Dobbs

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just order a set of the usual breakage parts, i.e. hubs, knuckles, arms, suspension pins. As far as hop ups go, maybe just the aluminum steering rack, or at least buy a spare graphite one if aluminum is not in stock. I've been running my current xi sport over 2 years and have yet to break a part. Some components are worn down and sloppy but nothing is broken yet. The NU is still new enough it needs to be battle tested to find the weak spots. 3racing really does a good job on quality as far as bang for the buck goes and being competitive.

JatoTheRipper

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TQ Racing has them and I highly recommend them. Great company!

https://www.tqrcracing.com/shop/prod...asp?p_id=13689

tvih

Aluminum steering is most commonly suggested. While not "essential", personally I like the aluminum shock bodies I got for it, the plastic ones had caps popping off-thread - they should work fine otherwise, so it's mostly a convenience/longevity upgrade.

moparSRT

Not at this time

moparSRT

For VTA wheels you will need 3RACING Wheel Adaptor (5mm) - Thick PINK or use some spacers.
Out of the box its a durable kit, I like the pink bling so my favorites are the floating servo and bulkhead covers.
Currently waiting for the Big Bore shocks and SSK driveshafts.

moparSRT

Was that ever linked to the TD10 or XI SPORT versions ??
I built several XI's without shock issues, recently built a TD10 and didn't notice any difference during the build but on the second run stripped out the rear diff in VTA, the XI diffs have been bullet-proof so far (knock on wood). Didn't build the TD10 shocks as I used a 3Racing aluminum shock kit for it.

triguy1975

Cool. I already have the buikhead on order and just ordered the hexs. I was looking for the driveshafts as well..

What shocks did you order?

moparSRT

3RACING Big Bore Aluminum Oil Shock Damper Set(Coated Teflon)

The old XI Sport needed new shock towers to use these, guessing the NU has the right ones, if not i have a dremel lol will know on Wednesday.

tvih

I'm not actually sure, it COULD be just the TD10v2 I guess. Still, aluminum shock bodies are nice to have, even if the plastic bodies does get one started.

zxcvb1t

Hi, I know the car handles stock power well. But If I put a 4.5t into it will the car hold its own assuming I know what I'm doing? Also , how's the car handle on the black carpet assuming I don't upgrade anything. Thanks. Looking for an affordable runner to learn modify.

triguy1975

Let me know. I'm getting ready to get rolling on mine after I get my other VTA chassis rolling.

I did buy some Yeah Racing 55mm shocks to play with. They have a bunch of different springs and damper configurations so I thought for adjustment's sake they would be good to tune the car in, but if the big bores are the way to go I'm not shy about ordering more parts.

moparSRT

Will do The big bores came standard on the 2014 & Advance, should be a nice upgrade for the XI ... and there under $32

Had another great weekend with the XI, VTA this time on Protoform tires, they needed a overnight soak in wd40 but are just as good on the black rug now. Had some very consistent laps with the XI without any broken parts




Started piecing together another XI for stock 21.5, this time bone stock minus the floating servo ... hope to have it ready for this weekend.

triguy1975

moparSRT

U415 is for the ultimate, it wont fit the xi

this is the right one SAK-X05/PK Aluminum Front Bulkhead For 3racing Sakura XI

triguy1975

That explains that. I swear I thought the manual gave that part number online. Oh well. I guess I need an ultimate too