good !

Online Kit Inventory Update (estimated):

Ashford Hobby has 4 @ $429.99
Stormer Hobbies still shows zero inventory (not even a price)
Nexus Racing has 4 - and he raised his price to $429.99! (up $30)
RC Market has 2 @ $398.00
The Border - In stock, but can't tell how many @ $512.88 USD

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You guys are using this poly bands with a digital servo, correct? Thanks for the great idea.... I run out to Walgreens go get them... I purchased the 75 pcs pack... but with an anlog servo, they are not strong to return the carb to closed..... I'm assuming you guys are using them with digial servos...

LOL. These guys should hook you up with a deal on these kits for helping sell their kits. Heck XRAY should donate a kit to you for helping move and market their kits.

Also yeah the price raise is funny. Supply and demand. Guess hes having second thoughts as all the sales come through. Hold off a few days and im sure he would drop back. Ha.

Now whos going to be smart and buy 10 of these , then hold them till everyone goes out of stock. Then charge 100 more. Ill wait till these get back to normal prices. This PS3/XBOX 360 ebay prices are just too much.

Nothing can really close a strong servo. Some are looser than others , but its a hard bet. Either way the bands seem to be the best / cleanest and easiest route. As well they make sure if the throttle comes off or linkage pops off that the carb itself will close.

Whoa, don't look into things too far :smile: ...The distributor called us today and said we need to raise our price, plain and simple. No price gouging, here.

Thanks for the thought A.I. Any takers? :D :lol:

I'm really looking forward to how everyone does with the car - especially the guys that I usually keep tabs on. So far, the Team guys have been doing really well. The only problems I've read about are usually engine related - and that can happen to anyone using any car.

Its no where near price gouging , so no worries. The people asking for 500 perhaps. Either way its still supply and demand. I dont think anyone should be ashamed for selling a kit at any price. If people pay , then so be it. Sell them. Who knows there could be some supply problems later so being the first to be able to get it is somewhat a commodity.

Also isnt price gouing more or less for stores during hurricanes that jack up their water and milk prices. As well for gas stations jacking up during hurricanes and or supply problems.

Youve got a low price , so I dont see any problem with any sort of adjustments. My apologies for not making it more clear.

r40 is still the best

Everyone is entilted to their opinion and if you think the R40 is the best, then more power to you.

Cheers

I have been using this type of throttle setup on my nitro cars since 2001 when I was running the HPI Racer 2. Yes, the bands tend to work better at returning your throttle than a spring.

I was working on an "essential spares list" today and came up with the list below. Quantity is on the far right. All the parts are not online yet, but I did manage to rack up about $259.80* using one online store's prices. I would estimate that the total comes out to roughly $290-300*.

Not included are other gears, diff oil, shock oil and extra screws except as listed below. That would be extra.

If you have any suggestions on what should be added or removed (including quantity) please do and I will update this particular post. Thanks! :)

Front
332110 - Composite Suspension Arm Front Lower / 2
332130 - Composite Suspension Arm Front Upper / 2
332210 - Composite Steering Block Right / 1
332220 - Composite Steering Block Left / 1
337210 - Front Lower Inner Pivot Pin (2) / 1
337220 - Front Upper Pivot Pin (2) / 1

Rear
333080 - Graphite Shock Tower Rear 3mm / 1
333110 - Composite Suspension Arm Rear / 2
333310 - Composite Upright Rear / 2
333130 - Composite Rear Upper Camber Link Ball Joint 5.8 mm (4) / 1
337310 - Rear Lower Inner Pivot Pin (2) / 1
303122 - Alu Shim 3x6x1.0mm (10) / 1
303123 - Alu Shim 3x6x2.0mm (10) / 1

Belts
335430 - PUR Reinforced Drive Belt Front 3 x 186 mm / 1
335441 - PUR Reinforced Drive Belt Side 3 X 390 mm / 1
335450 - PUR Reinforced Drive Belt Rear 3 X 177 mm / 1

Clutch
338574 - Clutch Shoe White / 1
338584 - Washer S 5X7X0.2 (10) / 1
338585 - Washer S 5X7X0.3 (10) / 1
338586 - Washer S 5X7X0.5 (10) / 1
930150 - Carbide Ball-bearing Axial F5-10 5x10x4 with Groove / 2
359050 - Clutch Bell Ball-bearing MR105ZZZ 5x10x4 (2) / 1
940508 - High-Speed ball-bearing 5x8x2.5 Rubber Sealed (2) / 1

Diff Parts
335060 - Composite Rear Diff Case & Cover / 1
903258 - Hex Screw SFH M2.5x8 (10) / 1
903206 - Hex Screw SFH M2.5x6 (10) / 1
971240 - Silicone O-Ring 24x-0.7 (10) / 1 [ Diff seal ]

Pinion Gears
338521 - XCA ALU 7075 T6 Hard Coated Pinion Gear 21T (2nd) / 1
338516 - XCA ALU 7075 T6 Hard Coated Pinion Gear 16T (1st) / 1

Spur Gears
335559 - Composite 2-Speed Gear 59T (1st) / 2
335555 - Composite 2-Speed Gear 54T (2nd) / 2

Pulleys
335027 - Composite Timing Belt Pulley 27T / 1 [ Front ]
335810 - Composite Belt Pulley 20T / 1 [ 2-speed shaft ]
335828 - Composite Belt Pulley 18T / 1 [ 2-speed side ]
335859 - Composite Belt Pulley 19T / 1 [ Mid-center ]
335885 - Composite Belt Pulley 25T / 1 [ Mid-side ] *depends what you're using
335886 - Composite Belt Pulley 26T / 1 [ Mid-side ] *depends what you're using

Misc
972030 - Silicone O-rings 3x2 (10) / 1 [ Outdrives ]
981210 - Pin 2x10 (10) / 1 [ Hub outdrives ]
965050 - E-Clip 5 (10) / 1
965070 - E-Clip 7 (10) / 1
901303 - Hex Screw SB M3x3 (10) / 1

* Rechecked all my figures and came out a bit more than I initially calculated. The only part I added was 333310 - Composite Rear Upright

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thats even got me scratching my head..

woah thats over half the cost of the car just in spares! :eek:

Even better get an Orion CRF and the throttle return spring is in the carb. Which seems such a logical idea that i'm surprised it is not on all makes.