RENOV8R

I think the spur issue was just a few guys not getting their mesh right, and blaming it on the spur. The Exotec is a nice product, just keep the stock one as a spare. And as for the pinion, I don't think brand makes a difference as long as it's hardened steel, not aluminum. (I find they wear VERY quickly.

RENOV8R

I'm sure anything would be better than the stock bushings. If anyone orders the XRay bushings, take note that you have to order 2, as they only come 2 to a pack. Speaking from experience LOL

kenny lutz

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Yes I run on an indoor clay track

nitro2be

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I run both and leave same 7/100/3

Egress

Congrats in your buy, you will have lots of fun with your car. The spur stripping thing was never an issue by HB. I just took motor clamp screws with a bigger head for a 2.5mm tool and looked carefully on the Spur-pinion mesh and never had a problem. I raced my car for one year now and just 2 weeks ago i replace my Spur and pinion the first time just because both were worn.
I always use Hudy hard coated pinions and like them best over many others. I have the Exotek upgrade and for sure the mesh will be more exact with a machined Spur but when i replaced my old spur i took an HB again because i also read about the problems here and bought some spare Spur gears and want to use them before i put on the Exotek.
Hope this helps

RC10B4_Mafco

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I had problems with the spur gears stripping, and I think I now know why. Ever since I have ran the grub screw that locks down on the mount that is secured to the motor (when I first built the kit I didn't know what it was for but now I understand why it's there), I have had no more problems with stripping spur gears. This must prevent the motor from moving when the chassis flexes.

xxx-ntad2 racer

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Hey guys, quick question for ya. Going to put shock limiters in so I don't have so much droop, is there a kit or spacer kit I can buy for this? Or do I have the fun of just finding what fits and going with it?

Chr1s

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Any brand that uses a 3mm shock shaft limiters will fit. There were limiters in the kit I think. Check the manual. Associated will probably be the easiest to find.

SeanKewley

For 0 rebound, are you guys pushing the shafts all the way up before closing the caps/ bleeder, or just shy of full compression?

tom2tone

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Hey guys, I'm picking up a few things as my local indoor track is opening soon. I was wondering if the Exotek spring perches were worth it? Mine would pop loose on occasion. Thanks!

RENOV8R

Check that the slot in the stock perches are facing to the rear every time you drive it, and they shouldn't pop off very often. I've got the Exoteks, but they're more of a bling item IMO

nitro2be

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Just shy for me

nitro2be

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He's correct. And if you do get the bling you can use a small zip tie to ensure you don't loose one. Or u can even drill a hole in the stock ones.Through the hole and around spring

AJrollin

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So im about to pull the trigger on a d413, however I have noticed quite few for sale here in the last few days, Is there new car coming out or some other reason? I would be coming from a schumacher k1 aero so curious as to what to expect in diving/handling differences would be.

tom2tone

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Thanks guys! I'll give those a try and how do you use a zip tie? I've heard of the process but never tried it.