michael.branth

HI All,

Can any one let me know other manufactures parts can be used to replace shock bladders and pistons, do the TRF parts work?

cheers

sosidge

Yokomo shocks? Yokomo do the parts. I think the BD-5 comes with nicer bladders and pistons than the older kits.

I think Tamiya pistons fit, but the bladders are too big.

michael.branth

cheers, so I can use BD-5 parts, that make life easier!!

Have you tried the scyton yet? I've been look more closely at the rear links- trying to decide if its worth putting split alloy upper bulkheads on, then using the forward hole on the bulkhead and outer hole on the hub- also consider just using the outer hole then playing with the arm angle to tune the roll.

ta

sosidge

Haven't tried it yet. Perhaps this coming week.

razzor

ive used Teammagic G4S shocks and no hassles as well as Tamiya ones.

sosidge

Had my first run with the "Scyton" last night.

Solid debut.

The car has significantly more rear grip with the Photon suspension on it. No problems with reliability or durability.

Setup sheet here - http://www.sosidge.com/wp-content/up...rpet_small.pdf

More on the blog here - http://www.sosidge.com/?p=525

steve eaves

iTrader: (74)

i recently aquired this car are parts such as belts,diff parts easily available?also guys that have run this car how do you like it,also where can i find a carpet set up rubber tire thanks

steve eaves

iTrader: (74)

anyone?

sosidge

I posted a carpet setup a few pages ago.

You won't be far off with the kit setup though for rubber tyres. Basically start with 0.5mm under each suspension mount with kit springs.

Texas Postman

iTrader: (120)

I'm wondering...where can you find parts, for the Scythe?? Everything seems to be devoted to the Photon, now days. Now..the Photon's a good chassis, but I happen to like, my Scythe ARP...and would like to keep it maintained! Who carries parts, with the best price, and selection??
The Texas Postman

chris moore

iTrader: (96)

Have you checked with TOP USA?, its possible that the parts are availible but not listed on the website anymore.

Edited to add:
Thier site has been having issues of late so you could also send ODpurple a pm here.

razzor

note suspension parts are HPI Pro4/Cyclone and shocks and a few other parts is Yokomo. Try email TOP direct, im sure they still have spares on hand.

digitrc

The UK distributor has some parts also.

razzor

I am looking for belts and diff pulleys for the Scythe. Anyone know who has stock ?

Landau460

Looks like we're on our own. I have a scythe with only 2 nights racing from 4 or 5 years ago and was thinking of racing it now but it may be a tough one to run without parts availability.