RC10 Nitro Dual Sport [Archive] - Radio Control Zone

atm92484_3

03-25-2002, 06:17 PM

I have one and they are good cars. AE has discontinued all of the Sport kits (bushings, aluminum shocks, dogbones, and canister muffler) and the Racer kits (bearings, aluminum shocks, universals, and a tuned pipe) for the Qualifier kit (bushings, plastic shocks, dogbones, and canister muffler). They are fun cars, plenty durable, but they are lacking a few simple hop-ups such as a tuned pipe and bearings. Once you get those, you'll be more than ready to go. Those will set you back about $75 probably.

good luck

For pics of my NDS, click on the WWW button for my name.

ayk_driver

03-26-2002, 12:49 PM

thanx man ill keep that in mind......

trxstr1961

03-31-2002, 11:41 PM

http://community.webshots.com/user/trxstr61

this is mine, powered by a .12 cvx mill. too much fun :-)

nitrodriver

03-31-2002, 11:50 PM

i had one and it was a cool car... ask atm92484_3 about what happened to it :mad:

atm92484_3

03-31-2002, 11:58 PM

LOL...I know...it wasn't very nice of that little kid to run it over. :mad:

nitrodriver

04-01-2002, 12:12 AM

it wasnt nice of you to tell him to run it over ;)

ayk_driver

04-01-2002, 12:23 AM

isi ti worth buying the rc10nds for a first time on-road?

Duratarx Queen

04-01-2002, 08:45 AM

my room mate has a nds and its set over the winter with fuel in the tank...went to start it yesterday and no go...am wondering if fresh fuel will be helpful, and what else could be wrong?? it has good batteries in it still, but need to know what hopups will be helpful too??

tadium54

04-01-2002, 11:08 AM

queen- absolutely. nitro fuel love moiisture and will pull it from wherever it can. tell your room mate to dump the fuel in the tank, and then pull the top latch of the tank back and forth until nothing comes out. the engine should be able to fire up by then. also, it could be your needles

ayk_driver

04-01-2002, 01:09 PM

its more than likely the fuel... if he didnt fiddle with needled after the last run then its the fuel definately

Duratarx Queen

04-01-2002, 10:01 PM

yep u were right, it was the fuel... he dumped and refilled, fired right up :D found receiver batts were dead, changed those too, now hes ready to rock and roll :)

ayk_driver

04-02-2002, 06:36 PM

lol good to hear always good to hear a mans baby starts back up.......... lol.......

Duratarx Queen

04-02-2002, 10:14 PM

HIS baby?? lmss :) OMG whats next:rolleyes:

tadium54

04-02-2002, 10:18 PM

lol. does he want 2 spur gears 4 free?

Big boys go fas

04-02-2002, 10:27 PM

A RC10 is a very nie car though it can be costly but AE is the way 2 go and its 1 of da best racin' cars y'll find :D :)

Duratarx Queen

04-03-2002, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by tadium54
lol. does he want 2 spur gears 4 free?

if you dont need them, he'll take em :)

tadium54

04-03-2002, 03:21 PM

i got them in my box with my gr when i bought it. i think they are 56 and 58 tooth or something like that. pm me with your address

Duratarx Queen

04-06-2002, 09:52 AM

My room mate has a prob now, the front sits higer then the back does and is wondering does anyone else's car do this?? how can he fix this prob:confused:

tadium54

04-06-2002, 10:45 AM

is he presing down on the body when he clips it in? check if there are shims on the front body mounts

Duratarx Queen

04-06-2002, 04:45 PM

the chassis not the body

atm92484_3

04-06-2002, 05:31 PM

Tell him to either move the lower mounting holes on the shock farther out on the arm or add some internal spacers inside the shock. I did this to my NDS (the spacers) and its handling was so much better. Granted I only have 1/4" of ground clearance, but the car is so much better.

Duratarx Queen

04-06-2002, 06:28 PM

like how much better?? also the inside edge of thr rear tires are worn out but the rest have tread, if yours did this, how can he fix it??:confused:

tadium54

04-06-2002, 07:24 PM

a tire truer copuld fix it if its foams, but if they are rubber, i think they have to go

atm92484_3

04-07-2002, 12:28 AM

While hes at it, tell him to get the 0 degree toe in mounts for the rear and readjust his camber. IMO, 6 degrees is too much for the rear of the NDS and causes too much tire wear. I'm running 0 degrees and the car is a little harder to handle, but tires last a lot longer.

Duratarx Queen

04-07-2002, 12:49 PM

thanks now where do i get these at and part no please :-)

atm92484_3

04-21-2002, 12:18 AM

They mounts are part number 7364.

