1LikesXray T1FK05
01-31-2006, 12:03 PM
#5116
I did just that. I bought an 05 because everyone switched to the T-2, I figured it was my chance to get a quality car at a cheaper price.
The only thing wrong was the diff's felt like the had square balls instead of round ones.
I went to go buy some new rings/balls for the diff at my local Hobby Town, and I was surprised that they didn't stock any! Apparently everyone who ones an Xray at our track has never had to rebuild the diffs. That's either really good, or really bad.
Anyhow, I just flipped my rings, bought some associated 3/32nd carbide diff balls, cleaned everything out with motor spray, relubed the thrust washer/balls. Reassembled the diffs, and I'd have to say it's the smoothest it's ever felt.
The only thing wrong was the diff's felt like the had square balls instead of round ones.
I went to go buy some new rings/balls for the diff at my local Hobby Town, and I was surprised that they didn't stock any! Apparently everyone who ones an Xray at our track has never had to rebuild the diffs. That's either really good, or really bad.
Anyhow, I just flipped my rings, bought some associated 3/32nd carbide diff balls, cleaned everything out with motor spray, relubed the thrust washer/balls. Reassembled the diffs, and I'd have to say it's the smoothest it's ever felt.
01-31-2006, 01:41 PM
#5118
Originally Posted by steve eaves
Where do you get the serpent shocks?
Why waste your money???I've been using the Xray shock on my 05 and they work great.
Don't leak either.
01-31-2006, 08:23 PM
#5119
Tech Fanatic
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Everybody wants to go to Heaven..... but Nobody wants to die
Posts: 797
old question...
I have two T1fk , should replace with t2 ??
is the new car really improves a lot ?
t1fk is a good car, accept the batt type used.. but really a good and balance car..
I have two T1fk , should replace with t2 ??
is the new car really improves a lot ?
t1fk is a good car, accept the batt type used.. but really a good and balance car..
02-02-2006, 02:43 PM
#5120
Originally Posted by xlgraphicspro
I did just that. I bought an 05 because everyone switched to the T-2, I figured it was my chance to get a quality car at a cheaper price.
The only thing wrong was the diff's felt like the had square balls instead of round ones.
I went to go buy some new rings/balls for the diff at my local Hobby Town, and I was surprised that they didn't stock any! Apparently everyone who ones an Xray at our track has never had to rebuild the diffs. That's either really good, or really bad.
Anyhow, I just flipped my rings, bought some associated 3/32nd carbide diff balls, cleaned everything out with motor spray, relubed the thrust washer/balls. Reassembled the diffs, and I'd have to say it's the smoothest it's ever felt.
The only thing wrong was the diff's felt like the had square balls instead of round ones.
I went to go buy some new rings/balls for the diff at my local Hobby Town, and I was surprised that they didn't stock any! Apparently everyone who ones an Xray at our track has never had to rebuild the diffs. That's either really good, or really bad.
Anyhow, I just flipped my rings, bought some associated 3/32nd carbide diff balls, cleaned everything out with motor spray, relubed the thrust washer/balls. Reassembled the diffs, and I'd have to say it's the smoothest it's ever felt.
02-02-2006, 03:57 PM
#5121
My FK05 diffs were still smooth a year in on the 'faulty balls'....
I have heard good things about the Axiom thrusts...but I don't know if I'd say the majority of people used them...
The standard Xray Factory Kit diff components are great, and the thrusts will be double caged with carbide balls...
I have heard good things about the Axiom thrusts...but I don't know if I'd say the majority of people used them...
The standard Xray Factory Kit diff components are great, and the thrusts will be double caged with carbide balls...
Last edited by ChrisP; 02-02-2006 at 08:49 PM. Reason: removed the quote..picked up the wrong post
02-02-2006, 08:12 PM
#5122
Ours are Carbide balls, Brass Retainer and grooved washers. They are tested to withstand high Axial Load and all the way up to 200deg. F.
Not ran by most but off the top of my head by EA, John Fontaine, Brian McGreevy and more but eh who are they...
Not ran by most but off the top of my head by EA, John Fontaine, Brian McGreevy and more but eh who are they...
02-03-2006, 11:59 AM
#5124
I need a good stock carpet set up, this car is new to me, so if anyone could help I'd appreciate it. I plan on running double pink orange fronts and double pink rears. other than that my current set up isn't cutting it.
Any links to a set up sheat would be great!
Any links to a set up sheat would be great!
02-04-2006, 09:53 AM
#5126
Tech Adept
If I replace the front caster blocks with aluminum, what's the next weakest part?
02-04-2006, 10:03 AM
#5128
Originally Posted by Scrad
You should just get a P-Dub bumper and not worry about the c hubs. Ever since I got the bumper I think I broke one c hub. The only other thing I broke was the steering hub. But that was usually while running the ackerman extensions.
02-04-2006, 12:15 PM
#5130
I have teh P-dub bumper, front Team Tamale aluminum 4.5 and 6 degree caster blocks, and rear aluminum Team Tamale 2 degree rear hubs. I havent broken a part yet. I have broke 2 bottom shock ball joints thought, think next set of tires, im going to try grinding down the inside of the rim that touches the ball joint so the rim doesnt grind into it. also going to try to take more material off of the arm too
