Question: Hi Doc, I want to know if I can put any electric RC car motor in any rc car? More specifically I want to put the Castle Creations 0808 motor in the Traxxas 1/16 …
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Slippery Savage Center Drive
Question: Hi Doc, I have a question about the drivetrain of my HPI Savage XS Flux. Sometimes when I am enjoying my drive, it is cut short by a weird issue involving the center driveline. …
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Question: Hi Doc, I have the GS Storm Unlimited Truck 1/8th scale with the blue R25MT rear exhaust engine. I have searched high and low and can’t find the answer anywhere regarding the correct carb …
Read More »Making the Smartech Speedy Tiger Speedier
Question: Hiya Doc, I have a Smartech Speedy Tiger and I’m looking to install a new engine in it. It gets really hot, especially when I drive it in grass. Can you tell me what’s …
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Question: Hey Doc, I am rebuilding a Kyosho Vanning buggy and regifting it to my 38 year old son – I originally gave it to him when he was 10. I have a question about …
Read More »Slashed my Slash Chassis
Question: Heya Doc, My son just purchased a Traxxas Slash 2WD VXL model and within 10 minutes of driving it the chassis broke in front of where the rear wheels attach. Now he wants to …
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Question: Heya Doc, I have a HPI Vorza and was wondering how much run time I should get from 2 3S LiPo batteries. Also, can you tell me the difference between ProRace LiPo batteries and …
Read More »Misbehaving 26cc Engine
Question: Hey there Doc, When I’m out running my 26cc 5B Baja I’ve noticed that when the engine is hot and running near the top end (high revs) it seems to misfire alot. Any suggestions? …
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Question: Mr. Doc- I just bought a Traxxas Summit VXL from a guy and it only runs steadily for about 1 minute. After that, it will consistently lose acceleration, stopping throttle response altogether. It will, …
Read More »Brushless Motors – 2 Pole vs. 4 Pole
Question: What up, Doc- What is the advantage in a 1/10 Scale truck of 4 pole over 2 pole motor?? What is the difference technically between the two?? Bud Answer: Hey Bud. This is a …
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