Radio controlled cars.

[dazandandrea]

I need some advice on a few nitro radio controlled cars my wife and I have inherited.
Are there any car nuts on here?

 

[funflair]

I am sure there are a few on here but even more out there in the big wide world, old RC cars have quite a following actually and some are fetching many times more than they were originally sold for, might depend what they are though.

 

[Carpmart]

I’ve got a lot of knowledge up to around 6 yrs ago. Everything from 1/10 1/8th scale nitro, through to 1/5th scale large scale.

Either post on here or send me a PM and I will try and assist!

 

[dazandandrea]

Ill post some pics on here when i get chance

 

[pappajohn]

Only had one and that was over 30 years ago then RC aircraft took centre stage.
Mardave Marauder....hours of fun.

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[dazandandrea]

 

[dazandandrea]

The Baja 5B is a beast with a pull start engine . Not far off being big enough to ride on

 

[Carpmart]

The Baja 5a is a beast with a pull start engine . Not far off being big enough to ride on

I love the 5B until I got my first Losi 5T..

I’ve still got a very VERY special HPI Baja… full carbon chassis, I brushless converted it and run on 12S…

I’ve also got a 88cc powered Losi 5T. Spent ages porting the engine, reed crank case, dyno figures are just under 30hp 14k RPM.

 

[Carpmart]

Some of my large scale RC’s

 

[Phill D]

They must be seriously quick

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[Jev88]

Some of my large scale RC’s

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Now there's something I would pay to play with at the Swaffham Bash

 

[dazandandrea]

Are there any on line clubs where it would be worth putting them up for sale or do you think ebay would be best.
I think Andrea wants to keep the Hyper gor sentimental reasons.
If not we will hang on to them and ill get them running .
I might need some help with that last bit.

 

[dazandandrea]

What fuel do they use and where do you get it from. I assume its not just unleaded with 2 stroke oil.

 

[pappajohn]

What fuel do they use and where do you get it from. I assume its not just unleaded with 2 stroke oil.

Usually methanol or nitro methane with oil mix.
Only place local to me for it is the model shop.
I have around 25 litres in the garage but it's years since it's use by date so won't burn with a lighted match now

 

[dazandandrea]

Found a model shop in Chesterfield that deal with Rc cars so ill probably pop in for some advice on starting them .
They also sell the fuel ️

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[Jaws]

Only ever raced electric 1/12th indoor and 1/10th outdoor
Nitro cars are just too danged messy for me !

 

[dazandandrea]

Cars are back at our house now .
Charging batteries and pairing up with controllers.
Hopefully getting some fuel this week .