6376vette

Where did you get grade 7 bearings for $89 a set? That is a steal. usually grade 7 bearings are $20+ per bearing making a while car $300+. I have seen grade 5 for a decent price but not 7.

Glad I saw this post. I was about to order the grade 5 bearings. Might get even better ones now.

6376vette

I haven't heard the liquid wrench method. Great tip. I have been looking at different bearing oils. What is everyone using? I have had good luck with the trinity blue but I want to see if there is something better.

DARKSIDE

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funny thing about ceramics...every "PRO" Ive talked to, told me ceramics are a waste of money

6376vette

After doing a lot of research on ceramics I came to the decision that they are right for me. I don't know anyone else running them though. It may be more of a psychological thing. if you think it will make the car better you will probably drive it better. Just like if you are convinced a mustang body is faster than a barracuda you will drive the mustang better.

DARKSIDE

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thats cool....I see your point...lets me know how it works out...and WWDDWW34, how better was your car?

Lessen

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"like"

Evoracer

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Wow... this is like deja vu. I guess this practice got lost over the last few years but before ceramics this was common practice. Clean with brake cleaner or even wd40 and then soak them in wd40 (or something similar like liquid wrench) before use. I got a similar suggestion from a team driver once but he soaked them in Slick 50 (or similar product). Since then I've always used bearings with the plastic shields and always performed this process. Leaving off one side of a metal shielded bearing simply required alot more work.

snoopyrc

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The bearings as a pair are still shielded. You only lose the inside shield on each bearing, leaving the other bearing to protect its backside.

I think the wheels take too much of a beating to use ceramics anyway. Unless you are big pockets and can afford that stuff. Put them in the drivetrain and leave the rest to a good quality 5 or better bearing.

Dont forget Ceramics are not illegal in VTA but they do make you a dork.

A dork that wins with ceramics is still a winner and yes, still a dork.

DARKSIDE

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no he isnt Snoop...just in the motor...use whatever you like...

6376vette

beat me to it. rules are about ceramic motor bearings only.

DARKSIDE

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glad you asked...well as most of you know I have done some enduros over the last few years, and here is my latest...come get some...

Thunder RC/Darkside Presents
Thunder Quarter24
OFFICIAL US VTA ENDURO

Sunday June 24, 2012

Thunder RC Raceway
810 Cherokee Ave
Nashville,TN 37206
615-851-1876

track opens: 8am
registration: 9am
concourse: 11am
driver meeting:11:30pm
qualifiers:12 noon

RULES:
FULL US VTA Rules...this is an Official event
http://www.usvintagetransam.com/rules/index.html
tires must show tread at the beginning of qualifiers
3 members per team with 1-3 cars to use
teams must run the same body or similar paint scheme
teams must keep a marshall on the track at all times
only one car on the track at once unless you are in pit lane

TECH:
all cars will be tech before entering pit lane
once you enter pit lane , you can NOT remove your car
if you have to remove your car you will have to go back to tech
tech will also be done at random in the pits

QUALS:
One team member will run qual
they will have 1 min on the open track to try and set Team TQ
the Team TQ will have 1st choice of either:
a.pit lane position
b.marshall positon
c.drivers stand position
after Team TQ picks, 2nd best team gets pick and so on, till all the spots are filled

Numbers will be drawn once your team arrives at the track that are assign to a pit table

RACING:
all team members must put in track time
lap pentalies will be given for rough driving
1st team with a 1500 laps wins

ENTRY:
13 teams max
$60 per team
FREE body for teams sign up before May 31st

MONEY,TROPHIES,PRIZES:
1st place team wins cash and trophy
2nd place team wins trophy
3rd place team wins trophy
50% cash payback for winning team
Trophy 1st-3rd

concourse will be judged on vote, your team cars will voted on as a whole

SPONSORS:
KRC

This is a great way to get ready for the 2012 US VTA+ Southern Nationals in Music City, USA....one of the largest VTA and GT races in the country...coming Sept 21st-23rd

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showth...88#post4173188

http://www.rctech.net/forum/tennesse...24-enduro.html

http://www.rctech.net/forum/racing-f...l#post10735435

C&B RC

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Shoo-goo that pill bottle to the top of an old aquirum air pump and you have an instant 1/10 scale parts washer. I tossed some used off road bearing in and could'nt believe the crud that was shaken out over night and that was with the shields left on.
Liquid Wrench Silicone spray +1

dodgeboy

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DARKSIDE you need to get a crew together and come out to NJ and run our endoro race Saturday 15th -to- Sunday 16th: 3rd annual 24 Heures Du Jackson

DARKSIDE

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post up the info...

jep4755

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I want to thank everyone for there comments ,I'll be trying a new Stator I'll let you guy,s know Thanks Again