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Dismantling to get to the problem was only 2 screws; IDK if it's clear in the photo, but only one of the five screws holding the drive cup on was still present - and that was pretty loose

I think the problem is that if they're nipped up correctly, the far end fouls the bearing, creating drag or even locking the drive up, so they _have_ to a bit loose. I fitted new screws with blue threadlock, and refitted the (5) existing screws in the other side too.

Finally done then - apart from driving it in the snow. We did have a bit yesterday, but TBH it was more like a few mm of really fine hail & only lasted on surfaces that were already dry & below frezing, the grass was pretty wet  

I'm glad you found the problem!
At least it was a easy fix.

Speaking of snow, we got the first real snowfall today.
Last week was cold with -10 most nights and just a tiny bit snow to just cover the grounds.
Snow stopped when I took this picture, but started a few minutes after again.
I want to drive something on the outside, but I'm bit ill so I have to rest today.

Finally got a snow pic


 

Rooohhh I love it.

It is right at home in the snow 

Did you test it?

Just 5-10m, took the photo on max. zoom & drove it back again

Now sold on eBay ... but every sale is a recruiting opportunity for TamiyaBase.com, I always try to put in some sort of freebie in every parcel

Woo. That's a nice idea Jonny. 

indeed, even i would feel sad to let this gem go

This project continues apace


M-06S chassis with narrowed wheels & Scorcher front tyres:




Bed cut out of body, along with "rubber" trim for sunroof:




"Glass" cut in three areas - sunroof removed, small section of driver window (so it looks open), and area under rear window:




I wanted to improve the rear lights, there's an excellent set on Shapeways (clear, with LED holder inboard so painting them appropriately gives a solid back, correct shape clear lens & hidden wiring ) but Shapeways (beyond the designers control, I know) costs and the associated costs have got totally absurd now: 20 actual cost + 5% "processing" + 10 "expedited" post, and then another 20% VAT on top of all of that, plus (apparently) 6% duty, and 12 UPS handling fee, for a grand total of 51 Unless they start making stuff in the UK and reduce the post cost I'll have to do without ... enough whining - I'll attempt it myself so I trimmed the existing "lights" ... lots more to do but I know at least that much had to come off ...






Will probably drop the body a bit lower than this, I did want it to look like it could be off road capable, but it's never going to be with those tyres