you don't like to bump start....boy your crazy!

i dont like bump start either

can't set up the box correctly to use easily or what? can't get the flywheel to line up with the rubber wheel? batts always die before it's started?

For me, it's just one more thing to charge, maintain and carry... all my engines have pull starts.

The way i look at it is, Less drag on the motor which in turn gives you more power, Sealed engine so more reliability, Less maitence because you dont have to be cleaning that OWB before every race day, ect ect. TO many reasons for ME to ditch all that stuff. Starter box is just a battery and wheel. Never had a bearing lock up and cause me a race since i went starter box. But if you dont mind all the work that a pullstarter gives you then more power to ya.

I don't race (strictly basher only). Cleaning a OWB once a gallon doesn't bother me. A well tuned engine starts in 2 or 3 pulls.

thats how it was when i had pullstarts.

oh well I am going bump box on mine, just trying to decide on motors for now. Choice between a monster NR 528XR or a RB C5 for better drivability, both bs of course. I never had an issue with a ps ever and I rarely ever cleaned them so I must have been lucky. I did see that KO offers a top plate for the X1 that I am ordering that makes bs'ing much easier to line up cause it fits the chassis perfectly once installed. Should make it easier.

the key to the bumpsatarter is just what u said, once u got ur car lined up right its a dream lol

Hey, I started this thread about Al's but after being at Leisure Hours Hobbies today, they got lots of parts and bodies, and kits, and guys working there, too! Nice shop.

I tried to told ya

And I agree, you did tell me. It just was in the wrong location for me. In good traffic I made it there in 20 min's from my house. Not too bad. And seeing what all they stocked, pretty much worth the drive.

it takes me 15 mins to get there. 20 mins is great coming from 'da ville

maybe it was longer? dunno....so much depends on the run from I55 exit up to Boughton Road. If you hit the lights, it saves 10 mins!

I went to al's yesterday on my lunch break to pick up a couple glow plugs and a fuel bottle... It took them 35 minutes to get me rung out at the counter... So much for lunch. 15 minutes there, 15 minutes back... 35 minutes waiting.

I like their prices and their helpful attitude, but I hate their service... it's almost enough for me to go to Lagrange on my lunch hour to get help from the old angry guy.

if you stand around at Al's and not say anything just waitng for them to come to you it will always take alot longer. Speak up, tell them your in a hurry, make sure they know you need help.