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Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-11-2008, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

Probably the most under-rated, or most un-noticed...

Probably the most under-rated, or most un-noticed thing on the ZX5 SP is the drivetrain. I've driven many Losi and AE cars through the years and the Kyosho 1/10 drivetrain is second to none. It by...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-09-2008, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

I found those little black things can be pressed...

I found those little black things can be pressed on with a pliers (like Casper mentioned) or threaded through them like you were threading a needle. I also would like to know what is their purpose....
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-27-2008, 06:16 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

Just curious, were pavidas, garnder, etc... all...

Just curious, were pavidas, garnder, etc... all running the saddle pack config. at the Cactus Classic, or were they running the standard chassis?

I am very surprised anyone would have...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-25-2008, 06:12 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

My brakes are set to the way I like 'em. I'm...

My brakes are set to the way I like 'em. I'm heavy on the brakes, so having a one-way tends to get the car squirley. If I lower the brakes too much to prevent that from happening, then I don't...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-21-2008, 06:39 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

I never trust anyone else to build my stuff, so I...

I never trust anyone else to build my stuff, so I quick take them apart, use MIP cvd grease on the cylinder, then locktite the set screw.

I would agree with Casper that the SP turns extremely well...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-20-2008, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

you are talking about the aluminum hinge pin...

you are talking about the aluminum hinge pin brace that goes on the front of the rear diff case, correct? I didn't know Kyosho ever made one, but I've been using one from Pnracing now for a long...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-18-2008, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

Foolio, have you picked up your 3racing chassis...

Foolio, have you picked up your 3racing chassis yet? Any thoughts?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-18-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

Wow. I haven't seen anyone use the actual new...

Wow. I haven't seen anyone use the actual new mounting location for the antenna yet! I sure would like to considering you don't have to mess with the antenna every time you need to remove the upper...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-12-2008, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

I have to agree with Casper that the SP is easily...

I have to agree with Casper that the SP is easily just as good as if not better in design than the current 4WDs available. The electronics layout really doesn't affect the current designs right now,...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-11-2008, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

No way! I can't believe you let those go! I...

No way! I can't believe you let those go! I hope you marked them up 500%, they are worth that right now.:lol:
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-11-2008, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

Turbo, my post wasn't clear. Sorry about that. ...

Turbo, my post wasn't clear. Sorry about that. I'm not looking to start any "this shop is better than this shop". I buy from the shop that has the part I need. I usually don't prefer one over the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-11-2008, 06:27 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

I can't seem to find that part for the TF5. ...

I can't seem to find that part for the TF5. Speedtech sells that car and its parts, but doesn't sell the plastic shock top. Besides, if the TF5 and SP did share this part, wouldn't the part # be...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-10-2008, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

16T pinion using the stock 78T spur. This is the...

16T pinion using the stock 78T spur. This is the exact combo I use on my car.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-10-2008, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

Foolio, I just posted about this a page or two...

Foolio, I just posted about this a page or two back, but I can just say it again since there are indeed others that are showing interest. It is a woven carbon fiber chassis with the typical ZX5...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-04-2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

Sorry, I should have been more specific. I'm not...

Sorry, I should have been more specific. I'm not referring to Kyosho's option carbon shock towers. I have some aftermarket woven carbon fiber towers from a guy here on RCtech (awhile back, haven't...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-04-2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

like you've already mentioned, the shock tower...

like you've already mentioned, the shock tower mounts are a wise investment (IMO). Many don't have problems with this part and many do. The tree for the shock mount is more expensive than the shock...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-03-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

any new word on the shortage of parts? I've yet...

any new word on the shortage of parts? I've yet to see shops restocked with these SP parts:

Front/rear A-arms
Front knuckles/hub carriers
SP plastic shock tops

Actually, I've yet to see the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-26-2008, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

markhat250, I do understand your frustration with...

markhat250, I do understand your frustration with the build. It certainly isn't set up like a Losi or Associated build with all the bags properly setup for each step. Just do as Turbo suggested and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-24-2008, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

I need SP parts!!!! Amain is still a ways...

I need SP parts!!!!

Amain is still a ways out from getting them in stock and they aren't back in stock at Speedtech. TurboJoe, do you know when Speedtech will have them back in stock? anyone...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-21-2008, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

The shock tower mounts are a hit or miss item. ...

The shock tower mounts are a hit or miss item. some people don't have problems, others do. I'm one of the people that have problems. Go to ebay, search for "ZX5". You should see some shock tower...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-15-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

I should have prefaced my discussion first with...

I should have prefaced my discussion first with the fact that I blame most of my breaks on my current indoor off-road track. Seriously, this place I race at in the winter time can truly suck my ass....
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-15-2008, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

Casper, I love ya man.:smile: You do a great job...

Casper, I love ya man.:smile: You do a great job for Kyosho and you certainly show your loyalty.

I certainly appreciate all the help you give here on the thread and I seriously respect your...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-15-2008, 06:27 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

That's funny, I was just about to ask you this...

That's funny, I was just about to ask you this morning if Speedtech was getting in any more of the 'breakable' SP parts that he's been out of for awhile, Turbo. I let Kendall know at Amain hobbies...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-09-2008, 11:49 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

Alrighty, I finished up painting the undertray...

Alrighty, I finished up painting the undertray that comes with the 3Racing carbon fiber chassis. Never had a car that's had a carbon fiber chassis before where I'm required to have an undertray so...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-07-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 9,014
Views: 716,559
Posted By Laterilus

Yeah, I'll probably do the same thing. I have...

Yeah, I'll probably do the same thing. I have the cheapo duratrax nut drivers. I usually find that the nut drivers don't need to have as nice of quality as the hex drivers do, so I try to save some...
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