MAD RAT Noob

[gargreen7]

Hey guys, just got my first RC, got myself a Ansmann Mad Rat just for fun and a bit of bashing.

im a total noob and dont know the the thing inside out. im wanting to make the car a bit better and upgrade some parts.

i've already got some harder springs all round and ordered some new bumpers but what else will i need?

the more simple you can make the answer the better untill i get some knowledge on RC. links would be real helpful too

thanks guys

[budgio]

Howdy & welcome
The 1st thing i,d upgrade would be a full bearing set.

http://www.rcbearings.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_59&products_id=590

[gargreen7]

Thanks for getting back to me, how would i go about fitting them? i had a little look for a guide but couldnt find much

[wayne]

Thanks for getting back to me, how would i go about fitting them? i had a little look for a guide but couldnt find much
i think there is a downlaodable manual ....its not hard fella

[gargreen7]

another thing.....what do they actually do :wub

[kedal]

You can check my blog, I talk about hop up, setting...

[gargreen7]

Thanks. If it's that link in your sig it all comes up in French

[ben44]

The first is to putt the ball bering, and after the shock.

You can take tires from losi or proline, they are better from the mad rat.

[JCJC]

another thing.....what do they actually do :wub

they make the bits spin easier, motor works less hard, less heat, batteries last longer - longer runs. cannot believe these cars do not come with the bearings.
Uncle Nick he will sort you out with the Battleaxe you will see, take out the bushings and put in the bearings, lots of smiles :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

onlyhalfabottleofgoodspanishredsofartonight:thumbs up::thumbsup:

[Battle_axe]

they make the bits spin easier, motor works less hard, less heat, batteries last longer - longer runs. cannot believe these cars do not come with the bearings.
Uncle Nick he will sort you out with the Battleaxe you will see, take out the bushings and put in the bearings, lots of smiles :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

onlyhalfabottleofgoodspanishredsofartonight:thumbs up::thumbsup:

Yes we will sort him out where you baced buddy? Bearings first then think about the shocks :)

Carl

[dapanz]

if you want to just have fun, bearing and shocks will be enough. if you want to start racing you need to upgrade a little more your Mad Rat and work on differential, weights, turnbuckles, electronics (esc, motor and servo) and tires. what is granted is that you've bought a great car perfect for fun and racing.

[gargreen7]

thanks or all the comments guys, been a great help. im based just outside of Cardiff South Wales, I've been doing a bit of reading and i understand that the "T Piece" is a weak point and there are carbon upgrades. where abouts would this T Piece be on the car ?

[kedal]

The T piece is under the rear end.

My blog is in french, yes, I'm a french :) You can see pictures and link.

My must have hop up for bashing is :

-bearing ball set
-alloy shock (kyosho, asso, losi, TQ... whatever)
-better tire front and rear

My must have hop up for racing is :

-the same for bashing plus :
-TC models 22mm turnbuckle and ball end set
-optional motor plate
-b-fast diff kit
-double dee's rear tire and groovy front tire (Jconcept)
-alloy hexagone for wheel

Choose what to buy if you want to bash or race :)

[gargreen7]

i just got a translator for google chrome so now i can read everything. you dont happen to have a link for the t piece do you ?

[kedal]

Here is the T piece (carbon hop up)

http://www.teamcracing.net/member/43185/gallery/594934_tu0239.jpg

Everything you need can be found here :

http://www.tcmodels.net/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=71&category_id=49&page=shop.browse&limitstart=0&limit=50

[gargreen7]

everyones such a massive help on this forum, thanks so much !

[kedal]

you're welcome :)
ask anything you want :)

[nicefrog]

Depending on when the car was made the T piece might not be an issue, the newer cars are much stronger then the earlier ones were. Positronics must have seen at least 50 packs and thousands of laps and jumps and hasn't broken a single part ever. But get the bearings for sure

[gargreen7]

the bearings have been ordered up, along with harder springs, new bumper and motor casing (just incase parts) my friends all bash with nitro and my oh my the break alot, im hoping to get the mad rat to a standard so it can keep up with them

[jflaci]

How can I know which type I have?
Where does the older type break?
Do you have any photos?

L

[gargreen7]

you're welcome :)
ask anything you want :)

is there a UK site i could order from? delivery is 4 times the price of the part

[kedal]

Just ask :)

http://www.fusionhobbies.com/


The T piece broke here :

At bottom/right, not really broken, but the piece usyally broke here.
You cant see if you have the last T piece or not... just hope to not broke it.


http://img.over-blog.com/600x450/1/93/00/26/SDC10435.JPG


You can also make a alloy reinforcement piece :

http://img.over-blog.com/600x450/1/93/00/26/SDC10906.JPG

[nicefrog]

the bearings have been ordered up, along with harder springs, new bumper and motor casing (just incase parts) my friends all bash with nitro and my oh my the break alot, im hoping to get the mad rat to a standard so it can keep up with them

It should be able to beat any bashing spec nitro powered truck/car around a track right now. Since it's more or less a race buggy with a few cheap parts put on it

[gargreen7]

broke the T piece the first time i've driven it hard today. good job i already had one on order

[kedal]

Ouch !
Hope you order more than one :)

[ben44]

I never broke mine and i do niear 10 pack ...