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Road Rage

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:devious: I'd like to start of by saying hi to all the gear heads out there, this is a great forum! I'll soon be the proud owner of a Savage 25, though I am new to the field as far as this type of R/C is concerned. I've always wanted a "gas powered" R/C and well after looking at the Savage and the T-Maxx I had to go with the Savage, just looks like the better machine all around. I was wondering if any of you had some good tips for me when I do finally get it as to good break in procedures (some do's and don'ts if you will) and any tools, or accesories that would come in handy. Like I said before I am new to this and am looking forward to lots of turf shredding. Any help or tips would be much appreciated.



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Well, how new are you to r/c cars? Any experience with electrics? I gather you're a noob to nitro r/c. One thing i'd recommend is getting a book that tells the basics on tuning, or finding a good website to learn tuning.

Tuning is key. Tune an engine good, you'll get your money's worth, tune it bad, and your money will start to dissapear.

As far as tools, I use craftsman tools. But there are some r/c specific tools you can buy. OFNA makes a good set (so i've heard).

Break in procedure, follow the manual to the "T" and you'll be fine.

Accessories, get a nice rechargable glow igniter. And a re-fueling bottle. Those come in handy...trust me.

Most importantly, have fun, and don't be afraid to work on your r/c, there's a lot of people that don't have nearly as much fun as they can because they're too dependant on their hobby shop to work on the cars...
 
Welcome to the forums.. Hope you enjoy it here. We are here to help in any way. Just be patient with the engine because in the long run, it will last longer. I would pick up an extra glow plug and a better air filter. Before doing anything, I would tightened all the screws and the engine mount. Don't want anything loose. Heard about the backplate, so double check that. Loctite if necessary but not with permanent loctite. Maybe the blue. What I always do is take the glow plug out and check the stock glow plug to make sure it's good. Then while it's out, I drop a few drops of after-run oil. I never try pulling the pullstart or try cranking it over before then. Don't know if it's well oiled or not. Make sure the piston and sleeve is well oil before it turns over. Good luck and have some fun. It's a great truck.
 
Just new to the Nitro r/c.........I've had some of the "kiddie" r/c's in the past from Wal Mart or Radio Shack, but they just weren't what I was looking for. As far as tools I was meaning any "special" tools that might be needed specifically for the r/c. I guess I'm still a kid at heart, 33 years old and wanting a r/c monster truck lol :tank:
 
Special tools.. Hmmmm, you could get the 4 way for the glow plug and the lug nuts, but I just use my Kline's 10 in 1. It fits for the glow plug and the lugnuts. Basic metric allens. I can't see spending the extra money for "Dynamite" or "Trinity" tools when my craftsman does the same job. I did get a tool box for all my extra parts and tools. Guess that's a specialty tool...
 
Cool, thanks Mugen..........I guess after the initial break in adn I get use to running my truck I may consider some upgrades or optional accesories.
 
Welcome to the world of Nitro RC and RCNT.

This site can provide you with a great amount of information. The search function is always a great place to start. It can give you a ton of material to read. If that doesn't work for you then by all means ask away...the members are our most valuable commodity and they are a very smart bunch.

Some basics for you:
1. Glo-ignitor. You'll need this for starting the engine.
2. Spare glo-plugs. Engine break in is harsh on these little imitation sparkplugs and you might find your day ruined when the first one craps out on you and you don't have a spare on hand.
3. Fuel bottle. Refueling from a gallon jug is challenging when the fuel tank opening is about the size of a nickle.
4. Air filter. I recommend Motor Saver to all my friends, but the HPI High flow air filter is the same thing. Either way, no engine should be run without a decent air filter.
5. Fuel filter. Several out there, and no the one built into the tank is not sufficient to the task.
6. A good quality set of hex head drivers is a good investment. I currently use a set of Team Losi drivers, but there are a number of great sets out there. I started with a set of Craftsmen, but ended up destroying them on the screws...not solid enough...Bob Villa is no RC modeler.
7. Good rechargeable batteries. I recommend a Venom hump pack for the receiver and whatever you can find in the way of rechargeable AA batteries for the transmitter. Why...better life.

The rest is up to you and your wallet. There are a number of upgrades available, and once you start...you will not want to stop.

Again...welcome to the boards.
 
We already have a lot of good information posted here.

The one thing I think has been over looked is a temp gun. The nitro engine is the most expensive part of the RC. A temp gun is an indicator that lets you know if you're putting the engine in danger. Good engine temps (taken by pointing directly at the glow plug) should be from 210 degrees F to 270ish degrees F. If you accidently push your engine into the 300 degree and beyond area, you will damage it.

Good Luck and welcome to the hobby.

This is the temp gun I have:

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog_name=CTLG&product_id=22-325
 
:bling: Hey thanks for all the handy info guys! I'll be picking up my new "toy" tomorrow after work, and I'll just bet the work day is going to seem to drag on forever :hehe: anyway I think I'll have enuff $$ to get what I need to get started, a gallon of fuel, extra glow plugs, batteries.......I'm also thinking about getting the polished alum lower arms and heavy duty u joint drive shafts.... anyway after I get it home and add my own personal touches I'll post a couple pics for your enjoyment, thanks again guys! :hi:
 
Road Rage,

Don't feel bad, 33 yrs old here too. Do what I did, take a day off work and break that beast in right. You'll be smiling ear to ear when you lean her out the first time.

I really can't add much to the list as the guys have covered most everything. One thing I can add though, is once you're satisfied with your needle settings and the temps are decent - back off and have some fun. Sometimes going for that extra n'th degree of performance on tuning can become laborious.

Enjoy!!!
 

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