this is what i have and i am having problems with the backplate not fitting and the one way bearing sliding to far into the backplate. did i get the wrong starter it says gen,nem,mat on it but i dont thinks its for the .28 that comes in the rtr. does anyone know who makes backplates for this motor ?

i was also interested in a roto start for the tr, does it exist?

for the guys using a starter box - what have a u done with the backplate on the engine as apparently there is no backplate to replace the pull start?

You have to gring down the manifold to make the CEN roto start fit.

Please send me a PM with your email address and I will send out a instructions on how to fit the rotostart to the matrix TR.

I just want to eliminate pullstart alltogether and use bumpbox. Any suggestions for back plate cover that will fit ?

apparently there is no backplate available to eliminate the pull start - i want to do the same setup as well, what a pain pull starting then fitting the body...

i'd rather bump start with the body fitted & be done with it!

I read on the Cen Forums that the 'Cen TR .28' engine is basically a rebranded 'GO .28'. There is a none pullstart backplate available for the GO .28, part number GO28-1000.

Kenny,
I see you're in the U.K., but can't seem to find this part anywhere in the U.S......
anyone else find it anywhere here in the states?

My LHS lists them on there website. Drop an email to Pete he may post to the US.

[link=http://www.boltonmodelmart.com]UK stockist of GO.28 backplate.[/link]

thanks.

I fitted the GO.28 backplate to my TR.28 today, works a treat with no mods required.

Great find kenny, i'm in the uk as well and just got hold of my matrix tr arena. What starter boxes are people using, is there much difference between makes?

I have used the following starter boxes, Mugen, King Starter box, Thunder Tiger pro & I'am currenlty using the new SMD starter box. Finding a starter box to fit the Matrix TR arena can be quite a job as the chassis is long & engine mounted quite forward.

Just been researching a bit on this engine and found [link=http://www.s-m-d.co.uk/content.php?categoryId=70]this store[/link], im curious about the 2 items at the bottom of the page the electric starter sets, anyone know anything about these?

SMD is the UK importer for GO engines, ran by the very helpfull Jamie Booth drop him an email.

Ah thanks for the info, will email him.

Seeing as my owb has given up the ghost after a tank i'm seriously considdering getting the backplate and getting a starter box unless it's just oil on the bearing, is the smd the best to gofor this truggy?

I got a reply from Jamie booth apparently both the "28-1300 Side electric starter" and the "28-1400 Rear electric starter" contain all the parts needed to convert the engine to roto start and simply buy a roto starter, im not sure which is better for the matrix tr arena though. Now im unsure wether to do this or get the backplte and box starter.

Starter box is the only way to go, makes starting a doddle.

pull starts are pretty cool when it starts on one pull lol my engine is so easyto start

I'm very dissapointed with CEN on this. Bought their truggy and then their RotoTech only to find out that it does NOT fit the TR. All those who bought their RotoTech system should be given a proper backplate as per "customer service"