12-25-2006, 09:21 PM
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those are sexy ... do you have a mill?
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12-25-2006, 11:08 PM
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those are sweet any new pics of the parts
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12-26-2006, 09:17 AM
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Thanks. No I just use a dremel, scroll saw and a file. I will have new pictures up in a few days. My LHS wants 3 sets of everything I have so I will put up a picture of my micro t with full aluminum suspension. Vinny
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12-28-2006, 05:52 AM
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Nice work Vin Can't wait to see those finished parts on your truck.
So what are you using to cut them out with? I assumed you had access to a CNC machine or something??? But one of your other posts sounded like you are cutting them out with a hand held dremel or scroll saw . That would make your work even more amazing
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12-28-2006, 09:05 AM
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Yeah, I only use a scroll saw and a dremel with a cut off wheel to cut out the parts. Then I finish them up with a small set of files and drill the holes either by hand or with a dremel.
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12-28-2006, 11:05 AM
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It does look good.......talk about talent.
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12-29-2006, 08:55 PM
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I bought me, my wife, and my son one of these for x-mas and we love them but are getting tired of breaking parts! So I am very interested in these parts!
Got any new pictures with all the parts installed?
Any plans for other parts?
What kind of aluminum are these made of?
Nick
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12-30-2006, 09:32 AM
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Rocfrog, Unfortunately I probably won't have more pictures up until next week probably. The aluminum is from aluminum channel and flat stock that my dad brings home from work. So I honestly can't tell you what kind it is. I wouldn't call it high grade but at this scale it is plenty strong.
As far as new parts, I don't plan on any right now but I will see what I can do.
What parts are you breaking? Vinny
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12-30-2006, 09:38 AM
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you may also want to consider doing the rear hinge plate thingy,,,, with vaying degrees of anti squat and rear toe-in...
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12-30-2006, 11:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vinsanity
Rocfrog, Unfortunately I probably won't have more pictures up until next week probably. The aluminum is from aluminum channel and flat stock that my dad brings home from work. So I honestly can't tell you what kind it is. I wouldn't call it high grade but at this scale it is plenty strong.
As far as new parts, I don't plan on any right now but I will see what I can do.
What parts are you breaking? Vinny
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We are breaking the steering rods and spindles and on my wifes she broke the mount that the rear a arms mount to. Theses just seem like the common breaking items and I would love to have the full front suspension (to include the spindle) in aluminum just so nothing breaks and the rear mount just becasue that also seems to be a common break point.
I was just wondering what grade the aluminum was because if it's too soft I would think it would just bend when it hits something and then the part would be useless.
Please keep me informed as I said I'm very interested in these parts. I can not afford them right now as we now have to play catch up from x-mas but I will deffently be buying this set up soon!
Nick
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12-31-2006, 09:31 AM
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I am working on spindles and rear a arm mounts so they are in the future. As far as the steering rods, I would be ripping you off if I sold you them as you can easily make them yourself. Check out http://www.ripper7racing.com/r7rforu...splay.php?f=76 and you will see some of the materials that people are making them out of.
I don't think that the aluminum is too soft. There is not much force at this scale so I dont think it will be a problem. When I put all my alloy stuff on I will beat the snot out of it and report back. I will definately keep you updated. Thanks. Vinny
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12-31-2006, 11:53 AM
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Also be aware that GPM will be making alum parts for the Micro-T!
They've already got a couple of pictures up:
http://gpmracing.com.hk/car/page/pop_tm01.asp
And here's a breakdown, with part numbers, of what they'll be offering:
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PART DESCRIPTION
TM019 ALLOY FRONT C-HUB
TM021 ALLOY FRONT KNUCKLE ARM
TM022 ALLOY REAR KNUCKLE ARM
TM028 ALLOY FRONT SHOCK TOWER
TM030 ALLOY REAR SHOCK TOWER
TM054 ALLOY FRONT CAMBER LINK
TM055 ALLOY FRONT LOWER ARM
TM056 ALLOY REAR LOWER ARM
TM057 ALLOY REAR CAMBER LINK
TM331F ALLOY FRONT SKID PLATE
?? ALLOY FRONT SHOCK
?? ALLOY REAR SHOCK
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- Mamba 6800Kv Motor (17t/42t pinion/spur)
- Futaba S3102 Servo w/Xray Servo Saver
- Spektrum DX3 Tx w/SR3000 Rx
- Xray Hard Foams front, Med Foams rear
- 2x6cell 1100maH NiMH
- 1x2s 1100maH LiPo
- 1x3s 1100maH LiPo
Losi Micro-T
- Full River 250mah Lipos on the way
Duratax ICE Charger w/temp probe and Backlight mod
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12-31-2006, 01:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Namuna
Also be aware that GPM will be making alum parts for the Micro-T!
They've already got a couple of pictures up:
http://gpmracing.com.hk/car/page/pop_tm01.asp
And here's a breakdown, with part numbers, of what they'll be offering:
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PART DESCRIPTION
TM019 ALLOY FRONT C-HUB
TM021 ALLOY FRONT KNUCKLE ARM
TM022 ALLOY REAR KNUCKLE ARM
TM028 ALLOY FRONT SHOCK TOWER
TM030 ALLOY REAR SHOCK TOWER
TM054 ALLOY FRONT CAMBER LINK
TM055 ALLOY FRONT LOWER ARM
TM056 ALLOY REAR LOWER ARM
TM057 ALLOY REAR CAMBER LINK
TM331F ALLOY FRONT SKID PLATE
?? ALLOY FRONT SHOCK
?? ALLOY REAR SHOCK
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I heard that they were going to be making parts but I can't find any prices anywhere!
I really need hubs just got done replaceing the broken one and was driveing it and it hit the couch and broke it again! This is getting frustrating! I don't even know how long my battrey pack runs because everytime I run it something breaks!
Nick
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12-31-2006, 01:42 PM
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Here's the standard GPM Pricelist before any discounts or international shipping....The actual prices will vary from seller to seller, but at least you've got the idea...
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alloy Front C-hub - 1pr $7.50
Alloy Front Knuckle Arm - 1pr $6.50
Alloy Rear Knuckle Arm - 1pr $6.50
Alloy Front Shock Tower - 1pc $6.50
Alloy Rear Shock Tower - 1pc $9.80
Alloy Front Camber Link - 1pr $3.50
Alloy Front Lower Arm - 1pr $7.50
Alloy Rear Lower Arm - 1pr $9.80
Alloy Rear Camber Link - 1pr $2.50
Alloy Front Skid Plate - 1pc $4.50
Alloy Front Shock - 1pr $5.50
Alloy Rear Shock - 1pr $5.50
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M18 w/Motek 150 Chassis
- Xray Comp Ball Diff front, Alum Ball Diff rear
- GPM Shocks and rear Drive Shafts
- Mamba 25 ESC w/USB Link (v2.18)
- Mamba 6800Kv Motor (17t/42t pinion/spur)
- Futaba S3102 Servo w/Xray Servo Saver
- Spektrum DX3 Tx w/SR3000 Rx
- Xray Hard Foams front, Med Foams rear
- 2x6cell 1100maH NiMH
- 1x2s 1100maH LiPo
- 1x3s 1100maH LiPo
Losi Micro-T
- Full River 250mah Lipos on the way
Duratax ICE Charger w/temp probe and Backlight mod
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