highgranger

Well I ordered the parts listed above and they arrived today. the old clutch did look worn and there were no bits left in the slipper clutch! Just holes where the clutch bits should’ve been. all fitted tonight but I haven’t tried yet cos it was too late. Hopefully give a quick try tomorrow. pictures of old and new clutch below

Many thanks again. great advice. yes think we will wait for tyres. Didn’t realise how expensive they were! They do look good tho.

Cheers pal. Very helpful. When you mention about resetting the mesh with clutch bell and gear, is that easy or does it sound more complicated than it is.? really appreciate the links for parts too. Was finding it difficult to find parts for car. 👍 my son was loving driving it. Glad this issue happened just as we were ready for leaving. It’s got some speed and maybe even more if clutch was slipping anyway. would you happen to know what tyres would fit the mta4. Again, struggling to find any online that say are suitable but we are new and don’t know all the models. His tyres are starting to crack and split. thanks again steve

Thanks I’ll have a look. The only way to take the plastic cover off is to remove nut with spring on, on slipper clutch. Is that ok to do? Guessing parts aren’t going to go flying when I undo it? where is a good place to buy clutch parts? Especially as the car is quite old and no longer produced. Maybe the engine is still in production?

I’ve checked the slipper strainer nut and it’s tight as it suggests in instructions. Is there anything or anyway I can check it? All teeth look intact. Is there another clutch which maybe I should look at? Can it be seen in photos attached? And how do I check it? sorry about all the questions. Just trying to get it sorted for son. He was really enjoying today until it lost power

Is there a way to check this? Should I be able to see the clutch? I believe mine has a slipper clutch. How do I check if this is ok? thanks

Hi all. very recently my son was given a thunder tiger mta4 by my brother. Something he used to use regularly but did no servicing on. after a long period of it not being used, we got it going and today we took it out so it could stretch its legs. we had run 2 tanks through it and all was working well after a few tweaks. Literally as we were about to pack up and leave, the car lost drive. The car was revving but it would barely drive forward. A little better in reverse. If I lifted car up and rev, all wheels spin. When on ground, it won’t move. if I spin a wheel, the opposite wheel spins so guessing driveshafts ok? All grub screws and nuts are tight. Any ideas what I can check to diagnose problem? Remember, we are new to this so not too technical please. thanks steve

Yes noticed one for sale. It was a carisma. A make I’ve never heard of. are they any good? thanks

Also, because the car is an older model, it still operates on fm frequency with crystals. Is this still ok or do we need to switch to 2.4ghz transmitter and receiver. ive seen this one. Any good? It’s a flysky gt3b. Or anyone selling something cheap? My son has only just got this car after showing an interest. How long it will last, I don’t know. https://www.rcmodelz.co.uk/flysky-fsgt3b-2-4ghz-transmitter-receiver-radio-2449.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP-OBhDqARIsAD4XHpeorZZ3ee2jsdU3mrDti5rLjgBU69-AOkIF-f0Ae7V_yJsoloUeO6kaAsNREALw_wcB

Thanks. Bit far at moment. Maybe when he is bit more experienced.

I also found them but says last post was 2010 so don’t think they still operate sadly

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Hey. my son has just taken ownership of my brothers old thunder tiger mta4 1/8 nitro and I was wondering if there is a club local where he can put car to potential and maybe start a new hobby for him. We are based in wigan, northwest. have looked on forum but doesn’t seem to be any posts for northwest section thanks steve