Has any one done the touring wheel conversion to their NDS? I'm thinking about doing it soon since I have a TC3 and NTC3 (so I have tires laying around), and tcs have a much wider selection of tires.

steveb3

05-08-2002, 01:17 AM

well, finally stripped a spur on my nds and didnt tighten the rear wheel on one side so its time for new rims also (opps) :( while its apart for maintence, thought id just get a few things for it too:) like bearings. heh heh heh
:D

steveb3

05-13-2002, 10:04 AM

Well, got a revese fuel tank for it, and a few parts for her max pro st gt is still waiting...patiently i maght add :)

Learned a good lesson today while running
1: fuel+receiver=runaway:D
2: runaway+curb=broken crystal:D
3: receiver cover+good wiring job=good running car:cool:

I did the math and learned a good lesson :) Now where can i get a return spring at?? hardware??

atm92484_3

05-19-2002, 01:30 PM

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXUP98&P=7

Associated makes a TRS. It bolts onto one of the screws that hole the engine to the mounts.

trxstr1961

05-23-2002, 01:50 PM

YES!! got my name back!:) now does anyone live in indiana in here?? if so, do you have a nds?? i live in ind. and want others to run with:cool:

Joebobclark

05-26-2002, 12:58 AM

I just got one to make a project car out of.
Heres some pics of it. I have started by powder coating the chassis and some other parts. Still alot to go but I think it will be worth it!
Thanx
Chris

atm92484_3

05-26-2002, 01:03 PM

Hey that looks pretty sweet; how did you do it (self or pay someone)? May I suggest ordering gold aluminum bodies along with a pipe and manifold and having those powder coated? That canister muffler doesn't do anything good for the car.

Joebobclark

05-26-2002, 01:18 PM

Thanx
I did it myself. I work for a company that manufactures powder coatings. I plan to do mor mods but I just got the car Thursday:D
I will keep you guys posted as to the progress!
Thanx
Chris

trxstr1961

05-26-2002, 08:04 PM

like that yellow chassis, now i want to do that to mine. how much will it cost me??

not2bright

05-29-2002, 10:19 PM

i got a nds it is fun:D
it gets squrly at about 25 mph all the better :D :D :D
it is so fast but i want it faster and more controlable it is hard to drive and i allways end up hitting the dots in the middle of the road. i had it flip up about five feet the other day
:eek: :eek: :D :eek: crazy
the engine is toast and i want to buy a new one any sujustions i got a 12 cv right now. next is all aluminum i got a gt too so i can swap parts:p

trxstr1961

05-30-2002, 11:27 AM

i love my nds too, got a new bod for it, just got to get it painted now :)

atm92484_3

05-30-2002, 02:42 PM

Bright, try lowering the car and running a stiffer sway bar. I lowered my NDS to about 1/4" of ground clearance, 50wt in the rear, 40wt in the front (stock pistons for both), and sway bars set on max stiffness. The car handles a lot better but it is still easy to slide. Also, don't waste your money with aluminum; just get the Trinity tk1200 engine mount brace and you should be good.

not2bright

05-31-2002, 01:00 PM

thanks for all the help ill try it
wher can i get a stiffer sway bar? and what brand?:confused:

not2bright

05-31-2002, 01:14 PM

do you know where i can find like a 26 tooth cluch bell or bigger
or a 52 tooth spur gear or smaller

i want more speed :D :D

trxstr1961

06-14-2002, 09:45 AM

:cool: hi all, looks like it time for surgury, my nds isnt running too good right now :(

will keep u informed of the results of the sugury:D

trxstr1961

07-10-2002, 11:04 AM

well, ive got to replace a few things now :D
new body posts.
motor spray

now for hop ups
found graphite arms at AE's site , but want aluminum
want a few aluminum parts to make her shine (eye candy)!:D
Any sites for ds parts in aluminum will be helpful!

nIkKo

07-20-2002, 06:02 PM

A few questions:

What speeds is this things capable, like does it have a two speeed that can be put in and will it fly with that and a nice engine?

Is there a lot of hop ups for this?

Is it hrder to control being 2wd?

Is this a good basher car and can it be raced in touring car classes or is there to point because this thing cant contend?

How much does it cost to replace the chassis for a better one?

Is this durable?

What is the width on it? What bodies fit on this?

I like this because i could get it brand new not a lot of money and can choose my own engine and radio.

Any other info would be great.

atm92484_3

07-20-2002, 06:23 PM

TRX, http://www.hobbyetc.com has quite a few aluminum NDS parts. I would not reccomend aluminum in some places (arms especially) since they will only bend in a crash. Plus aluminum adds a lot of weight to the car.

Nikko, there are no 2 speeds available for this car, but with a single speed, decent engine, and some slight gearing changes, the car can reach 40 with no problem. There are not that many hop-ups available, but you can fit some parts from other cars onto the NDS (like TC3 threaded shocks for example; you just need to use a longer .56 shock shaft and the .56 springs). It isn't really that hard to control but it also will not handle anything like a 4wd nitro tc. It is defiently a good basher and parking lot racer, but I wouldn't put it against nitro tcs for the reasons previously mentioned unless they were sport ones (not pro cars). There is also no upgrade chassis for this car (the flat GT one will not work). I would reccomend getting a Trinity TK1200 brace; that does a lot in stiffening the rear end. Also, these cars are extremely durable. I've had mine for 4 years (almost 15 gallons of gas), and I have only needed to replace parts due to wear and tear. The car is 200mm so pretty much all 200mm bodies will fit. I've found you have to cut the wheel wells out a little more though since the rear tires have a larger diameter than standard touring car tires. If you do get this car, be sure to pick up a bearing kit, NDS manifold (not to be confused with either of the GT ones) and a tuned pipe. Bushings and canister mufflers get old really fast.

