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akura2
05-28-2005, 07:52 PM
I've been into RC from 23 years. I'm a member of one18th (moderator), driftrcentral, yourmicro(My car is on the front page... the RX-7), rcgroups, minizracer, and tinyRC. I own more than 45 Radio-controlled vehicles including planes, motorcycles, and Helis. More than half are 1/18 scale and larger. I just got a Half 8 at the RCX show in Anaheim last weekend for $150 (I couldn't resist) I have 3Racing shocks on their way as well as a clear body, X-Speed, and bearings coming as well. I have a Kyosho Motorcycle with a Mamba 6800 in it and a M18 with the Mamba Comp X (8000)... (that was just for experimenting) I might get the Aon 4900 to put in my H8 and use the Mamba controller from my M18... just not looking forward to replacing all of the other electronics as I have had to do in any of my previous RTRs... but if the H8 proves to be too slow with the 8-cell and the X-speed then I might have to bite the bullet... I have extra receivers (XXL) but I would just have to get a servo and take the time to do the install (which I don't really have :D)... I DID put ceramic grease in all the diffs prior to the first run with the stock motor and 8-cell, but ball diffs would be the ultimate setup (quiet and adjustable)... I spoke to a buddy of mine that works at Kyosho and no plans for a ball diff are on the table... but as with the mini-z I can't see them going without for too much longer... if not, I'm sure the aftermarket is hard at work on it.

Thanks for listening...glad to be here

arch2b
05-29-2005, 02:38 PM
nice to see you here as well ;) i don't have my h8 yet but i'm still working on it. i still have an m18 to finish :p

halfEIGHT
05-30-2005, 04:20 PM
Hey akura2, good to see you over here! :)

akura2
05-30-2005, 09:29 PM
Thanks :D :D

halfEIGHT
06-08-2005, 06:38 PM
I guess we'll need to have a hE Painting Contest now?! :D

akura2
06-08-2005, 07:37 PM
I guess we'll need to have a hE Painting Contest now?! :D

LOL



:D

.5x8
06-09-2005, 12:27 AM
welcome akura! im keeping my eye on u! =] lol

you know me! im viet drifta from drc =]

akura2
06-15-2005, 06:13 PM
Cool.. I haven't been over there in a while... at least since I set up that drift session for Speed Magazine... but I'll be back over there sometime soon.... I still have my cars...