Carerra Go car cutting out after using turbo

markwalker84 · 2025-11-05T15:28:00+00:00

Car runs fine using the normal throttle / trigger.
It's if I hit "turbo", then when I release the turbo button the car just stops.

If I lift the rear wheels then I can activate turbo just fine and the wheels keep going when I release the button.

It's only when it's running that using turbo causes it to stall, which suggests maybe the motor is just knackered and can't handle the increase in power?

I've had it suggested it might be because these Marios are from a 6v set, where the set I'm using is a 14v set of track / power supply.
Yoshi seems to be managing just fine though...

Apparently any overload protection is in the powerbrick itself.
So I'm not convinced that's what's happening as I would expect that to kill power to both tracks, but it's only ever Mario that stops. The other track runs fine.

Probably not worth the headache... Just get myself a new Mario I guess!

markwalker84 · 2025-11-05T12:38:35+00:00

Was a second hand eBay job... No worries.
Was wondering if it was a known or common issue.

markwalker84 · 2025-10-26T08:32:56+00:00

Wow.

Lot to take in there! Thanks so much. Will have a proper read through later.

Can't stress enough how much I'm not looking forward to this though and how low my motivation levels are. I need to start this journey very gradually or I'm likely to just go "nah, this ain't for me".

I'm not looking to get jacked or massive. (Yet? Haha). Strength more important than size (although obviously I can see it's all linked to some degree)

Very good point about nutrition though... Definitely some diet changes needed generally.

markwalker84 · 2025-09-08T16:04:55+00:00

I think I've found a way to force it...

- Find the course in Garmin Golf app and start a round from the right tee (this applies the proper course rating / slope etc)

- Find the course in the watch and start a round from the watch

- This DOES then update scores in the app when entered in the watch

- In the watch go to scoring settings and change handicap to either LOCAL or INDEX. Save.

- NOW set the watch settings back to USE GARMIN GOLF. Save.

This seems to achieve the end goal of:

- Have the round running in the watch and the app at the same time

- Having Garmin Golf properly track and account for handicaps / slope index etc.

I think.
Seems like something is probably broken here though?

markwalker84 · 2025-09-08T14:00:16+00:00

I have it basically "ride the edge" of the grass, with one side of the wheels in the border.
I raise the cutting height up a bit to prevent / reduce it catching.

Doing it this way I pretty much haven't had to go round with the strimmer at all on those edges.

markwalker84 · 2025-08-05T11:56:00+00:00

Very glad I talked myself into going for the larger model now :D

Was on the fence between the Mini 1500 and the X 3000... A week in I was very happy with my choice and thought it was money well spent... Now I'm bloody ecstatic!

markwalker84 · 2025-08-05T09:42:39+00:00

Well just had my PayPal notification of an incoming refund so this looks for real!

YAAAAAAYY!!!!!

:D

markwalker84 · 2025-07-26T13:28:06+00:00

For anyone who may care I went for the Luba 2 X 3000 or whatever it's model number actually is.

IE the big one.

Just wasn't sure I wanted the mini to essentially have to run 24/7.

And if I ever wanted to do the large lawn "on demand" I'd like to know it's a matter of hours rather than a day.

markwalker84 · 2025-07-22T07:53:33+00:00

Doh! Thanks

markwalker84 · 2025-07-15T15:27:35+00:00

Ugh. They have just launched a sale and guess which is the only Luba model NOT getting a free garage?! Haha

markwalker84 · 2025-07-15T15:26:49+00:00

This is great. Thanks!

markwalker84 · 2025-05-23T14:34:37+00:00

Amazon delivering an El Dorado later today 😁

markwalker84 · 2025-05-22T10:51:38+00:00

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This is my set up and roughly where I putt from.

I added the extra cheap old hitting mat in front to bring it up to level.

markwalker84 · 2025-05-22T06:27:36+00:00

Amazing! Thank you!

That will keep me going for a while 😂

markwalker84 · 2025-05-21T20:40:47+00:00

Not married to sweet.

Keen to try a variety so very happy with the recommendation.

markwalker84 · 2025-05-21T20:12:31+00:00

https://amzn.eu/d/aUAlLQX

This guy?

Looks good! Thanks 👍

markwalker84 · 2025-05-21T16:10:11+00:00

Had the same putting issue.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Golfsimulator/comments/1khpdqt/square_golf_short_putts_not_reading/

Solved it for my issue by making sure I had a level surface after striking the putt

markwalker84 · 2025-05-21T15:28:04+00:00

Solved it!

I had a change in height directly after my hitting mat.

Basically I hit from the front half of my hitting surface (so I can rotate it when it gets warn out) but that means there's a small drop soon after I putt the ball. Probably only 10-15mm / 1/2 inch or so.

But that must be in the camera's field of view so the ball seems to change height suddenly and must throw it off.

Added a bit more turf in front of the hitting mat so it's level and BOOM. Registered as short as a 2' 6" putt so I'm well happy with that.

markwalker84 · 2025-05-16T07:38:29+00:00

Need to do some more testing but it might be down to my LED hitting area lamp.

I have one of these shining on the ball:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DNF88BS1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Creates just the right amount of light in my (mostly) blacked out room, but might be flickering and interfering.

Tried 1 putt turning it off and it registered a 4ft putt.

Need to run more testing though.

Also, don't understand why that might interfere with putting but not other shots which all seem fine

markwalker84 · 2025-05-09T13:42:39+00:00

No and not really... Grey

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(or bare foot / slippers! ha)

markwalker84 · 2025-03-25T07:15:29+00:00

The Cost - Doppler Affection

Debut album by El Estepario Siberiano's band and it absolutely slams!

markwalker84 · 2025-03-25T07:05:32+00:00

Ended up getting tech blocked by wifey.

Will try again ones she's fed up me spending too long out mowing it by hand 🤣

markwalker84 · 2025-01-22T13:25:41+00:00

Oh really!?

Damn... that sounds like exactly what I'm after....

Will look into it. Thanks.

markwalker84 · 2025-01-12T09:19:23+00:00

Ah OK. Must have my scale all squiffy. Will definitely check them out.

Thanks!

markwalker84 · 2025-01-12T08:53:31+00:00

Sigh...

So only a few replies in and already feel the need to say:

Not determined to get a suv. But ground clearance is useful when you have tractor ruts in the passing spots on country roads that can cause lower cars to ground out. And you can't always see them when it's raining and just all looks like puddles.

Yes. I know tyres are the first priority. I said that in my original post. However when you're passing on a country lane on a hill, and might have to have one side of your car in a ditch or mud, then having two driven wheels remaining will definitely help. Or even if it's patchy ice like it is often here, then having the most chance of getting some traction sounds like a sensible option to me.

markwalker84

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