Turns out I was missing one of the 3mm screws in the Tekin kit. Nevertheless, they were too short to use with the Grid mount anyway. If you're using a Grid mount, I suggest you go get M3 x 10mm and M4 x 10mm screws and not use the Tekin hardware (except to install the fan).

As for the pinion, I'd just use Hot Bodies, as suggested by Grid and be done with it. That way, if you're using the stock mount and upgrade to the Grid mount later, you can still use your pinions.

I posted in the Grid mount thread. I'm using Castle Mod 1 pinions. They are 12mm thick. Works perfectly.

Thinking about getting a Trex 450

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How about an RC10B4 instead?

I bought a 6CH RC helicopter a couple of years ago. I couldn't get the hang of it. It sits on the shelf now. It was a nice EFlight heli too. $50+shipping and it's yours. Man, I have too much stuff.

I've got the ti-turnbuckle set and just thought tonight that the steering arms will be too short. Right enough the turnbuckles are 42mm which is a good bit shorter than the steel ones. Any advice? And have you guys got them taper in or taper out?

Already got some M4x10 flathead hex for the Grid. Will i need M3 as well then?

I sure hope you know how to fly one if you get one. Heli's do rock though.

I can't decide Billy. I have too much to choose from. I want an onroad and I want a 1/10 off. But that Heli is sweet.

And hell no, I don't know how to fly one. That's what real flight G5.5 is for.

Btw, what are these castle setups going for used? $225-$250. I've run about 10 packs through it. All 4S

Yeah, I should have done that first. I thought about buying that program to teach myself. Bad idea to start on the real thing!!!

As for the RC10B4...I'll make you a great deal!

Yeah, I was looking over at the RX8 thread and even Ty at tekin posted his wires are not soldered the way the others guys have said in here. His post is at http://www.rctech.net/forum/6493769-post5013.html Blade mentioned back in May his problem was due to wires that were too short. And Ty's conflicting post at http://www.rctech.net/forum/7354781-post7614.html

From the pictures I'm guessing that's at least $400 worth the stuff. I looked for the sale thread but I can never find anything in there. I give up after a page or 2.

Yeah, the wires that were too short actually pulled apart the solder within the motor. Randy Pike fixed it up for me at the track. He's the one that pointed out that my wires were soldered in the "wrong" direction, after he saw that the tabs were pulling way. So, it was actually two different problems I had.

I have a buddy that just bought one of those. He is brand new to heli also, but he is sticking to the trainer software for now.

Whoohooo just placed an order for 2 sets of ProLine Calibers Mounted on White ProLine V2 dish wheels, for $17 a set!!! yay!

that pinion will work perfectly for you. i dont have the grid mount so i dont know if its compatible with that particular mount but the Robinson racing pinions dont have a particularly long shank.

Are you going to just gloat or share where you bought them from?