FastVee

Yeah, there is that weight transfer thingy too, but it is way better to drive with this courage body.

btw, Liquidrc just shipped the viper.

FastVee

HA!

I just ordered this.


http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=58161

Soon i have all of tamiya´s kits (4 so far)

Now i need to find proper forum for this ford.

westphill24

I had a similar problem with mine. It was like the bearing didnt belong so I just left it out. I only ran it a couple times but it dosnt seem to be a problem. How did you fix your problem or did you just leave the paper in there.

Lunchboxer

Don't leave the bearing out!!

FastVee

Hi, yes i left the paper in there , and i have used the car well over 3 hours since that, and the paper is still in there.
Another option is to place a piece of tape there, it would last longer.

Lunchboxer

If you really need to shim, use teflon tape.. that will probably work well!

westphill24

hey, if you get a chance check out my pic on page 36 towards the bottom and let me know if thats how yours looked. I couldnt really tell from your video. Maybe we didnt have the same problem though, my problem was that gap betwwen the spur and next peice caused by the bearing. I took it apart put it back together and nothing. The bearing just seems to be to wide for that space. I dont remember but was there anywhere else in the kit that used similar sized bearings? and the 2 bearings on the opposite sides of the spur gear are supposed to be the same size correct?

FastVee

it does not look anything like mine, however if the bearing feels just a bit too large, you could put it in freezer for a while (this will temporarly shrink the bearing) , and put the plastic part somewhere warm(on top of a radiator?), and then insert the cold bearing into the warm plastic part then. -if you followed the instructions it should go in nicely.

If this will not work, maby you could dissassemble the parts again and take a picture of the parts that shows parts the same order what you did to put it together.

westphill24

Ill try that when I get home.thanks

westphill24

Here they go. Im probably just doing something really stupid but I hope one of you sees it.

westphill24

they wont let me put more than one at a time

westphill24

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westphill24

a better one

FastVee

sorry, but i cant c much from them, does it look like thease? - http://kuvablogi.com/blog/4540/20/

westphill24

Can you show me the opposite side of this piece? http://kuvablogi.com/nayta/955541/ I think this is where the problem is it is not enough room for the bearing.

westphill24

This is how mine looks can you see how high the bearing is sitting out of it. In order for it to fit it would have to be almost unseen from a side view.

Lunchboxer

The bearing goes in all the way flush to plastic part, man.....

westphill24

I apologize for cursing Tamiya for making defective parts. The instructions could be better but I guess since they have to put the manuals in so many languages. Anyway somehow there was a black spacer in the area the bearing was supposed to be. Its been like that since I opened the package and it fits perfectly in that space so it looked like it belonged. I was picking at it and all of the sudden it popped out[X(]. This is my first build so Im so relieved that its finally how its supposed to be. Wow lLB you sounded a little pissed with that comment. Check the pictures and youll see what I mean. Thanks everyone for all the comments and help, I have two batteries on the way from tower and the weathers starting to warm up so hopefully I can get a video up showing how bad I drive. lol

Lunchboxer

LOL, I am never pissed talking about RCs.. good job getting that done! Nice job on the first build!! [sm=thumbs_up.gif] (for real, I wouldn't call it the easiest first build..)

My first built was a Hornet in the mid-80s... LOL! Yeah, I am old... [:@]

westphill24

Sheeesh this thread has been the biggest help to me so no big deal. Actually it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I just need to invest in some RC tools,would make things much easier, and not panic and I think my next build would be smoother. Thanks again

Lunchboxer

Time to drive it around and let us know what you think! This car definitely need some throttle control.. (RWD!)

Oh by the way, I got another F103GT Courage.. why not... hee..

Will post pics when I got it..

FastVee

Westphill24 -great that you got the gt working!

-i just received the Viper body today...LOOOONG delivery time, maby they used a row-boat to get it here

Anyway, here it is.




Now i need to find wider rear wheels.



more pics http://kuvablogi.com/blog/4540/19/

Lunchboxer

Looks great! Wider tires would look good for sure!

Need some tint on the windows!!

FastVee

LOL...Maby i´ll tint the windows later...for now the interior is too good looking to hide

Lunchboxer

Sounds good.. a light tint wouldn't hurt, though.. you can still see through!!