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Old 08-01-2004, 11:04 AM
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eliminate the batterystrap all together.
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Old 08-01-2004, 11:07 AM
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more weight redux. Removed 2 batt supports and material under the servo. The car is still nearly 2oz overweight at my track. It weighs 3lbs 3.98 oz. the min weight is 3lbs 2oz.
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Old 08-01-2004, 11:10 AM
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Old 08-01-2004, 11:14 AM
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Originally posted by BoLink Boy
eliminate the batterystrap all together.
Agreed...I'm just lazy...
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Old 08-01-2004, 12:13 PM
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Originally posted by XXX-S Bill
Agreed...I'm just lazy...
Yep, that's mutual! I raced pan cars for a long time and I always hated messing with taping batteries.

BTW, yesterday I took a dremel and cutout some of the material along the outer side of the battery tray on a spare chassis I have. I doubt it cuts more than 1/4 of an ounce. I just did it because I was bored. I'll probably never even use this chassis. See attached.
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Old 08-01-2004, 12:21 PM
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When running the new black belt, what other items do you need to make it "Fit right". I switched from a yellow belt and it seems really long still?
Do I need each of these to run the new belt?
LOSA3282 Machined HD Idler Pulley (XXX-S) $__ 4.50
LOSA3283 HD Tension Arm & Hardware (XXX-S/4)_ $__ 6.00
LOSA6290 5mm X 8mm Flanged Ball Bearings (2)_ $__ 6.50


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Old 08-01-2004, 12:26 PM
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Losi sells all those components together for around 20 bux. It' Losi part # losa3280 H.D. (long) Drive belt kit.
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Old 08-01-2004, 12:29 PM
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Here's a link to Losi's site, which shows you everything you need. BTW, Losi sells the full kit with everything you need for $20. Might be cheaper to buy that. And you would still have a spare belt if you ever needed it.

http://www.teamlosi.com/newprod/2004..._drivebelt.htm
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Old 08-01-2004, 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by mwcet8k
Yep, that's mutual! I raced pan cars for a long time and I always hated messing with taping batteries.

BTW, yesterday I took a dremel and cutout some of the material along the outer side of the battery tray on a spare chassis I have. I doubt it cuts more than 1/4 of an ounce. I just did it because I was bored. I'll probably never even use this chassis. See attached.
Looks pretty; unfortunately, I've been t-boned enough times to think I shouldn't risk making that area of the car fragile.

Thanks for sharing.
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Old 08-01-2004, 03:46 PM
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Hello!! i would like to know which is the best spur gear for my xxx-s.
and if possible, the part number.
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Old 08-01-2004, 05:48 PM
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if you wanna run 64p gears get the 128t kevlar gear. That will give you the most precise gearing options
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Old 08-02-2004, 12:19 AM
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How many of you use the battery insulation tape on your xxx-s? In your opinion, is it very important? My LHS doesn't have any and I can't find it listed on Horizon or Losi's website. Stormer is out of it as well. I know I could just use electrical tape, but I'm wondering if it even matters enough to bother.
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Old 08-02-2004, 06:20 AM
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Originally posted by xxx2fast4u
When running the new black belt, what other items do you need to make it "Fit right". I switched from a yellow belt and it seems really long still?
Do I need each of these to run the new belt?
LOSA3282 Machined HD Idler Pulley (XXX-S) $__ 4.50
LOSA3283 HD Tension Arm & Hardware (XXX-S/4)_ $__ 6.00
LOSA6290 5mm X 8mm Flanged Ball Bearings (2)_ $__ 6.50


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Extra black belt in your pit box won't be a bad idea. I had mine loose some of the strands and wrap around my pully / spur...

Anyone else have this prob.?
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Old 08-02-2004, 07:00 AM
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Originally posted by mwcet8k
How many of you use the battery insulation tape on your xxx-s? In your opinion, is it very important? My LHS doesn't have any and I can't find it listed on Horizon or Losi's website. Stormer is out of it as well. I know I could just use electrical tape, but I'm wondering if it even matters enough to bother.
It's better to be safe than sorry. I always have some on my chassis and a piece of tape on the battery strap, just in case. Electrical tape if fine. I just cut a strip of clear packing tape on mine.
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