nIkKo

07-20-2002, 07:32 PM

Ok, well does anyone have pics of this car with a 200mm body on it and then a pic of the ar with the body off? How long would it take to get to 40 mph with this car since it doesnt have a two speed?

nIkKo

07-20-2002, 08:07 PM

Also would standard touring car tires and wheels work fine with this? I know that for a while i wont be doing any seriuos racing like at club races or anything, just with friends and draging or mostly bashing and stuff. So i think that i might just be better off getting the tc3 rtr, nitro one, and then putting a two speed in it because then when i wanted to race it i would be ready. Or would this car better suit me? For you people is it easy to find parts for this at your LHS? After getting the kit and replacing the pipe and putting bearings, how much woul it cost to get this car running great?

atm92484_3

07-20-2002, 08:37 PM

The NTC3 RTR is a really nice car with a lot of racing potential; the NDS is an inexpensive parking lot racer and basher. You can use standard touring car wheels and tires, but you need to convert the suspension using the instructions on AE's website (its pretty much a matter of buying parts and installing them).

Here are some pics of my NDS with a 200mm 1970 Boss Mustang body. I need to do another body.

atm92484_3

07-20-2002, 08:38 PM

2nd

After these pics, I added 0 degree mounts in the rear to eliminate any toe-in.

nIkKo

07-20-2002, 09:15 PM

any pics with body off?

trxstr1961

07-21-2002, 01:51 AM

BOWS to atm.. nice ride, got the same body, but not sure about the color scheme yet. know its got to be FACTORY tho.. any ideas?

i know about : y/b, b/s, but wanting to g black/ gold :D like those alot.. nay other suggestions:confused:

atm92484_3

07-21-2002, 02:35 PM

Heres a pic with the body off. As you can see, I was fixing some stuff. Since the pic was taken, I've added a new heatsink (the MIP one). The version shown is actually the Nitro DS Sport. The Qualifier (only version made now), has plastic shocks, foam tires, the canister muffler, bushings, and no slipper clutch.

trxstr1961

07-22-2002, 05:24 AM

that is the version i own (qualifer)

GET THIS! emailed AE, and they said none of the "team" racers even run this car , so why did they come out with the "team Version:confused:

thought about turning it into a gas buggy..
shouldnt be that hard, should it:confused:

atm92484_3

07-22-2002, 01:21 PM

When AE made this car, they were aiming at a whole new market. This car was meant for the parking lot racer (thats why is doesn't sit super low or have some of the fancy racing features). However, when many others followed, producing 4wd nitro touring cars, the NDS all but died since there wasn't really a class for it and they stood little chance against the nitro tcs. They are still fun cars though. I'm assuming the reason they called it the "Team" version is since it included equipment many other "Team" cars had (teflon shocks, universals, bearings, tuned pipe).

trxstr1961

07-29-2002, 08:01 AM

tuned pipe?? universals?? never knew there ever WAS a team version??

Got my ds together, now all i need is a receiver, "and away we go" jackie Gleason R.I.P:(

trxstr1961

07-31-2002, 04:39 PM

got a receiver in it, and its running WWWWHHHEEEE!:D

YoSystmSucks

08-22-2002, 08:29 AM

I think with the rubber treaded tires this car would be a great rally platform, it will be just like the olden days with RWD, lots of drifting...

trxstr1961

08-29-2002, 02:43 PM

Thinking about hopping up my nds.
heres a list

new pipe/header
another set of rear rims/tires
new body
anything else i should add:confused:

trxstr1961

10-07-2002, 09:31 AM

comon, dont let this thread die.!!!

havent done anything with my nds lately, but getting the itch to hop it up! :D

NEWS FLASH!! just got another gt tub style, gonna turn IT into a nds. that will give both of us (me and room mate) a nds to run! :D
next summer just might be a fun one:D

trxstr1961

11-27-2002, 06:57 PM

I have my 2nd nds almost finished, all it needs is: tires, 1 drive pin, tires, mill, and electrics.

Found it needed a little more then that, but its all there now! :D

NOW it needs:

street tires
electrics
mill

One of my friends just gave me a dirt oval body he got in a local swap meet! COOL!!

trxstr1961

12-09-2002, 10:02 PM

heres a couple of pics of MY nds, its not complete but will be soon

http://www.fdc.arizona.edu/drennen/stampede/temp/nds2.jpg

http://www.fdc.arizona.edu/drennen/stampede/temp/nds1.jpg

trxstr1961

01-26-2003, 11:58 PM

:) YES!! im geting another nds on the 1st. this ones a rolling chassis for $75.00 man i cant wait!!:D

Toyotatogo

01-27-2003, 06:36 PM

Does anyboy know where I can buy some wheel adaptors for my RC10GT truck that will allow me to run the 1/8 Scale Buggy Tires??? They need to be in a 17(mm) hex and be sloted for the rear and have ball bearing in the front considering my truck is only two-wheel drive....

