Titanium screws and other cool little parts.

[slimthelineman]

I would have to agree and disagree with some of the above statements. Ti is VERY strong compared to aluminium and even steel, BUT as stated it's an alloy and it's strength is largley dependant on the mix and grade of said materials. Ive noticed alot of the ti in recent years has been crap. Not sure exactly why but just my experience. Honestly the weight savings is negligable unless your repalcing a large steel part like a turnbuckle. Yes the screws add up but shaving of 10g or so isn't much in the grand scheme of things. Aside from turnbuckles I've given up on RC grade titanium for the most part. Lunsford has always made good stuff but the set of hinge pins I bought for my rc8 was the worst investment ever. Threw them all out after a race night and they were all bent. No hard crashes either. I race pretty clean but I was done with them after that experience. My cars are pretty light as it is so I rock the steel screws cause they are cheap and fairly strong. Just my opinion fellas.