Building my own track - Page 2 - Chitown R/C - Chicago's Largest RC Car and Truck Community

ATA_Thrash · (#26 (**permalink**))

Any time Tripp! Only problem is most Monster trucks wouldnt be able to make the turns, but your welcome to come out and try or drive my electric which is pretty much the only thing i run back there.

ATA_Thrash · (#27 (**permalink**))

RCDad : Im the only one that races I have 3 kids. 2 girls 11 & 6 and a son age 2. Im trying to get my oldest to practice a little on the track but shes not very interested. My 6 year old likes to drive and she trys, usually il hand over the wheel after the battery pack is running low and its just her speed...

RCDad · (#28 (**permalink**))

Any of you guys used TrackMaker?

My CAD drawing of ATA's track;

RCDad · (#29 (**permalink**))

Well, started on the track today. There is more grass in this spot than I thought. I mowed it down to the ground. Right now all I've got is an oval until I get that machine to dig the grass up. I put a jump in and made this video while beating my truck around this track.

Tex · (#30 (**permalink**))

I checked on a sod cutter at home depot, it's $58 a day to rent.

RCDad · (#31 (**permalink**))

Fixed the vid link. One day should be enough I imagine.

Tex · (#32 (**permalink**))

yeah those sod cutters cut almost as fast as a lawn mower. One day should be fine. you can even do 4 hours for $42 but I think it would be safer going with $58 for a full day.

thenewguy821 · (#33 (**permalink**))

Shame on you RCdad... Were you aiming for the little guy???? lol

RCDad · (#34 (**permalink**))

It hit him hard but did not hurt him, thank god I wasn't driving a maxx

Harper · (#35 (**permalink**))

RCDAD, I was wondering if you ever tried the OS carb on the TRX2.5 motor? I was thinking of trying the same thing as I have had caburetor issues with mine. Thanks for any info. By the way, I like your track.

RCDad · (#36 (**permalink**))

I asked a lot of people about the OS carb and I heard there was really no difference in performance. Not sure if it tunes any better.

Tex · (#37 (**permalink**))

yeah I'm sure it tunes better, but your right, no performance increase. I had good and bad 2.5 carbs, they are all different. Thats one bad thing about those motors IMO, bad consistancy. One motor is a different animal comparred to the next.

DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 · (#38 (**permalink**))

The bane of mass production in Taiwan. Sometimes you get great stuff, sometimes not so great.

Michowski · (#39 (**permalink**))

At the pro series over the weekend i was told that a nova carb will give this engine a night and day difference for tuning and performance. Im gonna try and find out what carb it is and then buy a 2.5 and stick that carb on it and then tell you guys what carb it is lol.

Harper · (#40 (**permalink**))

I am not looking for more performance. I am happy with the power output but I am having issues with consistency or lack of. I like the build of the motor itself but I do not like the plastic carburetor. I would stick with this motor if I could find a different carb for it, otherwise I am starting over. I have this motor in a 4 lb gas sprint car and it is very competitive with anything so far unless I dont start or finish the race due to a tuning issue. Thanks guys. BTW, I am sorry to have hi-jacked your track thread RCDAD.

Michowski · (#41 (**permalink**))

ok well i just got the link. http://www.crispycrittershobbyshop.c...5&cat=0&page=8. The review i heard on it was it gives you slightly more power but it also gives you about 1000x more reliability then the stock engine. It will tune like an os engine altho its still got traxxas parts on the inside. I cant wait to get this and another 2.5. If you order it harper let us know how well it does for you.