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Didn't think about the servo and receiver compatibility tbh.... Is swapping the connectors easy enough to do?
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Model Radio Control / Nitro Cars anyone?!
- Thread starter Richard Fox
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Yeah, they seem to function in the same way (3 wires into a box) the old plug was just slightly too big to fit into it.
I just snipped the plug off the old ESC leaving an inch or 2 of wire, then did the same with the servo. Then just stripped and twisted the wires together. It's possible that you could just shave the sides a bit though.
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Guys I fixed it! I don't know how but it lives (insert evil laugh here!)
So chuffed with whatever I did
So chuffed with whatever I did
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Now that post just made my weekGuys I fixed it! I don't know how but it lives (insert evil laugh here!)
So chuffed with whatever I did
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Well done! Those are just the worst fixes..
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It was frustrating
but after that I did the fun stuff... The guy had the front suspension upside down.... The steering rods were virtually splitting the car in two and the motor was totally loose.... Thankfully no damage done to any of the inner workings. Looking forward to giving it a spin tomorrow
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So...you have found an RC E51 Elgrand!
Oh my god I want one!! lol
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Just treated myself to the Tamiya Monster Beetle!... I've got a bit of a wish list building to do 
Just treated myself to the Tamiya Monster Beetle!... I've got a bit of a wish list building to do
You lucky boy, im very jealous! lol
I here theres a way of improving the gearbox from flexing and causing damage to the gears, apparently this was a problem back in the day with the gearbox casie flexing!
I was gunna look into it more when I start restoring my Blackfoot! Im pretty sure there are some cheap mods on ebay for this problem and might be worth doing bud just to make your beast last longer!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Do-You-H...867533?hash=item4b8af5200d:g:CksAAOSwbPldqMCk
Be warned, if you look at this link it could get EXPENSIVE! lol Some lovely upgrades for the Beetle/Blackfoot!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/cooper81...kusAAOSwippf~mhi&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
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Cheers mate! I did read somewhere about problems with the gear box flex... And I've seen a few with mods and aluminium braces! I wondered what they were for! Now I know. I will have a good look and see what people have done to fix theirs, I certainly won't be buying all those parts from the USA linkYou lucky boy, im very jealous! lol
I here theres a way of improving the gearbox from flexing and causing damage to the gears, apparently this was a problem back in the day with the gearbox casie flexing!
I was gunna look into it more when I start restoring my Blackfoot! Im pretty sure there are some cheap mods on ebay for this problem and might be worth doing bud just to make your beast last longer!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Do-You-H...867533?hash=item4b8af5200d:g:CksAAOSwbPldqMCk
Be warned, if you look at this link it could get EXPENSIVE! lol Some lovely upgrades for the Beetle/Blackfoot!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/cooper813/m.html?item=133635974745&hash=item1f1d532659:g:kusAAOSwippf~mhi&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
the postage will be extreme . I've just fitted the 540 motor to my holiday buggy! It's like a bloody rocket now in comparison to the stock motor.
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Nice one @tonymorrell cheers for that bud!
Just got my poor 77 year old mother digging through my wardrobe at my parents! lol
Blackfoot and Sand Rover ready for restoration when I can get back to the UK!!!
Just got my poor 77 year old mother digging through my wardrobe at my parents! lol
Blackfoot and Sand Rover ready for restoration when I can get back to the UK!!!
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My mother binned all my old stuff years... Original grasshopper and holiday buggy was amongst it.... The star wars toys were the biggest insult of all
. But she made a lovely guest room that no one has ever stayed in
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I need to tempt you all away from this retro kit and get you onto Losi’s and X-Maxx’s
Jumping over the kids
Jumping over the kids
My mother binned all my old stuff years... Original grasshopper and holiday buggy was amongst it.... The star wars toys were the biggest insult of all
But she made a lovely guest room that no one has ever stayed in
Haha my wardrobe was like a time capsule took me all the way back to my young teens! lol My mum has even kept my Big Trak!! lol
@Tibs I love the Losi's mate but theres just something about Tamiya's! I know their not the best build quality compared to Losi but they bring back the big kid in me! lol Maybe one day I'll own a Losi! I am currently getting my Hong Nor X1 CRT back on the road, bit similar to the looks of Losi!
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Hmm Ofna, love the smell of nitro fuel burning at 40k rpm I have so far resisted typing the words “Tamiya” into eBay. It’s getting harder the longer this post goes on...
I have so far resisted typing the words “Tamiya” into eBay. It’s getting harder the longer this post goes on...
Wow wow wow @blingo I need that after looking at the Sand Rover today through an iphone on facetime with my mum who is 77!! lol I had to keep telling her to move the camera towards the subject bless her! lolHmm Ofna, love the smell of nitro fuel burning at 40k rpm
@Tibs you know you want to!!! I am driving my partner crazy looking at RC stuff, first it was the Elgrand now Im on to this, it becomes an addiction like the Elgrands! lol Saw one youtube vid and the guy had 175 cars, my partner thinks im mad having 6!!!
Oh I forgot to also mention I also have an addiction to Sinclair C5!!
Yes 38,000 rpm 2.5hp engine I have it screams!! lol Its name in the USA is OFNA/JAMMIN, UK market was Hong Nor.
Just bought some aluminium chassis braces for it but unfortunately the front one is to short! Took a chance buying ones for an X2 CR, back one is fine but not the front!
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Funny how you compared them to Elgrands - there are so many parrallels between toy and real cars!
Most disturbing is the reality that (in a monetary sense) it is usually better breaking a project car for parts than selling whole - just like the real things! And like in real car life, I can never be bothered to do that either...
Need to check what I've actually got but suspect it's nearer 2 complete rovers so probably not what you are looking for for bits for a restoration...