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Old 05-24-2005, 09:45 AM
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Default Buy a wheelie bar...

If you are running a FG Monster, my rear spoiler on my MB is taking a beating because it is acting as a wheelie bar.

I just ordered a wheelie bar, its a must have.
Old 05-24-2005, 09:51 AM
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i have that exact hobbytek wheelie-bar its the best bar none for strength and functionality and that my friend ain't no rumour, straight from the horses mouth
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Or learn to use some throttle control. There is more settings than on and off guys
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Default RE: Buy a wheelie bar...

I have that Hobbythek wheelie bar as well. Worth every penny! (and many many pennies at that!) Only thing is that I'm having a hard time trying to adjust the angle of the bar. It just won't budge! anybody know the technique for changing the angle of the bar?
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ORIGINAL: Cyberfyn

Or learn to use some throttle control. There is more settings than on and off guys
I drag race my MB, so there is no other option for me, and when the green flag drops I put it on KILL.
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Default RE: Buy a wheelie bar...

i got FGs new bar, works great.
Old 05-24-2005, 03:09 PM
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Default RE: Buy a wheelie bar...

I did consider it, but as I race with my Beetle I thought it might be a little fragile. So I stuck this on the back



Aircraft grade Stainless. Works as a bumper (to keep those pesky Harm's and Leopards off my ass) as a wheelie skid, diff protector and protects the spoiler to some degree.

Ian F.

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Default RE: Buy a wheelie bar...

Cyberfyn,
love that skid plate!!! ... Where did you get that?
I'm not crazy about wheelie bars sticking out the back myself, BUT would love something to protect/help in those "Gotta Gun It" situations
Old 05-24-2005, 04:21 PM
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They have a bad ass wheelie bar to go on that stainless bumper skid.
monsterideas.co.uk/ is the site.
Old 05-24-2005, 08:17 PM
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Default RE: Buy a wheelie bar...

I just bent up a 3 inch long piece of alu plate and bolted it to the 3 holes on the back of the chassis. Works fine and it was free. However I did find that after I softened the suspension it hardly wheelies any more.
Old 05-25-2005, 03:55 AM
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Default RE: Buy a wheelie bar...

I did the same thing with stainless and ended up bending the rear of my chassis up about 1/4 inch. That is why I like the design of the one from monsterideas.co.uk. because it uses the holes on the shock ower in addition to the bottom 3.
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kirkieboy

heat the rear 3 adjusting screws they have some kind of crazy german tank loctite designed to withstand v2's
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Default RE: Buy a wheelie bar...

Changed the rear shock oil to Trinity 80 wt and the front to Trinity 55 wt. Does not pop a wheelie anymore and also does not roll over on making a tight turn, even on a slope.
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Default RE: Buy a wheelie bar...

I use this one off e-bay and it seems to work well. I have bent it back after a few bad landings and it still serves its purpose.

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