RC cars and snow
13 January 2010, 05:28 PM
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RC cars and snow
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Do RC cars not like snow, clutches in particular?
I've just had my Revo3.3 out and the clutch started to slip after half a tank of fuel. Brought it in, adjusted the clutch and then it did the same again!
Admittedly I was cocking around trying to get it to do donuts and powerslides...generally going on and off the throttle a lot but still, seems a tad harsh! This was just on the road outside, so it didn't get up to speed at all...still managed to whack it into my car!
Also, I put an anti-roll bar kit on it, seems to understeer a lot now. I can't find the leaflet it came with, anyone know which way to tweak it to make it oversteer?
Do RC cars not like snow, clutches in particular?
I've just had my Revo3.3 out and the clutch started to slip after half a tank of fuel. Brought it in, adjusted the clutch and then it did the same again!
Admittedly I was cocking around trying to get it to do donuts and powerslides...generally going on and off the throttle a lot but still, seems a tad harsh! This was just on the road outside, so it didn't get up to speed at all...still managed to whack it into my car!
Also, I put an anti-roll bar kit on it, seems to understeer a lot now. I can't find the leaflet it came with, anyone know which way to tweak it to make it oversteer?
13 January 2010, 07:31 PM
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Yep, our Schumacher Menace started slipping its clutch in the snow and conking out, took ages to get it started as well, fun whilst it lasted though, throwing snow up at people is great, keepign it in a straight line on more than a 1/3 throttle is impossible.
14 January 2010, 04:32 PM
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I would guess if the slipper clutch got wet it will slip more, also the pads on it will shrink in the cold. Might be beyond the range of adjustment for it.
Remember playing with my Tamiya Frog in the snow when I was a kid. Great fun No slipper clutch on that thing, probably why it used to strip the differentials in the gear box regularly. Also helped by the old skool mechanical speed control, meaning you could slam it in reverse whilst going full pelt forward and skid to an abrupt stop before hurtling back from whence it came
Remember playing with my Tamiya Frog in the snow when I was a kid. Great fun
No slipper clutch on that thing, probably why it used to strip the differentials in the gear box regularly. Also helped by the old skool mechanical speed control, meaning you could slam it in reverse whilst going full pelt forward and skid to an abrupt stop before hurtling back from whence it came
14 January 2010, 05:16 PM
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I sooo need a reverse on this with my driving! (Nitro, doesn't have one)
ARB is adjusted, just waiting for enough enthusiasm to take it out again...
(Nitro, doesn't have one)ARB is adjusted, just waiting for enough enthusiasm to take it out again...
14 January 2010, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by some guff on the web
The latest Revo 3.3 (5308) and T-Maxx 3.3 (4908) models use forward-only transmissions to reduce rotating weight and maximize acceleration and top speed, but Traxxas hasn’t forgotten those drivers that prefer the versatility of a reversing transmission. Reverse Installation Kits are now available for both models, with full instructions and all required hardware—right down to a sub-micro servo to operate the shifting mechanism. The Revo 3.3 and T-Maxx 3.3 include 3-channel radio systems, so you’re ready for reverse as soon as you install the kit. Whether you just need to back your truck out of trouble or want to add stunt moves to your next driving session, the Reverse Installation Kit is all you need to shift into “R.
14 January 2010, 06:59 PM
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They must have changed it with the later models (later 5308 & 5309).
Mine is the earlier Revo 3.3 (5308) that has the 2 speed forward and single reverse transmission already installed.
Mine is the earlier Revo 3.3 (5308) that has the 2 speed forward and single reverse transmission already installed.
14 January 2010, 11:02 PM
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Is it me or is it impossible for a grown man of nearly 40 to retain any dignity when holding the radio gear for a remote control car, no matter how cool it may be, I always have to have one of the kids round and hand it to them if I see anyone I know !
14 January 2010, 11:46 PM
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I'm nearly 33, was walking back up the street carrying mine cos I'd bust it! My really quite attractive neighbour walked past going the other way, I wanted to die! 
15 January 2010, 12:21 AM
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nothing wrong with a grown man playing with rc cars.
there's professional rc racer out there earning over 100k a year.
I crashed our works Revo 3.3 in the snow at slow speeds and the damn thing broke
Think it was way to cold for the Nylon parts
there's professional rc racer out there earning over 100k a year.
I crashed our works Revo 3.3 in the snow at slow speeds and the damn thing broke
Think it was way to cold for the Nylon parts
15 January 2010, 12:30 PM
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What does that proove ?
People can still earn loads of money and be invaluable in a work environment but never get a girlfriend, spend evenings in front of the computer, live at home with their mums, spend all their money on RC Cars, Japansese cars with noisy exhausts, Computer games, Trolls, Star Trek or **** memorabilia etc.
How do I know, I frequent Scoobynet and work in IT
People can still earn loads of money and be invaluable in a work environment but never get a girlfriend, spend evenings in front of the computer, live at home with their mums, spend all their money on RC Cars, Japansese cars with noisy exhausts, Computer games, Trolls, Star Trek or **** memorabilia etc.
How do I know, I frequent Scoobynet and work in IT
15 January 2010, 03:31 PM
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What does that proove ?
People can still earn loads of money and be invaluable in a work environment but never get a girlfriend, spend evenings in front of the computer, live at home with their mums, spend all their money on RC Cars, Japansese cars with noisy exhausts, Computer games, Trolls, Star Trek or **** memorabilia etc.
How do I know, I frequent Scoobynet and work in IT
People can still earn loads of money and be invaluable in a work environment but never get a girlfriend, spend evenings in front of the computer, live at home with their mums, spend all their money on RC Cars, Japansese cars with noisy exhausts, Computer games, Trolls, Star Trek or **** memorabilia etc.
How do I know, I frequent Scoobynet and work in IT
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