BlackedOutREVO

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so should i do it? or wait till the stocks break?

jaz

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If you haven't broken the stock ones yet, then there's not much sense in swapping them out for T2 ones. I would say just see how durable the stock ones are for you, and when/if they do break maybe get T2 parts then. Just my 2 cents.

BlackedOutREVO

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well i havent drove yet.. so we wil see... just wanted to make shure this mod would work

rc-zombies

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just race the car before you decide to hop it up...
I haven't broken anything on the car...
if want to protect the front end from breaking I suggest you purchase the p-dub bumber for the cyclone.
just curious..which car did you end up getting from Billy? std. black version or one of the signiture versions... Hara, Surikarn, or Moore editions...?

BlackedOutREVO

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i got the moore speed, then a spektrum,lrp sr, a co27, and cp money motor, and a few other big things.. still need a tp,and bag after all the money lol....rite now im trying to get a dumb lil part to drive!! making me nuts! lol

and where can i get a p dub bumper? a place that could have HPI 75188 would be sweet so i could do it all in one

daveaustin5

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Hi guys,

I want to make a nice cyclone but I'm on a bit of a budget. I like the idea of buying a cyclone s and upgrading it with many of the 3racing hop ups. I'll be racing indoor, 19t rubber on carpet. Here is a list of the stuff I plan on buying, I want lots of purple!!!

Hot Bodies (#66403) Cyclone S/Moore Speed Stratus USD$153.90 3Racing (#CY-01/SG) Graphite Main Chassis (Sport Only) USD$35.90 3Racing (#CY-02/PU) Alu. Steering Saver (PP) USD$10.00 3Racing (#CY-05/PU) Alu. Front Bulkhead (Sport Only) USD$12.90 3Racing (#CY-06/PU) Alu. Rear Bulkhead (Sport Only) USD$12.90 3Racing (#CY-08A) Differential Cusion USD$3.90 3Racing (#CY-10/PU) Super Gear Adaptor (PP) USD$8.90 3Racing (#CY-11/PU) Alu. Heatsink Middle Chassis (PP) USD$8.90 3Racing (#CY-11/SG) Graphite Middle Chassis USD$8.50 3Racing (#CY-12/SG) Front Graphite Shock Tower For Cyclone USD$10.00 3Racing (#CY-13/SG) Rear Graphite Shock Tower For Cyclone USD$11.50 3Racing (#CY-14) Alu. Universal Drive Shaft USD$12.90 3Racing (#CY-15/PU) Alu. Bulkhead Cover (PP) USD$12.90 3Racing (#CY-16/SG) Graphite Upper Deck USD$17.90 3Racing (#CY-17/PU) Alu. Belt Pulley (PP) USD$7.90 3Racing (#CY-19) Tit. Turnbuckle Set USD$10.50 3Racing (#CY-21/PU) Alu. C Hub (PU) USD$12.90 3Racing (#CY-24/PU) Alu. Servo Mount (PP) USD$5.00 3Racing (#CY-26/F) Alum Front Stabilizer USD$5.20 3Racing (#CY-26/R) Alum Rear Stabilizer USD$5.20 3Racing (#CY-28/SG) SSG Graphite Bumper Stiffener (SG) USD$10.50 3Racing (#CY-31/PU) Alu. Bulkhead Cover (Sport Only) (PP) USD$8.90 3Racing (#CY-32/PU) Alu. Damper Set For Cyclone (PU) USD$19.90 3Racing (#CY-33) Universal Drive Shaft USD$12.90 3Racing (#CY-35/PU) Alu. Belt Tension Post (PP) USD$2.50

Is there anything else you'd recommend? As well as looking cool, the car needs to be fast!

mangoman

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daveaustin5,

Dont get the 3Racing (#CY-31/PU) Alu. Bulkhead Cover (Sport Only) (PP), just get the pro version bulkhead covers and pro version shock towers.

Keep in mind that 3racing aluminium is generally speaking quite soft.

If you fit a spool or oneway to the car i would suggest not using the 3racing universals on the front of the car.
Also if you are running a spool or oneway get a spare spur gear adapter. I had one break at the holes where the pins for the plastic Cyclone S centre pulley go through the shaft.

I personally had some problems with the 3racing bulkheads, there are two versions going around. Others have stated they didnt have the problem but i believe most of those people were running the 3racing aluminium diff bearing holders.

You probably dont need a belt tensioner or the aluminium servo saver.

