Originally Posted by Perez (Post 10475807)

is that another Shing production?

Think I might be able to make it to the Montica race next weekend , if its not raining...

Originally Posted by Perez (Post 10458260)

Just weighed my car with 1450 life, one low profile servo (throttle), some ti screws, steel rear diff and it came out to 1705 grams!!:eek:

It seems like the only option for me is maybe finding a 700 mah life battery (if one exist), Titanium pivot balls, and a low profile steering servo. I am not a big fan of the Low profiles for steering as they seem a little too slow for my taste but if i'm gonna make it anywhere close to 1525 , ive gotta loose weight!

Originally Posted by Perez (Post 10458260)

Just weighed my car with 1450 life, one low profile servo (throttle), some ti screws, steel rear diff and it came out to 1705 grams!!:eek:

It seems like the only option for me is maybe finding a 700 mah life battery (if one exist), Titanium pivot balls, and a low profile steering servo. I am not a big fan of the Low profiles for steering as they seem a little too slow for my taste but if i'm gonna make it anywhere close to 1525 , ive gotta loose weight!

Originally Posted by Jason Smith (Post 10478214)

The numbers I see on Roars website are 1725 minimum for nitro TC. Looks like your light already unless I'm missing something.

Originally Posted by YBSLOW (Post 10477296)

Info at: [email protected]

45 grams

Originally Posted by TomB (Post 10478397)

has anyone got a complete listing of the bearing sizes used in the MTX5?

...or a website to a reputable shop that sells a complete set of ceramic bearings?
i checked out acer bearings and it looks like it isn't a fulls et of bearings in the mtx5 kit

...boca bearings do not have a full set of mtx5 bearings available.

Originally Posted by Perez (Post 10478379)

I was under the impression that ifmar is going to change the weight to 1525. Am i tripping?

Originally Posted by Bishop (Post 10478913)

Sweet...



http://abec35.com/categories/Ceramic...s/Mugen-Seiki/

I think you will find most 'sets' leave out many of the smaller bearings, though you can usually get them separate, at more cost of course.

Originally Posted by TomB (Post 10481361)

yeah i've seen the ABEC bearigns. they are missign many bearings.

i was hoping to get a bearing size listing to check with my local bearing shop.

anyone have a full list of bearing sizes for the MTX5? they aren't listen int he manual.

Originally Posted by Arahawak (Post 10481451)

I think ABEC35 provides the essential bearings for drivetrains.. the 'left out' bearings dont really help in 'moving' the car.. the XCOs are some of the smoothest bearings i ever used. :)

Originally Posted by TomB (Post 10481829)

i think the ABEC kit is missing some of the 2 speed shaft bearings and the clutch bearings right?

Originally Posted by Arahawak (Post 10481862)

Yes, which you can get separately...

I feel those bearings may have loads higher than the others, so I personally use the cheaper GC3 ZZ metal shield ceramics for them..

Originally Posted by TomB (Post 10481901)

ceramic bearings can carry as much load as steel bearings. They are used in nitro engines which exert more force than a 2 speed shaft, so ceramics on the shaft shouldn't be an issue.

the ABEC bearings are quite pricey and you don't get a full kit of bearings. I also read here or on another thread that the quality is not consistent

Originally Posted by lil-bump (Post 10478997)

Roar's minimum weight limit is still 1725 grams. For now; the 1525 only effects the EFRA block(Europe). I don't believe IFMAR has ruled on this change

Pass you soon...