HPI Savage Linkage Mod

January 31, 2005 in Tips | no comments

In this tutorial you’ll show you how to improve the linkage in your HPI Savage. In doing so you’ll gain benefits such as; Maximized stopping abilities, enhanced throttle/brake response, and smoother linkage movements.
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Savage Fuel Tank Protector

Here is a quick and easy trick to help your fuel tank out on the Savage.

Benefits:
- Reduce vibration to your tank
— Protect your tank from hitting or smashing against your TVP’s
— Provides additional cushion when crashing or rolling over
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Centering a servo

January 24, 2005 in Tips | no comments

While centering a servo may sound like a simple task, if done incorrectly you’ll find yourself constantly trying to correct the steering or throttle of your R/C. By following these few steps you’ll save yourself a lot of time and hassle.

  • First remove the servo saver or horn.
  • Turn your radio gear on and adjust the trim on your radio transmitter to zero.
  • Turn on your R/C.
  • Re-install the servo saver or horn as close to centered as possible on the servo.
  • Using your radio transmitter fine tune the servo using the servo trim.

And there you have it, a centered servo which will make racing or bashing your R/C much more enjoyable!

OFNA Rear Torque Brace Mod

January 17, 2005 in Tips | no comments

I found that the screw that supports the rear torque brace on my Ofna Hyper 7 PCR Pro is not very strong. After several bash sessions, I noticed that this screw taking a beating…

As you can see below, the screw started to bend from the impact of hard landings.

Bent Screw

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Just say no to glitching

January 15, 2005 in Tips | no comments

The bottom of your receiver case is a good home for sand, dirt, rocks, and dust, and since receivers are not completely sealed, it isn’t hard for this kind of debris to make it in. Junk in the bottom of your receiver case can spell disaster if left untreated. The debris can make contact with the receiver’s circuit board and short out the components, creating radio interference or glitching.
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Liquid Mask Tutorial

January 9, 2005 in Tips | no comments

So, you got that new airbrush and considering Liquid Mask?
At first it’s intimidating, but once you try it, you’ll never go back. I hope this tutorial will get you to try it, you will love it!

This tutorial starts in assuming that you have the body prepped and washed
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Dye rims with Rit-Dye

September 29, 2004 in Tips | Comments Off

Cautions: DO NOT use RIT dye as something to drink and to wash your eyes with. If you accidentally get the dye in your eyes flush them out for 15 minutes and call your local doctor. BEWARE of your mother, wife, and girlfriend because this stuff CAN stain so don’t be going wild with it.

Starting: So you want to DYE some wheels huh? First off you need wheels to dye, I used Traxxas white nylon rims for my nitro rustler. Click to continue…