Fabricio

Markus, that is what I believe too, but you know, I bought the car last year when it was released, the day it went into sales at rcmodel I placed the order and I really don't want to go for the 417 just because of that.
I am looking now at getting the Exotek or the Smokem, doesn't make me happy because I like to use original stuff on my cars but seems that it is the only way to go now.

If someone knows or want to sell this upgrade kit PM me.

jonest

iTrader: (10)

ru using gear diff or ball diff? If it's gear diff, u need to set the belt tighter than the ball diff. Otherwise, replace worn pulleys as worn pulleys would wear belt faster. And do check the pulleys shimming (left / right)

Hope this helps.

COLD AS ICE

iTrader: (19)

I run a ball dif and the pulleys don't seem to be worn out next to check is spacing. Are you saying that my center layshaft should be centered in the car?

Fabricio

Well seems that I am not going to be able to get hold of a Tamiya Lipo Upgrade Kit.
Tried in all stores and all were out of stock, sent emails for a couple of them but all of them have returned to me saying they do not have a precise information if they are going to have it back in stock, shame.

Now my 2 options:
- Exotek
- Smokem.

I would like to have some opinions about those 2 brands and if someone have tried them post your comments about the performance.

I am really interested on the Exotek one, as it comes with those metal weights so you don't need to add too much lead and it also helps the lipo to stay in place.

Let me know your thoughts.

5tylez

iTrader: (5)

does anyone know of the 416x Lipo chassis & the 417 chassis have the same screw hole positions?

I want to try 417 chassis on a 416x.

PitNamedGordie

iTrader: (8)

No the 417 chassis is different.

H.N.

Is this confirmed? I have a buddy that has both 417 and 416 swears that it will fit and all the holes lines up.

malkiy

iTrader: (10)

I had both the exotek and the 417 and no the screw holes don't line up.

Regarding the exotek chassis. I thought it was really nice. Not sure why people dislike the graphite servo arm. It holds the servo in place just fine and sits high enough where there's no chance of rubbing. I personally prefer the servo arm over the little bump that's on the smokem and tamiya chassis. I've been tempted to grind off the bump and use a servo tape + inner servo mount combo.

TryHard

iTrader: (4)

Your buddy needs to look again.. no hope in hell of the screws lining up!

guinnes.s

what is the difference between the original 416 and the 416x?
thanx

guinnes.s

what is the difference between the original 416 and the 416x?
can i convert my 416 to 416x????
thanx

Ray k

iTrader: (47)

The first three cars are , and major highlights

416 ,the start


416we, improved top deck and chassis with battery position change, improved front motor mount foot,but motor position the same the 416


416x, narrower front track width ,motor mount position 1mm inward, redesign lower bulk head to change rear flex, rear diff moved back 1.8 mm

Blueman Austria

Hy!

Dose anyone know if the 415 spool cups (white ones) also fit the 416, or the 416 black ones the 415? Of course with the matching sleeves.

greetings Blueman.

guinnes.s

need some explanations regarding droop.
i m looking at this setup http://www.petitrc.com/reglages/tami...buryNOWRd3.pdfand if i have 6.5mm on the front of droop no way i can get 5mm on the ride height,the max i can go is 3.5mm.
what mi missing??
thanx

PitNamedGordie

iTrader: (8)

I assume you are using a droop gauge? If you are, where are you measuring your droop?