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Old 12-06-2004, 04:47 AM
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How do you find the ceramics - are they much smoother than even the tungsten ones? I've heard they really eat into the diff rings tho.
The Ceramics are Super smooth and I have yet to have any wear issues with them at all
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Originally posted by racer
what would be the average droop settings for carpet front/rear?

would it be ideal to have the front/rear setting even?

larger droop at the front than the rear and vice versa?

any help would be greatful.

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Depends on how you like the car to handle
I had been running #4 front and #5 rear on my car for a while, but I've now switched to #4 on both ends. thats measured with a yokomo gauge on the same point on the outer pins on the suspension arm
Basically if you need more front end into the turn, increase the amount of droop on the rear. If you need more front out of the turn, decrease the amount on the front (restricting weight transfer to the rear, reducing the rear grip).

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Originally posted by JDM_DOHC_SiR
Hara Used a EXCEL Accord body along with 90% of the Other A-Main drivers.. there is a slight difference on the shape of the front lip and hood line on the Excel Accord...and the Rear wing is different
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Thanks for clearing that up. That's why I said "I believe..." Does the Excel version have more or less front downforce then?
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Old 12-06-2004, 08:21 AM
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Originally posted by kentech
One more with the electronics installed.
Wow nice car , makes wana get one now

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Can you use associated tc3/4 springs on the 415 and IV, wanna know as i'm considering one of these two cars and cannot find a website which sells tamiya springs online

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Yes you can use Associated Springs no problem.
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Oh good, at least that's one thing i don't have to worry about if i get a tamiya

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I promised some better pictures earlier. Here they are.
That looks hot! Great job on sealing the carbon parts. I'm expecting my package today (well I was expecting it saturday, but today will have to do)

All that blue, it looks soooo good.
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Default Re: Ceramic Diff Balls
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Has anyone tried the Xenon Racing ceramic diff balls or any kind of ceramic diff balls?

What kind of lubrication do you use with them

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I've used Acer ceramic diff balls in the past with good luck. They were very smooth and lasted forever. AE silicone diff lube was my choice.
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Originally posted by Chazz
Can you use associated tc3/4 springs on the 415 and IV, wanna know as i'm considering one of these two cars and cannot find a website which sells tamiya springs online

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I did a search and found the Tamiya springs on Tower Hobbies' website, but that is the only place I could find em.
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hey Randy Socal and Ultimate have Tamiya springs in stock
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From which manufacturer is the servo horn (aluminium blue) that M.Rheinard and S.Maezumi were using at the worlds.
I can see in the pictures that is a long one.

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From which manufacturer is the servo horn (aluminium blue) that M.Rheinard and S.Maezumi were using at the worlds.
I can see in the pictures that is a long one.

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Im not sure who made the one they are running, but check on Speedtech's site under servos and they have one that looks like it could be it.
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hey Randy Socal and Ultimate have Tamiya springs in stock
I know, but he was lookin for a website with them...
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Im not sure who made the one they are running, but check on Speedtech's site under servos and they have one that looks like it could be it.
Yes I've saw that one, from racer's edge, but I'm not sure it's a long one.
Does someone have the one from racer's edge?
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