Originally Posted by 916bdogg (Post 11950785)

Really comes down to Monkey see Monkey Doo .. Cause it isn't really any faster .. By any means !!!! :lol:

Originally Posted by Bob Barry (Post 11952738)

use Proline CC inserts then. They seem to wear out the fastest from my experience. I would think a worn CC insert would be much better than a reg CC insert from the way you describe things.

Originally Posted by Wildcat1971 (Post 11952063)

I think we all know about the new AKA premounts by now. I am not sure how many of you run the impacts or handlebars, but the pricing on these look very good. I dont think the hexlites rear are the best, but they are pretty decent. I know if you are reusing your reds and dont like the hexlites, then this is probably not a great deal. But for others, this might be a nice cost saver.

"AKA introduce the pre-mounted Handlebar and Impact 1/10th buggy tyres. Both treads are available in soft and super soft compounds and they feature the standard Red inserts and your choice of white or yellow Hexlite wheels."

Wheel = 6.89
Tire = 11.99
Insert = 7.19
total = 26.07
Towers Premount Price: 20.99 (amain does not have them listed yet)
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDHKD&P=7

Originally Posted by Wildcat1971 (Post 11952925)

yeah, the local say the reds get better after broken in. If i had some in older tires, I would just cut them out and reuse. But i need to get some reds and break them in, lol. If I could find some used reds locally, I would give that a shot. I currently have PL blues on my buggy. I would not really say they are wearing out fast. Maybe by the time the tire is shot, they will be good.


Also, does anyone use the TQ wire 4mm connectors? I am unsure if the 14mm or the 18mm is needed. I would guess the 18mm, but I wanna double check before I order some.

Originally Posted by Jonny5 (Post 11953109)

I've also been told, thougb I haven't tried it, that spraying them with WD40 and throwing them in a ziploc overnight breaks them in nicely.

Originally Posted by Jake S (Post 11953132)

tbh what im about to say could be very wrong indeed.... but i noticed that when i removed some vectors from a set of rims last week that the fume method seemed to soften up the aka red foams to a very nice point, so maybe the fume method on some new foams might speed up the break in process.


also....completely unrelated #pleasedontdoitTT

http://www.teamassociated.com/news/l...onster_Truck!/

Originally Posted by Wildcat1971 (Post 11952925)

yeah, the local say the reds get better after broken in. If i had some in older tires, I would just cut them out and reuse. But i need to get some reds and break them in, lol. If I could find some used reds locally, I would give that a shot. I currently have PL blues on my buggy. I would not really say they are wearing out fast. Maybe by the time the tire is shot, they will be good.


Also, does anyone use the TQ wire 4mm connectors? I am unsure if the 14mm or the 18mm is needed. I would guess the 18mm, but I wanna double check before I order some.

Originally Posted by Jonny5 (Post 11953109)

You can run them over with your car in the driveway to break them in. I've also been told, thougb I haven't tried it, that spraying them with WD40 and throwing them in a ziploc overnight breaks them in nicely.

Originally Posted by NovaCX12 (Post 11954847)

For the guys running 5-10 min heats, what size lipos are you guys running? My sons car has a 5000 25c pack and runs 45 mins - 1hr depending. If I plan to race, I don't think I would need a 5000? Thanks!