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Search: Posts Made By: Threddersmatelot
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Forum: RC Nitro Stadium Trucks
08-31-2016, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6,618
Views: 757,868
Posted By Threddersmatelot

Can somebody please offer a permanent solution to...

Can somebody please offer a permanent solution to the exhaust manifold working loose? I cannot even complete one run now without losing one or both screws. The buggy has only had about 10 tanks...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
12-05-2015, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

Frog advice please :) I have 2 frogs. One is...

Frog advice please :)

I have 2 frogs. One is running a GT tuned motor and the high speed gearing config. The other is running normal gearing with a torque tuned motor.
Is that OK or would one...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
07-07-2015, 12:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 508
Posted By Threddersmatelot

My TB-02B Dual Ridge

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2107904
Have just completed building my first 4wd buggy. I bought metal bearings and also a GT-tuned motor.
My ESC is a TBLE02 and I have...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-29-2015, 03:12 AM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

I have tested the buggy, albeit on tarmac. I can...

I have tested the buggy, albeit on tarmac. I can certainly tell the difference! I think I'm gonna stick with the high speed gearing in this Frog and put the GT motor in either the other Frog with...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
05-22-2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

I've now added another Frog to my "fleet" so now...

I've now added another Frog to my "fleet" so now I have 2 Frogs and a vintage Super Sabre. The Super Sabre has been a shelf queen most of its life but has a few cracks in the rear suspension stays...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-28-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
Posted By Threddersmatelot

Not at all!! I'm learning and just have lots...

Not at all!!

I'm learning and just have lots of questions :)
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-28-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
Posted By Threddersmatelot

No, I've not tried contacting Tamiya. The buggy...

No, I've not tried contacting Tamiya. The buggy works - it shifts at a fair speed - just does not appear or sound as fast as when I first got it. It's probably just my perception. According to my ESC...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-28-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
Posted By Threddersmatelot

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2084690
Here is my transmitter. I have indicated with an arrow the trim tab I refer to. The one to the left of the throttle stick is trim,...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-23-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
Posted By Threddersmatelot

Thanks for the quick reply: I've had it...

Thanks for the quick reply:

I've had it since I built it from brand new kit in January. I've probably only run it for 2 or 3 battery charges worth. The motor is stock silvercan. The ESC is tble-02...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-23-2015, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
Posted By Threddersmatelot

Reduced top speed??

My Frog does not appear to be hitting top speed with its 540 motor. I have noticed (when I hold it up) when I apply full throttle, the motor does not seem to be revving to the same high pitch as...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-21-2015, 07:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,283
Posted By Threddersmatelot

Vintage Tamiya Super Sabre

Have just won this on ebay:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2082940

I cant find much about these online. Can anybody tell me their experiences with these? As it's...
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-13-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,576
Posted By Threddersmatelot

Twatts..I've messaged you. Might as well put...

Twatts..I've messaged you.

Might as well put it here as well though - I started a thread last week about a lot of vintage spares for Frog/Brat/Monster Beetle etc. I ended up with nothing useful I...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-08-2015, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

Thems the ones. Hopefully the 271 will solve it,...

Thems the ones. Hopefully the 271 will solve it, find out tomorrow when it arrives. Then onto whatever problem rears its ugly head next!
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-07-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

271 red is what I ordered, after a bit of...

271 red is what I ordered, after a bit of googling. The problem is the axle where one type of metal sockets into another has separated. Cant see me ever needing to separate them again - seeing as...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-06-2015, 06:41 AM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

Grrrrrrr!!!! All the known issues appear to be...

Grrrrrrr!!!! All the known issues appear to be presenting themselves to me and I'm ticking them off one by one.
I had the front right wheel fly off yesterday - the axle separated. Loctite 271 on...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-04-2015, 06:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 321
Posted By Threddersmatelot

Thanks, They are not due to be posted until...

Thanks, They are not due to be posted until Saturday. Cost me £55. I have no idea what that equates to in the Tamiya economy but I will have a box of stuff to tinker about with!
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
03-03-2015, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 321
Posted By Threddersmatelot

Spare parts Ebay auction I've just won

I've just won an auction of spare parts for Monster Beetle / Blackfoot / Frog. This is the next step in my introduction to this hobby.
...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-26-2015, 01:25 AM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

I have stripped and rebuilt both the gearbox and...

I have stripped and rebuilt both the gearbox and rear driveshafts and double checked the 'O' rings. There is a marginal improvement but it still spits out the dogbones. The plastic boot is now...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-10-2015, 02:50 AM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

Yes, I have constructed it in accordance with the...

Yes, I have constructed it in accordance with the instructions. Last night I stripped it back to just the gearbox, then rebuilt it, taking extra care to follow the instructions. The dogbones in the...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
02-09-2015, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

I'm having great difficulty with the right hand...

I'm having great difficulty with the right hand side dogbone constantly popping out. The appears to be a lot of play between the ball end and the gear cup. It pops out almost within seconds. From...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
01-28-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

I'm having trouble balancing the steering. I have...

I'm having trouble balancing the steering. I have twisted the cups so the measurements are as per the manual but it still veers slightly. I have also adjusted the uprights to be slightly raised...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
01-27-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

I have a 2.4Ghz receiver and a Carson pro stick...

I have a 2.4Ghz receiver and a Carson pro stick transmitter. The seller I bought from was doing different bundles, basic combo, standard, semi-pro and pro.
I got standard combo as I didn't want...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
01-26-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

I made many silly mistakes that meant I had to go...

I made many silly mistakes that meant I had to go back a few stages to rectify. Stupidly, I judged the screws by sight instead of measuring them. When it came to securing the gearbox housing I...
Forum: RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
01-26-2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2,195
Views: 283,227
Posted By Threddersmatelot

My Frog so far, from tadpole to..er..tadpole with...

My Frog so far, from tadpole to..er..tadpole with legs:...
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