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Post by losiXXXman »

I missed the latest update on this. It's going great, I like all the white on the car. RPM makes some of the style rod ends on the rear, they're badged as traxxas ends, and they come in white. Here's a link but you can probably get them anywhere..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-RPM-Rod-Ends-Short-White-1-10-Traxxas-80471-NIB-/290696780246?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43aee0d9d6#ht_667wt_2362

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Which size pivot balls do you need to work with those, and what size screw do you need to use with them

I have a need for something similar on the front of one of my Lazer/Mid hybrids and bought some metal rod ends instead but this could be a neater solution

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Per tower's website (IDK how reliable :lol: ) Those are to replace stock traxxas rod ends which use these 4.5 mm balls. Like these http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXSD0&P=7 They need a 2.5mm screw, I think?

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Thanks for the tip guys! I left this project alone for awhile to work on my LWB shelf queens. I tend to change focus now and then :wink: Just got the info that our yearly vintage meeting will be held in may/june this year so I have time to make it a great runner. Before now I was certain that the car should get a brushless motor and lipos but after I went through my pile of vintage electrics I might use some old stuff.
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I'm not a Kyosho guy but this is a great project! Super looking end result.

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j0pp3 wrote:Here is a small update. Replaced the yellow nuts with white ones. Also mounted white rod ends (RPM), black turnbuckles (Axial) and matching ball studs (Associated). In the rear I still have black outer rod ends because of the different mounting. Maybe I could find white versions of those too?
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Any updates on the runner Mid JOpp3?


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Thanks guys!

This car has become a long-term project but I have a mini update for you. Found some SG Coyote rear tires on Ebay (at least they were advertised like that) and temporary put them on some random five-spoke touring rims (that is too wide). Together with a yellow colored body this became an alternative look for the car. Emperors new groove?

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the rear arms are more than translucent now... :lol:

the contrast with the black is awesome!

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Uuups, this time I forgot to compensate for the overexposure :) Next step involves crafting another rear shock tower so the body can be mounted properly. Also have to find a set of slimmer rims.
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I'll start to make carbon wings.
Have lots of ideas in my head.
Could fit this car perfect.
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Awesome picture - Looks a little loose in the rear though :mrgreen:
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Jerzi wrote:I'll start to make carbon wings.
Have lots of ideas in my head.
Could fit this car perfect.
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That will be interesting to see!
DennisM wrote:Awesome picture - Looks a little loose in the rear though :mrgreen:
Thanks Dennis! I'm soon going to try using a sheet of "astro turf" as a background instead. Then it might look like she's on the local track already :D
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Looks great, j0pp3. 8) The rear tires look a tad narrow, mind you...I wonder how it would affect traction at the back?
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I understand your concern, Coelacanth. Although I don't think it will be a problem as I will run it on astro turf.

Here's a fish-eye photo from last outdoor season showing the track at our local club. Only problem right now is that it's still partly covered with snow...

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