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Old 09-29-2011, 04:07 PM
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I'm replacing my gear dif with ball dif and got another question....

In addition to TA03 diff, should I also get hard joint cup set (53217)?

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Does anyone know of a source for Xevo parts? I've got one on the way and having a source for spares would be handy. Especially want to keep my eyes open for upgrades like droop limiters and the suspension upgrades.

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I'm replacing my gear dif with ball dif and got another question....

In addition to TA03 diff, should I also get Hard joint cub set (53217)?
Couldn't hurt, but not immediately necessary.

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Originally Posted by monkeyracing
Does anyone know of a source for Xevo parts? I've got one on the way and having a source for spares would be handy. Especially want to keep my eyes open for upgrades like droop limiters and the suspension upgrades.



Couldn't hurt, but not immediately necessary.

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Also you could run plastic "blades" to reduce wear.
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Looking for a part number for the Tamiya front graphite m05 shock tower.
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Originally Posted by j.d.roost
Looking for a part number for the Tamiya front graphite m05 shock tower.
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[QUOTE=monkeyracing;9721667]Does anyone know of a source for Xevo parts? I've got one on the way and having a source for spares would be handy. Especially want to keep my eyes open for upgrades like droop limiters and the suspension upgrades.



Couldn't hurt, but not immediately necessary.

I guess the real question is if the outdrives (53217) are better than the ones included with the TA03 diff
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Old 09-29-2011, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by monkeyracing
Does anyone know of a source for Xevo parts? I've got one on the way and having a source for spares would be handy. Especially want to keep my eyes open for upgrades like droop limiters and the suspension upgrades.

Jim
You wont want to hear the phrase 'There is no source for Xevo parts now' then will you Jim.....

We've been trying for 6 months, and gave up.
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Originally Posted by Misiek
I guess the real question is if the outdrives (53217) are better than the ones included with the TA03 diff
They are stronger, no question about it.

Now, about those Xevo bits...
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Originally Posted by Misiek
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Originally Posted by monkeyracing
Tamiya M-05 steering sweeper dimensions. Measured center to center on the fasteners:

37mm at the posts, where they connect to the chassis. 55mm at the ball ends.

Attachment 814141
Thanks !
I think this will be a big upgrade then for the Avante.
With the original steering sweeper I have alot of bumpsteering because the steering links are so short, but now I can use links that are almost 10mm longer.
Thanks again sir
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Originally Posted by tony gray
You wont want to hear the phrase 'There is no source for Xevo parts now' then will you Jim.....

We've been trying for 6 months, and gave up.
They're out of business, then? Guess I'd better brush up on my fabrication skills, because I crash. Lots. I haven't had to carve up any carbon fiber for a few years now. The last hunk of carbon I had hanging around was a tailpiece from a Porsche Carrera GT. Those were some damned expensive mini parts.

Tony, do you have a scan of the Xevo Chariot manual you could send my way?

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Originally Posted by monkeyracing
They're out of business, then? Guess I'd better brush up on my fabrication skills, because I crash. Lots. I haven't had to carve up any carbon fiber for a few years now. The last hunk of carbon I had hanging around was a tailpiece from a Porsche Carrera GT. Those were some damned expensive mini parts.

Tony, do you have a scan of the Xevo Chariot manual you could send my way?

Jim
The owner of Xevo was not very keen on selling spare parts originally .... was more along the lines "just buy a new kit"

I haven't spoken to him since late last year when he found out the Xevo would not be allowed at TITC again , Maybe he just gave up
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We have indoor carpet rc track in Chino, CA.

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Fixed Gearing for Mini 2WD:
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Originally Posted by monkeyracing

Tony, do you have a scan of the Xevo Chariot manual you could send my way?

Jim
I'm sure something can be found....although its next to useless anyway. I built mine using the pictures of Tims original car on our site!
Leave it with me...
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Originally Posted by cannon
I haven't spoken to him since late last year when he found out the Xevo would not be allowed at TITC again , Maybe he just gave up
Did they ban it because of an injection molded only rule? Can't imagine why they would otherwise. Still, it's a bit odd, especially considering the ridiculous amount of modification they allow anyway.

Looks like I've got an orphan on the way.

Jim
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