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Yes all completely stock except for the Futaba receiver.

It's in the description: Apex SM-10RS 18" wheels Pirelli Scrubs Essex AP Racing brakes, Cobalt XR1/XR2 pads Z07 leaf springs and sway bar bushings LG G2 Sway bars

The 60" Extreme Flight (or Skywing, etc..) offerings are without a doubt significantly better in every single way. Worlds apart. They make the Eflite look and feel like a toy in comparison. If you can swing it I would absolutely recommend the 60" stuff 10x over the Eflite. My 60" Laser is one of my all time favorites - it flies like a much larger airframe, just a bit quicker. The Eflite flies its size and doesn't have nearly the same roll/pitch/yaw authority, doesn't track nearly as well, etc..

Ok that’s a clear case then. Decision made :) thanks for your help. I’ve been doing lots of research watching videos but that’s the advice I needed 👍

Yes!

Thanks! The HRB 3300mah is 12oz. The weight itself is not a problem, but with the pack as far back as it will go the CG is still more nose heavy than I would prefer. I prefer the heavier pack on windy days but it still flies great either way.. Lately I've been flying it with 4s 2200mah that weighs 8.5oz and have the opposite issue. It's a bit more tail heavy with the pack forward between the velcro straps. A 4s in the 10oz range would probably be perfect but the plane has a very wide CG range so it comes down to personal preference.

@@AP3D thank you for your reply, will consider your opinion definitely. Have a lovely day.

This is on a 28" tire and revving to 8600. Stock tire size and stock rev limit is around 120 in 4th.

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Thanks! I think for most a 4s in the 3000 range is going to be the best option, at least to start. You get more flight time and the forward CG helps the plane track, especially in windy conditions and it will still 3D. With a 2200 as forward as possible it is very tail heavy (climbs on an inverted 45° upline) so it flies very 'loose' and tumbles better, etc.. I like the lighter battery in very calm conditions. The heavier 3000 is a better balance for sport/precision and basic 3D.

That’s very helpful. Thanks for providing all the insights 👍

LOL Which one? I've owned a bunch over the years! They hold a lot of nostalgia for me, but unlikely I'll own another. You never know... A minty, low mile Sandstone 1G would be tough to turn down. I'm kinda over older cars, though.

Thanks! I've owned a bunch (too many) 3/S cars over the years. This '99 was my swan song. I did a Chromed ECU flash tune and ran 12.5 @ 108MPH still 100% mechanically stock. The original clutch was the biggest limitation. Definitely an under-appreciated platform and holds a special place for me!

It is absolutely an advanced-level model, IMO. It is difficult to take off and land, especially on grass. Take offs are difficult because the tiny tail wheel has zero authority to keep the model tracking in a straight line and you have to very gently ease into the power due to the extreme torque from the motor - no more than 50-60% throttle until off the ground. Landing requires a loooong approach and you have to fly it all the way to touch down, and if you land too fast it will nose over and potentially cartwheel.

Nice! They are incredible on track right out of the box! I'll have one in the stable in the near future. Enjoy!

Thanks! This plane is a bit tricky to get into a good KE spin because it doesn't have a lot of pitch authority at low airspeed, especially with a heavy battery and forward CG. I've found starting with a vertical downline, full left aileron for a few rotations and then inputting full down elevator and right rudder and powering up while neutralizing the aileron is an easy way to get into a good KE spin (and it looks cool). The inputs are pretty simple but the timing is key.

The C8 is a much better road car, the C7Z is a track monster. I enjoy tracking the C8 because it's a new challenge learning how to manage and optimize with all of the weight behind you. It requires a very different approach, one that took me a long time to figure out (and I'm still figuring it out). It is a very easy car to drive at 8/10 but at 10/10 it is MUCH less forgiving. I was instantly comfortable in the C7Z and it has more everything - power, grip, brakes, etc.. But the C8 is still a lot of fun on track and punches above its weight with a skilled driver.

I prefer the plane with an aft CG. With a 3200-3300mah pack you can't really get the CG rearward as much as I would like, even with the battery pushed as far back as it will go. With a 2200mah pack you need the battery forward so that the tail of the pack is just behind the rear velcro strap. In that config the plane is nearly hands-off inverted.

@@AP3D I was finally able to add a ton of weights inside the cowl/nose to get the CG tipping forward slightly, and it finally performs amazing! Inverted and all. Plus a spektrum 4000 pack all the way forward. It went from crap flying to super fun! I’m just glad it did because I was ready to give up on it. Thanks for your input.

Nearly every airframe has a tendency to pitch toward the belly with rudder input. This is apparent in knife edge flight but the pitch coupling exists in every attitude. To compensate I have a mix coupling up elevator with rudder input. It's progressive and just a few degrees of up at max rudder deflection; takes 2-3 tries to get it perfectly dialed, and the mix is somewhat dependent on the CG.

Thanks on both accounts, ha! Still managed a PB so can't complain!

Long gone, regrettably

Any chance you know where it was sold? With how many miles.

I sold it to a gentlemen in SC. Had just under 10k miles.

​@@AP3Dty 😊.

That's protocol. You absolutely do not stop on track unless there is a red flag and you do not get out of your car unless it is on fire!

Thanks, man! Took me 8 laps to work my through most of the traffic to get a decent flyer in! Small world.. A buddy of mine saw your car at CES and sent me a pic of it asking if I knew it.

Mostly, yes - but I recall there is one pin on the harness that needs to be moved. It's been so long but there should still be write ups on the web or forums that cover the conversion.

I can 100% guarantee you it is not tail heavy with a 4s 3300 in any position. Just fly it.

Stock ESC. No idea how many amps.

Thanks. RE: CG -- it is definitely not going to be tail heavy with a 4s 3300. Because of the short coupling it has a good amount of pitch sensitivity which I think gets conflated with being tail heavy. With a 4s 2200 pushed toward the rear it is definitely tail heavy; still flies ok but it has some undesirable characteristics. I would highly suggest setting up a KE mix and leave it on all of the time. Nearly every airframe has some pitch coupling with rudder; I run mixes in everything I fly and once dialed in you can forget it's there.

Sorry about your disability..

@@AP3DI mean, it’s not the best idea to use a wide angle shot when trying to spot an aircraft.

I mean, it's a GoPro on my head... Is what it is.