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Jochim_18 02-16-2011 06:17 PM

It's hard to tell on the pics they all look the same.

Evoracer 02-23-2011 04:47 AM

Hey All, Still reading through all the thread pages and noticed some comments about the stock bearings being a bit sticky due to the type of grease the manufacturer uses. Does everyone suggest using the stock bearings after soaking them in D Alcohol or would you suggest going ceramic ??

YoDog !! How goes the chassis plate ??

YoDog 02-23-2011 07:30 AM


Originally Posted by Evoracer (Post 8697308)
Hey All, Still reading through all the thread pages and noticed some comments about the stock bearings being a bit sticky due to the type of grease the manufacturer uses. Does everyone suggest using the stock bearings after soaking them in D Alcohol or would you suggest going ceramic ??

YoDog !! How goes the chassis plate ??

just finished the programming for the 2mm prototype and may have it cut by this weekend.:nod:
I'm waiting on some additional funds to order the 2.5mm material.
I still got rear spacers and battery trays left!:D:D:D:D

colmo 02-25-2011 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by YoDog (Post 8697820)
just finished the programming for the 2mm prototype and may have it cut by this weekend.:nod:
I'm waiting on some additional funds to order the 2.5mm material.
I still got rear spacers and battery trays left!:D:D:D:D

You should consider doing a bundle of the spacers and the new chassis (no point bundling trays with the new chassis!).

Keep us informed - I'm willing to test the new chassis on the E4JS. I'm near certain it'll fit perfectly, with just 2 upper deck posts needed to replace the moulded front uprights.

YR4Dude 02-25-2011 10:15 AM


Originally Posted by YoDog (Post 8697820)
just finished the programming for the 2mm prototype and may have it cut by this weekend.:nod:
I'm waiting on some additional funds to order the 2.5mm material.
I still got rear spacers and battery trays left!:D:D:D:D

My E4JS is also waiting on the new chassis. Does the rear spacer replace the upper rear bulk head? If so, I am interested.

YoDog 02-25-2011 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by YR4Dude (Post 8709114)
My E4JS is also waiting on the new chassis. Does the rear spacer replace the upper rear bulk head? If so, I am interested.

It just attaches to the upper bulkhead as seen in the pictures.

YR4Dude 02-25-2011 11:36 AM


Originally Posted by YoDog (Post 8709215)
It just attaches to the upper bulkhead as seen in the pictures.

Would that help in reinforcing the upper rear bulkhead or would that add more stress to it?

Jochim_18 02-25-2011 12:48 PM

It would not stress anything it is rock solid..

YoDog 02-25-2011 01:20 PM


Originally Posted by Jochim_18 (Post 8709665)
It would not stress anything it is rock solid..

It all depend upon the condition of the mounting holes. I prefer not to use the plastic upper bulkhead since I already have the aluminum ones. The bulkhead itself will not be stressed but there is a little added leverage on the screw holes which is why the spacer works. It adds a little more leverage from the rear spoiler/wing thus enhancing the down force.
On my car it feels very solid. it's much better than just adding a couple of standoffs which don't have as much contact area as my spacer.

Either way, were only talking about $15 bucks.:nod:

YR4Dude 02-25-2011 01:29 PM

I'm asking because the plastic upper bulkheads are very weak thin pieces of plastic/ ABS. I've had it snap twice on me when using the graphite rear shock tower. When using the plastic JS shock tower, it is okay because the shock tower flexes and takes some stress away from the upper bulkhead. I'm inquiring if the spacer helps stiffen the plastic upper bulkhead but from your answer, it appears that the "leverage" from mounting the shock tower more rearward would stress the upper bulkhead more.

$15 for the spacer is a great price. Wish you had an upper bulkhead made of aluminum that is priced similar.

Jochim_18 02-25-2011 02:39 PM

On my E4 FS I have the plastic upper bulkhead and run mod 4.5T last week practicing. It actually felt I have more rear traction cause it has little rear flex.

Evoracer 02-25-2011 02:45 PM

I re-read a few pages back about the spacers. Are these the aluminum ones for $15 each ?? Didn't see any mention of additional items needed to mount them. Are there additional screws needed?

YR4Dude 02-25-2011 03:19 PM


Originally Posted by Jochim_18 (Post 8710069)
On my E4 FS I have the plastic upper bulkhead and run mod 4.5T last week practicing. It actually felt I have more rear traction cause it has little rear flex.

Its nice when it works but its not so nice when it breaks, especially a little too often. I hope Yodog comes up with a good solution. How about a one piece upper rear bulkhead and spacer?

phisher 02-26-2011 11:27 AM

If anyone is interested I have a Dave Ehrlich Team Magic RS4 in great shape with lots and lots of extra parts for sale. I'm asking only $315 shipped. It's posted in the for sale selection with pictures. PM me for details.

YR4Dude 02-26-2011 06:06 PM


Originally Posted by phisher (Post 8713458)
If anyone is interested I have a Dave Ehrlich Team Magic RS4 in great shape with lots and lots of extra parts for sale. I'm asking only $315 shipped. It's posted in the for sale selection with pictures. PM me for details.

You had that for about six months. Why did give up on it?


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