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Old 01-14-2010, 09:17 PM
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Default Im new, I dont know what to dooo!!!!

Thats from Joe Dirt btw, hahaha.

I have a few questions. One, how do I lower the car.

Two, what are the two holes on the inside of the shock/strut mount? I moved my shock mounts to those holes and didn't really see a difference. I know on actual cars, the closer in the shocks/struts, the more camber you get.

Three, are the metal bearings worth the cost? Im not competing or anything, I just have mine for fun.

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Old 01-14-2010, 09:19 PM
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Thats from Joe Dirt btw, hahaha.

I have a few questions. One, how do I lower the car.

Two, what are the two holes on the inside of the shock/strut mount? I moved my shock mounts to those holes and didn't really see a difference. I know on actual cars, the closer in the shocks/struts, the more camber you get.

Three, are the metal bearings worth the cost? Im not competing or anything, I just have mine for fun.

Thanks guys/gals.
If there is one upgrade I would say is definitely worth the money it would be metal bearings. More precise and much more efficient. Especially if your going to be using AWD.
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Bearings are # 1. Reduce friction in the chassis and makes it run smoother and more efficiently. Longer run fun time. The shock positions help with track racing and the one inside increases center of gravity and more precise response.
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Old 01-15-2010, 04:17 AM
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lithiums but you may need someone to fit them for you, wow it will increase the speed 10x and playtime by 100x
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Old 01-15-2010, 08:11 AM
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yeah i just my metal bearings in and it runs beutiful no friction!
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Thanks alot guys.
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Old 01-17-2010, 11:01 AM
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The liths will make you car seem like its on steriods dont be afraid if your front wheels start twitchin. Its just your xmod being happy for the power you have givin it.
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Thanks again, anyone recommend a brand of liths? Or a specific link perhaps. Also, Ive seen on here a thread about a fix for wobbly wheels, would it be better to try to fix the factory parts, or pick up some aluminum parts to fix it. And if so, which ones? Thanks.
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hi, welcome to the site...have you checked here yet?

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hey man dont double post i just got back from a ban on me for double posting among other things just be careful ok
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hey man dont double post i just got back from a ban on me for double posting among other things just be careful ok
huh? im confused, no one double posted
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sorry for a second i didnt see the message in between soorry really : (
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bearings are definetely worth it
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Ive got another question, why would someone take their time to report a post I made? Im not a rude person, I dont verbally attack anyone. Im still new here, I dont see a reason that somebody would intentionally try to mess up my reputation on here. Any ideas?
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people report posts because they are violating the rules.. we dont WANT to intentionally sabotage your rep.. we just try to follow the rules and keep the place clean and safe...
you dont want this place ending up like scale4x4... overthere you need 300 posts and at LEAST 1 year of membership to sell something.. and the rules are INSANE.. you cant use any slang what so ever...
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Ive got another question, why would someone take their time to report a post I made? Im not a rude person, I dont verbally attack anyone. Im still new here, I dont see a reason that somebody would intentionally try to mess up my reputation on here. Any ideas?
well, i can garentee you doing stuff like this wont get you far.

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Let me ask you a question man, why the **** would you try to get my reputation down? Did I do anything to try to insult you? No. I have no idea who you are, or why in the hell you would take it upon yourself to diss me over **** that isn't any of your business. You tell me not to bump threads, okay my bad. I didnt realize I was "bumping" anything without saying "bump". And on the Delorian thread, it was just barely over a month since the last post. Im starting to think to myself, this 15 year old KID, yes you are a kid, is trying to be a hero on a toy forum. Trying to kiss enough *** to get you into a Admin position. Guess what, youre an ignorant little prick, and one day your going to get so far up someones ***, you cant get out. Have a great day.
ok look dude, the rep thing is for your own benefit, if you do dumb things thats how we let you know. and even if the thread is just over 1 month old its still bumping, posting on anythread that is over one month old is bumping.... and anything you post on a public forum becomes the public's buisness. and just because you put "bump" in a post does not mean you can bump a thread, it only is allowed if you are the owner of the thread and it is in the b/s/t section. and yes im a kid, so what? and no im not trying to be a hero, i just try to help guide people in the right direction. and why would i want to be a admin, im already basicaly running a xmod forum... with a moderator position....
and how do you say im ignorant? i know pretty much everything about xmods, i currently have a 4.3 gpa in school, and im looking to get into higher scale rc's..

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You are making a very bad first impression here. Maybe if you read the rules you will learn the purpose of the rep system. Crap like that will not be tolerated here you can either straighten up learn our way or head to a different forum cause we will not deal with people that attack members through pm or try to act innocent and ask why they are now negative.

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You are making a very bad first impression here. Maybe if you read the rules you will learn the purpose of the rep system. Crap like that will not be tolerated here you can either straighten up learn our way or head to a different forum cause we will not deal with people that attack members through pm or try to act innocent and ask why they are now negative.

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I didn't see why the bad rep was added, and people love to give bad rep sotimes. New members should be guided in the right direction before bad rep should be posted. I hate that system...... Some members act like they have never been new to anything. Please don't let it deter you from what the community has to offer... Anyway I triple agree on the bearing upgrade as a number 1. eBay has some low cost liths at a good price, also try atomicmods.com, and you can PM me about liths. Welcome to the forum.
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Don't mean to sound all harsh and a jerk on ya but the rep system is not a permint mark on you like its not going to stay with you for ever if your good it goes from red to green. But to flip out on someone just for 1 bad rep aint so cool. again sorry for being so harsh on you
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