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06-15-2016, 08:54 PM
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Posted By Strong Bad

On the subject of the steering link I took an old...

On the subject of the steering link I took an old Lunsford 3 1/4" XX4 Titanium offset steering turnbuckle and use the old Losi HD ball cups from a XXX-CR. Fits perfect, super durable and a nice...
04-11-2016, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4,079
Views: 574,196
Posted By Strong Bad

I run my XX4 pretty regularly and in the interest...

I run my XX4 pretty regularly and in the interest of preserving belts and by extension parts I personally run a Orion LW 10.5 boosted so as to not overpower things. I clear all the triples no...
04-03-2016, 08:11 PM
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Views: 574,196
Posted By Strong Bad

Or 8/32 if it has CVDs. As for aluminum...

Or 8/32 if it has CVDs.

As for aluminum carriers, I've seen people run BJ4/early B44 carriers. The spindles are pretty tough actually so I never run anything other than stock. To be honest the...
11-15-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8,894
Views: 1,714,892
Posted By Strong Bad

I had the same problem with dogbone plunge issues...

I had the same problem with dogbone plunge issues on the early batch of MIP CVDs. I just sanded off about .030 off the back of the dog bone and it cleared fine. A more sanitary fix came in the form...
10-27-2015, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2,475
Views: 238,334
Posted By Strong Bad

Planning another Sunday trip down, any plans for...

Planning another Sunday trip down, any plans for a layout change?
09-30-2015, 10:47 AM
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Views: 238,334
Posted By Strong Bad

Is there any plans to change the layout on...

Is there any plans to change the layout on Sunday? Making the trip down with a few friends to I wanted to make sure the track is open.
08-30-2015, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8,894
Views: 1,714,892
Posted By Strong Bad

If I remember that piece correctly this does the...

If I remember that piece correctly this does the same thing:

http://www.exotekracing.com/22-4-steer-link-alloy-w-bushings/

Ok upon further review of my old notes on my X5, nevermind. The...
08-19-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 2,475
Views: 238,334
Posted By Strong Bad

What is the track schedule for Sundays? Sorry...

What is the track schedule for Sundays? Sorry want to get a sure answer before driving a couple hours to get there.
07-23-2015, 07:09 PM
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Views: 178,699
Posted By Strong Bad

I run 21/92 when I run 19T brushed.

I run 21/92 when I run 19T brushed.
07-21-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8,894
Views: 1,714,892
Posted By Strong Bad

I've had a few issues with breaking front towers...

I've had a few issues with breaking front towers in the past so I've been running the Exotekrc front tower with good luck. It's so strong that the screws holding the tower in stripped at the bottom...
06-26-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4,079
Views: 574,196
Posted By Strong Bad

I just haven't been super motivated to look for...

I just haven't been super motivated to look for other solutions when wheels are like 2.75$ a set on Ebay! As for bumpers Ive been running my old teal header card bumper set that was sitting in my...
06-05-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4,079
Views: 574,196
Posted By Strong Bad

I looked into getting hexes made in the smaller...

I looked into getting hexes made in the smaller axle diameter but after exploring the cost vs buying wheels on Ebay for about 3$ a pair I decided to hold off for now.
02-05-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8,894
Views: 1,714,892
Posted By Strong Bad

I have been running it and I love it. I have...

I have been running it and I love it. I have been using it with my clicker based setup. I always liked the way my XX4 felt running the "8" hole on the tower and the "C" hole on the hub and the...
01-26-2015, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8,894
Views: 1,714,892
Posted By Strong Bad

Quick thing to try that's easy to reverse if you...

Quick thing to try that's easy to reverse if you don't like it is to try the clicker. With the light spring the car feels more like a mid motor 2wd in the air.
01-16-2015, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8,894
Views: 1,714,892
Posted By Strong Bad

Actually Trinity did make a hinge pin brace for...

Actually Trinity did make a hinge pin brace for the XX4. It was very similar in design to the 22-4 brace. I ran one for a bit back in the day but it broke very easily. A few ended up on eBay a...
12-15-2014, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8,894
Views: 1,714,892
Posted By Strong Bad

Same here. I think one possibility is the advent...

Same here. I think one possibility is the advent of people running full time 4wd has lead to this line of thinking. But even back in the day running XX4s full time 4wd I remember keeping the front...
12-02-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8,894
Views: 1,714,892
Posted By Strong Bad

A buddy at our local track bought a 22 hinge pin...

A buddy at our local track bought a 22 hinge pin brace when the shop was out of 22-4 braces. We spent about a half hour with a dremel and worked into a pretty decent looking and working brace. The...
11-23-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8,894
Views: 1,714,892
Posted By Strong Bad

Started using the updated pins very shortly after...

Started using the updated pins very shortly after they came out with no issues at all since and the car has taken its share of front end abuse. Some stores are still stocking the old units but...
11-21-2014, 11:42 AM
Replies: 835
Views: 178,699
Posted By Strong Bad

I've been running 4.2 hexes (I keep both offsets...

I've been running 4.2 hexes (I keep both offsets around) on all my XX/XXX series cars with TLR 22 series wheels. You just have to use a thin wall 11/32 driver to get into the socket area. AE makes...
10-03-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8,894
Views: 1,714,892
Posted By Strong Bad

The smaller hexes are for running XX4/ XXX4 front...

The smaller hexes are for running XX4/ XXX4 front wheels. My friends and i still have left overs from years of running those cars so I've found them very useful.
09-23-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,956
Posted By Strong Bad

Not so much a statement about longer shocks in...

Not so much a statement about longer shocks in rear but more of a statement about shock lengths......In my real car experience I was taught to try to keep the shock in the middle of its stroke at...
08-02-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 886
Views: 102,726
Posted By Strong Bad

You care if an old XXX runs a 19T with you 13.5...

You care if an old XXX runs a 19T with you 13.5 guys? If not I'll try to get the time off to be there. I might be able to get my buddy to bring his 13.5 buggy too.
07-29-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4,079
Views: 574,196
Posted By Strong Bad

Here ya go! Oldrc.com redirects to...

Here ya go! Oldrc.com redirects to Sabulatech.com.....

http://sabulatech.com/storefront/product.php?id_product=3003

Just did an order with them and all went well. They had a couple of rear...
07-24-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 112,679
Posted By Strong Bad

Disclaimer: half way joking here but its an idea...

Disclaimer: half way joking here but its an idea none the less.....

Just do things like Finnish folk racing or IMCA oval racing here in the states. Everyone's motor has the same price and is...
07-06-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8,894
Views: 1,714,892
Posted By Strong Bad

Exotek is making them. Just installed it on my...

Exotek is making them. Just installed it on my buddies car. Fit good. No additional slop.
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