Originally posted by Joehwee
For those guys that is interested in reducing some weight of his FW05R, the followings are what weight saving options I have on my car;
1) Kyosho Titanium Pivot Ball - 18g (stock 36g)
2) Kyosho Carbon Shock Tower Front - 3.5g (stock 5g)
3) Kyosho Carbon Shock Tower Rear - 8g (stock 11g)
3) Shimo Chassis - 150g (stock 174g)
4) Steel Bevel Gear 39T - 15g (stock 14.5g)
5) Front and Rear Carbon Arms - 48g (stock 52g)
6) Kyosho Carbon Top Deck - 18g (stock 22g)
7) 5 Stars Aluminium Centre Shaft - 3g (stock 9g)
8) Heatsink Engine mount - 10g (stock 14g)
9) Aluminium Turnbuckle 20mm - 1g (stock 4g)
10) Titianium Screws (95%) - 24g (stock 48g)
Total weight saving = approx. 98grams
Remarks
- 3Racing/Eagle Racing Carbon top deck is 14g
- Front oneway unit with crown gear is 38g
- Diff with crown gear is 57g
Other weight saving upgrade
- Shimo light weight first gear holder
- 5 Stars Lighted 2nd speed clutch holder
- 3Racing Light weight flywheel
- Carbon Bumper support
- Square Titanium oytdrives, cross pin for diff, dog bones. centre shaft, 2nd speed clutch holder