2slowwOO
That was the HPI Micro!!! I passed it about every other lap http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif OH WELL!

The car handled great and the taller spur gear was the way to go the motor didn`t get hot and had more punch out of the corners.2slow00 needed a anchor draggin behind his car just to slow it down he was going so fast.

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MR PARMA I wouldn't have been so fast without the PARMA PSE team behind me. Thanks again. Bud can't wait till next week. I couldn't believe how well these cars handle. its almost like driving 12th scale. But without the hassle.

Geez...would you quys quit talking about the micro...I'm getting to the point I can't even get enthused about finishing the assembly, let alone running it...LOL

Later,
Will
nova1965@yahoo.com
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Will
Did you start it yet or are you still waiting for a kit? It took me 4 1/2 hrs to assemble mine and that didn't include doing the body.
Well have fun http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

My lhs has had two or three hpi on order for 4weeks if not more I call the other hobby shop in the area and get parts for my brp in less then a week looks like there mit be a brp call in north central Wisconsin this winter
Bud when will the 52 tooth for the ball diff be out

wattson
I hope to have it ready by next week! I have a Micro BMW still in sealed box, sold it on ebay but the bidder never came thru. If you now anyone that has to have on It's $100.00
I will also have the Vette by end of next week http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

Hey Bud,

Are you still making those adapters to put tc tires on a pancar???

James

anakist
No we no longer have those, sorry! Did any of you guys in PA test the small airtronics speed control in a BURP? I have had some people as me about it and it seems like someone said it burnt up.

Bud can't wait for the next race at the Brat. We will have to take the BRP cars to Toledo when they open.

Bud: The Airtronics ES-01 is not capable of handling 16d motors. KSG found out the hard way!
http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/eek.gif

Bud,

I got one of the BMW's from Hobby People when they first had them. Started assembly but am having difficulty getting enthused to finish it now....I will get it done sometime though. I really want an SC-18 Fun Won but I want to leave the standard fun wons i have as they are. So, I'll be patient and wait for the kit to come out http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

Later,
Will
nova1965@yahoo.com
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Bud, like K1M said one of our racers (KSG) did try one of the lil' Airtronics ESCs and burned it up. The funny thing is he read the directions and decided to try it anyway. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

It was all done in the name of science, right KSG? http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif

bud
if i do get one i am going to wait a year till parts are easy to get
i got to work on getting my 18sc to running good

To YA ALL http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif I got the sample Corvette body and it looks nice! It will be ready by end of next week. The PN is 261 it will have a wing with mounting hardware and window masks price will be $18.00 The 52 tooth gear will be ready then also PN 365 it will come with center bushing for $6.00 http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/frown.gif sorry about the price but there is labor in it.
Lets keep this thread in the flaming zone and spreed the BURP!!!!!!!!!

Hi Bud: Any idea when #253 Ferrari that I have back ordered might get here? I'll have to have one of the Vette bodys too! Isn't #365 already Fun Wons diff kit? If the Ferrari comes in, hold on to it, looks like I'll be ordering again soon!

Our carpet racing season starts next month, and by the look of it the 1/18 scale class is going to be hot again this year!

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by OvalmanPA:
Bud, like K1M said one of our racers (KSG) did try one of the lil' Airtronics ESCs and burned it up. The funny thing is he read the directions and decided to try it anyway. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

It was all done in the name of science, right KSG? http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif</font>

It is always done in the name of science http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/wink.gif

I still have it, just to remind me how stupid I can be sometimes http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

http://www.pennswoods.net/~bigguy/sig.jpg

We bought 2 SC18's from Marcus and they should be here in a a week. Do the Micro bodies fit the SC well, if so which ones fit better? We are setting up a track in out Garage and are wondering what should we lay down to race on that will work well with the stock tires, we have an area that is about 16'x20' once we take away the drivers area and work benches and are looking for an inexpensive material that can be picked up easily to make room for real car repairs. For barriers we plan on filling old garden hoses filled with sand or 1"x3" boards and laying out oval and road coarses to mix thinks up. Any help would be appriciated.

Also we decided on the BRP cars because we couldn't justify spending $120 on cars that we only plan on racing for 3-4 months of the year and then shelfing until next winter/ rainy season...besides the Micros should be alot more maintenance and the MINI Z's are just junk IMHO.....

