A couple of DEX210 issues/questions...

[Shimmy]

Hey fellas,

I just finished building my DEX210 last week and just had my first test run on the track and it feels really good.

I have an X6 Sq and a XXX CR, and while I'm not exactly a good or quick driver, as soon as I put the DEX down I was about 3 sec a lap quicker (I could never get the X6 to run right for me, and didnt really bother much with the XXX CR).
It felt really great with just a basic setup and 2 functioning shocks (forgot to threadlock the screws into the shock shaft, was just bouncing on the springs).

After reading of others using shorty lipo packs in their DEX's I ordered a couple myself, not sure now if that was a wise move or not and it seems to have plenty of grip and steering as it is.
But I spose I could put weight in more strategic places with them.
I plan on getting the DEST210 when it comes out aswell, will use my stick packs in that.

Anyways...

Just wondering if its normal for the rear shock shafts to be soo long?
My rear shocks, the piston extends past the shock body, although it bottoms out on the chassis first but just wondering if this is a normal thing?

The linkage from the servo horn to the steering rack, is there any other ball cups that could be used?
Mine are so sloppy, the plastic is very soft.

During the build I noticed quite a few bits not lining up properly or not 'keying' in (such as the front side bulkhead bits), or just generally didnt fit properly (eventually got it all together though).
Is this a normal thing?

I think there was a couple of other bits aswell, just cant remember them right now.

[Aran]

Rear shock shafts are too long, i ran them for a while and never had a problem but have upgraded to the option shock shafts which are shorter and smoother.

Not sure about the ball cups, I know some people have had issues with them but i found its taught me not to crash :P.

I found the front end was a tight fit when I built mine too, never caused a problem and is solid in a crash.

Hope this helps

[Shimmy]

Originally Posted by Aran

Rear shock shafts are too long, i ran them for a while and never had a problem but have upgraded to the option shock shafts which are shorter and smoother.

Not sure about the ball cups, I know some people have had issues with them but i found its taught me not to crash :P.

I found the front end was a tight fit when I built mine too, never caused a problem and is solid in a crash.

Hope this helps

Fair enough, thanks for the reply.

I wouldnt mind getting the new shock shafts but the way I see it is I shouldnt have to, since it shouldnt have come like this to begin with.
I might just take off the 3mm from the thread and see if I can get the rod end on all the way.

The ball cups I have issues with are only the servo-steering rack linkage, was real sloppy when I built it, isnt any worse now and doesnt pop off but is the cause of some slop in the steering.

My front end was a very tight fit, I had a clearance issue of about 2mm, pretty much had to force it together, didnt like it but had no choice.
And the screw holes did not line up properly, pretty much had to force the screws in on an angle.

As nice a kit as they are when built, I think the build quality sucks.
But saying that, I'm going to be ordering the DEST210, lol.

[cigbunt]

are you sure its not the droop your talking about?

[Shimmy]

Nah, the piston clears the top of the body, my thinking is that shortening the shaft and trying to get the rod end on all the way will give a shorter overall length, so the piston wont clear the shock body.

If that makes sense?


Also, on the topic of droop, with the rear droop screws do others put the screws in with the flat face down? as its shown in the manual?

[tomvanelsen]

have you got the lower spring holders and the rubber washer on your shaft?
just do the droop screws how it's told to you in the manual.