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Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-30-2017, 04:16 PM
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Posted By beidle99

more like he left Honda for Lamborghini.

more like he left Honda for Lamborghini.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
04-25-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3,927
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Posted By beidle99

I agree. I put Center uni ($50) king headz...

I agree.

I put Center uni ($50) king headz 3pcmount ($50) M2c shock pistons ($20) PSM top plate ($18?) NRB bearings ($30) on my 7r Nitro $168 for upgrades, plus a buku clutch. The $700 to $1000...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-28-2017, 04:14 AM
Replies: 3,927
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Posted By beidle99

The scary part is some of their pats cost more...

The scary part is some of their pats cost more than Mugen, example center uni's

I would like to try the new diffs from Mugen, just not sure if I would feel the difference that the $150 price tag...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-27-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3,927
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Posted By beidle99

Hard to believe the Mugen Mafia isn't up in arms...

Hard to believe the Mugen Mafia isn't up in arms over the new ae 8.3.1
I would expect something like that from a cheap chinese knock off company but from AE I'm a little surprised. I know a copy is...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
03-11-2017, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3,927
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Posted By beidle99

Buku FTW. I have had the same fly wheel since it...

Buku FTW. I have had the same fly wheel since it came out (its been on 3 different cars) I am on my 3rd set of Komp shoes. Granted I dont race as much as I used to but the first of shoes lasted...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
02-28-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

Weather has been decent on the east coast the...

Weather has been decent on the east coast the last week and the itch is getting to me to work on my buggies and start racing (mind you my 7R is almost a year and half old with only 4 race days on...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
06-18-2016, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

He is still completing the video's. I asked him...

He is still completing the video's. I asked him on FB to do a video to explain active caster and he told me it is on his list to complete. It is a very useful adjustment for tracks that vary in...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
12-23-2015, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3,927
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Posted By beidle99

Just a different spring rate. The silver springs...

Just a different spring rate. The silver springs tend to make the car jump a little higher. There is a chart some where that shows all the springs (black and silver) from soft to hard.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
12-22-2015, 03:29 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

You could raise the rear "B" plate but you are...

You could raise the rear "B" plate but you are then going to start messing with your front roll center as well as induce a active caster that (IIRC) will increase caster on breaking.

Not sure...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
12-10-2015, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3,927
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Posted By beidle99

Before the buku clutch I use to pull the bearings...

Before the buku clutch I use to pull the bearings in between race days and replace or oil soak them. Now I just take them out every 2 weeks to inspect, clean, and reinstall. The work is cut in half...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
12-10-2015, 07:00 AM
Replies: 3,927
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Posted By beidle99

with Buku yes! Even cheap bearings last a long...

with Buku yes! Even cheap bearings last a long time. I run TKO just to be safe and got close to 4 gallons on a set before a seal fell out on routine inspection.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
12-09-2015, 04:40 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

I would get arms (upper and lower) front and rear...

I would get arms (upper and lower) front and rear and some shock ends as breakage spares. Bearings for maintenance purposes. I have extra almost everything but that is from buying parts from Ebay....
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
11-23-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3,927
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Posted By beidle99

The problem with just adding a stiffer rear...

The problem with just adding a stiffer rear spring is that your bump and jump handling will become different and could upset anther part of your set up. Diff set up will help but I don't shy to far...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
11-23-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

I know some will crucify me for this and others...

I know some will crucify me for this and others will agree 100%. Have you tried adding a little bit of weight to the front hubs? As an experiment get some of the 1/4 ounce stick on weights and put...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
11-11-2015, 06:36 AM
Replies: 3,927
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Posted By beidle99

put a little lube in the shaft ends like AE black...

put a little lube in the shaft ends like AE black grease or Lucas red and tacky and they will thread a little easier.
The rear shocks get to the correct length rather easily, tight towards the end...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-26-2015, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

if you get the buku clutch for the mbx7, the fly...

if you get the buku clutch for the mbx7, the fly wheel has a slight taper to it and the set back mount might not be needed from M2c. I am running the Buku on my 7r (started with it on an AE 8.2,...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-23-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

Take a dremel sanding wheel to the part of the...

Take a dremel sanding wheel to the part of the splash guard that extends toward the air filter boot on the carb.

Inside the tank the 2 baffles that are visible through the lid need to be trimmed...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-04-2015, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

I think this was covered back in the x7 thread,...

I think this was covered back in the x7 thread, but I cant find it.
Lower front arm shims...what is the effect of having them at them in front of the arm or the rear of the arm? Finer caster...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-04-2015, 05:55 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

I always thought about that (relationship of oils...

I always thought about that (relationship of oils remaining constant but weights going down) but never pulled the trigger to try it.
I would try it for this weekend, but I have a feeling I might...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
09-01-2015, 05:07 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

:nod:

:nod:
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-27-2015, 06:31 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

looks very similar if not the same as the Bitty...

looks very similar if not the same as the Bitty Design Force bodies. I have been using the Bitty bodies since my 7 and they hold up well if you add a little mesh tape and shoe goo at the stress...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-25-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

Is there a website to purchase these bearings?

Is there a website to purchase these bearings?
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-24-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

I have them for my 7eco, just wanted to try...

I have them for my 7eco, just wanted to try something a little different.
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-23-2015, 05:42 AM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

Does anyone know the weight of the pillow balls...

Does anyone know the weight of the pillow balls from the MBX5? Part# MUGC0160
Looking to add some weight to the front end and I like the idea of not having the shoulder so I can adjust the camber...
Forum: Nitro Off-Road
08-05-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3,927
Views: 1,120,837
Posted By beidle99

What's a good starting oil package for the 5 hole...

What's a good starting oil package for the 5 hole 1.35 pistons. Stock black springs?
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