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<r>The time has come. I have 2 red Polaris 700s (maybe one is a 2x...idk), a lil wrangler in Vikings theme, a blue buzz lightyear thing, a gaucho grande restored with toolbox and tools and separate brake pedal, lights, carpet. Dont contact me unless you can pick up and no I'm not parting anything. M...

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<t>The problem I've seen most with the #3 boxes is the plastic rod holding one of the gears in place wears out and allows the gears to slip. There was a mod on the old forum about using some shoulder bolts from Fastenal to mount the gears on. Alternatively there is also some write ups on ...

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<r><QUOTE author="Hak.MX736" post_id="151139" time="1563419360" user_id="16984"><s>[quote=Hak.MX736 post_id=151139 time=1563419360 user_id=16984]</s> By the way do you known anything about wiring that can help me with the esc, brakes and throttle? Thanks either way<EMOJI seq="1f601">😁</EMOJI...

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Start to finish with several long term interruptions, about a year and a half. :lol:

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<r><QUOTE author="Hak.MX736" post_id="151132" time="1563330469" user_id="16984"><s>[quote=Hak.MX736 post_id=151132 time=1563330469 user_id=16984]</s> How do you do the lights<EMOJI seq="1f62f">😯</EMOJI> They are amazing <EMOJI seq="1f609">😉</EMOJI> Perfect music<EMOJI seq=...

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You're going to have to email me with some more info. Sounds like you cooked it but we'll see what we can figure out. Turbotimer @ comcast.net. give me as many details as you can. Check your wiring first. Sounds like something is/was hooked up wrong.

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Does it work in SS mode?

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You lost me at the 12v ESC module and the way the throttle is hooked up.

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I've been running an 18v Gaucho for years with zero issues. Gaucho gear boxes are heftier than the standard power wheels parts and can handle it. You could always look for motors/GB from a Gaucho Super Power. Not sure if they fit without modification but they are even beefier yet.

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<r>The easiest solution in this case would be to remove the rubber from the tires. Increased voltage and increased traction, especially on a soft surface far exceed what the factory built these gearboxes to withstand. If you want speed, traction and power in the grass, <URL url="https://www.youtube....

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<t>With the standard single pedal setup, the 'brakes' are applied when the go pedal is released. With plastic tires on hard surface, this isn't a major issue as the vehicle will skid when the auto brake shorts the motors to ground to stop them. Under certain circumstances however, the wheels will ha...

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<r>What if I said there is one that can do both.... <URL url="https://www.freewebstore.org/cjbperformance/Turbo_Timer_4/p4125412_16292862.aspx"><s>[url]</s><LINK_TEXT text="https://www.freewebstore.org/cjbperform ... 92862.aspx">https://www.freewebstore.org/cjbperformance/Turbo_Timer_4/p4...

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<t>Also, I want to mention that 2019 will be the last year CJB Performance will be in business. At the end of this year I'll be hanging it up. My youngest is almost out of the power wheels game now and it wont be long before all the rides are gone. I do still have boards left for both 18V interface ...

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<t>What will fail? Gears and/or motors is my bet, although not as quickly as putting straight 24v to them. External indicator LEDs should function in SS mode. Battery charge ports on the 18VI are always live in relation to what's hooked up to the battery inputs. You can rig up a few relay...

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Short answer is use at your own risk. It was designed for 12+6. Will it handle 12+12? Maybe. Probably. But I don't publicly recommend it.

Battery saver circuit requires an additional relay. Any SPST or SPDT Bosch style relay will do fine.

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At first it looked like a Peg Ranger but the shifter location is wrong, among other things. Is that an 800 number on that white sticker?

I told Google to search for similar images and it came back with red lawnmowers. :lol:

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<t>Wired has a very valid point. I used a big halogen headlight to load test batteries. One of the old big self contained ones with regular and high beam all in one. With both bulbs on I think it pulled close to 10A. Watch voltage with a meter and it'll be pretty obvious if your battery is at end of...

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But at 36v the motors where smoking lol

:lol: :lol: Saw that coming. Even 24V is pushing it with stock motors.

