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Old 10-25-2005, 07:34 PM
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end of this month is what i heard, but i went there last weekend and they were open...
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Old 10-25-2005, 09:37 PM
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Is there supposed to be a shim on top of the front bulkhead? I just finished putting my FK05 together, and the front bulkhead is a little less than 0.5mm lower than the top deck. This causes the top deck to warp when tightened down.
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Old 10-25-2005, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Speedo
Is there supposed to be a shim on top of the front bulkhead? I just finished putting my FK05 together, and the front bulkhead is a little less than 0.5mm lower than the top deck. This causes the top deck to warp when tightened down.
Mine was the same way when i put it together. what I found out was that the upper bearing cap for the steering was not seated all the way in the upper deck> A lil tap and all was good
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Old 10-25-2005, 10:19 PM
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I did check that...I'll have to look at it again.
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Old 10-25-2005, 10:30 PM
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Aha! Problem solved. Thanks
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Old 10-26-2005, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rdub202
when is larrys opening the track back up marshal?
Larry's opened up racing on Friday's two weeks ago. No Sunday's as of yet.
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Old 10-26-2005, 01:40 PM
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ok, sounds right. i like rc screwz more though, i went to larrys for parts the other day and peeked in at the track(its been a while), its soo f'ing tiny!!! i like the bigness of rcs
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Old 10-26-2005, 06:34 PM
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My set of Serpent shocks came in the mail today. They are a good design and the quality is fairly good. I wouldn't say they are worth $100 but whatver, I would probably pay more than that to not have to use Xray's shocks.

Looks like they should bolt right on with a few modifications to the shock end.
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Old 10-26-2005, 11:19 PM
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i'm not sure if this is new or old news but I saw this pic of a prototype chassis...I assume it's just the bottom plate rather than a new car...looks to have more flex.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...lr%3D%26sa%3DN

The pic is under Alex Hagberg's car towards the bottom of the left column.
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Old 10-27-2005, 12:01 AM
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That is interesting, perhaps the same thinking as the adjustable top deck.
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Old 10-27-2005, 02:38 AM
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It looks like the one they used at the Euro's when the track was really wet
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Old 10-27-2005, 11:47 AM
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Here is the Direct link to the chassis:

xray chassis
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Old 10-27-2005, 11:50 AM
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Hey Guys this might be a dumb question but I just had a spending spree and bought the following and will changing all this stuff when I get it in. I am going from a

2.5mm chassis to a 3mm
standard top deck to a wide one
3 degree c hubs to 4.5
I am also going to put on a front roll bar 1.5mm

I race on high bite carpet with foam tires. What should I expect? Easier to drive? Better cornering?better transitioning? I just dont know what to expect. I know it should make my car better but not sure in what area's.
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Old 10-27-2005, 12:02 PM
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Along with his questions.....what is the difference with the front shock tower for foam tires from the one that comes with the kit?
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Old 10-27-2005, 12:05 PM
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Front shock tower for foams is lower.
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