New Era Hobbies said they won't be making any for a long time does anybody know who else makes them???????

trxstr1961

01-31-2003, 01:24 AM

no i dont, never knew anything about thatwell, come sat, my MO is on its way for my 3rd nds! Cant wait to get it.. at this rate ill have a nds shop before long LOL :D

trxstr1961

02-22-2003, 11:40 PM

well, got my second nds setup, just gotta get the mill running right now, then its FUN FUN FUN

Decided to turn the other nds into a gt, since i had everything to do it! :D

trxstr1961

03-12-2003, 04:10 PM

Finally, got my 2nd nds running. ATM, wish youd post here, miss your input. :(

Toyotatogo

03-15-2003, 08:12 PM

Oh okay you guys just ignore me!!!!!

:rolleyes:

trxstr1961

03-16-2003, 11:58 AM

were not iggying you, since i dont know of any company who does that! you could try mugen, kyosho,and ofna:)

trxstr1961

03-18-2003, 04:54 PM

YESS!! got nds 2 running like a top,now DEANA and I can race this summer!!:D

LEADFOOT

03-22-2003, 12:15 PM

Hey,

Have you guys checked out this at the AE website (http://rc10.com/racerhub/racerspotlight/dave_crescenzi.htm)? :cool:
http://rc10.com/racerhub/racerspotlight/pictures/dave%20_crescenzi1.jpg

trxstr1961

03-22-2003, 05:46 PM

nice, wonder what it cost him though :confused:

LEADFOOT

03-22-2003, 10:52 PM

I'd be willing to bet little to nothing out of pocket. You know how those manufacturer's always get the good stuff;)

BJMFH

03-22-2003, 11:13 PM

I was just looking through this thread and all I can say is, d*mn, these are some really cool vehicles. I wish my hobby shop carried them.

I own a TC3 powered by a brushless motor. My car is too powerful for any of the carpet tracks in my area so I have to run it on the local parking lots. The TC3 is not the best parking lot basher, it's too low to the ground and gets dirty way too quickly. Almost any slight bump in the pavement will send the car crashing out of control.

I could just get a buggy but they're too slow. The NDS looks like the perfect parking lot racer. Do they make an electric version of the NDS?

atm92484_3

03-23-2003, 12:03 AM

Yes they do. Its called the Dual Sport.

trxstr1961

03-23-2003, 01:23 AM

so why not get a NDS? ther $109 at tower. i have 2 of them, and love them both :cool:

trxstr1961

03-24-2003, 04:08 PM

just got the spur i neede to get my nds running again now im jonesing cause im out of fuel and flow till the first!! AAAARRRRGGGGGHHHHH! :mad:

trxstr1961

03-26-2003, 09:06 AM

im switching fuels: cool power to O'donnels,15% to 20% . is there any special things i should know about before i run this new fuel :confused:

trxstr1961

03-27-2003, 01:43 PM

found out tuesday, that nds make GREAT nitro drifters! man i enjoyed this new found fun :D

trxstr1961

04-14-2003, 11:46 AM

well, i got our new bodies up and painted this weekend, i like them will have to get pics when i can :)

trxstr1961

05-01-2003, 06:20 PM

well, weds i started tearing my ride down, MAN whatta mess crud EVERYWHERE got it almost finished, just gotta get the front end done. :rolleyes:

GT Freak

09-04-2003, 08:21 PM

hi, i have a NDS ,and need a new engine for it. i hear o.s is a good brand. since this is my first gas onroad car, what would b a decent mill for it? also, im wondering if there r any add-ons that will make it more bullet-proof :confused:

randominsanity

09-11-2003, 07:30 PM

i got's an electric one and i CANNOT FIND ANY HOP-UPS!
i may macine a new chassis tho! hey how r the speeds on the nitro ones too?

Hey Team AE guys! If U readin this WE WANT HOP UPS!!!

GT Freak

09-11-2003, 08:42 PM

randomSpeeds on my nitro are around 30-35
as for my electric, theres a lot of RPM items out. I took mine and converted it to a truck, used the complete front end form a GT and some of the rear end too:cool:

ws6

09-16-2003, 05:57 AM

does anyone have any more pics of this car...?? and:

is it possible to put anyting bigger then .12 in it?

is it possible to put on a 2spd?

what are the most common parts that are breaking on it also...

and if the car is made after the gt then is there any gt "hop-ups" that you could put on it?

thanks for anything...

