modelmaniac

Hi all, not going to be able to make it after all. Had to buy a few bits for my Rising Storm and need to do some overtime at work to make the funds up!! Hope everyone has a great time! I will try my hardest to make the next one, had a great time at the last meet. Cheers modelmaniac[6]

Wheres middleton woods? cheers mate modelmaniac[6]

sounds good to me, might have finished cleaning my Storm by then!!! modelmaniac[6]

I was there, cant wait for the next one!! modelmaniac[6]

It was a great day, met some top blokes and got my runners proper muddy! Highlight for me was tearing that huuuge pile of dirt up with my Rising Storm. The turnout was pretty good, and the weather was great later on in the day.Just like to thank everyone that turned up, and big thanks to my wife for driving me (even though she has the flu). My head was all over the place thinking what i had forgotten to bring so i was thrown the map instead of the keys! Cheers everyone, and cant wait to see some pics/video. modelmaniac[6]

Im all set mate, just got to load my car up in the morning. See you all tommorrow! Cheers modelmaniac[6]

Dont forget your brolly! Modelmanaic[6]

Yep thats the one. Popped in today to get some more lovely Nosram 3600mah sticks and asked them about the shocks. Their out of stock at the moment, but may get them in soon. I asked them to put some aside for me, just in case anyone wanted them. Cheers modelmaniac[6]

Well thats all my cars sorted, all batteries sorted out and charging now as we speak (type!) Got some new tranny batteries also today, and a couple of new 3600mah nosram packs. Just got to put all my other bits and pieces into various tool boxes, its scary how much stuff you think you should take, just in case! Not long to go now, the weather can do what it likes, its going to be a great day! Cheers modelmaniac[6]

im printing some directions/map from the net and my missus will be studying them (shes drivin!) my mind will be on those sausage and egg (and bacon) butties!!! Wonder what the w-e-a-t-h-e-r will be doing? modelmaniac[6]

11ish for me too, is the cafe easy to find? modelmaniac[6]

hi mate, you aint missed anything. The clumber meet is planned for next sunday, the 24th. cheers modelmaniac[6]

Just finished my ta01 scooby, ready for the upcoming clumber meet. Going to give my Storm a maiden run, now that i have changed the speedo and pinion. Then its off to my LHS wednesday for a couple more stick packs (just in case!) and then its just a matter of shrinking all my gear to fit it into my real car!!! Hows everyone else doing? modelmaniac[6]

Hi, so i just tighten it as much as i can? (without overtightening!) is that not too tight though? cheers modelmaniac[6]

Hi all, finished my tao1 rebuild, but not sure how much to tighten the ball diff. I have fitted ball bearings and is running a stock 27turn motor, and seems fine but how do i check if i have tightened the ball diff enough? cheers modelmaniac[6]

Ill give the maps/autoroute stuff a look and hopefully get there around 11ish? Cheers for the directions guys. Look out for a white Rover 200, laden to the brim with tamiya goodness! modelmaniac[6]

ive never been, but im def comin to this one. Not sure about how to get to clumber though, anybody got a map? directions etc? Im driving from Derby Cheers modelmaniac[6]

There seems loads of interest in this, im well chuffed! [] modelmaniac[6]

hi mate, cheers for the help! Swapped the rear wishbones over and hey presto, the wheelbase is spot on!! Kind regards modelmaniac[6]

hi all, i recently bought a used ta01 chassis and have just finished rebuilding/regreasing it. The thing is, the shell i was going to use is predrilled for a tt01, not that i have any problem making more holes, but the wheelbase is different. The wheelbase from my shells are about 2" longer than my chassis, so i looked closer and found out i have a ta01 with a manta ray chassis tub. I have an original ta01 chassis and tub on my shelf (f150) so lined both up and there is a def 2" difference. So what shells do fit my tao1/manta ray? or do i try and get hold of a shorter tub? cheers Modelmaniac[6]

not sure if i repeat what my missus calls them! [:$] modelmaniac[6]

Hi mate, i have a 16t pinion in my Rising Storm, fits fine. Its made by carson, though i cant remember the part number. Its steel, rather than aluminium, so very strong. I got one from my local hobby shop for £3. Do you live in the uk? Modelmaniac[6]

Im raring to go! Going over some of my runners and everything is fine and dandy, may pick up some more stick packs from my LHS before the day. I really cant wait [] modelmaniac[6]

All sorted now, very confusing pic in my manual but fixed now! Cheers modelmaniac[6]

Well ive found something out. While checking through some manuals on here, i looked at the ta01 Escort (58112), and the part in question in seen on section 5. Its SA4, and is called the DRIVE GEAR and fits next to the spur gear. The strange thing is, its shown in my manual (ta01 F150) very differently.The DRIVE GEAR is not shown at all, or mentioned in the back pages. So is the DRIVE GEAR SA4 only used on certain ta01 models? Cheers Modelmaniac[6]