RingoNotts Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Hi, I'm just about to buy a TR24 from modelsports until i noticed they have hardly any stock on spares. Does anyone know if that is due to get resolved soon ? Thanks, Ringo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 It says on their website that spares are expected Feb 17th. Spares seem to be available absolutely everywhere for the buggy, just nothing for the T/TR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 New car so spares usualy arrive a bit later. You can order from Taiwan now if you want. See the link I gave a few answers ago. Most of the GT24B spares fit except for the suspension arms and dogbones. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingoNotts Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Thanks - in that case i've just ordered the Truggy Just to clarify, the consensus is that they run best on the graphene 1S as opposed to the Zippy 2S ? I want to get a couple of batteries too.. Ringo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Depends where you're running. 2s at the skatepark is amazing but anywhere rougher than a smooth car park I personally find 1s more fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 2 cell on a smooth carpark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingoNotts Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 50 minutes ago, everclear1984 said: 2 cell on a smooth carpark Thats quick! Is that with different shocks and the clutch slipper mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) I didn't do the o-ring mod on the clutch, I just added a spacer to add some tension. 14t pinion, everything else is stock, including the shocks. Edited December 28, 2016 by everclear1984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 While replacing the wires on the motor with proper bullet connectors found out that on the motor mount the front screw that appeared to be non-adjustable is adjustable if you remove the little washer under the screw. The hole through the chassis is slotted same as the rear ones. This means you can get the pinion and spur to mesh properly.when fitting a larger pinion. Now just to cut an opening in the top chassis cover of the rally to let the Quicrun and RX to poke through. Now if the ali plate arrives tomorrow I'll be able to make up the new shock mounts. John 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I opened up the little Carisma today after bashing it at a soaking wet skatepark, I'm pleased to report that the electrics remained bone dry The truggy tyres have a surprising amount of grip on wet, smooth concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 First breakage today! Hardly surprising really as I was attempting back flips from one of the small quarter pipes I managed to snap one of the pins off of a rear suspension arm It has also developed a bad cogging issue, has anyone else encountered this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 No cogging as yet, tho not tried the 14t pinny out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I'm wondering whether I've fried something on the board, it's made it near unusable on 1s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Possible, they aren't exactly top quality If it doesn't cog on 2s, perhaps use it until it dies, then upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 It cogs on 2s but the extra power helps it pull through it fairly quickly, still irritating though. As far as upgrades go can you guys recommend a cheap replacement esc? I know John went for the Hobbywing but is there a cheaper, more compact option? Also, do I wait weeks for a replacement arm or just convert to a buggy? Decisions decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Worth a go or would a 10a esc be no good? I'm new to the world of micro and trying to find anything on the Hobbyking website is a nighmare since they redesigned it! https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hobbykingr-tm-brushless-car-esc-10a-w-reverse.html Edited December 30, 2016 by everclear1984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Specs seem fine, although personally, a higher voltage rating would be my preference. Don't mind modding the chassis cover if needs be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Noj said: Specs seem fine, although personally, a higher voltage rating would be my preference. Don't mind modding the chassis cover if needs be. Cheers, I think I'll take a punt. I'll pair it with the servo mydoddy69 posted a page or 2 back and see how it goes. Next question, does anybody have a truck/truggy rear upper arm they'd part with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingoNotts Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 My truggy turned up today. Very impressive even on the stock battery. It handled uneven ground better than expected but I think I have some grit in the steering mechanism as it will not turn now! I'll open it up later and take a look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Lubricate the central steering link where it rubs against chassis then wiggle the linkage back and forth. Tends to stick a bit. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 What sort of connectors would you guys recommend for these tiny motors? I'm about to place a Hobbyking order and might as well pick some up while I'm at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 I'd go for the 2mm size. https://hobbyking.com/en_us/2mm-gold-connectors-10-pairs-20pc-1.html I used the 3.5mm just because the Quicrun used that size. The 2mm would be a more convienient size though. Not a lot of amperage to handle. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Cheers, 2mm it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Did a test run on 3s. Ran fine for about a minute then stopped. Motor was turning but no drive. Thought something had broken but when I got it back on the workbench discovered the new brass pinion was the culprit. It was spinning on the motor shaft. It had been an easy push on fit and simply didn't grip well enough for 3s. Put the plastic pinion back on and it was fine. Ran a pack through it and no problems except the slipper needs a bit of adjustment. Camera problems meant the vid was unusable so I'll try again tomorrow. Now to cut the top cover and fit it and make the new shock towers. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Is there a body that fits over that? Looks 'well packaged', a bit like Arnold might have been 30 years ago - scaled down - if you know what I mean!! No grubbed pinions you can tighten onto the shaft? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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