Started another exspensive hobby

[G1GY]

Originally Posted by kuatto

Went and picked up a couple of 1/8 scale nitro powered rc buggies,been wanting one for years.I figured since I was retired now,I would get myself a little retirement gift.I cant wait untill tommorow when I get to run one of them and see if I can keep it in one peice.Anyone else in Edmonton into gas rc cars? Maybe get togather and do a few laps around?
Oh....if Krisdeann asks,I bought them for the kids!!..

Too bad I didn't know you where getting into R/C. I was just toying with the idea of putting my heavily modded Savage into the buy and sell. R/C is a great hobby also, I've been into it for a very long time.

This was the first year out of the last five or so that my buddies and I didn't run at Monster Jam.

[kuatto]

Well,I learned what happens when you plug the glow plug starter into the wrong plug on the starter box,you blow glow plugs,yep,only took 4 before I caught on($10 each)
After finally fixing that problem,I cant seem to keep it running,I need help.

[G1GY]

Originally Posted by kuatto

Well,I learned what happens when you plug the glow plug starter into the wrong plug on the starter box,you blow glow plugs,yep,only took 4 before I caught on($10 each)
After finally fixing that problem,I cant seem to keep it running,I need help.

If you ever come to Calgary, bring a car and I'll show you how to tune it fast and easy. Do you have an infra-red temp gun? Would be a great thing to get if you don't already have one.

[smellsfishy]

have a mirage thundertiger i haven't started since i started with the fish's, i do believe you have inspired, a former ground pounder/ mini motor head. thanks, oh yeah i bought mine for The Kids too. wink wink.

[kuatto]

I just had it for a run and all I can say is wow!!This thing is faster then I was exspecting.I can see me and my son having alot of fun with these cars.I looked at the new Hellfire and think after I get use to driving my GS Storm,I'll be getting one of those bad boys.

[smellsfishy]

OH OH you got the bug man, say goodbye to the contents of you wallet. HAHA just kidding.
one thing i found usefull is to buy spare parts anything that sticks out and vulnerable for destruction, just imagine what would be destroyed after it runs into a telephone post full out and buy that part. this way you don't have to wait for parts or call it a day after one run, like control arms etc.. Parts are cheap and waiting sucks. turns out i have to wait for a servo rebuild kit i'm so bumed.

[kuatto]

Oh yea,the bug has bit!!I didn't do too bad for prices so far.I picked up 2 GS Storm 1/8 nitro buggies for $400 came with a box of extras and upgraded motors,shocks and pipes.Then another $350 for battery box and all the start up tools and fuel.I just need another radio and servos to run the other car.I even installed a fail safe so it stops when it gets away from me.Can't wait untill morning

[smellsfishy]

not bad. i just used a spring on the throttle servoto prefent runnaway. i'm sure the are more common now but do yourself a favor and buy an fm 3ch based radio faster responce time. and get a heat gauge engine sleeve and pistons a $$$y