Found Collection

> Two quick questions:

> 1. What is the output (in HP) of the standard FS-12 Tamiya engine (as
> supplied with the TG10 MK 1 kits)?

> Two quick questions:

> 1. What is the output (in HP) of the standard FS-12 Tamiya engine (as
> supplied with the TG10 MK 1 kits)?

> 2. Has anyone in here done an engine upgrade that they've been
> particularly happy with? I assume you also did the 2sp upgrade as
> well?

> Thanks for any feedback you might have

> DJ!
> (Sydney, NSW, Australia)

> >The output of the stock motor is 0.40bhp.  I beleive it is the same block
as
> >the old HPI .12 FE

> THANK YOU!   You have no idea how hard I've looked for that info
> :-)))

> >I've done the OS .12 CV-X upgrade.  This motor is 0.56bhp, easy to tune,
and
> >very durable.

> I'm kind of a newbie (at the ripe old age of 28). I'm still trying to
> understand all of this leaning out, nitro/oil mixtures, tuned pipes
> etc etc etc   Simple would be good at this point in time! :-)

> >I purchased this one because of it's reliability and because
> >it's not too expensive.

> READ: When DJ! kills it, it won't be as painful for him  :-)

> > If price isn't a issue, then I would go with a
> >Novarossi .12CX (1bhp, great motor)

> Here in Australia, that engine (with pullstart) is AUD389.95 (approx
> USD195.00). How does that stack up against US pricing? I'm guessing
> we're getting reamed as usual <sigh>

> >or a HPI Nitro Star Pro 12R SC Evolution
> >II (1.25bhp).  Just remember that you'll be needing a starter box if you
> >don't get a pullstart motor.

> Do all of these upgrades just***straight in? I'm not much of a
> handyman, so cutting away with a hacksaw/drill is NOT an option :-(

> A shop here has also recommended an OFNA Force 12. It also seems like
> a reasonable option at AUD210.00 (USD105.00). But I think the power is
> only .56HP or something. :-(

> >The 2speed upgrade is definetely a bonus.

> Approx AUD85.00 (USD43.00) that I will fork out for sure.

> >Cheers,
> >Patrick
> >http://www.FoundCollection.com/

> GREAT site, BTW. Was reading it earlier for info on nitro % mixes.

> Thanks again for your help. Owe you a beer next time you're in Sydney
> :-)

> DJ!

>"DJ!"
do

>> Hi all

>> Two quick questions:

>> 1. What is the output (in HP) of the standard FS-12 Tamiya engine (as
>> supplied with the TG10 MK 1 kits)?

>> 2. Has anyone in here done an engine upgrade that they've been
>> particularly happy with? I assume you also did the 2sp upgrade as
>> well?

>> Thanks for any feedback you might have

>> DJ!
>> (Sydney, NSW, Australia)

>Is this the same "DJ !" from aus.cars ?   :-)

> >The output of the stock motor is 0.40bhp.  I beleive it is the same block
as
> >the old HPI .12 FE

> THANK YOU!   You have no idea how hard I've looked for that info
> :-)))

> >I've done the OS .12 CV-X upgrade.  This motor is 0.56bhp, easy to tune,
and
> >very durable.

> I'm kind of a newbie (at the ripe old age of 28). I'm still trying to
> understand all of this leaning out, nitro/oil mixtures, tuned pipes
> etc etc etc   Simple would be good at this point in time! :-)

> READ: When DJ! kills it, it won't be as painful for him  :-)

> > If price isn't a issue, then I would go with a
> >Novarossi .12CX (1bhp, great motor)

> Here in Australia, that engine (with pullstart) is AUD389.95 (approx
> USD195.00). How does that stack up against US pricing? I'm guessing
> we're getting reamed as usual <sigh>

> Do all of these upgrades just***straight in? I'm not much of a
> handyman, so cutting away with a hacksaw/drill is NOT an option :-(

> A shop here has also recommended an OFNA Force 12. It also seems like
> a reasonable option at AUD210.00 (USD105.00). But I think the power is
> only .56HP or something. :-(

> Approx AUD85.00 (USD43.00) that I will fork out for sure.

> >Cheers,
> >Patrick
> >http://www.FoundCollection.com/

> GREAT site, BTW. Was reading it earlier for info on nitro % mixes.

> Thanks again for your help. Owe you a beer next time you're in Sydney
> :-)

> DJ!

> Two quick questions:

> 1. What is the output (in HP) of the standard FS-12 Tamiya engine (as
> supplied with the TG10 MK 1 kits)?

> 2. Has anyone in here done an engine upgrade that they've been
> particularly happy with? I assume you also did the 2sp upgrade as
> well?

> Thanks for any feedback you might have

> DJ!
> (Sydney, NSW, Australia)

>check out http://www.radiomodels.com.au/ for the engines.

>Prices are good (for Australia) and service is excellent.
>I recently bought an OS .12CV-RX with slide carb from them for $350 odd ....
>supposedly 1bhp.

>>About 2 months ago I replaced the FS12 with a HPI Nitro star 15SS.

>Is Nitro Star a model or manufacturer?

>>You won't be disappointed with that engine. Very fast and loads of
>>bottom end torque. It's also fairly easy to tune.

>W00T!  :-)

>>I'm also a 28 year old newbie.

>Oldies unite!!!

>Hehehe

>DJ!

> So "one tuned pipe fits all emgines"?

> Thanks :-)

> DJ!

>> So "one tuned pipe fits all emgines"?

>i coudn't tell you, i'm fairly new to this too, have been upgrading only a
>few months, raced stock most of the time. but i think it depends on the type
>of manifold (ehhh don't know if this is the correct english name, and if it
>is what i mean....:-) you get.

>better accel, or a higher top-speed, depends on witch pipe you get...