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313ALLDAY 02-16-2008 07:00 PM
I need help
 
I purchased a Exceed truck and I put the gas in it and when I turn it on it just runs faster and faster I have know control of the car, all the lights is working on the remote, but I can't turn the wheels or slow the car. Can someone tell me exactly what I'm doing wrong.

mikeb093 02-16-2008 07:05 PM
RE: I need help
 
is the thrust trim on medium?

adam-69 02-16-2008 07:08 PM
RE: I need help
 
erm, not insulting yewr intelligence but are there batts in the reciever/ are they charged? can you controll it when the engines off?

mikeb093 02-16-2008 07:13 PM
RE: I need help
 
i agree adam-69 and is the steering servo connected? can the steering work if the car is not moving?

313ALLDAY 02-16-2008 07:19 PM
RE: I need help
 
Sorry guy's but this is my first time having one of these, are you telling me that the actual car take batteries?

mikeb093 02-16-2008 07:30 PM
RE: I need help
 
no the batteries in the reciver and i hade a nitro baja and man i messed up forgot to connect steering servo went into a tree

ndrvng 02-16-2008 08:04 PM
RE: I need help
 
Yes - the car and the transmitter (controller) both take batteries. The car might have come with a small battery pack and charger (or it may take AA batteries), and the transmitter likely takes 8 AA batteries. There's going to be a power switch on the car and when it's on (and the transmitter is on) you should be able to turn the wheels on the car using the transmitter when the engine is not running.

jtnktz 02-16-2008 08:22 PM
RE: I need help
 
Is it a new vehicle? You will need to break in engine if it is brand new as well.

nitro _ burner 02-16-2008 09:25 PM
RE: I need help
 
Yes, inlike an ordinary car, it is unable to produce its own power to work the reciever or servos, you should find a little AA battery holder on the car somwhere, put 4 fully charged/ barnd new aa batterys into it. Then try and see if it works, then report back.

313ALLDAY 02-17-2008 12:07 AM
RE: I need help
 
Ok! I got it fellas it ran great, and that damn thing is pretty fast, but I have one more question>1 can they drive backwards, and is there something I can do to keep it from running by it self when I turn it on, or do I just have to hold the brake all the time.

And thanks for everyone's help you guys has been very helpfull.

Codeblack 02-17-2008 12:38 PM
RE: I need help
 
ORIGINAL: 313ALLDAY

Ok! I got it fellas it ran great, and that damn thing is pretty fast, but I have one more question>1 can they drive backwards, and is there something I can do to keep it from running by it self when I turn it on, or do I just have to hold the brake all the time.

And thanks for everyone's help you guys has been very helpfull.
you have to tune the engine so that when then engine is idling and the car does not move.. use the idle needle on the engine to tune the idling rpm (read car manual throughly if you have one). if that is not done you can really wear down your clutch shoes as well as your break pads if you have them. my plastic clutch melted when i messed up in this department.

edit: here is a very nice guide and FAQ on how to maintain your engine.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5517128/tm.htm
be sure to read it, every beginner should know. it is VERY helpful

NitroBobby 02-17-2008 12:41 PM
RE: I need help
 

ORIGINAL: 313ALLDAY

Ok! I got it fellas it ran great, and that damn thing is pretty fast, but I have one more question>1 can they drive backwards, and is there something I can do to keep it from running by it self when I turn it on, or do I just have to hold the brake all the time.

And thanks for everyone's help you guys has been very helpfull.
dude, READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

adam-69 02-17-2008 03:24 PM
RE: I need help
 
read codeblacks link and your manual and if you still have questions come back to us, we're here to help. :D
have you broke the engine in/ do you understand that term? its VERY important ;)

313ALLDAY 02-17-2008 03:55 PM
RE: I need help
 

ORIGINAL: adam-69

read codeblacks link and your manual and if you still have questions come back to us, we're here to help. :D
have you broke the engine in/ do you understand that term? its VERY important ;)

Well I ran it for awhile but with know major speed because I'm new to this, what should I do other than what I did?

313ALLDAY 02-17-2008 04:04 PM
RE: I need help
 

ORIGINAL: Codeblack

ORIGINAL: 313ALLDAY

Ok! I got it fellas it ran great, and that damn thing is pretty fast, but I have one more question>1 can they drive backwards, and is there something I can do to keep it from running by it self when I turn it on, or do I just have to hold the brake all the time.

And thanks for everyone's help you guys has been very helpfull.
you have to tune the engine so that when then engine is idling and the car does not move.. use the idle needle on the engine to tune the idling rpm (read car manual throughly if you have one). if that is not done you can really wear down your clutch shoes as well as your break pads if you have them. my plastic clutch melted when i messed up in this department.

edit: here is a very nice guide and FAQ on how to maintain your engine.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5517128/tm.htm
be sure to read it, every beginner should know. it is VERY helpful

Thanks this is everything I need......you da man!!

Specialzed 02-17-2008 04:06 PM
RE: I need help
 

ORIGINAL: 313ALLDAY

Sorry guy's but this is my first time having one of these, are you telling me that the actual car take batteries?
I am sorry but man that is an EPIC fail.

adam-69 02-17-2008 05:29 PM
RE: I need help
 

ORIGINAL: 313ALLDAY


ORIGINAL: adam-69

read codeblacks link and your manual and if you still have questions come back to us, we're here to help. :D
have you broke the engine in/ do you understand that term? its VERY important ;)

Well I ran it for awhile but with know major speed because I'm new to this, what should I do other than what I did?
ouch, any idea how much throtle you gave it?. did it seem to be emitting a lot of smoke and even oil out of the exhaust? because the first few tanks are supposed to be with bairly any throtle if any atall. ( although some people dissagree, that is my method and i welcome anyone else to post theirs but please dont start a fight)


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