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ou can also get some wheel spacers, making them out of spare Lexan from your car's body is pretty easy. Tamiya make some 0.5mm and 1mm spacers: T53646 and T53647.
These are better than offset wheel hubs in my opinion.

What is the difference between the spacers and the hubs? dont they do the same thing?

InitialD

04-11-2004 10:10 AM

Re: mark

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Originally posted by Profoxcg
my front wheels rub the nuckles at the smallest bend. or when they arent cut.

Mine rubs a little too. But once they have been rubbed, they won't rub anymore.

InitialD

04-11-2004 10:11 AM

Re: I posted this in the Fw05r

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Originally posted by Profoxcg
Is this Fw05r as competitive as the 710? I am thiking of possibly making a switch depending on the info I am able to get from this thread. if not I would just stay with my 710 for racing

At the moment, I have 2 questions for you.

1. Do you run big or small tracks? How big are they? The FW05R is known to be a small track performer. Look at their FDR and they are minimum at 5.0 with the optional 39T diff crown gear.

2. What about parts support? What about trackside support?

InitialD

04-11-2004 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by cox049
Plus, painting your own bodies is a much rewarding part of this hobbie

Ok, Ok... I have no patience ! :o :cry: :lol:

InitialD

04-11-2004 10:13 AM

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Originally posted by cox049
I think the rear diff presents a problem... we were 3 serpent 710 guys at the race today and all of us had bad rear diffs; mine ended almost locked... I have my muleto car with a new diff that feels perfect but the silky smooth operation of the diff goes away too soon

That's the first I'm hearing. I don't think I've heard of any problems like that over here. I've raced mine for like more than 10 liters of fuel already since I got the car and have not had problems with the rear diff. It is still not serviced yet.

Did you replace the diff balls and greased them lightly with the Mugen Super Grease?

InitialD

04-11-2004 10:14 AM

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Originally posted by Sparky66
Checked all local hobby stores-not one can get stock of Mazda 6 body(200mm).

Maybe it's simple a case of no stock due to the sudden overwhelming popularity? That's the most sought after body at the LHS around here.:nod:

Pit-racer

04-11-2004 10:23 AM

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Originally posted by Sparky66
Seems they may have pulled license- change of mind-very costly if thats the case. Checked all local hobby stores-not one can get stock of Mazda 6 body(200mm).

Try http://www.kinetixrc.com/ :nod:

PUNISHER

04-11-2004 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by Sparky66
Hearing rumours Protoform has pulled the plug on the Mazda 6 (200mm) production due to Mazda being disatisfied with the mould and shape of the lexan body.Ferrari may have also withdrawn all license permission to continue producing the Proline 360 MODENA (200mm) body. Any body know, or is it just club rumours ??:cry: :cry:

Protoform has a license to make the Mazda6 and haven't heard anything about loosing it.........just a very sought out body.;)

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and i heard STRATUS also wants to pull the licencing... is it true also?

Protoform did lose the license to the Stratus body but I hear they are working on getting it back and probably will get it back soon.:nod: :cool:

Profoxcg

04-11-2004 11:30 AM

Initial D

Do you have a Fw05R also?

which one you like better ,and why?

markp27

04-11-2004 11:40 AM

Re: mark

Quote:

Originally posted by Profoxcg
What is the difference between the spacers and the hubs? dont they do the same thing?

Yes they do, but as the spacers are simply a disc of metal, then you can put them on and take them off very easily, e.g. if you have wheels which don't require spacers then you don't need to remove the hubs.

InitialD

04-11-2004 11:49 AM

Re: Initial D

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Originally posted by Profoxcg
Do you have a Fw05R also?

:eek: Shikes ! No I don't ! :sweat:

Serpent forever !:nod: :lol: :deathstar

GoldFinger

04-11-2004 11:40 PM

Re: Re: Initial D

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Originally posted by InitialD
:eek: Shikes ! No I don't ! :sweat:

Serpent forever !:nod: :lol: :deathstar

Bro, been testing the Suruth Overdrive yesterday.
I can tell you that this man is genius :nod:
With 37F and 40R, 46T rear diff, 2.5mm tire split the car is not only easier to drive but the ability to cut the fast chicane is awesome no weaving anymore.
Start with full rear diameter(65mm) after abuot 7-8 tanks the rear became 59.5 and 57.5 in Front !!! Perfectly the same roll out with start diameter.
You MUST try this overdrive !

Pyramid

04-11-2004 11:45 PM

Re: Re: Re: Initial D

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Originally posted by GoldFinger
You MUST try this overdrive !

Not try only, must come to `THE` race also... he `mentionning` free ticket to show us his weapon:sneaky: on that forum:D :D

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