2006.07.29, 11:43 AM
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The Damaged One
Join Date: May 2004
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hmm. loss of power?
Just finished upgrading some stuff on my awd. Got some new springs, lowdown spacers and a set of tires. Nothing changed on electronics wise. Batteries were always out during maintenance.
So, first test drive around the house went quite well. No problems. At first that is. We have some hardwood, so I went for a little bit of drifting action, turn, hit the gas, and slide. You know. After maybe not even 5 minutes, it didn't even have enough power to slide any more. Weird. Think my motor is dead? I am charging a new set of batteries as we speak, but the set I had just put in was fresh out of the charger. I'll find out in a few minutes. Nothing looked burned, but I will double check everything. Thanks!
Oh, and who do I contact to get my own gallery here?
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2006.07.29, 12:08 PM
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The Damaged One
Join Date: May 2004
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nvm. it was the batteries. Weird though. gonna start discharging them before a recharge. hopefully that was the only problem. now I gotta get that pinion to stay on.
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2006.07.29, 12:39 PM
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GSR #222
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Houston, TX
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hmmm ic ic. PN makes some Al pinions now so maybe that'll solve that problem. eh, did you ever use to be on cluboverclocker? I used to know of a person that was on there with your sn.
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2006.07.29, 01:00 PM
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The Damaged One
Join Date: May 2004
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nope. i spend too much money on other things like my truck(s) and r/c cars to upgrade this piece of crap. I just saw the movie and liked the name.
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2006.07.29, 01:41 PM
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GSR #222
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Houston, TX
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LOL gj gj, hmm you could try some threadlock. I dont know which one should do the trick though.
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2006.07.29, 02:25 PM
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The Damaged One
Join Date: May 2004
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it only does it when running on carpet or drifting. When on my homemade foam track, (i know i know, saving for rcp everyday!) it doesn't come off. weird. . .
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2006.07.30, 12:22 PM
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The Damaged One
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oh boy, here we go. after a good thrashing for about 5 hours last night, (we raced from around 3-12 pm. but not non-stop, we were racing xmods, so there were long breaks to fix those, lol) my car started making a grinding noise and such, and seems like the motor spins up, then the car goes. guess my rear diff is shot.
what I was wondering, would 2 ball diffs work well? 1 front, 1 rear? then I could adjust them infinitely. Hopefully the 3racing universals work well. .
What ball diffs would you guys recommend for less than like 40 bucks apiece? Atomic works good?
Thanks!
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2006.07.30, 07:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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2 Atomic ball diffs work well. The front diff i keep alittle tighter than the rear ball diff.
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2006.07.30, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lfisminiz
2 Atomic ball diffs work well. The front diff i keep alittle tighter than the rear ball diff.
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on 4wd dual ball diff equipped cars, like my m18, i like to run the front diff VERY tight vs. the rear. i'd guess this would work well for the ma010 too...
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2006.07.31, 03:03 AM
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MINI-Z MONSTER GARAGE
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Sandy, Oregon
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Quote:
2 Atomic ball diffs work well. The front diff i keep alittle tighter than the rear ball diff.
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DITTO!
Go with two Atomic ball diffs and set them as said and no more broken gear diffs....and the car will handle better too.
Have two in mine and love them.........
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2006.07.31, 01:44 PM
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The Damaged One
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are the outdrives they come with pretty durable? or should I order those as well?
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2006.07.31, 01:57 PM
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MA-010 Owner
Join Date: Feb 2006
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are the outdrives they come with pretty durable? or should I order those as well?
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The outdrives are built in one with the the ball diff. So they can't be replaced like the stock ones. They are real strong though.
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2006.07.31, 04:08 PM
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MINI-Z MONSTER GARAGE
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Sandy, Oregon
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the spur gear and the outdrives are the ONLY plastic parts left in my drivetrain....but are holding up just fine, I have been running them since they first came out with no problems
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2006.08.01, 09:19 AM
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Bandwagon Idiot
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Massachusetts
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On topic: I have been having the problem too, however, when I pick up the car and put it back down, it drives fine, but it will randomly die out. The drivetrain is nice and smooth, and the motor is fine.
I am wondering, is this some sort of fail safe to prevent the electronics from getting damaged by heat?
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2006.08.02, 10:21 PM
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The Damaged One
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 292
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hmmm. mine will that every once in a while. I'll put fresh batts in, and try it, but it won't even turn on. So, I take the cover off and move the batteries around, and it works. . . weird.
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