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Old 02-14-2005, 06:38 AM
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Hey people, one more thing.

I need your help.

I wnat some molded thrust bearings for my xxxs. Do you know where I can get some.

Stormer's are out of stock for the moment.


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Old 02-14-2005, 04:09 PM
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Originally posted by aantonis
I wnat some molded thrust bearings for my xxxs. Do you know where I can get some.
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Antonis,

Another alternative to consider is to upgrade your diff and thrust balls to ceramics. Makes for an ultra smooth diff.

Best source I know of is Bill Riggins in USA at [email protected]. Last time the cost was $1 per ball. Bill also has an excellent thrust bearing grease he includes free with a full set of balls.

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Old 02-14-2005, 04:15 PM
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anyone know if the RTR II motor is rebuildable?
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Old 02-14-2005, 04:36 PM
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according to teamlosi.com: Yes.
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would it be worth rebuilding it or just getting another motor?
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Old 02-14-2005, 07:42 PM
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i woud probably be best to just get another motor. Motors that come with kits usually arent that great in quality.
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Old 02-14-2005, 08:03 PM
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Originally posted by aantonis
Well I just use talcum powder, I got some really nasty burns with the AE stuff.


P.S. No offense TSR
Nice catch, although thats not at all how I intended it.

Originally posted by macnkitty2002
would it be worth rebuilding it or just getting another motor?
It depends.

Are you satisfied with the motor's speed? is it still in good shape?

If so, stick with it until you burn it up.
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Old 02-14-2005, 08:22 PM
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I know Troy, I just thought it was funny enough.

Cheers.
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Old 02-14-2005, 08:25 PM
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Originally posted by JRX-S Bill
Antonis,

Another alternative to consider is to upgrade your diff and thrust balls to ceramics. Makes for an ultra smooth diff.

Best source I know of is Bill Riggins in USA at [email protected]. Last time the cost was $1 per ball. Bill also has an excellent thrust bearing grease he includes free with a full set of balls.
Thanks Bill,

I 've already send him an email.

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Old 02-14-2005, 09:07 PM
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Antonis,

You will also find that Bill Riggin's ceramic balls are grade 3. Most others seem to sell grade 5 balls. The lower the number the better their tolerances.
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So Bill,

The only thing that I will need to be changed, will be the washers. What's their size?

Anywhere where I can buy from?
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Originally posted by aantonis
So Bill,

The only thing that I will need to be changed, will be the washers. What's their size?

Anywhere where I can buy from?
aantonis,

I have never figured out the size of those washers. I use the standard washers from Losi Part No. A-3099 which is the "Full Compliment Thrust Bearing Set" and just toss the balls.

Someone else may have figured that out; but, you would also need to get them in the same grade of material.
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I 'll send Bill Riggins an additional email. Prob he knows something.
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what are the best ceramic bearings for this car?
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Default Ceramic bearings and balls

Originally posted by SPC Racer
what are the best ceramic bearings for this car?
I have had the complete Acer ceramic bearing kit in one car and a Trinity kit in the other. Both kits cost about $100 each at the time and have been excellent for over 12 months now.

Using ceramic balls in the diff/thrust area is another high end mod to consider. My diffs go forever.

FYI...I have a "diff" car and a "one-way" car. Otherwise, their setups are pretty similar. The "one-way" car currently gets the nod for most situations.
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