by strummer57 » Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:47 am
...and probably some other things.
I didn't want to detract even more from "Fitzy"s thread, so I thought I'd start my own.
Now that I've had a chance to REALLY look this over, I realize that the rear wheel wells have been slightly enlarged: the little "lip" that runs along the upper edge is gone. The good news is that it was done really well, so it doesn't look bad, but to put original size tires on that back axle I think would look odd, so I'm committed to larger, "slick" type tires. I have ordered a couple of different sets from Paul Gage, and am confident I can get something on there that will look good and perform well. It came with an extra set of tires, the same size as the ones on the front axle. (I suspect they were originally on the rear axle.) They have hardened over time. Is there a way to soften these up so they can be used?
I wedged a bit of weight inside the "box" that the front mounting post is molded to, and this has helped to keep the front end down, so at least the front wheels now contact the track and actually turn. I'm not sure if I need to add weight to the tail, as it runs pretty well right now. It's (pretty much) capable of keeping up with my Carrera Jag...
All (3) mounting posts were split, some worse than others. I reinforced them with "Super Glue", but I'm thinking I may want to try something else that has a little "give" to it. As it is, all 3 hold the screws snugly.
Is there a source for motor brushes for these? I have yet to find any specific replacements on the 'web.
When I signed on here I think I warned you all that I would be asking a lot of annoying questions... :)
Mark in Oregon