RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
@Coalminer :- Thanks for the tip. If you could send me the size of the bearings to look for i would really appreciate it. Thanks again.
Posted on: 2/29/2012 11:43 PM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
@goat : with regards to shocks, people have recommended Proline Powerstroke Shocks. I bought a set off eBay. I haven't had a chance to fit them yet and test, but a lot of people recommend them. I will let you know how I find them once they are installed.
Posted on: 2/20/2012 11:16 AM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
I paid Aus $140 Very ouch.
Posted on: 2/18/2012 9:33 AM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
Thanks for the reply Atomika, but upon close inspection i noticed that i had my facts wrong. I tested it again at home and noticed that the flywheel was turning perfectly when i try and start it. However, there was no compression. So i took off the heat sink and had a look at the piston and sleeve. In the middle of the piston there is a hole!! So i have destroyed my engine somehow. All i can think is that perhaps i was a little bit too hard on full throttle for too long. I had run in the motor, it wasn't running too lean, ample air. Maybe i pushed it too hard. Anyhow ordered another piston and sleeve.....then will see from there!
Posted on: 2/17/2012 3:46 AM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
I took the Nitrage for a run this weekend at the local field. I noticed that when i try and start it using the electric starter, the flywheel is not turning over even though the nut is turning. Essentially the starter is just turning the nut and the engine isn't turning over so it wont start. Any ideas as to what i have broken? And how to repair it? Thanks.
Posted on: 2/13/2012 12:15 AM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
Very nice pics Plopes!
Posted on: 2/7/2012 11:02 PM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
I have managed to find out what the issue with the failsafe was. Almost embaressed to say .. but it was battery related! The battery power was getting low and that was causing the failsafe to kick in. I did try and change the batteries initially but they were obviously not strong enough. There is, however, an issue with the receiver - which you program the failsafe it saves your settings but the moment you switch it off and on again those settings disappear and it's back to default settings. I am going to look to get an upgraded radio and receiver anyhow so it's not a trainsmash. Just ordered a set of ProLine Power Stroke shocks for Nitrage - can't wait to try them out!
Posted on: 1/24/2012 11:07 PM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
Since my last post I have had couple of frustrating track visits. Initially I really struggled to get the engine tuned correctly, but eventually I seemed to get it right. The next visit was less successful however. I would accelerate down the straight, brake and turn into the corner and then be unable to accelerate out of the corner. I press the throttle and there is no response until I switch off the radio and switch it on again. Then it works until I brake again and everything stops working again. I have previously posted about a delay I experienced after braking and the throttle activating, this is is the same issue - just worse now! Upon further investigation, I have discovered that this is all tied into the fail safe mechanism! For some reason when I brake for over a second the fail safe activates. I can recreate the problem with the engine off as well. I apply brakes and after a second the servo freezes for about 2 seconds then I can accelerate again. You can actually see the LED on the receiver flash when the fail safe activates. Anyone have any ideas as to how to fix this? I have tried to recalibrate the fail safe but all it changes is the position of the fail safe (brake / neutral ) not the point at which it actually activates. Seriously annoying! Any help would be appreciated. Just wish I could turn the fail safe off completely!
Posted on: 1/2/2012 1:24 PM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
I installed some hop ups this weekend. Fitted the stabiliser set, Front brake set and Aluminium heat sink. Only got a chance to test the stabilisers as i fitted them first and i must say i noticed a fair bit of improvement in the handling. That being said, i only tested it on a grass field, haven't tried it on a track yet. What i noticed is that when it hops over bumps it's far more stable on landing. Which is great, especially at higher speeds. Looking forward to testing the front brakes - i think i am going to need to adjust the settings though to get it 100%. We are heading to the track on Friday for some much needed practice so I will see how it brakes and handles then!
Posted on: 12/4/2011 11:24 PM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
Thanks for that video. Definitly looks like a decent difference!! Did you find a big difference in the handling once you installed the TNX Springs?
Posted on: 11/29/2011 3:00 AM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
I have heard people complaining about the turning circle of the Nitrage. I cant say it's a hige problem for me at the moment though. A guy at the local track suggested i change the tyres.....and maybe get a stronger steering servo.... Any of you had any experience with improving the turning circle? I have seen these servo's...I have no idea if they are good or not - but the figures show it's better than the standard servo on the nitrage. http://www.powerplusproservos.com/
Posted on: 11/29/2011 1:16 AM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
Thanks very much for the reply. Brake set and stabilisers are definitly going to be our first purchases. Will get the 2 speed transmission as well, but first wanna learn how to drive the car properly as it is! The 2 speed transmission will be more inclined for tar track driving. As we are primarily on a dirt track the 1 speed is perfect. Also looking at the Heatsink Hop Up.....i like the colour! [:)] My mate has got a TNX so we are going to change the shocks over and see if it makes a difference before we spend the money. Going to look at my low speed needle and see if it makes a difference....thanks! On our last track visit on the weekend my buddy's nitrage was not performing as well as mine....engine sounded like it was bogging down....So he fiddled with the screw adjusters on the engine.....and now it wont start!! The joys of being a novice!!! Should get it sorted this week and then next week we are planning a day trip to the track to practice and practice some more!!! Thanks again for a good site with some good info!
Posted on: 11/29/2011 12:17 AM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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RE: Tamiya Nitrage 5.2, The Offical Thread
Hi All. New here, so be gentle! :) My buddy and i just purchased Tamiya Nitrages a couple of months ago. We have finished running them in now and been to the local track twice. Still trying to get the hang of things.....but having a great time. On my last track trip, i noticed something strange about my Nitrage. If I brake hard and turn in for a corner and then try and accelarate hard out of the corner, there is no response from the Truggy. After about 1 second the throttle kicks in and off she goes again. I can reproduce the problem, but only by braking hard, turning and then trying to accelerate again. "normal" driving there is no issues. Any ideas what could be causing this issue? We are looking at putting some hop ups on the Nitrage as well. What would you guys recommend as being good value for money hop ups? We are looking specifically at the front brake set and stabiliser set. At some point I would like to fit some Pro-Line Powerstroke Shocks as well. Thanks in advance guys!
Posted on: 11/28/2011 1:09 AM by Author "jupman" in the forum "RC Truggy"
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