gmcman

Motor is on the way, I no longer have my original EZ start so what is the best way to fire these things up? Seems like a straight shot to the back of the motor won't work but will have to get it mounted up and see.

I hear the tiger drive is unreliable but that's speculation...any tips appreciated.

youwish16

starter box

t-maxxmaniac

how des a starter box work? i saw ppl useing them at a race and it loked like the flywheel was exposed....do they spin the flywheel?

gmcman

Sorry, should have stated it's in the T-Maxx, how would you use a starter box?

Excell0602

I think a big rubber wheel just touches it. But i may be wrong.

gmcman

I know how they work, but there is no opening in the chassis. I believe you must use some type of starter that engages the rear of the motor.

matts6887

Are u sure there isn't any opening on the t-maxx chassis to allow it to use a starter box? Becase I could have sworn there was one....because that is how most people start the rb engines; by using a starter box where the rubber wheel on the box spins the flywheel...

Excell0602

No, the Chassis braces get in the way.

DaveG55

It's not possile to use a starter box on a T-Maxx. Tiger drive makes a starter that can be pointed to the sides, up or down that will probably work for you (you'll need a cordless drill or a starting wand too)
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGFK1&P=7

bob5429

I would go with an HPI roto-start or another similar style system, I was not a fan of tiger-drive on my maxx, but the HPI rotostart is great, just get the one that you insert the shaft directly behind the motor.

nitro rc

use pull start!!!

gmcman

Will the newer EZ starts for the TRX engines work?

FrAnCioS

Dont get this engine its CRAP!

matts6887

I wouldn't necessairly downplay this engine so quickly. Just because u may have had bad luck with it; does not mean other people will.

bob5429

the new ez start will work with this

gmcman

I know RB's can be picky especially when breaking in, if this motor needs a bearing sooner than most then it's still worth it to me IMO..hopefully all is worked out from the first batch. Something about big orange.....hard to go with anything else once you have succumed.

matts6887

I agree with ya on this one! simply for the reason being that I have a rb ws7II in my 1/8 buggy, and mean let me tell ya while yes, that thing was a PITA!!! to get the 1st few tanks of fuel through on; still it was worth it because now I have about 1/2 to 3/4 gal through it and its got power up the wazoo!!! to say the least...so I can definitely attest to that...

gmcman

Yeah, those motors have serious compression, just need to run very rich for about a quart. I have a C4 from about 5 years ago and still amazes me, just ordered my first con rod just to play it safe.