Do these 'RTR' kits have thread lock?
08-03-2007, 12:51 PM
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Do these 'RTR' kits have thread lock?
Hello folks, do these RTR kits put thread lock on them when they build them? I'd like to know so when I get my kit I can strip it down and apply thread lock to the appropiate places when I get it.
08-03-2007, 01:09 PM
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RE: Do these 'RTR' kits have thread lock?
My recommendation would be to tear it down anyway and put thread lock on anything metal to metal. From what I have seen from my RTR's, even if it is thread locked from the factory, chances are its cheaper thread lock and/or not enough thread lock. Plus tearing down your new R/C gives you a chance to get aquainted with it! 
08-04-2007, 09:11 AM
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RE: Do these 'RTR' kits have thread lock?
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My recommendation would be to tear it down anyway and put thread lock on anything metal to metal. From what I have seen from my RTR's, even if it is thread locked from the factory, chances are its cheaper thread lock and/or not enough thread lock. Plus tearing down your new R/C gives you a chance to get aquainted with it!
My recommendation would be to tear it down anyway and put thread lock on anything metal to metal. From what I have seen from my RTR's, even if it is thread locked from the factory, chances are its cheaper thread lock and/or not enough thread lock. Plus tearing down your new R/C gives you a chance to get aquainted with it!
08-04-2007, 09:15 AM
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RE: Do these 'RTR' kits have thread lock?
I stay away from RTRs for this reason. You have to tear it down anyway like Mammoth said.
Main reason why I bought the Savage X SS kit instead of the RTR. You learn more building it than just yanking it out of the box and putting the wheels on.
Main reason why I bought the Savage X SS kit instead of the RTR. You learn more building it than just yanking it out of the box and putting the wheels on.
08-10-2007, 10:12 PM
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RE: Do these 'RTR' kits have thread lock?
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I stay away from RTRs for this reason. You have to tear it down anyway like Mammoth said.
Main reason why I bought the Savage X SS kit instead of the RTR. You learn more building it than just yanking it out of the box and putting the wheels on.
I stay away from RTRs for this reason. You have to tear it down anyway like Mammoth said.
Main reason why I bought the Savage X SS kit instead of the RTR. You learn more building it than just yanking it out of the box and putting the wheels on.
I still like to get into the gut of the car anyway.
08-11-2007, 07:31 PM
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RE: Do these 'RTR' kits have thread lock?
the hpi kits do come wiht some kind of thread lok already applied but this doesnt work well at all.....
i have had the wheels of my car come flying off a few times, not good as then you have to find the damn nut again
good idea to put your own on... especiallly on the wheel nuts
i have had the wheels of my car come flying off a few times, not good as then you have to find the damn nut again
good idea to put your own on... especiallly on the wheel nuts
08-11-2007, 11:10 PM
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RE: Do these 'RTR' kits have thread lock?
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the hpi kits do come wiht some kind of thread lok already applied but this doesnt work well at all.....
i have had the wheels of my car come flying off a few times, not good as then you have to find the damn nut again
good idea to put your own on... especiallly on the wheel nuts
the hpi kits do come wiht some kind of thread lok already applied but this doesnt work well at all.....
i have had the wheels of my car come flying off a few times, not good as then you have to find the damn nut again
good idea to put your own on... especiallly on the wheel nuts
