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Old 08-18-2011, 12:27 PM
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if anyone is looking for a set (2) of the exotek 46mm steel shafts, shoot me a PM...I was a dope and ordered 4 not thinking that they were for the front only
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Old 08-18-2011, 02:43 PM
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Cool New parts

It's great to see new parts , but when and where do we get them
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Old 08-18-2011, 03:48 PM
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Spec-R TCX Graphite Upper Deck (2.0mm) VERSION 2 is arrived at TQ.

http://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/produ....asp?p_id=2151


Click here to visit TCX Parts Store.

FYI, Thanks.
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Originally Posted by k_bojar
ditto! I've changed a few things (like the lowered shock towers), but i'd rather be able to buy them if/when I need them, then to get them in a kit and that becomes the 'standard' stock setup
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Originally Posted by spring71
Spec-R TCX Graphite Upper Deck (2.0mm) VERSION 2 is arrived at TQ.

http://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/produ....asp?p_id=2151


Click here to visit TCX Parts Store.

FYI, Thanks.
whats benefit of using new spec r top deck?
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Originally Posted by littlealex
whats benefit of using new spec r top deck?
www.spec-r.com says: "Newly designed Graphite Upper Deck for HotBodies TCX. Increases steering response resulting in improved cornering performance."

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Originally Posted by grippgoat
www.spec-r.com says: "Newly designed Graphite Upper Deck for HotBodies TCX. Increases steering response resulting in improved cornering performance."

-Mike
did anyone tried it? is it really "increases steering response" and "improved conering performance"?
my question is, is it worth getting it for our tcx
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Old 08-19-2011, 12:13 AM
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Default Narrow Chassis (#68760)

Originally Posted by Matt W
Hey, couple of questions about the new chassis.......

Do we know how the new chassis will affect the handling of the car?
Has it got more flex than the stock chassis?
Is it better suited to high grip or low grip situations?

Any input would be appreciated!
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We run on multiple different track conditions for testing. The kit stock chassis works really well on low bite of-course with the flex and also on the high bite as now we want almost the same amount (may be even more) of flex for the high bite condition. The chassis works really well on both conditions.

On the other hand, the new option narrower chassis (#68760) has a bit different flex characteristic. We found that the new chassis gives the car more aggressive drive feel compare to the stock one. You might feel kind of hard to drive but for some condition it works really well. I think it's nice to have both the stock one and the optional one as setup parts.

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Old 08-19-2011, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by littlealex
did anyone tried it? is it really "increases steering response" and "improved conering performance"?
my question is, is it worth getting it for our tcx
I tried it, it is true, it increases the steering, because the upper deck Spec-r is more rigid than the standard, but being more rigid, the reactions of car are less predictable in the event of low grip, it works well under conditions of medium / high grip.

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Old 08-19-2011, 05:34 AM
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what's the situ with the spares of late?

I was going to buy one when they were first released, but the lack of parts availability put me off.

Also, what arms are people using, the hpi pro4 ones or standard arms?
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Old 08-19-2011, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by hacker
what's the situ with the spares of late?

I was going to buy one when they were first released, but the lack of parts availability put me off.

Also, what arms are people using, the hpi pro4 ones or standard arms?
I have been using tamiya arms, much stronger and easy to find.
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What is the part # of the tamiya arms?
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Old 08-19-2011, 07:30 AM
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They are the reversable arms. No part number. You can Google them.
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Old 08-19-2011, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Haynes
I have been using tamiya arms, much stronger and easy to find.
Haven't found much of a problem getting the HB arms - funnily enough since I now have 5 sets as spare I haven't broken an arm
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Old 08-19-2011, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Barry_Hughes
Haven't found much of a problem getting the HB arms - funnily enough since I now have 5 sets as spare I haven't broken an arm
ditto here - except I think i have 8 or 9 sets of arms
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