1/16 E-Revo (MRV) overheating?
So, I recently aquired through trade, a 1/16 scale E-Revo VXL. It had shredded tires so I went to my local hobby shop and the salesman told me they were having issues getting the OEM tires and sold me a set of bigger wheels and tires. This gave me better ground clearance but I noticed that the motor was getting screechin hot in about 5 minutes of run time. I put in a smaller pinion gear which lowered the top speed, and presumably reduced the stress on the motor. 5 minutes later the motor was still screechin hot. I put in a fan cooled heat sink, that didn't seem to help at all. My question is this....Despite the fact that the salesman told me "Lots of guys are running this wheel and tire combo" should I just try and order OEM replacements online or is there a way to check the motor for an internal problem that might be causing the overheating issue? Thanks for your time and help!
Posted on: 9/13/2012 6:20 AM by Author "swcheese" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Nexstar Select RTF is a bit of a misnomer...
AWESOME!
Posted on: 7/24/2010 7:26 PM by Author "swcheese" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Nexstar Select RTF is a bit of a misnomer...
At the Brunswick Area Modelers Airfield on Rt. 201.
Posted on: 7/24/2010 7:23 PM by Author "swcheese" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Nexstar Select RTF is a bit of a misnomer...
Thanks for the encouragment! We had planned to try it out last night but there was a really stiff cross wind at the field so we we had content ourselves with just doing the final adjustments and fine tunings. I hope to get out this weekend! On an other note I keep reading about people who sold their trainors and I really think I am gonna hang onto mine just because it's my first plane, you know? Anyway, I got to the field last night and found that a few of the guys in the club had gotten together and put together a field box with pretty much everything I might need that they presented to me. I was really touched by that. I think I have found a great hobby with a great bunch of people who love it. Now, if I can just learn to fly with out too much damage! :)
Posted on: 7/23/2010 10:01 AM by Author "swcheese" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Nexstar Select RTF is a bit of a misnomer...
Gotcha, just a little drain bramage... popody's nerfect.
Posted on: 7/23/2010 7:52 AM by Author "swcheese" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Nexstar Select RTF is a bit of a misnomer...
Forgive my ignorance, but what does IMHO stand for?
Posted on: 7/22/2010 1:23 PM by Author "swcheese" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Nexstar Select RTF is a bit of a misnomer...
Thanks! Four PM can't come fast enough today!
Posted on: 7/22/2010 10:34 AM by Author "swcheese" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Nexstar Select RTF is a bit of a misnomer...
I am actually REALLY excited to try it! Thankfully my club's president will start me off 2 mistakes high! I figure I'll get a good minute and a half before he takes over! ;)
Posted on: 7/22/2010 8:41 AM by Author "swcheese" in the forum "Beginners"
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Nexstar Select RTF is a bit of a misnomer...
So, I finally got up the nerve to buck my wifes scorn and bought an RC plane, the "RTF" Nexstar Select .46. I figured something basically ready to go would be less heart breaking to watch pow a deep furrow into the earth than something I spent a gazillion hours building. So anyway, All is well when it comes out of the box but I soon found out that EVERYTHING was a little out of whack. For example, the piece on the rudder that connects to the servo pushrod was insalled about 3/4 of an inch too high on the rudder which caused it to interfere with the elevator, so, I had to move that. Next, every "cleavis" I think you call it was at least 4 turns out of adjustment and the front wheel was almost at a 30 degree angle when the controls were at rest. Next, when I checked the CG, I found it was rear heavy by almost 5 OZ. OK, I realize that all planes will need SOME fine tuning but it seems to me that if it says "Ready to fly in 20 minutes" on the box it should not, at the very least require removal and re-alignment of parts. I sure hope it flies easier than it preps! Oh, and the simulator than comes with the set is pretty cool, but really only good for getting used to the controls because without depth of field and other visual refferences it is pretty hard to maintain situational awareness.
Posted on: 7/22/2010 7:56 AM by Author "swcheese" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: The future of Glow engines
I stopped by our field last night to find the lone elctric nut there and in talking with him he asked me why I like glow power so steadfastly. I replied, You heard my truck right?", he said, "yeah from half a mile away", and I said "THAT"S why. He said, "HUH?" I left it at that.
Posted on: 7/21/2010 1:28 PM by Author "swcheese" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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