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Post by chris burgess on Oct 24, 2005 21:43:53 GMT
I have spoken to Richard at some length about the carbon link, and he said that it was "possibly his oversight" that he didn' t put more material around the holes on the carbon link.
I think the fact that yours hasn't fallen out Graham is either down to luck, or you haven't raced it outdoors yet!
Saying that, you have been driving a pred longer than most on here, so maybe you naturally take the wider line!
As for them knowing now Yoke, I'd be very surprised if the manufacturers looked on here!
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Post by Northy on Oct 24, 2005 22:05:38 GMT
It popped out once when I slapped the wall sideways flatout on the straight, but that also broke the rear upright.
I guess the rear reason it hasn't broken is because I have a spare stronger fibreglass one in my box that I have made. That's the secret, no it will never break! ;D
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Post by ralphy on Oct 25, 2005 22:36:38 GMT
I have raced the X10 at kidderminster a few weeks back, and i to had no problems with the carbon steering link.
I also saw Richard there with Paul Robbinson and he was running a steel steering link, which i was lead to belive will be the updated part, coming soon on the website along with new shock seals and a another small mod to the pinion gear
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Post by psteers on Nov 7, 2005 2:49:48 GMT
Has anyone run a steel link yet? Any opinions? I just broke my carbon link by clipping a pipe, and Richard should be sending us the new unit ASAP.
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Post by YoKoMo-MX4 on Nov 7, 2005 4:26:10 GMT
Has anyone run a steel link yet? Realistically, your best bet would be to make a replacement. With the shipping delay you won't get the part in time. Someone (Chris B. maybe?) made a replacement link using (I think) a turnbuckle, some ball ends and a bit-o-dremel. I can't for the life of me find the post (with pics) though. Personally I think this would be the best solution ... it would just take a bit of work. 'nuff said, MX4 EDIT -- There is another option ... I've got a kit that is NIB yet and I live in the US. Drop me a message (on radiocontrolzone) if you want to talk about that option. |
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Post by Northy on Nov 7, 2005 13:24:56 GMT
I've finally broken my original link (someone hit me) so I'll be making a steel one this week.
G
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Post by strobex10 on Nov 7, 2005 19:07:55 GMT
I have made an alloy version plus a spare. Tony Bishop used my spare one yesterday as his steering kept popping out at Tivvy (carbon was flexing). Not a problem since.
Alloy will be a lot better than the carbon version even if they improve it.
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Post by Northy on Nov 7, 2005 19:31:13 GMT
Do you fancy making any more? ;D
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Post by strobex10 on Nov 7, 2005 21:05:47 GMT
If i can get some more material i will
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Post by Northy on Nov 7, 2005 21:36:38 GMT
How thick did you make it? I've got some 0.9mm stainless steel sheet! ;D
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Post by strobex10 on Nov 8, 2005 21:02:09 GMT
I think it was 1.5mm alloy plate. Might have some 1.2 mm stainless kicking about somewhere.
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