I have never liked aluminium knuckles or C hubs as i reckon they get bent (but im a pretty ordinary driver ). Whatever you do make sure you replace the stock Cyclone S C hubs, they are made of some really dodgy brittle plastic (but the rest of the suspension parts, like knuckles, arms and rear hub carriers are made of the normal carbon graphite)

sosidge

Surely buying all the 3Racing options is going to make the car cost as much as a full-spec Cyclone anyway?

daveaustin5

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That list I made comes out at $70 cheaper than a moorespeed. I like the idea of having something that nobody else has. The silver chassis with all the purple should look pretty cool. I always liked the look of the Yokomo ssg cars.

Can anyone spot any hop-ups I've missed that are useful/look good?

Any help would be appreciated.

daveaustin5

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Cheers for that.

academygaz

Dave, I'm selling my Cyclone, similar spec as your build list.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...30#post3150430

daveaustin5

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Looks nice! I like new stuff though! Plus I can get it cheap as I've got family in Hong Kong. So I can get the following spec for less than $500.

Hot Bodies (#66403) Cyclone S/Moore Speed Stratus USD$153.90 3Racing (#CY-01/SG) Graphite Main Chassis (Sport Only) USD$35.90 3Racing (#CY-02/PU) Alu. Steering Saver (PP) USD$10.00 3Racing (#CY-05/PU) Alu. Front Bulkhead (Sport Only) USD$12.90 3Racing (#CY-06/PU) Alu. Rear Bulkhead (Sport Only) USD$12.90 3Racing (#CY-08A) Differential Cusion USD$3.90 3Racing (#CY-10/PU) Super Gear Adaptor (PP) USD$8.90 3Racing (#CY-11/PU) Alu. Heatsink Middle Chassis (PP) USD$8.90 3Racing (#CY-11/SG) Graphite Middle Chassis USD$8.50 3Racing (#CY-12/SG) Front Graphite Shock Tower For Cyclone USD$10.00 3Racing (#CY-13/SG) Rear Graphite Shock Tower For Cyclone USD$11.50 3Racing (#CY-15/PU) Alu. Bulkhead Cover (PP) USD$12.90 3Racing (#CY-16/SG) Graphite Upper Deck USD$17.90 3Racing (#CY-17/PU) Alu. Belt Pulley (PP) USD$7.90 3Racing (#CY-19) Tit. Turnbuckle Set USD$10.50 3Racing (#CY-21/PU) Alu. C Hub (PU) USD$12.90 3Racing (#CY-24/PU) Alu. Servo Mount (PP) USD$5.00 3Racing (#CY-26/F) Alum Front Stabilizer USD$5.20 3Racing (#CY-26/R) Alum Rear Stabilizer USD$5.20 3Racing (#CY-28/SG) SSG Graphite Bumper Stiffener (SG) USD$10.50 3Racing (#CY-31/PU) Alu. Bulkhead Cover (Sport Only) (PP) USD$8.90 3Racing (#CY-32/PU) Alu. Damper Set For Cyclone (PU) USD$19.90 3Racing (#CY-35/PU) Alu. Belt Tension Post (PP) USD$2.50 3Racing (#CY-03/PU) Alu. Front Suspension Pivot Mount FR (PP) USD$5.90 3Racing (#CY-04/PU) Alu. Rear Suspension Pivot Mount RF (PP) USD$5.90 3Racing (#CY-09/2) Alu. Differential Bearing Holder (PP) USD$6.50 3Racing (#CY-27) Alu. Solid Axle USD$12.90 HPI (#72044) PRO4/Cyclone Thin Alum. Hex Hub Clamp T USD$18.90 2* HPI (#80827) MIP CVDS (Alum/Purple/2pcs)

The only problem is I have to wait for a month till any of them come over!

sosidge

I've no issue with the 3Racing parts, in fact some of the stuff they make is really nice, BUT the Moorespeed is the world champion car, a 3racing Cyclone S isn't necessarily going to be in the same league.

Your money though, not for me to tell you how to spend it! It's all about enjoying the hobby at the end of the day.

Essnowyt

Don’t bother! If it’s only a marginal cost of $70, buy the Moore speed and be done with it. You wont have to wonder if you’re buying good parts. I have heard lot of times the Aluminum and other materials from aftermarket companies is not up to snuff! Soon the parts break, wear out, and fail!

Just buy the Moore Speed!

Snowy!

rc-zombies

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I agree with Essnowyt..
just get the Moorespeed version and save yourself some headaches and possible some $$$ in the long run.
I've purchase after market parts and most of them use inferior aluminum... and they break... even the big names like Square..I've had parts break.