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  1. T

    Help tuning my Savage XL

    I am just getting over a back injury that has kept me bedside for close to 2 years. I bought a BRAND NEW Savage XL right before I hurt my back and needless to say I never really got a chance to drive my truck to the point where I could have some fun! I have ran about 4 tanks on the engine...
  2. L

    Used revo tuning

    Well,prob a well repeated question..But,,bought this revo followed advice on youtube and owners manual on tuning..Had it running great..One thing is,it drips oil constantly like its too rich..I set idle a 1-2 mm gap and 4out on hsv,lsv 1.5 trns out..It wont run unless i lean the hsv..Runs pretty...
  3. HPI-Killer

    Traxxas Rustler Tuning

    First thing you need to do is read the rules of the forum, then find the appropriate section and then use the Search feature of the site. Reset your needles and retune from there, dont give us alot of information then dont expect much back...
  4. Highway123

    3.3 stalling while tuning

    I just bought a used T-maxx with the 3.3. Took it out today and started tuning it. Set the LSN flush with the housing and set the HSN at 5 turns out. Made some passes and got the Maxx up to 205 degrees and started tuning. Started leaning out the LSN when half way through a test lap the Maxx...
  5. Greywolf74

    nitro tuning question

    while I have gotten half way decent at tuning a nitro engine there is one thing that confuses me when trying to follow a tuning flow chart or guide. One thing that never seems to be mentioned in them is what does it mean when your kit will idle fine but while its idleing it periodically revs a...
  6. B

    Hyper 7 TUNING HEADACHE HELP

    Ok so I bought a hyper 7 TQ Sport from a mate with a view to getting back into the hobby (having had many brushless and a couple of nitro Schumachers in the past) I just can't get it running properly I've read the posts about the needle positions and gaps etc and have set it up correctly as far...
  7. J

    Tuning question on new trx3.3

    I have been reading all the info I can on tuning my new 3.3 that just replaced the worn out 2.5r in my revo. So far I have run about 12 tanks through it and am really trying to learn as much as I can about tuning this truck properly. Most things I read talk about tuning to a certain temp and...
  8. batmanninja

    xxx nt tuning

    I bought this thing at a garage sale for 20 bux. The guy said it wae dead. All it needed was a new spur gear. I got it running but i can't get a good tune. I'm no noob at tuning but I'm stuck on this one. I got a good hi speed tune running about 200 but i can't get the thing to start without opening...
  9. W

    Revo 2.5r Tuning

    Revo 2.5r Tuning (Now with new and improved problems) I started a thread on the Revo section but it got jacked. I figured out my problem and this section is more fitted to the answers I need. I have a Revo with a 2.5r and I'm having trouble getting it tuned. The car runs, but its a bitch to...
  10. B

    3rdgear tuning?..

    Just finished breaking in my Lrp .32 in my savage....haha MONSTER! Anyways....I'm shifting from 1-2 pretty smoothly but I don't think I'm hitting into the third gear:\. Do I adjust it with the same Screw that you use for 1st to 2nd ..? Thanks in advance
  11. J

    Savage 21 tuning issue

    After 3 long days of completely taking apart my savage 21 and cleaning it and putting it back together I found that the carb setting were way off. When I was trying to tune the engine the hsn was really lose and whenever I was to rev the engine, it would vibrate out of its position. I was...
  12. S

    kyosho DRX fiesta s2000 tuning problems....please help.

    hi everyone, I'm new to the nitro r/c world and just bought a Kyosho DRX fiesta s2000 from modelsport. i broke the engine in by running 4 tanks of 20% nitro fuel but can't tune the HSN and LSN. I've read the manuel, looked on youtube but can't seem to sort it. as far as i can tell I've now set...
  13. N

    My first race tuning .... How does she sound??

    Finally got a good tuning pn my buggy how does she sound? Losi 8ight 2.0 rtr tuning - YouTube check out my video :)
  14. srbecker

    T-Maxx Tuning questions (also in T-Maxx thread, sorry)

    I apologize for the noobish question, but I'm at the point where I mostly understanding tuning my T-Maxx but still have some confusion. After reading all the posts on tuning and factory settings and blah blah, it seems that the main concesus is that 4 turns out on the HSN (factory setting) is...
  15. srbecker

    T-Maxx Tuning questions

    I apologize for the noobish question, but I'm at the point where I mostly understanding tuning my T-Maxx but still have some confusion. After reading all the posts on tuning and factory settings and blah blah, it seems that the main concesus is that 4 turns out on the HSN (factory setting) is...
  16. tomcoleman

    Picco Tuning help!

    I have a Picco .26 for my revo 3.3 I replaced the 3.3 engine and the picco pushes the car fine heres the problem if i start the car and leave it idle for a few mins the temp is around 70-80c if i race the temp was going 150-200c!!!!!!!! ( i actually nuked a few glow plugs) The...
  17. Greywolf74

    Tuning Flow Chart

    Ok so this isnt an actual flow chart but it kind of reads like one. Theres alot of diferent tuning guides out there and they are all at least decent but this was the one that really taught me. For two reasons. 1) Its Short enough to print on a single piece of paper and take with me and 2) It...
  18. P

    tuning question for traxxas 3.3

    I see all these threads online with 3.3 motors doing wheelies in T maxxs and revos. I must be doing something wrong with my two trucks. The slipper clutckes are tight and clutches are new. If anyone can shed some light on some tuning tips. Stock needle settings?
  19. Bkyd Basher

    Shock Tuning

    Hey guys just lokin for some tips on setting up my revo suspension. Like what weight oil, pistons rocker arms. I just have stock shocks but looking to improve towards a racing setup with some descent air jumps.Thanks for any help?
  20. C

    okay 3.3 tuning help

    ok broke in my new 3.3 in last week now trying to tune it. first thing, from a dead stop when i hit the throttle it revs up then bogs down and when i let off and go again it goes just fine might be getting to much fuel but not to sure. second, when i do a high speed run and let off it sounds...
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