sharkus

I agree with the previous comments. Using a heat gun definitely helps at the beginning with the pull start. The biggest annoyance with the pull-start is trying to get the cover in place after the car is started.

I recently switched to the roto-start which makes things very nice. In hind-sight I probably should have put the $28 towards a starter box, but the roto-start is very nice, easy, and compact. I'm keeping my finger's crossed that I don't blow out my one-way bearing.

BTW, does anyone know which one-way bearings are compatible with the ST-1 RTR engine?

madmax22

i just had some sent to me from soccerlaw and they were to big fot the starter shaft? I dont know what size..

cujoman

Hey guys,

My ST-1 one is acting funny.... After about 5 minutes of running it, it start to stick on full or half throttle. My Servo seems to be working fine. I think it may be my clutch or is there a possibility that it could be the linkage what do you guys think, has this happen to any of you? oh yeah, everything is still stock.

madmax22

i think its getting caught up in something? Maybe you batt. connector on/off switch is bad i had the same thing. TO avoid this i just directly put the batt to the reciever.

chedster

Your probably on the right track pull your clutch and take a look at it it. Also make sure your linkage is not binding.

cujoman

well the linkage is fine, i actually adjusted it so that it didn't bind. I'll take a look at the clutch later today and I'll also try what madmax suggested. could be the switch but the only thing that tells me it's not it, is the fact that I still able to steer. I'll be posting my finding later. thanks for your advice guys

madmax22

yea i know but i had it so i could use throttle but not steer then no throttle then i could steer then nothing at all.....

cujoman

ok, I took the clutchbell off and noticed that my clutch looked somewhat worn. the clutchbell has evidence of over heating too. I'll post pics tomorrow.
How many of you have upgraded clutches and what are you using?

chedster

Im using the dynamite maxlife shoes and they are sweet! Have a gallon on them and they are still looking good. Also running a ofna vented clutchbell

cujoman

here are my clutch shoes pics... they look worn and burnt compare to all my other shoes. I have sanded them now and smoothed them out.

ItchyBum

From front on they look ok but from side on they look f***ed. Definately wearing out too fast

cujoman

yes they are. I'll be definitely be replacing them soon. Maybe today

madmax22

try a vented clutchbell

cujoman

yeah, I'll try that too. I'll be paying a-main a visit soon and see what I can get

way2fastrcz

My Feedback: (1)

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madmax22

why you selling it? Why is every one selling their ST-1???

chedster

Try something else probably. I like my st-1 but for racing there are more competitive trucks out there.

tgal217

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I just purchased a new st1 and having problems with the steering. this has the stock servos and radio with the wheels lifted off the ground and and the dial on the radio to the max it will turn fine, when driving it, it will hardly turn. any help would be appreciated.

chedster

Tighten up your servo saver

tgal217

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I'll give that a try. Thanks

madmax22

yea put it up like 1/2 way

tgal217

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thanks

ericem

Be sure the screws in the rack are snug, and that you have a fully charged 6v 5-cell NIMH pack.

tgal217

My Feedback: (1)

adjusted servo saver to about 1/2 steering still bad?

ericem

Not enough servo power. Friend had the same problem. See the receivers have a BEC which downs the voltage received through the Battery line in to 4.8v from the better 6v which makes the servo perform amazing. So the alternative route is to purchase a Y harness adapter and plug it into either Ch1 (steering) or CH2 (throttle), and plug both the servo and battery power on the same line.

good way to see if doing this will make any performance difference simply jump power to the Channel for throttle and try steering and see if its any faster.