Gingerlips 2 Posted July 30, 2020 Hi there I'm new to site. I'm just getting back into rc cars again and I bought the cool looking subaru brat. But I'm kind of regretting buying this model as I'm having major problems with the front uprights. They keep separating and th wheels fall off. I've bought two sets already and I've got a third ready to put on. I was just wondering it there was an upgraded part or a single piece part to replace it with. As this problem is getting me annoyed now. Please see picture this is the same on both sides happened at the same time both fell off and it rolled to a stop.... Any ides would be excellent thanks in advance..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted July 30, 2020 You could try JB Weld as a 'glue' (it's a 2-part metal paste) It's not a new problem More here 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerlips 2 Posted July 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, TWINSET said: You could try JB Weld as a 'glue' (it's a 2-part metal paste) It's not a new problem More here Thanks for advise..... I'll get some straight away. Would you suggest roughing the outside up and spreading a small amount around the outside or just a small ball of it in the shaft.... I'm thinking a small amount round the outside. After a bit of keying up for it to grip to. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4681 Posted July 30, 2020 Here's my fix: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted July 30, 2020 That's a common fail in the new version. I've yet to see that happening with the original part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9325 Posted July 31, 2020 I fixed mine with Araldite (2-part epoxy). Clean up the hole and the splines, shouldn't need much roughing as the splines will grip the epoxy. IIRC I just spread a bit inside the hole and then pushed in the axle. Remember to clean off any excess on the machined axle shaft before it dries, or your bearings won't go back on. As has been said, this is a very common problem with the re-re and a shame Tamiya didn't address it with an updated part Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyabigstuff 832 Posted July 31, 2020 Try a permanent type thread lock such as Loctite 270. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzalene 171 Posted July 31, 2020 rcmojo on youtube shows how to fix this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBlz 21 Posted September 30, 2020 I have not experienced that (yet) but do have a question on how part C11 fits in the rear wheels. It feels a bit sloppy with too much play. Anyone have thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juggular 4964 Posted September 30, 2020 You can use washers for that. But you have to see carefully how it will affect the dog bone. Just watch out for the room for the dog bone. Binding is bad, so is falling out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBlz 21 Posted October 22, 2020 Built this for my granddaughter and while it's fun it certainly doesn't have a sturdy feel like my buggies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerlips 2 Posted October 22, 2020 Yeah it's not the best I was a bit dissapointed in it to tell you the truth... Looks the business but it's very fragile... Specially the front hubs..... My sons lunchbox is great he's bashed that about and not a single problem.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites