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  1. ScooterB

    Midtank steering linkage?

    Need help finding a good link between the servo and servo saver. Any suggestions?
  2. ScooterB

    New tires and rims?

    I've been looking for a new lighter weight tire rim combo. Anyone else notice the lack of options lately? Whats up with that? Considering SPI rims with IMEX Pinn Dawgs. Wondering if anyone has tried the SPI rims? worth the money with the warrany IMO. Ive spent more replacing plastic...
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    One way bearing issues? Help

    I seem to be going through more OWB's than I should. Wondering if I'm doing something wrong or if there is something I should be doing differently. Seems that my one ways are fine and working perfectly without any issues then after the trucks are stored for a while and I pull them back out the...
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    Looking for a lightweight low profile tire wheel combo.

    I'm looking for a new lightweight tire wheel combo. I'm currently running proline dirt hawgs with proline beadlocks. I love the tires but the combo is pretty heavy. I lean more toward the 40 series profiles because I hate the excessive sidewall flex the stock tires provided. I've been reading...
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    Brakes Stainless ss or red fiber?

    Just wondering which brakes are better. The red fiber brakes or the Stainless steel brakes from the ss.
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    Mid-lean, Fact, Fiction and Science.

    When I started researching the problem of mid-tank lean almost a year ago I started reading posts and articles from many sources including this one and spent a lot of time talking to other enthusiasts as well as a couple educated and knowledgeable engineers to get as much information as I could...
  7. ScooterB

    Upgrade Diff Housings

    Does anyone know of an upgrade diff housing that will accept larger carrier bearings? This seems like the weekest part on my trucks and I am looking for alternatives.
  8. ScooterB

    HD Bones or CV's

    I'd like some opinions on which is the better upgrade. HD dogbones or CV joints? Seems every time I take my trucks out anymore I'm either blowing a diff carrier bearing or breaking a dogbone. Time for upgrades.
  9. ScooterB

    Spectrum DS3S

    Is the spectrum DS3S a good radio? I know it has an issue with the thumb scroll button but how big is the issue? I've heard that it is being addressed and upgraded under warranty but I am wondering if it has any other issues. Should i buy and enjoy. Or stay away.
  10. ScooterB

    Twisted dogbones

    How much twist is too much? Had my savvy out last weekend and destroyed the rearend. After disassembling I checked the dogbones and all 3 rears are twisted. Some more than others. Should probably just replace them but for now I would rather get by and save my money for a better solution...
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    New engine recomendations.

    I'd just like to get some opinions on different engine options. My lhs stocks Axial, Picco, O.S. and can get just about anything. Id like to hear from as many as possible the good and bad experiences they have had with the different mills they have run. Upon disassembly of my sons mill prepping...
  12. ScooterB

    Perry Fuel Pump Install

    Perry fuel pump install. What is needed: 1-Perry VP-30 Fuel pump (clamp, fitting, and pressure line included) $30 1-Perry one way valve $8 1-1/8" vacuum T $0.25 (2 needed for optional routing) 1-6-32 pressure fitting (for fuel tank return) $1.59 1' fuel line $0.99 1- 6-32 tap and...
  13. ScooterB

    Engine Mount Check and Fix with pics.

    I've had a tough time trying to get my spur gear mesh just right. Seemed that it would either be too loose or too tight depending on which screws were loosened and how much. So I did a quick check of the engine mount on a flat surface while the engine was out and found that the bottom of the...
  14. ScooterB

    1/2 Lean Cure

    I know this topic will definitely arouse interest. I hope I don't offend anyone. While I have read and read differing theories and expanations it seems that this is a common problem in Nitro model engines of all types. The lower the tank gets the leaner the mixture and is not simply a savage...
  15. ScooterB

    HPI suspension conversion

    I recently purchased the HPI suspension conversion and am wondering what those who have used it really think of it. I am curious about its durability on a bashing play machine in particular the upper arm mounts. Also would like some updated feedback on recomendations for shocks. I am planning...
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