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08-04-2011, 04:11 PM

#5716

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Originally Posted by siggy99x

So which is better saddle packs or stock stick configuration?

I will post my opinion on this Sunday morning.

08-04-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lodhammerdin

I ran a lrp 3.5 540 with an lrp spx8 and it was BALLISTIC!!! i know its not a "rx8" but i hope that my .02¢ atleast gives you something that your looking for.

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With a 5.5 540 I have been running timing at zero so anything that can handle the load would be a good speed control.

thanks. im considering switching over to a 5.5/6.5 with a RS Pro (with the saddle configuration) since it looks like they can be ran reliably

been running a tekin 4.5 and RX8...

08-04-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by siggy99x

So which is better saddle packs or stock stick configuration?

Neither

08-04-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameron Kellogg

So you guys think the truck has too much flex?

I haven't had this problem yet....I generally land flat....it's the one thing that I CAN do well!

08-04-2011, 05:46 PM

#5720

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Originally Posted by Cameron Kellogg

So you guys think the truck has too much flex?

not as a driving characteristic, but a structural one. there's nothing on the chassis to counter the belt tension. it's almost like a string on a bow.

08-04-2011, 06:01 PM

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They designed the belt tunnel to "float", and the chassis to flex,,,,, But they didn't take into account non pro drivers to "lawn dart" the truck,,,, which causes the chassis to flex more than the belt tunnel can absorb, causing it to bend, and apparently throwing the belt off. Now, of course, those of us that can drive,

, don't have this problem.

08-04-2011, 06:06 PM

#5722

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yeah mac, put me with the first group! just concerned about moving that flex to another component , I havent had a belt come off yet but am quite surprised how much the belt cover moves when you push the towers together by hand . Cant wait to see results of chassis stiffening brace .

08-04-2011, 06:36 PM

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i havent had any belt issues either, but i feel that bar keeps it more consistent.

08-04-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac The Knife

, don't have this problem.

Exactly.

Last edited by lodhammerdin; 08-05-2011 at 12:06 PM.

08-04-2011, 08:08 PM

#5725

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoflame

not as a driving characteristic, but a structural one. there's nothing on the chassis to counter the belt tension. it's almost like a string on a bow.

Haha, nice, i never thought about i like that

08-04-2011, 08:19 PM

#5726

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Originally Posted by evilllempire

nice....i remember when mine was that fresh and new

LMK how the Sidewinder ESC works in yours. I had to swap out to MMP after like a week

I killed that esc in less than 2 packs. Its on its way back to Castle today

eric

08-04-2011, 08:58 PM

#5727

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameron Kellogg

So you guys think the truck has too much flex?

C-on , Its a freaking wet noodle....

Funny most don't realize ......

Cat's out of the bag now , here we go

08-04-2011, 09:29 PM

#5728

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i think im finally comfortable enough to actually break down an end to change diff oils while at the track.

is anyone here running the 60k?

08-04-2011, 09:32 PM

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I just got my FT shock shafts for front and rear today.....do I need to do new seals with using these shocks even if my factory seals arent leaking?

also what greese are you guys using when repacking bearings?