hpipro321

Just a Q but has anyone tried the aluminum front and rear uprights... are they worth it

Phenochilus

Hi,

I'm still building my fk'05 and have just finished bulding the steering assembly and placing the top deck on to the bulk heads. However I am missing two 3x6mm screws for the top deck. Will these screws appear in the later numbered bags ?

I can't remember whether there were 6 or 4 screws holding the top deck to the bulkheads when you first open the sealed box (I dissasembled and place all parts in snap lock bags). Or I may have used them in when attaching the bulkheads to the lower chassis, and in that case one of the earlier bags may have been short a couple of screws...

Just need to know if I need to add it to the list of things to buy when I next visit the hobby shop.

Thanks.

tsuiyuen

there are spare parts in a bag....
i think you can find the spare screw there....

cvt01

iTrader: (2)

Front alu upright owners report that it bends easily. Take a look at the teamtamale ones. They say those are better.

Rear uprights: if you are going to buy them consider buying the ones with built in toe in. Teamdrivers like them (of course

hpipro321

ty for the input ill check out the teamtamle ones

lbckevin

iTrader: (106)

Nice spelling HPI pro

andrewdoherty

iTrader: (49)

Just a bump for teamtamale products. I race with Larry every sunday. He's always been a stand up guy to me. Not to mention I can vouch for the durability of his aluminum bits. Several racers at our track use his stuff and I have never heard of or seen a bent or broken part. From rookies to seasoned drivers. Just my .02 for a local friend.

jamescam

iTrader: (10)

+1! I picked up a full set of the shock collars and his aluminum C hubs and have been 110% statisfied! Now granted I don't actually race my pretty car but they look fast

teamtamale

Thank you guys for the kind words. Makes all those extra hours after working my regular job worth it.

Just a note to all you Xray drivers out there, I will be offering a new motor mount that will allow about 1.5mm more forward motor adjustment for for anyone who needs to be able to run a larger pinion.

Also, the modified in line c-hubs are available in 3, 4.5, and 6 degree hard and medium compound plastic on a custom order basis.

Anyone intersted can email me through the website at http://www.teamtamale.com

Birky

iTrader: (1)

I've run them on an Evo2 with C-hub suspension for almost a year and haven't had a problem with them. I'm pretty sure they are the same ones.

teamgp

If you're running stock, then it might be better to get the hard composite front c-hubs in order to save unsprung weight.

Here are a few XRAY forum threads discussing both:

http://www.teamxray.com/xforum/viewtopic.php?t=1491
http://www.teamxray.com/xforum/viewtopic.php?t=1277

brianrice

iTrader: (5)

I don't know that the weight of the c-hubs matters when you already have to add weight to the car to make it legal.

teamgp

True. But it won't be where you really want it for the slower corner speeds inherent to stock racing.

HarshGuy

iTrader: (6)

..yea because we ALL make sure are cars are within legal weight limits even at club races where there is no tech

Birky

iTrader: (1)

Would the lighter weight be better for the suspension?