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K1M
Your right the correct # is 367 for the 52 tooth spur. I just received the Fer. let me know if I should ship just that or wait till you order again.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by kanesurfguru:

I still have it, just to remind me how stupid I can be sometimes http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif
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KSG:Throw that dang ES-01 away! I'll be glad to remind you anytime...just ask, I know you'd do the same for me!

BUD: Hold on to the Ferrari, I'll talk to you monday

Impactplayr: With the area you've got you might not need anything, but several other garage tracks around the country are using rolled roofing (tar paper). They say it works good, especially if the floor is cold. Just make sure to lap the paper in the direction you're running. If your concrete is clean and not real smooth you might not need anything. I'm not sure a garden hose is gonna slow them down much either, sand or not!

These things are a blast! I'll bet you'll end up running them more than you think.
Here's a link to a 1/18 scale track building page that might help give you some ideas.
http://www.mgsweb.com/rc/buds/track.htm

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by k1m:
Originally posted by kanesurfguru:

I still have it, just to remind me how stupid I can be sometimes http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif
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KSG:Throw that dang ES-01 away! I'll be glad to remind you anytime...just ask, I know you'd do the same for me!

There is no doubt in my mind that you would remind me, in a matter of fact I'll bet I wouldn't even have to remind you, you would be able to remember whenever you wanted too http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

And your right, I would help remind you also http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif what are friends for?

Thanks Bud.

Are there any floating around that you have? Or anyone else???

James

We got hold of some 12'x18' carpet that resembles Ozite, and layed it down in the garage, we also made a center island out of 2x4's approximayely 8'x4' with some plastic garden edging surrounding it so the island is about 10' at the apex of both turns. So far all we tested on it was a Bolink legend w/ 6 cells and a reedy firehawk motor....All i can say is WHAT A BLAST!!!!I can't wait to get the SC18's. The only thing we will need now is something to make outside barriers and different layouts for the inside....HMMMM possibly a figure 8 with a bridge......

Finally got around to water dipping my motor yesterday. Used two cells that I had that seemed to still be good out of a toasted pack. Dipped it three times for approximately 20 sec. each. Not many RPMs out of a two cell pack (don't want a lot anyway!) I'll tell ya but it worked like a charm. Filled the glass up a little to far though so I made a mess. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif Haven't water dipped a motor since my first experiment with it on a Twister motor clear back when I first got started about '93-'94. Works great for breaking in these little motors.

Look out now K1M, I'm coming to get ya this year! http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif

Visit Racers Edge R/C Racing and Hobbies (http://users.penn.com/~morg/track.html)

The 2 SC18's I am getting will be here soon, 1 is assembled and the other is not, I am giving the assembled car to my dad. My question is there any tips you have for the SC18 build?? Also any tuning tips? Should we break in the motors or just run them since we will both have brand new motors?

The track is 12'x18' with a center of 4'x12' so the minimum drive line will be about 25' and a shake that is pure oval (shaped like a tylenol capsule), do you think 4 cells will be satisfactory for our track.

Bud are you racing Sunday?

impactplayer
Read above post for motor break in, it does help.
2slowwOO I will be there Sunday we should have about 15 running 1/18th Pat Barber even got one http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif
See you there!!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to running the Buds car on the big track ing Eastlake, my need to get that bigger gear for that top speed.

Sporty is in the game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ps. You know he has 17 yrs experience.

Impactplayr: If you're looking for BRP tips, I'm working on a Pit Tips Page. It's not done yet, and it will be moving to another server soon, but if it helps.........
http://homepages.about.com/k1m/pittips/

Ovalman: I'm lookin forward to "bangin BuRPs" with ya, but wait til you see what we come up with this year! All I'm gonna say now is Donalbain's 26 lap record is GOING DOWN!!Hehehe!
http://pennswoods.net/~fortner/wavingflag.gif

Greetings All,

It's been awhile since I've been on here, but I haven't forgotten about my micros/mini's!

Does anyone have any track plans for 1/18th scale? I would like to build a very nice high quality track. I am actually a new HobbyTown USA franchise owner and really believe in the smaller scale racing. I am seriously considering putting in a 1/18th scale track for fun racing. I just need help with the how to do it?

If anyone has any plans and help I would greatly appreciate it. Feel free to email me offline at - mikemann@value.net if you want to keep this off the fourm.

