Mattcity

Who will be first to post pics of these on their truck (hint wont be me!!!!!!!)

[link=http://www.flextekrc.com/products/LST/FXT-10022.shtml]Flextek[/link]

matt

Haldir

Wow, that would make your LST indestructable!

wal

WOW, that half the price of the truck, that’s twenty packets of plastic ones. Man; not even I drive that bad.

Even Titanium has a weakness; does anyone know what it is? If you push them two far to they bend, crack, brake or simply explode?

The would be great for you guys in the snow, plastic doesn’t like it to cold, don’t have to worry about that in the south pacific

zimzalahbim

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titanium will break

AlphaAuriga

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I used to work in the Aircraft industry.... And Ti isn't the "end all" material. If it was you'd see it more widely used than it is on an aircraft.

First off, you make something so strong that it doesn't break, all you are doing is transfering the energy to somewhere else that will break.

The question becomes what do you want to replace when you have a hard impact; The hub carrier? The part of the case where the hinge pins go through?

So, you man never replace another a-arm but it doesn't mean you won't break another part of the truck......

Sgt. Canada

Those look really thin. Would they be stronger than MadMac's A-Arms?

LST2004

"First off, you make something so strong that it doesn't break, all you are doing is transfering the energy to somewhere else that will break."

Sums it up!

fourwheeler

Titanium is not perfect. I once bought a Ti set of center CVD's for my savage with a Hyper 8 port and broke the rear shaft on the 2nd tank.

BLKHWK

It is my understanding that titanium has the strength of steel with the lightness of alum (but is more brittle than steel). Because of the strenght of these you could make them lighter than a standard alum A arm. As much as these things cost they should post some more specs on them such as weight. But they look very light. I do not see a disadvantage (other than cost) of these over an Alum. arm




If I thought I could pick up a set without my wife findin out I'd be willin to give em a try.

Mattcity

personaly i think these would look the business on the LST from a style point of view. but jusy could not bring myself to spend that much on them.

As for Ti I managed to break a Hardcore Racing Ti shock tower on mt RC10Gt last year so it can be done.

deletethisacct

THis might make it worth it to me... I'll have to think about it though: " FlexTek RC warrants its products to be both a) indestructible, and b) free from defects for a period of three (3) years from original purchase date."

I've read posts from guys who have aluminum a-arms that love them, almost swear by 'em. I've never wanted them because of the extra weight. Maybe these Ti's will go on sale soon? If I decide to get them. I'll be sure to post a reveiw w/pics.

HelicopterPilot

Have you guys seen the vids on their page it shows the arms flexing and it has alot of flex

Sgt. Canada

Yeah! How don't they break?

HelicopterPilot

Huh?
are you saying you agree with me and that you wonder how they break or sumtin else

BLKHWK

I didn't see the vid. Can you get a link?

The more I read on these the more I like em.

[link=http://www.beatyourtruck.com/prodreview-FLEXTEKRCarms.html]Review of Flextec[/link]

SublimeJason

Dose anyone Know if the Sway-Bar Kit can be Used with these A-arms ?
And I think they Look Good!
Thanks Jason

Sgt. Canada

Yes, I'm agreeing and wondering how they flex that much.[X(]

Here's the link

http://www.beatyourtruck.com/videos/...RCarmvideo.zip

tocache

because they are not made from pure titanium, i bet they used some kind of alloy Ti

HelicopterPilot

the flex becuase they are cast titanium

AlphaAuriga

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Geez, I've got to laugh. I watched that video. That sure is alot of flex.

Way back in the early days of RC cars, some Arms were durable but their problem was that they had a lot of flex. So, they made arms of stiffer and stiffer material. Now with these arms looks like its the return of the "Flexy arm". When an arm flexes like that, guess what... It changes your steering geometry, it doesn't allow your suspension to work the way it was designed. IMO, expensive "bling".

IMO, composite plastics is the way to go. Strong, light, and cheap. A well designed arm will flex just a little yet be stiff enough to not affect the handling of your truck. Go ahead someone, try them. I'll wait for RPMs, buy those and still have a ton of cash for other upgrades.....

HelicopterPilot

[link=http://www.beatyourtruck.com/prodreview-FLEXTEKRCarms.html]Review of Arms[/link]

These arms are flexible when they have to be but do not alter steering or suspension geometry

AlphaAuriga

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Yeah, so they say.

You guys will have me buying a set just to see if they are even worth it.....

dOWa423

HAHA. Those look like turkey bones. Out of all of the aftermarket a-arms for the LST, those would be the best ones that I have seen, (in my opinion) -

The real questiona is why doesn't LOSI make a Graphite alternative, like the Graphite a-arms for the XXX-NT? Graphite would flex and be stronger than the stock plastic a-arm. Wouldn't they?

Plastic is the way to go!

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Lantern

The reason titanium isn't used more in aircraft is mostly down to cost. Its easier to shape aluminum thus keeping the manufacturing costs and overall cost down.



If it wasn't for the price these arms would be the greatest thing since the idea of making the whole truck out of the stuff!!

SublimeJason

They just got back to me about the A-arms.
I re-turned there E-mail with Pics of my LST with the Sway Bars & the Prat#, Will let ya know what they say, Later Jason