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05-23-2009, 10:24 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami
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|  Anyone seen these portals before?
The price looks good, I wonder if they hold up? http://www.stellamodels.net/catalog/...oducts_id=3947 |
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05-23-2009, 02:54 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Belgium
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| Anyone seen these portals before?
Hey, I'm new ! I already ordered several times with Stellamodels (2) and RC-Mart (3) from Hong Kong. I had no problem at all, within 2 weeks everything was ready at the postoffice. If you have any questions, they answer within 48 hours. The prices are rearly great.  |
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05-24-2009, 02:07 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SWEDEN
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Ooh , that looks intresting. Might have to order a set of them and try them out.
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05-25-2009, 10:31 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia
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I have a long order history with stellamodels, they're very good. As for the knuckles I always wondered why they didn't make the CR01 with hub reductors from the very begginning. Or all crawlers for that matter. That is a very nice way to gain clearance under the axles. The only problem I see with 3racing products is that some of their parts are hit and miss quality wise. I had tried them in the past and found serious problems. Perhaps they have improved but at that price I am really interested what the quality is for such intricate parts which also need to be a very accurate fit too, to work properly. |
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05-26-2009, 11:34 PM
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| Who's your Daddy-0! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Augusta
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They are $53 each  How is that a good price? I think you guys overlooked that part! Your looking at $212+shipping And they are made by 3R. Looks like Blue is the only color as well, that sucks! If they were $53 for 2 and came in black or chrome I would give them a shot and give ya some feedback. I think I will give RC4WD new ones a shot...
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05-27-2009, 03:10 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SWEDEN
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I highly doubt they are 53$ each. Its 53$ for 4 of them as i understand.
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05-27-2009, 03:35 AM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Secret Crawl Location Deep In England
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says $53 and shows a pic of four. Id say that is a good price.
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05-27-2009, 04:20 AM
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| I joined the Band! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucky
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05-27-2009, 08:12 AM
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| Ex Nor-CalRCRC slave   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Mateo, CA.
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I believe that price is for a pair. They are making them for the AX10 also, and show a price of $75. If they were 75 each, no one would buy them.
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06-05-2009, 12:16 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Louis (High Ridge)
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well I just ordered a set for a scale build so i'll see what happens.
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06-07-2009, 05:13 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Belgium
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Hallo, You should have a look at RC-Mart also from Hong-Kong: http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/tamiya...page=1&sort=1a sometimes prices are better then at Stellamodels. I already orderd 5 times with them, they are very goed too. |
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06-08-2009, 05:56 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SWEDEN
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I recieved mine today. They add 10mm gc. Will take pics later on today.
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06-08-2009, 06:00 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SWEDEN
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Here´s a pic of one mounted    |
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06-09-2009, 06:34 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rectalville
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Ha ha... backwards will now be forwards
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06-12-2009, 01:10 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Louis (High Ridge)
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mine showed up today, looks like I can get them mounted onto my hilift axles with just a little modification. they feel smooth, but I'm still going to open one up and make sure it is properly greased |
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06-22-2009, 10:26 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crossville,TN
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I received my 3Racing High Clearance Knuckles the other day and finally got around to getting them mounted. Overall I am quite pleased with them. Especially since I am now working on a Unimog body. Pictures below. Carl |
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06-23-2009, 12:45 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago
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Those look pretty cool. Definitely different.  Do the portals change the overall width of the tires when on the axle? I am tempted to try a set but I don't want the truck any wider than it already is. Also, do they affect the steering radius at all? I am just wondering if they improve the steering or if it is the same or worse. Thanks! |
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06-23-2009, 04:10 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crossville,TN
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The portals have a 10 tooth and 16 tooth gear inside so you get a 1.6:1 gear reduction. It also reverses the direction because of the design so I just swapped my motor leads to keep everything moving the same direction. I think the overall width increased may be 12mm. Not that much. Ground clearance increases maybe a 15mm. I don't think the steering is quite as tight as the stock setup but will do another check later tonight. The portals come with o-rings that are placed inside the drive cup. This is like what the Berg axles do. I think the portals need them to keep the cups tight against the axles. In other words, to keep the dogbones tight so they don't slip out during turns. However, right now I am running mine without the o-rings and don't appear to be having any problems. Hope this helps. Carl |
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06-23-2009, 02:25 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago
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Thanks for the info! I might have to grab a set.
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