sway bar really worth it?
03-08-2004, 05:06 AM
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RE: sway bar really worth it?
Do you mean the GPM ones??
They do work, yes, but not to the extent where they will STOP the truck flipping. They WILL help with handling as they stop 'body roll' a bit, but the ends pop off (typical GPM) and need to be changed. Personally I would wait for an upgraded version, so that they can sort out the bugs.
They do work, yes, but not to the extent where they will STOP the truck flipping. They WILL help with handling as they stop 'body roll' a bit, but the ends pop off (typical GPM) and need to be changed. Personally I would wait for an upgraded version, so that they can sort out the bugs.
12-31-2008, 07:03 PM
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RE: sway bar really worth it?
anybody know if GPM is still around?what's the site? I'm building a racer Savage and a sway bar is something I'd like to look into...
12-31-2008, 07:28 PM
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RE: sway bar really worth it?
Yes Gpm is still going try gpmracing.com I use some of there mt2 and rs4 parts and like them,good fit and finish.Try the bay they go alot cheaper there.
12-31-2008, 08:01 PM
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RE: sway bar really worth it?
GPM [:'(][:'(][:'(] Poor quality make there stuff from cast not billet. Tried some of there parts and was very disappointed. I have a race Savage and the way I have it set does well and I am not running sway bars. If you are building a racer I think there are more important things then sway bars.
12-31-2008, 08:37 PM
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RE: sway bar really worth it?
My Savage set up as of 10/26/08
This is my present set up
Started out as a 4.6SS kit pre X
Picco 28 P3 with Roto starter backing plate
HPI LCG chassis
6volt 1400 mAh RX hump pack (need to get a 1600)
React radio with Nomadio RX with temperature sensor.
HPI Savage Suspension Conversion Set #87245
X A arms (lighter then the 4.6SS ones)
X differential and bulkheads (will make changing diff oil easier for different tracks)-
modified to run the stock 4.6SS bumpers which are better at keeping in the hinge pins.
HPI alloy differential cups
AE 1015 servo for steering torque 201 oz speed .108
AE 1313 throttle servo torque 173 oz, speed .13
HPI Nubz Conversion Set w/17mm adaptors White wheels
Nova clutch shoes
Steering bearing mod
49 spur 16 CB (plastic spur)
HPI Big Bore Shocks 25-weight oil, 10mm limiters
2 degree negative camber all four wheels
3 degree toe in rear
2 degree toe out front
7k front diff oil (subject to change depending on the track)
5k rear duff oil (subject to change depending on the track)
X engine guard with roll bar
HPI engine stop
THS header
Losi LST2 "HT" Tuned Pipe
On order
HPI light transmission gear
1600 mAh RX pack.
Dynamite Big Daddy Fuel Filter
Things I will be getting.
Personal Transponder.
Tony’s hex head screw kit.
HPI Shock Spring 12.5 Coils White
Things I am considering.
Rear wing
Titanium transmission shafts
This is my present set up
Started out as a 4.6SS kit pre X
Picco 28 P3 with Roto starter backing plate
HPI LCG chassis
6volt 1400 mAh RX hump pack (need to get a 1600)
React radio with Nomadio RX with temperature sensor.
HPI Savage Suspension Conversion Set #87245
X A arms (lighter then the 4.6SS ones)
X differential and bulkheads (will make changing diff oil easier for different tracks)-
modified to run the stock 4.6SS bumpers which are better at keeping in the hinge pins.
HPI alloy differential cups
AE 1015 servo for steering torque 201 oz speed .108
AE 1313 throttle servo torque 173 oz, speed .13
HPI Nubz Conversion Set w/17mm adaptors White wheels
Nova clutch shoes
Steering bearing mod
49 spur 16 CB (plastic spur)
HPI Big Bore Shocks 25-weight oil, 10mm limiters
2 degree negative camber all four wheels
3 degree toe in rear
2 degree toe out front
7k front diff oil (subject to change depending on the track)
5k rear duff oil (subject to change depending on the track)
X engine guard with roll bar
HPI engine stop
THS header
Losi LST2 "HT" Tuned Pipe
On order
HPI light transmission gear
1600 mAh RX pack.
Dynamite Big Daddy Fuel Filter
Things I will be getting.
Personal Transponder.
Tony’s hex head screw kit.
HPI Shock Spring 12.5 Coils White
Things I am considering.
Rear wing
Titanium transmission shafts
12-31-2008, 08:54 PM
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RE: sway bar really worth it?
Lowering the truck makes a big difference. At one time I ran off set wheels but this increases the turning radius but after making some changes I was able to do away with them. No the truck does not roll near as easy as it did when stock.
12-31-2008, 09:00 PM
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RE: sway bar really worth it?
If you want your truck to handle good, go to red springs, 20 or 25wt shock oil, and get some decent rubber on it.
The swaybars will really kill rough-surface contact and the wheels will not move as independently as they do now.
ITBJHO, swaybars are useless on an MT. body roll helps keep the truck from flipping...if you stop that...there is nowhere for the truck to go except for RIGHT OVER
The swaybars will really kill rough-surface contact and the wheels will not move as independently as they do now.
ITBJHO, swaybars are useless on an MT. body roll helps keep the truck from flipping...if you stop that...there is nowhere for the truck to go except for RIGHT OVER
