Radio distance, and why is this glitching?

[shadmaster4]

HEy all, I have a XX4, practically worlds, with all graphite, and titanium. Here is the problem, I am getting next to no distance, here is the story:

Hey, I am having a ton of interference. I can only go about 100feet, then it glitches out. I have a Futaba 2channel pistol grip 75mhz am radio (the cheapo), and its matching reciever. I have the graphite chassis, and a lot of graphite parts. Also, if this plays a factor, i run a "duratrax streak" esc, and a rush 15x2 motor. I have it set up so, my motor is in its spot, the esc is right next to it, towards the back, then the six cells, and on top of the drivetrain, next to the antenna tube, I have my reciever super glued to the chassis. I have a small hole about an inch up from the bottom of the antenna. What is wrong? Is glueing the esc and reciever strait to the graphite chassis causing problems? And if so, how would I fix it.? Is it just the XX4, because none of my other cars, with graphite/carbon fiber chassis' do this. And I have even swithed recievers/esc/radio, just to test it to make shure it is still good, and it is the same? Thanks- Zack

[Lapster]

Well I wouldn't have glued my reciever to the chassis. That is more vibration. You should put 2-3 layers or servo tape on the reciever. Also, you should put fuel tubing over and part of the antenna showing inside the car. What I did with the antenna sticking out of the antenna tube was that I got some shrink wrap and shrink wrapped the wire down the antenna tube. Also, if y7ou have ever cut the end of the antenna wire you are screwed. You need a new wire soldered on. You should also put the reciever on its side. That will help with glitching.

Try prying the clue off of the chassis with a chisel.

[shadmaster4]

I don't believe it was that reciever I am using or maybe it is, but I wanna give it a shot, and try putting a new wire in, where can I find a new wire?

[Lab-driver]

I think Lapster is right, take off the reciever and tape it with a few layers of servo tape. The XX4 is considered an "extra glitchy" car, I'm not quite sure, but glueing the reciever will just make it vibrate more. While you're at it, unglue the ESC also.

[Albertt]

I've got a problem of a similar nature. Using my old CS2P, I've noticed that the range is extremely short when running my TB01 with a Novak FM reciever. Anyone have any insight?

Thanks
AL

[shadmaster4]

does am or fm make a difference? Like does am suck on graphite, and fm is awsome or what>?

[Real Lemons]

I had the same problem with my tamiya TA02 graphite chassis, I couldnt figure it out until i finally took the reciever off the chassis and the glitching stopped (had the car on a stand and at wot) i then added some foam from some bed liner (for trucks) and secured it and the reciever to the graphite and have no problems at all now.. If i were you i'd go ahead and put something between the chassis and reciever.

[Lapster]

You can find the right length reciever wire at you LHS. They should be able to help you. You might want to get some help from someone that is handy with a soldering iron. You will be working internally.

Only do this if you did indeed cut the wire.

[shadmaster4]

I checked it, and I did, unfortunatly, my LHS is about an hour away, so I was wondering if there is a certain "gage" wire, or lenght to use on a futaba 75mh am reciever?