GT Freak

09-16-2003, 03:59 PM

is it possible to put anyting bigger then .12 in it?yes ive seen .15's in it also

what are the most common parts that are breaking on itwell, it dends on where and how you drive it.. me, ive only lost receiver batteries, thats all But i drive mine in big lots so i WONT break anything

and if the car is made after the gt then is there any gt "hop-ups" that you could put on it?
yes you can turn it into a gt if u want.....and theres alot of RPM parts out for it

best hopup i know:RRP steel spur/pinion combo!

does anyone have any more pics of this car...?? i can get some put dont know how to post them on here

ws6

09-17-2003, 07:15 AM

well i wouldnt wanna turn one into a gt, that seems kinda pointless to me, but to post a pic all you have to do is hit submit reply and then click the browse button beside the attach file title... can you post some good sized pics of the chassis pls?

GT Freak

09-28-2003, 12:55 PM

well, if u remember the tub style gt, its that chassis with shorter arms,and onroad wheels on it :)

GT Freak

10-18-2003, 12:04 AM

well, fall is here and with it brings the annual CLEANIG OF THE CARS! is here once again. so tonight im starting on the 1st of 2 nds cars i own. :cool:

fastharry

10-19-2003, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by trxstr1961
that is the version i own (qualifer)

GET THIS! emailed AE, and they said none of the "team" racers even run this car , so why did they come out with the "team Version:confused:

thought about turning it into a gas buggy..
shouldnt be that hard, should it:confused:

heres Associated's specs on the cars.

http://www.rc10.com/shusting/CatalogHub/kitnds.htm

I still own my NDS racer.....Fun car..

GT Freak

10-21-2003, 01:42 AM

I own 2 qualifiers, and love them both! gonna keep one stock, and the othere is gonna be modded out :D

if u have pics fastharry, can i c your ride?

fastharry

10-21-2003, 08:08 AM

here ya go

GT Freak

10-21-2003, 08:32 PM

nice ride, when i get my new truck body painted up, ill try to post a pic for you if you want, just email me trx103@yahoo.com) and ill send you a couple pics. :)

harry, whats in yours?? im running a os 12 cvx(s) in both mine right now:cool:

fastharry

10-21-2003, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by GT Freak
nice ride, when i get my new truck body painted up, ill try to post a pic for you if you want, just email me trx103@yahoo.com) and ill send you a couple pics. :)

harry, whats in yours?? im running a os 12 cvx(s) in both mine right now:cool:

My Dual sport was my second RC car..I built it in 96....it was a racer edition(thats the one with the best shocks,ball bearings,etc)...and it was upgraded with all graphite arms,MIP steering,nitride shock shafts,etc....I built it with a 12 cv....I had a Nova rossi in it also at one time....but the CV's in it now....

GT Freak

10-22-2003, 12:42 PM

graphite arms?? wow thats cool
know if you can still get them :confused:

Beaver Phreak

11-05-2003, 01:17 PM

I miss my NDS with HPI C-5 Corvette body and OS.12CV, not the new CZ (5 ports). The CV had 7 ports and was way faster than the CZ it replaced. This thing was a F'in Bullet! I have pics of it, if interested email me at dalosiman@msn.com

GT Freak

11-11-2003, 01:38 AM

nothing to report this month, getting ready for winter! :D

ws6

11-13-2003, 08:11 AM

can a .15 fit directly into the nds without any modifications.???

GT Freak

11-13-2003, 03:59 PM

yes as long as its set up for a GT

electrorc

11-28-2003, 12:44 PM

I am looking at getting the Nitro DS Qualifier kit as my second hobby level R/C car, and my first nitro. What all would I have to do to it to make it a GT?

GT Freak

11-28-2003, 07:24 PM

just buy a gt, thats the easiest way, plus it would be cheaper

GT Freak

12-07-2003, 12:32 AM

decided to keep one stock and mod the other out as far as i can so....

so far ive done:
team blue ti turbuckles
cvd's
rpm rear arm mounts

will b addng a fiber bake pad and CF/ aluminum arms.

anything else i find for this will b added in the future
:cool:

GT Freak

01-09-2004, 01:58 PM

come on now, SOMEONE has got to have one and still run it :confused:

microrcdude

01-09-2004, 09:52 PM

I have an electric DS

GT Freak

01-10-2004, 01:24 AM

so do i, but it needs shocks :(

Wizardman_1

01-12-2004, 12:45 AM

I just saw this car at tower hobbies and im saving up for it since i have a big parking lot near my house. I have a tower .15x how much would i have to cut the crank to make it fit? I plan on getting bearings and the 0 degree rear suspension mounts. Wat other things do i have to look out for? thanks in advance

GT Freak

01-12-2004, 01:05 AM

i dont know about crank cutting, but when you get it, make sure you add a TRS (throttle return spring) to your car.

Wizardman_1

01-12-2004, 07:14 PM

Well i just sold all my engine for $50 usd so i guess im not getting this car, sorry if i disappointed anybody.

Nitro 4 me

01-19-2004, 01:19 PM

Can anyone tell me the size of the stock DS wheels that the rubber tires mount on? Are they 2" and how wide are they front and rear?

GT Freak

01-19-2004, 11:17 PM

http://www.rc10.com/shusting/CatalogHub/kitnds.htm try there for info

Nitro 4 me

01-20-2004, 12:27 AM

I did, no sizes on the wheels.