Thanks Again!

-Mike

Mike: Glad to see you made the move to Hobby Talk! Good Luck with your new track. Here's a link to a picture of Racer's Edge track here in Pa.
http://users.penn.com/~morg/track.html
Or maybe Bud's track in OH.
http://www.brpracing.com/aboutbrp.html
Here's a link about track building:
http://www.mgsweb.com/rc/buds/track.htm
Have you tried the SC18 yet? Most of us are running SC18 Fun Wons here and havin' a ball!

Hey everyone,

Yes it is true I got mine the other day. I should be ready by Sunday. So look out I plan to be fast!!!!!!

K1m,

Thanks for those links! That was exactly the stuff I was trying to find. Really appreciate the help.

-Mike

Tang Tester good to see you back. You sure have a lot of names,but I guess with 17yrs of experience you would pick up a few.

All: Got some new goodies from Bud today, man he gets orders out FAST! I got some of the new 52t spur gears and they do cost $1 more, but they come with new diff balls and an oillite bushing instead of plastic. Also I got one of the new Vette bodys and it really looks HOT! The window masks are a welcome addition. The SC18 now comes with a Vette body too, #112.
The SC Fun Wons kits are here at last! They come with Da Bug, Heavy Hauler, Street Stocker, or Touring Terror bodys, #131-#134.
A word of advise: If you're thinking about buying a SC18 kit, do it soon. Looks like the price will be going up $10 November 1.
Still the best deal in RC today IMHO!

TangTester are you going to be ready to race Sunday? Bud save me a Vette body and a couple of the new gears.

K1M...........I'll be talking to you soon. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

hey 2slowOO,
I put the radio gear in today. I should be painting the body tommorrow. I am pretty sure it will be fast.....or aleast look good!!.

There should be a good turn out. I think Bud sold quite a few cars last Sunday. I'll drive slow so you can keep up.

2slowwOO
I'll have the parts at the race! The vette came out nice http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif Pat the tang teaster could be the hot guy sunday, or dan, bud ,pete, dick,tony,ect. ect.
I'am getting more shops that have tryed the cometitions car and the BRP They can't beleive the performance difference. See Ya All sunday

I put the 52t spur gear on my SC FunWon last night and I had to remove some plastic around the inner hole on the hub to make room for the oillite bushing. My exacto was handy from removing the plastic bushing, so I started to use it to ream out the hub but ended up using a 5/16 drill bit. The drill bit works MUCH better, I have a bandaid on my thumb to prove it! BE CAREFUL!
Also after moving the motor to reset gear mesh, it didn't want to spin freely. (I checked it by removing the rear axle after the motor screws were tightened up, and spinning the pinion gear.)Bud's tip of tapping on the teeth of the pinion helped free it up. Pretty cool!

We had another great race today! 11 racers ran in the first BRP points race at the NORCAR club race. The track was tight and the traction was high. I found out that the BRP cars were picking up too much sticky stuff from the track and bogging them down so we just clead the junk off with lighter fluid and they were back a flying again. You guys may not run into this problem but we had 73 total racers and they use lots of tire stuff.
Good job dickfor making the A main and Pat you ran like you had 17 years of experience http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

Bud, I can't wait to put the new Vette body on my BRP.TangTesters looked real good. But what else would you expect from a man with 17yrs of experience!His is one of the most respected names in R/C racing.Dosen't he hold a national championship? I see Len bought a new kit. We should have a lot more racers soon everyone likes this class. All our gear fits in one box. See you Sunday at Eastlake.

Anyone want to race BRP cars Friday in Toledo?

2sloww00
It was a good time! Maybe after the indoor champs some of the big boys will want to play http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif We'll kick there @#%@% Since we have all that track time, for that matter I dare them to try and race us guys after all if you add up all the experience us BRP racers have, WOW!
I may go to Toledo friday night and take some rentals there, they run legands and maybe they will let me run in that class with the 1/18th cars.
The points will be on the NORCAR web site soon don't forget I do not count, maybe you will win that 7 ft tall trophy http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/smile.gif

That trophy is so big you need a truck to bring it home!

And where would you put it when you got home? http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/biggrin.gif
Bud: Thanks for the tip on tire traction remover. Sounds like that ozite has some pretty heavy traffic!
Are you guys running any SC Fun Wons?