COLD AS ICE

iTrader: (19)

They work great, the bearings are included when you buy them as well.

gpm-parts.com

You only need to replace the inner bearing in the steering block. 5x10x3mm. Outsider use normal 5x10. C-block were included with the joint.

Odin544

iTrader: (93)

Thanks guys. I was asking about bearings so I could have a couple spares from Avid in the box.

stephenianjames

iTrader: (28)

I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on this car, and buying the optional green alloy parts, but am wondering about it's general durability.

How have you guys found it to be in general? I know Xray's are the benchmark in terms of durability, however like to run something less common than the general crowd, and this car fits the bill in that regards.

Thanks,

Steve

whiteflagwar

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Are the carpet spec plastics available yet ?

Vince

Whats the difference between the standard graphite parts and the 1K graphite parts and are they necessary for carpet?

COLD AS ICE

iTrader: (19)

the 1k parts are not needed for carpet, the car works just fine with the stock chassis setup. The only difference between stock and the 1k is the 1k is stiffer because it is woven much tighter. Hope this helps!!

Vince

AHH!! thanks. Also, do i need to get any optional suspension blocks?

COLD AS ICE

iTrader: (19)

you do not NEED them but they are nice to have for fine tuning such as the front arm sweep. some people like it and others dont. the blocks give you the option

apriliamille

iTrader: (7)

i did the green kit. its identical in durability parts as the original equip parts. just a differant color. i suggested to crc to let vbc know that the green hex are a waste with the kit, i.m.o. they are hidden by wheels. i suggested they make the steering wrack green and skip the hex. mine was missing 2 green turnbuckles. i called crc about it and they said they would get with vbc about it. but the east coast storm hit last week so im not worried too much about some green turnbuckles at the moment from them. i lost my camera cable. if you want a pick of the green on the car pm me a cell number and ill text ya a photo or two when i get off work today.

i also did a green paint pen for sealing the carbon parts to have fun with the car colors

stephenianjames

iTrader: (28)

Thanks for your reply...I realise I worded my question badly. I meant to ask about durability of the car itself (ie plastic parts mainly...if breakages are common etc). I realise the green alloy is the same material as the natural titanium colour.

I live in Australia so I appreciate the offer of messaging pictures to my phone, however realise this wouldn't be possible. My email is stephenianjames(at)hotmail(dot)com is you wouldn't mind emailing them. If not, no problem.

Thanks,

Steve

onearmbandit

iTrader: (7)

Try not to laugh too hard but, I didnt tighten the screws all the way on the servo mount so it worked itself loose. DUH!
Thanks for all the help and I will be running it tomorrow and then giving updates!
Practiced with it today and did a few minor adjustments from Daves setup, Different springs, HPI Silver Front and Hpi Blue rear.
Went to middle swaybar then took it completely out and the car stopped steping out on me.
I run outdoor blacktop,(School Yard Grade/ Sealed with a Rubber particulate)
Dont ask about that cause I could not explain it to you LOL ! Car is soooooo
much better from the get go then my last TC(TOP PHOTON) Left to right transfer of weight is awesome and the steering in good, LIKE EVERYONE is saying. Much more predictable! Hope to beat the PANTs off the HotBOdies team tomorrow.

onearmbandit

iTrader: (7)

Thanks !
Problem solved

apriliamille

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ill see what i can do for some photos by email this week
i raced tonight here. i hit someone some hard enough to pop the shock off the arm where the connector connects to the front arm, how it popped off i have no clue. nothing broke

apriliamille

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I mimicked Nitrobeast's set up from page 41 except i have the sway bars still connected and i used the stock rear carrier. i finally had a full night of racing (not fault of the car for the prior attempts) and i was very happy with it the steering for me was awesome, i felt i could put it anywhere. Thanks for sharing the set up Nitrobeast