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05-30-2007, 09:44 AM

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Except in the diff, they still use 2-56 hardware. I think the tie rods are still 4-40 thread too, but it doesn't matter since they thread into plastic.

I didnt think about the diff as it also adjust with a 2mm wrench...LOL.

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05-30-2007, 09:45 AM

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Has anyone else had troubld building these shocks?? I feel like a total dope for asking since I have built about million different kinds of shocks and these look like they should be easy. The went together well, except for the larger VCS foam (which i leaft out), but they leak around the top cap. Any suggestions or tricks?

Matt

I dont think anyone is running the large foam....just the smaller one. I have not had any problem with mine leaking but I do tend to tighten them down pretty tight.

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05-30-2007, 10:04 AM

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TC5 IN STOCK

IF ANY OF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A TC5, I JUST GOT SOME IN STOCK.

05-30-2007, 10:07 AM

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It should work fine but I have not tried it. We are running the center most screws on the top deck with Orings and washers. I would say this would be a must on the stock chassis and possible try all 4 top deck screws that way although I have not tried it and dont know if anyone else has either.

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If its not to much trouble, could you post a picture of this?

thanks,

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05-30-2007, 11:43 AM

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the shocks probably arent leaking, when you first build them, it probably just residual oil left over, run them one round, then take off and use motor spray and they should be fine

05-30-2007, 11:47 AM

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if you feel you want more traction use the rear 4 with o rings, lets the chassis flex more in the rear, i also do the rear front holes(towards middle) at our local track, which is low to med grip asphalt

05-30-2007, 01:52 PM

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I was wondering if anyone has had a problem with debris getting up into the front or rear diffs because of the opening in the chassis?

05-30-2007, 01:56 PM

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I was wondering if anyone has had a problem with debris getting up into the front or rear diffs because of the opening in the chassis?

I have not yet but I have only ran it on asphalt at the Reedy and then ran it 3-4 times on carpet. One thing I did notice is that it did NOT build up carpet fuzz in the diff pulleys like my previous car did. I think this is due to the new material belts. They dont stretch much and give killer rip. I think they have less fibers in them.

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05-30-2007, 01:59 PM

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just ordered myself a new whip!!!!

time for a change and I cant wait!!!!

05-30-2007, 02:21 PM

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EA,

Do you have any idea what your droop works out to using mm over ride height idea? I hate using the droop gages since tire size can make the numbers useless.

Thanks,

Matt