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Structural

----Stersman's Tail Boom----
-Lowers Weight
-Reduces Resistance
-Improves Wind Handling
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PM: Stersman
E-Mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.boomtownhobbies.com
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----Stersman's Skids----
-Improves Durability
-Absorbs Impact
-Prevents Bouncing
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PM: Stersman
E-Mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.boomtownhobbies.com
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----Assorted E-Flight Bodies-----
-Improves Look
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URL: http://www.e-fliterc.com/
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----Dimension Engineering EasyLights-----
-Makes a Great Searchlight
-Improves Looks
-Fly in The Dark
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EasyLights: ~$15.00
URL: http://www.dimensionengineering.com/EasyLights.htm
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----LiGlow V2 Light Kit-----
-Realistic Strobing Navigation Lights
-Improves Looks
-Fly in The Dark
-LiPO Low Voltage Alarm
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LiGlow V2 (Partially Assembled): ~$40.00
LiGlow V2 (Fully Assembled): ~$50.00
URL: http://www.tjtrc.com/LiPoV2.html
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Motor

----Dynam Vortex Motors----
-Increases Power
-Decreases Noise
-Decreases Temperature
-Decreases Battery Drain
-Cost Less
-May Require Break in
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VTX-018 (Both Motors): ~$8.00
URL: http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=A1972394
URL: http://www.slickzero.com/Merchant2/m..._Code=VTXParts
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----Xtreme Production's E-Sky Lama Bearing Motors----
-Increases Power with Silver Brushes (Optional)
-Decreases Noise
-Decreases Temperature
-Decreases Battery Drain
-Last Far Longer Than Stock or Vortex
-Cost Considerably More
-User Replacable / Exchangable Brushes
-Silver Brushes Option for 30% More Torque
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ESL-001 (Left Motor): ~$16.00
ESL-002 (Right Motor): ~$16.00
URL: http://www.miracle-mart.com/store/in...edc33aa40737bd
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----Main Motor Heatsink----
-Improves Looks
-Lowers Motor Temperature
-Lengthens Motor Life
-Extra Weight
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EFLH1208: ~$4.00
URL: http://www.e-fliterc.com/
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Radio

----Spektrum DX7 Transmitter----
-Control 4-in-1's 6th Channel
-Substantially More Range
-Programmable Mixing
-Expensive
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SPM2712-250: ~$350.00
URL: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=SPM2710
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Mechanical

----Micro Heli Aluminum Swahplate----
-Improved Looks
-More Durability
-Extra Weight
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MH-CX012: ~$27.00
URL: http://www.microheli.com/mhshop/inde...0be8692c9ed46f
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----Micro Heli Aluminum Lower Head----
-Improved Looks
-More Durability
-Extra Weight
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MH-CX002LHB: ~$25.00
URL: http://www.microheli.com/mhshop/inde...0be8692c9ed46f
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----Micro Heli Aluminum Upper Head----
-Improved Looks
-More Durability
-Extra Weight
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MH-CX065: ~$20.00
URL: http://www.microheli.com/mhshop/inde...0be8692c9ed46f
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----Micro Heli Aluminum Blade Grips----
-Looks Awesome!!
-Extra Weight
-Fly Like Crap Unless Properly Modified
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MH-CX002BG1 (Lower): ~$30.00
MH-CX002BG2 (Upper): ~$30.00
URL: http://www.microheli.com/mhshop/inde...0be8692c9ed46f
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----Micro Heli Aluminum Bearing Housing----
-Improved Looks
-More Durability
-Extra Weight
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MH-CX027: ~$6.00
URL: http://www.microheli.com/mhshop/inde...0be8692c9ed46f
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----E-Flight Aluminum Upgrades----
-Same as MicroHeli
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URL: http://www.e-fliterc.com/
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----Dynam Vortex Shafts-----
-Decreases Blade Clacks
-Cost Less
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VTX-003 (Inner): ~$5.50
VTX-004 (Outer): ~$3.50
URL: http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=A1972394
URL: http://www.slickzero.com/Merchant2/m..._Code=VTXParts
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----Dynam Vortex Flybar----
-Increases Power
-Decreases Noise
-Improves Response
-Costs Less
-Adjustable Weights
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VTX-002: ~$3.00
URL: http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=A1972394
URL: http://www.slickzero.com/Merchant2/m..._Code=VTXParts
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----Hirobo Lama XRB Flybar Paddles----
*Remove Paddles from Flybar. Add Them to Stock Flybar*
-Improved Looks
-Better Responsivness
-Improved Stability
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0301038: ~$9.00
URL: http://www.helihobby.com/html/LAMAXRB1.html
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Power

----Mega Power 15C 850MaH Blade CX 2-Cell 7.4v LiPO----
*Recommended Battery*
-Larger Capacity
-Fits Stock Battery Mount
-Fits Stock Charger
-Costs Less Than Stock
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MP850152STK (Fits Stock Charger): ~$17.00
MP850152 (Won't Fit Stock Charger): ~$17.00
URL: http://www.helidirect.com/product_in...oducts_id=2108
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----DN Power 10C 900MaH Blade CX 2-Cell 7.4v LiPO----
-Larger Capacity
-Fits Stock Battery Mount
-May or May Not Fit Stock Charger
-Costs Less Than Mega Power
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DNP10C9002S: ~$16.00
URL: http://www.readyheli.com/DN_Power_2S...np10c9002s.htm
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----Any 3-Cell 11.1v LiPO----
-Larger Capacity
-Substantially More Power
-Won't Fit Stock Battery Mount
-May Fit Stock Charger
-Costs More
-Decreases Motor Life
-May or May Not Smoke 4-in-1
-Motor Heatsink Necessary
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----FMA Direct CellPro 4S Balance Charger----
-Safely Charges Batteries in 50 min vs 2 hours
-Can Charge Pack Immediatly After Discharge (No cooling needed)
-Can Restore Overdischarged Packs
-Idiot Proof Automatic Charging Method
-Requires E-Flight Node Adaptor or Battery Pack Balance Node Change
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LIPOCH4S03: ~60.00
LIPOCH4S03-A123 (A123 Compatible): ~65.00
URL: http://www.fmadirect.com/
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***Note that This Guide is Frequently Updated***

Authors
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-NeilT6

Special Thanks
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-makatron
-bulls
-bigbore
-heyok