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Old 09-08-2010, 06:54 PM
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I think the plastic is different; a lot of people have commented on how their existing setups did not produce the same results on the track.
More or less flex than previous plastic?
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I just got my T4.1 today and was wondering how long of a build it is? I won't be able to touch it until next week and just want to know if I should cut out some overtime at work and be able to get it together in one night?
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That's a loaded questions. There is way to many variables. Like are u using kit tools, have u done it before, are u trying to free up the drive train by soaking the bearings in motor cleaner for several hours then reoiling them and finally do u have kids and a wife or atleast pto. 3 hours if I buy bearings from avid in advance up to 12-14 hours using kit tools and so on. This is merely from my own personal experience. Building a kit with ur kid add another 6-7 hours for what ifs.
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3 hours if I buy bearings from avid in advance
How good are the Avid Bearings? Are they worth the money?

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How good are the Avid Bearings? Are they worth the money?

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I like them b/c I can use the stock ones as spares. I think they are the best for the price. Revolution is the way to go.
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I've always noticed slop from in to out on the idle gear but on my t4.1 I'm noticing alot of slop from side to side on the diff. Should I shim the diff or just run it.
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How good are the Avid Bearings? Are they worth the money?

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Best value in R/C, bar none. I bought 2 extra sets for my B4, T4 and RC8. And extra clutch bearings. All for around $80 (free shipping). The bearings were at my door in 3 days.

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Avid bearings are great! Can't beat the prices at all. I use them in all my cars!
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That's a loaded questions. There is way to many variables. Like are u using kit tools, have u done it before, are u trying to free up the drive train by soaking the bearings in motor cleaner for several hours then reoiling them and finally do u have kids and a wife or atleast pto. 3 hours if I buy bearings from avid in advance up to 12-14 hours using kit tools and so on. This is merely from my own personal experience. Building a kit with ur kid add another 6-7 hours for what ifs.

As far as reoiling the bearings there is really no need. Every bearing from Associated is properly oiled and is a direct fit
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As far as reoiling the bearings there is really no need. Every bearing from Associated is properly oiled and is a direct fit
The reason for oiling is b/c I use motor spray to pull out the thick grease and replace with trinity bearing oil this is allow the drivetrain to roll more freely.
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The reason for oiling is b/c I use motor spray to pull out the thick grease and replace with trinity bearing oil this is allow the drivetrain to roll more freely.
=+1 ON THE BEARINGS ROLLING FREE............

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No wife and no kids. I have hex drivers but no standard nut drivers, and I recently built an ESE and also have been rebuilding an LST that whoever owned before me wasn't all that big on maintenance, or cleaning, or putting it back together right. I should have specified a little better. Thank you.
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I now have a set of bearings on the way from Avid. I use their bearings in my ESE and ordered a set for my LST. I was on their website earlier today looking at extra wheel bearings so I didn't have to change those out all the time. I'll just use them everywhere now.
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The reason for oiling is b/c I use motor spray to pull out the thick grease and replace with trinity bearing oil this is allow the drivetrain to roll more freely.
I have used the trinity bearing oil with good success. I have been lubing my bearings with Dry Ice from Sullivan Products and it is amazing. I use it an all my tranny bearings now and my CVD's and it is the best stuff I have used to date. It is a Teflon based lube and is extemely slick.

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Originally Posted by Armaan
I think the plastic is different; a lot of people have commented on how their existing setups did not produce the same results on the track.
The new stuff has a lot more flex.
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