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Old 10-23-2016, 03:18 PM
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Yes, Just ran it yesterday at the CenCal Challenge race. Never felt I was at a disadvantage and it was my first day with the car and was on pace with the Top guys in USGT. Was Qualified 6th out of 40 before I left I didn't expect anything but was not surprised that it's a competitive car against anything else in spec classes. I think it's a keeper.
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Old 10-23-2016, 07:14 PM
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I like my Ta07, selling my TB04R to get another one
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Old 10-24-2016, 11:45 AM
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Do you guys recommend running the front spool?
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Old 10-24-2016, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Fasrc
Do you guys recommend running the front spool?
Yes!! it will reduce weight and give you good power out of the corners.

But i'm going to test the one-way with rear ball diff should be fun.
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Old 10-24-2016, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by gijoe64
Yes!! it will reduce weight and give you good power out of the corners.

But i'm going to test the one-way with rear ball diff should be fun.
Thanks... just ordered it..
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Old 10-24-2016, 01:08 PM
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I should have asked what else is a must have have? Oh well... next order but i'm still curios to see what else is good to install on this car?
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Originally Posted by Fasrc
I should have asked what else is a must have have? Oh well... next order but i'm still curios to see what else is good to install on this car?
You should get the following:

Aluminum motor support mounts
Aluminum steering rack
Carbon Front and rear shock towers
And suspension block Aluminum
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Old 10-24-2016, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by gijoe64
You should get the following:

Aluminum motor support mounts
Aluminum steering rack
Carbon Front and rear shock towers
And suspension block Aluminum
Thanks for that.
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Old 10-25-2016, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Fasrc
I should have asked what else is a must have have? Oh well... next order but i'm still curios to see what else is good to install on this car?
Don't worry too much about upgrades from day 1. Also depends what motor you're running and what surface you're running on too. Silver can on asphalt probably no upgrades are "must haves". Mine has only the servo mount, motor posts and sway bars and a 53440 spring set and it's getting there slowly by adjusting spring rates and damper positioning.
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Originally Posted by Mini35
Don't worry too much about upgrades from day 1. Also depends what motor you're running and what surface you're running on too. Silver can on asphalt probably no upgrades are "must haves". Mine has only the servo mount, motor posts and sway bars and a 53440 spring set and it's getting there slowly by adjusting spring rates and damper positioning.
Ya, I have ran it a few weeks bone stock on asphalt but everyone at the track suggested running 2.5 mil diff oil in the front. I figured if that's the case, might as well get the spool.
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Old 10-25-2016, 01:42 PM
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Running super thick fluid is still different than a spool. Under high traction you will still have a slight diff action, and it helps the driveline give under impacts. If you happen to hit the boards a bit more than most, it would help in breaking c hubs and axle parts.
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Originally Posted by theproffesor
Running super thick fluid is still different than a spool. Under high traction you will still have a slight diff action, and it helps the driveline give under impacts. If you happen to hit the boards a bit more than most, it would help in breaking c hubs and axle parts.
Makes sense....
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Just in case if you're interested.

Design and price updated.
I've tried this part printed in White-Strong plastic last night, and ended up second in B-main. The pulley does the job nicely, improved the look, and most importantly, it is one-piece. Works with original bearings.

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Originally Posted by gijoe64
Yes!! it will reduce weight and give you good power out of the corners.

But i'm going to test the one-way with rear ball diff should be fun.


Got the Spool in and installed it. Will try it this weekend.
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Starting my build on the TA07. I'm just getting to the diffs and so far it has gone together flawlessly. Zero play on the arms and they still swing silky smooth. I went with the 419x front 05e blocks to give the car a wider more normal stance. I also noticed the molds where the bulkheads mount in are square... hmmm plans for future upgrades? Wonder if the 419x bulkheads would drop in as is? Looking forward to getting this thing finished up over the next couple of days. Should be fun as I have all these goodies to drop in it.

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