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The broken part is cheapo plastic shock body so thought now is the time to upgrade as I can see the part breaking again.

Hi, They look approx. 108mm fully extended centre to centre. Alex

Hi, One of the rear shocks has broken on the Desert Wolf. As I have to replace them is there a sensible upgrade for the shocks. I can see a aluminium set listed specifically for the wolf but everywhere is out of stock. Would the below as an example be any good? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-aluminium-oil-filled-shocks-rear-sidewinder-viper/rc-car-products/383181 Thanks Alex

No, I also run karts so know the joys of what happens when bolts are over tightened. Its not as if the steering only has the problem on one side, so if you turn to the left, it needs re-centering to the right a touch, then do a right turn it needs then needs to be re-centred the same small amount (1 or 2 click's) the other way. Lots to try so will report back soon.

Yes its as per the pics, with straighten and try that. Thanks

Looks ok.

Thanks for the replies. Any thoughts on the range?

Ah ok ty. How do I test that? Plus the servo is the following: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-ms-29mg-digital-9.0kg-servo/rc-car-products/389672 There are lots more expensive, but lots cheaper as well.

Not sure what you mean by horn, but I have already read the thread by Stretch (before purchase) and pulled back the max steering lock as the steering link was hitting the chassis brace. Again hasn't made any difference.

The steering was the same before and after I check all the fixings, tightening didn't make any difference. The servo has max 1mm play on the arm, and after checking the my other r/c cars the Maverick has less play in the suspension and servo arm than they do. Thanks

Hi all, Got a Maverick Desert Wolf for bashing with recently, seems to run ok out the box but I have 2 questions due to my limited R/C experience. Firstly the car doesn't seem to run in a dead straight line. I use the steering trim to adjust the steering so that the car runs straight, but when you then turn a corner, its then slightly out. So you go a trim up the steering again, turn another corner and the steering is out by the amount you just trimmed it up by the other way. I've checked all fixings and all is tight. There does seem to be a little play in the steering components without the servo moving. Secondly range seems a little low, we are looking at 25m line of site before cut out. Is this about right for the setup supplied with the car - link below. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-desert-wolf-1-8th-brushless-buggy/rc-car-products/389511 Many thanks Alex

Tightened the nut up and all is well. Seems you can alter the power split between front and rear axles depending on how much you tighten the nut.

Ahh dont worry then, im looking for an "as new" part. Thanks all the same.

Please, pm me with cost and a Paypal account I can send payment to. Many thanks

Thanks, let me tighten the nut a bit first and test again tomorrow. I left it pretty loose. I did swap the plastic parts of the rear diff when overhauling.