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Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:12 pm
by TRX-1-3
Might have to give this a go just because!
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Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:32 am
by morrisey0
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.
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2023 1:13 pm
by JosephS
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
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 2:51 pm
by joe sumasky
Just ordered full set excited to see how they look!
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:10 am
by Chewbacca
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.
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:57 am
by jwscab
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.
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:05 am
by scr8p
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.
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2023 12:59 pm
by n2racn
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:42 pm
by juicedcoupe
There were some on Ebay last week but they pulled them for some reason.
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2023 4:53 pm
by RC10th
Late T2/GT arms in white, that's weird but cool !
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:34 pm
by WriteDean
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?
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 1:16 pm
by JosephS
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.
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:04 pm
by joe sumasky
Received mine this week they look fantastic.
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:58 am
by jonboy
Do any of the holes need reaming out or are they perfect?
Thanks
Jon
Re: for those not on Facebook... injection molded parts rolling out
Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:33 am
by jonboy
Is there a source to build a complete car? All the tranny stuff would be the problem i think?
Cheers
Jon
