lee172

4000 mah is great, although certain brands (Intellect, GP) are a class above, Tamiya parts are easy to get hold of, visit: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/cars.asp

Ash_uk

If the car doesn't look or feel that fast upgrade the batteries as said, and upgrade your esc and motor...maybe a 15 turn? unless you are planning to race in a 27turn stock class

chicken_chau_mein

I've just bought a pair of 4000 mah batteries and i heard that changing to deans connectors improve performance so i got some of those coming my way. The only racing i do though is on my driveway!

Timmahh

dont matter what type of racing it is, with the larger amps from the bigger batteries, the small wires and connectors just cant handle the flow so they ll build up heat. you ll always do well with deans plugs.
Timmahh

chicken_chau_mein

My soldering skills aint too good but lets hope they're enough...

Rare

What gauge are we talking about here?

Rare

Well people, ive decided to bring my TT-01 back to life!!! Im not sure if you guys remember, but im the one who started this thread and I was on fire with my TT-01!!! Now, i think its time I set off a new spark and bring that fire back! I havent touched my tt-01 in months!!! The last time was when I mounted the VSM magnet! Ill post some pics later on today.

egagnier

Where are those pictures Rare?

Rare

My TT-01 is in pieces....Ill post pics when im done.

Rare

Im on hawaii time

Rare

Here....

Timmahh

i think most of these have 14 or 16 gauge wire. wiht is typically ok, but when your getting into the 4000MAH or multi Lipos, then you ll want 12 gauge multi-stranded wire to handle the extra amprage without getting overly warm. smaller wire means more resistance. more resistance means more heat. thusly bigger wire less heat.

Timmahh

joeyhatch11

Has anyone had the problem where the rear gears dont mesh together all that well and make that nasty sound like the pinion and spur are grinding? In my case the pinion and spur are just fine and it seems like the rear diff isn't getting a good enough contact and it's slipping. I've tried everything. Meaning i've read that book and re-installed everything accordingly. Went and bought new gears and the whole nine. What i'm trying now is a new chassis. I think that my brushless set up made some of the groves in the rear wear down. To the point where nothing sits right anymore. I hope that this works. If thats not it, then i'm going to go crazy hahahahaha

egagnier

I actually had a similiar problem. The spur gear assembly that sits under the plastic housing was loose or something because after a couple batteries this weekend, I noticed a burning plastic smell so I took it apart only to find that the shaft had melted the chassis. It's hard to explain but I'll try and take a picture of the damage so you guys can give me your opinion on how to prevent this in the future.

I have a new tub chassis and ball bearing set coming. My thinking is the plastic washers melted and that's why the shaft was able to make contact with the chassis.

lee172

how short are them shocks/springs Rare!! super stubbies!

nate88

Can you please anser some of my questions???

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_31...tm.htm#5079498

Rare

Same as stock...i think. They are pretty much the same size.

chicken_chau_mein

Just a few questions. I got my deans plugs now but what would be the best way to connect them and how/which way should they go? Also got my 4000mah batteries. Do i slice the tamiya plugs off? My charger, that need the chop too doesn't it...

One last thing, i was experimenting with my TT-01 and i removed the drive shaft to see if it would run on 2wd... It did and it sounded insanely fast without even pushing it to full throttle. Does anyone know if this is a wise idea or would it crunch up the gears because all the power is to the rear?

Cheers.

seth556

My Feedback: (3)

I don't know why it would "cruntch" the gears. It doesn't have a center diff or anything. Also it should be about the same speed, maybe a little bit faster.

Rare

Deans plugs can only plug into eachother one way. Look on the back of the package for details and info on soldering them. Yes, cut the old tamiya plugs off of your battery BUT DONT CUT THE RED AND BLACK AT THE SAME TIME!!!! Cut them one by one!!! do not ever let the red and black wires touch eachother!!!! Always use a female deans on the battery!

There is no harm in running the tt-01 in 2wd.

chicken_chau_mein

I'm just saying, would the rear gearbox be ok taking the full load of the motor alone?

chicken_chau_mein

Cheers Mr Rare, i shall begin the beheading... []

Rare

Yes, its a tamiya. Strip it and ill be surprised!

Rare

No problem! But, BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chicken_chau_mein

Thanks. No doubt i'll burn a couple of holes around while soldering! My only hope is that i don't burn the house down with my cheapo gas solder...