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Old 02-11-2016, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by wes302
just got one today. did not make it thru 1st battery and spur is gone. unbelievable!
Perfect timing to get a better spur gear from Robinson Racing in 48p or 32p. I find that adjusting the gear mesh on this car requires good eyes and feel. When you tighten down the locking cam, it can shift on you so you definitely need the piece of paper trick between the pinion and spur gear, hold it tight and crank on it. Spin it to get the feel for a "free" and unbinding movement. If it still binds after a dozen or so times of adjustment, hold the car by both end, lift up your knee and slam it against your knee as if you were mad. Gently toss it on top of your bed or the couch and come back to it later.

Trust me, we do not need to get Chuck Norris involve on this one.
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Old 02-11-2016, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperFastSnail
Perfect timing to get a better spur gear from Robinson Racing in 48p or 32p. I find that adjusting the gear mesh on this car requires good eyes and feel. When you tighten down the locking cam, it can shift on you so you definitely need the piece of paper trick between the pinion and spur gear, hold it tight and crank on it. Spin it to get the feel for a "free" and unbinding movement. If it still binds after a dozen or so times of adjustment, hold the car by both end, lift up your knee and slam it against your knee as if you were mad. Gently toss it on top of your bed or the couch and come back to it later.

Trust me, we do not need to get Chuck Norris involve on this one.
do you have a link to part?
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Old 02-11-2016, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rumner
Hi guys!
I have the HPI RS4 Sport 3 Subaru BRZ and i really love working on this car. I would like to share with you some pictures. There are some missing parts, but i hope everything will arrive soon.
Can you tell me what front bumper brace you used?
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Old 02-12-2016, 07:47 AM
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I have my bmw m3 sport 3 for sale can't post on for sale thread yet. 2085057684 text for pics and price.
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Old 02-12-2016, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by wareagle84
Some people run the "upgrade" HPI servo's and like them. I prefer something better like a digital/core less Hitec or Savox. Both have been good to me. More torque and faster response. Unfortunately you'll likely have to mod the servo housing thingy on the Sport 3 because of its design.
There should be a drop in replacement that fits though, right? Why would I have to mod the housing?
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Old 02-13-2016, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RS4 Guy
There should be a drop in replacement that fits though, right? Why would I have to mod the housing?
Sorry, not the housing of the servo itself, but the little plastic bit that holds the receiver and servo. Not all servos have the same dimensions and will fit in the little housing thing that attaches to the chassis. If you get a different servo, chances are it'll be a different size, maybe only a millimeter or two, but you'll likely need to do some modifying to get it to fit in there right.
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Old 02-13-2016, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Stoohort
Can you tell me what front bumper brace you used?
You can use any front brace from a Pro 4 or TCX/TCXX/TC-FD. I'm using a HPI73086 carbon fiber front brace on my Sport 3.
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Old 02-13-2016, 07:25 PM
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I have the Subaru version, and it didn't have a bumper brace. Do they come with a plastic one? Or is mine just missing it. Lol i changed the body and had to put longer posts on and there's no brace.
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Originally Posted by Beef
I have the Subaru version, and it didn't have a bumper brace. Do they come with a plastic one? Or is mine just missing it. Lol i changed the body and had to put longer posts on and there's no brace.
I didn't buy one as an RTR, I've been buying and putting mine together part by part, but yours should have definitely come with a plastic front bumper brace.
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Hi guys new to the forums. US resident, Just got my RS4 BRZ on Wednesday. I have a couple friends that like their Yettis and Slashs, but I'm more of a car guy. Never had a 'big boy' rc car but am loving this one inspite of the issues i have picked out while skimming this thread. Only issue so far was a loose steering servo arm but other than that its smooth sailing. Not racing just drifting around on the bamboo floor at work lol

Has anyone found a working replacement for the HPI locked diff spool upgrade? Im ordering CVDs this week as well as steel tierod ends and wheels and tires and a battery but would love to lock that rear diff.

Following closely to this thread

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Old 02-14-2016, 12:44 PM
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Just lock your stock rear diff.
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Old 02-14-2016, 07:42 PM
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can someone confirm these will work with sport 3?
ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Steel-Universal-CVD-Driveshafts-46mm-for-TA05-TA06-TB-Evo-5-/351450349056?hash=item51d412be00:g:0jkAAOSwyQtVn1x C#shpCntId[/url]

my dog bones got bent today so i need these.
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Originally Posted by wes302
can someone confirm these will work with sport 3?
ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Steel-Universal-CVD-Driveshafts-46mm-for-TA05-TA06-TB-Evo-5-/351450349056?hash=item51d412be00:g:0jkAAOSwyQtVn1x C#shpCntId[/url]

my dog bones got bent today so i need these.
Link doesn't work, but Yeah Racing CVD's are sold on eBay and designed specifically for the Sport 3.
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Originally Posted by wareagle84
Link doesn't work, but Yeah Racing CVD's are sold on eBay and designed specifically for the Sport 3.
sorry you will have to paste in bar. i dont have enough post to share link
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Originally Posted by wareagle84
Link doesn't work, but Yeah Racing CVD's are sold on eBay and designed specifically for the Sport 3.
Aluminum / Steel Universal CVD Driveshafts 46mm for TA05 TA06 TB Evo 5
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