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Old 08-09-2016, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by OSherman
EVO6 OS-spec is definitely making grounds. Running neck-n-neck with all the fast-est (TRF418/TRF419/TA05/TA07/TB03/Evo6) 17.5 runners locally. I know you can't 'win practice' but it did make some folks turn their heads.

Unfortunately practice ended with a trip to the wall because steering link lost a screw during an on-track incident.. Thankfully, drivetrain suffered no damage.

podium finish is definitely in the cards now...


....to be continued
OS spec? What did u do?
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Old 08-09-2016, 09:41 PM
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Sherman's been running the Evo6 MS - I think that's what he means
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Old 08-10-2016, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by WagwanBumba
Sherman's been running the Evo6 MS - I think that's what he means
Ahh.
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Old 08-10-2016, 08:27 AM
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Well.. I do sometimes run double UpperDecks to reduce flex.. and I also prefer 2deg C-blocks.. and of course the Wippler-stick (which is still lighter than the light-er MS shaft included with the new MS)

other than that.. all 'normal' stuff on my EVO6MS
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Old 08-16-2016, 01:38 PM
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I'm anxiously awaiting the Exotek lightweight spool and aluminum C-hubs!

The Exo 6 cars have suited me pretty well this year. I was able to end the USVTA points season with a #2 overall finish in VTA and #3 overall finish in USGT using the Exo 6 platform along with the lightweight suggestions and tips from a lot of you folks on this thread. Thanks for all the help and advice along with excellent aftermarket support from the Exotek team!

On to the 2016-2017 season now
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Old 08-17-2016, 08:46 AM
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I made some further adjustments which has me just above the 1400 gram mark:
Trimmed ESC wires (8 grams)
Removed ESC Fan (15 grams)
Installed Ball Diff (7 grams)
Installed TA06 light weight outdrives (this is actually a more expensive upgrade than anticipated because if you are running the 44MM DCJ shafts, you will need to switch over to the 42MM as the caps add too much length and actually cause binding when the shocks are compressed. (2 grams)
Purchased a new USGT compatible light weight body (15 grams)

Out for delivery are the alu screws and carbon center shaft by ewippler. With those final changes, I expect to hit about 1380 total weight.

That being said, if I need to, I can still drop some weight by changing to a short servo which may drop another 12 grams of weight.

Thanks all for helping me out. All this advice added to reduction of over 100 grams.
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Great nubs !!! You're starting to think like BERT...lol... Let us know if your car got faster....
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Originally Posted by bertrandsv87
Great nubs !!! You're starting to think like BERT...lol... Let us know if your car got faster....
Hah! It probably will... but any gains in speed will be offset by my novice skills.
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Old 08-17-2016, 02:20 PM
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Ahahah.... I am in the same boat, but I'll take every weight loss advantage I can get....lol....
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How heavy is your battery??
Also, are there plastic gears like the 419x has for the evo gear diff??
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Originally Posted by tandman
How heavy is your battery??
Also, are there plastic gears like the 419x has for the evo gear diff??

yes...TB04,TB06,EVO6 EVO5 all have four metal or plastic gears
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Any of you Tamiya guys interested in this shirt? LoL
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Originally Posted by tandman
How heavy is your battery??
Also, are there plastic gears like the 419x has for the evo gear diff??
my 100C battery is 312 grams
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Hey Guys i would like to share my setup with you. It's very nice to drive on my Hometrack but i still need more corner speed, especially in slow corners. What can i improve?
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Originally Posted by Brinni
Hey Guys i would like to share my setup with you. It's very nice to drive on my Hometrack but i still need more corner speed, especially in slow corners. What can i improve?
Hi!

That's a little vague sorry. Slow because of pushing, loose, entry or exit and carpet or sphalt?
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