Review: Muscle Machines R/C

Namuna · Post by **Namuna** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:18 am

I heard they used a motor for steering so I got curious...

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SilentWolv · Post by **SilentWolv** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:38 am

Mine pulls to the left with the trim adjusted all the way. It seems to have way too much oversteer with the weight of that motor over the frt tires. Dissapointed, but its one of the coolest looking cars I have though. (met red w/black stripes)

Namuna · Post by **Namuna** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:18 am

How do ya figure the steering motor is over the front tires? I took up-close pics of the innards, it's pretty clear that the steering Motor is DEAD center under the PCB board and between the front and back wheels.

I gotta see if I have a TINY ass screwdriver, the PCB has a Pot adjustment I'll probably try playing with it.

SilentWolv · Post by **SilentWolv** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:25 am

By "that motor" I meant the big plastic engine sticking out of the hood. It seems to hurt the car balance and center of gravity.

Namuna · Post by **Namuna** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:52 am

Oh, you're talking about the blower. It's centered on the hood, how would it affect steering.

I just tried running the chassis, no body...Same situation.

sessiz · Post by **sessiz** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 7:00 am

Check the knuckles namuna. I'm figuring the way they put the pin in is the reason for horrible steering. I had my car for about 2 hrs before I returned it.

noxorc · Post by **noxorc** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 11:26 am

so what do I do? I really only want it for the body style. '66 stang.
lot of money for just one body shell.

Oh, what to do.....hmmm

-nox

payaso · Post by **payaso** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:50 pm

On your shot of under the body, it looks like it's a plastic body.. Is it?

silla

sessiz · Post by **sessiz** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 4:18 pm

Yeah it's plastic. The bodies look good but the mechanics pissed me off nice like.

Namuna · Post by **Namuna** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 6:28 pm

I'm afraid I can't answer any questions, sessiz's avatar has me hypnotized.

noxorc · Post by **noxorc** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 9:12 pm

Namuna wrote:I'm afraid I can't answer any questions, sessiz's avatar has me hypnotized.

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skylinebob · Post by **skylinebob** » Sun Aug 24, 2003 9:44 pm

i think there just drag racers but if u can change steering moters, try a zz nx moter if u want to checkout the cars go to http://www.musclemachines.com/mm/scalep ... 20Machines copy an past it

hogjowlz · Post by **hogjowlz** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 9:16 am

im telling you guys this until you start to listen. 90% of all steering issues have absolutly nothing to do with the front end it has to do with a lose wheel that doesnt move with the axle causing the car to move in an arc instead of a straight line.

Namuna · Post by **Namuna** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 9:23 am

Hmmmm, them fronts wheels definitely got play.

What's the best way to tighten up the slack Hog?

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 9:24 am

I agree with you Hog. I've been pulling my wheels off, and crimping the end of the axle with some wire cutters, so that it is flat, and doesn't break free after you glue it back on.

But since I haven't tried the MM cars, and these guys have, and also since it is a different steering system, maybe these cars are part of the other 10%.

**EDIT: Namuna, I believe Hog was refering to the rear axle. Correct me if I'm wrong, Hog.

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