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neweuser · **Racer X Rear Set backs -** 11.20.2006, 03:26 PM

Here is some of the work I'm in the process of doing. Changing from gorilla suspension to racer x.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...s/PB071105.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...s/PB071100.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...s/PB071095.jpg

Let me know what you guys think.

Nick · 11.20.2006, 03:51 PM

What do you think of the RacerX?

neweuser · 11.20.2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick

What do you think of the RacerX?

I really like them. They are not as lightweight as the gorilla, and the handling may not be as good. We will check that out once I get a chance to drive it. I liked the gorilla due to the fact that the shocks sat better IMO. But we will see. I love the fact that the racer x definately seems to be more durable.

Nick · 11.20.2006, 04:00 PM

Hmm, I've heard a lot more better reviews that the RacerX is better handling than the Gorilla but I guess it is down to opinion. Luck forward to hearing what you think.

neweuser · 11.20.2006, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick

Hmm, I've heard a lot more better reviews that the RacerX is better handling than the Gorilla but I guess it is down to opinion. Luck forward to hearing what you think.

All I know is, with my gorilla, I could do skidding stops on pavement without my truck tipping. I would say that is pretty good. But as stated "nickster", I have not tried the racer x, and i can only hope for the best. I will let you know the difference though. I never ran the racer x so, I can't say foresure, just what I can tell by difference in the towers and the shock stance.
I'm hoping that it's true they handle better. I've compared to the handling for a racer x set up for bashin, and I pretty much out handled that. But we will see!:027:

sjcrss · 11.20.2006, 05:07 PM

Newe......I know you liked the gorilla suspension, and you havn't run the racer x yet.....you are comparing apples to oranges here, and I'm sure if you give it a chance you will like it alot.......but it seems like you have allready made the decision in your mind that it is not as good as the gorilla because you cant, do power slides or anything like that....just wait and see....i'm sure you will like it...just give it a chance...

neweuser · 11.20.2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sjcrss

Newe......I know you liked the gorilla suspension, and you havn't run the racer x yet.....you are comparing apples to oranges here, and I'm sure if you give it a chance you will like it alot.......but it seems like you have allready made the decision in your mind that it is not as good as the gorilla because you cant, do power slides or anything like that....just wait and see....i'm sure you will like it...just give it a chance...

Yes and no, I was not looking to so much to compare by "powerslides", it was a statement to show the handling of the gorilla. Apples and oranges would be like suspension to chassis comparison. The set ups are different and I can see why one would handle better than the other is all. And my mind is NOT made up until I drive the racer x, which I'm sure I will like with no probs. And I said nothing bad about the racer x, I know I will like it, but how different the handling will be is the question. And actually, this was to show the pics is all.:005:

sjcrss · 11.20.2006, 05:21 PM

I know...and it is coming along very nicely.............and it looks real good so far....wasn't trying to t you off .....just was trying to state a fact is all

neweuser · 11.20.2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sjcrss

I know...and it is coming along very nicely.............and it looks real good so far....wasn't trying to t you off .....just was trying to state a fact is all

Not mad dude! trust me, you'll know it when I am! stating a fact that I will like once driven yes!! Apples and oranges? Hmmm, maybe, maybe not. I can't wait to drive it! Unfortunately, this will be some time. But mandie's truck will be up by this weekend i hope!!! I want to see her drive the 5s lipo!! :005: :005: :005:

sjcrss · 11.20.2006, 05:33 PM

better stock up on spare parts dude....& i want pics of the carnage.....lol

neweuser · 11.20.2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sjcrss

better stock up on spare parts dude....& i want pics of the carnage.....lol

You got it! I should have pics of my front end coming soon.:018:

Nick · 11.24.2006, 11:05 AM

Any feed back yet neweuser? :)

neweuser · 11.27.2006, 10:02 AM

I'll see if I can get pics up tonight. I have not yet drivin it though. That may be awhile yet. But I will leave feed back asap.

sjcrss · 11.27.2006, 10:04 AM

Hey newe...i could have posted pics for you, except I went thru my folders on my pc...and cleaned them up...& some of the pics you sent me went to the trashcan & got deleted....oops

neweuser · **Angle of the arms -** 11.30.2006, 11:51 PM

Hey guys, I could use some help. Anyone who has set backs, I could use some pics on how to adjust the rear arms. I'm just not sure if they should be level all the way to the knuckles, or if it's ok that the height increases a tad.
So if anyone has some good pics on where to set the upper links and what not, that would way cool!!!!

Thanks a million!