Switch the LRP's to the Orion R10 and be done with it. Smoother with more adjustability.

Reading the last few pages you would think this was the LRP thread....

Previously I was running a vented setup with garodisc pads. One thing I noticed was that my truck (t4.1) seemed slower initially. After ~2min it was substantially faster. I had no explanation for this until now. It appears that my garodisc pads have some kind of film on them now from the slipper plates. This was/is causing the clutch to slip until it warms up.
Then I ran my new Avid Triad. This clutch seems easier to adjust compared to the garodisc/stock setup. With the garodisc, a small <1/4 turn makes a substantial difference in performance. With the triad, larger adjustments are needed to make the same performance difference. This made the dial-in phase much easier for me. Driving with this clutch is what made me recognize the issue with my garodisc. In addition, I can run the mesh closer while still having enough lash with these gears compared to the silent spurs I was previously running.

In the end, I'm very happy with the Triad, and I'm sure I can be with the garodisc again if I treat the pads. Because of the lighter weight setup on the triad, and ease of adjustment, I don't think I'll go back to the stock type clutch setup.

Hideeho
Thanks for the answer. I'm gathering from other posts the fade resistance & durability of the triad is at least as good as the garodisk?

Fade = yes
Durability = too early to tell

Anyone think the new Associated Big Bore shocks will be better than the Kyosho big bores?

Also anyone care to guess at the price of the Associated B.B. shocks?

I'm sure they will not cost $130 like the Kyosho shocks.
Well I hope not...

My bet ....

About $10 less or same as the cost of a V2 shock set...

Sure would be nice to spend about $35-40 per pair.

Will I be able to swap my Factoryone Bushing and rings from my B4.1 shocks over to the new AE big bores?


http://www.factoryone-rc.com/Products.html

+1

Dont count on it, the new BB shocks should have a larger diameter shock shaft.

Ok I hope Factoryone will be on-top of the new AE shocks.
I'm sure they will be...


Thx

Anyone like the slop in the AE steering rack over the Avid steering rack?

Not sure if having a steering locked down with the Avid is a good thing in a buggy.

I would think a little slop is good in a buggy.

What do you guys think?

Do you preffer the Avid rack or the stock rack?

I may buy one just to test it out.

To all that hav sent back an lrp speedo, don't feel bad it took them 7 months for my speedo but this was last year

Haven't gotten the avid rack yet, but in general slop in a buggy is good.
If you have no slop it gets super twitchy and hard to drive. So I've been told by a few....