Tiny Racing (Turbo Racing 1/76) Part 3 - Stuck Steering/Maintenance

[@MakerFabio]

thanks god you made this video I was not figuring out where the little springs where coming from

[@simplyatomic]

😀

[@renekatuin]

Little tip for the front wheels. You can get them of the axle (pull carefully). Then you can deep clean, and lube the axel and knuckle. I use silicone spray for that. Push wheels back on axles (carefully, you hear little clicks when it snaps in place). Re-assemble the car. Now, to make it really smooth, you take a multi tool with a roundisch tool in it. Spin it on low speed, and lightly hold the front wheel on it, so it starts spinning. Do this for both front wheels. ( Not the backwheels!). This will make the front wheels run smoother then from factory. If you like, I could make a video of the procedure. Regards, Rene

[@simplyatomic]

That's a good one! Understand what you're saying. Since there is a need to be "careful" removing wheels from the axle (and re-sitting it back till hearing the "click"), a video highlighting this procedure would be great. Definitely would help the community! Cheers

[@renekatuin]

@@simplyatomic hi. I created the video for the front wheels. Hope you like it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnmVmnqojb2obs0 Apologies for the video quality. It's my first time doing something like this. Next time I'll use tweezers 😂

[@simplyatomic]

@@renekatuin 🤣 thanks for the vid, looks good to me!

[@georgivoyvodov1123]

For this procedure I am using a Dremell electric tool to "warm up" the front wheels. After couple of minutes the front wheels are ready to fly ;-) Some of my TR bugs came with over tighten front wheels and rolling on the road was funny and shaky. Now all they run well.

[@perreyalsdam7994]

Thank You for making and upload this video. I struggled with one of my cars, actually the same color as the one in this video, so I had to disassemble it. And I really should now better. Of course I messed up and ended up with a some small pieces I did not now where or how to fit. Luckily I had seen Your video, and I watch it several times again. I did not notice the small springs when disassembling so they were both gone. I found one stuck on the magnet beside the motor but the other was missing, but luck was on my side so I found it on the floor. And now the little fellows back on the track thanks to Your video.

[@simplyatomic]

You're welcome 😊 Glad to hear that the car is back on the track and all's good!

[@thebandit1324]

@@simplyatomic Hey mate any idea what you call that gear at the steering rack ? you know the one thats a v shape of looks like its cut at an 90 degree angle ?

[@simplyatomic]

@@thebandit1324 No idea what's it called. It looks like a normal gear but only a quarter of it. 🤷‍♂️

[@PERTHWESTOZRC]

Just the video I was looking for, thanks for sharing

[@simplyatomic]

No problem! Hope it helps 😃

[@georgivoyvodov1123]

One of my Mini Coopers have a weird problem. After some racing the steering stuck again. After the maintenance you've shown in this video it is bac on the road but after some time it is stucked again and again. So I've reached the conclusion to order and replace entire steering assembly. Hope with the new parts to resolve that very unusual malfunction . I have 17 Turbo racing cars and have such a problem with just one. We'll see when the parts come from China.

[@simplyatomic]

17 that's a lot 😍.. 1 out of 17 is not bad! Hopefully the new parts resolve it. Anyway, while waiting, maybe you wanna check the motor for the steering (see if there are any dust/dirt; check if it "gear" on it is not too loose; press down the motor to the chassis to make sure the contact is fine).

[@georgivoyvodov1123]

@@simplyatomic Immediately after purchasing my TR "bugs" I am doing one useful procedure : gluing with a little drop of silicone glue the both motors to make sure the are solidly flatted to the shasy and to prevent any movement and full contact with the gears. I found the problem with that Mini : The fan gear have couple of teeth damaged , and every time I pull steering to full right direction it got stacked . The new fan gears are on the way, so soon the little bug will be in perfect health ;-) And by the way - I am racing my TR bugs ONLY on my micro drome, not on the floor or outdoors. For outdoors I have another scale vehicles ;-)

[@OneLivingLife]

Great video. but my C82 steering wheels seem to be stuck frequently and mostly towards one side. I have opened and cleaned every part and put it back. Yet the problem persists.

[@simplyatomic]

Thanks! Maybe you can try to "deep cleaning the front assembly (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnmVmnqojb2obs0)" If still persists, I'm guessing it could be worn out if you run it often.

[@grisinus]

hi, I have a problem with my mini. After a few days the car steers more to the left than to the right. It's not a problem with the steering trimmer on the remote control. I tried cleaning and there was actually a bit of dust but the problem remained. what can it be?

[@grisinus]

I solved the problem! I removed the front wheels from the axle and there was dust and hair. After cleaning and reassembling all Is OK again!

[@simplyatomic]

Hi, sorry to miss your post. Glad you solved the issue!

[@SteppingR]

that mount holder works only 4 mini or 4 all cars ? thanks 4 share STL !

[@simplyatomic]

You're welcome. Its for the mini. The newer cars are longer but can't confirm this as I do not have them.

