zephuros

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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.


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adriang79

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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.

nrtv20

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It seems as though when they stamped the hex in the pivot balls it crushed the threads. I cut down my screws or you can use associated pivot balls. I started to drill and tap them but it's tough, only did 2 and gave up.

adriang79

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I best use the 5mm screws I have for my TC6.1 then. Thought it was to do with the hex in the top

metalnut

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Those stock pivot balls are complete garbage. Do not waste your time. Get the AE ones I recommended earlier in this thread.

Shawn68z

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If you want to use the kit pivot balls, buy a tap, and clean out the threads before use.


Shawn.

kschu

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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

adriang79

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Would they be Part #: 4637 ?

zephuros

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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...

ercwhtsd

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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.

zephuros

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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.

metalnut

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Yep, those are the ones.

BP SHADOW

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Burt,
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

InspGadgt

No problem Brad Thanks for the fast turn around!

InspGadgt

I've ran into the same problem with the AE ones. I had to tap those as well. Get yourself a 3mm tap anyway...there will be other times you will need it. The 3mm locknuts that I have seen from several brands lately have the nylon ring too small so they spin when trying to tighten down the football...just run a tap through those too and you will find assembling the car to be much easier.