R1 Phoenix
never even been in a BEC before buying this one. There's a lot of drive train shunt. generally it's quiet moving forwards but in reverse
the box makes a hell of racket, like a tin of ball bearings!
From what I've read it's installed correctly, the selector arm is at the back and reverse switch on the near side of the car.
I aslo read about all the issues with them. Doesn't appear to have leaked any oil, bottom of the tunnel is panelled in. So is this a common
thing to be noisy in reverse but forward being better?
looking at probably changing the bearings shortly. The rear prop feels slightly loose
Yep it's normal, it's the straight cut gears that makes it noises I believe
Mines not bad to be honest but I hardly have to use reverse which is good
this isn't a straight cut gear noise, it's a f*cked noise i'm sure!
Maybe upload a video of the noise, mines kinda grumbles as I use it in reverse
Have you checked the oil level?
mmm, could do. Haven't checked oil levels as the builder didn't have the forethought to place an opening to view the plug. It doesn't leak, rather there's no evidence of any leaks, it's a flat bottomed/sealed tunnel car. If there was a leak would be obvious.
Perhaps it doesn't leak because there's no oil in it, hence the noise..
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Originally posted by amalyos
Perhaps it doesn't leak because there's no oil in it, hence the noise..