silone74 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) There are quite a few threads about the mini 8 and emb but not much on the GTB, as I am thinking of adding one to my mini collection it would be good to hear from those with experience of the GTB if any one wants to give information on set ups, hop ups and general talk about them I would love to read it Si Edited March 6, 2014 by silone74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezpellet Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 i 2nd that, ive been looking at them for a week now as im bored of my mini revo, mostly as they just dont handle that well and for the cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 The saddle packs put me off but I suppose you could mod them to take a single stick pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 The gtb doesn't use saddle packs thats the older gt14b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Ah right, my mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 It put me off buying the older one too but the new one has the same battery tray as the mini 8 or emb so more appealing to me now and as I own a mini 8 and an emb I wouldn't mind the gtb also Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadicalEdward83 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I also been looking at getting one, to go long side my mini 8... but with the belt drive I am not sure... what would be the best servo('s) to run it in? for the price it seems as great roller to up on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 There must be some one out there that could do a reveiw of the GTB with a set up and advice on what works Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Bit the bullet and there is a GTB in the post, I really would love to see even 1 person giving there advice and there opinion on these, I guess I will be the one doing some trial and error set ups and repoting back on what I find Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 So first impression of the GTB is maybe not as good for bashing as the mini 8 or emb, the main reason being motor position, the motor is left over hanging the chassis with no side guards to protect it or stop and unwanted debris from going in the sides and my GTB the motor has been hard wired to the esc which I can totally see why as there is not alot of space for the wires to be placed although I have not had a run out with it this is my first look at it and not really sure on the why they chose to mount the motor in that position. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Took it out, not sure what gearing is running on this but I have altered ride hight as it was for indoor running, changed the foam tyre back to standard, there are some hop ups already on this like savox servo, pro wheel hex's, cvd's up front and I got spare wheels and others bits with 4 lipo's too. I noticed the motor getting hotter than I would like so I will look into that it is running the 5700kv and is pretty quick, it handles great as you would expect really and I will give a run against the mini 8 and emb to get a better picture of things Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karting Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) Brilliant racer, loads of grip and punch, they fly really nicley, However keep a eye on the diffs as i found they need rebuilding every month or so. Depends what you want to do, race it and i can help, bash it and well your just weird Here is my thread a posted last year http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/179188-my-carisma-gtb-thread/#entry1832877 Edited March 15, 2014 by karting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Must be weird then but unfortunately I don't have any choice, there are no clubs or tracks near my sh@t hole of a town and so if I want to run any thing it has to be done outside either that or not bother. I will strip it down and check diffs but I am the same as you I hate cross head screws lol, cheers for the link I remember reading that awhile ago but couldn't remember where as uk micro rc forum is down I thought it was on there. I was looking at that chassis as it goes on dime rc, how did it work out. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) Carisma are releasing a gear diffs for the GTB, they posted it on there FB page yesterday Edited March 15, 2014 by .AJ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Looks like I will be spending money again lol Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Does anyone know if the LC Racing 4500kv motor will fit in the GTB or does it need a 26mm can motor?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 It doesn't fit unfortunately but leopard have some nice 4 poles that do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Just ordered some parts from the carisma online store lets see how long delivery takes http://www.carisma-shop.com/en/index.php Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 10 days delivery time, not too bad I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 It's quiet on the gtb owners here but just thought I would ask if any one has the geared diffs and did you encounter the problems with the cvds being too long that is the problem being discovered with some I have seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) With the massive response I thought I would update every one lol, cml are offering the shorter shafts to those that had the problem with the diffs, it seems some cvds where manufactured too long and this is causing the problem when fitting the geared diffs. And guess what, I bought the diffs and the cvds I have are too long, I was going to wait but I couldn't :/ Si Edited May 29, 2014 by silone74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxilainen Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) Hi, i will convert my onroad track in the basement to an offroad carpet track. The area is approximately 40sqm. I am interested in the Carisma GTB 1:16, but i am not sure wheter the room is large enough for a 1:16 offroad home race track? What Edited June 4, 2014 by Maxilainen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Not too sure on the size really but if you made the track run tight it might be ok just get a super fast servo for corners lol. I am going to try and get some of the heat issues sorted with the motor temps I am getting, I have some nice small heat sinks to place on the alloy motor mount, aluminium chassis on route thanks to dime rc this should disperse some heat through the mount into the chassis, I know a lot of flex will be lost with the alloy chassis but I am sure removing the top deck would go some way to getting some back but I will experiment with it, I might try a 4 pole motor but will try every thing else first. it seems like there are not many that want to post about their GTB's on here which is a shame as I get asked quite a lot if the GTB is the same as the GT14B it would be good to show the differences and maybe stop people being put off as they think the saddle packs are needed for this buggy. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 So first impression of the GTB is maybe not as good for bashing as the mini 8 or emb, the main reason being motor position, the motor is left over hanging the chassis with no side guards to protect it or stop and unwanted debris from going in the sides and my GTB the motor has been hard wired to the esc which I can totally see why as there is not alot of space for the wires to be placed although I have not had a run out with it this is my first look at it and not really sure on the why they chose to mount the motor in that position. Si What's your choice for a basher? Emb or mini8? (Nothing too extreme, I know there ickle!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Emb would be my choice, they're both good little buggys but the kit emb has the better diffs, servo saver, stock motor is great. They both have limits as to what you can do with them but fun all the same Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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