A Ilievski

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HPI also have genuin alloy hubs for the cyclone.

However the standard hubs and arms that come with the cyclone S are really pov. The carbon graphite ones are better but they still break fairly easy.

peetiewonder

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honestly the stock s hubs are weaker than the replacements, not sure why. almost everyone i know (including myself) who runs/ ran a cyclone s has broken a front hub. once you replace them they dont usually break again.

mangoman

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They are not just weaker... its like they were specifically designed so that they could with stand the rigours of having the kit sent out by regular post and noobs putting the kit together :P

If you see cheap cyclone C hubs make sure they are not the plastic ones from the Cyclone S kit.

SteveM

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We run the Cyclone S as a spec sedan in club racing and if you add a wide front bumper you'll be set. We use the BRP wide TC3 bumper cut and modified to fit. Works great.

Little_Mike

that is surprising, i rarely break suspension parts,and im not that great a driver

try the hard material ones, thats what I use

ark

iTrader: (11)

Hi, just a question, can Kimborough 48 spurs be used in the TC?

luic

Hello, i read pages in this and other forums about Cyclone TC, i see all specs and diff with the old car, is there diferents much parts.

This year i changed my old "Surikan Edition" (blue cyclone ), for a TOP Scythe, well, now i think to go back to HB, i have my old cyclone and read in some previous posts about updating with new pieces of the Cyclone TC, and the car still competitive, sure...i think is a good car.

But, i like to know, if anybody change from "Hara,Surikan,Black old cyclones" to a new TC, your feeling in the track.

peetiewonder

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i think the big differences are the swing arm designs, the chassis, and the diff. i am running a pro spec diff in my surikarn and can tell you the difference is night and day with that. as for the other stuff i dont know.

Korey Harbke

iTrader: (13)

The biggest difference in my opinion is the Pro Spec ball diff. It's WAY more durable in the diff screw. Plus it's rediculously smooth with 12, 3mm diff balls.

I know some will disagree with me on this, but I looove the new suspension arms. They are more adjustable because they give you a whoppin' 5 shock positions on the rear arm, and 4 for the front. Just helps tune your car in for more tracks.

The next biggest thing is the chassis package. The upper decks, and lower deck are ATC post capable. So if you are running on a REALLY high grip track, you can add some posts to stiffen the chassis up a bit. The rear deck is also made out of a FRP material that is a little more flexible, which makes the car more stable. A lot of the team is cutting that rear deck to allow even more flex in the rear for extra stability on asphalt.

Another really cool change compared to your surikarn edition is the shock towers and upper bulkheads. The upper bulkheads are beefed up a little bit more, and also have shock towers with almost twice as many shock positions for very fine tuning adjustments.

Hope that helps you out!

-Korey

Korey Harbke

iTrader: (13)

I have a kimbrough 64pitch spur gear on my car now. Unless they changed the mounting holes, it should fit fine. I'm not sure what sizes you'll use though. Just make sure to tighten the screws down evenly because instead of 4 screws, there will only be 2 screws.

-Korey

dontfeelcold

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Im just wondering how people go about building there shocks. How much rebound? do you run rebound foam?

grizzle

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Hi guys, I got a problem with my cyclone TC, I notice now that the front inside wheel wiggles a lot on cornering. Is there any cure for this? Will it happen that the rear tires rotates more than the front tires? Thanks.

Matt Pocknell

I tend not to use any foam in the shock, it can give too much rebound.

For carpet with rubber tyres, I set rebound somewhere between 25%-50%, which loses some responsiveness and makes the car easier to drive.

On tarmac I usually run 75%-100% rebound, mainly depending on how bumpy the track is.

misfitchef

I have a Cyclone S and I need help gearing it to race VTA. My hobby shop experts gave me a 78T Spur and 45T pinion to hit the 4.1-4.3 ratio in the rules for the 21.5/Lipo combo..Trouble is I can't get the 2 gears to even touch...Anyone know a better combo to achieve this in this car?
Thanks

luic

Thanks for the replys guys, peetiewonder and Korey Harbke help me very much.

Greetings, Luis C.