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Old 11-17-2015, 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by gabc
May I know which shock stand offs are good with the b5m stock shock caps? Will like to minimise the slop. Thanks!
You can use the ST Racing bushing set, comes in 3 anodized colors. I love the play with the composite material though
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Originally Posted by Keith B
You can use the ST Racing bushing set, comes in 3 anodized colors. I love the play with the composite material though
Thanks Keith! Just curious, why do you like the play on the stock stand offs?
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Originally Posted by gabc
May I know which shock stand offs are good with the b5m stock shock caps? Will like to minimise the slop. Thanks!
Can you please post some pics sir?
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Old 11-17-2015, 04:26 AM
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On the weekend I noticed a lot of slop in my steering. Traced it back to the servo arm moving. Took it out and found the screw was loosened. I have a Protek aluminum servo horn and pt a washer on and some purple threadlock.

In my next race I had my fastest lap & time on that track. The next two races my pace dropped back again and noted the servo arm was a bit sloppy again.

Was it a fluke, how important is a bit of slop in steering. When I got home I ordered a star washer and will lock it down. Blue threadlock too.

I've become paranoid about steering slop and want your opinions on 3 things;

1) how important is eliminating steering slop.
2) exotek make a specific AE 10th scale aluminum arm, is it any good.
3) the jconcepts centering servo mount is this a useful bit of kit or just bling. Does the servo move with stock mounting?
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Originally Posted by Nat Maniac
I have the waterfall fan brace from shapeways and both finisher and proline phantom bodies fit without the need for any modifications.
The AC RC waterfall printed by shapeways or a different one? I have the AC RC mount and my Phantom doesn't come close to fitting.
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Originally Posted by Motorman007
Can you please post some pics sir?
Pics of the slop? I really don't think it'll be noticeable on a photo.
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Old 11-17-2015, 06:03 AM
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This is the waterfall fan mount brace that I used along with a Novak 30mm fan

http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-...ri2001/p468572
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I used that same brace with a Windy WTF fan and the stock body was obviously not close to fitting. I've been eye-balling a few others at the track (sweep and finisher look the most promising) but I haven't actually tried any on my car yet. There's a trophy race this weekend so I should be able to ask around and test fit a few.
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Originally Posted by Volition
1) how important is eliminating steering slop.
2) exotek make a specific AE 10th scale aluminum arm, is it any good.
3) the jconcepts centering servo mount is this a useful bit of kit or just bling. Does the servo move with stock mounting?
1) Just like any other part on the car, the less slop, the more precise the control. A tiny bit of slop might numb down some of the cars perceived edgyness, but go too far, and the car becomes unpredictable. I like having a pretty tight rack (heh), with a strong servo, myself

2) dunno

3) I never found my stock mounts to move in the slightest. The Jcon piece is a good looking piece for sure, but it's just bling to me.
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Originally Posted by Bob Barry
This is the waterfall fan mount brace that I used along with a Novak 30mm fan

http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-...ri2001/p468572
That looks like a 3d printed part very similar to the one I got from shapeways, we have had durability issues with them unless you tape the battery in and don't run a battery strap they tend to break under the fan where the battery strap goes in.
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Old 11-17-2015, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by gabc
Pics of the slop? I really don't think it'll be noticeable on a photo.
OK sir
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Looking at getting a kit soon to race at The Warehouse Hobby raceway in Helena, AL. The track is a medium size I would feel comfortable guessing. I have raced Touring Cars and VTA but have never tried dirt. I will be racing in mod buggy class.

My question is that the minimum weight for mod buggy is 1500g. I am torn if I should go with the Factory Lite or the Champions Edition? Will I miss having the extra weight of the Champions Edition or would the Factory Lite be a better choice because the car will be closer to the minimum weight?

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Originally Posted by jslider
That looks like a 3d printed part very similar to the one I got from shapeways, we have had durability issues with them unless you tape the battery in and don't run a battery strap they tend to break under the fan where the battery strap goes in.
Thanks that's good to know. I just saw Trinity released a fan mount that goes over the endbell... I may just try to use that instead.
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Originally Posted by Wil Holmes
Looking at getting a kit soon to race at The Warehouse Hobby raceway in Helena, AL. The track is a medium size I would feel comfortable guessing. I have raced Touring Cars and VTA but have never tried dirt. I will be racing in mod buggy class.

My question is that the minimum weight for mod buggy is 1500g. I am torn if I should go with the Factory Lite or the Champions Edition? Will I miss having the extra weight of the Champions Edition or would the Factory Lite be a better choice because the car will be closer to the minimum weight?
It's not about weight.

It's about flex. I recommend the champions edition and buy a Lite chassis. Try both chassis and pick the one that feels best to you.
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Originally Posted by Socket
It's not about weight.

It's about flex. I recommend the champions edition and buy a Lite chassis. Try both chassis and pick the one that feels best to you.
Do you even 1/10 scale bro?
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