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Old 09-07-2008, 10:36 AM
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I tap them with a screw driver on the back.
But yes takes some patience.
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Old 09-07-2008, 01:01 PM
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hi guys...


where are you buying cars and a STEADY supply of parts in the US.....all I get is mesaages stating TM does not have a US distributor...and TM's OWN site says wolf hobbies in CA.....with only a PO box for an address....not good...
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hey guys , I need some advice ...

at EVERY club race I seem to have problems with the lower arms - fronts or rears ... the hole where the ball screw (the one that holds shock cups) goes in breaks / cracks ... its so annoying ...

I have gone through so mane lower arms that I lost count by now...

why is this happening? It almost seems like its a very soft material ...
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Old 09-07-2008, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Omarko
hey guys , I need some advice ...

at EVERY club race I seem to have problems with the lower arms - fronts or rears ... the hole where the ball screw (the one that holds shock cups) goes in breaks / cracks ... its so annoying ...

I have gone through so mane lower arms that I lost count by now...

why is this happening? It almost seems like its a very soft material ...
I've only had this problem twice after a big, big shunt ( lots of air time )

The new kits ( latest batch ) has a longer ball stud that screws into the arm - the part # is 115029.

Before these came out, I would super glue the ball into the arm - it helps, but try and get yourself these.
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Old 09-07-2008, 03:07 PM
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Quick question. Is there any way to modify the front one-way to make a solid axle? I have a few oneways i'm not using.
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Old 09-07-2008, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Sp Racer
I've only had this problem twice after a big, big shunt ( lots of air time )

The new kits ( latest batch ) has a longer ball stud that screws into the arm - the part # is 115029.

Before these came out, I would super glue the ball into the arm - it helps, but try and get yourself these.
thanks for the tip .. I'll check it out ... do Kfactory make arms for the G4RS ? maybe from some stronger material?

The problem I am having is NOT the ball studs coming out but them cracking the arm/hole .... I'll post few pics tonight to illustrate ...

I was thinking of putting a STRONG cable tie around the two hole bit in hopes to help sturdying that whole section ... dont know ... its just annoying loosing shocks and springs ... costs a fortune!
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Old 09-07-2008, 03:42 PM
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Omarko - you could try boiling the arms for 10 minutes in hot water. Apparently this takes some of the brittleness out of the new arms. I gave it a go - it did not warp the arms at all nor did it makle them bind, but I sold the car before I had a chance to run it and see if it made a difference. It could be worth a try, along with a longer threaded ball stud as posted above.
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Old 09-07-2008, 03:52 PM
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thanks for the tip, I might try that this week ....

btw what shock oils would u guys recommend to use ?
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Old 09-08-2008, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Omarko
thanks for the tip, I might try that this week ....

btw what shock oils would u guys recommend to use ?
It depends on the size of your shock piston holes - we are running anywhere from 50 - 60wt oil with the kit RS shocks , but the pistons have been drilled out to 1.2mm.
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Old 09-08-2008, 04:11 AM
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hey SP is that both front and rear at 1.2mm and is that one hole that is drilled?I drilled mine ages ago on my G4S and am wondering whats needed for the RS shocks?
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It depends on the size of your shock piston holes - we are running anywhere from 50 - 60wt oil with the kit RS shocks , but the pistons have been drilled out to 1.2mm.
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Both holes @ 1.2mm , F & R ( same as the K Factory shocks )
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Old 09-08-2008, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Sp Racer
Both holes @ 1.2mm , F & R ( same as the K Factory shocks )
whats the Kfactory part number for these?

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Old 09-08-2008, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Omarko
whats the Kfactory part number for these?

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K1008

http://www.kfactoryracing.com/produc...1008&pageNum=2
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Old 09-08-2008, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by fastharry
hi guys...


where are you buying cars and a STEADY supply of parts in the US.....all I get is mesaages stating TM does not have a US distributor...and TM's OWN site says wolf hobbies in CA.....with only a PO box for an address....not good...

Go to their web page www.wolfhobbies.com

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Old 09-08-2008, 05:57 PM
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Ya from what rctvlive.com said the g4 rtr is a great car. Wolf hobbies has them listed for $379 us. Anyone have experience with one?
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