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That's a kind offer - but for me the build is essential plus it's the Toyota Land Cruiser 40 I'm after too with a Wild Willy Character. Thanks anyway.

Thanks, Yes full bearings will be going in, and I think I will get the Bison B parts. I already have some GPM swing shafts which I thought would work with something else but don't so they will be used on the front then i will have a spare set of std. for the rear - but might get the hard diff outs. (53218) Only problem now is SWMBO has taken note of how many RC cars I have now so I need to hide a few even though this one is for the younger son, problem is the elder will want an upgrade when his birthday comes along..... (currently has a micro crawler and a 1/18 Ripmax truggy).

Can anyone advise what parts on the GF-01 are likely to break ? I am guessing steeing arms is one thing. Just want to ensure I have some suitable spares if the little lad gets it for his b'day, although with the power turned down I am guessing it should be fairly bomb proof....

I am from the island originally and still go back a lot.

Not to mention the extra drag on the drive train! I noticed there was a clear case available, but as this will be for my son I possible will not bother to begin with BTW does the IoW in IoWBasher mean Isle of Wight?

I think it's going to be a GF-01. Can anyone tell me what the Damper length is - eye to eye compressed and uncompressed - I see the standard items need replacing and have some gmade 55mm ones that might be suitable. cheers G.

Thanks very much for your detailed reply - it confirms what I was guessing / thinking. It is the 58589 GF-01 or the 58242 WR-02 body wise I am considering. Looking further availability of both seems a little limited... looking at the manuals it seems likely that a lot of the gearbox is shared as well (both I'm sure like the wild dagger are fairly bomb proof, especially if I'm not going faster than stock)

My second son has a birthday coming up in July - he really does have a handle on driving my Tamiya cars around - with the EPA function in use of course (cut throttle by 50-60%) and I am fed up with the toy grade stuff that does not last or cannot be repaired due to lack of partds. I started looking at the Jimny MF-01x but I think the Wild Willy Driven WR-02 or GF-01 might be more fun for him, Other than the 4wd what are the benefits of each line. I have a hugely upgraded Wild Dagger so know that the gearbox in the WR-02 is good - and some parts will be shareable if required. But it seems to me the GF-01 is more robust solution.... do the Wild Willy Characters come as standard on both? thanks in advance G.

These are quite detailed Beetle shells - the rear wing is separate and therefore optional: https://parmapse.shptron.com/p/1-10-bug-w-wing-clear-body I have one but like them so much I've got 2 more on the way!

I should also mention that I am running 2s lipos with them all as well so 7.4v fine too.

I also have a TT02B with a TBLE-02s (No fan seems to be required) and a Speed Passion 13.5t motor and this works very well. I also have a Blitzer Beetle with TBLE-02s and Speed Passion 13.5 and it's great and finally a DT-03T with again the same setup.

I concur with this - I have a TBLE-02s with the Fan and running a TBLM-02 10.5 turn motor in a TT02S (so small wheels, but high gearing) and the ESC does stop due to overheating protection every now and again.

Got the TT02B out -it was okay but the Egress with Supper Grippers is excellent - rooster tails of snow and enough grip to have a lot of fun.

I'm trying to find out the difference between this two - any suggestions?

Well tried a Brushed motor and it's even worse - if I help turn the motor - then apply throttle it will not turn but I can feel a slight pulse while holding the motor but that is it..... so i think it has probably had it....

Trying a brushed motor was going to be my next plan - I took it apart and could not see anything wrong - maybe there is a dry joint ... I will report back after more tests.

I put a full pack through another TBLE-02s with everything else the same - Motor / Sensor Cable / Radio gear etc. and it was fine - so it's something todo with the orginal TBLE-02s

I don't think it is the sensor cable as when i tried the other esc i did not change anything else and the issue went away, like wise when i tried another motor i changed nothing else and the problem remained. I guess it could be the connection on the esc for the sensor cable on the esc side but it looks okay.

Hmm it seems to be the speed controller as I tried another identical SP MMM 13.5 and the same problems happened. Tried an Identical TBLE-02s and set it up in the right mode etc. and it works fine. going back to the original TBLE-02s and some times it works and then other times it needs a the wheels - or if motor out of the car spin the pinion a little while applying throttle and it starts, then if you stop and quickly select reverse it works but stay more than a split second in neural and it stops again - anyone else had this issue?

One of my TBLE-02s with a Speed Passion MMM 13.5 seems to have developed a problem, I have reset the ESC and ensured it's in Brushless mode and High point setup is correct. The problem is it does not respond to any throttle input unless you turn the wheels to to get it started while applying throttle, if you keep throttle on (at any level) it keeps going but as soon as neutral is selected it will not start again until it's given a push etc.

Well, I have stripped the drive train and rebuilt it and found no dodgy bearings so I am a little confused to say the least as to why it keeps trashing motors.

Ahhh nuts I've just ordered 2 of these Maverick Mm - 28 370 Motor from MS - they said it was pretty much the same motor performance wise.

Ahh wow thanks - I didn't spot that - although is there a difference in Ratio for the Brat - or will it just be the Pinion used? they don't mention Brat or Frog on Modelsport?

Hmm I have not checked since you have asked but from memory the bearings feel okay but some of them are probably not the best and need replacing - they are all ball races though...

Has anyone order one of these from the US to the UK - I might be able to order to the US and then get brought back by someone - looking for 1 possibly 2 for a ReRe Brat and then maybe a Old Frog/ Brat.? Do they make them to order or are they in stock / what is the lead time?