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Old 11-29-2012, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim K
Is that with the motor attached? take the motor out and spin the front wheels, 5 seconds or more is what you should be aiming for.

There are some minis that are just over the 10 second mark.
Wow! What am I doing wrong? I've always prided myself on having a very smooth drivetrain, but 10 seconds is a long time, unless you're really good at spinning the wheels very fast. I use ceramic bearings (in the trans gears) with a teensy spritz of silicone spray and very clean steel bearings everywhere else.

Originally Posted by jha07
I'm trying to find a better servo saver for my M03. Is the Kimbrough large a good fit? And is it better than the stock one?
Kimbrough is a much better servo saver than Tamiyas. You'll likely have to drill your own holes to get the exact length you're after, but they last forever.
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