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Swapped the motor wires, it somehow solved the rest of the problems, thanks everyone!

1. I'm not sure I fully understand your meaning, when I compress the suspension of each wheel and then rotate it manually(the opposite wheel is in the air) I dont hear anything from the gearbox joints. 2. I did REV my throttle channel from my transmitter because it was driving backwards instead of forward, If I'll swap the motor wires I it wont burn the ESC(connect blue wire to + instead of -)?

Hey guys, I finally finished replacing and putting these parts: - Aluminum motor mount -HobbyWing QuicRun 1060 brushed ESC 60A -53068 Tamiya high speed motor 540 Mabuchi -High gear set 69T -Aluminum main drive shaft -Aluminum pitch 0.6 hard coated 25T pinion gear -Replaced damper oils and regrease the gears Also eventually I decided to stay for now with my old Nimh battery. Edit: forgot to mention I calibrated the ESC. I have 2 things which I'm worried and need your help: 1. In this video while using the throttle you can hear a ticking noise, I cant find the source of it, should I be worried at all? 2. The speed and the responsiveness of the car in reverse is awsome, but when accelerating forward its much slower. Thank you all. Hey guys, I finally finished replacing and putting these parts: - Aluminum motor mount -HobbyWing QuicRun 1060 brushed ESC 60A -53068 Tamiya high speed motor 540 Mabuchi -High gear set 69T -Aluminum main drive shaft -Aluminum pitch 0.6 hard coated 25T pinion gear -Replaced damper oils and regrease the gears Also eventually I decided to stay for now with my old Nimh battery. I have 2 things which I'm worried and need your help: 1. In this video while using the throttle you can hear a ticking noise, I cant find the source of it, should I be worried at all? 2. The speed and the responsiveness of the car in reverse is awsome, but when accelerating forward its much slower. Thank you all. 20230722_135500 (1).mp4

Well it seems harder than I thought getting those 2s rounded LIPO batts, I guess I'll have to pass the idea. If I'll use NIMH batts the modifications/upgrades would still improve the car right? should I do something different? Thanks guys.

Wow guys thanks for the helpful responses, I'll order 2S LIPO batts, and keep you updated with the modifications 😀 The car is stock except from the esc and motor which over the years passed away, I guess the car will mainly drive on tarmac and dirt.

Hey guys, I want to upgrade my 15~ years old tamiya manta ray, I've read a lot on the forums and I'm a bit confused, this is the first time I've decided to "open the hood" of the car. Right now I'm running Nimh batteries and I've decided to move to LIPO's. I ordered these parts: -Aluminum motor mount -x2 3S LIPO batt 2300mAh 45C -HobbyWing QuicRun 1060 brushed ESC 60A -53068 Tamiya high speed motor 540 Mabuchi -TA02 high gear set(66T/69T) -Aluminum main drive shaft for TA01/Top Force -Aluminum pitch 0.6 hard coated 25T pinion gear -Ceramic grease and 450 soft damper oil Maybe its too late, but according to what I checked those parts should be compatible to my RC car right? Is the 69T spur gear correct choice? My aim is to upgrade it, but I'm afraid to overstress the car, I just want it to still be reliable, I'm using it seldom times on dirt and roads. Any help would be appreciated , thanks!