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03-02-2003, 08:08 AM
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I'm looking for a 5/8" CF tail tube for my 36% Edge, but I'm not sure who sells them. I've looked at TNT and Troy Built but there is no mention on their web site of them.
Is there any where else i can get them?
Thanks
Is there any where else i can get them?
Thanks
03-07-2003, 04:08 AM
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I contacted CST and got this reply:
"If you are using this tube for the joiner/ we suggest you use Carbon Wrapped Tube Item # T160 @ $16.80 a ft. If it is to used as a joiner rod/we suggest you use Carbon Rod(solid) Item# T260 @ $15.85 a ft."
Which of these 2 items would be the one I am looking for or is there another product?
Thanks,
Kelvin.
"If you are using this tube for the joiner/ we suggest you use Carbon Wrapped Tube Item # T160 @ $16.80 a ft. If it is to used as a joiner rod/we suggest you use Carbon Rod(solid) Item# T260 @ $15.85 a ft."
Which of these 2 items would be the one I am looking for or is there another product?
Thanks,
Kelvin.
03-09-2003, 05:43 AM
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I looked into a CF stab tube for my 33% plane and if memory serves me, it only saves 1 oz. On ounce is an ounce but something to consider.
(I also picked up a CF tailwheel assembly for my plane at the WRAM show. I weighed it against my Ohio Haigh style and the CF was only 1 oz lighter. Little disappointed for the money.)
.........Mark
(I also picked up a CF tailwheel assembly for my plane at the WRAM show. I weighed it against my Ohio Haigh style and the CF was only 1 oz lighter. Little disappointed for the money.)
.........Mark
03-09-2003, 06:27 AM
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I ordered the T160 today, and like you said OTE, it might only save an ounce, but I have also ordered the CF tailwheel from TNT and if that saves another once, well I'm 2 ahead. I also have a CF gear coming that should be half the weight of the oem and I also plane to put in CF servo plates, tank plates and might replace the main wing tube also. If I can save half a pound or more on everything, that would be cool. 
03-09-2003, 04:57 PM
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Originally posted by Goggles
I also have a CF gear coming that should be half the weight of the oem
I also have a CF gear coming that should be half the weight of the oem
My wing tube went from 9 oz down to 7 oz.
And the CF tialwheel assem. dropped the weight from 3.5oz to 2.5 oz.
Just be careful on the CF gear. I already had a set delaminate on me on the 10th flight. Graphtech replaced them with what they say is a much better, stronger (and lighter) set. I'll fine out when the snow melts. Just take your aluminum gear set to the field with you as a backup just in case.
Best of luck.........Mark
