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Forum: General Discussion 01-15-2006, 10:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,468
Posted By crazydave
I converted my car to 4-cells. I added a 120mah...

I converted my car to 4-cells. I added a 120mah cell from a bit clone. I use the stock Epoch charger with a 300mah multi-adapter from RS. I charge it for 3 cycles, and the batteries just start to get...
Forum: General Discussion 10-10-2005, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,761
Posted By crazydave
This isn't a full custom paint job, I used the...

This isn't a full custom paint job, I used the stock paint as the base, and I didn't use my usual technique either. Usually on plastic bodies, I use automotive laquers, and masking tape. On this one...
Forum: Electronics 10-10-2005, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,321
Posted By crazydave
Tx fixes

Here's a repost of something I just posted at bitPimps. Thought it may come in handy for someone here.

When I got my Epoch, I couldn't use the stock radio, because the steering trim did not have...
Forum: General Discussion 09-11-2005, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,964
Posted By crazydave
Epoch windows

Don't you kinda love/hate the cool/funky shade of grey that the Epoch windows are painted?

Before I got mine, I hated the washed out grey color I saw in pics. Then I got mine, and it looked much...
Forum: Motors 08-12-2005, 01:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 54,939
Posted By crazydave
Wow, that is drastically better than what I'm...

Wow, that is drastically better than what I'm getting. Now I gotta figure out what I'm doing wrong.

How long did you charge on the stock charger?

I've been using batteries for now, was gonna...
Forum: Motors 08-12-2005, 05:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 54,939
Posted By crazydave
Yeah with the stock charger I'm only getting...

Yeah with the stock charger I'm only getting about 3 minute runtimes. I double charge and I'm getting 5 or maybe a little more. The batteries start to warm with a double charge, but I'm they could...
Forum: Parts and Hop-Ups 08-11-2005, 11:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,110
Posted By crazydave
Well I'm surely interested in Lexan. As to...

Well I'm surely interested in Lexan. As to whether or not I'm interested in the ones that epoch1-43 has, then that just depends entirely on the body styles. ;)
Forum: Motors 08-11-2005, 11:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 54,939
Posted By crazydave
Well if you're asking what I'd like to see. I'd...

Well if you're asking what I'd like to see. I'd like to see practical power in the midband. Top end is no good unless you're racing large tracks with lots of straights, or a large oval, and that's...
Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2005, 11:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,473
Posted By crazydave
Oh yeah, hey, sorry. Saw that. Forgot to reply....

Oh yeah, hey, sorry. Saw that. Forgot to reply. :o

I don't believe that is my problem. As the steering is dead centered and perfect with my Iwaver radio's trim set at 0.

Also when I put the...
Forum: Parts and Hop-Ups 08-11-2005, 12:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 40,556
Posted By crazydave
Yeah, I bought a couple of his bodies. This one...

Yeah, I bought a couple of his bodies. This one fits the 04 better.

http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpGallery/albums/userpics/10007/iblazer1.jpg

Never got his Grave Digger body, really...
Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2005, 12:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,473
Posted By crazydave
See if you can get a hook up on the digital...

See if you can get a hook up on the digital Owaver Tx's. Loads of features, budget priced, and work perfectly with the Epoch.

TE is advertising they're now painted with some paint that give them a...
Forum: General Discussion 08-10-2005, 03:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,473
Posted By crazydave
Got the 4th cell in, and much better now. Radio...

Got the 4th cell in, and much better now. Radio Shack's 1/43rd scale Vette came up over at bitPimps, and now that I think about it, that was my expectations for speed, at least as fast as I remember...
Forum: General Discussion 08-09-2005, 05:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,473
Posted By crazydave
First impressions of an Epoch newbie

I don't hate it, but I'm not really impressed either.

Fresh out of the box, I liked it's solid feel, and I noticed the metal steering pins, and fat steering motor. I was impressed with suspension,...
Forum: General Discussion 08-09-2005, 04:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 20,113
Posted By crazydave
How big is my Epoch collection? Its a big ol'...

How big is my Epoch collection? Its a big ol' whopping 1.

I guess I'm new to the club, but I also got, ummmmmm :rolleyes: , pictures, yeah, I got pictures. :D
...
Forum: Parts and Hop-Ups 08-08-2005, 02:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 40,556
Posted By crazydave
Well obviously the airbrush is gonna be superior....

Well obviously the airbrush is gonna be superior. Its more of a question of the convenience of a $3 rattle can, or do you invest in a $30 airbrush, and a $50 air compressor. (Keeping in mind that's...
Forum: Setups 08-08-2005, 03:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,074
Posted By crazydave
One way ratcheting diff?!!

My new car had one issue that irked me. The diff was perfectly smooth when I spun the right passenger side wheel, but when I tried to spin the diff by the left side wheel, it would make a clicking...
Forum: Parts and Hop-Ups 08-06-2005, 04:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,853
Posted By crazydave
Great tip! When I raced 1/10th scale off road...

Great tip! When I raced 1/10th scale off road Simple Green was mine and my buddies little secret. That stuff would make our Losi red compoud tires tacky.

I don't know about the WD-40 trick, but I...
Forum: General Discussion 08-05-2005, 05:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,154
Posted By crazydave
Well since these cars originate from Japan, and...

Well since these cars originate from Japan, and reflect those body styles, I would have to say those people already here might not have a big interest in NASCAR bodies, but the idea is to attract...
Forum: General Discussion 08-04-2005, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,168
Posted By crazydave
Alright, my order is in, so there is no need for...

Alright, my order is in, so there is no need for any further convincing. Thanks for the replies guys. :cool:
Forum: General Discussion 08-02-2005, 11:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 71,923
Posted By crazydave
I'm assuming that was directed at me... You...

I'm assuming that was directed at me...

You know, I almost hate to say, cause I'm always afraid the one I want will sell out before I get to it, its happened before. So I'll go ahead and tell ya,...
Forum: Introductions 08-02-2005, 01:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 41,190
Posted By crazydave
Bill me, I'm not done using it. :p

Bill me, I'm not done using it. :p
Forum: General Discussion 08-02-2005, 04:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 71,923
Posted By crazydave
I hear what sessiz is saying. I like to mod cars...

I hear what sessiz is saying. I like to mod cars too, but I don't want to screw up my only one and at $80 my wife would kick my butt before I got another.

I was only willing to pay $80, because I...
Forum: General Discussion 08-01-2005, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,168
Posted By crazydave
Thanks LBRC. I think that may be what I needed....

Thanks LBRC. I think that may be what I needed. Honestly I asked the question here, because I wanted biased replies, I wanted someone to talk me into into it.

You're totally right about that...
Forum: General Discussion 08-01-2005, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,168
Posted By crazydave
So is that to say they come with a charger, but...

So is that to say they come with a charger, but it sucks? If so how does it suck, long charge times?
Forum: Introductions 08-01-2005, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 41,190
Posted By crazydave
Que Paso Amigos

Hey, its me, ol' crazydave. Don't have an Epoch, but I've really wanted one, and I happen to have the money right now, so we'll see if someone can convince me to get one.

So I might just be...
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