GT Freak

01-20-2004, 12:28 PM

ok, here are the part no's on the wheels:

8890 rear

8885 front wheel

try that. the instructions dont give a wheel size either

Nitro 4 me

01-20-2004, 12:36 PM

Thanks, but I have the part numbers. I was hoping somebody with one could measure them.
Gary

ws6

02-23-2004, 04:27 PM

GT .21 .26 conversion kit (http://www.neweramodels.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?session_id=jpvibfucrbfqycoabjjftvqmwbthwv db&part_id=18)

has anyone tried doing this..., for my first rc nitro when i can afford it i was hoping to get a nds, this conversion kit and the o.s. .26 4 stroke...

Nitro 4 me

02-23-2004, 05:27 PM

That might be hard to do. The nds has been out of production for awhile. The RC10GT would be a better choice. 4 strokes are cool but not as fast as the 2 strokes.

ws6

02-24-2004, 07:53 AM

well the only reason i want 4 stroke is because they are bigger, most likely sound much better, better fuel mileage, and if i ever have to maybe even more fun to rebuild... even though the nds is out of production towwer hobbies still has them in stock, cheap too... i just hope they hold out until i get money...

Nitro 4 me

02-24-2004, 09:29 AM

They do?

ws6

02-24-2004, 10:53 AM

well... from what i hear they do... and i hate rice crap and that high reving sound, so since they rev lower it should sound much better in my opinion

edit: or were you talking about tower having them in stock..., because yeah they have them in stock for the low price of 110 dollars... heres the link (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LA2535&P=1)

Nitro 4 me

02-24-2004, 12:10 PM

cool, i must have been looking at the elec. I've been trying to get some of the rubber tires and wheels for awhile, but they are long out of production. By the way, Here is the cheepest OS FS-.26S I've seen http://gigahobby.com/rc_car_engines.cfm.

bigG

03-11-2004, 08:49 PM

I am getting one of these are there any hop ups for this car and doing they run nice also do they use the same rims like a regular 1/10 gas and do they have a 2 speed for this car let me know.

thanx

bigG

03-12-2004, 09:29 PM

does anybody still have one of these or did i make a big mistaking it getting one.

thanx

GT Freak

03-13-2004, 01:49 AM

i have 2 of them, and yes theres a few hop ups for it cant wait to fire these beasts up!:D

bigG

03-13-2004, 07:25 PM

may i ask what hop up and where can i get them also can they use regular 1/10 scale tires and bodies?

thanx

GT Freak

03-14-2004, 01:22 AM

http://www.towerhobbies.com has them.

http://www.rc10.com/shusting/CatalogHub/kitnds.htm for info on theses kits

hope it helps

bigG

03-14-2004, 02:39 PM

yeah those sites help me but can i use regular 1/10 scale rims on this car.

thanx

torque5252

03-20-2004, 01:57 PM

I'm curious if regular 3/16" b3 wheels will work. I'm thinking of picking one of these up from Tower for a sprint car. Anyone know the axle sizes on these?
Also www.hobbyetc.com has alum arms, mounts and some other stuff for these on sale at almost nothing (like 10 bux a pr). My old gold tub RC10 sprinters were fun cars, hope this thread lives!!!

bigG

03-20-2004, 09:19 PM

i got my dual sport RC10 and it is a very nice car. the ownly problem i had was a flip in the grass and screw fell out with out me knowing and there was some little sparks but other than that it is a nice car i will post pics soon.

thanx

GT Freak

04-17-2004, 02:08 AM

im having a prob with the gear on my nds, its moving enough for it to rattle real bad, not sure why tho :confused: hoping someone here can help

Nitro 4 me

04-17-2004, 12:12 PM

Does the tranny turn over if you turn the clutch bell by hand?

GT Freak

04-21-2004, 03:30 AM

the shaft that the spur sits on can slide back and forth about a 1/2 inch as it sits right now. i built it to the letter, but am wondering what may be causing this :confused:

Nitro 4 me

04-21-2004, 09:20 AM

Take it apart and make sure all the bearings(or bushings) are in place.

bigG

04-21-2004, 04:46 PM

hey i was wondering if anyone tryed this i would love to see how it looks http://www.rc10.com/racerhub/techhelp/dswheels.htm if not i will order the parts and let u guyz know how it went but from reading the directions it sounds hard lol.

thanx

GT Freak

05-24-2004, 01:25 PM

found the prob....when i built it, i had used bushing that came with it, never upgraded... :( well, guess its time :rolleyes:

GT Freak

10-15-2004, 02:16 PM

does anyone even HAVE one of these anymore :confused:

Nitro 4 me

10-15-2004, 09:19 PM

I have an electric one and the parts to make a nitro one

mdbeachy

10-15-2004, 09:49 PM

I have one also, this winter I'm going to try to make it into a dirt oval late model.

