Now that the carbon reinforced bits are available I guess this is gonna seem silly, but I managed to stiffen up the standard side links pretty damned easily.
Cut out a piece if lexan about 15mm shorter than the side link and about 4 mm wide. Using CA, glue it down the side link. I tried this and it bloody works like a charm haha. No option parts available in Malaysia just yet so this was a cheap and nasty but quick fix. http://www.flickr.com/photos/22860269@N07/11096007974/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/22860269@N07/11096007974/ |
So my SP1 arrived this week, started building it today.
Anyone had any trouble with the 5mm Pivot balls in the 1st step? Mine seem to have about 1mm of slop when I tighten up the 3x6mm Flat head screws, even split a pivot ball trying to tighten it. |
Originally Posted by adriang79
(Post 12767344)
So my SP1 arrived this week, started building it today.
Anyone had any trouble with the 5mm Pivot balls in the 1st step? Mine seem to have about 1mm of slop when I tighten up the 3x6mm Flat head screws, even split a pivot ball trying to tighten it. |
I best use the 5mm screws I have for my TC6.1 then. Thought it was to do with the hex in the top
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Originally Posted by adriang79
(Post 12767370)
I best use the 5mm screws I have for my TC6.1 then. Thought it was to do with the hex in the top
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Originally Posted by adriang79
(Post 12767344)
So my SP1 arrived this week, started building it today.
Anyone had any trouble with the 5mm Pivot balls in the 1st step? Mine seem to have about 1mm of slop when I tighten up the 3x6mm Flat head screws, even split a pivot ball trying to tighten it. If you want to use the kit pivot balls, buy a tap, and clean out the threads before use. Shawn. |
anyone after a SP f1 kit ?
i have one kit wan to let go...usd150 shipped.. Kit + shell + 1 set of used Ride tyres Preglued. + 2 nib pair arm, 1 nib knuckle condition of the car is 8.5/10 |
Originally Posted by metalnut
(Post 12767419)
Those stock pivot balls are complete garbage. Do not waste your time. Get the AE ones I recommended earlier in this thread.
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ye... i raised my sde links slightly with a 1mm spacer underneath them, and then used the standard kit pivot balls... that worked well too...
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Originally Posted by adriang79
(Post 12767344)
So my SP1 arrived this week, started building it today.
Anyone had any trouble with the 5mm Pivot balls in the 1st step? Mine seem to have about 1mm of slop when I tighten up the 3x6mm Flat head screws, even split a pivot ball trying to tighten it. |
Has anyone experienced the car turning in nice and sharp into a corner and then feel a little wobbly through and out? I seem to be experiencing that now. Unsure if it because of the side links or something else. Too much slop maybe? I run on med grip asphalt with a Ride R1s.
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Originally Posted by adriang79
(Post 12767586)
Would they be Part #: 4637 ?
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Originally Posted by InspGadgt
(Post 12762022)
Awesome...adding them to cart now...no front pivot balls yet? :)
Just saw your post. I actually have the pivot balls, I just haven't listed them on the store yet. Your package is on the way already otherwise I would have included them |
No problem Brad :) Thanks for the fast turn around!
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Originally Posted by adriang79
(Post 12767344)
So my SP1 arrived this week, started building it today.
Anyone had any trouble with the 5mm Pivot balls in the 1st step? Mine seem to have about 1mm of slop when I tighten up the 3x6mm Flat head screws, even split a pivot ball trying to tighten it.
Originally Posted by ercwhtsd
(Post 12767839)
Yes, the swedging process to create the hex is the culprit. You can use a 3x5 FHS for kit build or 3x6 with a 1mm shim to lift the side links. Or, as mentioned, swap out for Associated. The football will have the same issue.
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