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Old 12-31-2011 | 12:50 PM
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Just funning with ya man,

Craig and Coyote are way meanierrrrr
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Old 12-31-2011 | 01:02 PM
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Just funning with ya man,

Craig and Coyote are way meanierrrrr
It's all good

I just want to have all my bases covered, so when I make my order I'm prepared.
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Old 12-31-2011 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild Cherry
If you mix up the Transmission screws , One screw to long & it can go though and lodge up & bind the pulleys.

Also same for rear arm mounts , ck that ...
I know that the screw lengths are correct, and I have removed and re installed them double checking the size, adding washers etc. I will check the rear arm mounts and let you know. Is the belt supposed to run really free? I am not sure if I have a problem or not
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Old 12-31-2011 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert421
I know that the screw lengths are correct, and I have removed and re installed them double checking the size, adding washers etc. I will check the rear arm mounts and let you know. Is the belt supposed to run really free? I am not sure if I have a problem or not
If the belt & truck are new expect a little tight feeling , but the belt should rotate smooth .

when you run the truck a bit, the belt will stretch and it will rotate a bit easier.


Don't expect to push the car on the table and expect to see the wheels rotate for a while , best I can get is one or two rotations of the wheels with the motor removed.
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Old 12-31-2011 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert421
I know that the screw lengths are correct, and I have removed and re installed them double checking the size, adding washers etc. I will check the rear arm mounts and let you know. Is the belt supposed to run really free? I am not sure if I have a problem or not
Take the belt completly off and just spin the wheels front and back with out the belt. It should be REAL free spinning. like a 2w should be. I picked up screws 2mm to long (like Cherry said) when I put it back together it would not spin free. The belt has a lot of free spin drag if you are not used to what it feels like.
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Old 12-31-2011 | 01:17 PM
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Tryed searching, but what kind of scales should I buy.
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Old 12-31-2011 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild Cherry
If the belt & truck are new expect a little tight feeling , but the belt should rotate smooth .

when you run the truck a bit, the belt will stretch and it will rotate a bit easier.


Don't expect to push the car on the table and expect to see the wheels rotate for a while , best I can get is one or two rotations of the wheels with the motor removed.
Thanks, I believe that the belt is smooth, the truck is brand new and once I run it, it will free up a bit. This is new to me, I run touring car, TC4 and this is my first time with a belt driven vehicle.
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Old 12-31-2011 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert421
How tight are the drive trains in your trucks? I am finishing the build on my truck and mine feels tight. I have loosened the transmission screws front and back, tightened them down and backed off 1/2 turn. It is not so tight that I can not turn it, it just seems tight.
I would first disassemble the belt and check to see if the front and rear topshaft are free.
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Old 12-31-2011 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert421
Thanks, I believe that the belt is smooth, the truck is brand new and once I run it, it will free up a bit. This is new to me, I run touring car, TC4 and this is my first time with a belt driven vehicle.
Have you ran the truck yet or just finished assembly? Try running it up n down the street and see if that helps. Also if it makes a weird sound that will be a good indication that something isn't right.
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Old 12-31-2011 | 04:40 PM
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I have not ran the truck yet, I am finishing the build. I have taken the front and rear transmissions apart a couple of times, I may have to do it again just in case there is something not right. Now is the time to do it because the truck is not finished.

On another note, I was putting on the rear belt cover, and it is a short shot. Part of the end that fits into the center belt cover is completely missing. I guess I will be talking to AE about that one.
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Old 12-31-2011 | 05:05 PM
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What do you guys think of these saddle packs? Is there anything better out there for around the same price?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...hROAR-Approved
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Old 12-31-2011 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild Cherry
I can prove it ....
When are U racing next ?

Will you B going to the N/w ShootOut ?

Most will be there from the N/w ......

I'll even will come down to Ptown if I have to ....

Kellogg, It looks like your colors, Sterling is running that ugly thing so U know ...
Edit: cut the spaces out of your post...
I wasn't challenging you, WC. I wouldn't dare challenge that post count.

Originally Posted by sedemente
There is a difference between motors (6.5 vs 7.5)Yes you can turn down your radio but now you are not using your motor to its peak performance.These motors have power bands and torque curves.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_band.

Do your homework more is not always better.
Yeah. And when homework is done, Tuning down a faster motor is 'just fine'. Thanks.

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Just funning with ya man,

Craig and Coyote are way meanierrrrr
I am not mean.
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Old 12-31-2011 | 05:15 PM
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I wasn't challenging you, WC. I wouldn't dare challenge that post count.



Yeah. And when homework is done, Tuning down a faster motor is 'just fine'. Thanks.



I am not mean.
Wicked?
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Old 12-31-2011 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Chad Smith
What do you guys think of these saddle packs? Is there anything better out there for around the same price?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...hROAR-Approved
chad the scales i use are from Harbor freight and are 13.00 each (at least they were a year ago!) those batt are good, i use the Gens ace's for qualifying, they are only 25c and tame the truck making it more consistant. and in the mains i run promatch 50c (its all about getting your position right off the tone!!) www.promatchracing.com
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Old 12-31-2011 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MantisWorx
chad the scales i use are from Harbor freight and are 13.00 each (at least they were a year ago!) those batt are good, i use the Gens ace's for qualifying, they are only 25c and tame the truck making it more consistant. and in the mains i run promatch 50c (its all about getting your position right off the tone!!) www.promatchracing.com
You're really maxing those 25c's with a 4x4.
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