GT Freak

10-23-2004, 11:45 PM

im wanting to turn my 2nd nds into a gt...wonder if the tranny ratio is the sme as the gt's:confused:

GT Freak

10-24-2004, 07:11 PM

just got the bearings for my nds...now lets see if this will help stop "the strrippin of the spur" :)

atm92484_3

10-24-2004, 10:17 PM

I still have mine. I had it out a few times over the summer but I didn't run it too hard since stock tires are no longer avaiable.

I doubt it would be worth making your 2nd one into a GT since the only parts you would use would be the tranny, fuel tank, and a few misc. plastic parts.

GT Freak

10-25-2004, 02:56 AM

hey atm, long time
got nds1 back up and ready to rock and roll, gonna test her out monday :)

atm92484_3

10-26-2004, 01:20 PM

Nice. Mines basically a shelf car (along with the FT GT). I haven't had much time to run 1/10 scales let alone onroads. What are you doing about tires? Did you do the conversion to use sedan tires?

microrcdude

10-26-2004, 04:17 PM

i have been using the regular rubber tires. they hold up real well so far.

GT Freak

10-27-2004, 12:56 AM

no, still havent worn down the foams at all

microrcdude

10-30-2004, 01:46 AM

i honestly dont like the foams. I dont like how you get little foam shavings all over in the car.

GT Freak

11-02-2004, 11:21 AM

cant get her started, does anyone know the settings for a os12cvx-s??

nitro ford

11-21-2004, 09:00 PM

I have 4 great r/c. shame on A/E for droping them

NWDave

11-22-2004, 06:09 PM

Try flush with the LSN, and 2 1/2 turns out for the HSN on the O.S. .12 CV-XS.

GT Freak

11-25-2004, 12:40 AM

well, changed plugs and she runs again. havent smelled burnt nitro in a long time(last summer), so now i just gotta wait till spring...GGGRRRR :)

GT Freak

11-25-2004, 12:42 AM

actually atm, all i need are arm mounts,body mounts, and wheels/tires!

atm92484_3

11-25-2004, 01:06 AM

Oh I figured you didn't have any GT parts.

GT Freak

11-26-2004, 12:39 AM

well, im using the 2nd nds chassis for the base, just need a few parts to finish it up

GT Freak

12-27-2004, 01:29 PM

heres a couple pics of my nds

GT Freak

12-27-2004, 01:31 PM

second pic

nitro ford

12-29-2004, 05:06 AM

second pic
NICE what kind of body is that?

GT Freak

12-30-2004, 02:50 AM

proline chevy silverado. its a 1900mm on a 200mm car.:)

atm92484_3

01-14-2005, 01:41 PM

Just a quick heads up for anyone looking to get one of these, theres NIB Racer kit on Ebay with about a day left on it. The BIN is $135 but the starting bid (which no one has bid on) is $80.

GT Freak

02-09-2005, 01:37 PM

I have 2 of these, and want ANOTHER.....
umm, im not hooked i can stop anytime......

GT Freak

04-06-2005, 02:31 PM

well, im having a prob with my .12cvx(s). put on new lines and new plug. new batt in glow start too.and new fuel. no starty. nothing nada,zilch! What can i do about it :confused:

GT Freak

04-11-2005, 01:50 AM

Well, its that time again. the annual CLEANING OF THE CARS! Tore apart my nds and started the annual cleaning. so far, here's where I stand on it. next is the rebuilding and getting a NEW four call holder.

crw3673

05-11-2005, 07:49 PM

hi just got the nds last fall, when ae was selling out there remaining stock for $76 dollars each. by the way, that is how long i was trying to get on this forum. well i got a os 18 cv in it, and this thing is fast for my first on road nitro. i have the electric ds and a monster gt. i'm a old rc driver from the late 80's :cool:

crw3673

05-14-2005, 04:42 PM

fastharry

05-15-2005, 09:23 PM

well its been 5 days, and no respones :( . funny i have been trying to get on this forum since last fall, for input and suggestion. on how to hop up this car, make it go as fast as it can be :eek: , and possibly surprise some tourng cars, but nothing :confused:

I wouldn't want to burst your bubble...and I loved my DS(still own)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/fastharry/race%20cars/dual_sport.jpg

but even in 1997.....this car was no match for even the 1st generation HPI nitro rs4's(which I also own......after learning the hard way that 2wd...and NO tire selection will NEVER beat a 4wd)...

crw3673

05-17-2005, 06:27 AM

fastharry

05-17-2005, 06:42 AM

no problem, thanks for responding. this is my first nitro on road car, and still think this will be a fun car to mess around with againts my friends muygens, associated, hpi, tamiya and serpents. let alone the 1/8 scales. but thanks for responding. will talk later :D

the main thing is to have fun.....I'll give you an example.....

