Andysan - bodies from the HPI list could have that sort of difference, it isn't all down to having aero shells. The only way to find out is to buy them all and run them...
Losing dogbones was usually about hitting things. Either the front wheel whipped back and spat the dogbone out, or a balljoint (usually toplink) got dislodged and the hub fell away to let the dogbone out. If you don't hit things...
The wear on outdrives won't change if you switch to UJs. Well greased, the UJ end will attract dirt and dust that shortens life, and ungreased they simply wear like the dogbones. Do these UJs feature the MIP CVD system - that would help get round that issue?
The more I think about this, the more I feel that we should stick to the HPI cars with the current Rules, and change the motor to a 17.5 BL. I appreciate that eliminating the motor change does close things up, but in cost terms is that such a bad thing?
I'm sure John is taking all this in and will let us know (soon please!!) his decision. Since his previous decisions gave us such an awesome event the first time round, I think we can trust in his decision this time round. Can't wait...
Just my 2p...
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