see any mention of optional front steering knuckles. Can anyone clarify that for me? What parts are they? thanks for any help. I hope its ok to ask in this thread, didnt want to start a new one for it.
  15. Thank you so very much Steve. All back to normal now!
  16. The responses in each thread are no longer shown, instead I have to tediously click and read each one - it's hard to visualize the order and keep track of what was read. I likes the old way of just scrolling down and reading. Clicking on each reply is tedious and annoying. Is there a way I can change my setting to have it the old way?? I don't know who to ask except for NetsmithUK and his inbox for PM was full. thanks for any help.
  17. Here are two videos I thought Frog fans may like: Frog and Manta Ray, (the action pics up in the middle):
  18. Here is a little Frog - Monster Beetle/Blackfoot gear box info if anyone is interested: The Frog middle or "normal" gear ratio uses the 50 tooth counter gear along with the aluminum 18 tooth smaller gear inserted in the middle (this 18T used to be brass on the original 80's Frog ). The pinion gear on the motor to be used with this counter gear is 18 tooth. The "low" Frog gear ratio uses the 52 tooth counter gear with the 18 tooth aluminum insert and the motor pinion is 16 tooth. The Monster Beetle (as well as the older Blackfoot) obviously needs a lower ratio for the big tires. So on the Monster Beetle/Blackfoot, the counter gear is 52 tooth but the inner middle gear is 17 tooth; (instead of the Frog 's aluminum 18 tooth). This is also a one piece gear as opposed to the Frog 's interchangeable counter gears with 18 tooth insert. So both the Frog (when using the "low" ratio gears) and the Monster Beetle/Blackfoot use 52 tooth counter gears; but with smaller gears in the middle (by one tooth count) as well as different motor pinions. The Frog uses, as mentioned, a 16 tooth motor pinion with this ratio. The Monster Beetle/Blackfoot uses a 10 tooth pinion on the motor but a plastic spacer-position adjuster so it can use a 10 tooth pinion to mesh with the 52 tooth counter gear. Because the inner gear on the counter gear is different between the Frog and Monster Beelte/Blackfoot (again, by one tooth count), the differential carrier (or sometimes called "spur") gears are also different sizes. The diff carrier on the Frog is smaller than the Monster Beetle/Blackfoot. This makes sense because they are driven by 18 tooth and 17 tooth inner counter gears respectively; so the diff carriers have to be different sizes (I didn't count the teeth but it can't be more than a couple) The Monster Beetle/Blackfoot counter gear and diff carrier gears are still available today. So if someopne wants a lower gear ratio than the Frog 's "low" ratio, the Beetle counter and diff carrier can be used with the Frog 's 16 tooth motor pinion. This wont be as low as the Monster Beetle/Blackfoot gear because you will be using 16 tooth motor pinion instead of the MB 10 tooth pinion with motor spacer but it will be a little lower than the Frog 's "low" ratio. Here is a link to Tower's MB gear set as well as a pic of the gears below. Also note the position adjuster - spacer attached to the motor with a 10 tooth pinion which is the Monster Beetle set up. That position adjuster/spacer is what makes it possible for a 10 tooth pinion to be used on the 52 tooth counter gear when the Frog needs no adjuster/spacer when using the 16 tooth pinion with the 52 tooth counter gear: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti00...=LXGP48&P=K http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5076/img2047wb2.jpg
  19. How low will the ESC bring down a battery's voltage when it cuts off? thanks
  20. thanks, I'll give it a try. do you know what size they are by any chance?
  21. has anyone tried JB Weld to weld the shaft back into the holder? that should fix it right.
  22. If I am right these three motors don't have ball bearings. If so, can they be fitted with bearings? what size and how many would it take? thanks for any info!
  23. Hi my name is Andrew and I too am an RC and RC upgrade addict. But if anyone has a cure for this condition I am not interested!!
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