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Old 06-28-2008, 05:03 PM
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I have the stock gearing 1st gear (59T/17T) and second (57T/23T) on my 720 and i would like to convert to the WC transmission. So all i need is a clutch bell and pinions/spurgears?
Also i noticed they dont make the same gearing for the second in WC. Would the closest to my stock be (56T/23T)???
Anyone knows if this will mesh? Anyone have a chart?
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Old 06-29-2008, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by spurgear
Quick question
Before i use the setup station on the car. I have to set the ride
height. I never used the green setup wheels without the tires that
came in the serpent kit. And my friend says he uses that to set his ride
height in his NT1.
How u do it?
I basically use a new set of tires. Is that the purpose of the green
wheels? Wouldnt his way be inaccurate?
well, basically i set the ride height depending on tyre diameter and how long the mains is. the main purpose is to keep your car from bottoming at the later stage. each time i change tyres esp. with different diameter i set them again.

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Old 07-01-2008, 06:11 AM
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Hello all,
I would appreciate if you explained the difference in car handling between the plastic and the metallic X bracket.
Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by etgdpu
Hello all,
I would appreciate if you explained the difference in car handling between the plastic and the metallic X bracket.
Thanks in advance
Dimitris
I would think that the plastic "X" brace would let the chassis flex more and give you more steering. I have never always ran the alum. one. I have heard cutting the alum. one in half gives you alot more steering.
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Old 07-01-2008, 07:44 AM
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I use the aluminum brace and cut it in the middle. I think it gives the correct amount of flex and helps the car steer more, but stay stable. I also do not use the middle screw on the left graphite brace that the side belt tensioner is on. I cut that area away so the graphite does not touch the alum brace. Hope I explained myself well enough for people.

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Old 07-01-2008, 07:52 AM
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Thank you guys.
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Old 07-01-2008, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by dj apolaro
I use the aluminum brace and cut it in the middle. I think it gives the correct amount of flex and helps the car steer more, but stay stable. I also do not use the middle screw on the left graphite brace that the side belt tensioner is on. I cut that area away so the graphite does not touch the alum brace. Hope I explained myself well enough for people.

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Why would you spend money on the aluminum x brace then cut it in the middle? should have just stayed with the plastic one, which will function the same.
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Old 07-01-2008, 09:37 AM
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which part of the graphite? top or bottom at the alu brace or to the rear left bulkhead?? thanks

Originally Posted by dj apolaro
I use the aluminum brace and cut it in the middle. I think it gives the correct amount of flex and helps the car steer more, but stay stable. I also do not use the middle screw on the left graphite brace that the side belt tensioner is on. I cut that area away so the graphite does not touch the alum brace. Hope I explained myself well enough for people.

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Old 07-01-2008, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by dj apolaro
I use the aluminum brace and cut it in the middle. I think it gives the correct amount of flex and helps the car steer more, but stay stable. I also do not use the middle screw on the left graphite brace that the side belt tensioner is on. I cut that area away so the graphite does not touch the alum brace. Hope I explained myself well enough for people.

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Hi Dj,

thus, you cut the "X" in the middle ? and how many mm do you cut it ?

and also, why do you cut the graphite ? what is the effect ?
thank you very much for your advices!

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Old 07-01-2008, 02:14 PM
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Default side belt tensioner

Like this it should be
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Old 07-01-2008, 02:22 PM
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like this it should be
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Old 07-01-2008, 02:28 PM
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thanks

you cut just the left of the graphite and not the right ?
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Old 07-01-2008, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by hello
Why would you spend money on the aluminum x brace then cut it in the middle? should have just stayed with the plastic one, which will function the same.

They do not respond the same. Trust me when I tell you I have tried every way possible and the way I use it works best for me. I find that I am able to carry more corner speed with stability my way. The diagram that was posted with the graphite cut is not the way I use it. I tried that way and liked mine better. I cut the graphite at the upper part of the aluminum brace. It is still connected in the bottum and rear. Hope this helps.

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Old 07-01-2008, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Manu_05'
thanks

you cut just the left of the graphite and not the right ?

Just the left one.

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Old 07-01-2008, 02:56 PM
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Dj whats up the pictures are the style that maxy did it for me the way you did i did it too and workd good too
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