the fix??
#3

Cheap Fix $3.00
AE-4442 bore the shock tower a hair, trim a small amount from right side diff cover use 2 4-40 1 1/4 and a couple 4-40 on top with washers done. 2 minutes top. Thread lock optional. Screw the $12 FIX
The 4442 is the exact length that is needed.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bi...?&I=LX2501&P=PU
Better use your LHS
Tom
AE-4442 bore the shock tower a hair, trim a small amount from right side diff cover use 2 4-40 1 1/4 and a couple 4-40 on top with washers done. 2 minutes top. Thread lock optional. Screw the $12 FIX
The 4442 is the exact length that is needed.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bi...?&I=LX2501&P=PU
Better use your LHS
Tom
#5

Originally Posted by Tire Chunker
Cheap Fix $3.00
AE-4442 bore the shock tower a hair, trim a small amount from right side diff cover use 2 4-40 1 1/4 and a couple 4-40 on top with washers done. 2 minutes top. Thread lock optional. Screw the $12 FIX
The 4442 is the exact length that is needed.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bi...?&I=LX2501&P=PU
Better use your LHS
Tom
AE-4442 bore the shock tower a hair, trim a small amount from right side diff cover use 2 4-40 1 1/4 and a couple 4-40 on top with washers done. 2 minutes top. Thread lock optional. Screw the $12 FIX
The 4442 is the exact length that is needed.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bi...?&I=LX2501&P=PU
Better use your LHS
Tom
#6

Originally Posted by protc3
wow,$3.00,2 minutes and a fix that looks like an abortion from hell.all to save 9 bucks.i would go with a nicely machined parts that are made for this purpose.
I ran this version of the fix for the entire time I ran a NTC3. It didn't look bad at all. Worked just as well. No reason for a comment like you made.
#7

Originally Posted by Tire Chunker
Cheap Fix $3.00
AE-4442 bore the shock tower a hair, trim a small amount from right side diff cover use 2 4-40 1 1/4 and a couple 4-40 on top with washers done. 2 minutes top. Thread lock optional. Screw the $12 FIX
The 4442 is the exact length that is needed.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bi...?&I=LX2501&P=PU
Better use your LHS
Tom
AE-4442 bore the shock tower a hair, trim a small amount from right side diff cover use 2 4-40 1 1/4 and a couple 4-40 on top with washers done. 2 minutes top. Thread lock optional. Screw the $12 FIX
The 4442 is the exact length that is needed.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bi...?&I=LX2501&P=PU
Better use your LHS
Tom
Here's a pic of the basic parts with the BMI parts as reference on the upper left...
http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachme...chmentid=33460
Attached to the car:
http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachme...chmentid=33461
Here's a link the NTC3 thread to some tips from back in the days...
http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...page=196&pp=30
#9

Originally Posted by CHUCKMANDO
Try 3 mm screws. Works just about as good and you do not have to worry about taking that long screw out, when you need to redo the diff. They are a pain.
#10

Originally Posted by Scott Fisher
I ran this version of the fix for the entire time I ran a NTC3. It didn't look bad at all. Worked just as well. No reason for a comment like you made.
screw the $12.00 fix is a comment that shouldnt be made.i sold this product for a buddy of mine who designed it.it is a great product and a great idea that has been working for a about 3 or 4 years.some guy makes a home built version of it,very good.no need to insult my buddy.