benmaffin Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 As it's pretty much winter now in the northwest do i need to invest in a waterproof air filter for my hyper 7 to run in mildly wet tarmac? Or should this be totally avoided? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny555 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Just make sure the inner and outer are well oiled and avoid puddles where you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benmaffin Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Ahh i only oiled the inner. You meant to do both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny555 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Yes oil the outer too. Don't leave them dripping. Get them well oiled in a plastic bag then dab them with some kitchen towel to remove excess oil and they're good to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan13 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Its fine, keep receiver in plastic balloon and bash all weathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benmaffin Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Yes oil the outer too. Don't leave them dripping. Get them well oiled in a plastic bag then dab them with some kitchen towel to remove excess oil and they're good to go. Sound I'll do that. :-) Its fine, keep receiver in plastic balloon and bash all weathers Plastic balloon? Is there some sort of all weather proofing you can buy, or is this literally a balloon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny555 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Just a normal party balloon. Place the receiver inside it as it keeps out any moisture that may get inside the radio tray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Radio boxes are not sealed....so watre can get in. Usually..it can't get out! Wrapping your receiver in a balloon means it won;t get soggy. Still avoid puddles though.....unless you want to go the whole hog and waterproof the servos etc. but even then, you run the risk of getting water where you really don't want it. I don;t like running with the outer filter foam oiled. I always run mine dry, as it stops the fine dust sticking to it and clogging it up. What I prefer to do is make my own waterproof cover for the air filter. All you need is a plastic spray can top or similar. One that fits over your air filter and leaves a small gap diwn the sides. Drill a hole through the end in the centre. Take out hte little screw that holds on the end cap of hte filter, pop the filter over and refit the screw. Job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benmaffin Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Just a normal party balloon. Place the receiver inside it as it keeps out any moisture that may get inside the radio tray. Awesome! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benmaffin Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 I don't like running with the outer filter foam oiled. I always run mine dry, as it stops the fine dust sticking to it and clogging it up. What I prefer to do is make my own waterproof cover for the air filter. I assumed you weren't meant to run the outer one wet as it would get gunked up. I'm liking the idea of the aerosol can lid though. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benmaffin Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 I ran the car last night before I lost light and it was a bit damp. Went through a puddle and I see what you mean about the water getting everywhere. It literally only touched the water and ended up covered. Stopped using it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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