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04-25-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,107
Posted By MattW

In Europe the s2 top decks are pretty well always...

In Europe the s2 top decks are pretty well always used with alloy chassis on carpet, and occasionally if you want a lot of top deck flex on asphalt. They’ve been around since the introduction of the...
02-15-2024, 04:36 AM
Replies: 960
Views: 215,119
Posted By MattW

There has been an update to Mi8 bulkheads that...

There has been an update to Mi8 bulkheads that has added some material there.
07-12-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,847
Views: 547,075
Posted By MattW

there is now a short version of zt and std...

there is now a short version of zt and std trailing blocks.
11-15-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6,819
Views: 2,052,245
Posted By MattW

I made one exactly the same as RC Professor's -...

I made one exactly the same as RC Professor's - absolutely game changer in my mind!
04-14-2020, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6,819
Views: 2,052,245
Posted By MattW

Yeah, I haven't broken mine yet, but i imagine it...

Yeah, I haven't broken mine yet, but i imagine it wouldn't take a huge amount to break it.
04-13-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6,819
Views: 2,052,245
Posted By MattW

I actually made a tool. Take a flat blade screw...

I actually made a tool. Take a flat blade screw driver and cut a slot in it. The slot wants to be the same width as the diameter right by the ball of the ST05L. You can then slot this in over the...
03-12-2020, 05:25 AM
Replies: 6,819
Views: 2,052,245
Posted By MattW

I've tested a few ESC's in mod. Short story run...

I've tested a few ESC's in mod. Short story run hobbywing, the feeling in the software, especially when you run boost, is in my view well above anyone else. That said, I haven't tested LRP, and...
09-02-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 160,533
Posted By MattW

I think mid motor is the current "trend", whether...

I think mid motor is the current "trend", whether it's better in all circumstances is very much open to debate. It brings with it some positives, but like everything, also some negatives. There is...
04-17-2019, 04:27 AM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 838,576
Posted By MattW

Xray ones don't fit, but Yokomo BD7 and BD8 can...

Xray ones don't fit, but Yokomo BD7 and BD8 can be made to fit relatively easily. They'll drop straight in, but there is no hole in them for the grub screw that holds the pin in place.

I've never...
04-08-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 160,533
Posted By MattW

It's up on the Team Associated - CML Touring car...

It's up on the Team Associated - CML Touring car team page on FB.

https://www.facebook.com/AEUKTC/photos/a.1664353443829052/2256914251239632/?type=3&theater
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04-02-2019, 04:21 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 160,533
Posted By MattW

Hasselhoff, yes, in the UK we've been shimming...

Hasselhoff, yes, in the UK we've been shimming the mount up and only using front screws and like you, have found a big improvement on our medium grip tracks.
10-12-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 160,533
Posted By MattW

There's some great tips and videos that Chris...

There's some great tips and videos that Chris Grainger has done that we've posted on the Uk team FB page.

https://www.facebook.com/AEUKTC/
10-12-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 137,162
Posted By MattW

Agree with gluing the inserts into the front...

Agree with gluing the inserts into the front arms, I would recommend putting the ball into the insert before gluing in. It seems that this is better for "play" and keeping the front end together, It...
08-06-2018, 04:13 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 160,533
Posted By MattW

Probably because everyone running on Tarmac /...

Probably because everyone running on Tarmac / Asphalt doesn't want one??
08-06-2018, 04:13 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 160,533
Posted By MattW

It isn't, but let's not worry about that!

It isn't, but let's not worry about that!
08-03-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 838,576
Posted By MattW

I honestly have never understood the fascination...

I honestly have never understood the fascination of ball bearing supported roll bars. Ball bearings are for high speed applications..... I've never seen a roll bar really needing high speed...
06-26-2018, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 838,576
Posted By MattW

I think the theory goes that the belts are under...

I think the theory goes that the belts are under quite a bit of tension, and therefor with them being away from the centre line, when under tension, they will effect the chassis flex. Clearly the...
06-26-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 838,576
Posted By MattW

Shocks are the same as TC7.1, new centre pulley!...

Shocks are the same as TC7.1, new centre pulley! You certainly don't have to cut the rotor shaft. Sure I believe it's close to the battery, but shouldn't be an issue unless some motor brands have...
06-15-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 838,576
Posted By MattW

Depends where you are in the world, I'm sure it...

Depends where you are in the world, I'm sure it wouldn't be all that hard to find a 7.1 kit if someone really wanted one. For example I know the UK distributor has a small number in stock, I'm sure...
05-29-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 838,576
Posted By MattW

The suspension plastics are hands down the best...

The suspension plastics are hands down the best I've ever used, so I'd have been annoyed if they had been changed!

I think making the jump to TC8 could have been justified, I said the same thing...
04-28-2018, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 838,576
Posted By MattW

Flex alloy chassis, yeah i'd go with that. ...

Flex alloy chassis, yeah i'd go with that.
Precut top deck - why? Everytime we try it in the UK, we switch back to std.
DTC/ARS - yeah as an option it might be a nice idea, but it only works in...
04-08-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 838,576
Posted By MattW

I guess you'd need to ask those guys, AE's web...

I guess you'd need to ask those guys, AE's web site shows that they have them in stock.
02-22-2018, 04:16 AM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 838,576
Posted By MattW

OK, so you're actually talking about the spool...

OK, so you're actually talking about the spool outdrives? You specifically said rear in your first post!

The front plastic ones are like that for strength, they have to be and they're moulded so...
02-21-2018, 04:11 AM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 838,576
Posted By MattW

The DCJ clips is so that they stay in place. If...

The DCJ clips is so that they stay in place. If you "lead" with the sharp edge, then on lock, it is possible that clip can catch and become damaged / pop off.

I'm not sure what you mean about the...
02-06-2018, 04:28 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 34,650
Posted By MattW

They race in invite, which has spec sauce!! ...

They race in invite, which has spec sauce!!

At the end of the day, the rules are what ever they are. Sauce rules won't stop me hopefully coming and doing the race again some day as it's a great...
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