0124vctd 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Hello everyone I am completely new to the hobby and am hoping to find some help along the way with everything. Thanks Brandon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Welcome Brandon! You will love the hobby! Its great and you will have a ton of fun. There is a ton of useful information here, friendly members, a live chat to talk to tons of people around the world live, and a great community. Have fun and I am glad that you joined! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0124vctd 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Thanks Squirrel. I just got through watching your videos on youtube and those were a huge help on breaking in my new engine. The book told me to just putt around for like 45 min. I checked the engine temp while doing that and I decided to use your method and get the engine temp up and do it how you described in the videos. I think I am ready to let it roll now. My new vehicle is the XTM X-Cellerator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Right on and thank you! It is always good to hear feedback on the vids! Lets see some pics of that RC of yours as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RH Motorsports 3 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Welcome to the Toyz I learned the same way you did right from Squirrels video's. Now I'm having a total blast. If you have any question feel free to ask there is alot of people here that loves to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0124vctd 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 THanks guys. I will get some pics up as soon as possible. I do have one question. After the break in of keeping it at 200 which is harder than it looks. Do I need to be overly concerned with temps after that and if so what temps should I be seeing or do I just tune it using the smoke method. T Thanks Brandon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cwoodkiter 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Welcome aboard Brandon, I like so many others learned much from Squirrel's videos and also learned about this wonderful forum. Enjoy and we look forward to many posts and pictures from you my friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Cow 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Welcome Brandon! We are happy to have you We have lots of happy to help members and Squirrel has a vid for everything you need to get settled into the hobby! So pull up a seat and get comfortable Heath Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0124vctd 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Well my day of fun ended with a BANG. I was running a little up and down the road and I turned and BANG there went the left front A-Arm laying in the grass. So now I gotta look and see where to get a replacement. WOuld it be a wise decision to upgrade to the aluminum version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VENOM 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Well my day of fun ended with a BANG. I was running a little up and down the road and I turned and BANG there went the left front A-Arm laying in the grass. So now I gotta look and see where to get a replacement. WOuld it be a wise decision to upgrade to the aluminum version. welcome to the toys man and if you use alum. it will only break at the next weak point. just find some good plastics like rpm or something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0124vctd 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 OK thanks for the heads up. Where is there a good place online to order XTM parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VENOM 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 OK thanks for the heads up. Where is there a good place online to order XTM parts. in the us try THE TOYZ of course if they dont have them try towerhobbies.com or rcplanet.com. thats all i know of. i live in canada i use greathobbies.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedTarget 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Welcome to TheToyz! Glad to have you! Like Venom said, TheToyz.com is a great place to order from! Quick shipping and great service! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Well my day of fun ended with a BANG. I was running a little up and down the road and I turned and BANG there went the left front A-Arm laying in the grass. So now I gotta look and see where to get a replacement. WOuld it be a wise decision to upgrade to the aluminum version. Aluminum bends over time. If it is a problem area then reinforced with alum is fine. But, at this point, stick with plastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0124vctd 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Ok thanks man. The only place I have been able to find XTM parts is HOBBYPEOPLE.com what is up with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WooPigSooie 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Welcome Brandon this place has been great for me being fairly new to the hobby I hope you get a lot out of it. This forum is a great tool!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
urjustamemory 4 Report post Posted May 11, 2009 Welcome to the greatest R/C site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DA1378 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2009 Welcome to TheToyz Forum 0124vctd!!! If you haven;t already noticed this is the best darn RC forum out there Feel free to ask questions, and post photos of your awesome rc's, we love em See you around!! ~Brock~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
