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Old 02-06-2004, 08:44 AM
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I have a question about the steering rack on the R3. It doesn't appear to have a lot of steering throw. I am getting maximum throw on the rack and it still doesn't have a lot of travel. I am using the inside ackerman holes on the rack. Should I be using the outside holes on the steering rack?
The more steering throw you have, the less cornerspeed you'll have. I can't see exactly how much throw you have, but you might want to try it as is before looking for a fix.
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Old 02-06-2004, 08:47 AM
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Who said that only kids can cover their car in glitter, I dipped my new CGM in elmers glue and threw 2lbs worth of glitter on it... looks great.
What 2lbs!...is that all...wow...took double that to cover my Pro4 with Purple glitter.
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Who said that only kids can cover their car in glitter, I dipped my new CGM in elmers glue and threw 2lbs worth of glitter on it... looks great.
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Old 02-06-2004, 08:57 AM
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Originally posted by rc-zombies
What 2lbs!...is that all...wow...took double that to cover my Pro4 with Purple glitter.
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Come on then.... I want pics
Do a step by step Randman chassis prep, dipping, etc...
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Come on then.... I want pics
Do a step by step Randman chassis prep, dipping, etc...
I would, but the camera accidentaly got stuck to the car as well.
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Old 02-06-2004, 04:30 PM
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Does it look something like this
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Old 02-06-2004, 04:33 PM
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Originally posted by Ko Racer
Does it look something like this
Yeah, pretty close, but mine has the camera stuck to the battery slots.
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Originally posted by Randman
Yeah, pretty close, but mine has the camera stuck to the battery slots.
Lmao your crazy man crazy
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close up shots of the sway bars
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back shot and you use the R2 sway bars if you want this way
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Originally posted by Ko Racer
close up shots of the sway bars
Now that's a smart way to do it man! I wish I could be responsible for thinking that one up...
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Originally posted by Randman
Now that's a smart way to do it man! I wish I could be responsible for thinking that one up...

Thanks bro and its much faster to switch out if need be.
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Thanks bro and its much faster to switch out if need be.
Exactly... that's why I like it so much.
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Is the R3 alot better than the R2.
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