Tried out the suggestions with mixed sucsess.

Rebinding solved the failsafe issue but with the armour on I am still getting intermitant signal.

Also, I have no idea is this is even possible but...

When the disc goes over 1/2 throttle I loose steering completely. Its not that I can't drive, the ESC's stop responding but I still have control over the disc speed.

Both systems are powered independently and are not joined at any point besides the receiver. I can't figure out what is going on. If anyone has any ideas?

On a different note, those who use magnets to help keep their machines on the ground, what and how much do you use?