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Redcat TT5 Buggy, after one tank of gas... - 7/9/2008 8:18:45 PM   
CallsignVega


 

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Status: offline 		So I finally got through the first tank of gas around the track since I got the car. The spark plug issue was resolved and now the car runs pretty good. Here are the things that have happened with the car after one tank:

Throttle/Brake servo died, replaced with a better quality one.
A rear dogbone "pin" came loose or broke on the wheel side. Obviously with the dogbone pin removed, there is no drive to that wheel. When the pin came loose/broke, it put a pretty big gouge in the plastic hub. How exactly are these pins installed in the dogbone ends? Why would mine comes loose so quickly?
The car still ran with three wheel drive, but then there seemed to be some kind of lockup in the center diferential. The engine would throttle up, but the car would not go anywhere. The front wheels would not turn, even by hand, like the brake was applied. The brake was not applied, I will have to take the center diff apart and get in there to find out what went awry.

Once I find out what I need, I guess I will be waiting for parts in the mail to get back on the track. There is one serious drivability issue that I have noticed with this car. Over any type of jump, small, medium, big, the car nose dives really bad. Even with the throttle at full to try and keep the nose up, it dives straight down over any type of jump. So bad that it will dig in and flip over, like everytime. Has anyone else noticed this?
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RE: Redcat TT5 Buggy, after one tank of gas... - 7/9/2008 8:40:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		it sounds like you had some carnage!! your jumping problem is normal with all large scalers. they are alot less or even non responsive to the throttle in air. try letting off the throttle right before the jump and as soon as you hit the bridge of the ramp, crack the throttle wide opened. that is the best way to transfer the most wieght to the rear of the rig. it takes some practice and a few busted parts, but once you get your tigger fingure working it will be easer to control.

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RE: Redcat TT5 Buggy, after one tank of gas... - 7/10/2008 2:11:50 AM   
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Status: offline 		I would have to say the jumping was probably what caused your issues. Jumping any 1/5 scale requires some skills. I do agree they almost all tend to tilt to the front. With the weight of these & the torque created by the engines. Drive train damage is popular if you land while on the throttle. We have a Rampage MT & buggy. Neither have broken in normal driving & racing conditions. We did have trans. gear problems, but MCD gears fixed that.

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RE: Redcat TT5 Buggy, after one tank of gas... - 7/12/2008 5:17:09 AM   
CallsignVega


 

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Status: offline 		Rob over at Rampagehopups has sent out new driveshaft pins with his preventative maintenence offer so hopefully I shall be back running soon. Good customer service for their new product.

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RE: Redcat TT5 Buggy, after one tank of gas... - 7/12/2008 3:34:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		Glad your in the process of getting fixed ! I'm sure you don't go to your local Hobby shop in Iraq to get those.

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