LST upgrade kit worth it?
11-27-2006, 01:32 AM
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LST upgrade kit worth it?
Hi, I have a LST1 and I race it, so far it has been great, but now I am thinking of getting the LST upgrade kit to make it to the LST2 standars, I was wondering if it really worth the $140. my truck already have rpm arms all around alum diff covers. secondary gear cover and 23mm pro-line adapter with with dish wheels and crime figthers. so does it really makes a diference? thanks in advance [link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0014]heres a link [/link]
11-27-2006, 02:53 AM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
If you have not problems with breaking parts (knuckles or driveshafts) it is not needed.
i had this problem so i m buying it now
. And it is needed to do some upgrades that i want to do.
CYA
i had this problem so i m buying it now
. And it is needed to do some upgrades that i want to do.CYA
11-27-2006, 10:34 PM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
The Up-Grade Kit is worth the Money, If you want to Keep your RPM Arms...You Could just Buy the LST2 Parts ya Need to Up-Grade from an E-Bay Chop Shop,And get the RPM Adapter Kit....Or make your own spacers......
11-28-2006, 02:36 AM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
No performance changes just stronger than stock. It sounds to me like you don't need all the parts in the kit so it may be better to get the parts you need by them selves.
11-29-2006, 03:09 PM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
yeah I was thinking of doing that but, for installing the lst2 knucles and carriers do I need larger bearings? or cau they work with stock cvds? or with pro line 23mm adapters?
11-29-2006, 05:06 PM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
Aftershock LST CVD vs LST2...
LST2 CVD pins are captured by this large bearing.
LST2 axles are 8mm like a 1/8 scale buggy..
LST1/Aftershock upper a-arms vs LST2
LST1/Aftershock hex pin compared to LST2
LST1/Aftershock rear carrier compared to LST2
LST1/Aftershock axles compared...
Rear wheel of my LST2 after it was ran over by a 1:1 Tacoma..
Replaced Tires and wheels and completed a full race program when I got home I checked it out further (night racing or I would have noticed this)
It filed the rear carrier down on the pavement when the wheel was crush, no LST parts failed...
LST2 CVD pins are captured by this large bearing.
LST2 axles are 8mm like a 1/8 scale buggy..
LST1/Aftershock upper a-arms vs LST2
LST1/Aftershock hex pin compared to LST2
LST1/Aftershock rear carrier compared to LST2
LST1/Aftershock axles compared...
Rear wheel of my LST2 after it was ran over by a 1:1 Tacoma..
Replaced Tires and wheels and completed a full race program when I got home I checked it out further (night racing or I would have noticed this)
It filed the rear carrier down on the pavement when the wheel was crush, no LST parts failed...
11-29-2006, 08:40 PM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
WOW, thank you so much, I am very impressed by the comparation pics, and also impress that a 1:1 truck ran over your lst tire and nothing broke, I would probably be very pissed with the tacoma driver to start looking for broken parts
11-29-2006, 10:18 PM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
It was totally my fault. I arrived late to the race program and was throwing a quick tune on my rig in the parking lot of a car wash, next to the track. I had just enough time to swap out tire and wheels and race. My first qual started five minutes after it happened. When you are in public places with your R/C it is your responsibility to avoid kids and 1:1's. I am sure the guy in the truck did not even know he hit me.
11-29-2006, 10:32 PM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
The pics are very helpful. I have a new Aftershock coming in this Friday and I know I really see what the differance is. I might want to eventurally put the upgrade kit on. For now I will run the truck as is and go from their. I'm not very hard on my stuff so more than likley the stock setup would be fine. Can't wait to get the truck and start running it.
11-29-2006, 10:51 PM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
I was winning races and having a blast with my LST1, it's just nice to know you have a factory upgrade path if you need it. I wish they had the Aftershock back when I was wasting good money on a Tmaxx 2.5.........................years ago.
11-30-2006, 12:25 AM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
actually you were lucky to get away with only a wheel broken
so your panther tires do not wear out if you run them on the road?
so your panther tires do not wear out if you run them on the road?
11-30-2006, 10:02 PM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
minus motor, pipe, transmition ( lst2 have reverse and HI/LOW gears) and radio, because the lst 2 have a fm digital radio the JR XS3
11-30-2006, 10:55 PM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
ORIGINAL: Racing T
minus motor, pipe, transmition ( lst2 have reverse and HI/LOW gears) and radio, because the lst 2 have a fm digital radio the JR XS3
minus motor, pipe, transmition ( lst2 have reverse and HI/LOW gears) and radio, because the lst 2 have a fm digital radio the JR XS3
11-30-2006, 10:57 PM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
ORIGINAL: Racing T
minus motor, pipe, transmition ( lst2 have reverse and HI/LOW gears) and radio, because the lst 2 have a fm digital radio the JR XS3
minus motor, pipe, transmition ( lst2 have reverse and HI/LOW gears) and radio, because the lst 2 have a fm digital radio the JR XS3
11-30-2006, 10:58 PM
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
yeah and you really dont need the hi/low tranny unless your doing some crawling or pulling or climbing, and reverse if you are to lassy to walk to your truck when its stock somewhere, lol
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RE: LST upgrade kit worth it?
wow that trucks are the same, other that the shocks and engine! actually in the first pic i thought the LST was the LST2 because it looked more new to me, nice pics! thanks!