Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / November 2003

I have one, and the problem I had was stripping out spur gears.  THis
creates a problem since you have to dissasemble the whole 3-speed
tranny to replace one gear.  It is also extremely hard to fit new
engines into this car.  The only other option is the OS 21-RG.  I hate
this constraint, but other than that, its an awsome truck.
Just my 2cents,
-Zach

Yea, the 2 link suspension system is made of a flat plastic torsion link.
Under "heavy" loads the links bow. This either causes the drive shafts to
bind or fall out, depending on which way they bow. You will notice the RCX
edition chassis has an aluminum bar running the length of the torsion link
to counter-act this problem.

MT Man

Supposedly, the plastic suspension components get too flexible over
time, causing the "dog bone" driveshafts to pop out. Fortunately, the
dog bones are sealed entirely in a plastic tube, so you're not likely
to lose them.

The inaugral issue of RC Driver has a Mad Force hop-up article; it
includes a brace designed to stiffen the plastic suspension and
prevent over-flexing.

Rick R.