[@SteppingR]

@@simplyatomic ty

[@superpela1]

That's a good video. Where did you get the tiny racing case where you put the chasis? Thanks.

[@simplyatomic]

Thanks! The "case" was 3D printed. You can download it from www.thingiverse.com/thing:4733866

[@superpela1]

Thanks man i appreciated, i will print it today . I am working on my own race track i will post video as soon as i get it done.

[@simplyatomic]

@@superpela1 Welcome! Can't wait to see it!

[@nobocks]

Hi there ! I own a C72and i wonder if you can just remove only the wheel whitout dissassemble the whole thing. There is no video on this procedure ( just chinese one with no voice ) because they are not rolling free because full of dust and stuff and the car go a little bit slower has usual.

[@simplyatomic]

Hi, have not tried pulling off just the wheel. But @renekatuin posted that he deep clean and lube the front axle by removing the wheel. He also posted a video on how he did it ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnmVmnqojb2obs0 ) . Btw, this was for the older model not the C72, but I guess it should be identical.

[@nobocks]

@@simplyatomic Yeah i finally did it after finding another video using a flat screw driver to make the wheel pop off and the axle is too big to be bent. When you want to put back the front wheels you need a tiny bit a metal to put it inside the front and push the axel then push back the wheel. Lot's of dust and tiny hairs, now my car run like a charm again. I wonder if i can 3d print some wheels to make it drift like the c64 but without any gyro. Gonna try this week if i got some time.

[@simplyatomic]

@@nobocks That's great! Should be tough without a gyro but why not!

[@TwntyUp]

my steering is stuck and I can’t figure it out, took it apart but have yet to get it to turn consistently…it’s new

[@simplyatomic]

since its new, there shouldn't be any dust/dirt. try checking the transmitter steering trim, make sure its at its center point and redo it.

[@marq74]

Where can I get that pit box?

[@simplyatomic]

Are u referring to this - www.thingiverse.com/thing:4733866

[@RobertDusina]

Any chance that I could buy one of those repair rigs off of you? I’m also in Singapore.

[@simplyatomic]

Hi there, do drop me an email. Address can be found in the Channel -> About section.

[@JohnLee-od4rr]

Thank you for your video, could you please send the file of the box to me, thank you

[@simplyatomic]

You're welcome. You can download it from www.thingiverse.com/thing:4733866

[@JohnLee-od4rr]

@@simplyatomic Thank you very much

[@simplyatomic]

@@JohnLee-od4rr :)

[@GundamDroid]

Are you still making custom car body to sell?

[@simplyatomic]

Custom body, think you're looking for D1MRC

[@GundamDroid]

@@simplyatomic thank you

[@wallacefgn]

Mine stopped working, I put it to charge on the controller, but it's not picking up charge. Neither on the controller nor via the USB cable. It's not turning on the light. It has been unused for a long time. Was it the battery? When I plug the USB cable into the cell phone source, it emits a very quick flash of light and goes out. It's not working. Help!

[@simplyatomic]

Sounds like battery issue. If you don't use it for a long time, and the battery is left uncharged, it might drop too low causing the battery to fail. Try charging it awhile on a USB charger, sometimes this might "wake" it up. But be sure not to leave it unattended when its charging!

[@wallacefgn]

@@simplyatomic Okay...I'll try. Thanks

[@TheGroundtube]

Hello! i need your held! Me and my brother brought a TR C72 and its amazing. However, we have a problem with the cars, when we turn all to the right the car makes a spin. I already cleaned bur the problem didnt disapear! Any ideas? Thank you a lot.

[@simplyatomic]

Hi there! Base on what you've posted, I would: 1. Check that the front tires are rotating freely by spinning it and see if there is any binding. If yes, check out mini rc channel video ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnmVmnqojb2obs0 ) on how to clean it (also check the rear axle too) . 2. Try running it without using the body. If it turns well, the tires might be touching the body. Hope either would solve the issue. Cheers

[@danielhuvelmeyer334]

Hello, my car is not going straight. I can trim it, but then the left and right are not the same. If I dismantle the car and let the servo turn off and then put everything back together in a straight line - it just won't go straight. I have no idea what else to do. Do you have any ideas? Greetings Daniel

[@simplyatomic]

Hi, if there is no binding on the servo, there might be some dirt build up or dust/hair in the front wheel pins. Check out mini rc channel video ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnmVmnqojb2obs0 ) on how to clean it (also check the rear axle too) .

[@danieltownsend1017]

How can l get a work tray like that?

[@simplyatomic]

You'll need to 3D print it. You can get the STL file from www.thingiverse.com/thing:4733866

[@thetom4679]

How bill with GTR r35

[@simplyatomic]

Sorry don't understand the question

[@filsdedieu100]

Thanks :-)

[@simplyatomic]

You're welcome!

[@沈士傑-x2r]

NICE

[@simplyatomic]

Thanks!