Community
Search
Notices
RC Car General Discussions This forum is for all general discussions related to radio control cars. Check forums below for more specific categories if applicable.

BACK TO THE BASIC GUYS/GALS

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-25-2008 | 04:51 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Member
My Feedback: (27)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: churchville, MD
Default BACK TO THE BASIC GUYS/GALS

I HAVE NOTICE OF LATE THE SAME PROBEMS OVER AND OVER IN OUR SHOP. 1 MAIN PROBLEM IS BEARINGS IN WHEELS.I SEE REAL NICE BUGGYS AND TRUCKS AND CARS AND THE PEOPLE WANT A FRESHEN UP BECAUSE THEY CAN NOT FIND OUT WHAT IS HOLDING THINGS BACK AND GOING WRONG NOT MATTER WHAT ADJUSTMENT THEY MAKE AND ALSO WHY THEY NEED TO MAKE ADUJUSTMENTS WHEN BEFORE THEY WERE FINE.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR BEARINGS.I SUGGEST TO PULL THEM OUT INDIVIDUALLY AND CHECK EACH ONE BY ROLLIN IT.IF YOU FEEL ANYTHING LIKE A BUMP OR THEY ARE RESISTANT AT START TILL YOU WORK THEM OUT JUST CHANGE THEM OR IF YOU HAVE THE ABILITY AND KNOWLEDE AND NEW COVERS DISSASEMBLE THEM AND REVAMP THEM.

I KNOW ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE CLEAN SLEDS WITH TONS OF HOP UPS AND THEY KEEP THEM CLEAN BUT STOCK OR UNSEALED BEARINGS AND IN ALOT OF CASES THEY ARE OLD OR BEEN THROUGH WATER AND NOT KEPT UP WITH.THEY NEED TO BE CHECKED REGULARY AND CHANGED.THEY ARE VERY CHEAP AND A BAD BEARING OR BAD BEARINGS CAN CAUSE FALSE BAD DIAGNOSTICS IN MANY WAYS.SO JUST A SUGGESTION KEEP UP WITH YOUR BEARINGS.I HAVE TAKEN IN TRADE IN THE LAST MONTH 5 SAVAGES AND 3 OF THEM HAVE SPUN HEX HUBS IN THE WHEEL.I WAS EXPLAINED BY 2 OF THE PEOPLE THEY CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THIS HAS HAPPENED AND 1 EVEN SAID IT IS SO POWERFUL IT HAS SPUN THE HUB.WRONG EACH HAD BAD BEARINGS.2 TICKETS ON REAPAIRS FROM EXPERIENCED RACERS-VERY EXPERIANCED had the same problem-BEARINGS. SO JUST A SUGGESTION CHECK YOUR BEARINGS REGULARLY AND HOP UP BEARINGS THAT ARE FULLY SEALED ARE A GREAT ADDITION AND MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE.I WOULD RATHER HAVE A REVO WITH GOOD BEARINGS THEN A REVO WITH RMP UPGRADE ARMS.PEOPLE PUT SO MANY HOP UPS ON THEIR SLEDS THEY FORGET THE BASICS.BEARINGS ARE A MUST TO MAINTAIN AND KEEP UP WITH.

TO THE LIST

I ALSO SEE GOOD ENGINES TORN UP FROM NO AFTER RUN USED THEY SIT FOR A WHILE.ALSO IF YOU HAVE THE SPACE OR CAN RIG A SET UP AND AVAILABILITY AN AIRCOMPRESSOR IS A GREAT THING TO HAVE.I KNOW A FEW USE A CAR WARSH WAND HAND WATER JET AND THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AT ALL!!!!BAD FOR ALL THE BEARINGS AND MOVIBLE METEL PARTS ALSO THAT OUTDATED OR NOT PROPERLY STORED FUEL!!!! THAT WILL BEARLY BURN IF WE TRY IT IS ALSO NO GOOD. JUST A SUGGESTION BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR SLED IN FOR REPAIRS YOU CAN NOT WORK OUT- DOUBLE CHECK THE BASICS.SOMETIMES WE GET SO SMART WE FORGET THE BASICS AND THAT CAUSES PROBLEMS.

JUST A FEW SUGGESTIONS AND ALL REASONS I HAD SLEDS IN MY SHOP THIS MONTH I SHOULD NOT HAVE.HAVE FUN AND CHECK THOSE BASICS!!!!!
Old 05-25-2008 | 04:53 PM
  #2  
sheograth's Avatar
Moderator
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 11,829
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
From: Berkeley, CA
Default RE: BACK TO THE BASIC GUYS/GALS

All very true, but avoid caps lock.
Old 05-25-2008 | 05:05 PM
  #3  
Banned
My Feedback: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Edmonton, AB, CANADA
Default RE: BACK TO THE BASIC GUYS/GALS

Bearings....wow.....if it rolls I dont think i'll be checking bearings anytime soon. And why are you complaining? you get good buisness that way.
Old 05-26-2008 | 12:15 AM
  #4  
Thread Starter
Member
My Feedback: (27)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: churchville, MD
Default RE: BACK TO THE BASIC GUYS/GALS

Sorry the wi-fi phone I am on at times for some reason sends it auto that way.I have not understood that yet and what I am doing wrong.When I hit shift it shows regular lext but sometimes auto sets it or something.

Thanks
Old 05-26-2008 | 01:18 AM
  #5  
Nick2618's Avatar
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,671
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Sarasota, FL
Default RE: BACK TO THE BASIC GUYS/GALS


ORIGINAL: TheRCShack

Sorry the wi-fi phone I am on at times for some reason sends it auto that way.I have not understood that yet and what I am doing wrong.When I hit shift it shows regular lext but sometimes auto sets it or something.

Thanks
you typed that whole thing out on a phone!![X(]

I am hard pressed to sit down and type that much on my keyboard lol..
Old 05-26-2008 | 01:23 AM
  #6  
Thread Starter
Member
My Feedback: (27)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: churchville, MD
Default RE: BACK TO THE BASIC GUYS/GALS

No I talk and push the action keys.
Old 05-26-2008 | 02:57 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,900
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: , CA
Default RE: BACK TO THE BASIC GUYS/GALS

If you are doing text-to-speech why not just record it and post it that way... otherwise it ends up like so.
Old 05-26-2008 | 01:02 PM
  #8  
ahawk65's Avatar
My Feedback: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Keller, TX
Default RE: BACK TO THE BASIC GUYS/GALS

When you were doing text-to-speech were you yelling into the phone? haha Just playing.

Back on topic, these are all valid points. Nice post. =)

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.