kirt48 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hi I have just purchased an Infinity 1/10 gas truck from the states. I paid $169.00 for the truck. I am new to this would like to know from the experts that use this site if it is a good truck and is the price ok? This is the link to view the car, any assistance would be great! Thttp://www.raidentech.com/1rtrnigasrar.htm KIrt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris37 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hi I have just purchased an Infinity 1/10 gas truck from the states. I paid $169.00 for the truck. I am new to this would like to know from the experts that use this site if it is a good truck and is the price ok? This is the link to view the car, any assistance would be great! Thttp://www.raidentech.com/1rtrnigasrar.htm KIrt hi ye it looks like a good car. i hope you have a good time with it becasue i got nitro car but it does not work.lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirt48 Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 hi ye it looks like a good car. i hope you have a good time with it becasue i got nitro car but it does not work.lol. Cheers, what did you think about the price? Does it seem reasonable? Iam new to this, i race a grade motocross and have been made to stop by the wife because we have just had a baby, i cant go without some sort of engineso this was my compromise!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 yeah, that's a very reasonable price, (about £90 for us UKers ) just got the fun of break in and tuning! make sure you break it in right, or your bill may skyrocket with a new engine ;P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirt48 Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 Cheers, what did you think about the price? Does it seem reasonable? Iam new to this, i race a grade motocross and have been made to stop by the wife because we have just had a baby, i cant go without some sort of engineso this was my compromise!!! Cheers! Im not at all familiar with these little cars, but i have raced a lot of 2 stroke moto x bikes. After a rebuild the best way to bed the rings was to just ride it flat out from the start? Would this be a good idea with a smaller scale 2 stroke like this? Or is a proper break in required?? Kirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 in nitro engines, they require break in. i ran 3 tanks through just letting it idle, then 2 tanks quarter throttle, then 2 tanks half throttle, than another 2 with small bursts at full throttle before starting to drive it properly. there's alot of methods out there (a few in this forum under Guides & Tutorials) so research before trying this yourself! the engine may come with its own instructions on how to best run it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirt48 Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 in nitro engines, they require break in. i ran 3 tanks through just letting it idle, then 2 tanks quarter throttle, then 2 tanks half throttle, than another 2 with small bursts at full throttle before starting to drive it properly. there's alot of methods out there (a few in this forum under Guides & Tutorials) so research before trying this yourself! the engine may come with its own instructions on how to best run it in. Cheers! Thanks for the advice, you seem to know your stuff, any objections to me contacting you in the future if i have any problems?? Kirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 whatever you do dont start it and go full throttle ... it will put to much pressure on thetight engine and you will probably snap the conrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 no objections, but I'm somewhat of a nitro-noob compared to alot of the guys here post a message asking for help in the nitro forum and whoever knows how to help will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirt48 Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 whatever you do dont start it and go full throttle ... it will put to much pressure on thetight engine and you will probably snap the conrod Nice one, cheers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 also it may say its gas powerd but it DOUS NOT run on petrol i assume you know that ..... somebody came into my lhs claiming the truck they baout off ebay wouldnt work he had infact put petrol not nitro in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirt48 Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 also it may say its gas powerd but it DOUS NOT run on petrol i assume you know that ..... somebody came into my lhs claiming the truck they baout off ebay wouldnt work he had infact put petrol not nitro in it Hhaha, no problem there, i am new to this but know it wont run on diesel!! Cheers Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 do you know where to get your nitro fuel from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirt48 Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 do you know where to get your nitro fuel from There are a few model stores around where i live that stock it, where do you recommend? Any internet mail orders sites you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 i got tornado from my lhs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirt48 Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 i got tornado from my lhs Is tornado the best brand to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samari Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Yes. Tornado or O'Donnalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cew27 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 well you can use tornado , odonnels, or byron ... possibly model technics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 model technics is awful in my experiance. its far too oily and it just spits out loads of gunk, regardless of tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirt48 Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 model technics is awful in my experiance. its far too oily and it just spits out loads of gunk, regardless of tune. Cool, think i will use the odonells. If anyone out there is thinking of ordering from the USA, DONT!! The amount of bull[CENSORED] they make you go through just to get the thing shipped is ridiculous! Keep the English model shops in business i say, i wish i had purchased locally, much easier, and you can drive it the same day!!!! & Not have to wait for some spick to send it when he's ready........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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