Serpent 710
#6301
on this one you can see that the shocks fitted in the back of the shock tower are nicely aligned
#6302
Re: Front Shock Tower Mod
Originally posted by cox049
I did it as explained in Mark's FAQ and I like it. I added 2 bushings on the body post to take it back further and it fits perfect . Had to cut the lower pin on the B post and drill a hole.
I did it as explained in Mark's FAQ and I like it. I added 2 bushings on the body post to take it back further and it fits perfect . Had to cut the lower pin on the B post and drill a hole.
But do note that it makes the front shock tower mounting weak...
#6303
Re: Re: Front Shock Tower Mod
Originally posted by InitialD
If you look at the plastic tree that contains all your shock parts, there would be one unused item that would fit fine as spacers. You can use it as I believe it is about like 5 or 6 mm thick. No drilling or cutting required. I think this was mentioned by ammdrew and fmolzer.
But do note that it makes the front shock tower mounting weak...
If you look at the plastic tree that contains all your shock parts, there would be one unused item that would fit fine as spacers. You can use it as I believe it is about like 5 or 6 mm thick. No drilling or cutting required. I think this was mentioned by ammdrew and fmolzer.
But do note that it makes the front shock tower mounting weak...
As of the strenght... It looks weaker... It feels very stiff, and my guess is that the two mounting screws would take the damage as they are longer and float those 5 or 6 mm's... Maybe is better than cutting a shock rod.
If you wanna try it and give your opinion it would be very appreciated big "D"
#6304
Re: Re: Front Shock Tower Mod
Originally posted by InitialD
If you look at the plastic tree that contains all your shock parts, there would be one unused item that would fit fine as spacers. You can use it as I believe it is about like 5 or 6 mm thick. No drilling or cutting required. I think this was mentioned by ammdrew and fmolzer.
But do note that it makes the front shock tower mounting weak...
If you look at the plastic tree that contains all your shock parts, there would be one unused item that would fit fine as spacers. You can use it as I believe it is about like 5 or 6 mm thick. No drilling or cutting required. I think this was mentioned by ammdrew and fmolzer.
But do note that it makes the front shock tower mounting weak...
#6305
Re: Re: Re: Front Shock Tower Mod
Originally posted by cox049
I found those rivet shaped plastics that I don't know what they were for...
I found those rivet shaped plastics that I don't know what they were for...
Originally posted by cox049
If you wanna try it and give your opinion it would be very appreciated big "D"
If you wanna try it and give your opinion it would be very appreciated big "D"
Like what you say, it looks weak but in reality it may not be. I've tried a few runs with it and did not encounter any problems. But since I lack a long countersunk screw to mount the shock tower with the spacer, I used back the stock mounting. Also with no problems.
#6306
I just turned the shock tower around and put two flat head 3x14's .
Took a second look and it feels nice and strong. Maybe a couple of stainless screws would do a good job there, so they'll bend but won't break.
It could be called "Floating front shocks Mod"
I'm gonna crash for SHURE .... So I'll report on how it goes
Took a second look and it feels nice and strong. Maybe a couple of stainless screws would do a good job there, so they'll bend but won't break.
It could be called "Floating front shocks Mod"
I'm gonna crash for SHURE .... So I'll report on how it goes
#6307
Front View
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#6308
Re: Re: Re: Re: Front Shock Tower Mod
[QUOTE]Originally posted by InitialD
[B]They were actually for the older shocks that did not make use of the steel balls that snap onto the shock caps...
Now that you mention it... My kit was missing the steel balls to complete the setup and had those cheapo plastic rivets... I knew I wasn't going to use THAT... So I had to go and get a bag ($7.99) of steel balls to be able to finish the "maqina"
[B]They were actually for the older shocks that did not make use of the steel balls that snap onto the shock caps...
Now that you mention it... My kit was missing the steel balls to complete the setup and had those cheapo plastic rivets... I knew I wasn't going to use THAT... So I had to go and get a bag ($7.99) of steel balls to be able to finish the "maqina"
#6309
Hey guys... sorry for the site and all... I tried 50megs, could not get in to upload, and I tried geocities... still could not upload all... and a bandwidth restriction that makes me mad... but at least we have a smaller FAQ that I saw the tire selection from Art... did you see the tips and tricks... I thought that was sweet.... http://www.daltonshop.com/tips_tricks.htm
#6310
D, no Firday pictures from you yet? If you practice, you'll get a honorary
#6311
Serious question now, D. Could you take a picture of how you mount your shocks on your Losi tool - I'm not sure yet how to best mount my shocks on there.
Cheers, Mark.
Cheers, Mark.
#6312
Originally posted by BaxterC
Hey guys... sorry for the site and all... I tried 50megs, could not get in to upload, and I tried geocities... still could not upload all... and a bandwidth restriction that makes me mad... but at least we have a smaller FAQ that I saw the tire selection from Art... did you see the tips and tricks... I thought that was sweet.... http://www.daltonshop.com/tips_tricks.htm
Hey guys... sorry for the site and all... I tried 50megs, could not get in to upload, and I tried geocities... still could not upload all... and a bandwidth restriction that makes me mad... but at least we have a smaller FAQ that I saw the tire selection from Art... did you see the tips and tricks... I thought that was sweet.... http://www.daltonshop.com/tips_tricks.htm
#6313
Hey Mark... you get your mail? I suppose you got my faq and fixed it... ?
#6314
Originally posted by BaxterC
Hey Mark... you get your mail? I suppose you got my faq and fixed it... ?
Hey Mark... you get your mail? I suppose you got my faq and fixed it... ?
#6315
Mark, great job on that FAQ that you keep updated :thumsup:
Did you check the shocks mod I made out of your pdf?
Did you check the shocks mod I made out of your pdf?