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Old 05-09-2005, 05:14 AM
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Originally posted by dontfeelcold
Can you confirm that the '05 Spec comes with a spool?
Originally posted by Erik Shauver
Keep in mind that this release info posted previously is for the Japanese market 2005 spec Pro 4.

The USA/ Europe 2005 Spec Pro 4 will have the following:
All standard Pro 4 features
+2.5mm main chassis (original main chassis)
+new upper deck (as shown -- more lateral flex, same fore to aft stiffness, reduced chance of tweaking on impacts, with cone washers and o-rings over the steering posts as used by Hara)
+new motor mount (as shown)
+new shocks (fluorine coated, new bladders, new pistons, new shafts, as shown)
+Delrin diff out drives
+new 1 piece aluminum rear input shaft (combines spur adapter and shaft, with solid pins, much more rigid gear mounting, different than Japanese spec parts)
+new aluminum front input shaft
+new diff nut and new diff screw (larger screw size + T-nut)
+aluminum steering servo mounts
+Spool and One Way will be included
+full range of pivot block spacers to adjust block heights
+0, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 degree pivot blocks included
+Heavy Duty, Self Lubricating Ball Cups are also included

While some will say it is simply the "same old, same old" Pro 4, it does address exactly what a lot of our customers and team drivers wanted changed. It moves the weight balance forward, the motor is easier to access, the diff holds its settings better, the shocks are even easier to rebuild and maintain, the shock are even smoother, the drive train spins more true, the drive train is even lighter, a spool is included, and more suspension adjustments are possible right out of the box. The only items it is really missing to be competitive on any surface would be a full range of tuning springs (or a 3.0mm chassis and front diff for foam tire carpet racing).
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