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  1. 08-28-2012 06:00 PM #1
    CTPATRIOT
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    New MERV VXL!

    Just ran it for the first pack(stock one).Was very fun,but seemed a little lazy right off the bottom then really get's with it!Is this normal out of the box?
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  2. 08-28-2012 06:23 PM #2
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    maybe it needs to break in a bit
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  3. 08-28-2012 06:57 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by CTPATRIOT View Post
    Just ran it for the first pack(stock one).Was very fun,but seemed a little lazy right off the bottom then really get's with it!Is this normal out of the box?
    Check the slipper clutch, it may be a bit loose.
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  4. 08-28-2012 07:19 PM #4
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    Do these trucks wheelie from a stop on blacktop in stock form?
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  5. 08-28-2012 07:26 PM #5
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    You should be able to get the wheels up. But like airmax said if the slipper is loose it will just slip
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  6. 08-28-2012 07:29 PM #6
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    Lipo batteries will sure wake it up and with a 3 cell my friends stock merv will wheelie for a couple hundred feet!
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  7. 08-28-2012 11:17 PM #7
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    I think I'm gonna go and tighten my clutch right now..
    How old am I ?! hahaha
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  8. 08-29-2012 12:03 AM #8
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    Tighten fully then backoff about 1/2 to 3/4 turn
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  9. 08-31-2012 02:53 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by 50togo View Post
    Tighten fully then backoff about 1/2 to 3/4 turn
    mine may be wearing out, stoked I'm a spare parts hoarder - got a freshie. but going for value out of the one that's installed....cos I'm cheap. lol
    How old am I ?! hahaha
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