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08-19-2011, 12:14 PM

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what's the situ with the spares of late?

I was going to buy one when they were first released, but the lack of parts availability put me off.

Also, what arms are people using, the hpi pro4 ones or standard arms?

Hi

In europe it's not that big a problem , I have been using the following dealers

Planet-rc.ch
demonpowerproducts.co.uk
apexmodels.co.uk

They all have internet shop , and all deliver within a week in europe

08-19-2011, 04:27 PM

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I tried it, it is true, it increases the steering, because the upper deck Spec-r is more rigid than the standard, but being more rigid, the reactions of car are less predictable in the event of low grip, it works well under conditions of medium / high grip.

thanks for feedback, u mean its only good for good traction

08-21-2011, 06:08 AM

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With so many new parts for the TCX why doesn't HB release a new car or will we have to buy everything piecemeal ? Maybe an update package containing just the new parts would be a better way to go ...

In fact there is a rumor about a new TCX Hara Edition... But that's just a rumor...

08-21-2011, 08:04 PM

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Hot bodies online seems to have the new parts in stock...

08-22-2011, 12:51 PM

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Rear Belt is too much tensioned

has anybody an idea or link for a longer rear belt for better rolling drivetrain..in Stock racing (13.5) is the belt to much tensioned i think.
thanks Markus

08-22-2011, 12:57 PM

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In fact there is a rumor about a new TCX Hara Edition... But that's just a rumor...

I, for one, would like to see it.

08-22-2011, 02:44 PM

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has anybody an idea or link for a longer rear belt for better rolling drivetrain..in Stock racing (13.5) is the belt to much tensioned i think.
thanks Markus

Just turn the differential bearing holders so it loosens the tension a tiny bit.

08-22-2011, 02:48 PM

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Most of the upgrade option parts are available on the hotbodies website

Can't wait to try all those goodies!!!

08-22-2011, 04:27 PM

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Also Wheelspin models have pretty much everything in stock at the moment =)

08-22-2011, 10:39 PM

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Most of the upgrade option parts are available on the hotbodies website

Can't wait to try all those goodies!!!

does anyone know the 6 hole pistons at hot bodies online is just a pair or a set of four? it cost $14.25. kinda pricy for me

http://www.hotbodiesonline.com/products/en/68768.html

08-22-2011, 11:22 PM

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Corey
yes i know that ..but for stock is the tension too strong i think...
regards

08-23-2011, 03:20 AM

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does anyone know the 6 hole pistons at hot bodies online is just a pair or a set of four? it cost $14.25. kinda pricy for me

http://www.hotbodiesonline.com/products/en/68768.html

probably just a pair.... remember, most of those prices are full retail, not the street price.... that's the price for buying direct from the manufacturer

expect them much cheaper at hobby shops when they are available

08-23-2011, 04:14 AM

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Hey guys if anybody is interested i have 2 sets of the DCJ drive shafts(67699), brand new in package. I am selling for $30 a piece. If interested PM me..

08-23-2011, 08:40 AM

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Corey
yes i know that ..but for stock is the tension too strong i think...
regards

I don't know of any longer belts, but there is a point where going too loose actually causes more drag under load. The belt flops around or skips, and the diff cams have more than enough adjustment to get to that point. Let us know if you find a belt that works for you though.

-Korey

08-23-2011, 09:53 AM

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has anybody an idea or link for a longer rear belt for better rolling drivetrain..in Stock racing (13.5) is the belt to much tensioned i think.
thanks Markus

I thought the drivetrain had to much drag till I cleaned the bearings, Now she is nice and free. If your up to it clean out the stock lube and replace with high quality bearing oil like Acer racing sin lube and she will free right up.

Hope this helps

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