Originally Posted by
JimmyMac
They should last a long time in the rear, but for the front spool they may break easy. That's why I switched to the SpecR front spool. You no longer need the pin cushions. You can also switch to the Tamiya steal cups, but they are sold out right now.
http://www.rcmart.com/tamiya-1980451...h=595_744_1502
Some people boil the pin cushions to make them less brittle.
OK thanks.
The steel outdrives are standard on the 418 and I already have them on the 417v5.
True, I have observed that it is in the front that 99% of the plastic cap breaking occurs.