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  1. Are there any reliable Floureon lipo suppliers on ebay? One I ordered from just cancelled. They appear to be in UK but details are China.  

     

     

    1. J.K

      J.K

      I bought mine from "mobilegoals". I think they're based in China, but the description stated the item's location as London. They definitely came from the UK (just checked the tracking).

  2. Cant afford iphone or top of range Samsungs so looking at Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/global-version-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-qualcomm-3gb-32gb-mobile-phone-snapdragon-625-2695398?page=9#comments

    Will it do for average to low user?

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    2. locky

      locky

      plus 8% cashback if tracked/confirmed

    3. Bigjimknickers

      Bigjimknickers

      Nice!

      let us know how it is when you get it! Looks great to me.

    4. locky

      locky

      Took 12 days to arrive. Gave it to my 14 year old who says it's 'fine' and so will never see it again. Performance is good. Build quality satisfactory for price point. It is big if coming from 'normal' size so depends what you want to use it for. Teenagers dont talk so suits him.

  3. New 2018 Formula E car design looks good...

     

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    2. Zannu

      Zannu

      I might have a look, but there is better around

    3. A Return

      A Return

      Thats exactly the look theyve needed, less like an F1 car. Id be more likley to watch this than F1, but BTCC comes first all day long.

    4. mydoddy69

      mydoddy69

      Gave up on F1 years ago now, when they banned overtaking outside the pit lane :P As for this E Formula sorry but what a load of crap! Thankgod we have the BTCC  :good:

  4. Alonso suffers another Honda engine faiilure at Indy 500

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    2. bombercountynick

      bombercountynick

      He wasn't going to win it anyway. Chilton's looking good!

    3. Alex97

      Alex97

      Chilton is using a Honda engine 

       

    4. bombercountynick

      bombercountynick

      Chilton's will hold on, Alonso and Honda are just cursed :D

  5. After 14 years I've retired my Panasonic plasma TV for a LG OLED C1.  It's a quantum leap in picture quality, even with standard HD sources. and then UHD is  amazing. You do need to adjust the picture settings as they are too blue out of the box but plenty of online info to help .  Blacks are even blacker which was why I went for plasma and not LCD back in the day.  Wonder what will be around in another 14 years time to beat OLEDs. 

    1. BashingBrian

      BashingBrian

      Smell 'O Vision the latest tech in 2036..!!

    2. Darren Frosty

      Darren Frosty

      I had a similar experience my Panasonic plasma died (I'd guess it to be the same age as yours) and it was an amazing set, to the point I thought I was going to be disappointed. I bought a 58" Panasonic 902B (ex top of the range LED, before the great OLED invasion) and my god, it kicks sand in the face of the plasma ten times over.

    3. Tug

      Tug

      We're on an LCD that's approximately twelve years old, doesn't even do 1080p, it peaks at 1080i. It'll do for a bit longer. 

  6. Alonso currently 2nd in qualifying for Indy 500

    1. johninderby

      johninderby

      Well he ended up qualifying 5th which puts him on the second row of the grid. Very impressive. 

    2. evssv

      evssv

      So he'd  win???

  7. Any bike experts, son snapped rear derailleur shimano tx tourney 7 spd. Hinge ripped thru plastic mount. He's been riding down steps. Do I get basic shimano like TX35 or better?

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    2. locky

      locky

      Came to same conclusion dazp1976, thanks. Deore looks more robust. 

    3. b19jas

      b19jas

      I am running an old deore. It's about 14 years old and still shifts exactly and the index is spot on. 

    4. Tamiyacowboy

      Tamiyacowboy

      Shimano dura-ace its an all metal rear carrier suitable for 7-9 casette  wheels, i doubt your going to find one brean new in a pack these are vintage rear sets but possible to find them on old bikes thrown out as junk it the local council run tips and likes ;)

  8. Any electroncs experts? Old Philips AK601 CD player wih drawer that will bot open, but will auto close after manually pulled out. Only one limit switch which seems to work when tested for continuity. Belt in good condition. Motor pulses for a few seconds when open pressed then stops. Reached limit to my capabilities.

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    3. locky

      locky

      Fitted new belt and drive gear but cd player still not opening, will close after manually pulling open and cd will play. Motor is still operating trying to close. Only one limit switch which is fully pressed either when fully open or closed. Tested limit switch with meter and seems to operate as normal.

    4. ostewart

      ostewart

      Very odd, I don't know what to suggest as my knowledge doesn't stretch that far. Old school electrics repair shop might be able to help if you know of any near you.

  9. Any recommendations for a racing wheel to use with driving games like Forza etc? Havent had one since days of PS1 and they were crap then. Not looking at silly money but came across Logitech G920/G29.

    1. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      logitech g29 

       

      Curries had them in for 50% of rrp but that was awhile ago. The gear stick is another £49 tho which sucks but should be great quality surly. 

       

      I wanted one until I looked at the games I can use it with on ps4 which was pretty much none. 

       

      I wanted a wheel set for the crew. given up on it now tho.  

