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Old 05-14-2005, 07:46 PM
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Do you guys happen to know what this is?

as a matter of fact,yes I do..

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Old 05-14-2005, 07:52 PM
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Is that the 2004? So sway bar im guessing? Would this work on the original r40?
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Old 05-14-2005, 09:12 PM
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I'll be out again tomorrow. Got the clutch set-up, new springs, new parts and pipe on. Looking good!

Hopefully, it will look the same tomorrow evening as it does right now, minus some tread from the tires.
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good luck tomorrow performula...

fastharry: what kind of linkage setup do you have going to the brake?
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Old 05-15-2005, 04:18 AM
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Went to test the new clutch setup last night after fixing the flywheel pins and putting the spring back in after it fell out.

I goto launch the car and it bogs like the brakes are on. The gears seem to roll pretty easy. So im guessing maybe the messed up spring I re-used was probably not in good condition?

Im just confused why it bogs down like something is catching.... I have to go almost full throttle to get the wheels to spin. Then it seems like everything can move ok.

I guess ill be taking it apart today or tonight and will give it a look. Im going to probably just remove the spring and see how it runs without.
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Old 05-15-2005, 04:38 AM
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I am not sure why everybody is pre-occupied with the spring. The clutch works with and without and it makes only a small difference.
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Originally posted by onnetz
good luck tomorrow performula...

fastharry: what kind of linkage setup do you have going to the brake?

thats a 3 racing brake arm....with a HPI throttle ball(the little brass ones thay have that go in the plastic arms on the carbs....the thread sise was 2-56).....and a ball cup from the racer2 linkage set.....

and let me tell you something....this cars brakes are great....they never change their feel from one lap to the next..wait till I get the HPI stainless brake for it....

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Old 05-15-2005, 04:59 AM
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Originally posted by fastharry
wiat till I get the HPI stainless brake for it....
Definately a must have item. The stock brake action becomes quite notchy with some wear.
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Originally posted by AMGRacer
Definately a must have item. The stock brake action becomes quite notchy with some wear.
I can't find anyplace that has it...or the new belts...any ideas?...
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Fastharry: Go aftermarket? At least if they are proven. I dont know about them but they look similiar.

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Also while on the subject of aftermarket do's and donts. For everyones knowledge. Im going to have to suggest against ever using the 3racing steering set. Otherwise it seems everything from 3racing is better than gpm except in 2 areas.

The GPM steering kit and the front sway bar mounts are far superior. Since those also come with new sway bars. Also the steering kit for gpm has better support (more stock like) for the arm brace and what seems to be the correct height. While 3racing is very small support and its too tall....this all equals TONS OF SLOP.

I switched back to stock the other night and my car is much better. I think im going to take the plunge and get the carbon graphite arms to just see how it runs , this should also eliminate the slop in all my old plastic parts that are on this used car.

Ill let you guys know how much more that eliminates it.
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Old 05-15-2005, 08:05 AM
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Did someone say new belts? Where are those?
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http://www.hpiracing.co.jp/contents_...up_e/0409.html

here's the brake disc..

http://www.hpiracing.co.jp/contents_...up_e/0408.html
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Old 05-15-2005, 09:28 AM
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Sounds great. Man why is the good stuff always over seas?
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Old 05-15-2005, 09:43 AM
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Hark whats your AIM name?
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