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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/23/2006 5:55:26 PM

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Ya, that threaded rod deal is bs. Who needs rod threaded at one end...maybe plane guys can use it for something.

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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/23/2006 6:05:35 PM

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But then, you can't customize the length.. what's the point?!?! (since you can't cut it down.. and still retain the thread..) Dumb...

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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/24/2006 1:15:37 AM

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Ya, they should call that dumb rod...useless and deceiving.

I've been busy. Look at this chassis! I sanded the whole thing, thinner to clean it, 3 base coats, 7 main coats, and 2 clear, so it should stay put for a couple runs. The picture shows only one color for some reason. Depending on the angle, it transitions from red, green,purple and gold...matches the wheels. Before I ripped her apart I took some poser shots. But don't be fooled. I took the pics to show you where and what I've climbed. This was only in the first run too, imagine the possobilities.
Oh, I also did that design I showed yu made in ART. It's exactly how I thought, just need to use longer rod ends oin the shocks, these get all bent up when articulating which wastes like 5 degrees from binding. Still an improvement either way! Just noticed I took all pics as if the truck was coming down which is the easy part lol.

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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/24/2006 1:20:27 AM

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But then, you can't customize the length.. what's the point?!?! (since you can't cut it down.. and still retain the thread..) Dumb...

Because you ordered a rod for push-rods in an r/c plane. One side is threaded for the horn and the other is either threaded or shank depending on the pushrod used. The thread is only about 1/2" which is all that is required for it's purpose.

Those rods are also very soft and are meant to bend easily.

You'll find a use for them, just not on the TLT.

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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/24/2006 1:23:50 AM

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I knew that was for a plane! I've seen it used and talked about.

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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/24/2006 1:23:56 AM

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Cool pics Evader

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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/24/2006 1:31:09 AM

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Argh.. not an airplane person that's why I made that mistake!! That's okay, I will go get some screws or threaded rods from local hardware store...

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Because you ordered a rod for push-rods in an r/c plane. One side is threaded for the horn and the other is either threaded or shank depending on the pushrod used. The thread is only about 1/2" which is all that is required for it's purpose.

Those rods are also very soft and are meant to bend easily.

You'll find a use for them, just not on the TLT.

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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/24/2006 1:35:10 AM

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Looking good, man!! But isn't this a DF-02 / DF-03 thread?! Post these nice pics at my TLT thread, dude!!

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Ya, they should call that dumb rod...useless and deceiving.

I've been busy. Look at this chassis! I sanded the whole thing, thinner to clean it, 3 base coats, 7 main coats, and 2 clear, so it should stay put for a couple runs. The picture shows only one color for some reason. Depending on the angle, it transitions from red, green,purple and gold...matches the wheels. Before I ripped her apart I took some poser shots. But don't be fooled. I took the pics to show you where and what I've climbed. This was only in the first run too, imagine the possobilities.
Oh, I also did that design I showed yu made in ART. It's exactly how I thought, just need to use longer rod ends oin the shocks, these get all bent up when articulating which wastes like 5 degrees from binding. Still an improvement either way! Just noticed I took all pics as if the truck was coming down which is the easy part lol.

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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/24/2006 1:35:19 AM

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My camera really comes alive outside. Indoors it takes some crappy pics sometimes. Those all look pretty clear and well lit.

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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/24/2006 1:36:29 AM

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ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer

Looking good, man!! But isn't this a DF-02 / DF-03 thread?! Post these nice pics at my TLT thread, dude!!

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ORIGINAL: ThatsAnEvader!

Ya, they should call that dumb rod...useless and deceiving.

I've been busy. Look at this chassis! I sanded the whole thing, thinner to clean it, 3 base coats, 7 main coats, and 2 clear, so it should stay put for a couple runs. The picture shows only one color for some reason. Depending on the angle, it transitions from red, green,purple and gold...matches the wheels. Before I ripped her apart I took some poser shots. But don't be fooled. I took the pics to show you where and what I've climbed. This was only in the first run too, imagine the possobilities.
Oh, I also did that design I showed yu made in ART. It's exactly how I thought, just need to use longer rod ends oin the shocks, these get all bent up when articulating which wastes like 5 degrees from binding. Still an improvement either way! Just noticed I took all pics as if the truck was coming down which is the easy part lol.

Well, I just go with the flow and post where us three tamiya freaks are hanging out lol. I'll bump your tlt thread though

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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/24/2006 1:40:55 AM

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I know, just playin' with ya... looking good, though.. we totally need to have a CT get together! You need to check out Matt's semi.. (the other Matt!)

If I am gonna do some semi crawling, I am thinking about opening up the front and rear diff, and pack with some really thick grease for some semi-LSD... I still don't think I am gonna lock it, though... as it is still a general run around truck (that I run indoor.. my only car that I drive indoor..

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Well, I just go with the flow and post where us three tamiya freaks are hanging out lol. I'll bump your tlt thread though

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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/24/2006 2:06:38 AM

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Ya, yur rear end is pretty stiff now right? When you extend it, it tends to flip alot kuz there's so much more leverage.

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RE: Tamiya DF Baja/Storm/Hound/DI Thread - 8/24/2006 2:18:43 AM

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When I extend the rear, it will be softer on the back... it will all depend on how you mount your shocks, though..

I am gonna keep the cantis... just for kick.. anyway, should have respond to this at the TLT thread, ha ha!

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