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12-09-2016 | 07:55 AM

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Bob Barry

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I have no idea what he's talking about so I didn't comment. And I'm bored, at work (never a good combo) and happened to hop on here. My shocks are fine. I don't cover them with anything.

12-09-2016 | 07:56 AM

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Bob Barry

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Originally Posted by ezlight

You mean like the trophy race at hillside in late october?

109 entries on october 23rd, and a bunch of new faces. Can't complain 1 bit.

But yeah....4wd sct and prolite for me now. (Although I'm taking this month off.)

we live like 500 miles apart

12-09-2016 | 08:41 AM

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ezlight

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Originally Posted by Bob Barry

we live like 500 miles apart

Yup, and we'll meet in the middle at Motorama to race together 1 weekend a year.

12-09-2016 | 10:27 AM

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shadaloo

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Originally Posted by MX304

Any of the shock covers that go on over the spring like that can cause handling issues. You won't find too many racers that can give opinions on them because we simply don't use them.

Ah ok, see I figured they would cause issues.. I don't mind using normal boots. Just I saw people on facebook saying the covers don't cause any binding issues, and some people even said that normal boots cause more issues than the covers? Ill just stick with the boots if that's the case. I've just seen a lot of talk the past few days about the covers so I figured I'd ask. Thanks for the reply!

12-09-2016 | 10:53 AM

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goehm

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Originally Posted by Bob Barry

Servos: Make sure you are at least at 300oz torque. I prefer closer to 400 if possible. I am not nearly as focused on speed. In fact, my preference is around .11-.14 for speed. Which if you look at alot of the top pros, they run that too. For example, Tessman and Cav run the 2274 from Savox....don't have the specs in front of me, but I think it's like .10 at 370ish torque.

ProTek makes really nice servos as well, so definitely check them out.

347 oz-in, .08 @ 7.4

12-09-2016 | 11:14 AM

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goehm

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Originally Posted by shadaloo

Does anyone use the shock covers from badhorsie.com ? I noticed they have basically every brand aside from Tekno... Was wondering what size would fit Tekno, or if anyone knew of a better option?

I would use the Tekno boots vs. over the spring covers, but if I wasn't me and was going to go with these shock socks, then check out their measuring section here:
http://www.badhorsie.com/faq/shock-s...asurement.html

Tekno has 16mm shock bodies w/ 65-85mm springs. However, I don't know the actual spring diameter, but I suspect that the 'small' springs (for springs 16.5 - 17.5mm, up to 102mm in length) would fit though a quick measure would tell you for sure.

12-11-2016 | 10:58 AM

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Vujkovicv

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I've been using these balloons with good luck

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cUlXi6SKseA

12-12-2016 | 12:52 AM

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shadaloo

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Originally Posted by Vujkovicv

I've been using these balloons with good luck

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cUlXi6SKseA

Yeah ive been using those for awhile. Was curious about the covers since I keep seeing people talk about them, ill keep my balloons I guess tho.. Hah

12-13-2016 | 07:24 AM

#2649

guren

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Hi, i bought the eb48.3 and i have one question. The front suspension arms have a lot of separation, is normal?

12-13-2016 | 08:02 AM

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ezlight

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Originally Posted by guren

Hi, i bought the eb48.3 and i have one question. The front suspension arms have a lot of separation, is normal?

Can you post a picture of what your talking about?

12-13-2016 | 09:15 AM

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shannow

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Originally Posted by guren

Hi, i bought the eb48.3 and i have one question. The front suspension arms have a lot of separation, is normal?

If you're talking about the play on the hinges then it's normal and should be less as you add sweep/kickup.

12-13-2016 | 10:02 AM

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mxrcracer23

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Just wanted to make sure that the new steering components will work on the .3? Can anyone that has ran them give some feedback on their performance.

12-13-2016 | 10:19 AM

#2653

ezlight

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Originally Posted by mxrcracer23

Just wanted to make sure that the new steering components will work on the .3? Can anyone that has ran them give some feedback on their performance.

Yes, but you have to use it all. (ackerman, bellcrank, and I believe spindles.) All are in stock at fierceRC.

12-13-2016 | 10:31 AM

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Matthew_Armeni

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Yes, but you have to use it all. (ackerman, bellcrank, and I believe spindles.) All are in stock at fierceRC.

To add to this, you'll also need to trim the front of the mudguards and body for clearance as well as cut your steering turnbuckles down (remove about 3mm from both ends) or buy shorter ones from lunsford.

Last edited by Matthew_Armeni; 12-13-2016 at 11:14 AM. Reason: Changed 2mm to 3mm.

12-13-2016 | 10:44 AM

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jmcelroy42

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Originally Posted by Matthew_Armeni

To add to this, you'll also need to trim the front of the mudguards and body for clearance as well as cut your steering turnbuckles down (remove about 2mm from both ends) or buy shorter ones from lunsford.

Can you or someone else explain what the new steering stuff is supposed to do? different geometry, what is supposed to be better about it?

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