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Had my first runaway today - Meatwad - 07-21-2007
I was running my buggy today and all the sudden it took off. it must of went 300 ft at full throttle and hit a tree. IT didnt break,well at least not the front end. it bent the rear center driveshaft and one of the brake discs. It suks because i think i blew up my omega picco xr7.
Had my first runaway today - pwnzor - 07-21-2007
ouch...no throttle return?? damn dude.that blows :/
Had my first runaway today - Meatwad - 07-21-2007
pwnzor Wrote:ouch...no throttle return?? damn dude.that blows :/
nope yeah it sucks
Had my first runaway today - Ponch - 07-21-2007
Sweet we need pics....
How's the treee?
Had my first runaway today - Meatwad - 07-21-2007
it hit and electric box, sorry not a tree. pics after i get home from work
there was a nice big dent in the box
Had my first runaway today - J-Dub - 07-21-2007
I've never been that unfortunate. All of my vehicles have a TRS, and my Spektrum Failsafe Never lets me down.
Had my first runaway today - Meatwad - 07-21-2007
when the batteries fall out spektrum does nothing.lol my battery pack came unplugged
Had my first runaway today - bubbaracing - 07-21-2007
THROTTLE RETURN SPRING! Bet ya got one on the next engine! That sucks cause that was a kick a$$ engine!
mash:mash:mash:
Had my first runaway today - Meatwad - 07-21-2007
it runs just how good i dont know yet. it temped at 280 after i walked it back.
Had my first runaway today - Ponch - 07-21-2007
Not too bad...
Had my first runaway today - Ponch - 07-21-2007
Don't run it though, take it apart, make sure the rod isn't stretched....
Had my first runaway today - Meatwad - 07-21-2007
how do i check that
Had my first runaway today - Ponch - 07-21-2007
Take off the backplate and look...
Had my first runaway today - Meatwad - 07-22-2007
ok thanks ponch ill look.
Had my first runaway today - Meatwad - 07-24-2007
there should be play in the bushing if it stretched?
Had my first runaway today - Ponch - 07-24-2007
Yes.
Had my first runaway today - Meatwad - 07-24-2007
then its fine, no play
Had my first runaway today - rocco79 - 07-24-2007
Did you check the top bushing?
Had my first runaway today - Meatwad - 07-24-2007
um no. im gonna tear it down tommorow