Tom1977

#54031
4 degrees
carbon reinforced

#51293 is the standard glass fiber reinforced nylon version.

JoshuaRC10

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These are the ones. I would know. I went through my entire damn collection of spares tonight. I had a pretty frustrating night at the track because these damned hubs kept breaking with light contact.

I usually go through one every other race. Tonight was just not my night. Didn't even make it to mains.

Juan Valdez

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Thanks, this answers part of my question. But which is the version you want for the most durability on a carpet track with hard barriers? I thought I had heard the carbon parts (54031) were the very fragile parts that broke easily. Are the standard soft parts (51293) better for durability, or do I have that backwards? Thanks!

JoshuaRC10

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I can attest to the fragility of the carbon reinforced parts. I'm switching back to the nylon to see how it goes

nubs

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Are you willing to buy 3rd party? If so get the exotek chubs.

microed

I use the harder steering blocks because the screws strip out too easily if using the softer ones. I prefer the softer c-hubs and suspension arms. Running this combo for a few years now and rarely break anything. Those carbon reinforced c-hubs are something to stay away from in my opinion due to their fragile nature.

JLock

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I had the same problem when running my car. I ordered the aluminum 4 degree C-hubs and as far as the steering blocks, switched those over to the Xray ones. They measure up almost perfectly with the Tamiya ones and I know they are durable (own three Xray cars). You could see if the Xray C-hubs work as well (just a thought).

theproffesor

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I had issues with the 418 carbon hubs back when I got my EVO6's in fall of 2015. Went with the TA05 hubs as they were way more durable, but flexed more than I liked. Once Exotek released the aluminum hubs, I bought those and never looked back. I never had issues with any other suspension part on any of my Tamiya cars.

JLock

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Been running my TA-07 Pro as a USGT car at my local carpet track since the first of 2017. Just box stock without the sway bars, the car has been handling very well. I did go with the standard 48p spur/pinion over the oddball Tamiya pitch ones. Currently using the stock springs with 50wt oil. Using 20K in the front diff and 10K in the rear. The carpet track I am running uses the CRC black high-bite. The car has been catching the attention of my fellow racers as it is performing better than my Cyclone TC and Xray cars under my piloting skills. The stock plastic C-hubs and steering blocks seem a little week but I have made the transition to the Xray steering blocks with no issues. I have the Exotek aluminum C-hubs to switch out if the current ones break. Liking this car so much I just ordered another one (don't know if I will go 17.5 or Mod with this one).

jessele

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I plan on running this car outside on asphalt - what suspension blocks would you guys recommend?

nubs

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c/c front
c/xb rear (2.5 degrees toe in) or d/xb (3 degrees toe in)

Tom1977

Tamiya SSBB carbon shock tower set (f&r): #54746

http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4...fdivir_jpg.htm

JoshuaRC10

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Very cool. I'll take a look!

maxepower

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here is a picture that I found from the fair with the 07 hop-ups!

nubs

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Sweet, can't wait to buy them.