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03-22-2010, 08:46 PM

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I finally got to race my Photon for the first time yesterday and its dialed! I tq'd, won, and set track record for fast lap on out current carpet layout. Only had one problem with the car, I forgot to tighten the spur gear lay shaft bolts and stripped a spur

Lessoned learned, won't happen again

But finally, outdoor season is here! I'm going to run 10.5 for its maiden asphalt run. Does anyone have a suggestion on what front spring to use? If not I plan on just running EJ's 13.5 setup. But I'm just curious to see what others may have used on the front of the car.

Thanks!

03-23-2010, 03:23 AM

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I used the same as in the rear that came with the car but I changed back to the original springs.

03-23-2010, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Timmie

I finally got to race my Photon for the first time yesterday and its dialed! I tq'd, won, and set track record for fast lap on out current carpet layout.

Thanks!

Congrats Timmie. I knew it wouldn't take you long to dial it in, but 1 week is a little arrogant, don't you think?

Hope to compare some asphalt setups with you this season.

03-23-2010, 05:00 AM

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can someone tell me what servo saver they are using? i got the kimbrough med but dosent seem tall enough. thanks

03-23-2010, 05:28 AM

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can someone tell me what servo saver they are using? i got the kimbrough med but dosent seem tall enough. thanks

I use the TOP servo saver. Best I ever had.

03-23-2010, 06:01 AM

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can someone tell me what servo saver they are using? i got the kimbrough med but dosent seem tall enough. thanks

I'm using the kimbrough medium servo saver. You may have to space the servo out a little to get the clearance you need between the arm and servo case.

03-23-2010, 06:29 AM

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I'm using the kimbrough medium servo saver. You may have to space the servo out a little to get the clearance you need between the arm and servo case.

The motorplate support TC-PCH014RD are perfect for this. Buy 2

03-23-2010, 08:48 AM

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Hey that's a really neat paint job! I like it, its different.

Now you need to wear a Karate Kid bandanna when you race and you'll be all set!

Thanks I will look into the bandanna maybe I can wax the drivers stand wile I am up there wax on wax off

03-23-2010, 09:42 AM

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My Spur gear holder

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03-23-2010, 10:02 AM

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The motorplate support TC-PCH014RD are perfect for this. Buy 2

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I mounted my servo using two of the motor mount braces. Instead of using a regular lock nut on the back of the servo saver, I used the Kimbrough medium saver with no holes. I drilled the hole where I wanted it and used a Corally M3 nut (part number COR79417) to keep the saver as close to the top deck as possible. Here's the pic to help explain.

I started doing that a few months ago. They work great.

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03-23-2010, 10:04 AM

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My Spur gear holder

Wow cool. Were can you get them?
Can it be anodized in red?

03-23-2010, 10:09 AM

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i gotta have one of those!

man i,ve burned two spurs and dammaged the center pully replacing the spur once already,that would be great to have! is it in production yet? where do i buy!my only complaint on the car so far is that piece & the glued together front spool,both kinda depend on your ca skills

03-23-2010, 11:33 AM

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Bigg Ups to T.O.P

E.J. its Henry....i would like to give a major shout to Evans an the Tops crew for commng out an showing much luv to speedworld....These guys were very helpful wit all of our home track fellas an gave up some great advice about the product...u guys put on a good race an i hope u come back soon...its good to see a company that really help the people....oh yeah we have some racers in sac!!!