    2. locky

      locky

      Just got xbox one which seems better supported than PS/PC. I will wait in hope until similar deal comes along I think. Gear stick not essential, dont paddles work? Will knock up diy stand/mount from PVC pipe or wood off cuts. Just wanted to know how much feedback the wheel gives these days.

  10. Anybody going to order from Dollarhobbyz as after part <£15 and want to avoid VAT/fee?

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    2. locky

      locky

      I hope I'm lucky then. Last order with Tbone got hit.

    3. dazp1976

      dazp1976

      I haven't had one get straight through since December 2014 :( 

      Think I've been flagged or something. Every flippin' time :rolleyes:

    4. sunny

      sunny

      If you order loads in your name may well be flagged, I sometimes order bits in my wife's name

  11. Anyone bought on ebay using paypal this evening as get  We can't process your payment. Please select a different payment method or check your payment details including your billing address. when using pp and creditcard

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    2. Ian w

      Ian w

      Looking at the outage map it looks like most of the UK is down      http://downdetector.com/status/paypal/map/

    3. locky

      locky

      I can login to paypal though.

    4. Ian w

      Ian w

      Yeah so can I but the map is saying that it down I am waiting for a £350 payment so I hope it will be O/K

  12. Anyone got a Blacksmithsproducts code lurking and not gonna use?

  13. Anyone use a Nvidia Shield for streaming HDR content, would you recommend it?

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    2. hamradioguy

      hamradioguy

      If your local to Watford you can try mine.

    3. locky

      locky

      Thanks, a tad further north in Yorkshire. Just would like some real end user experience when streaming 4K/HDR contents both from internet and local hard drive sources. My HTPC and AV receiver are old and cant handle 4K/HDR sources, 1080p is fine, but now have a LG OLED TV so would like use its HDR capabilities.  Everyone says online that the Shield is best and HTPC is dead. I would have to get a new cpu/mobo and AV receiver so the Shield seems a better value option, if it works.  I dont want a Firestick 4K.

    4. hamradioguy

      hamradioguy

      Got a link to a 4k clip I can stream and I will try it on the K1 and let you know what its like, might be able to film the screen using my mobile to give you an idea.

  14. Anyone use these Fitbit things? Are they any good, reliable, accurate?

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    2. QRC

      QRC

      The bottom line is cost, the more you spend 'should' get you a product which records quality data, an app which is well written and the user can understand it. Loads of reviews out there on YT and in the press.

      I like the Garmin Virofit for many reasons, first and foremost it's waterproof, how Fitbit thought it was okay to produce a product which was not is beyond me  :huh:. The batteries last for roughly six months, cheap to replace, so no recharging issues etc.....  :D

    3. locky

      locky

      Is it Vivofit? What version? How can they make it last so long, must be doing something different.

    4. QRC

      QRC

      Yep it's Vivofit, think it's v2, probably v3 out by now.

  15. Anyone used a forwarding agent? I want a part from USA but they wont ship to UK, so thought a forwarding agent like stackry could be an option. Part is 30USD.

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    2. locky

      locky

      Just need to factor in adding 20% for VAT on total incl shipping and the £8 admin fee for UK handler. Will have another look and see if it worth it, exchange rate was pretty good last year.

    3. heavyDT

      heavyDT

      Hi locky 

      Just to update you

      I've just been hit with an £8.50 admin fee on my import. So it's gone up, hope this helps with your decision

      Cheers

      Leigh 😃

       

    4. locky

      locky

      Thanks, the part I was after is now out of stock and cant see it being available again.

  16. Are all pinions same size as cant fit 16T answerrc mod1 onto shaft of Castle 2200kv so that grub screw tightens onto shaft flat and line up with spur?

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    2. locky

      locky

      Tried backwards but then grub screw has nothing to tighten onto. Was wondering if different makes had different teeth depth as Hyper spur is narrow. Are these pinions going to be made of cheese?...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-M1-5mm-15T-16T-17T-18T-19T-Pinion-Motor-Gear-Combo-Set-for-1-8-RC-Car-U8J3-/131785724824?hash=item1eaf0a9398:g:5YwAAOSwgn5XFExD 

    3. dazp1976

      dazp1976

      Unsure on the GoolRC pinnys. Might be worth a go tho at the price. To be fair their EC5 and XT90 connectors are decent quality, if anything too good. Metal decent thickness making them difficult to pull apart.

      I normally use Novak hardened pinny and have also used Answer.

      Could always dremmel more flat a bit further down your motor shaft.

    4. dazp1976

      dazp1976

      Looking at the price of some pinions I may just try out a plastic spur on my Trophy to save pinion wear.

  17. Been brushless bashing last few days as need to buy some fuel. As a rule of thumb what motor temp should you not regularly exceed for long periods? I have 170F (77C) in my head and try and keep to that, but read different figures and as high as 200F. When do you get worried?

    1. dazp1976

      dazp1976

      I read 160f (72c) is the sweet spot and 180f (82c) and above is the area for the start of magnet damage and/or burning out.

