Hot Bodies D413 1/10 4WD Buggy
I've searched the thread but didn't find a response: what shock bottoms/eyelets can I use instead of the 2 included in HBS112792? (I already have way more than enough of the other shock parts included )
I too have lot's of the spare shock parts from those bags...
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I've searched the thread but didn't find a response: what shock bottoms/eyelets can I use instead of the 2 included in HBS112792? (I already have way more than enough of the other shock parts included )
I don't think there are any other options. The only thing I have broken on my buggy so far is 2 shock shafts from extremely hard impacts both broke off inside the end and I couldn't get them out. I bought like 3 of those bags and I hate throwing away all those parts. If I would have known that I would have stuck with the plastic shock caps because now I have 6 spares ! I emailed HPI directly trying to see if I could even buy large quantities of them and they said no.
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Hey All, I've been running my D413 for about six months now and it's always had a the typical loud transmission sound. I had spent some time shimming it when I first built it but since I've upgraded to new Avid Ceramic bearings I thought I'd try to get it smoother and quieter. I've been able to make the center diff to the front wheels buttery smooth. Unfortunately the rear has actually gotten worse. I've tried all sorts of shim combinations, from none (let it float) to tight and as loose as possible. There is always a specific section of gear that grinds. It's especially bad when you fully assemble the rear, even after careful loosening of all the screws around the rear case as to not overtighten things.
I've read through most of the comments I could find from way back but I'm hoping new thoughts and ideas are also around. Thank you in advance.
Looks like I will probably order a new transmission case and gear set just in case.
Cheers!
I've read through most of the comments I could find from way back but I'm hoping new thoughts and ideas are also around. Thank you in advance.
Looks like I will probably order a new transmission case and gear set just in case.
Cheers!
Could be from overtightening the diff itself, not the case.
BTW ceramic bearings and offroad don't mix IMO
BTW ceramic bearings and offroad don't mix IMO
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I too race on Astro and gave the Schelle +4 extended aluminum chassis a try. This chassis did help, it felt like it was more stable and more predictable going into turns and exiting as well. On straights it tracked better and overall took some of the edge out. Along with the #5 ackermann my D413 felt it's best so far on high grip astroturf.
I used the associated ones but the spring perch is very lose on them and they are not as deep as the HB ones you cant thread the shock shaft in very far.
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Why don't you like ceramics in off road? I've been running them for quite a while and they've been solid. I do clean them though, with citrus based cleaner using an ultrasonic bath. Essentially the avid cleaning method....
Thanks for your ideas!
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If I may take a small poll in the thread here of who is running a longer chassis and which one? I'm leaning towards the graphite chassis to keep the weight to a minimum.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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I'm running the carbon stretch chassis and the car is very stable. Works great on med bite clay.
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Are there any alternatives to the stock hinge pins? I've bent 2 with fairly light hits on the track. They seem really soft.