SteveM

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In reality, the kit is a simple build and all of the plastic parts are of a softer plastic so the Philips screws aren't that much of an issue. There are a few though that I did replace with stainless ones I had in my pit box. The rest were fine.

Big Midget

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Thanks for heads up Steve

I just ordered a screw kit from ewippler. It a blue anodized 7075 aluminum kit

SteveM

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I fear that the aluminum is even softer than the kit stock Philips screws which is why I went to stainless. I've used aluminum screws in some TC3 sedans in the past and they were too easy to strip.

Being a FWD car the maintenance is greatly reduced compared to a 4wd sedan. The key maintenance area for me has been the transmission and diff. The good news is that the entire tranny can be removed intact from the chassis by removing only 6 screws. I'd recommend you consider stainless for these screws at the very least.

Big Midget

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you think they'd be easy to strip being there 7075 aluminum......
I think that the same material they make cooling heads from.

Johnn27

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what swing shaft/universals fit the ff03???

SteveM

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With the stock plastic outdrives I've been told that 46mm work, but with the aluminum outdrives you need 44mm

addicted2blue

I have alu diff outdrives and i do run with the 46mm swing shafts

Core Creations

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Just make sure you pre-thread all the screws with a steel screw first. Ive always used aluminum/titanium screws for my Tamiyas...just pre-thread and be careful. I believe Eric gets his screws from www.Fastener-Express.com and they are decent screws...just take your time and it should be fine.

Big Midget

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Thanks Core

infokiz

I'm running 46mm shafts too and no problems

dag32

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Pardon the interruption but I have an awsome FF03 Pro for sale here

cementsurfer86

Preparing to pick up a new FF03 in the coming weeks, any weak spots that you guys have found so far? It looks like a stout ride and I'm excited to get back into FWD racing, but I figured I'd check.

maxepower

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The length of the universals is also dependent on the width of your suspension blocks. The "A" blocks are narrower than the" D" blocks so the wider your stance the longer The shafts you use.
Just my 2$

F N CUDA

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#1 Don't let your diff slip whether you use plastic or aluminum outdrives. Check it often when new and tighten gently, it'll last a long time.

#2 Get the updated or an aftermarket idler gear, the original will last pretty well (if you follow #1) but the new ones are the ticket


Hey Max, will you open up tomorrow or Friday, I promise not to tell anyone else!

I'll close up.

infokiz

Yes that would make a diffrence. I should have stated that I'm using the kit ones.