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TOPIC: Conrod Issue |
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| googley
May 31, 2005
8:06:58 PM
Entry #: 874170
| I was told that one of the main problems with the Mega M12 Legal Race is a weak conrod
are these sold in the online store???
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| googley
June 2, 2005
6:42:01 PM
Entry #: 878369
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| Eric G
June 2, 2005
7:25:43 PM
Entry #: 878434
| Yeah they're on the online store. Part Number 202037. Don't forget there's a member discount.
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| googley
June 2, 2005
8:58:38 PM
Entry #: 878541
| when i type that into the search it shows me Head gaskets
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| googley
June 2, 2005
8:59:24 PM
Entry #: 878543
| when i type that into the search it shows me Head gaskets
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| Eric G
June 3, 2005
12:25:55 AM
Entry #: 878802
| oops, sorry mean 202027. You can also search for Conrod and it will pop up.
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| Marcio
June 3, 2005
12:24:38 PM
Entry #: 879525
| forgive my ignorance, but what is a weak conrod?
thanks!
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| Eric G
June 3, 2005
1:10:48 PM
Entry #: 879650
| The Conrod is the connecting rod of the engine. It is not uncommon to have to replace a conrod in any engine. It's jsut for some reason, the ones on the Mega 12 need to be replaced more often. From what i understand there is a new conrod in the works that should eliminate the problem. THe manual recommends changing it every 5-8 hours of runtime, but the current trend is 2 hours at most. However, there are some guys, like Andy, that haven't suffered any conrod failure and have at least 5-6 hours on it. SO take it as you will. Mine is getting to about 2 hours on it, so we'll see how long it goes.
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| Eric G
June 7, 2005
9:29:04 AM
Entry #: 884564
| For those considering the Mega but are a little hesitant due to conrod failure, the new batch of engines will have a new conrod that has fixed the problem. The rod alone will also be available for those of you with the engines already.
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| CJ
June 7, 2005
10:10:47 AM
Entry #: 884656
| If i were driving and the conrod broke while the car was running would it could it cause anymore damage??????
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| Eric G
June 7, 2005
11:22:02 AM
Entry #: 884814
| It could cause major damage, or it could cause no other damage. It's pretty random. It could cscratch the sleeve so you'd have to replace that too. I've even seen pictures of engines (not the mega) with a broken conrod sticking out of the side of the crankcase. It kinda depends on your luck
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| CJ
June 7, 2005
12:56:30 PM
Entry #: 885047
| So do you guys play it safe and replace it before it breaks or do you wait until it breaks????
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| CJ
June 7, 2005
12:57:48 PM
Entry #: 885050
| Also when do they think that this new stronger conrod will come out?????
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| Eric G
June 7, 2005
1:03:04 PM
Entry #: 885067
| You'd want to change it before it breaks. The new batch of engines reportedly has them already. It's on it's way along with the conrods.
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| CJ
June 7, 2005
1:10:49 PM
Entry #: 885088
| Are you saying that Serepnt already has developed these engines and if i were to buy them from Andy today i would get the engine with the new stronger conrod???
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| Eric G
June 7, 2005
1:25:41 PM
Entry #: 885123
| Is anyone else having trouble understanding what I'm saying?
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| CJ
June 7, 2005
1:40:23 PM
Entry #: 885157
| I just dont get what you mean by another "batch"???
When would i be able to buy the engine with the new conrod. Thats all i want to know. Also will the price of this engine with the stronger conrod be the same price as the other??
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| CJ
June 7, 2005
1:41:55 PM
Entry #: 885163
| I just want to know when i would be able to buy the engine with the stronger conrod from Andy
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| dj
June 7, 2005
3:16:35 PM
Entry #: 885351
| in about 2 weeks
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| CJ
June 7, 2005
3:57:15 PM
Entry #: 885437
| Thanks
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| CJ
June 8, 2005
2:02:13 PM
Entry #: 887411
| How long does serpent say these new conrods will last?????
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| CJ
June 8, 2005
7:18:45 PM
Entry #: 888217
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| CJ
June 9, 2005
11:53:03 AM
Entry #: 889684
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| Eric G
June 9, 2005
12:16:40 PM
Entry #: 889748
| There's no answer for you buddy, the engines aren't in the USA yet, so no one has seen them locally. If they got it to the recommended 5-8 hours of life that should be acceptable, We'll have to wait and see. Since you're learning you might want to consider a Novarossi based engine for your first high end engine. It will be a little more maintenance free and prolly a little easier to tune for you. The REX RER 3port is pretty solid as is the Novarossi NSR12. All three of the engines will be give you plenty of power. Probably too much than what you'll be ready for. Are you gonna make it out there this weekend? You should try to go. If I see you, I wouldn't mind helping you a little. Just get those foam tires :) Look for me, I'm the one with the old lady shopping cart. (Trust me, you'll know)
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| CJ
June 9, 2005
1:10:22 PM
Entry #: 889919
| Yah im gonna try and get out there this weekend. But I wasnt planning on getting this engine or the serpent for a while. I Have onley been to the track twice!!!
Plus its REALLY EXPENSIVE and i wont be able to get the money for at least 6 months.
I want to get good with my HPI RS4 and learn with that car before i move up to somthing more serious like the serpent.
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| Eric G
June 9, 2005
1:16:15 PM
Entry #: 889933
| Yeah don't worry. You still have lots to learn. Even though it's an RTR, you can be fast enough to have fun at the races, you just might need to work a little harder. And don't get discouraged about breaking stuff. It happens to EVERYONE, trust me. You just need to work at it. Remember the foam tires. that's where you need to start.
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| Eric G
June 15, 2005
4:59:13 PM
Entry #: 900434
| Hey CJ, is that you that posted on MyTsn how long the conrod would last? Good idea, but that forum is kinda crappy.
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| RoyalPalmrace
June 15, 2005
7:15:05 PM
Entry #: 900681
| Eric knows why the conrods break.. But he said it was a secret.
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| CJ
June 16, 2005
5:44:24 PM
Entry #: 902594
| Yah that was me and your right that forum is really crappy.
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| CJ
June 20, 2005
8:09:55 PM
Entry #: 908078
| Hey DJ you said about 2 weeks and the new conrods would be in its around then and are they in yet?
If they r has anyone used them???
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| dj
June 21, 2005
11:00:34 AM
Entry #: 909006
| guys, i just found out that the new conrods are not in yet. the shippment that came in is of the same stuff. they are still testing the new ones. Sorry, i am as dissappointed as you are.
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| Eric G
June 21, 2005
11:02:42 AM
Entry #: 909015
| OH well. I just got a new rod this week. I gotta change it b4 sunday.
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| CJ
June 21, 2005
7:34:36 PM
Entry #: 910065
| Damn, Do you know when the new ones r coming in???
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| dj
June 21, 2005
8:01:39 PM
Entry #: 910097
| no idea, sorry!!!!!!!!
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