EZ Start 2....What a POS

[robmob]

I went to break-in the Revo today and I could not start it using the EZ Start for poop. Battery was freshly charged too. I ended-up using my brick to ignite the plug instead of the EZ Starts built-in ignitor. Only then did it fire right up.

This is why I prefer a pull start or even a shaft start system. No wiring involved to screw things up.

 

[jon2]

I stopped using the "blue" wire as it drains the battery too fast. I still use the EZ start but I use the brick and cord to lite the plug. Never fails.

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

I knew from experience and bought a pullstart before hand. I installed it and life is great.

 

[Rolex]

The hand head starter has a tendency to have a failure on the circuit board. Everything works, but no power goes to the glow plug. Several have failed at the local track, and so has mine. I eliminated the glow wire, still use the EZ-start, but use an ignitor at the plug.
It also extends the battery life of the EZ.

 

[akmadmaxx]

The hand head starter has a tendency to have a failure on the circuit board.

I have had this happen to 2 or 3 of mine!

 

[thedominator]

I knew from experience and bought a pullstart before hand. I installed it and life is great.

same here

 

[t-alec]

if u take it to urhobby shop they ussually replace it free.

 

[Rolex]

Not if it's 3 years old, but I've seen them fail in the first month. Maybe they'll replace them then.

 

[rgjjpre]

Just got my Revo inn Feb and the ez starter went already. Traxxas will replace it if it's been less then 30 day's since bought.

 

[Revo Rancher]

Get a good glow plug ignitor and use the EZ Start for turning over the motor. If that does not work you have got a flooded motor.

 

[masterbeavis]

my ez start on the motor itself took a dump. I just swapped it out with another assembly and life has been great. My revo starts first couple of seconds, and stays running till I run out of fuel, or I shut it off... I love my revo!!

 

[jon2]

I myself like the pullstart. I can actually feel the engine if it is hydro locked. I hate to force an engine to turn over when it is flodded. Plus the EZ start plain sux arse IMO. When I had the maxx and dropped the sirio 23 in I went to the pullstart. Started fine for me. No worries if my bash would end due to the lame EZ start battery going down. I even carried 4 of those puppies. Oh well. Memories now.

 

[biggerredtruck]

what is a brick and wire?

 

[robmob]

This.............

 

[Rolex]

Let me pick up where robmob left off.
It's this, powered by a large square 1 1/2 volt dry cell. It will last you the entire season.

EDIT: Just found this....

 

[robmob]

Let's try that again. LMAO

This...........

 

[MrClean]

I saw this and I was like WTF?? Why is Rob running a nitro Revo, I thought he converted his to brushless. Then I saw the date

 

[RC Addict]

Let's try that again. LMAO

This...........

Ok, I HAVE to get me one of those. Where the hell do I get one, Rob?

 

[robmob]

Your LHS should carry what you need.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXL368&P=7

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD696&P=7

You will also need a pair of alligator clips or similar to attach to your leads.

 

[RC Addict]

Thanks!!!