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andyaus wrote:

what are the wire bits that go to the suspension arms for?

Hey, well the manual describes them as a "Radius Arm" but I think of them a Stabilizing Arm Basically it's there to tension the suspension arms and to stop them snapping off when you hit something with any force

Why are they not on modern rc's Basically they are, they are just built in to the design of the swing arm with their larger lattice shape.

zephyrin wrote:

what are the wire bits that go to the suspension arms for?

These bits?




Tamiya calls them "radius arms" - properly adjusted, they take up the slack in the suspension arms, step screws & suspension stays ... they also provide some protection to the suspension arms in case of impact - they can't bend so far, so are less likely to snap.




edit - if I hadn't fiddled around with the photo I'd have beat andy to it

Jonny wrote:

edit - if I hadn't fiddled around with the photo I'd have beat andy to it

ooooh snap

They are just the shocks of the brat and frog

Jonny wrote:

Tamiya calls them "radius arms"...

cool thanks for the info

Oh these are a very secret pressy to me

Very fun to drive strictly stock but the rear suspension is too soft and need a small skid to protect the gear case
Maybe some sparckles with a steel skid

Titanium sparkles best.

And end like the Martin's helico