I just drove my new Lightning for the first time this afternoon. 60 degrees in Wisconsin is like summer. They sure get gummed up and dirty. This may sound dumb... but what is the best way to clean these things up? I dont want to just spray down the the engine and bearings with a garden hose. I always used Nitro clean on my 1/10 cars, but this would take like 3 cans. Any suggestions...............................

I would use a little simple Green and water in a spray bottle. Let is soak then rinse off/wipe off or better yet blow off with a air hose. I believe most of the bearings are sealed ( Somebody let me know for sure) there shouldn't be a issue. I Like to clean my bearings anyway.

Make sure no grass Clippings get inside the head area or you will have heating issues.

jsut my .02 worth

mike
willmannracingproducts.com

It shouldn't get that nasty under the body if you have flex tubing up by exhaust.

As well as running to much oil in the fuel.

Paul is right about the exhaust pipe. That will be the first thing you need to do. I take a rag with dish water and wipe it down and dry it off with a clean rag. then brush it down with a shaving brush after every run and it will keep it a lot cleaner I don't like the water hose or air hose they get that stuff wear its not suppose to be. Just my 2 cents worth.

A good source for the flex hose.

http://www.dansperformanceparts.com/buggy/exh/buggyexh2.htm

01-00-3497-0 ALUMINUM HOSE 1" X 36", EACH $ 4.95

1" per QSAC rules.

and keep in mind DO NOT get the electronics wet!!!...it will let the smoke out

LMAO... they do quit when you let the smoke out :drunk:and keep in mind DO NOT get the electronics wet!!!...it will let the smoke out

Paul is right about the exhaust pipe. That will be the first thing you need to do. I take a rag with dish water and wipe it down and dry it off with a clean rag. then brush it down with a shaving brush after every run and it will keep it a lot cleaner I don't like the water hose or air hose they get that stuff wear its not suppose to be. Just my 2 cents worth.


Jeff: is my .02 worth more or less since you live down south:rolleyes:

Jeff: is my .02 worth more or less since you live down south:rolleyes:

Gonna have to wait a few more months to see after our president "spreads the wealth", if there is .02 cents left

About every 2 races I remove the servos, receiver box, and tires.....spray simple green on frame and aluminum......let sit for a couple minutes.....and then use a water siphon air nozzle at 100 p.s.i. I've been doing this for many years without causing bearing problems. I still use the original bearings that came with the car in 2001.

John 33

Thanks for the response all. I just wanted to make sure that I wouldnt damage the engine with water........I'll get to scrub'n.........Thanks again.

That dirt and grime shows character!!! Don't want anyone to think it's a shelf queen :)

LOL
Mike, Thats about all he has to offer. Not a lot going on down south.:thumbsup:Jeff: is my .02 worth more or less since you live down south:rolleyes:

LOL, You are right about that. :thumbsup:LOL
Mike, Thats about all he has to offer. Not a lot going on down south.:thumbsup: