NakedApe
01-18-2006, 04:27 AM
Hi everyone,
The HalfEight is my first RC ever! Always wanted one but never got round to it.
Got mine at Christmas and have been reading the forums ever since.
Got some ally knuckles, XP motor, bearings and the Kyosho oil shox.
Ordered some ally parts fr HK. The shock towers, the rear knuckles and all the arms. I'm gonna get a heatsink, ally castor blocks and maybe the 8-pack but I know next to nothing abt chargers.
I'll post a pic sometime soon after all the aforesaid parts are installed and maybe later a video.
O yes, I forgot. I'm making my very own private track in the front garden approx 14m by 8m. Currently the grass has been sprayed in a number 8 ;) . It's turned yellow and after I will put up some bollards to catch the car for when it veers off. I'm thinking a 2ft ramp in the middle or tabletop. Some dips and a few small jumps.
I won't be racing so no brushless yet. I'm leaning toward the 8 cell pack but I don't think I need the speed for this size course?? I will be spending bux on the lil' car tho' cause I appreciate the pedigree handling and the quality.
Actually one reason why I got this car was that myself and the missus will be moving to Australia this year and I wanted something compact that would travel. I'd also like to learn abt RC racing so I can join a club in Oz and mebbe race nitro 777s or such.
Well, that's all for now. Thanks for reading.
Clive
PS: Actually Bit I wrote you an email not long ago abt the chassis... I haven't quite decided yet but gimme a few weeks. Just worried the ally arms will stress the diff boxes when I jump so I may take the plunge wif yr chassis as well. O heck I'll prolly spend a bomb on the lil' car by Christmas! Ta
The HalfEight is my first RC ever! Always wanted one but never got round to it.
Got mine at Christmas and have been reading the forums ever since.
Got some ally knuckles, XP motor, bearings and the Kyosho oil shox.
Ordered some ally parts fr HK. The shock towers, the rear knuckles and all the arms. I'm gonna get a heatsink, ally castor blocks and maybe the 8-pack but I know next to nothing abt chargers.
I'll post a pic sometime soon after all the aforesaid parts are installed and maybe later a video.
O yes, I forgot. I'm making my very own private track in the front garden approx 14m by 8m. Currently the grass has been sprayed in a number 8 ;) . It's turned yellow and after I will put up some bollards to catch the car for when it veers off. I'm thinking a 2ft ramp in the middle or tabletop. Some dips and a few small jumps.
I won't be racing so no brushless yet. I'm leaning toward the 8 cell pack but I don't think I need the speed for this size course?? I will be spending bux on the lil' car tho' cause I appreciate the pedigree handling and the quality.
Actually one reason why I got this car was that myself and the missus will be moving to Australia this year and I wanted something compact that would travel. I'd also like to learn abt RC racing so I can join a club in Oz and mebbe race nitro 777s or such.
Well, that's all for now. Thanks for reading.
Clive
PS: Actually Bit I wrote you an email not long ago abt the chassis... I haven't quite decided yet but gimme a few weeks. Just worried the ally arms will stress the diff boxes when I jump so I may take the plunge wif yr chassis as well. O heck I'll prolly spend a bomb on the lil' car by Christmas! Ta