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Old 06-29-2009, 09:41 AM
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It seems to me that maybe my car didn't have that problem when it was new, but developed it over time. My bulkheads all appear to be straight when I lay them on a flat surface, so maybe it's something with the chassis developing a curve over time? It always seems to tweak out fine once I tighten down the top deck with the car compressed at the shock towers. It's a shame nobody makes those chassis flattening plates for this car.
Check your hardware.. You might have a bent screw.
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Does anyone know if the stock TC5 or Parma bumper fit the 416/Evo5 without too many mods? Just looking for a little more protection than the Tamiya ones. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by swimbikerun
Does anyone know if the stock TC5 or Parma bumper fit the 416/Evo5 without too many mods? Just looking for a little more protection than the Tamiya ones. Thanks.
I run a P-Dub bumper for a TC5... i just needed to drill a cuople different holes. Now I can barge my way to the front....
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Old 06-29-2009, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by swimbikerun
Does anyone know if the stock TC5 or Parma bumper fit the 416/Evo5 without too many mods? Just looking for a little more protection than the Tamiya ones. Thanks.
Yes it will work.
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Old 06-29-2009, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by John St.Amant
Check your hardware.. You might have a bent screw.
i was wondering on my car why the front left corner had more play in the inner pivot for the lower arm

looked at the suspension bridge but it was ok

looked at the titanium screw and it was bent .....

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Old 06-29-2009, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sidecarphil1
i was wondering on my car why the front left corner had more play in the inner pivot for the lower arm

looked at the suspension bridge but it was ok

looked at the titanium screw and it was bent .....

oops
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Old 06-29-2009, 02:09 PM
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those tamiya titanium screws are :-

A, heavy 10g more than the standard ones !!!

B, made of chocolate !!!!

just ordered the TB evo MS screw set , to try see if it is lighter with the alloy upper screws
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Originally Posted by sidecarphil1
those tamiya titanium screws are :-

A, heavy 10g more than the standard ones !!!

B, made of chocolate !!!!

just ordered the TB evo MS screw set , to try see if it is lighter with the alloy upper screws
My 415 was an ounce lighter with the Titanium/Aluminum screw kit.
Come to think of it .. so was my 416
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Old 06-29-2009, 03:09 PM
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The ti screws are 25g lighter than steel, but you shouldn't use them on the front-rear block. Even with steel these will still bend, and if they don't the block will. Use longer screws if you aren't already, and stay off the boards
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Guys,

I used to have spool cup breakages hence I changed to 46mm swing shaft on the front but I find it'll slow down my car.

Is this true?

Thanks
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Guys,

I used to have spool cup breakages hence I changed to 46mm swing shaft on the front but I find it'll slow down my car.

Is this true?

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It increases chatter, which will cause you to lose a little steering. I think I only ever broke 2 spool cups when using the 44mm vs none when I used the 46mm
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Originally Posted by CraigM
It increases chatter, which will cause you to lose a little steering. I think I only ever broke 2 spool cups when using the 44mm vs none when I used the 46mm
I broke NONE with the 46mm but the suspension travel seems funny. I'm running 6mm (F) 5mm (R) downstop setting.
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i run the 46mm steal shafts after i broke the alloy 44mm ones , but i havn't broken an out drive , wore one out though

my steeringg and suspension have not changed , but i use 5mm 4mm downstops

the titanium screws were heavier , i cant understand it !!!

did bend the steal screw for the front , rear suspension mount , how do i stop it happening ???
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Originally Posted by sidecarphil1
did bend the steal screw for the front , rear suspension mount , how do i stop it happening ???
...by not hitting things...


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Originally Posted by jonest
I broke NONE with the 46mm but the suspension travel seems funny. I'm running 6mm (F) 5mm (R) downstop setting.
Thats where I'm at too!
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