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**Bluewavestudios** · 18-01-2006

Ok answers to a couple of posts on here:

Firstly Gregs question, try 2 & 1/4 turns on the needle valve to see how that starts, you may need to try 2 & 1/2 turns (2 & 1/4 works well on a .10 engine as a totally reliable running setting on my Nephews Subaru Impreza..we have tried various other settings but that one runs best)

I will let you know what setting I am using on a GX12 in the next couple of weeks as the Skyline is due testing and running in lol !!!

And for Uknodnol...Hpi shells will fit but do check what they say on their site, the 200mm width is standard for I/C Cars, it is the wheelbase length you have to watch out for. The Pureten has a wheelbase of 265mm and If I remember rightly most of the HPI shells will fit nicely (except the Supersize shells as they require the longer wheelbase) If in doubt, take your car to a shop and try the shells out, most shops will be happy to oblige.

Hope this helps

Mark.

18-01-2006	#8 (permalink)
Bluewavestudios All Round Modeller Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Llandudno Real Name: Mark My Models: Boats, Planes, Helis, Cars, Anything R/C Visit Bluewavestudios's Gallery Posts: 1,230 Images: 7	Ok answers to a couple of posts on here: Firstly Gregs question, try 2 & 1/4 turns on the needle valve to see how that starts, you may need to try 2 & 1/2 turns (2 & 1/4 works well on a .10 engine as a totally reliable running setting on my Nephews Subaru Impreza..we have tried various other settings but that one runs best) I will let you know what setting I am using on a GX12 in the next couple of weeks as the Skyline is due testing and running in lol !!! And for Uknodnol...Hpi shells will fit but do check what they say on their site, the 200mm width is standard for I/C Cars, it is the wheelbase length you have to watch out for. The Pureten has a wheelbase of 265mm and If I remember rightly most of the HPI shells will fit nicely (except the Supersize shells as they require the longer wheelbase) If in doubt, take your car to a shop and try the shells out, most shops will be happy to oblige. Hope this helps Mark.