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Old 05-13-2006, 12:09 AM
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can anyone tell me what the best turnbuckle ends are (least play) and where I can get them?
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Old 05-13-2006, 02:42 PM
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I am still prepared to sell Marc's signed shell.....email me at rowlandsdaniel@hotmail with serious offers guys It's also in the 'for sale' section.



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Old 05-13-2006, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by viet_mafia
can anyone tell me what the best turnbuckle ends are (least play) and where I can get them?

Tamiya Low Friction 5mm turnbuckle ends #53601. You can pretty much buy them anywhere. Try your LHS first.

You can try precisionrc.com
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Old 05-15-2006, 11:04 AM
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gentlemen,

can somebody span the bulkheads on one of your 415's in an effort to give the spacing from the inside faces?

also, can anyone confirm that the new aluminum diff halves for the msx will be used on the evo-5?

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Originally Posted by seaball
gentlemen,

can somebody span the bulkheads on one of your 415's in an effort to give the spacing from the inside faces?

also, can anyone confirm that the new aluminum diff halves for the msx will be used on the evo-5?

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...just about 22mm inside face to face. About the diff halves, I have no clue.
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Old 05-15-2006, 12:03 PM
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great, quick reply. many thanks, sir.
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Old 05-15-2006, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by seaball
also, can anyone confirm that the new aluminum diff halves for the msx will be used on the evo-5?

thanks,

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Very doubtfull, unless the rear bulkheads are spaced different. The Evo4 ones dont fit for sure, so I would pretty much assume that the Evo5 ones wont either (bulkheads should be closer together, given the layout of a shaft car).
Then again, I could be wrong...

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Old 05-15-2006, 03:12 PM
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I am in the process of buying a Tamiya 415-MS and was wondering (probably answered somewhere in this thread but there are just soooooo many pages to skim through) what parts I would need to upgrade it to an MSX? I know there is a kit but I heard it's impossible to find one? So my question is, is there a list of HOP UPs that can be added to make the MS spec an MSX?
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Old 05-15-2006, 03:25 PM
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I just bought a MSX. I think the instructions say to drill out the arms where the hinge pins go with a 3mm drill bit. Is this correct. Is it necessary. The feel loose enough.
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Originally Posted by WRXTC
I am in the process of buying a Tamiya 415-MS and was wondering (probably answered somewhere in this thread but there are just soooooo many pages to skim through) what parts I would need to upgrade it to an MSX? I know there is a kit but I heard it's impossible to find one? So my question is, is there a list of HOP UPs that can be added to make the MS spec an MSX?
The primary difference is the front and rear bulkheads, and the upper graphite deck, they are completely different from the the MS. I am not sure if you can use the MS shock towers or steering bridge, at first glance I think you might, but i'm not sure. You can find the parts listed under Tamiya's website for the seperate part numbers. I converted my MS when the conversion kit first came out last year, and I couldn't be happier with the result. If you liked the MS you will love the MSX. Good Luck
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Originally Posted by PhatPat
I just bought a MSX. I think the instructions say to drill out the arms where the hinge pins go with a 3mm drill bit. Is this correct. Is it necessary. The feel loose enough.
As long as they are free moving when assembled, you will not need to drill them out.
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Old 05-15-2006, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsquare
The primary difference is the front and rear bulkheads, and the upper graphite deck, they are completely different from the the MS. I am not sure if you can use the MS shock towers or steering bridge, at first glance I think you might, but i'm not sure. You can find the parts listed under Tamiya's website for the seperate part numbers. I converted my MS when the conversion kit first came out last year, and I couldn't be happier with the result. If you liked the MS you will love the MSX. Good Luck
add to the list : shock towers, aluminium layshaft retainer, rear bulkheads beam link, rear bulkheads part on which the top decks screws, steering posts, belt tensioner (with bearings), top steering bellcrank spacers.
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Originally Posted by WRXTC
I am in the process of buying a Tamiya 415-MS and was wondering (probably answered somewhere in this thread but there are just soooooo many pages to skim through) what parts I would need to upgrade it to an MSX? I know there is a kit but I heard it's impossible to find one? So my question is, is there a list of HOP UPs that can be added to make the MS spec an MSX?
I just installed my upgrade kit, and I beleave the SIR guys can get another one for you. PM any of the following, and they can check for you if you want.

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Old 05-15-2006, 08:54 PM
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Guys,
Can I use a second direct drive center pulley (part #51060), instead of the center one-way pulley(part #51061)? I'm trying to lock up the drive train. I already have the spool for the front.

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Old 05-15-2006, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by WRXTC
I am in the process of buying a Tamiya 415-MS and was wondering (probably answered somewhere in this thread but there are just soooooo many pages to skim through) what parts I would need to upgrade it to an MSX? I know there is a kit but I heard it's impossible to find one? So my question is, is there a list of HOP UPs that can be added to make the MS spec an MSX?
tamiya has a convertion kit from MS to MSX but do not know if it is still available now
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