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03-03-2014, 10:21 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

FWIW, Travis Amezcua TQ'd and won the ChiTown...

FWIW, Travis Amezcua TQ'd and won the ChiTown Shootout with a DEX210V2 this past weekend. Lutz came in 2nd. Travis ran RM, Lutz ran MM. Both were insanely quick, but Lutz got the hero lap award by...
08-01-2013, 09:05 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

Yeah, the mesh on a 75/25 is less than ideal. ...

Yeah, the mesh on a 75/25 is less than ideal. 78/26 will get you nearly the same ratio and a good mesh. Question is, what motor are you gearing that way?
07-27-2013, 07:28 PM
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Posted By Jonny5

It works perfectly fine, I've built a few and...

It works perfectly fine, I've built a few and never had an issue with the B Fast thrust. The diff bolt with draw the thrust assembly tight against the circlip (just as the stock one does) when you...
07-25-2013, 11:23 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

Try removing the screws from the extension piece-...

Try removing the screws from the extension piece- it should slide out with minimal friction. If it's tight, file the side pods and servo bulkhead until you get a nice fit. Had the same thing on a...
07-22-2013, 11:58 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

I'm not familiar with that servo. Count the...

I'm not familiar with that servo. Count the teeth on the spline and get the TLR 22 servo arm that has the correct number of teeth. It has the correct offset and length for the car.
07-12-2013, 08:57 PM
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Posted By Jonny5

Are you sure the thrust washers are oriented...

Are you sure the thrust washers are oriented properly? The one with the smaller ID goes to the outside against the diff bolt.

Only other thing I can think of is there may be a burr on the diff...
07-12-2013, 12:05 PM
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Posted By Jonny5

Yes, the internal ratio remains constant no...

Yes, the internal ratio remains constant no matter the motor configuration.
07-10-2013, 09:07 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

I've found the stock balls to be fairly soft. ...

I've found the stock balls to be fairly soft. The first upgrade any car of mine gets is a BFast diff kit with their carbide balls and sanded rings. The diff in my SC is literally going on it's 3rd...
07-02-2013, 08:00 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

The existing aftermarket RF hangers will work...

The existing aftermarket RF hangers will work just as they did before, no modification needed. All aftermarket RR hangers will not work without some machine work, or a dremel if you are comfortable...
07-02-2013, 07:06 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

+1 to both. The new plastic chassis are very...

+1 to both. The new plastic chassis are very solid. No more breakage concerns.
06-11-2013, 10:35 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

You can use a 12mm hex adapter from the B4 from...

You can use a 12mm hex adapter from the B4 from Yaiba, JC, or Avid to use your existing rears. I'm not aware of any conversion to use the Losi fronts, though you can do a conversion to use AE/Kyosho...
06-11-2013, 07:10 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

As of today, I believe the only place to get them...

As of today, I believe the only place to get them is the TD site. The plus to that is if you order today, you have it tomorrow. The big downside is it's overnight air freight from Europe at a cost...
06-10-2013, 08:16 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

The answer is both... lol. More anti squat will...

The answer is both... lol. More anti squat will have less side bite (more rotation near the apex), but will accelerate harder exiting the corner. On lower grip tracks, the tradeoff is that it will...
06-08-2013, 10:36 PM
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Posted By Jonny5

Here you go:...

Here you go: http://www.team-durango.com/part-info.php?partNo=TD330578

Yep, stock hingepins without the pivot balls. May need a shim depending on what kickup is used.
06-08-2013, 09:11 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

Yes, the front bulkhead comes with the new style...

Yes, the front bulkhead comes with the new style plastic RF and RR pivots. Existing aluminum RF pivots will still work just fine. And if you want the added strength of an aluminum RR pivot still,...
06-08-2013, 06:48 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

No they won't. The vertical ribbing on the kickup...

No they won't. The vertical ribbing on the kickup of the new chassis is quite large, and will have interference issues on current aftermarket bulkheads.

Also of note- the new chassis requires use...
06-07-2013, 06:11 PM
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Posted By Jonny5

Check it out guys, new chassis available with...

Check it out guys, new chassis available with improved strength and better flex characteristics: http://www.team-durango.com/part-info.php?partNo=TD320229

It's been hard to stay tight lipped...
05-10-2013, 02:29 PM
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Posted By Jonny5

It lets the tire sit nicely and not have a wad of...

It lets the tire sit nicely and not have a wad of foam on the edges near the bead. Venting the tire/wheel is a preference and situational thing. I used to vent the tire for CC foam and the wheel...
05-10-2013, 01:31 PM
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Posted By Jonny5

Flip them inside out and cut the corner off with...

Flip them inside out and cut the corner off with a pair of scissors. About 1/4in each way from the corner to put a nice 45° bevel on the inner lip of the foam when you flip it back to outside out.
05-08-2013, 01:09 PM
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Posted By Jonny5

If you look at the motor plate it touches the...

If you look at the motor plate it touches the shock tower. The spacers move the tower away from the motor plate, and also provide a bit more clearance between the springs and rear camber links.
05-01-2013, 01:12 PM
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Posted By Jonny5

We've had the cream towers on since Tresrey...

We've had the cream towers on since Tresrey brought them into the states on two cars. We've run indoor and outdoor, large tracks and small tracks, and never broken one. It's one of those upgrades...
05-01-2013, 09:15 AM
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Posted By Jonny5

My intent was to be funny, I thought his response...

My intent was to be funny, I thought his response was clever. Though guys like Rob and I areon the TD roster, we are not privy to information like that. All I can do is the same that any other...
04-29-2013, 07:20 PM
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Posted By Jonny5

Well played sir... :lol:

Well played sir... :lol:
04-25-2013, 05:23 PM
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Posted By Jonny5

I run the BLS451 and it's perfect for me. Just...

I run the BLS451 and it's perfect for me. Just the right speed and has good torque, and super smooth steering response. Can't go wrong with that one. :D
04-23-2013, 12:11 PM
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Posted By Jonny5

The factory guys get prototype stuff made for...

The factory guys get prototype stuff made for them in house. They are constantly trying new stuff, and most of it (for one reason or another) never makes it to the public. That's their job, test...
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