Tamiya Era 778 Posted October 24, 2011 OUCH! That is what happens when a rear dog-bone slips out. At least that's what happened to my C3 part when I used shocks that were too long in the back on my Vanquish. The dog-bone got wedged on the inside wheel the first time I made a hard turn... DOH! Dang Kyosho gold shocks. Good thing those C-parts aren't $90 a set any more... As for the step screws, you can still make due with some black steel ones from the Avante of course. Thats why i kick out the drive shaft and the wheel axes from all my cars and replace them with ( 50350- Avante universal shaft ).... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 24, 2011 OUCH! That is what happens when a rear dog-bone slips out. At least that's what happened to my C3 part when I used shocks that were too long in the back on my Vanquish. The dog-bone got wedged on the inside wheel the first time I made a hard turn... DOH! Dang Kyosho gold shocks. Good thing those C-parts aren't $90 a set any more... As for the step screws, you can still make due with some black steel ones from the Avante of course. Cool, are the ones in the Avante 2011 link pin bag correct then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted October 24, 2011 i think , they will fit... So what tires u r going to use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 24, 2011 So what tires u r going to use? Not sure yet, rear wheels are here, just waiting for fronts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94eg! 834 Posted October 24, 2011 Cool, are the ones in the Avante 2011 link pin bag correct then? Yup. Called out in the 2011 manual as BL2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 25, 2011 Yup. Called out in the 2011 manual as BL2. Thanks for the confirmation, just ordered from JC-RC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya4wdfanatic 0 Posted October 25, 2011 this resto is fab! really opened my eyes to what you can do. there's an egress fs on ebay uk at the mo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 25, 2011 this resto is fab! really opened my eyes to what you can do. there's an egress fs on ebay uk at the mo Cheers, I've seen the purple ebay one, it's yours I assume? Might be mine soon if the price is right lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 25, 2011 Just arrived today, front Avante lightweight wheels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted October 25, 2011 yeaaaa,, always my Fav. wheels so where did u reach now??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 25, 2011 yeaaaa,, always my Fav. wheels so where did u reach now??? Still at the same position, will work on it today if I can, waiting for the screws required to complete the rear end, so I will get cracking with the front end and refurb the rear wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted October 25, 2011 Still at the same position, will work on it today if I can, waiting for the screws required to complete the rear end, so I will get cracking with the front end and refurb the rear wheels. great man,,,,so u have ordered Titanium set? well, i am planning to buy some for just in case,,,,cos as u know they are vintage and the new Titanium looks ugly with this hex shape.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 25, 2011 No I've not bought a Titainium set, that would end in divorce if wifey found out I've ordered Avante 2011 replacements for the odd screw I'm missing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted October 25, 2011 No I've not bought a Titainium set, that would end in divorce if wifey found out I've ordered Avante 2011 replacements for the odd screw I'm missing. looooooool...hehehe u know i have plenty of screws ( new + used ), and since all my cars r set with titanium screws,,,these screws are kept alone. lool well, i would be happy to , lets say: to give them to u rather than saying selling them cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 25, 2011 looooooool...heheheu know i have plenty of screws ( new + used ), and since all my cars r set with titanium screws,,,these screws are kept alone. lool well, i would be happy to , lets say: to give them to u rather than saying selling them cheers Cheers , I've already ordered the ones I need, but will give you a shout if I get stuck during the rebuild Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted October 25, 2011 Cheers , I've already ordered the ones I need, but will give you a shout if I get stuck during the rebuild mooost welcome mate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 26, 2011 Rebuilt the front end, seems to be a few more "modifications" in terms of screw use! BA7 & BH6 on the uprights have been replaced. Also missing an SC1 so I've had to bodge that until I can track down some spares. Front Hi-Cap dampers are now fitted. Drivetrain complete and Dynatech 01R (stolen from another model lol) and 18T pinion fitted as per the manual. Again, few screws missing from this kit but they'll all be replaced as i go along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted October 26, 2011 Actually I've got two soft sets, a medium and a hard set left over but they're 20,000 km's away from me in New Zealand I'm afraid... I'm in Netherlands at the moment. hi mate,,, i am trying to PM u, but ur inbox is full Looooool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 26, 2011 Still not sure if I should paint the wheels black like the originals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted October 26, 2011 Rebuilt the front end, seems to be a few more "modifications" in terms of screw use!BA7 & BH6 on the uprights have been replaced. Also missing an SC1 so I've had to bodge that until I can track down some spares. Front Hi-Cap dampers are now fitted. Drivetrain complete and Dynatech 01R (stolen from another model lol) and 18T pinion fitted as per the manual. Again, few screws missing from this kit but they'll all be replaced as i go along. Ammmmmmmmaaaaaaaaaazing mate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted October 26, 2011 Still not sure if I should paint the wheels black like the originals Don't paint them.....,,,since they r brand new... well,,mmmmmmmmmm i have full set of the same wheels used, but in perfect condition,,,if i u r interested , PM me....then u can paint the used one, cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 26, 2011 Ammmmmmmmaaaaaaaaaazing mate... Cheers mate Don't paint them.....,,,since they r brand new...well,,mmmmmmmmmm i have full set of the same wheels used, but in perfect condition,,,if i u r interested , PM me....then u can paint the used one, cheers My rear wheels are used, and a bit discoloured, only the fronts are new. And white fronts are readily available so no great loss if I paint them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted October 26, 2011 Cheers mate My rear wheels are used, and a bit discoloured, only the fronts are new. And white fronts are readily available so no great loss if I paint them. ohh, so in this case, ok...try to color it with metalic black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez-li 1790 Posted October 27, 2011 ohh, so in this case, ok...try to color it with metalic black Yeah, Will need to sort tyres out too, rear hybrid spikes aren't very easy to come by! More to updates/pics to come today hopefully Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted October 27, 2011 Yeah, Will need to sort tyres out too, rear hybrid spikes aren't very easy to come by!More to updates/pics to come today hopefully waiting for the photos mate,,, why dont u use the ( stud spike tires )?,,,,they will look great on Egress with Black wheels also? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
