Re: Why is the kitbot chassis bowing in horribly
 

we did put grease on it, i'm not sure what type (not WD-40), is a blue jelly colored grease from motormaster

Re: Why is the kitbot chassis bowing in horribly
 

we got the can type, do you suggest we just finish off half a can in each gearbox?
:p

how quite is your jelly-filled gearbox? how tasty?

-Leav

Re: Why is the kitbot chassis bowing in horribly
 

Problem was solved. I think they mounted the top bar to tightly and forced it on like that. It is now a nice looking chasis from which we shall practice driving with.

Re: Why is the kitbot chassis bowing in horribly
 

Did lithium grease come with the kit? If so, what does it look like ? =/

Re: Why is the kitbot chassis bowing in horribly
 

No sorry, it was not included in the kit. You should probably pick up a tube at your local hardware store

Re: Why is the kitbot chassis bowing in horribly
 

You can also find lithium grease in your local autoparts store and auto sections of Kmart, Walmart and other similar stores.

Re: Why is the kitbot chassis bowing in horribly
 

Noise in the KOP gearbox is also do to the fact that the retaining rings on the motor shafts grind on the second 50T gear. If you open the gearbox after you've run it under power you'll see a groove in the gear. The ring is harder and will cut away at the gear, robbing you of power and make a horrible sound. Try carefully grinding the diameter of the retaining ring so it clears the the gear.

Re: Why is the kitbot chassis bowing in horribly
 

same thign has happened to us~ we cut some angled aluminum brackets to give some extra support