AboutMatt Coia Expertise I can answer questions about r/c cars and trucks including on-road and off-road vehicles. I am knowledgeable in both nitro and electric powered vehicles. I can also handle questions about repair and maintenance of any wheeled vehicle.
Experience I have owned and raced many different kinds of vehicles. I also help administer a busy website devoted to the r/c hobby. I have done repair work for hobbyshops in the past and have helped many beginners get started in the hobby. I also operate a middle school r/c club.
Organizations ROAR, Mensa, NSTA
Publications www.wnyrcinfo.com
Education/Credentials I am a certified Physics teacher now teaching middle school science and Physics in New York State.
Question hi.. i started my truck for the first time. it started fine and then all of a sudden it started to move. i picked it up and it was still gonig. it switched in to second gear. i picked up the controler and nothing happened. i shut of the resever and then 2-3 seconds later it shut off.. if you could help me i would like to know what happened thanks..
Answer Hi Corey,
It sounds like your idle speed is a tiny bit high but other than that, it sounds normal. You need to make sure that your controller/receiver is working properly. With the engine not running, make sure you can control the steering and throttle. NEVER shut any of the radio/receiver power off when the engine is running. That is a recipe for disaster! Follow the tuning instructions included with your kit and you should be on your way! Good luck!
