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by Coelacanth
Fri May 31, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic / Chit-Chat
Topic: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!
Replies: 530
Views: 59221

Re: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!

I think most of that performance difference might have to do with the jets, needles and springs. The default set you get with the Edelbrock carbs might not be ideal for optimal performance, but maybe tend towards driveability. The good thing is, changing them on an Eddy is as simple as can be. Unscr...
by Coelacanth
Fri May 31, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: Off-Topic / Chit-Chat
Topic: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!
Replies: 530
Views: 59221

Re: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!

My Charger (383 Magnum) ran like crap with a Holley 750 Double Pumper. The moment I swapped it out for the Edelbrock 750, it ran great right out of the box. Admittedly, I'm sure I could've farted around with tuning and got the Holley working properly, but the ease with which the Eddy just bolted on ...
by Coelacanth
Fri May 31, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: 21st Century Modern
Topic: New RC Genre
Replies: 8
Views: 172

Re: New RC Genre

I personally wouldn't mount anything to a wing, it's the first thing that gets ripped off when you wipe out. :lol:
by Coelacanth
Fri May 31, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Off-Topic / Chit-Chat
Topic: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!
Replies: 530
Views: 59221

Re: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!

Unfortunately, today's shops can't even fix modern vehicles, let alone handle 40+ year old technology. They just don't have the knowledge OR the equipment to work on carburated vehicles, you've got to find either an old timer's shop or a specialty shop, or, do the work yourself. Sad but true. I lea...
by Coelacanth
Fri May 31, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Javelin alloy wheels?
Replies: 4
Views: 78

Re: Javelin alloy wheels?

Those are some sweet rimz! 8)
by Coelacanth
Tue May 28, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: Off-Topic / Chit-Chat
Topic: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!
Replies: 530
Views: 59221

Re: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!

Man, kinda tedious stuff there, but enjoyable. Rebuilding carburetors is really fun, as long as you have all the correct specs and tools for all the internal and external adjustments to achieve the desired performance. A speck of a foreign object, or one off adjustment can cause a hitch in your gid...
by Coelacanth
Mon May 27, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: Off-Topic / Chit-Chat
Topic: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!
Replies: 530
Views: 59221

Re: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!

What's the status on the Charger? It'll hopefully be out of body & paint soon, but then...there's so much to do. Install new carpets, get seats either reupholstered or replaced with something more modern (whichever is more cost effective), reassemble interior, install new fuel tank and stainles...
by Coelacanth
Fri May 24, 2024 4:08 pm
Forum: Off-Topic / Chit-Chat
Topic: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!
Replies: 530
Views: 59221

Re: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!

mikea96 wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 10:12 pm My 91 GT prepped for emerald green metalic paint
Nice color choice! :wink:
by Coelacanth
Thu May 23, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topic / Chit-Chat
Topic: we all have big toys too don't we? show off your ride!
Replies: 530
Views: 59221

Grendel resurrected

Here are some progress pics of Grendel's resurrection. She's been in body & paint since just after Christmas 2023. I never liked the original EF8 olive green color, but I wanted to remain true to her green roots--while doing something nobody has done before. Spent hours googling green-painted ca...
by Coelacanth
Mon May 06, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Kyosho Re-Release Forum
Topic: My newest Ultima re-re (Tomahawk body)
Replies: 9
Views: 1309

Re: My newest Ultima re-re (Tomahawk body)

Looking great. Although that's a Tomahawk body, it's definitely putting out some Optima vibes. 8)
by Coelacanth
Mon May 06, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Vintage Kyosho Rocky - NiCad to NiMH conversion
Replies: 18
Views: 315

Re: Vintage Kyosho Rocky - NiCad to NiMH conversion

Also, current ESC's will let you dial down the "punch" or torque of the brushless motor. Basically acting like a slipper gear.
by Coelacanth
Wed May 01, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Marui Forum
Topic: Another Marui project - Ninja/Shogun
Replies: 93
Views: 4362

Re: Another Marui project - Ninja/Shogun

Agreed, that driver head looks about as realistic as you could get!
by Coelacanth
Wed May 01, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: Marui Forum
Topic: Another Marui project - Ninja/Shogun
Replies: 93
Views: 4362

Re: Another Marui project - Ninja/Shogun

That Coors T-Bird body looks fantastic. I'm not a fan of the Shogun box-art though. The silver and gold just don't seem to go well together. Well, to be honest, black and gold might be enough and better, actually, and very JPS inspired :) (that's the plan if I succeed to save the original body) The...
by Coelacanth
Tue Apr 30, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: Marui Forum
Topic: Another Marui project - Ninja/Shogun
Replies: 93
Views: 4362

Re: Another Marui project - Ninja/Shogun

That Coors T-Bird body looks fantastic. I'm not a fan of the Shogun box-art though. The silver and gold just don't seem to go well together.
by Coelacanth
Tue Apr 30, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Early 80's Kyosho Rocky 4WD
Replies: 21
Views: 382

Re: Early 80's Kyosho Rocky 4WD

There's a market for everything. However...

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