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i was wondering if i would be able to convert my stock rs4 rtr3 into an offroad rally car. i really like on road, but i find myself at a park with a lot of open area a lot of times, and i wanna ride my car there.i also dont wanna go out and spend another 300 for a car, because im not made out of money.
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RE: conversion
You could probably play with the shock mounting positions or get longer shocks to gain more ground clearance. You could probably find some larger wheels and tires like the 2.2" stadium truck tires and make them fit to get it higher up as well. If you went with the bigger tires, you would probably nees a different body (or just run without one) because of clearance issues. I have never heard of anyone converting an on-road car to off-road, but Im sure it can be done with a little creativity. I wouldnt expect a race-ready off road ride from a converted street car, but im sure you can get it high enough off the ground to allow grass and smooth dirt running.
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RE: conversion
i put my nitro away for the winter, and a couple days ago i began taking it apart for a good cleaning
i then remembered that i wanted to make my car be able to go off-road
what type of shocks should i use?
are shocks hard to replace (noob here)?
what type of tyres do u suggest? (what company)
i then remembered that i wanted to make my car be able to go off-road
what type of shocks should i use?
are shocks hard to replace (noob here)?
what type of tyres do u suggest? (what company)
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RE: conversion
dont use 2.2 tires and wheels that will be too big, buy some rally tires like on the hpi super nitro rally. and try to do anything to gain more ground clearance.
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Keep in mind guys, on-road cars suspensions are not meant for abuse such as jumping jumps or what have you. Running off road flats (ball fields, dirt roads, etc) will be ok. As soon as you jump one, on even small jumps, you’re gonna get mad at the outcome.
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I'm speaking of A-arms, control arms and their mounting/pivot points. The entire suspension set-up for on-road cars are engineered for staying planted on the asphalt and adjustable for cornering and handling. You’re not seeing all the variables.
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The suspension arms (and arm mounts) will not be up to the task. On-road cars use lighter duty suspension arms (saves weight and have less stress on them while racing).
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Nah, it has nothing to do with "dumb" which you are not. Sometimes we just don’t think about specific details. It happens to the best of us. Don’t sweat it.
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ive jumped my onroad before and it was fine. all that happened was the bottom got some scratch's. i only did it cause my buddies said that they were meant to jump. this is when i first started driving them.
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yea. my chasis is so scraped up on my NTC3 now. im suprised if it hasent lost weight and it lighter than carbon fiber. ive most scraped it up from the end of the driveway and the rocks.
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i wasnt planning on jumping it, just driving around on grass cuz during the summer i go to this forest preserve a lot and i would be able to drive around there, but since u guys say its a dumb idea, i guess i wont be doing it
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RE: conversion
hey you can go to http://hpiracing.com/index2.htm there is a good list on how to do it and also part number