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Old 01-19-2016 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by eR1c

I hate doing it because I feel that everytime I take apart my chassis the screws aren't going to sit as tightly as the previous ...you know how if you keep removing screws from plastic and screwing back in eventually the seal is becomes loose. But with that said, I take my chassis apart to check and re-lube everything about once every other month (but I also get about 6 races in between and another 4 practice sessions in). I do replace my chassis every year though, ...at least I did w/ the M05 VI ...my V2 only has one race season on it so far. I'll probably change the chassis out sometime this coming season ...just because the plastic gets a bit weak. ...especially around the area where the steering screws go in. But chassis are cheap.
Yeah, I am experiencing the same thing. I'm using more longer screws as the screw holes are getting worn out each time.. I don't crank the screws on all that tight either. I have two more V2 chassis (just the black plastic pieces, not the entire car) in-house so it should last me a while.

The ceramic bearings monkeyracing mentioned is a good idea for sure though. But I have too many regular metal bearings at the moment.. in brighter news, pizza for dinner.
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