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Old 05-23-2011, 03:35 PM
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Rumor has it exotek will be having a product soon that all of us tcx guys will want
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Old 05-23-2011, 03:39 PM
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Rumor has it exotek will be having a product soon that all of us tcx guys will want
Are they 46mm in length?
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Old 05-23-2011, 04:18 PM
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I'm surprised no one noticed the pre-production part in the photo posted for the QC posts, lol.
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Old 05-23-2011, 06:29 PM
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tcx kicked some butt this weekend at my local ashfault track.. Very solid car!
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Old 05-23-2011, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeR
I'm surprised no one noticed the pre-production part in the photo posted for the QC posts, lol.
Look like some new rear hub ??

Does anyone have problem with wheel shattering with stock setup. Can only hear it with wheels on the car.

Does anyone use #88914 in the front ???

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Old 05-24-2011, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeR
Thanks sir!

Hey, if you can't switch shock locations quicker (compared to the stock bits) with these units I will refund the price to you.... but I know, once you try them you will be a believer
That's quite nice of you!

On my TCX I always mount the hpi parts with the screw head on the side of the damper, So I think I can change dampers position as fast as you

Aside of these new parts, do you plan to produce a new top deck?

(Can find some pictures here)
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Old 05-24-2011, 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Yokomo_Ant3
I was thinking the same thing, im thinking its the spool cups, but i only replaced them 2 days ago, damn things wear too fast Cannot wait for this Roche spool!
The Roche spools look nice, got two sitting on my table at home
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Old 05-24-2011, 05:19 AM
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Just want to know if it is possible to use the Xray ECS and what do I need to do to fit them ??? Will be running the stock spool but will change to Spec R diff in the front next week

Thanks in advance
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Old 05-24-2011, 05:55 AM
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Anyone know where to get some dust covers for the diff?
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Old 05-24-2011, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Ooj
Anyone know where to get some dust covers for the diff?
top racing make them.
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Old 05-24-2011, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeR
I'm surprised no one noticed the pre-production part in the photo posted for the QC posts, lol.
the only thing i noticed was the little tiny holes in the shock caps
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Old 05-24-2011, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by HB-forever
Hi

Just want to know if it is possible to use the Xray ECS and what do I need to do to fit them ??? Will be running the stock spool but will change to Spec R diff in the front next week

Thanks in advance
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There is some work to be done and it may not be worth it in the end with all the other options available.

But if you must... you will need to slowly and carefully drill the outdrives to allow the larger ball end of the ECS dog bone to fit. The ECS pin is smaller so you could find an end cap that will work or press the pin out. If you press the pin out, the hole will have to be drilled just smaller than the HB pins you will have pressed out of the old HB dog.

Take note, the axle is a tad bit shorter than the HB's, so when you put on the wheel hex and tighten the wheel to it, you will be up against the bearings and that is not good. I had to use a Tamiya hex to fix that problem.

In the end, this process is a PITA!

I have returned to a regular axle and dog bone setup with sleeves holding the axle pin in place, not a grub screw. I am using Top steel axles so I still had to press HB pins into them...

I found nearly no advantages to running the ECS. After awhile they wear and are costly to repair/replace compared to a regular set of drive shafts.

My .02...
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Old 05-24-2011, 04:38 PM
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which body do you guys like to run on your tcx?
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Old 05-24-2011, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by littlealex
which body do you guys like to run on your tcx?
Subaru Type C
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Old 05-24-2011, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by littlealex
which body do you guys like to run on your tcx?
Speed 6 is the most populour, LTC-R a close second P37 I dont like, and the new RIDE Subaru has CRAZY steering, especially high speed. Up too your driving style though

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