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MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/16/2008 7:27:11 PM   
FrAnCioS


 

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Joined: 6/15/2008
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Will soon be getting paid and fancy making my lst2 even stronger!

So any one know of any must haves?

-FrAnCioS
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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/16/2008 8:09:30 PM   
newaddict



Posts: 203
Joined: 8/18/2007
From: Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA
Status: offline 		Ok are you ready for this....take a deep breath......

Dynamite Engine brace
Rpm arms
Lunsford turnbuckles LNS2824 (for steering)
Lunsford turnbuckles LNS1540 (for the rpm arms)
BAC Steering link V2
GPM Bellcranks
New Era Roll Bar
HD Diffs
Hard Anodized Shock bodies
Ti-Ni Shock Shafts
Rc Raven Dual Rate Springs
Ti-Ni spurs and clutch bell gears
HD Top chassis plate
Triple bearing clutch bell mod
Lrp Spec 3
New Era Spindles, Carriers and Steering Knuckles

OH AND THE MOST IMPORTANT UPGRADE FOR A STRONG TRUCK IS A SENSIBLE DRIVER. Land awkwardly or run into a pole and no matter how many hop ups you have carnage cannot be avoided.

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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/17/2008 2:33:47 AM   
stariondriver


 

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Joined: 4/17/2008
From: redmond, OR, USA
Status: offline 		i would give you my list but you already have a lst2 and i have an aftershock so most of the stuff wouldnt apply
the rpm arms and raven springs and engine mount brace and spec 3 and triple bearing clutch sound interesting to me!

i didnt know there where HD diffs.

and i guess the lst2 could use the lunsford stuff too.

i am mostly trying to lighten my aftershock and improve the steering and braking for now
things i have my eye on are
c/f chassis (losi and holeshot versions)
lightweight brakes(fiber pads over metal ones)
losi performance chassis braces(lighter than stock)
some kind of better than stock wheels for the aftershock lst2 one or ?? i dont know yet)
titanium pivot rods for the suspension
titanium toe links for the suspension
GPM bellcranks for the steering and my own titanium bac clone parts

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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/17/2008 9:09:10 AM   
FrAnCioS


 

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Joined: 6/15/2008
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Now i just have the problem of actualy finding the parts in the uk!!! Any one know of any site ???


-FrAnCioS

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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/17/2008 3:33:18 PM   
stariondriver


 

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From: redmond, OR, USA
Status: offline 		i think most ship to uk
here are the shops i am have been browsing
www.killerhobbies.com
www.rcsuperstore.com
www.rcxshop.com
www.horizonhobby.com
www.rcplanet.com
www.notrohousehouse.com
www.losipartshouse.com
amain hobbies

and www.rchopups.co.uk

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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/17/2008 6:34:16 PM   
Sugafree



Posts: 978
Joined: 10/17/2006
From: ontario, ON, CANADA
Status: offline 		Not so much a Hop-up.....But Something that Is Needed for this Hobby...............A Good Set of Tools........


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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/17/2008 7:42:33 PM   
FrAnCioS


 

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Joined: 6/15/2008
From: , UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		Nice! i like them!

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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/18/2008 4:04:19 PM   
EG1


 

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quote:

ORIGINAL: newaddict

Ok are you ready for this....take a deep breath......

Dynamite Engine brace
Lunsford turnbuckles LNS2824 (for steering)
BAC Steering link V2
GPM Bellcranks
New Era Roll Bar
HD Diffs
Rc Raven Dual Rate Springs
Triple bearing clutch bell mod
Lrp Spec 3
New Era Steering Knuckles

OH AND THE MOST IMPORTANT UPGRADE FOR A STRONG TRUCK IS A SENSIBLE DRIVER. Land awkwardly or run into a pole and no matter how many hop ups you have carnage cannot be avoided.


I like the stock arms as they are tough and good insurance you don't pop something else.

< Message edited by EG1 -- 6/18/2008 4:06:01 PM >

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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/18/2008 4:34:07 PM   
newaddict



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quote:

ORIGINAL: EG1

quote:

ORIGINAL: newaddict

Ok are you ready for this....take a deep breath......

Dynamite Engine brace
Lunsford turnbuckles LNS2824 (for steering)
BAC Steering link V2
GPM Bellcranks
New Era Roll Bar
HD Diffs
Rc Raven Dual Rate Springs
Triple bearing clutch bell mod
Lrp Spec 3
New Era Steering Knuckles

OH AND THE MOST IMPORTANT UPGRADE FOR A STRONG TRUCK IS A SENSIBLE DRIVER. Land awkwardly or run into a pole and no matter how many hop ups you have carnage cannot be avoided.


I like the stock arms as they are tough and good insurance you don't pop something else.

WHAT??? How are stock arms tough...they break with some heavy bashing and also I don't understand how its insurance If you upgrade the arms and the turnbuckles you won't break anything on a jump.

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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/18/2008 5:36:22 PM   
RCtruckRacer



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From: Eugene, OR, USA
Status: offline 		"Tough" is a relative term. In the last 8 months of some serious racing, I have only broke one arm (actually just striped out the shock mount holes). I went through a 30 min A main in March at the Lunsford Gas Blast where the track had a total elevation change of about 20 feet. Lots of broken vehicles, but mine held out (I took 6th place).

Experience and driving skill play a far more important role than hop ups in keeping an MT running - previously mentioned but worth repeating.

Dang, $300 for that tool set! Those look like Hudy quality tools though! I would agree that having a decent set of tools is one of the most important things you can have in your arsenal!.

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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/19/2008 1:21:09 AM   
glk420247


 

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Joined: 8/6/2006
From: Risingsun, OH, USA
Status: offline 		I would have to agree with the stock A-arms (tough). I have had a crack in my left rear A-arm for over a month now.(weird my dads has a crack in the exact same place) We still have not snapped the thing. I do a lot of bashing including big air. Just this past weekend I jumped it off a 8ft table top and did not land it very well, it flipped about 8or9 times and nothing broke. MAN I LOVE THIS TRUCK. I bought 3 sets of A-arms and still have not had to replace one. Not to mention a cracked front bumper also that is still holding strong. My 2-cents........

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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/19/2008 2:14:36 PM   
Minkis815



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Joined: 12/28/2007
From: Charlton, MA, USA
Status: offline 		to tell you the truth... The lst2 is pretty sick stock. i suggest you get a good remote/reciever. i have a Spectrum DX2.0. You should get the DX3.0. The last thing you want to do is loose signal and have it stick WFO!!! You all know what im talkin about

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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/20/2008 7:36:57 PM   
eric97217


 

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From: Hillsboro, OR, USA
Status: offline 		You kill me FrAnCioS because every where people ask about an Aftershock you say get an LST2 it is so much better, but then you ask about the hop ups you should get. Most of them would have worked just as well on the Aftershock/Mega Baja/Raminator. You could have saved a 100 quid or so by not getting an LST2 and used that towards the hop ups. Just my 2 pence

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RE: MUST HAVE HOP UPS!? - 6/21/2008 1:02:14 AM   
FrAnCioS


 

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ORIGINAL: eric97217

You kill me FrAnCioS because every where people ask about an Aftershock you say get an LST2 it is so much better, but then you ask about the hop ups you should get. Most of them would have worked just as well on the Aftershock/Mega Baja/Raminator. You could have saved a 100 quid or so by not getting an LST2 and used that towards the hop ups. Just my 2 pence



Money not realy an issue for me my friend i have only been in this nitro seen for 2 months and i already have 2 of the best mt revo and lst2 i will be getting a savage next week! that will be my trio then maybe a baja and a fg truck. i love these things and my job pays real well.

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