Edan2013 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Yeah I changed the gearing a few days ago because the original motor was burning the cables it got that hot so u replaced it with the hpi firebolt .Then a few months later the new motor Began to get quite hot aswell. Then the gearbox broke so I replaced it and now the motor is still getting too hot and the esc is now getting too hot aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernaut jims Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Have you used the fire bolt motor a lot? As if you have it could need skimming as the bushes might be worn out. Hats why brushless is popular as there isn't anything to wear out on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edan2013 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I haven't use it for the last 3-4 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIFKILL Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Have you used the fire bolt motor a lot? As if you have it could need skimming as the bushes might be worn out. Hats why brushless is popular as there isn't anything to wear out on them. LOL you wouldn't go to the trouble of skimming a 6 cuid motor would you ?? It's a mad monkey not a hpi baja. Like I say drive your rc, have fun when parts break replace them and upgrade to brushless, all part of the fun, don't take it too seriously after all it's "not" a real car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edan2013 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Hi I've decided I'm gonna just leave it and try too keep it as cool as possible and once it breaks (motor/gearbox/esc) I'm gonna probly buy an ftx vantage because it's not worth spending anymore money on the mad monkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIFKILL Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 That sounds good to me my friend and that's probably what most people have done including myself, save up and get a shiny new rc that's faster than your last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edan2013 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Hi it makes sense cause I spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIFKILL Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) I guess, but the cheapest way to get up and running and faster would be a brushless upgrade but it would still cost you in the region of 50 cuid which is 50 cuid towards a new car though + you'll get more buzz with a new rc. Having said that I'm trying to get a few parts for my old Ansmann DNA as it was really nice to drive, the buggies in my opinion are more prone to front end breakages especially around the shock towers with everything exposed etc Edited August 20, 2014 by GRIFKILL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edan2013 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 It will probly cost more because I would have to upgrade the gears motor and esc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernaut jims Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 It was an explanation you muppet of why the motor/esc could be running hot. Sorry but I know it's a useless motor and not worth skimming but an understanding of the motors you use does help in this game. As I suggested brushless is the way to go, If your wanting a new model flog it and put it towards a new one. Oh one more thing cheap brushless combos can be had for 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edan2013 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Ok thankyou for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernaut jims Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Sorry but gif's idea isn't the way to go i know it's not a real car but getting it sorted is always good. I own a mad rat and took me a while to get it right to where I wanted least I have a spare when the slash/virus is out of order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edan2013 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIFKILL Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Sorry but gif's idea isn't the way to go i know it's not a real car but getting it sorted is always good. I own a mad rat and took me a while to get it right to where I wanted least I have a spare when the slash/virus is out of order. That's a bit opinionated Juggs, he's "getting started " like me, don't confuse him with skimming motors and taking temperatures just yet , we're not all as qualified as you. Who's the muppet who was gonna skim a 6 cuid motor again ?? Shouldn't LYAO at other peoples opinions you could end up a laughing stock yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIFKILL Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) It will probly cost more because I would have to upgrade the gears motor and esc. No mate you'll get the motor and esc together as a combo for 50 cuid or less as Juggs says. I got this one https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=47105 recently for an E-firestorm works great. You wont have to touch the gears. Edited August 20, 2014 by GRIFKILL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernaut jims Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Never mind Edited August 20, 2014 by Juggernaut jims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edan2013 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 My gears are plastic and they will strip due to the power of the motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Most cars have plastic gears and take a lot more power, its the material that its made from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 That's a bit opinionated Juggs, he's "getting started " like me, don't confuse him with skimming motors and taking temperatures just yet , we're not all as qualified as you. Who's the muppet who was gonna skim a 6 cuid motor again ?? Shouldn't LYAO at other peoples opinions you could end up a laughing stock yourself. I think I know who the laughing stock here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edan2013 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I don't know the exact material but the gears have stripped with this motor before so they would definately strip with a brushless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Try loosening the slipper a little bit as it might be putting to much strain on the gear box, this might not solve your problem but it can't hurt to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edan2013 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernaut jims Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 also which gear stripped if it was the middle gear out of the gearbox it is the weak point as they sare the same box as the mad rat, you can replace the middle gear (the normal one to strip) with the firestorm idle gear cost about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_seyfarth Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'm running my mad monkey with a 10,5 t brushless setup and no gears have stripped yet. Admitted i don't runt it that much but still it has not stripped yet. I had most of my problems with the shocks and they are now replaced. For a 2wd 50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edan2013 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Ok I will keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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