Alexander_0_1
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I hear ya bud, I was in for about $800 before I even got my MERV through the door.
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I hear ya bud, I was in for about $800 before I even got my MERV through the door.
Just my opinion here but if your new to the nitro scene I would first see if the old engine fires up and if that doesn't I would replace the 2.5 with another, sure they arent the highest quality or the most powerful but I would think it would be better to learn on an $100 engine than trash a high end engine through lack of tuning knowledge
First things first, try starting the 2.5, you maybe suprised that it will run, learn the ropes then step up to a better engine, that being said the 2.5 aint no slouch in a smaller chassis such as the ruster, I have one in a stampede that that goes hard, have trouble keeping the front down
So I got the new pullstart tonight. Tried to install it and it doesn't fit. Double Ya Tee Eff? The bag says trx 2.5. So does the side of my engine. I can't get the OWB to fit inside of the pullstart.
Help?
The inside of my pull start looks like this : http://www.amazon.com/Traxxas-5211R...42537&sr=1-1&keywords=trx+2.5+one+way+bearing
The picture that you linked to is a one-way bearing. If you bought the pull start from a chop shop on eBay, it may have a OWB in it already. Post a picture of what you have.
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Did it have a pull start on it when you got it? It sounds like the kid may have used a OWB from a Pro .15 to allow him to use a drill to turn it over, if that's the case, it's another hint to it being older.
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Your running/idle issues could be tune related, check out the stickies at the top of the nitro forum and go from there
Did you seal the engine? An erratic idle can mean an air leak or possible low speed needle tuning issues]
P.S. My wife came out one point while I had it running and she said "It's loud and stinky!"
I replied : It kind of reminds me of you.
LMAO! Please tell me you really didn't say that! Remember this is an expensive hobby you want to keep the wife happy so you can continue with it.
Sounds like you're getting the hang of things, glad to hear it
Buying a used nitro can be quite a gamble as you dont know how the previous owner treated the engine
But with a quick seal up a new plug and some new fuel lines that will give you the best chance in knowing if the engine is still usuable.out of the last 4 trucks I have bought 2nd hand only 1 had a bad engine but it is always best to try to run them before you go shelling out on a new engine
Deff dont upset the wife , this hobby can be expensive to start , alway best to be on the good side with the bank lol
That's the Nitro Sport.
Without the friction pegs, your spur gear is getting torn up and will eventually melt (you must have it really tight now). For a body, you can either get one from a chop shop on ebay and it'll be ready to go....or you can get one that needs to be painted. Traxxas sells the stock body that is clear, as well as one that has the graphics on and just needs a final coat of your color choice. You can also look at bodies from Proline and J Concepts. As far as mounting the rx, you can either zip tie it to the chassis or use double sided mounting tape. New Era Models also has an adapter that allows you to use the waterproof rx box from the E-Rustler, you would have to get a smaller rx though (recommended to change over to 2.4).
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That's the Nitro Sport.
Without the friction pegs, your spur gear is getting torn up and will eventually melt (you must have it really tight now).
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