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Old 12-22-2002, 06:19 AM
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anyone out there with plans for a Diamond Dust
could you tell me the recomended throws.? and CG
I bought another to replace my ill fated dust
and want to make sure i have this one setup just right.
I'm gonna put my la 46 on for a while till i get better at speed.
then i'll put the 46fx back on.

Thanks
Old 12-22-2002, 11:10 AM
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Default Diamond Dust CG & THROWS

the CofG is where the front spar meets the LE. throws, not much.
Old 12-23-2002, 03:15 AM
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I set mine about 1/4'' in front of the spars front spars where it met the LE.

With it 1/4'' in front it seems to react better when snapping hard 90's in turns or straight up.
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Thanks for the tips
I hope to have the new dust
in my hands by tuesday
Old 12-23-2002, 07:38 AM
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Hey Bob just seen your Post here is Pic rihgt off the Plans[IMG]C:\My Documents\My Pictures\DD02-12-23\IM000494.jpg[/IMG]
Hope this Helps.
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Old 12-23-2002, 07:44 AM
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Bob Here is the Rec. set up out of the Diamind Dust manual !
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Old 12-23-2002, 01:29 PM
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Thanks a bunch jerrysu31 just what i was
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