I run an HPI r40.....and always do well with it(I'm usually in the top 5 out of 30 guys where we race......(we use road rail,transpnders,etc...)....just for laughs,at the end of the season last year,I ran the STOCK evo 3 I won the Ny HPI challenge with,against alll the pro cars....I still finished mid pack.....and had more fun doing it.....because I beat 'em with a stock car.....

crw3673

05-18-2005, 06:26 AM

thats what i'm talking about, having fun first :D . then raising a few eyebrows :eek: . i switch my wheels to on road foam tires. the same found on pan cars, like the rc10l series. these tires are hard to find. but cheap when you do find them. car handles very good because the wide stance and looks great :cool:

crw3673

05-20-2005, 02:59 PM

any suggestion on hop up and where can i get aluminum parts

crw3673

05-22-2005, 10:15 PM

well ran the car over weekend. very fast but hard to control. have rubber cap foam tires, from aj's twinn-k. nice and wide. but the car has no grip in the rear. could be the tires? over powered o.s.18? lack of the slipper clutch? using that atc clutch. or the fact that i'm running 0 degree toe in, in the rear

fastharry

05-22-2005, 10:29 PM

crw3673

05-23-2005, 06:10 AM

ok, i'm going to buy a pair of trc foam tires. and order a hgi lighten drive shaft. so can install the slipper clutch on the spur gear. and also try to easy into the gas better :rolleyes:

crw3673

05-29-2005, 04:49 PM

finally changed the rear tires. to a set of wider,2" wide foam, from aj's tires. also soften up the rear end, with softer springs. but know the car, pushes very bad on and off gas. should i change to foam up front? adjust the toe in? any other suggestions?

GT Freak

06-03-2005, 03:48 PM

where did u get wider wheels for the rear at :confused:

crw3673

06-09-2005, 06:42 AM

they are the same wheels, used on the electric pan cars. like the aggresor, rc10l series, bolink cars of the 80's and 90's and some electric pan car, made by trinity. i use wheel adapters, install pan car wheels, on to rc10 series of cars

GT Freak

06-12-2005, 09:48 PM

had a brianfart...
wonder if the rear wheels from a NDS would fit on a tc3????

crw3673

06-13-2005, 09:15 PM

maybe? you got to find the trinity aluminum wheel adapters, for rc10 to pan cars

crw3673

07-30-2005, 11:54 PM

crw3673

07-30-2005, 11:59 PM

thats .55hp and 38,000 rpms at http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUH46&P=0

fastharry

08-06-2005, 09:58 AM

well, its bin a while. but i'm still running my car, and in joying it. but its hard to control with all the power from the os 18. know i understand why the guy at the hobby store, said thats alot of motor for that car. i see in this forum, everybody just use the os 12 cv-x engine. with just .56 hp and 30,000 rpms, i guess it made the car more easy to control. so i'm getting a next engine, and putting the os 18 in a rc10gt im building. i was thinking of a ofna force .12s, 55hp and 38,000 rpm for $66 new. what do u think??

if the OFNA motor listed above is the one you are thinking of......remember,you need a short crankshaft for the DS....that ofna engine has a SG style crank...can't cut it..

you're better off with this motor...
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXA43&P=7

short crank,recoil start.........

crw3673

08-16-2005, 06:49 PM

thanks for replying fastharry, i'm trying to keep this forum alive. i wish all the people that use to talk on this forum would return. but anyway, found the same ofna engine for less money with the right standard crank http://www.rcplanet.com/product_67399_detailed.htm

atm92484_3

08-09-2007, 05:49 PM

I'm bringing this one back from the dead. Anybody still driving theirs?

I totally forgot about this forum...mines still sitting it its box.

I've looked around with no luck, but does anyone know of any online stores that still have the BMW body and the decals? Do they show up on Ebay often?

fastharry

08-09-2007, 11:17 PM

I don't drive mine......but I have to tell you,I still like that car......

ahab

08-10-2007, 11:03 AM

Yes the DS was my favorite version of the RC10 series. Back in the day I ran "gearbox" class at my club. These were buggies converted to onroad. Parma made a fabulous 427 Cobra body that fit the RC10 perfectly. When AE came out with the DS it was like they read my thoughts. Only problem...like an idiot I traded it. Don't even have a picture because that was before digital cameras were cheap.

fastharry

08-10-2007, 11:48 AM

I wouldn't want to burst your bubble...and I loved my DS(still own)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/fastharry/race%20cars/dual_sport.jpg

but even in 1997.....this car was no match for even the 1st generation HPI nitro rs4's(which I also own......after learning the hard way that 2wd...and NO tire selection will NEVER beat a 4wd)...

here's mine...

atm92484_3

08-10-2007, 02:28 PM

Since my pics from 2 1/2 years ago are gone and Harry's showing off... :)

microrcdude

08-11-2007, 09:30 PM

I know this isnt the right thread, but i have a Electric DS that i will let go. NEVER RAN, ready for a new owner to drive it or just have it sit on a shelf.

purpletimbo

11-06-2007, 11:18 AM

I've got one still in the box, and managed to get what seems to be the last remaining real shell from Tower, never had them back in again.
Couldn't get decals so a lad in our club hand painted details in for me
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/purpletimbo/IMG_0489.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/purpletimbo/IMG_0490.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/purpletimbo/100_4633.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/purpletimbo/100_4632.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/purpletimbo/100_4630.jpg
Cheers Tim