adzam

no probs dave, just a couple hints m8

first of all i would replace the spring on the brake rod, teh brakes are not very good, replace it with a short peice of fuel line, gives a much better control. secondly i would remove all servo`s and put a layer of insulating tape around the seam of teh servo`s where the two halves join, this will prevent a lot of water getting in .
and i would highly recomend a 6v hump pack nicad for the sevo`s. very well spenty and should last a good 4-5 hours .

other than that , just aim to get it as dirty as possible

lookin forward to seeing some pics

ADZ..

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Dave

Hi ye i have noticed the batteries dont last very long , so i will get a bigger battery pack. Have you come across any other problems with the mta4 that i should watch out for, Cheers Dave

PS. how do i post pictures?????????????

adzam

hi dave,
not really problems only things that have broken over time,

I would keep a spare lower wishbone in your toolbox, after doing 20 feet jumps for nearly an hour, a small glancig blow by a 2 inch stone wiped out my lower arm ( the lower arms are the same for the front or rear about £8 for a set)

also , if you haven`t done so already i would purchase a cordless drill for starting, in bith mine and a friends mta4 after a few runs the fuel soaks the pull cord and teh knowt slips , then the cord comes right out, starting with a drill is fasster and easier anyway.

Do NOT !! strip the gear box unless essential, the drive cups for the front to rear propshats are VERY TIGHT and have loctite on them , making them impossible to remove with cutting.

other wise keep it clean and a drop of oil on the bearings after cleaning .and it should be very reliable and give no probs,.

the brake is not very good, but the fuel line tip i gave you earlier will make a difference.

LASTLY !!!!1 after every run , go round and check teh security of ALL nuts and bolts, add thread lock to the ones that go into metal.

also check wheel nuts are tight regularly when running, they DO come slack afetr a short period.

Adz..

P.S look HERE to find out how to upload pics.

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Dave

Hi , do you have a reliable hobby shop that you use for your spares for the MTA4? As i have lost the Front Drive Input Cup (part number - PD1465) , its the grub nut with the pin on the end of it so now its only running rear wheel drive and i cant find anywhere that stocks them. Any Idea's? As i cant play with it until i replace it. Cheers Dave

adzam

try www.modelsport.co.uk

might be better giving them a phone, but out of hours there`s loads to look at in the online catalogue

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Phoenix

if its just the grub screw you lost just go to your local diy shop and find a grub that fits

Dave

hi dude cheers got the screw from modelsport loving the truck just had to order new shocks as they kept on popping out when jumping so i have ordered some metal 1s, just another little thing have you had any problem jumping as it seems 2 be nose heavy, even when accellerating in the air 2 bring the noise up it does not seem 2 work, is there a trick, Cheers Dave

adzam

hi dave, it can take a bit of practice, but try `blipping` the throttle on take off, i havent experienced nose heavy dive, more like `on the roof landings`

just takes practice m8. metals shocks are a good idea, as soon as the threads strip on the plastic shockies they will `pop` more and more often .

have a look on ebay there`s quite a few bits and bobs out there if you want to mod it up,
and also there is a mod up kit available. Hop up kit

cheers

Adz..

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Dave

cheers dude i just bought these 2day of ebay they seem quite cheap i think they are the right size, he said they where 4" long and thats what my standards 1s measured let me know what you think 2 these, Cheers Dave
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...946869277&rd=1

adzam

yeah same as the ones i have bud