how to install rc18t sway bar kit???
 

hey guys i just got this kit and the directions make zero sence to me.

the only pic i can find on it is at atomic mods but i still cannot get it right....

anyone else have this on their 18t? with one decent pic i can figure it out...

thanks!

Hello my friend :smile:

Sounds like you have made the same mistake I did :wink: unless you have the atomic suspension arms the kit will not work unless you tap holes in the arms.... I am no newb to fabricating and after taping numerous RPM arms to utilize them They honestly impeded performance pretty badly. I have spoken to a few people using them in conjuction with the intended arms and they where less then happy with them.

This is a pretty common mistake :yes: I know of more people that have them in the unused pile then the 2 I have seen using them :lol:

Hope this helps!

Heath

haha that would explain so much.

it looked like they wanted me to put one of the ends into the aarm but i was confused since there was no hole!

thanks cow!

this is what i ended up with
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...2/CIMG1671.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...2/CIMG1674.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...2/CIMG1672.jpg

Purdy Cool! Have you tested it out yet?

Heath

How do you like that 18T? I've wanted to get one for some time. Maybe I should have gotten one of them instead of a 1/8 truggy, lol.

could not test that setup due to me needing a servo...

stupid ebay store is lagging on shipping:no::no:

it would not be able to work very well anyways because the body hit the sway bar.. so it really couldnt move.

i drilled some holes in the arm and installed them the right way.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...2/CIMG1675.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k9...2/CIMG1676.jpg

i really dont know how it will make a huge difference... but at the same time i dont think it can hurt anything. (other than the aarm... but my holes are in a good place i think?:neutral:)

anyways i appreciate the help!

ill let you know how it goes once the servo its here!:grrrrrr:

have a good day!:yes:

I love the RC18... It is a great mini, has tons of potential although it does need a bit of work and there is a few kinks to address in the stock setup to make it a true performer Here is the link to my build http://forums.thetoyz.com/index.php?...%20exotek&st=0

And a few pics :mdr:

Notice anything different about the suspension?
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...w/build005.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...omplete003.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...chkow/1001.jpg

This is on the more extreme side but is a true 50+ mph mini :intello:

Dont get me wrong it is no 1/8 but it is a great R/C and the best mini IMO if you are willing to invest a few dollars into it.



Looks good my friend! post some thoughts once you got here going....
Good luck!

Heath

oh very nice you have the exotek chassis ya?

ive wanted to get one but instead of that i upgraded a bunch of different parts on my truck (screw kit tires tit turnbuckles n so on)

i as well like the 18t!

i will be purchasing a mini quake, NOW and from kulang so ill be able to compare it to others.

You moved the shocks to the inside.....why?

That brings the weight of the shocks closer to the middle, which improves the center of gravity.

Hey guys....

My reasonoing was this... First and foremost I wanted to extend my wheelbase... By flipping the suspension arms I was able to gain an extra 1/4" on each set of lipped arms for a total wheelbase extension of 1/2". This made a huge impact in my high speed handling-stability-response! :wink: Secondly I run pretty chopped body's that most leave the shocks exposed.... I was tired of destroying my pretty shocks everytime I took a 40mph roll :lol: Sure I could have covered them up but I love the look :yes:

As you can see in the pics they were just asking to be destroyed in the previous setup :no:

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k.../Picture49.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k.../Picture77.jpg

This took a bit of work to make work and alot of tuning and small little cant notice alterations to make work properly however when all is said and done it made a huge improvement in a veh IMO had little room left :wink: This would not make sence for those of you off road bashers but if you are a pavement pounder like me, a carpet or asphalt racer, or just like things low and fast this is a hell of a mod if you take the time to get the tuning locked in.

Just my 2 cents :smile: Thanks for the interest my friends and if there is any questions on the setup or the work involved to try it dont hesitate to ask!

Heath