For the Record guys...

I find it hilarious that you're buying FT alum Tierods, and alum Bolt sets that decreases weight... and then turn around and add weight. Spending hundreds of dollars doing it. They've got you wrapped around their finger! :o

inb4unsprungweightdefense

:rolleyes:

:D

I follow that to a SLIGHT extent. The Tierods... "Maybe".
But those alum bolts? 90% of which are in the chassis itself? No. Not a chance. Not. a. chance.

You miss the point.

ThunderbirdJunkie was agreeing with you.

No no. I know. I'm just bullshitting about it now.

Don't worry, as a believer in light-as-plausible, ThunderbirdJunkie is also baffled.

TQ all the way
 

we got down to PG for the state champs race today the trucks worked good in practice .

at 8pm they have a Friday night race we signed up
1st heat in sc 4x4 i qualified 5th over all with 16 laps
1st heat in 2wd sc mod i qualified 6th over all with 15 laps

2nd heat in 4x4 sc i was TQ by almost a half a lap this truck is dialed 17 in 5:07
2nd heat 2wd sc mod i was TQ by 11 seconds 17 in 5:17 both trucks are dialed can't wait for tomorrow

we did not run the mains the guy i rode with broke both his trucks and wanted to leave .

all i can say is losi beware :lol::sneaky::nod:

For the record...

I have the ft alum fieriest and screws (not using many) and the ft shock kits but I didn't spend a penny on them. A certain AE team driver gave them to me along with a bnib reedy sonic 6.5 brushless.

Now, as far as why people add weight after they put the lightweight stuff on is kinda simple, get the weight as low as possible. Its extreamly important to get the weight lower in rock crawling, why not in sc racing and other offload racing.

Sorry Bub, Taking weight out of the Chassis where 80% of those screws go anyway, then buying a heavier chassis negates that statement. Along with the Tierods that are along the LCG point of the entire truck anyway. There is a difference in weight transfer gained by maybe... and I mean maybe: 2mm.

FT Tie Rods: 50.00
+
FT Bolts: 45.00
+
Exotech chassis: 110.00
=
$205.00 and 2mm LCG difference.

Don't get me wrong guys who are offended by my opinion. If I 'had' free money? I'd do this. (my reasoning is different, Bling baby!) But as far as performance? Don't kid yourselves.

We already have the lightest truck on the market. You could literally duct tape Fishing Lead to the chassis pan and achieve the 2mm lower LCG. I won't deny the trucks look gorgeous with the three things i'm attacking. But don't staple Performance when you bundle the three together. (emphasis on bundled)

You just have not learned how to take advatage
of those Hi Po parts yet .


Give it some more time ......:ha:

Titanium is more resistant to bending or breaking..... Not that i have heard anyone breaking the steel turnbuckls..:cool:..... And they look SWEET:eek::batman:

Cant wait to here some actual tracktime feedback on that chasssis, im really on the fence about buying one

considering i added 4.5oz on the sides of stock chassis, i expect it to work very well since the weight will be lower. Flex wise im not sure if it will make a difference since most of the flex is coming from the F/R sections more so than the center. i think it will be good, i will do some thorough testing with it next week, i have to make a custom saddle pack mount that matches the holes that are in it already. no way in hell im drilling on it!!