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| I'm as active as ever. I still race/bash and visit forums daily. | 46 | 34.07% | |
| I'm as active racing/bashing as ever, but spend less time on forums. | 35 | 25.93% | |
| I'm getting bored with it, and it is a distraction. | 13 | 9.63% | |
| I'm taking a break to avoid a divorce. I'll be back when the heat is off. | 15 | 11.11% | |
| I'm prepping to sell it all and get out. Time to stop playing with expensive toys. | 10 | 7.41% | |
| I'm new to it, and just getting into it. I love forums and posting here. | 16 | 11.85% | |
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Is the RC scene cooling off?
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07-08-2008, 01:58 PM
20 to 30 percent change will not affect tuning that much, something else is wrong (probably just needs to be fully re-tuned).
30% will make the motor run cooler and faster, always run 30% IMO.
Mugen MBX5T
RBS5 RB2045 Futaba 3PM Hitec 5955, 5965 
07-08-2008, 03:05 PM
20% runs cooler actually
Here is a link to my website-
http://www.czech-it-out-graphics.com 1/29/07 never forget....TTT  alute:Bringing old know-it-all blow hards back to reallity at a forum near you "Always Imitated, Never Duplicated"
07-08-2008, 06:09 PM
I've always had 20% Run Hotter. Methanol Burns hotter than Nitro.
LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port.
Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime.
07-08-2008, 11:05 PM
I thought the same thing talked to ed bridges and rich reid about it and they both said more nitro burns hotter more power and less run time
Here is a link to my website-
http://www.czech-it-out-graphics.com 1/29/07 never forget....TTT alute:Bringing old know-it-all blow hards back to reallity at a forum near you "Always Imitated, Never Duplicated"
07-09-2008, 10:13 AM
Lol then why is it higher nitro fuels burn cooler. from 20% to 30% engine temps dropped for me.
LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port.
Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime. 
07-09-2008, 10:31 AM
J-Dub Wrote:Lol then why is it higher nitro fuels burn cooler. from 20% to 30% engine temps dropped for me. Why does Odonnell 20% run cooler than Top Fuel 20% ?
I’ve got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell.
07-09-2008, 04:06 PM
Ponch Wrote:Because TF is junkI only bought it at first because one of the guys at hobbytown said i had to use it in my S-maxx or void the warranty. I think i might be off the thread subject.
I’ve got a fever. And the only prescription is more cowbell.
07-09-2008, 05:00 PM
lol how are they gonna know what you burnt in your engine. its BS run byrons. unless blue thunder, makes your engine blue. Lol
LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port.
Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime.
07-09-2008, 06:38 PM
Odonnel and Byrons makes your engine have a brown oil coating on it so they will know.
Either way they don't care they just say that to sell more fuel.
Mugen MBX5T
RBS5 RB2045 Futaba 3PM Hitec 5955, 5965
07-10-2008, 12:04 AM
figured the brown coating was normal on the piston from combustion Lol. Im going with what Tex said...Traxxas's Customer service wouldnt be what it was if they said "F U, U DIDNT BUY TOP FUEL OOLLOLOLOLOL"
LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port.
Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime.
07-10-2008, 01:43 PM
the coating on everything is oil burn off as well as the color. Ive heard some bad things about the byrons gen 2 shit now maybe I should go back to werks fuel
Here is a link to my website-
http://www.czech-it-out-graphics.com 1/29/07 never forget....TTT alute:Bringing old know-it-all blow hards back to reallity at a forum near you "Always Imitated, Never Duplicated"
07-10-2008, 02:58 PM
I've not had an issue with the new fuel. It runs cooler, from the old fuel I was significantly richer with same needles. 3 gallons and the Vag is still running strong, LOL. we'll see what happens when I get to about 5 or 6
LSP lots of Khz, Werks .28 8 port.
Revo 2.5, TRX 3.3 Engine, Center Diff. Fast and Turns on a dime.
08-13-2008, 04:53 PM
This is Brokefreak.. The scene here in Michigan sucks! No one bashin over here and the track down the steet ( dirtburners) closed. I do still get out on some construction sites near me. When I want to piss off the neightbors I run my truck on the lawn. Is the Chicago scene still hoppn?
08-15-2008, 01:42 PM
whats up freak!
10/8/1871- the great Chicago fire. Approximately 250 people were killed in the fire; 98,500 people were left homeless; 17,450 buildings were destroyed along with the original Emancipation Proclamation.
Chicago Local 281, protecting lives and property for over 100 years. Lawn sprinklers save your grass, Fire sprinklers save your a$$ 
11-02-2008, 10:19 AM
Overall,I think the rc scene is expanding ever since they showed the IFMAR world finals on Speed TV.
11-02-2008, 10:44 AM
yep, I was at a party last night and the guys were talking about the nitro RC cars they saw on Speed channel....I just happen to over hear the conversation and walked over to them and was telling them more about the hobby.
Mugen MBX5T
RBS5 RB2045 Futaba 3PM Hitec 5955, 5965
11-02-2008, 10:59 AM
Well hopefully you got them into RC
 It's always good to have RC expanding...my local hobby shop is an hour away Dx
11-06-2008, 01:43 PM
What's up guys. I haven't been on the forum too much, but have still been messing around with the RC's on occasion. So far I am really diggin my 1/5th scale HPI Baja as it's easy to tune, will sit and idle forever and get close to 45 minutes of run time on some good ol 87-93 octane fuel. Sometimes will throw a bit of race fuel from the Mustang in it just for the smell...LOL. Ended up selling off all my nitro's in favor of the gas stuff. We'll see, but I may end up picking up a Slash to mess around with as they look pretty cool and are fairly cheap if I don't really like it.
Sup Tex....how's Texas treating you?
11-07-2008, 10:53 AM
what up Scott!
Texas is awesome....weather is great!
Mugen MBX5T
RBS5 RB2045 Futaba 3PM Hitec 5955, 5965
12-20-2008, 06:37 PM
didnt texas just get some snow? I know las vegas got snow and I think even Louisiana did too
Here is a link to my website-
http://www.czech-it-out-graphics.com 1/29/07 never forget....TTT alute:Bringing old know-it-all blow hards back to reallity at a forum near you "Always Imitated, Never Duplicated" |
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