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by vmt79
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: Marui Forum
Topic: Getting Big Bear running again
Replies: 8
Views: 184

Re: Getting Big Bear running again

There is 2 versions of the chassis. The V1 was not intended for 7.2V stick packs (it was for 6V packs, so too tight for 134 mm packs) and the Big Bear exclusively used the V2 version of the chassis (V1 was for the first gen of the Super Wheelies). Yes, this I knew that there are two versions. What ...
by vmt79
Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: Marui Forum
Topic: Getting Big Bear running again
Replies: 8
Views: 184

Re: Getting Big Bear running again

I have some Lipo stick packs 134 mm long (at the longest area) which fits all my vintage cars without any single modifications to the chassis, and it's working for my Big Bear as well... Ok a 134 mm still fits your chassis. Is it very tight? I think there is some variation in different chassis. I j...
by vmt79
Tue Feb 13, 2024 3:33 pm
Forum: Marui Forum
Topic: Getting Big Bear running again
Replies: 8
Views: 184

Re: Getting Big Bear running again

Good project you've got going! Big Bears are great fun and at times frustrating. It was my only non-racing car in the eighties and good fun to bring along for holiday trips when there were no tracks around. Thanks for your reply. Yes, it is a fun car. It's my only proper RC car I have got and build...
by vmt79
Mon Feb 12, 2024 7:30 am
Forum: Marui Forum
Topic: Getting Big Bear running again
Replies: 8
Views: 184

Getting Big Bear running again

Hi! I have an old Big Bear I built in 1990. It has been standing for years. I'm now going to run it again. I bought a new 7,2V NiMH battery stick pack for it. However, when trying it to the car's battery compartment it didn't fit. It's longer than the compartment by about half a centimeter. The batt...

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