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CONQUISTADOR - 2/22/2005 5:28:56 AM   
heavymaxx


 

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Status: offline 		I recently bought a ACME racing CONQUISTADOR 1/10 scale gas powered off road truck off of ebay.with the .18 sh engine. Truck will start and run but will not pull or even move out of its tracks.Ive looked at the clutches and pulled apart the rear differ. but dont see anything out of the ordinary.Onlt the clutches are aluminum and they seem to be rubbing on the inside of clutch housing .Thats the only thing i see that might be the problem.ANY BODY GOT ANY IDEALS HOW I CAN FIX THIS THING?
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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 2/22/2005 5:54:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		could possibly have some missing teeth on a gear inside the tranny.

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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 2/22/2005 10:07:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		ACME huh? Have we learned nothing from Wile E. Coyote?

If there is evidence of the clutch shoes rubbing on the inside of the clutchbell that's a good thing. That's how the bell is engaged. No idea what the driveline is like but if the engine revs but does not move the vehicle then something is not engaging. Many variables involved. I'll see if I can find some info.

David

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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 2/23/2005 1:40:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		David , Thanks for the link and help any more info you can find will be very helpful!!!

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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 3/14/2005 2:50:45 PM   
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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 3/23/2006 4:47:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		check where things stop spinning. I have the same truck and i took mine off a little pile of snow and it got louder. i was mad at it always breaking so i gaverr $#!t and it stopped a little while after but it still ran. i wrecked a crown in the diff, the spur in the middle, a brake pad and somehow the bolts holding the exhaust manifold came off. i threw it downstairs and left it there for a couple weeks. i fixed it and finished off the tank

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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 4/19/2006 3:59:57 AM   
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Concerning the problem you are having with your Conquitador.

Verify the grub screw that connects your centre drive-shafts hub to the transmission or at the entry of the front/rear differentials.

These grub screw may become loose ! Apply BLUE thread locking compound (Loc-Tite etc..)

Also verify that the slipper clutch adjustment/material are correct and working properly.

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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 6/4/2006 6:14:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		does anyone know roughtly how long 1tank of fuel lasts for this model? any ideas on how to save more fuel because my fuel seems to run out pretty quick!


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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 6/28/2006 9:20:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		hi i have just bought a acme conquistador and have ran some fuel through it but how do you get the car to just idle without the whhels turning round anyone any ideas thanks tom

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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 7/11/2006 9:52:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		and for this model 1 tank lasts around 7 minutes that what i timed mine

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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 7/12/2006 2:03:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hehe, glad I found this thread. I'll be extremely grateful if someone could please advise me on this? I'm considering getting the Conquistador, my main reason is because I just want an off road nitro truck to mess around with but I'm not planning to race or anything so I don't want to spend too much. Looking at about £200 and this is pretty much the only one that falls into my price range (apart from the Condor Pro) with accessories and all. Thing that I'm worried about is the reliability which is something a LOT of people seem to be having problems with. So could anybody give me some advice please?
First thing is should I even bother wasting my hard earned cash on this or should I possibly try and save a little bit more and get a slightly better more reliable nitro car?
If the above answer is "get a different one" then what other "affordable" one should I go for (I'm assuming it'll be more expensive than the ACME considering it's the cheapest I could find).
Secondly, if the answer is "get this one", any recomendations as to whether I should go for the Conquistador or the Condor Pro (which has a lower ride height but comes with a 2 speed gearbox and racing bearings but at the same price)?
Finally, if I should go for it, are there any recommended upgrades I shold get at the start (e.g. the aluminium suspension set etc)? Bearing in mind that this would add to the cost of the car so if I need to get that an £50 worth of accessories I may as well go for a "better" £250 car.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'm not keen on wasting £200+ on a potential pile of junk.

Thanks very much

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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 7/23/2006 9:42:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		Bought myself a condor pro.Not bad if you consider the price.The machine really flies when 2nd gear cuts in.
It is great for tarmac and hard surfaces but a little fragile in basic form if you hit anything at speed.
All in all ok for the chaep price, just a tip though check everything is tight before you use it.
Enjoy

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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 7/28/2006 9:21:50 PM   
acme gt


 

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Status: offline 		hi mate ive got the acme conquistador and yeh great car just make sure all parts are titebefore you use it, and get the new 2006 model the the bigger tyres and alloyshocks with racing bearings!!!

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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 8/5/2006 10:17:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi,

Ive just bought one and the way i get it to idle best is to unscrew the throtle which lowers the revs.

Set your throtle on your radio system to a low rev then start it up.

If it starts trying to do a runner, slowly unscrew the throtle and the wheels will slow.

They can still move a little but when you place it on the floor it wont budge.

To avoid stalling, slowly apply the gas and it will move.

Bang your shell on and throw it of a massive ramp!!!!!

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RE: CONQUISTADOR - 8/7/2006 10:23:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		heavymaxx, your needles are too rich, which is normal for break-in. lean out 1/8 turns clockwise at a time and you will start movin.... good luck

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