Nic01 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 My electrics are waterpoof and my receiver is in a sealed box so, all I do is remove the batteries, put a money bag over the battery connector with an elastic band and hose it down. Bet that weighed a bit [emoji3] Oh it did! Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 47 minutes ago, Nic01 said: Think I've stolen half of a beach Wet sand = perfect grinding paste for bearings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic01 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Yeah. I blasted them out and sprayed WD40 in them. Once it's dry I'll clean them a bit more. Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Oh no not wd40 in bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic01 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Yeah lol. I don't have anything else so that at least might ast some of the gunk out. Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_m Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 1 minute ago, stretch said: Oh no not wd40 in bearings. Yeah... I can vouch for that... WD40 washes away any grease that may have been in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie666uk Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 wd40 is fine as long as you put some spray oil back in the bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 machine oil or regrease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic01 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I have motor oil, for my 1/1 car.. That be alright? If i take the bearings out and soak them in the oil? Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirralnitronoob Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 OMG! I'd be having nightmares at that! Was that with the body on? its a basher i think Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic01 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 its a basher i think Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Basher BSR Rally 1/8th. Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Gave the Super 5sc Flux a quick run in the street, 5S and she ran sweet as. Pinion came loose on the first pack, reapplied red threadlock and had a second go. Topping out at about mid thirties, but with quick acceleration. Happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_m Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Just now, Tug said: reapplied red threadlock and had a second go Hiya Tug, I'm still picking stuff about about things like this. When you say "red threadlock," what brand is that? And I thought that you had to wait for 12 hours or more for full strength to be achieved. Is this red stuff ready to go in minutes? cheers andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russruss123 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 The colour threadlock represents a different grade of strength. http://us.henkel-adhesives-blog.com/post/All-About-Threadlockers/The-Difference-Between-Red-Blue-Green-and-Purple-Threadlockers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 4 minutes ago, andy_m said: Hiya Tug, I'm still picking stuff about about things like this. When you say "red threadlock," what brand is that? And I thought that you had to wait for 12 hours or more for full strength to be achieved. Is this red stuff ready to go in minutes? cheers andy My preferred brand is Pacer. Check Modelsport, they stock it. I usually allow at least 24hrs. Ask away, it's a forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Fitted some MIP's to the Slash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_m Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 7 minutes ago, russruss123 said: The colour threadlock represents a different grade of strength. http://us.henkel-adhesives-blog.com/post/All-About-Threadlockers/The-Difference-Between-Red-Blue-Green-and-Purple-Threadlockers/ Thanks for the link Russ 7 minutes ago, Tug said: My preferred brand is Pacer. Check Modelsport, they stock it. Thanks Tug, I'll look that up. I'm currently using Loctite 248, which I thought would be handy in a stick form, but I've had at least one fail with is, although that's probably more down to "user error." http://www.loctite.co.uk/loctite-4087.htm?nodeid=8802623553537 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, andy_m said: Thanks for the link Russ Thanks Tug, I'll look that up. I'm currently using Loctite 248, which I thought would be handy in a stick form, but I've had at least one fail with is, although that's probably more down to "user error." http://www.loctite.co.uk/loctite-4087.htm?nodeid=8802623553537 Be sure to degrease first. Then leave it to fully cure. Also worth drilling a small hole in motor shafts for the grub screw to seat in to. This also allows for more thread of the grub screw to mate with the pinion thread, more surface area etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 First multi car bash of the year. Put a pack through the Aggroshot, first time for ages! No major problems, even after it was picked up twice by an 18 month old Staffie. Her owners thought I was gonna flip but I was laughing too much. That was one quick dog! Next out of the boot was Bugsy, he was positively flying up and down, paying no mind to the broken front body posts that led to the occasional SCT moment lol. Was jumping and bashing quite happily until the front left wheel seized solid. I carried him back to the car and undid the nut. After a bit of a struggle the wheel came off with the hex, drive pin and outer bearing............ So, Boudicca got an outing, she's performing much better now with the Double Deuce foams in the tyres. I didn't run her for long cos it wasn't the right terrain for a rock racer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.b Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Sripping it down today after yesterdays race. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Having decided to go back to racing, i've made up my mind on what car to go for, but that'll have to wait for sufficient funds before purchasing. So i've started buying up lower cost stuff that i'll need to get running, starting with two full sets of black DE Racing truggy wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Posted off two ESCs for repair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic01 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Posted off two ESCs for repair! Who repairs them? Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 16 minutes ago, Nic01 said: Who repairs them? Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk They're both MGM ESCs and are going to the Czech Republic. There is a guy in Birmingham that repairs ESCs, but not if it's a pile of ash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I put a couple of packs through the Trophysical today, all good fun I seem to get a 50% success rate when trying to embed videos so apologies if it doesn't this time. https://youtu.be/9IkNh3pH9C8 Nope, it's not having it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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