New to the "Drag Scene"!

[Lucifur10]

So I picked up an "impulse buy" RJ Speed 30" dragster off ebay. Anyone have one of these rockets? Any tips or pointers you would share on set-up and such? Going to be running a Spektrum 100A 6500Kv on 2s....if all goes well on set-up. Thanks and I found a nice long parking lot about 300 ft to run in. From what I can tell it's never been run. Not a mark on the underside at all. It is literally brand new and I have no build manual.

 

[WickedFog]

So I picked up an "impulse buy" RJ Speed 30" dragster off ebay. Anyone have one of these rockets? Any tips or pointers you would share on set-up and such? Going to be running a Spektrum 100A 6500Kv on 2s....if all goes well on set-up. Thanks and I found a nice long parking lot about 300 ft to run in. From what I can tell it's never been run. Not a mark on the underside at all. It is literally brand new and I have no build manual.

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Yay! Another restore. Where's the wing?

 

[Lucifur10]

Yay! Another restore. Where's the wing?

Has no wings but they are on the way. Wing only so mounts will need to be made up. Has rear bearings but front bushings.

 

[WickedFog]

Has no wings but they are on the way. Wing only so mounts will need to be made up. Has rear bearings but front bushings.

Yeah, they just used servo linkage wire for the wing didn't they?

 

[Lucifur10]

Yeah, they just used servo linkage wire for the wing didn't they?

I believe they do. Maybe I could find someone with a 3d printer. Front is pretty basic and low but the rear will need side strength as well as down pressure. I'll draw it up on aluminum sheet first.

 

[WickedFog]

I believe they do. Maybe I could find someone with a 3d printer. Front is pretty basic and low but the rear will need side strength as well as down pressure. I'll draw it up on aluminum sheet first.

The old school wings on the 1:1 were my favs man. Just aluminum airfoils.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I've been eyeing these for a while.
I have 1 vintage alum wing thats pretty cool and I'd like to get a couple more.
Maybe this would be easier/better than fabbing your own?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2327132867...1YDseuAxX0iBmcfWtg==|tkp:Bk9SR-7RgLWfZg&pfm=1

I love the car!!! I can't wait to see vids of it running!!! Nice find!!!

 

[Chubaka]

I was hesitant to click on this wondering if I can handle any more trauma.

Congrats on the dragster. Hope to see some live action with it.

 

[Lucifur10]

I've been eyeing these for a while.
I have 1 vintage alum wing thats pretty cool and I'd like to get a couple more.
Maybe this would be easier/better than fabbing your own?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/232713286715?_skw=pargu+optima+wing&itmmeta=01K3XN053GG9RXGDRPYRG92KTF&hash=item362ecaf43b:g:sGoAAOSw2oJiWPu~&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fZ7tck+wZh6DedBpFuqXDMFtcFD7vr0qxyXjO4dzgTLr+LXi/zLbrUeHhV01paZyGunvKCzDxnSExw3lNWVfxXDz1otPnIXek9E+MuhkEJnSw323lWrRAVlm2IdRr15dhwKzatJdHapxTNoayoEUh2E4JCz76Fs1eAF8FOSb4JCzTILA+0oy4e6fRuRRQvZYEY0wFLuliILzpxA88BW87LOC+ELjofmoIbYwy74bUX/fOvqRq9iWabLRGfscZbiSK2skAzDybYtsWLOpL88cjByfrR1YDseuAxX0iBmcfWtg==|tkp:Bk9SR-7RgLWfZg&pfm=1

I love the car!!! I can't wait to see vids of it running!!! Nice find!!!

That is sharp. Seems pretty straightforward to make and I wouldn't have to wait 2 months for it to arrive.

 

[WickedFog]

That is sharp. Seems pretty straightforward to make and I wouldn't have to wait 2 months for it to arrive.

Yeah, the deck just has a lip on either side bent over for the screws to attach to, then notched where the bend in the deck is.

 

[Lucifur10]

This looks correct. Trigger pulled.

 

[CertifiedMike]

This looks correct. Trigger pulled.

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Love it!!!

 

[Lucifur10]

Yay! Another restore. Where's the wing?

Not really a "restore" it's literally brand new! Has steering servo installed but that is it. Couple of wings on order.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Just saying... When I read the title for this thread, I immediately thought you'd need lipstic, a shave and a wig... minimum!!!

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

I'm excited to see how this goes. I've been interested in the rj speed stuff but they look to have pretty minimal tuning adjustments. But if it goes straight I bet that thing would put down some nasty times

Looking on YouTube these actually look pretty crazy

 

[Lucifur10]

I'm excited to see how this goes. I've been interested in the rj speed stuff but they look to have pretty minimal tuning adjustments. But if it goes straight I bet that thing would put down some nasty times

Looking on YouTube these actually look pretty crazy

Good lord...where did it go? I can't wait now. Back to work on this thing tomorrow. Lol

 

[SPClark]

Yay! Another restore. Where's the wing?

I'm new to this RC Niche myself. I'm in Texas and have been looking for Cash Days RC Drag Events.

 

[Lucifur10]

So with a bit of time on my hands, I got the rail finished. I ran it or should say...TRIED...to run it on 2S. Breaks the tires free at the 10-12 ft mark. It's just insane. Outside temp in the 40f range and cold asphalt On the street in front of the house. Going to need a much bigger area to try full throttle for more than 3 seconds. Rear wing seems to be for appearance only. It's totally nuts. Testing will resume shortly.

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

How to make

What you'll get

It'll help get you up to speed, once at speed the car should be relatively stable. Only downside is this stuff gets EVERYWHERE on the hit lol

 

[Lucifur10]

How to make

What you'll get

It'll help get you up to speed, once at speed the car should be relatively stable. Only downside is this stuff gets EVERYWHERE on the hit lol

Homemade "Pimp Juice"!!! Going shopping soon.