Hi guy’s
My latest project is coming to an end son, and I have started to plan for my next project!
This new project involves an Ultima, and new rear trailing A-arms from A&L (the conversion kit for the Ultima). But one important part is missing, and that is the front A-arms in aluminium. I have front A-arms from Hot Trick’s (not the red ones), but I don’t think they will do the “trick”! I think Andy’s did them in aluminium, and a few other manufactures. But this can be difficult to find this NIP or in god working condition!
Then I have to investigate plan B …
MR. Ed gave me a suggestion to use A-arms from the Losi JR-x2. Quote “any replacements for those should work well also; just need to ream the holes in the c-carrier and bulkhead for the imperial sized hingepins (1/8"?)” But I think they also can be hard to find.
One thought is to use a different bulkhead…
But I would like to have more suggestions from you other guy’s!
Need input to a new Ultima project!
- walfre
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Re: Need input to a new Ultima project!
It shouldn't be any problems using Ed's idea. Just drill the stock bulkheads, and if the arms are too wide you just use a dremel or similar.
Wasn't there a Dirt Burners lot on ebay at the same time I bought the Hot Trick Ultima stuff, which had some rear and front a-arms in it? Maybe it was for the Optima?
Anyway - If they made a-arms for the Optima, they sure as hell did it for the Ultima as well.
Race Prep did some cool a-arms as well, but I've only seen Optima arms..
Something wrong with those shiny arms I sent you?
Wasn't there a Dirt Burners lot on ebay at the same time I bought the Hot Trick Ultima stuff, which had some rear and front a-arms in it? Maybe it was for the Optima?
Anyway - If they made a-arms for the Optima, they sure as hell did it for the Ultima as well.
Race Prep did some cool a-arms as well, but I've only seen Optima arms..
Something wrong with those shiny arms I sent you?
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Re: Need input to a new Ultima project!
I'd sure love to know if there are aftermarket blue alloy control arms to fit the Optima series! I see lots on eBay for other cars that look like the might fit, but trying to get sellers to answer messages asking about specific measurements is like pulling teeth!
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Re: Need input to a new Ultima project!
Do you think it easier to find aluminium A-arms to Losi JR-X2?
Is nothing wrong with the HT A-arms, just a bit flat ...
Is nothing wrong with the HT A-arms, just a bit flat ...
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Re: Need input to a new Ultima project!
Coelacanth wrote:I'd sure love to know if there are aftermarket blue alloy control arms to fit the Optima series! I see lots on eBay for other cars that look like the might fit, but trying to get sellers to answer messages asking about specific measurements is like pulling teeth!
I guess you right about that...
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