Reversing Problems

[chrisw2k5]

Do you guys have problems going into reverse? Whenever i try to put it in reverse, i have to hit the throttle a couple of times befor it acctually goes into reverse. Also it sometimes surges forward when i try to back the car up. Would this maybe be a problem with the FET?

[Rhialto]

You need to get used to... I had same problem then I read in the manual (have you?) that when car is in forward and you go reverse it will act as a stop (no reverse). You release and then reverse again and now it will reverse.

[firebird74]

If you hit the reverse to fast it may not go

[jeremyk2111]

mine does the same thing but it seems ok

[chrisw2k5]

Thanks for the help.

Its just fricken annoying, especially when your trying to back up just a little, and the dang thing jerks forward...especially if you cant go forward anymore or you'll get stuck

[Acura]

Yeah Dude Thats Normal All My Xmods Are Like That Except For My Civic

[adam]

yup mine does the same to me on both of my cars

[Numbchux]

that's how all nicer ESCs work. it helps avoid damage to the ESC/FET, or the motor. if it is moving at all, it brakes (maybe you've seen the light kit, actually has brake lights).

the motor has to be completely stopped in order to actually get it to reverse the rotation.

if you're used to driving cheaper R/Cs that allow you to throw it in reverse to do crazy maneauvers or just stop fast, it does take some time to get used to. but any high-end radio system will have this feature.


so yes....thats how it's supposed to work