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Old 10-08-2007, 02:07 PM   #41
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i just got one , but it seems you need so many upgrades to make them worth while , are the axles worth it? has anyone run them stock with out ruining them?
That's a funny question. R/C Rock Crawling as you know it was built on stock TLT, and Clod axles!
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Old 10-08-2007, 02:14 PM   #42
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i just got one , but it seems you need so many upgrades to make them worth while , are the axles worth it? has anyone run them stock with out ruining them?

Well with todays technology with the brushless motors the power is just overkill IMO. Why have all that power when you know it's going to break things? I'll stick to my brushed for now, Maybe move up laterdown the road.
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Old 10-08-2007, 04:34 PM   #43
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TLT is to rc rock crawlers what Ozzy Osbourne is to heavy metal (of course Ozzy before the stupid TV show!)
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Old 10-08-2007, 05:30 PM   #44
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i have never bought an upgraded part except bearings.
All I did to mine were bearings and aluminum knuckles for the bling factor (polished them and everything). I ran the bushings for almost a year before I bought bearings. Like Grizzly said, reasonable driving and a properly adjusted slipper, no breakage.
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Old 10-08-2007, 07:16 PM   #45
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What the jerk? They won't ship to Canada. Will have to talk to the lhs about this.
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Old 10-08-2007, 07:25 PM   #46
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I got 2 on the way. Not sure if I want them or not, but I can always trade the axles later, I just couldnt miss them this go around, its cheaper now than it was buy buying by the case a few months ago.
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Old 10-08-2007, 09:58 PM   #47
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Of course I have to be broke now.... ugh!
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Old 10-09-2007, 12:09 PM   #48
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so are they making them agian oir did they hold out till now

The word I got From the dealer hotline was that Tamiya Japan found some in the warehouse and shipped them to Tamiya USA. So they're not making them, only selling off the leftovers...
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Old 10-09-2007, 01:20 PM   #49
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Who knows for sure what is going on.... I wouldnt be surprised if they are re-testing the waters with these. If they are paying any attention to the hobby, they would see what people are really using the axles for. I wouldnt be surprised if we see a Tamiya Rock Crawler that uses TLT axles. I wouldnt be surprised if it popped up in the near future. but who knows, that could just be wishful thinking. Only time will tell...
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Old 10-09-2007, 01:33 PM   #50
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If they were smart theyd drop the TLT and bring it back a wee bit more crawler ready, like the AX-10. I doubt it would be a bad idea...the AX-10's are selling, then again so did the TLTs.
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Old 10-10-2007, 01:49 PM   #51
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How long does it usually take them to deliver?
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Old 10-10-2007, 02:34 PM   #52
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Griz - on the axle upgrades...what would you do? Like most important?

I already have a AX-10 that will be my more comp style, want to keep the TLT base just for maybe scale or a bogger.
Bearings, and aluminum knuckles are the the first things I do. Personally I think the knuckles are the best upgrade. Steering is so much better.

After that if you have the money I'd go to CVD's, then aluminum axle C's.

I've only stripped one ring gear in a year between the two trucks I have. That was using a brushless motor with no slipper.
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Old 10-12-2007, 09:06 AM   #53
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if you notice in the description on tamiya's page there, they actually mention about just using the kit for JUST the axles...
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Old 10-12-2007, 09:16 AM   #54
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I ordered mine several days ago and havent heard anything yet. The charge from Tamiya is still in the pending charges on my CC, so Im kind of thinking they ran out before I got my order in....

EDIT: I lied, it finally went through.

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Old 10-12-2007, 11:07 AM   #55
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How long does it usually take them to deliver?
They ship UPS ground. I am lucky and I live in the same state as the warehouse. I got mine in two days.
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Old 10-12-2007, 02:50 PM   #56
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Got mine today!!

ohhh, and I am in WV
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Old 10-12-2007, 06:19 PM   #57
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The order details say mine shipped the 10th. Maybe it will show tomarrow
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so does mine
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Old 10-12-2007, 06:29 PM   #59
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On the site it says for the total delivery time (from ordering date to delivery) will take 6-10 days.
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On the site it says for the total delivery time (from ordering date to delivery) will take 6-10 days.
Remember they are coming UPS. It will be Monday!
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