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Old 05-27-2018, 02:50 PM
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Will the new rear pivot from the FX18 bolt on to the FXM?
Yes it's the same measurements but in aluminium
https://gripworksrc.com/collections/...-formula-51642

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Old 05-27-2018, 11:41 PM
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Will the new rear pivot from the FX18 bolt on to the FXM?
No, the main plate and the pod plate including the pivot mounting points are completely different compared to FXM.
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Old 05-29-2018, 02:29 AM
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you can buy this its a good option too like asso F6 style

https://www.zen-racing.co.uk/catalog...b04560836b9449
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Nice. Is there anywhere in North America that sells that part? Will the Associated one work?
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the associated one don't fit ! you need to buy parts from zen racing they do a parts who fit on all cars who have the std pivot ball system
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Does the protoform F1-Fifteen body fit the FX18?
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Does the protoform F1-Fifteen body fit the FX18?
Yes, but.....
You'll need to trim quite a bit in order to clear the damper tube mounts.
Note the position of the nose relative to the front wing leading edge for proper scale position.
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YEah---sadly the new bodies ALL seem to be WAY to low in the back to clear ALL of the F-1's with side mounted damper tubes!! So you just have to carve half of the body away in back!! Too bad they couldn't take into account all these newer designs??
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Protoform F1-13 on the FX18
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Does the protoform F1-Fifteen body fit the FX18?
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A very good feeling with this new top front arms (TRG style) , only need 4 standoff (be carefull with the direction turnbuckle there is not much space) . The car feels more stable and predictive

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A very good feeling with this new top front arms (TRG style) , only need 4 standoff (be carefull with the direction turnbuckle there is not much space) . The car feels more stable and predictive
Very nice!! Where you got the upper pivot ball holders from?
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seems to be nylon hex stands (eBay)
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I did some mods to my FXM to make it closer to an FX18. Used the AE rear pivot. Just had to cut the ears off of it. Then I made a servo mount that braces to the steering post and has a shock mount for a long shock. I also made a rear diffuser. Looking forward to trying it out soon.


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