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smogthemog
Junior Member
Congo, Democratic Republic of
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 Posted - 23 October 2008 : 16:58:55
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Hello people.
1st post :) and would like a tad of information and thinking from others so to guide a semi newbie back into the sport.
I have been into most aspects of RC through the years, apart from planes, could never get the bleedin hang of them!! and I used to race 1/8th back in 94-5 in the British Nationals along side Booth, Craddock, Hazelwood etc but had to pack up due to a redundancy at that time. I wasn't much cop but used to give it a go! I now wish to get back in to doing a bit of racing with you guy's in the A1 club. I have been re-introduced into the sport by a group of mates that I used to fly kites and race class 8 Parakart kite buggys with - you probably know them as Nick and Carl who are now active most Tuesday evenings down at Laughton Manor. I have been with them on the last two race evenings held there in a view of joining them and the club and hopefully beating the arses off of them in time :D Only joking :)
OK - my questions:
I have set my mind on a Kyosho ST-RR with an OS V-spec engine. Can anyone suggest any more engines as good as these that I could consider with as much power and reliability Oh! and that will be happy using good ole OS8 plugs :o)
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Radio gear will be 2.4GHz but 2ch stick control and not rotary. I used to Run Futaba back then but can't remember what type - any suggestions, pro's and con's?
Servos? I used to run KO FET servo's, high speed, V-high tourque. Back then they had the normal 3 wire lead to connect plus a honkin gret set of +/- leads direct to the battery! Any suggestions of servo's to use nowaday's?
What amount of good aftermarket bit's are available for this car?
And last but not least - where to purchase all this stuff from including ally hot up bit's and bob's for the car? I think I have decided to buy the standard car kit from Greetwell models as they seem to be very competetive on price but where else should I consider to be able to take a trip one Saturday and get everything I need?
I know it's a lot of questions and I will be very appreciative somehow or another of some information.
Thanks
Jim |
Edited by - smogthemog on 23 October 2008 17:19:58 |
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casbuster
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 October 2008 : 17:56:27
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hi jim
i have a mate that is selling a st-rr if you want i will find out how much he wants for it .It has been well looked after .Engine the os v spec is one of the best engines along with rbs if you want the same performance as a v spec then look at rb ws7/111 and the c6 they are both turbo plugs.Servos the best at the mo are the ace /xp i use a xp1015 on the steering and a 1013 on the thottle .Radios futaba 3vc comes with 2.4 and ko do one aswell there is not many stick radios out as most use wheel radios if you get in touch with tony at cbr he will be able to get it all in for you his number is 01623 871560 and will let you know when its all in stock should only take him a couple of days he is not open on a tuesday.
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smogthemog
Junior Member
Congo, Democratic Republic of
123 Posts |
Posted - 23 October 2008 : 19:15:00
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HI Carl and thanks for the info.
I think I would like to purchase New but would be interested in a price for the ST-RR as I may purchase as a spare.
I will take a closer look at the RBS range of engines and the servo's you mention
Thanks for the info.
Jim |
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smogthemog
Junior Member
Congo, Democratic Republic of
123 Posts |
Posted - 24 October 2008 : 16:32:09
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Hi again Carl.
Definitely interested in your mates ST-RR if you could relay some info about it that would be cool.
Thanks
Jim |
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casbuster
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 October 2008 : 09:27:37
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hi jim he wants £160 for it its on ebay.
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smogthemog
Junior Member
Congo, Democratic Republic of
123 Posts |
Posted - 25 October 2008 : 10:59:00
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| Thanks Carl, that one is now in the bag :) |
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