noob
 

I'm a noob to RC racing and was able to get some good info from you guys while browsing the forums. I bought a Volcano STX for my son and blew the engine after only 3 minutes of running it! [&o] I just ordered a replacement motor from Top Speed Toys today so I hope I can break this one in without blowing it up!;)

I also have a Traxxas T-Maxx as well that I've owned for a few months.

I look forward to browsing the forums to learn more tricks and tips.

Thanks,

Bruce

RE: noob
 

Hey Bruce,

Welcome to the forums!!

Thank you for your order;)

If you don't mind me asking.... how did you blow up a motor in 3 minutes?

Mark

puroTST

RE: noob
 

i'd like to hear that one too, did it happen breaking it in??

RE: noob
 

I don't know how I did it? It was running fine then it just stopped? This was the first time I started it. I tried to pull start it and it was locked up. So I removed the plug to see if would break loose with no luck. I took it a part and found a broke rod, but the way it broke is weird looking. I'll post some pics to show you guys what I mean.

RE: noob
 

another guy on the forum, ajtoys had a problem with his engine being tight on the first start, but seemed to be ok after break in.

RE: noob
 

I'm convinced that my first motor was a bad one. I got my new motor from TST and spent all night with my son breaking it in. This thing runs nice! I've run 6 tanks of nitro through it now and all is well.

Now all I have to do is turn my son into a mechanic! I have a drag car so I spend a lot of time tuning that and now I see that I'm going to be spending a lot of time on his Redcat and my Traxxas.