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This seems like it would work. SW2 will not work unless SW1 is ON. However, if SW2 is in the ON position when SW1 is flipped on, you'll go from 12v to 36V real quick. I suggest making SW2 a momentary pushbutton.

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<t>Maybe I'm missing something but why the regulator? If you're only connected to Battery 2's + and -, you will always have 12V regardless. Your battery 1 relay is switching off because you're pulling off battery 1 ground. Pull all from battery 2 ground. Here's my vision of you...

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<t>I don't remember which wire colors are which but you can replace the thermal breaker with a 30A fuse to ease your trouble shooting. Also always be suspicious of that buss bar the shifter plugs into. Best bet is to isolate one mechanical potential point of failure at a time and work you...

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<t>I have a kid trax firetruck but when one gearbox went out I just swapped them both with new ones I acquired from another member (who come to think of it, I owe a TurboTimer or two in return but I can't remember his name so if you read this, hit me up). Never opened them up to really evaluate the ...

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Welcome. I view this forum solely on desktop. I find it too cumbersome on mobile.

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... if you wanna do it the lazy way... :lol: :lol: kidding. That's a very simple and effective solution that provides the necessary isolation.

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I actually was wondering. Pics?

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<t>I'm not sure this is the right application for a diode since you're trying to avoid voltage drops. While subtle, it's still a drop and will reduce your full charge. Something else to consider may be a relay. I know, relays consume power and that will extend your charging time. BUT, the...

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I'm no expert in the subject but I think Amphibious vehicles are supposed to float and keep operators and passengers dry. Regardless, it looks like the kids had fun! I'm looking forward to your next steps.

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Filter caps on the motors would have been my first go-to. Let us know how the antenna swap works out. I don't know much about RF so unfortunately I have no additional ideas.

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Dang! Way to keep it simple. lol Very nice!

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I love this idea. I've considered a low voltage disconnect in the past but I like the alarm idea better, rather than just shutting it down. Nice work.

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A relay should not draw any current unless the coil is connected to both +12v and Ground. Not that I'm aware of anyway.

If you can figure out which relay is causing the draw you can try a new relay there and/or troubleshoot down the lines connected to that relay.

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I was under the impression it was the same connector... :?

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I replied to your PM.

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We were pretty sure you died too, civic! Nice to see you again.

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<t>One important factor to consider... how many motors does it have? My guess would be just one which isn't going to allow a lot of speed from 12V. If it's just one, look for a second motor to fab in there. Additionally, the Amp or AH rating on these batteries is more of how long it lasts...

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Nice find. The connector isn't the important part. Any connector capable of 30A will do just fine.

MLToys.com or Gruberpower.com can both get you rolling.

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Sick, man. Just sick. Almost makes me want to clear off the old PW workbench.

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I'd look at ML Toys for motors and GBs. They should have direct replacements, or if you wanted more performance, go with the upgraded ones.

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Wow. Looks like those bike tires were custom made. Great work!

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<t>Archived info I found: Battery date code (courtesy of Hobbymasters) "The first 3 digits is the number of days into the year it was made. Next 2 digits is the year. last digit is the shift number in the factory." So that would put it on the 307'th day of 2004, 2nd shift, or T...

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The user manuals for the Turbo Timer and 18v Interface board can be found on my webstore page under the respective product listing.
https://www.freewebstore.org/cjbperformance

Happy modding!

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No worries. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'd rather see it sell here than be thrown out or destroyed.

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awww... my first used parts sale :lol:

If the timer is red, it's the TT3 model. If it's blue it's the TT4 with the battery saver feature.

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Yes you can. Depending on what you're running from it may reduce the drive time though. I personally, use a smaller 12v battery for accessories and such. But short answer, yes.

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<t>It would be consistent if he only had 3 customers... I have to imagine his volume is much higher than that. I know I've purchased from ML with no issues in the past. I'm not trying to discount your concerns but this kind of reminds me of some of the 1 star Amazon reviews I've read.</t>

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