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Old 03-30-2012, 08:56 PM
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Old 03-31-2012, 03:13 AM
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What exactly does the conversion kit do to the car to improve it?
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Old 04-03-2012, 10:32 AM
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What exactly does the conversion kit do to the car to improve it?
I just installed the new steering block, there is 2 ackerman position as MRX5, the servo travel distance less than before to reach the same turn angle.

I didn't buy the rest because the suspension mount in graphite doesn't help much I think, it just a fancy stuff.

I cut the radio plate myself too, and using Aplus clutch.
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Originally Posted by Jamison R
66mm front 73mm rear. what shore front 35? 37 rear?
We run a little softer 32 fronts 35 rears ... But we have 2 of the most "tennis court" smooth 1/8th scale tracks in the country !

(One of them is hosting the 2012 Onroad Nationals)
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What is a good reciever pack for RX8. Is lipo common in Nitro 1/8. Also what are some good servo's? I am coming from an electric touring background, excuse the ignorance.
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Old 04-04-2012, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Jamison R
What is a good reciever pack for RX8. Is lipo common in Nitro 1/8. Also what are some good servo's? I am coming from an electric touring background, excuse the ignorance.
I run KO 2.4... you dont have a lot of room in the receiver box so it has to be small. You can run lipo, some people do.

We try to get the car as light as possible and then put all the weight in the bottom of the car to improve handling. Using a NiCad pak puts that weight in the bottom of the car... (you still may have to add more)

Car looks good !
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Originally Posted by beebone
I just installed the new steering block, there is 2 ackerman position as MRX5, the servo travel distance less than before to reach the same turn angle.

I didn't buy the rest because the suspension mount in graphite doesn't help much I think, it just a fancy stuff.

I cut the radio plate myself too, and using Aplus clutch.
really, so the fact the carbon shock mounts give a steeper angle is just for looks LOL
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really, so the fact the carbon shock mounts give a steeper angle is just for looks LOL
That's y I just bought the complete upgrade kit for the rest improvement. I've found:

- narrower upper front arm
- narrower lower front arm
- so the king pin clearance wider, the steering block won't hit the lower arm and create wider steering angle
- the clutch is very light weight, the incline angle of the bell now is same as Mugen/ Serpent, I think the clutch is more powerful then before.
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What is the part # for the update?
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Originally Posted by Jamison R
What is the part # for the update?
340900
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Originally Posted by beebone
That's y I just bought the complete upgrade kit for the rest improvement. I've found:

- narrower upper front arm
- narrower lower front arm
- so the king pin clearance wider, the steering block won't hit the lower arm and create wider steering angle
- the clutch is very light weight, the incline angle of the bell now is same as Mugen/ Serpent, I think the clutch is more powerful then before.
Just test the 2012 today, although still break-in new engine, i can feel the dfference between 2011. Very response on chicane and stable.
L and R are perfect balance.
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Originally Posted by beebone
Just test the 2012 today, although still break-in new engine, i can feel the dfference between 2011. Very response on chicane and stable.
L and R are perfect balance.
How much shorter are the front A arms, upper and lower
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Originally Posted by CFowler
How much shorter are the front A arms, upper and lower
More than 3 mm shorter on front, same length on rear but the shock mount going higher to reduce shock travel
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Hi,

Will be buying the 2012 upgrade. Does anyone know if the new clutch works? Or is it as bad as the first? Had big problems with it not engaging and the clutch spring self tightening half way through a heat?
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