XRAY - Model racing cars

I raced my new T2 for 15 batteries prior to yesterday's race.

At the end of the first final car was loose and I thought it was becuase I overheated tires.
When I finished and checked the car I noticed that the belt was twisted!!
Belt also was very loose!! I tightened it from the bulkheads and had no more problem

Why something like this happened?
Should I change it?

Thank you

Nick

I set mine up as per the book, lugs set at the bottom groove front and back. (slightly loose)

Been running my T2 since January 2006, thats one racing meeting per week and I am still on the same belt and I have yet to tighten up the front or back.

I bought front and back spare belts, but they are gatering dust in my spares box.

Only been running 19 turn motor though

Mike

I build it as per instructions. This is my second T2 that's why I ask. I find it very strange. I race at same track so bascically nothing has changed Only difference is that now weather is quite hot. Could this be the reason?

Nick

Hi

Just moved up to running a mod motor and my belt has flipped over Time to replace it as I have tightened it up by adjusting the front diff.

Got spares part number 305431 and tried to fit it, but it seems no where near long enough, can't remember how tight the belt was when I made the car up.

I don't want to force the pully and front diff in place as I dont want to brake anything, have any of you guys had this problem and what have you done to fit the belt?

Mike

Hi

Found problem belt is 2 inches too short yet came packaged as 305431, sending back to LHS for replacement as manufacture issue

Mike