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Old 03-12-2007, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Disaster
Like this.



$8 bucks at Amazon.

Irwin Countersink Bit

When I don't have a countersink bit I just use a regular large metal drill bit to create the countersink. The angle isn't perfect but it is better than no countersink.
ah, never thought of that! thanks guys !
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Old 03-12-2007, 07:09 AM
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Just a quick question for those of you using XRay steering blocks.

Are the bearings the same size or will I need to buy them too?

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Old 03-12-2007, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by JL
Just a quick question for those of you using XRay steering blocks.

Are the bearings the same size or will I need to buy them too?

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The bearings are the same size. You will need a .020-.025 washer to make up the difference in height to get a good fit in the c-block.
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Old 03-12-2007, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by sidewaysdriver6
ah, never thought of that! thanks guys !
Regarding using a countersink to countersink the chassis, you might want to invest in a 1/4" carbide countersink (which is sufficient for 3mm screws). It definately won't cost 8 dollars (probably about 3x as much) but it will last much much much longer than a steel countersink. A steel countersink wont last long at all, plus its very annoying to use when its partially dulled. Graphite just dulls it soo fast its ridiculous.
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Old 03-13-2007, 03:18 AM
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that is true.also,make sure it is a 90 degree countersink.this is for metric screw heads
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Originally Posted by dawgmeat
don't waste your $$$ go with 3 racing
why do the jet racing stuff bend?
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Old 03-13-2007, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BrainTeased
why do the jet racing stuff bend?
because its aluminum
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Old 03-13-2007, 06:10 AM
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Anyone know if they make an alu servo saver upper arm? the plastic part number is 73508.
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Old 03-13-2007, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Ramyuras
Anyone know if they make an alu servo saver upper arm? the plastic part number is 73508.
Take your pick:

http://www.precisionrc.com/nv/car/pr...oduct_id=37310

http://www.precisionrc.com/nv/car/pr...oduct_id=37309

http://www.precisionrc.com/nv/car/pr...oduct_id=37308

http://www.precisionrc.com/nv/car/pr...oduct_id=37236
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Old 03-13-2007, 07:34 AM
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Thanks dude.
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Old 03-13-2007, 08:32 AM
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thanks for the tips floodo1 and protc3.
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Old 03-13-2007, 05:11 PM
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Anyone here hear of anyone ever missing parts from a Cyclone kit? I bought a kit from Stormer Hobbies, opened it today and there was stuff missing. It was a sealed box, but it was missing:

The Chassis, Shock Towers, Upper Deck (all other Carbon Fiber parts also missing.)

Missing Bag C and G as well. What gives with this?

Stormer is sending me a new kit, but it won't be here for over a week from now. HPI/Hot Bodies was NO help. They told me my only option was to do what the hobby shop wants me to do. This really sucks. I was looking foward to putting it together tonight, but no chance of that now. The kit comes next week, so I need to put it together just days before the race I bought it for, and now have no chance to practice with it. I haven't raced much at all in the last year and a half so I need the pratice, but now I have to go into my race rusty, and cold.
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I was missing the heavy duty turnbuckles.
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Old 03-13-2007, 05:51 PM
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I recently got 2 of the $199 Cyclone Kits from Stormer. All parts were there in both kits.
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Old 03-13-2007, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Twiztid Rock
Anyone here hear of anyone ever missing parts from a Cyclone kit? I bought a kit from Stormer Hobbies, opened it today and there was stuff missing. It was a sealed box, but it was missing:

The Chassis, Shock Towers, Upper Deck (all other Carbon Fiber parts also missing.)

Missing Bag C and G as well. What gives with this?

Stormer is sending me a new kit, but it won't be here for over a week from now. HPI/Hot Bodies was NO help. They told me my only option was to do what the hobby shop wants me to do. This really sucks. I was looking foward to putting it together tonight, but no chance of that now. The kit comes next week, so I need to put it together just days before the race I bought it for, and now have no chance to practice with it. I haven't raced much at all in the last year and a half so I need the pratice, but now I have to go into my race rusty, and cold.
Sorry to here that happend to u. I got my kit from stormerhobbies and I was not missing a anyparts atll all.
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