Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
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Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
1. I thought that I might need some extra glow plugs during break-in. I looked on Tower Hobbies but they're sold out or Traxxas glow plugs. Are there any equivalent substitutes?
2. Is this battery any good? I'm only considering it because it's the cheapest one, but if there's something better for a couple dollars more I'd get it.
3. The charger included with the Revo comes with an adapter to charge a 7.2V battery, correct?
4. Shot in the dark, but does anyone have a Tower Hobbies coupon code? I found one for $20 but if there's one worth more than that let me know, please. [8D]
If I think of anything else I'll add it.
Thanks. [8D]
2. Is this battery any good? I'm only considering it because it's the cheapest one, but if there's something better for a couple dollars more I'd get it.
3. The charger included with the Revo comes with an adapter to charge a 7.2V battery, correct?
4. Shot in the dark, but does anyone have a Tower Hobbies coupon code? I found one for $20 but if there's one worth more than that let me know, please. [8D]
If I think of anything else I'll add it.
Thanks. [8D]
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RE: Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
ORIGINAL: mayhem maniac
The battery is fine.
The charger is only meant for the receiver pack.
The battery is fine.
The charger is only meant for the receiver pack.
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RE: Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
Ditch the wnad starter and get a bump box especially if you rgonna race. I like the Ballistic Revo Starter Box or the RD works.
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RE: Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
yes the stock charger comes with an adapter so it can charge 7.2 volt batteries.
and for glow plugs i use the O.S. LC3.
no idea on the coupon code
and for glow plugs i use the O.S. LC3.
no idea on the coupon code
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RE: Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
ORIGINAL: mayhem maniac
Well get a better charger anyways. It's not nice having to charge your batteries one at the time.
Well get a better charger anyways. It's not nice having to charge your batteries one at the time.
after the 7.2 is done the reciecver pack will be another 30 minutes atleast.
You better off spending another $30 for a decent charger.
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RE: Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
Alright thanks, I'll keep that in mind for the near future.
I don't feel like spending another $30 tonight unless I absolutely need to, though.
I don't feel like spending another $30 tonight unless I absolutely need to, though.
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RE: Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
Well about the battery its the same one I have, 1 charge lasted through break in and the rest of a half gallon.....yeah its still not dead.....still on the same charge like day one?...
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RE: Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
Just ordered it.
Epic 6-Cell 1500mAh NiCd Sport Battery Pack 1 7.99
Traxxas Nitro Revo 3.3 RTR w/3-Channel Radio A2 1 504.99
Traxxas Top Fuel 20% Quart 2 17.98
DuraTrax Kwik-Pit 250cc Fuel Bottle 1 5.99
DuraTrax FlashPoint Infrared Temperature Gauge 1 24.99
O.S. LC3 Long Reach T-Maxx Glow Plug Hot 1 5.49
Can't wait.
Thanks everyone.
Epic 6-Cell 1500mAh NiCd Sport Battery Pack 1 7.99
Traxxas Nitro Revo 3.3 RTR w/3-Channel Radio A2 1 504.99
Traxxas Top Fuel 20% Quart 2 17.98
DuraTrax Kwik-Pit 250cc Fuel Bottle 1 5.99
DuraTrax FlashPoint Infrared Temperature Gauge 1 24.99
O.S. LC3 Long Reach T-Maxx Glow Plug Hot 1 5.49
Can't wait.
Thanks everyone.
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RE: Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
2 quarts, actually. Still not much, but when I run out I will have some motivation to drive to the hobby shop down the road and see what they have.
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RE: Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
if you spend much time on road you may want to pick up some new or used road rage tires, the stock ones for the most part will have you rollin' rollin' rollin'. Enjoy the new ride joe
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RE: Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
ORIGINAL: REVORN
i think you have forgotten the after run oil & extra oil filter for maintainance...
i think you have forgotten the after run oil & extra oil filter for maintainance...
Well, since it's been brought up, will I have any problems using WD-40?
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RE: Buying a Revo 3.3 tonight. A few questions...
SPPaintball0- Congrats on the buy.
However, you should have checked out your lhs before you bought the car. They may have matched the price of tower. Even if they are a few bucks more, down the road all the help they offer you will be well worth it. Just prepare for when you need help and they tell you to leave it with them for a labor fee. If you bought it from them mostlikely they would help you out with the problem. When ever I sell someone a car at work, I always empasize the fact that if they have any questions I am there to help.
None the less have fun!
However, you should have checked out your lhs before you bought the car. They may have matched the price of tower. Even if they are a few bucks more, down the road all the help they offer you will be well worth it. Just prepare for when you need help and they tell you to leave it with them for a labor fee. If you bought it from them mostlikely they would help you out with the problem. When ever I sell someone a car at work, I always empasize the fact that if they have any questions I am there to help.
None the less have fun!