Help a 1st timer get started on gas RCs

[charlieboy]

I've heard alot of people going on about these kill switches but I cannot justify the price.I put something on the forum a while back but cant find it so here is a circuit diagram of a simple kill switch you can make for about 50p! If you want a remote its a little bit more complex but if you have a basic understanding of electronics you'll find it simple.
Oh,forgive the drawing,I cant use paint)
J.

mate i was like you untill mine took off on full throttle and didn't stop till i heard the thump, when i found it after followin the engine scream there wasn't much left of it bud. after a near full rebuild of over £200 i can totally justify the £30 for the kill switch now

 

[voo2doo]

Well I saved £29.50..ha ha.
J

 

[terente0081]

Okay, I am one step closer to the FG. I have forwarded the payment today. The whole deal is about 4000 EUR. Kill switch is included and I hope it will protect the investment
I am really looking forward to this car; I think I've been watching all FG Baja videos on youtube.
The car is configured as follows (as ordered):

FG Baja Buggy Competition 4WD
- Mecatech Twin Piston hydraulic brakes
- mf-Raceline EVO G260CS engine
Outerwear protection for pullstarter
Twin Air protection for the air filter (stock air filter)
Shock Sox Neon orange protection on shocks
2 x Multiplex Rhino digi 4 servos with Aluminum arms on steering
2 x ACE DS1015 servos on throttle/brakes
I have ordered 2 of THESE battery packs and I hope they fit (one at a time, of course)
Kill switch
Receiver cable FG/Futaba and Y cable for the steering servos
Rear wing
Spark plug protection
Futaba 4PK / R604FS transmitter/receiver

It's going to be a loooong week until it arrives

 

[Trebor]

looking good there.............if only i had the cash

just a couple things .....on your kill switch does it have a remote LED

and why did you not go for the later G270 ...4 bolt head

 

[Trebor]

terente..you need to update your location

 

[terente0081]

looking good there.............if only i had the cash

just a couple things .....on your kill switch does it have a remote LED

and why did you not go for the later G270 ...4 bolt head

No, I don't think the kill switch has a remote led. What's that for? It's a remote kill switch that can stop the engine remotely or if the battery depletes.
I believe the mf-Raceline EVO G260CS engine is better than a stock G270; it's basically a G260 4 bolt head with modified crankcase, raised compression, ported, light piston, etc.

 

[Bknate]

4 bolt modified engines don't hold a candle to the modified 2 bolt engines. Thats what I was told by a few engine builders in the UK and thats what I seen with my own eyes also.

 

[Trebor]

No, I don't think the kill switch has a remote led. What's that for? It's a remote kill switch that can stop the engine remotely or if the battery depletes.
I believe the mf-Raceline EVO G260CS engine is better than a stock G270; it's basically a G260 4 bolt head with modified crankcase, raised compression, ported, light piston, etc.

the remote LED is for when you forget to turn your 3rd channel switch back

to run .......look at this on uk ebay 150389841841

ahhhh the engine it must be the heli version:2guns: i did not realise that

good choice then

 

[terente0081]

Romania and our banks are... well, bananas. Transfer made 2 days ago, it was processed only today. I hate delays. I was one step away from taking my money out of the bank and travelling 2000km to Germany to pay and pick up the car myself.
A small trip to Amsterdam wouldn't hurt either... well, it's off now since the transfer was processed, finally.

Trebor, that kill switch looks nice. I will consider it if the one I got doesn't help me; but it will help me as it also sais it has diagnostic LED. I believe that's what they mean.
The only problems that can arise from my kill switch and any other is interference with the engine.

What 2T oil should I use with the Baja? I like IPone Racing Samourai. Is it good?
Can someone point me to some better shocks and clutch for the FG Baja?
How about a better pipe?

 

[terente0081]

Car is completed and was sent my way. Hopefully, it will arrive this week and I will get to play with it during the weekend.
Did you know that the new FG Baja Buggy Competition kits come with a plastic servo saver? I asked directly at FG Modellsport about it, thinking it was an error and they got back to me saying:
"Hello,
Yes it's true: the plastic servo saver is the new revision, it turned out to be the better solution because the alloy servo saver really needed frequent O-ring changes.
Best regards,
Ralf Wirth"

 

[charlieboy]

wow mate now that looks awsome

whens the maiden vayage bud, can we have some videos of it runnin

 

[voo2doo]

Wow! I'm impressed.
J.