J.A.Son Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Does anybody know if hpi sell aluminium A,Arms? I have only managed to find integy selling aluminium A,Arms as well as a full suspension kit but it's expensive due to the delivery I would have to pay. Why do you want alloy a arms, if you don't mind me asking? Generally they're not a good idea, as they invariably transmit damage to elsewhere and or bend necessitating replacement. Whereas plastic give a little therefore absorbing impact venergy and usually spring back into place. If they do break they're cheap and easy to replace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 It was mainly an Idea so I wouldn't break the a,arms but it would be a lot cheaper to keep getting plastic ones instead of the energy going into other parts a breaking them. I think I'll just get the aluminium hubs and caster blocks unless there isn't any point in doing so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Exactly, although I've never personally broken an a arm on the wr8, they're too short to be a weakness. Absolutely, alloy knuckles and caster blocks are great upgrades- gpm/ jazrider in my case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Well I've only broke 1a,arm. Ok so nuckles and caster blocks on the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) I've got front and rear knuckles on order, also the front caster blocks but can't seem to locate the rear. Just came across the jazrider shocks. Are they any good? Edit: scratch the rear caster blocks! My brain went into meltdown! Edited August 25, 2015 by Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Shocks are a difficult one. Have you tried 're-filling the oe ones? They usually come with hardly any oil! Refilling properly does improve things- saggy ar53 etc. Also, outcomes some have fitted different springs (traxxas??) to good effect- it's mentioned in this thread somewhere?! Have you fitted better bearings? Definitely a must, especially now you're fitting alloy carrier's/knuckles.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Ok that may be worth a try first! Something like 40wt? Thanks for the advice! yup I'll get some better bearings as well! Sealed bearings am I right? Oooooo I am going heavy duty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 A full set of decent rubber sealed bearings from RC bearings costs around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Ok thanks bud! Will be ordering a set of bearing when I get home! Is there anything else that I should know with the wr8? Things to keep in mind? I am sure that it may have been mention before tho. Edited August 26, 2015 by Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Tyres, plenty of tyres, lol! On tarmac the wr8 is beastly to tyres- HUGE fun, but be prepared to invest Whilst there are a few none hpi alternatives, few really match or are man enough for the job! The hpi gravel tyre is great and lasts v well if used off road/loose surfaces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Yup I kind of figured about the tyres! I've gone through a set of tyres and I have only ran I 4 times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgozzz Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) My fondest memories were shredding my tires.http://i.imgur.com/lJen2GHh.jpg Edited August 26, 2015 by Mgozzz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Ah the days! How you doing Mike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicr360 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Latest edition to the family! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality Bites Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Seriously .... Another one?!?! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicr360 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I live in a crazy world!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester-lad Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Edited August 31, 2015 by chester-lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicr360 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Hi guys decided to upload another Abu Dhabi WR8 flux video..... Enjoyhttp://youtu.be/4cfcI2t1TVw Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Awesome vid sonic! Have you been out with the wr8 recently and got more footage? I just Looking for a part for the wr8 and I came across this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-WR8-LEXAN-4-SEAT-INTERIOR-TOP-COVER-OVERTRAY-by-TBG-for-sedan-body-/151677627304 Has anyone used this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I have one of them ready to put on when I get around to the rebuild. You need the under tray too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrchippy Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Hi guys how everyone doing long time no post lol didn't use mine much last yr due to work commitments but getting back on them this yr Avnet used my nitro since I tuned it last yr lol an av broke my KB twice in the space of a week lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicr360 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Awesome vid sonic! Have you been out with the wr8 recently and got more footage? I just Looking for a part for the wr8 and I came across this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-WR8-LEXAN-4-SEAT-INTERIOR-TOP-COVER-OVERTRAY-by-TBG-for-sedan-body-/151677627304 Has anyone used this? Not used these.... Or seen them! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicr360 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 MrChippy I've been quite busy with Speed Run videos.... In fact my latest is NOT a WR8 but I wanted to share this with you to give an idea of what we built & enhanced.http://youtu.be/KNIgv5tBB-U Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Sorry to be stupid but I was about to replace the C-hubs and the knuckles to aluminium but there is no way to get the hexes off the stock hubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 If I remember right they should just pull off (might need force) and then there's a pin through the axle underneath. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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