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12-24-2020 | 12:43 AM
Nope. Standard M3 are always a tight fit on BSR and CRC wheels. Serpent and I think Xray used to make special M3 cap heads with smaller diameter heads. Otherwise you run them in tight, turn them down a little yourself, or switch to a hub that uses 4-40 or M2.5 screws. Wheels from most other manufacturers don't have this problem.
12-24-2020 | 12:52 AM
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Nope. Standard M3 are always a tight fit on BSR and CRC wheels. Serpent and I think Xray used to make special M3 cap heads with smaller diameter heads. Otherwise you run them in tight, turn them down a little yourself, or switch to a hub that uses 4-40 or M2.5 screws. Wheels from most other manufacturers don't have this problem.
I had some of the corallys years back are they still available?
12-24-2020 | 02:05 AM
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https://www.racing-cars.com/lmp-12/e...ption-parts%2f
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12-24-2020 | 03:38 AM
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Schumacher U7298 are made for these rims and have a "smaller" head
https://www.racing-cars.com/lmp-12/e...ption-parts%2f
They do. I used CRC, AE,Yoko and Schumi springs. All fit on the same retainer.
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https://www.racing-cars.com/lmp-12/e...ption-parts%2f
They do. I used CRC, AE,Yoko and Schumi springs. All fit on the same retainer.
Regards Robert
12-24-2020 | 07:18 AM
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You can also use Associated #4732 - RC12R6 rear hub screw
12-24-2020 | 09:28 AM
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12-25-2020 | 02:44 AM
BTW is there any specific retainer which works the best for holding the springs.
I know I had one which was perfect and another one which was not that good but canīt remember which was which.
Long time gone since I build my cars or replaced a spring.
From what I remember I had the old CRC metal one the CRC plastic and the 12R5 retainer.
I think one of them was easy to replace a spring and hold perfectly.
I know I had one which was perfect and another one which was not that good but canīt remember which was which.
Long time gone since I build my cars or replaced a spring.
From what I remember I had the old CRC metal one the CRC plastic and the 12R5 retainer.
I think one of them was easy to replace a spring and hold perfectly.
12-25-2020 | 03:14 AM
BTW is there any specific retainer which works the best for holding the springs.
I know I had one which was perfect and another one which was not that good but canīt remember which was which.
Long time gone since I build my cars or replaced a spring.
From what I remember I had the old CRC metal one the CRC plastic and the 12R5 retainer.
I think one of them was easy to replace a spring and hold perfectly.
I know I had one which was perfect and another one which was not that good but canīt remember which was which.
Long time gone since I build my cars or replaced a spring.
From what I remember I had the old CRC metal one the CRC plastic and the 12R5 retainer.
I think one of them was easy to replace a spring and hold perfectly.
Last edited by hanulec; 12-25-2020 at 08:51 AM.
12-26-2020 | 07:10 AM
YMMV.
12-26-2020 | 01:34 PM
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terrible , lol i just went through the same thing took about 10yrs off of rc and just getting back into it , petit rc setup database has lots of setups from around the globe and from what i've seen and been told with alot of these newer 12th scales the kit setups are good enough to get you out there doin some laps. theres quite a few cars out there so i would just pick the one that floats your boat ( i went w/ the new awesomatix a12) which is really different from alot of whats out there i figured if im starting from scratch learning a car might as well try something different , but alot of the other cars are center spring , side spring and tube damper cars like which is the more tried and true platform. you prob already know there car specific threads on here to with lots of knowledgeable people willing to answer your questions and help out. the worst part is spending all the $$ rebuying everything you need if you sold it alll like i did , setup equip , tools ,tire truer etc but i guess thats all part of the fun. good luck and enjoy
12-26-2020 | 01:46 PM
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terrible , lol i just went through the same thing took about 10yrs off of rc and just getting back into it , petit rc setup database has lots of setups from around the globe and from what i've seen and been told with alot of these newer 12th scales the kit setups are good enough to get you out there doin some laps. theres quite a few cars out there so i would just pick the one that floats your boat ( i went w/ the new awesomatix a12) which is really different from alot of whats out there i figured if im starting from scratch learning a car might as well try something different , but alot of the other cars are center spring , side spring and tube damper cars like which is the more tried and true platform. you prob already know there car specific threads on here to with lots of knowledgeable people willing to answer your questions and help out. the worst part is spending all the $$ rebuying everything you need if you sold it alll like i did , setup equip , tools ,tire truer etc but i guess thats all part of the fun. good luck and enjoy