Originally Posted by rregl0612

since your on the filter subject.. I use a REVO offset Neck made by integy... places the filter upward.. and out of the way of the linkage.. I didnt really like the way it placed it.. : )


And just a ritual I do whenever putting a new zip tie on or whenever I unpack for the day.. I always pick up my car by the filter, then hold it for a few minutes..if it falls Reinstall it with a new tie. unitl it will hold its wieght without moving.. If it can withstand this it will survive through the most horrid of crashes.. This is cheap insurance versus that thing coming off..!!!!

Originally Posted by rregl0612

Not enough power with a VZB.. HMmm.. I run a tired vzb and never over 220.. plenty of umff.. use 14 and 15 bells track depending.. largest track 220 ft straight.... I suppose I could use a bit more bottom but running the 21 gets me about 8-9 minutes .. or atleast two laps on everybody that needs to pit at 7 with there 28's... plus I can for sure get through a 15mn main.. on 1 pit.. where its close with the .28.. I also think it helps me to not have so much wheelspin.. just a thought..
I did however just buy a STS DT 21MKII wich may have a bit more power.. but I just wanted it.. : )
A P5 would have more bottom.. just as much top.. course depends on your budget Any mod motors.. just simply rip..

Originally Posted by Mystikal8885

Hey guys, been racing my Arena since it was released in Janurary. I got the cross pins and blue clutch shoes from Gene a while back. Haven't done much upgrades, but so far the truck is awesome. I've read what u guys have posted and they are pretty good ideas. I do have a question though, what's the benefit of switching to 17mm hubs beside having a more options for different wheels?
I sat down today and did the mod by grinding down the upper arm at a 45 degree angle, putting the nut at the bottom, using the outer hole on the ackerman and putting the pin in the lower hole on the tower. I also grind the part of the arm the caster block was touching I can see that I got more downtravel and more steering.
I got the RTR version and all i've changed was the rear toe block and the upper bell crank. This truggy is sweeet. All of the guys at my local track are now intrested in getting one. Here are some pics of the beast.....or beauty.........you decide!

Originally Posted by Mystikal8885

This is the body I used
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXRAC4&P=ML

This one will also work
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXRAD0&P=7

Originally Posted by Dr Gonzo

Thanks for your input auto2,

I hope that wasn't sarcasm that I detected. I don't feel that I am asking an inappropriate or dumb question. I am just looking for the best way to protect my engine (they aren't cheap).

I appreciate everyone who is patient with the inexperienced. I have two other nitros (pretty much stock), but non that I have invested time, money, and effort into as I have the Matrix TR FRE. I hope to race my Matrix and just want the most out of my investment. Forums like these really help in learing the hobby/sport.

Thanks.