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03-30-2009, 06:50 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho
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|  Downtown's Delrin Links Reviewed Here is a review of Downtown’s Delrin links (1 = poopoo; 2 = ok, I can make it work; 3 = It is what I expected; 4 = Wow, slick; 5 = Yeah baby, YEAH!) Downtown was kind enough to give a full set of these to us military-types. The only thing needed is a set of Revo Ball ends (#5347). I have put these on my AX10, but work on just about any 2.2. Packaging and Parts: 3 Simple and to the point, as requested, I received a set of straight links and a set of bent links. It was not marked on the package what kind of ball ends to use. Fit and Finish: 5 The first thing I noticed was the 4mm set screws (stock Axial uses 3mm). The second was how much thicker the Delrin was compared to the stock aluminum. Setup: 5 The Revo ball ends fit perfectly. Once I had the links together I was a little worried about them fitting on my AX10 without binding, or having to come up with a work-around from my current setup, but they are a direct fit. They add about 1/4" to the overall length. I don't think I'll be breaking ball ends any more. On the rocks: 5 These links have to be one of the best upgrades I have gotten for my Axial. They look good, fit good, and really beef up the suspension. They effortlessly slide over the rocks, no hang-ups and no binding. Overall, I give them a 4.5, the 0.5 was removed for nothing saying what ball ends to use on the packaging; I don’t think anything is perfect and had to dig to find a negative comment. I did email Downtown asking which ones to use, he promptly responded. Downtown’s Links are the poo, if you get a set you won’t be disappointed. Here is what I received after I put the Revo ball ends on (sans packaging):  Downtown's Links VS Stock links  Stock links on my AX10 (was doing some work on the tranny too)  Downtown's Links installed:  |
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03-30-2009, 06:53 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA
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Now give us a Review in a Few Months of beating....  |
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03-30-2009, 07:15 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: El Cajon San Diego
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I've been beating my rig and everything else is wearing out but my Downtown links. Those fatties are strong and have eons of skid time before wearing out. I got my links with the intention of using revo ends so personally, I give them a 5 outta 5 all around.
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03-30-2009, 08:05 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alpine,CA
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Same. Downtown's stuff just flat out WORKS and LAST's.... No broken links here  | |
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03-30-2009, 08:35 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Marcos
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E-hills broke one yesterday
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03-30-2009, 09:05 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alpine,CA
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Annnd im pretty sure it was one of the first sets and had a Blem in it.
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03-30-2009, 09:13 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: El Cajon San Diego
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 He sit on it?  | |
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03-30-2009, 09:16 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Marcos
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03-30-2009, 09:19 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alpine,CA
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Um, I wasnt bullshitting. I know that nabil had one of Downtown's first sets and some of them had a blem in the bend, A potential weak spot. My first set did and i never broke one. Was a potential weak spot and we all knew it. But seeing how that was on about... oh 3 sets its not really an issue anymore Downtown's links won midwest | |
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03-30-2009, 09:19 PM
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| Quarry Creeper   Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the edge
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Guys.. Thanks a lot for the cool pics and review. Carver.. and other 'skeptical' types.. Its just plastic.. YES it breaks, Beat on the stuff hard enough like e-hills and Myself And many others do, AND YES THEY WILL BREAK.. Big deal.. give me an r/c car that I cant break, and I'll show you the $$$$$. Last edited by downtown; 03-30-2009 at 09:46 PM. |
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03-30-2009, 09:34 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Marcos
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com'on cheese and rice i wasn't being skeptical i was trying to be freakin funny!  | |
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03-30-2009, 09:44 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the edge
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| Just checkin..sometimes your posts can be read either way..I know we good. And I had Cheese and rice for dinner |
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03-30-2009, 09:48 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Marcos
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Oh well, don't need to get all pissy then? | |
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03-30-2009, 09:48 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Marcos
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wait I forgot these |
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03-30-2009, 09:53 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Marcos
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03-30-2009, 09:56 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Marcos
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oh yeah |
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03-30-2009, 09:57 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the edge
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Actually, YEAH, he has a hand in making a lot of stuff with me..  But as far as e-hills having Blems, Im pretty sure I gave him a good set... But.. YES ray uses Blems. Someone has to |
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03-30-2009, 09:58 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Marcos
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Ha HA HA! Too bad for Deizel he might break next comp! |
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03-30-2009, 10:00 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: looking for that perfect setup
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03-30-2009, 10:07 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alpine,CA
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Nah, Only thing i'll be breaking is The champagne bottle open when i smoke your ass with a pink car Anyways, Greatscott, sorry for the trainwreck. Great job on the review! Last edited by DiEzel; 03-30-2009 at 10:18 PM. | |
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