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Old 05-06-2011 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by bopracer
Hi guys, I know it has probably been posted somewhere before but what are the settings when installing the V2 tower and what else needs to be done?

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Nothing really needs to be done. Start with the shock on outer top hole and the camber link in the lower inner hole.
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Old 05-06-2011 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by l3asher
What's the problem?
The wheel is angled a ton, so much that the dogbone falls out of the outdrive.
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Old 05-06-2011 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SDelaney
Nothing at all.... Huh... And the will work on a RTR kit? Maybe I installed them wrong.
Are you using the inclined spindles with those carriers? You need to use the two pieces as a pair. They cannot be used with the stock plastic spindles. If that's the problem you will need a set of inclined spindles(LOSA1729).

Also make sure to switch your bump steer to UP when running the inclined parts. That is just a setup adjustment to go along with them...
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Old 05-06-2011 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY
Are you using the inclined spindles with those carriers? You need to use the two pieces as a pair. They cannot be used with the stock plastic spindles. If that's the problem you will need a set of inclined spindles(LOSA1729).

Also make sure to switch your bump steer to UP when running the inclined parts. That is just a setup adjustment to go along with them...
That would be it most likely. Damn, wish I knew that before.
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Old 05-06-2011 | 08:06 PM
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Guys,

I'm using the 12 degree ali spindles and carriers - loving the extra steering

Not using the LRC rear blocks though - what does this change handling wise ?

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Old 05-06-2011 | 08:20 PM
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Speaking of the inclined spindle carriers, hopmeup on E-bay has them right now for just under $13 shipped! In case anyone is interested here is a link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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Old 05-06-2011 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY
Are you using the inclined spindles with those carriers? You need to use the two pieces as a pair. They cannot be used with the stock plastic spindles. If that's the problem you will need a set of inclined spindles(LOSA1729).

Also make sure to switch your bump steer to UP when running the inclined parts. That is just a setup adjustment to go along with them...
What are the differences between the a1729 and the 1708 spindles? what are the differences in handling ? If using the 12 degree inclined carriers.
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Old 05-06-2011 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by aznitronut
What are the differences between the a1729 and the 1708 spindles? what are the differences in handling ? If using the 12 degree inclined carriers.
you

you must use the inclined splindles with the inclined carriers
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Old 05-06-2011 | 11:05 PM
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I'm almost done rebuilding my car. I always hate setting the gear mesh and shimming the clutch, it is a pain. I am a perfectionist, so it always takes an hour to get them just right. I have my own method which seems to work for the mesh:

First, you have to tighten the bottom screws until they are almost tight, but not quite. Then, slide the engine into position, so it is lined up straight on with the spur and has just a tick of play. Then, I hang the rear of the car of the table so I can access the 4 bottom screws. I put a 20 lb dumb bell on the front of the car in order to let me push down on the engine. Now, very carefully, I push down on the engine, and slowly tighten 1 screw, then 2, and then the rest. If the mesh didn't change, I then take out one screw from the bottom at a time to put some threadlock on.

And the clutch bell live happily ever after. The end.
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Old 05-07-2011 | 12:28 AM
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I'm almost done rebuilding my car. I always hate setting the gear mesh and shimming the clutch, it is a pain. I am a perfectionist, so it always takes an hour to get them just right. I have my own method which seems to work for the mesh:

First, you have to tighten the bottom screws until they are almost tight, but not quite. Then, slide the engine into position, so it is lined up straight on with the spur and has just a tick of play. Then, I hang the rear of the car of the table so I can access the 4 bottom screws. I put a 20 lb dumb bell on the front of the car in order to let me push down on the engine. Now, very carefully, I push down on the engine, and slowly tighten 1 screw, then 2, and then the rest. If the mesh didn't change, I then take out one screw from the bottom at a time to put some threadlock on.

And the clutch bell live happily ever after. The end.
Wow thats a lot of work hopefully U have a after market engine mount makes it a lot easier next time around
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Old 05-07-2011 | 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by aznitronut
What are the differences between the a1729 and the 1708 spindles? what are the differences in handling ? If using the 12 degree inclined carriers.
1729 are inclined spindles. 1708 are not and cannot be used with the inclined carriers(either 10 or 12). Inclined must go with inclined.
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Old 05-07-2011 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by JAMMINKRAZY
1729 are inclined spindles. 1708 are not and cannot be used with the inclined carriers(either 10 or 12). Inclined must go with inclined.
Okay, thanks, but is there anything specific between the 2 different sets? Where is the incline? Are the stock spindles 0 degree incline?
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Old 05-07-2011 | 07:35 AM
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Someone had picture's of all the angle's....Kobe was that you ?
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Old 05-07-2011 | 07:40 AM
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When running the inclined front spindles with the older style rear adj hinge plates,what inserts do you use in the rear with the stock rear plate for roll center??
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Old 05-07-2011 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by bigjayjay1
Wow thats a lot of work hopefully U have a after market engine mount makes it a lot easier next time around
I have the quick change mount

What annoys me is the lasered lines on the chassis do not make a perfectly set mesh, and causes the cb to be at an angle. Basically, I only set mesh when I get a new clutch bell or spur. Then I just take the top half of the quick change mount off when I need the engine out.
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