12-28-2003, 04:01 PM
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TinyRC Pro
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Harpursville, NY
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metal U-joints
i was wondering why the people at XMODS go off and make such a vital part as a U joint out of plastic. (seeing how i just ripped one apart w/ the torque of my spinbrush motor) so i was wondering if there was anyone interested in machining some aluminium ones for me (i dont wanna hand fabricate such a precise part) ill pay for everything if someone can do it. email me at blackhawk@echoes.net
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-Toyota Supra
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-med springs in front
-stiff springs in rear
-4.5 tie rod
-wheel upgrade:
1. racing set (soft treads)
2. drifting set (hard slicks in rear, hard treads in front)
-metal bearings
-top secret motor
-IC-3 batteries
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12-29-2003, 03:20 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: San Jose
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i see post of them breaking, but i put some in my neomag powered minix (way too much torque) and they are holdin up fine. i have ran it front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, and 4wd with no problem. i have tried to see what their limit is with launching as hard as i can (with anti punch) and breaking hard (abs equiped) and they show no damage. but metal ones would be nice to see still. especially after this thing goes all out rally ;p
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mini cooperS (bmw) mini-x
novak xxl receiver
lrp quantum micro esc
hpi micro mod
5 2/3a zapped cells
novak 10v 4700u power cap
xmod suspension
xmod wheels and tire upgrade
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12-29-2003, 05:09 PM
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TinyRC PRO Modder
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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Yes I need them also !!!!
I have made the axel's out of metal just not the Joints it would cost me to much for all the foundgry equiptment Here's some Pics of my axels 
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12-29-2003, 05:10 PM
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TinyRC PRO Modder
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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one more Pic
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12-29-2003, 05:14 PM
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mini-eX-Driver
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: San Jose
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where is the rest though. i dont realy need the hub to be metal, i would like to see the little elbow joint part (closer to the wheel)metal. that is the weakest part of the system.
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soon to be
mini cooperS (bmw) mini-x
novak xxl receiver
lrp quantum micro esc
hpi micro mod
5 2/3a zapped cells
novak 10v 4700u power cap
xmod suspension
xmod wheels and tire upgrade
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01-07-2004, 12:48 PM
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TinyRC Pro
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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hello,
i have been working on just your broblem. i think that aluminum will work fine. the proto type is in this material. i am a machinist with access to machining centers and nothing aginst you 3series takumi but hand grinding is not the answer. cnc is. i will have some pics soon. if you need to see my work look here for some wheels i made.
Last edited by craftsman; 01-07-2004 at 12:58 PM.
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01-07-2004, 03:30 PM
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mini-eX-Driver
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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i agree, i would never hand grind those parts
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soon to be
mini cooperS (bmw) mini-x
novak xxl receiver
lrp quantum micro esc
hpi micro mod
5 2/3a zapped cells
novak 10v 4700u power cap
xmod suspension
xmod wheels and tire upgrade
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01-07-2004, 09:24 PM
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**The Assissin**
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Montana
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Well, at least hes trying. thats more than i have done.
I wouldnt even have attempted that.
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01-27-2004, 12:13 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Bay Area
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I need those metal joint cups!
Anyone need any of these? I got this when I ordered 2 left joint cups and 1 center joint cup.
I got 1 left joint cup and these...
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RSX...FWD..soft tread F & hard tread R tires..gloss black skyline wheels..crystal clear headlights..euro taillights..4.5 tie rod..lights..red suspension arms..red springs..alloy nuts
white Supra...RWD..doubled rear stock tires..white 5 spoke wheels(from 1st RS upgrade)..lowered..st.2 drift..lights..alloy nuts
350Z...Supra wheels..chrome exhaust tips..lowered..lights..lifted rear with spacers for leveled stance..alloy nuts..body match painted supra wheels
black Skyline...AWD..RSX wheels..lowered..all orange painted silvers..st.2 drift..lights..yellow springs..alloy nuts
67' Camaro...lights..reversed rear wheels..alloy nuts
NSX..RSX wheels..smoked headlight housing..lights..alloy nuts
black Civic...lights..lowered..Skyline clip..black Supra wheels
yellow Skyline, outdoor car..LITHS..AWD - front LSD & locked rear..drift tires or hard tires..dipped 9T st. 2 motor..black chassis, rear upper deck & motor holders..yellow springs...rear monoshock..F&R alloy cups, shafts, and knuckles
F150 mods include fets, 7.4V liths, st1 motor with stock gearing, F&R gpm diffs monster tires, bearings, lift kit and 4WD.
silver Supra on evo chassis, liths, AWD, lowering kit, wide rear stance, st2, bearings, 1.5 TR, F&R gpm knuckles
G35 rolling chassis
H2 rolling chassis
Cobra,rolling chassis
red Supra SOLD
65' Mustang...SOLD
Corvette... SOLD
WRX...SOLD
blue Civic...SOLD
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01-28-2004, 08:51 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Bay Area
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as of today 2 of my cars are down b/c of the left cup joints.
craftsman, can you cell me some?
