everclear1984 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Nicely done John, I'm looking forward to seeing some 3s footage. My esc and servo should arrive on Wednesday, if it turns out to be the motor at fault I think I'll try one of these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161947301537 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) Yes the stock rally body still fits and the bit of extra weight higher up hasn't affected handling at all. Will look a bit tidier when the upper chassis cover is cut and fitted. Push on pinion gears are usually OK at this size but should be tight enough to have to be tapped into place. The motor shaft is splined so if the pinion fits tightly shouldn't be a problem. Looks stock from the outside. Only the end of the aerial poking out the back gives it away. John Edited January 2, 2017 by johninderby 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 The patient, awaiting it's transplant (and a good clean) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 The bits have arrived then or are due for imminent arrival? Waiting in for a Hermes delivery so can't go out and do a vid of it on 3s. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Got a text to say they'll be here tomorrow. I just spoke to Modelsport to see whether changing the esc would void my warranty if it turns out to be the motor, the bloke I spoke to was really helpful and said to just change it back to it's original running gear and send it off to them if the problem persists. Win, win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Damn, just realised I'd have to change the connectors on the motor to try the new esc, maybe I should just send it off after all. I'd still keep the esc and servo to fit when it comes back but it means I've just disassembled it for nothing! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Not for nothing. At least you'll have a chance to get it all cleaned up inside and out and ready to send back. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 You make a good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingoNotts Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Can anyone point me in the direction of some 2S batteries that will fit please? There was a post a while back but the seller is not back until the 18th Jan! Thanks in advance.. Ringo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Hobbyking is the normal source but they're also out of stock. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-flightmax-350mah-2s-20c.html They seem to be out of stock everywhere. John Edited January 3, 2017 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingoNotts Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks - i was afraid that might be the answer! So its the graphene 1S https://hobbyking.com/en_us/graphene-600mah-1s-w-jst-syp.html here which is my only option for more batteries - i'll get a couple of those for now... For 2S i guess I'll have to wait - the Modelsport ones are out of stock too. Ringo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I've just finished reassembling mine, ready be posted back to MS tomorrow. Hopefully it'll be a quick turnaround, I'm missing it already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Yes those are the right graphene batteries. Make a real difference over the stock batteries. Just been looking on eBay and this should fit. Don't know how good they are but perhaps worth trying one. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FMS-Spare-Battery-7-4V-350mAh-2s-for-FMS-800-Glider-/272470617023?hash=item3f7083abbf:g: Size 40mm x 20mm x 13mm from manufacturers website. The Zippy batteries are 40mm x 20mm x 15 mm. John Edited January 3, 2017 by johninderby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 23 minutes ago, everclear1984 said: I've just finished reassembling mine, ready be posted back to MS tomorrow. Hopefully it'll be a quick turnaround, I'm missing it already Just hope they haven't seen the vids. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingoNotts Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 17 minutes ago, johninderby said: Yes those are the right graphene batteries. Make a real difference over the stock batteries. Just been looking on eBay and this should fit. Don't know how good they are but perhaps worth trying one. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FMS-Spare-Battery-7-4V-350mAh-2s-for-FMS-800-Glider-/272470617023?hash=item3f7083abbf:g: Size 40mm x 20mm x 13mm from manufacturers website. The Zippy batteries are 40mm x 20mm x 15 mm. John Thanks John - i ordered two of those and will see what they are like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 14 minutes ago, johninderby said: Just hope they haven't seen the vids. John What vids? Did the wheel nuts you ordered arrive, and if so do they fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 My lips are sealed They arrived but were too small. Looking at them threy don't look like M1.6. Look more like M1.4. Have some M1.6 bolts somewhere and will dig them out and confirm the nut size. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 How frustrating! The mystery continues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Spares! And the micro esc, bullets and servo so I can use my own tx Unfortunately the car is now on it's way back to Modelsport for inspection so this will have to wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleS2K Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Hi All, On a separate thread I've asked about suitable slow micro RCs for my son. Can anyone confirm what the GT24 is like at low speeds? Can the throttle be limited enough via end point adjustment and/or physical trigger limiter to make it docile for a 3 year old (he's pretty good with my RCs already). Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) My 3yr old loves driving the GT24 and on 1s it's robust enough to survive most collisions. I used to restrict the Firestorm for him by sticking a bit of balled up paper behind the trigger, I don't see why you couldn't do the same with the Carisma Edited January 4, 2017 by everclear1984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 Stick to the standard battery and tape a small piece of foam behind the triger and it should be fine. The truggy or the monster truck might be the most suitable as they will handle obstacles better. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingoNotts Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 My GT24 truggy came with a purpose bit of soft plastic to limit the throttle especially for the job which was a nice touch. Shame i lost it immediately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingoNotts Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 The batteries turned up. They just about fit but it's very tight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) The wires can be a bit awkward to squeeze in but what is the width of the new battery? Just wondering how accurate the 20mm width given by the manufacturer is. John Edited January 5, 2017 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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