The Truth Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Is Model-Technics fuel really as bad as people on here say it is? I'm fairly new to nitro cars, and what I dont understand is it seems to be the most popular fuel? Its certainly been recommended to me by a few r/c dealers when I just go in and ask for fuel they have always given me Model- Technics. Shorly it cant be that bad because MD have obviously done their homework when it comes to r/c fuel? Maybe its good for breaking in an engine because it contains so much oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizzle77 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 People say it's too oily, which I agree to because when i ran it on my old car the exhaust would be full of oil after a few tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 What other fuels do your shops stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizzle77 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I also found I had more power and the engine ran much better with different fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 Last week when I was at my local BMX track thingy with my Vega .28 powered Savage (very hard to start at the moment) the truck hesitated around the track at about 15- 20 mph and then stalled in front of about 20 people. The walk of shame to go and get the thing was not embarrasing at all, honest!. I bundeld the Savage into my car and made a quick get away, I couldn't stay there after that and to make things worse my FIESTA WOULDN'T START EITHER. In the end I called the AA!!. Not a very good start as it was the first public outing with my Savage!!. What are the base settings for this engine? and do you recommend Byrons 25%. My local r/c shop only sells Model-Technics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy1135 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 You cant go wrong with Byrons or Odonnels fuel Model Technics is just crap. Also, your sav. is probably not tuned right or was about out of fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 The reason why Manufactors recommend MT fuel is to help cover there sorry asses The Extra oil helps Beginner idiots with them, who run them lean cause they cant tune. Byron is plenty oily, but powerful, the exhaust dont fill up etc etc From 11% in byron its like 18% in MT And manufactors say u need atleast 18% lube in there engines, no they dont.... Its just so u cant bugger the engine up as quick.... MT dont let u tune as its soo oily it runs too well on base settings.... But im gonna stop moaning and go to bed as i got another long day ahead of me... Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivecheebs Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 The cynic in me suspects that model shops can buy MT fuel cheaper, giving them a better margin. Its also not inconceivable that they get an even better price if the promise to exclusively stock MT. Imagine how much it costs to import Byron fuel from the states. You cant pass all the cost on to the customer as it would simply get too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 If they only stock MT, why would they recommend something else. Byrons is great stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 I'm gonna get me some Byrons 25%, just been looking on Modelsport website and they don't seem to have it listed, is this because its American and you ave to import it?. The next best is er..... O'donnels yes?, but it dosn't come in small bottles as I have a small problem with cash flow at the moment - My Savage EATS MONEY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hpi_matrix_stock Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I'm gonna get me some Byrons 25%, just been looking on Modelsport website and they don't seem to have it listed, is this because its American and you ave to import it?. The next best is er..... O'donnels yes?, but it dosn't come in small bottles as I have a small problem with cash flow at the moment - My Savage EATS MONEY!!! I dont think there is a best fuel. Models in motion will stock Byrons, if your anywhere near Hertfordshire I could give you some for free as I dont have any nitros anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 I dont think there is a best fuel. Models in motion will stock Byrons, if your anywhere near Hertfordshire I could give you some for free as I dont have any nitros anymore. Na, sorry I'm miles away but cheers anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizzle77 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 The model shop in Peterborough sells Byrons, if you live anywhere close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitromotorhead Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I don’t use MT, don’t get on with the blend. Whilst I believe its all about mark up, MT is not actually that bad, its all about tuning to the fuel your using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock_Nitro Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I don’t use MT, don’t get on with the blend. Whilst I believe its all about mark up, MT is not actually that bad, its all about tuning to the fuel your using. I use Byrons 25%, but hasn't Model Technics just released a new blend with the "Sickel" oil? I have been told that with this new oil you can lean it right out and it won't ruin the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I've just been down my local track and they're ALL running the new mix of MT and from what i saw it doesn't hamper performance!! There was a chap down there with a losi 8 running an RBS7 it was running rings round everythin else on the track!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 I've just been down my local track and they're ALL running the new mix of MT and from what i saw it doesn't hamper performance!! There was a chap down there with a losi 8 running an RBS7 it was running rings round everythin else on the track!! Mmm.......interesting, so is this availabe from Modelsport otley?......I might give it a go. (rather than Byrons?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLad Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Mmm.......interesting, so is this availabe from Modelsport otley?......I might give it a go. (rather than Byrons?) Available in 20% and 30% flavours on Modelsports site - clicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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