Dnano Bearings

[Tsal]

Buying bearings individually yes, but you are not looking in the right place. There are 10 packs for 8.99 thats 10 bearings for 8.99. So for the fronts and rears total would be less than 20 bucks for 20 bearings.

[MRB1GG]

Can you post a dirtect link I loolked all over but couldn't find it ....thanks

[Tsal]

When you enter in the bearing size it takes you to a selection page to choose which bearing you want. If you scroll down you will see RC 10 pack for 8.99. Click on it then you can add it to your cart. You will need to do this for both bearing sizes, but I will try to get the link for ya.

[Tsal]

http://bocabearings.com/main1.aspx?p=quicksearchbearing

The link doesn't connect to the bearing just the seach function. You'll find it. After you search for the size it's the second one down.

[MRB1GG]

Originally Posted by Tsal

http://bocabearings.com/main1.aspx?p=quicksearchbearing

The link doesn't connect to the bearing just the seach function. You'll find it. After you search for the size it's the second one down.

hey i still cant find it can you post the part numbers so i can search for them that way thanks

[SiRay6]

Thanks for sharing bro! I got the front bearings fine in the search...can you double check my part numbers?

Front bearings with OD: 4 W: 1.2 ID: 1.5
part #99MR681-XC-X10

Rear bearings i couldn't find the 10 pack? When i input OD: 6 W: 2.5 ID: 1.5

Two items appeared: Part# MR601-X and SMR601-X

There was no RC 10 pack option? Can you confirm the rear bearings please?

I have a few sets of Kyosho bearings so maybe I'm going to test these back to back?

Thanks again!

-Ray

[SiRay6]

Could the Rear bearing dimensions be this?

OD: 6 W: 2.5 ID: 3

There seems to be 2 types of bearings for the Dnanos...the expensive ones that another poster listed were for Ceramic and the bearings the Original Poster mentions is the "econo" bearings.

I wonder which is more comparable to Kyosho ball bearings?

-Ray

[Tsal]

Ray the sizes that I listed are correct the rear is 6x2.5x2 . They might be out of stock in those. I would say that the Kyosho bearings are economy bearings definetly not ceramic.

[edhchoe]

No matter what happens get the ceramic ones. My car just rolls off the table with the pinion gear out if the table is even slightly tilted. Other three cars with regular bearings don't do that. Only my Corvette with ceramic bearings will. I am a believer in ceramic bearings. they are worth the price.

[SiRay6]

Originally Posted by Tsal

Ray the sizes that I listed are correct the rear is 6x2.5x2 . They might be out of stock in those. I would say that the Kyosho bearings are economy bearings definetly not ceramic.

Thanks

-Ray

[Tsal]

Ray they have the bearings in stock. You entered the wrong size 1.5 when it should be 2

[Tsal]

Originally Posted by edhchoe

No matter what happens get the ceramic ones. My car just rolls off the table with the pinion gear out if the table is even slightly tilted. Other three cars with regular bearings don't do that. Only my Corvette with ceramic bearings will. I am a believer in ceramic bearings. they are worth the price.

Ceramic bearings in a Dnano is a waste of money. Even if your a hardcore racer the difference is pretty much nothing and if you just running your car on your private track why even bother at all. Any car will roll with no motor in it. Thats not a justifier to spend all that $$$, but this is just my opinion I mean no foul.

[MrNanoTrax]

Originally Posted by Tsal

Even if your a hardcore racer the difference is pretty much nothing.

i'm a hardcore racer... the ceramic makes a huge difference in dnano. i just think you're on a low budget and can't afford the best option parts for your car. there's nothing wrong with that, if your pockets aint deep, u gotta go cheap.... but don't expect others to follow your lead when quite honestly, if you're willing to spend the money on what 'hardcore racers' have tested and proved, then you don't have to go thru headaches to search for 'bargains' that ultimately won't give you top performance.

i'm not speculating... i've been racing, tuning, testing dnano for ~18 months now almost daily. its a small car, but all the little parts make a huge difference collectively - take my word for it.

re: all kyosho bearings are NOT ceramic, XP rear bearings are ceramic, front are steel.

[Tsal]

You have the right to your opinion, but I would say half the people that own Dnano's run them at home by themselves. Yes you have access to everything because your a shop owner and your testing everything you can get your hands on and you want to sell products. As far as my budget is concerened I can afford to buy anything I want, but why spend the money for nothing just to say I have this on my car. This is just my opinion. This is mainly in part why Dnano's are not popular in the US. Kyosho produces a product that is very limited and yet very expensive for what it is. The funny thing is you spend top dollar on those ceramic bearings and they are sealed so you cannot even clean them properly. Go figure...

[MrNanoTrax]

Originally Posted by Tsal

You have the right to your opinion, but I would say half the people that own Dnano's run them at home by themselves.

ummm... i think YOU were the one that made a reference to 'hardcore racers' so, i just gave you a hardcore racer's opinion. if you're just running it at home, and don't care about performance, use the Kyosho (or ABEC35) bearings... they come in an easy to buy set and you don't waste money hoping you got the right thing.

Originally Posted by Tsal

but why spend the money for nothing just to say I have this on my car. This is just my opinion.

if you feel that's what installing ceramic does for you, you're right, that's your opinion but the FACT is that ceramic is a better material for the application than steel. if you're going to give advice or recommendations to the guys enjoying this forum, just know what you're talking about. that's all anyone expects... JMHO.

Originally Posted by Tsal

This is mainly in part why Dnano's are not popular in the US. Kyosho produces a product that is very limited and yet very expensive for what it is.

would you say an iphone is too expensive? its JUST a phone, right? if you don't understand what went into the technology or why its ground breaking, then that's your shortcoming, not others who do appreciate it. why be negative about it?

Originally Posted by Tsal

The funny thing is you spend top dollar on those ceramic bearings and they are sealed so you cannot even clean them properly. Go figure...

isn't that the point of a 'sealed' anything? not having to clean it?