New to Nitro

**mr fun** · 01-31-2008, 09:09 PM

you got a 300.00 motor, a boat, and 3 servos, and a bunch of hours of labor for a hundred bucks. freaked? cowboy up!

**Lanceonthelake** · 02-01-2008, 09:27 AM

Check out Graves' Rc, they are in Orlando. They are the best lhs I have found. You will be amazed at what they have in that place. Central FLorida Hobbies is good too. Find a parts explosion online for your motor, and get the part numbers for the parts you need. Both of these shops will compete with internet pricing as well. I wouldn't waste my time with any other shop, as they cater more to on-road cars.
Be sure to take at least 2 $100 dollar bills with you the first time, and also know that you will be back

**Tom Foley** · 02-05-2008, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by PORT

I have a gallon of 30%, but my direction's say manufacturer recommends 20%, is it ok to use?

I use 60 % in all my stuff and it loves it , oil is the key . Red Max is good , I use Technology Hobbies fuel made in Brandon Fl . Great fuel , been using it for over 15 years , very consistent ! Let me know if you need the number .

**LittleProps** · 02-05-2008, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by PORT

I have a gallon of 30%, but my direction's say manufacturer recommends 20%, is it ok to use?

You can run it.... you may have to shim the head button up a tad more to get the squish a little looser. Like Tom said, just make sure the fuel has good oil/content. At least 18% with a Castor in it is good.

When i was still running nitro, i liked the Odonnell fuel.

**Little Jon** · 02-06-2008, 06:11 PM

Sorry guys. I've just been busy with school. Had to time to work on it, let alone to go to hobby stores.. Still just sitting in my room staring at me.. lol. Kinda thinking now to split up the package, sell the motor or keep it. Work on the body itself. Sell it or keep it... Just confused right now on what to do.....

**mr fun** · 02-06-2008, 07:24 PM

if so, finish it. if not,,, your call. yes, they are something to master. but everything in life worth having is. you will learn a bunch, i can give you my brothers contact info,you were lit up with enthusiasm that day, don't let people who have failed ruin your experince. if your gonna puss out, just sell it.

**Little Jon** · 02-06-2008, 07:44 PM

Lol. Pssh, Where are you at on yours

It's just hard to do anythign right now with school... May be a summer project... who knows right now.

**mr fun** · 02-06-2008, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by Little Jon

Lol. Pssh, Where are you at on yours

It's just hard to do anythign right now with school... May be a summer project... who knows right now.

i have several long term projects. but every day when you have a few moments you can work on your plan. visualize your goal, work on it as you can, until you can spend $ on it work out a paint scheme, your team colors!

as money comes, move on. my deal is in install of the parts i bought, and working through losing the contract i've been working under for 13 yrs. it's day to day, but it's a great stress releaver to pass a body of water and think how "super cracker" would handle that water