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01-16-2010 | 09:52 AM

#33271

whynot

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Originally Posted by JustMe2

The complete screw kit from CRC is anodized red and only like $16.

I was looking for some that are stronger than the stock screws, thanks for the reply.I was checking out rcscrewz, are these what people are using?
mike

01-16-2010 | 09:53 AM

#33272

JustMe2

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Originally Posted by Clegg

Yeh Chuck above got his from a large order I placed to CS directly a few months ago. Shipping was more expensive than the glue! So if you are going to order some... make sure you order a ton of it. Also since their site is not at all in English, you need to practice up on your German in order even complete the order process. (as the paypal site it sends you to is in German also)

I asked them of their plans to ship domesticly, and they said "Nope".

From all the CAs I tested on sidewalls... this stuff is the best.

So does that mean you have extra you can sell to the rest of us?

01-16-2010 | 09:58 AM

#33273

JustMe2

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Originally Posted by whynot

I was looking for some that are stronger than the stock screws, thanks for the reply.I was checking out rcscrewz, are these what people are using?
mike

I wouldn't suggest these guys. I bought a car for my son that was equipped with their screw kit. The same size screws would require different size allens. Stripped out a few and had to replace with the next bigger size in metric due to their inconsistency. Search the forums here as I am not the only one who has had problems with their inferior products and/or customer service.

01-16-2010 | 10:05 AM

#33274

wingracer

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Doesn't CRC have a titanium allen screw kit? Not sure but I thought I saw them somewhere.

01-16-2010 | 12:06 PM

#33275

InspGadgt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by whynot

I was looking for some that are stronger than the stock screws, thanks for the reply.I was checking out rcscrewz, are these what people are using?
mike

I've been using the CRC ones for years on both my CRC and non-CRC cars and haven't had any problem with them being weak. If your finding your stripping out the allen head then you need better tools. Any aluminum or titanium screw will be prone to stripping the head out if you are using cheap allen wrenches. Look for something with precision ground tips and your screws will last a lot longer.

01-16-2010 | 01:25 PM

#33276

whynot

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Originally Posted by InspGadgt

I dont have a problem with any of the allen screws, The phillips ones that hole the lower front arm are the ones that want to strip. I have a craftsmans screwdriver,I prob. could get a newer one, or maybe just buy some stronger allen ones.

01-16-2010 | 01:36 PM

#33277

JustMe2

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Originally Posted by whynot

Try these listed on the CRC web site; http://www.teamcrc.com/crc/modules.p...prodID=7718961

Allen head instead of the phillips screws. Are you pre-threading the lower arms before running the screws in?

01-16-2010 | 02:07 PM

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TeamBear

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wire gauge

Hi all, sorry if this question already been answered,but, what is the better wire gauge size for use in a pan car, 12awg , 14awg or 16awg, it will be used in a Assoc 12R5.1 with a Tekin RS/10.5,cheers.

Michael

01-16-2010 | 02:56 PM

#33279

InspGadgt

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Originally Posted by whynot

Ah...then you probably have the wrong sized screwdriver. If it is too small or the angle is too steep you will have problems stripping them. An 8/32nd tap helps too...that way you pre-thread the arms.

01-16-2010 | 02:57 PM

#33280

InspGadgt

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Originally Posted by TeamBear

Most of us use 16awg in 1/12th scale.

01-16-2010 | 03:00 PM

#33281

Mugen10

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for a 10 or lower motor, 16 ga. I use 18 ga. but only run 17.5 and 13.5. No issues.

01-16-2010 | 03:09 PM

#33282

whynot

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Originally Posted by InspGadgt

Yeah that prob. is my problem,I have 2 sizes the bigger one fits better. I think I am going to get the titanium allen screws with the 3/32 allen. 20 bucks for 4 though wow. maybe just get ones from rcscrewz just for the 4 needed in the front. thanks for all the replies guys.
mike

01-16-2010 | 04:33 PM

#33283

TeamBear

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Quote:

Originally Posted by InspGadgt

Most of us use 16awg in 1/12th scale.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen10

for a 10 or lower motor, 16 ga. I use 18 ga. but only run 17.5 and 13.5. No issues.

thanks InspectGadgt and Mugen10, I set it up using yeah racing 12awg wire but just seems too big for a pan car, I will get some 16awg and give that a try,cheers.

01-16-2010 | 05:03 PM

#33284

chris moore

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Originally Posted by whynot

I want to get a screw kit for my 12 scale gen xl, what would be a good one to get ? I want all allen screws if possible, NO phillips they seem to strip real easy, and is there any that are anodized red.
mike

I've had good luck with this place, thay dont have a specific kit for your car but if you check out the RC assortment you might find one real close.
http://www.fastener-express.com/

01-16-2010 | 05:35 PM

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Josh Keller

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Last edited by Josh Keller; 01-18-2010 at 08:02 AM.