  18. Do all internet homeplugs create noise down mains which is picked up by radio tuner? Had a radio tuner in garage and just fitted trendnet homeplug to get internet in garage. But when on it creates interference with radio tuner. Tried a mains conditioner/RF filter and no difference. Only have one spur in garage.

  19. Do they make some bricks 10x as hard on purpose? A 5 min job to out up extra shelves in man cave takes 3 times as long, half bricks are done in quickly in seconds, rest take ages. Would a SDS drill be better?

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    2. johninderby

      johninderby

      So much easier with an SDS drill. Also I use Fischer plugs as they hold so much better than the typical plugs sold in most DIY places.

    3. locky

      locky

      Yep Fischer plugs are the best and already got. Learnt that lesson. Thinks it's time for a new drill, as fed up with normal. Go for cheap SDS or well known brand? Wont be used regularly. Dont fancy battery so mains will do.

    4. johninderby

      johninderby

      This brand from Screwfix isn't half bad and pretty cheap.

      http://www.screwfix.com/p/energer-enb465drh-4-8kg-sds-plus-hammer-drill-230-240v/63303

       

      I bought a Ryobi SDS cordless as I already had batteries and charger. That's the big problem with cordless the batteries and charger can be really ££££ if you have to buy them just for one tool.

    1. Fly In My Soup

      Fly In My Soup

      It's the standard force v36 , supplied with the Carson specters

       

      Force later resigned this engine as the r36 and CNC range as the v36 apparently had cooling issues due to the cooling head material thickness being too thin, making it inefficient at wicking heat away from the crank case.

       

       

    2. locky

      locky

      Thanks, so does that mean the r36 is the same as the v36 apart from the cooling head? Which is now improved on the r36.

    3. Fly In My Soup

      Fly In My Soup

      Hmmmm.....

       

      I believe that they where the same c.shaft + sleeve , piston etc internally yes

       

      Only difference being the heatsink

  20. Does changing a battery connector invalidate any warranty?

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    2. Nitroholic

      Nitroholic

      quality of the work might be a factor too.

       

      If it's neat...well soldered and covered with heatshrink...probably not.

       

      If there are blobs of solder everywhere and its a mess wrapped in a bundle of insulating tape.....well...go figure.

    3. Oh How Original

      Oh How Original

      Shouldn't do... Sellers can't expect everyone to use all the same connectors, for one thing it's not practical between huge packs and tiny packs, some people need a mini Deans and others need 8mm bullets.

      As NH said, the quality of the work maybe a factor, but I've warrantied packs with different connectors on to what I bought.

    4. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      I thought swapping plugs can void warranty of rcs. 

  21. Eldest son wants new mobile. He's had Galaxy S3 for about 4 years, not in any contract. Looking at Galaxy S7. Is it best to get a sim free? He's got part time job so could get about £500 in 3 months. Contracts seem to start at £30pm for 24m with low data. I'm not into mobiles so not got any experience.

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    2. losi8igh

      losi8igh

      I have bought loads of SIM free phones outright before and haven't kept any of them for long.

      I have a contract one now that whilst more expensive in the long run will probably save me some money as in the 2 years I have it for I would have probably bought and sold 4-6 other phones loosing a couple of hundred pounds on each one even before buying any calls or data.

    3. RCbutcher

      RCbutcher

      I've been eyeballing s7's too not the curved screen one but the smaller one I think it's the exact same thing but screen and battery. 

       

      Looking at the ammount of smashed curved versions on ebay i think std might be more durable too. 

       

      £350 seems to be the used price on a good condition. I'm gonna wait to hear Vodafones offers tho after I say I'm leaving lol. Last time I tried to leave they gave me a deal I couldn't refuse. But was a sim deal. 

       

      £10 a month. 

       

      600 min

      Unlimited texts

      1gb net

      100 free pic msgs 

      £10 free sky mobile tv

      12 months.  

       

      Then decided to get phones again and they've taken alot of the deal away I only get 500mb now but I've only gone over it once. 

       

      But now I'm just sick of them hardly any signal unless I'm home. Vodafone avoided uk taxes and took eu money to support remain. 

       

      So I'm thinking about getting a giff gaff. 

    4. locky

      locky

      Been on giffgaff for a while and they been OK and reasonable rates.

  22. Fancy something different and the Axial Yeti XLkit  seems to tick the boxes.

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    2. Noj

      Noj

      .....and I want to sell mine....

       

      Ain't life strange....

    3. locky

      locky

      More temptation, thanks Noj

    4. Noj

      Noj

      Welcome.

       

      I'll even partly strip it down for you....:whistling:

  23. Going to miss Victoria Wood, for those too young I would recommend watching her brilliance.

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    2. The Hound

      The Hound

      poor Julie W will be devastated. 

    3. chewbacca

      chewbacca

      Always loved her songs, she was a genius at the piano.

    4. Coops

      Coops

      YouTube "Let's do it"

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