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Might have to give this a go just because!
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I finally got my stuff in, and overall, like it a lot!

The color is probably just about perfect, if trying to be universally appealing. I think I would maybe want a single shade more white, but by doing that, it would probably be considered too white by many purists. Its just about that shade that I would leave my normal parts under the UV for a bit longer thinking they would get a little whiter, but actually wouldn't. Again, I think the color is great, universally speaking.

JosephS mentioned a couple of days ago that the parts sound / feel like dehydrated original parts. I would agree and maybe go as far to say that they feel a little harder than old parts, and the "bounce" sound is a little crisper. I think the material used is just a bit harder than the original nylon. Not sure if that makes it more brittle, or just harder.

The pics below are RC Fan parts on the left 2/3, and originals on the right 1/3. Under two different lighting conditions.
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morrisey0 wrote: Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:32 am I finally got my stuff in, and overall, like it a lot!

The color is probably just about perfect, if trying to be universally appealing. I think I would maybe want a single shade more white, but by doing that, it would probably be considered too white by many purists. Its just about that shade that I would leave my normal parts under the UV for a bit longer thinking they would get a little whiter, but actually wouldn't. Again, I think the color is great, universally speaking.

JosephS mentioned a couple of days ago that the parts sound / feel like dehydrated original parts. I would agree and maybe go as far to say that they feel a little harder than old parts, and the "bounce" sound is a little crisper. I think the material used is just a bit harder than the original nylon. Not sure if that makes it more brittle, or just harder.

The pics below are RC Fan parts on the left 2/3, and originals on the right 1/3. Under two different lighting conditions.

rc fan parts 1.jpg


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The parts need to be hydrated. I just did that and they now sound proper

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Just ordered full set excited to see how they look!

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rctenracer wrote: Sat Jul 08, 2023 4:30 am Why is there a Hex Hole in the caster blocks.
I am pretty sure that I have originals that have that exact same hole.
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Strangely enough, he showed a picture on Facebook of a set of carriers with that hex, the same as you have confirmed. Maybe it is intended to help keep the hinge pin from rotating in the arms, vs the carrier? I can't say I've seen a pair myself.

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Yeah, if you look at a factory black, fiber reinforced castor block you can see the pin holes are more of a hex than a round hole.

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There were some on Ebay last week but they pulled them for some reason.
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Late T2/GT arms in white, that's weird but cool !
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JosephS wrote: Fri Jul 21, 2023 1:13 pm
morrisey0 wrote: Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:32 am I finally got my stuff in, and overall, like it a lot!

The color is probably just about perfect, if trying to be universally appealing. I think I would maybe want a single shade more white, but by doing that, it would probably be considered too white by many purists. Its just about that shade that I would leave my normal parts under the UV for a bit longer thinking they would get a little whiter, but actually wouldn't. Again, I think the color is great, universally speaking.

JosephS mentioned a couple of days ago that the parts sound / feel like dehydrated original parts. I would agree and maybe go as far to say that they feel a little harder than old parts, and the "bounce" sound is a little crisper. I think the material used is just a bit harder than the original nylon. Not sure if that makes it more brittle, or just harder.

The pics below are RC Fan parts on the left 2/3, and originals on the right 1/3. Under two different lighting conditions.

rc fan parts 1.jpg


rc fan parts 2.jpg
The parts need to be hydrated. I just did that and they now sound proper
Did you boil them to hydrate?

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WriteDean wrote: Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:34 pm
Did you boil them to hydrate?
No I just stuck them in a tub of water and waited.

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Received mine this week they look fantastic.

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Do any of the holes need reaming out or are they perfect?

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Is there a source to build a complete car? All the tranny stuff would be the problem i think?

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