In the meantime, I'm going to buy 4 left joint cups.
Update:
left cup joints are on backorder, 2-3 weeks.
I need to try to make my own.
The bright side it...I only need to make 2.
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RSX...FWD..soft tread F & hard tread R tires..gloss black skyline wheels..crystal clear headlights..euro taillights..4.5 tie rod..lights..red suspension arms..red springs..alloy nuts
white Supra...RWD..doubled rear stock tires..white 5 spoke wheels(from 1st RS upgrade)..lowered..st.2 drift..lights..alloy nuts
350Z...Supra wheels..chrome exhaust tips..lowered..lights..lifted rear with spacers for leveled stance..alloy nuts..body match painted supra wheels
black Skyline...AWD..RSX wheels..lowered..all orange painted silvers..st.2 drift..lights..yellow springs..alloy nuts
67' Camaro...lights..reversed rear wheels..alloy nuts
NSX..RSX wheels..smoked headlight housing..lights..alloy nuts
black Civic...lights..lowered..Skyline clip..black Supra wheels
yellow Skyline, outdoor car..LITHS..AWD - front LSD & locked rear..drift tires or hard tires..dipped 9T st. 2 motor..black chassis, rear upper deck & motor holders..yellow springs...rear monoshock..F&R alloy cups, shafts, and knuckles
F150 mods include fets, 7.4V liths, st1 motor with stock gearing, F&R gpm diffs monster tires, bearings, lift kit and 4WD.
silver Supra on evo chassis, liths, AWD, lowering kit, wide rear stance, st2, bearings, 1.5 TR, F&R gpm knuckles
G35 rolling chassis
H2 rolling chassis
Cobra,rolling chassis
red Supra SOLD
65' Mustang...SOLD
Corvette... SOLD
WRX...SOLD
blue Civic...SOLD
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01-29-2004, 04:09 PM
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Happiness is a warm gun..
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Craftsman I'm am definitely interested. A lot of people need these so good luck keeping up with demand!
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02-04-2004, 01:09 AM
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craftsman?
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RSX...FWD..soft tread F & hard tread R tires..gloss black skyline wheels..crystal clear headlights..euro taillights..4.5 tie rod..lights..red suspension arms..red springs..alloy nuts
white Supra...RWD..doubled rear stock tires..white 5 spoke wheels(from 1st RS upgrade)..lowered..st.2 drift..lights..alloy nuts
350Z...Supra wheels..chrome exhaust tips..lowered..lights..lifted rear with spacers for leveled stance..alloy nuts..body match painted supra wheels
black Skyline...AWD..RSX wheels..lowered..all orange painted silvers..st.2 drift..lights..yellow springs..alloy nuts
67' Camaro...lights..reversed rear wheels..alloy nuts
NSX..RSX wheels..smoked headlight housing..lights..alloy nuts
black Civic...lights..lowered..Skyline clip..black Supra wheels
yellow Skyline, outdoor car..LITHS..AWD - front LSD & locked rear..drift tires or hard tires..dipped 9T st. 2 motor..black chassis, rear upper deck & motor holders..yellow springs...rear monoshock..F&R alloy cups, shafts, and knuckles
F150 mods include fets, 7.4V liths, st1 motor with stock gearing, F&R gpm diffs monster tires, bearings, lift kit and 4WD.
silver Supra on evo chassis, liths, AWD, lowering kit, wide rear stance, st2, bearings, 1.5 TR, F&R gpm knuckles
G35 rolling chassis
H2 rolling chassis
Cobra,rolling chassis
red Supra SOLD
65' Mustang...SOLD
Corvette... SOLD
WRX...SOLD
blue Civic...SOLD
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02-04-2004, 02:35 AM
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Happiness is a warm gun..
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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Originally posted by craftsman
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His user name is craftsman, what would you like me to refer to him as?
I really would like some of these metal shafts when you get them made sir.
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02-04-2004, 12:02 PM
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**The Assissin**
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Montana
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I dont think he means why are you calling him craftsman. he is asking craftsman where he is? why no response? kinda like......HELLO????? CRAFTSMAN???????YOU THERE?????????
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02-04-2004, 04:54 PM
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I Shall Return!
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Chicago
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hey 3series takumi, whats this antipunch and abs you speak of?
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