DEX 210 Newbie - What Hop-ups from start???

[FrogPrince82]

Thanks again for all the advise, it is much appreciated.

Anyone have any idea about tyres? I was looking at dboots but should I just stick to Schumachers???

[jo90]

I also opted for the DEX210. After talking to a few on here and studying the car I would say these are the most important first upgrades to the car...anything else is more asthetic and possibly to make parts last longer.

Initial parts -

Allow Hexes - The rear hexes being plastic warp as you tighten the wheels on, change these straight away for either the Durango or Tresrey parts, both around the £9 mark

Plastic Washers - Though these work, you end up with either binding or slop, not ideal. You can fettle the washers with sanding paper, but for £11 you can get the Tresrey washer set to do the whole car with the standard kit setup.

Tools -

Make sure you have a good set of Circlip pliars. If you can spend out on the Wiha one's as these I have had for years and have been brilliant.

Asside from that you should be able to run with the kit initially

Upgrades - (you do not necessarilly need, but i have swapped for a reason)

Adjustable spring retainers - Changed as the plastic one's could move if the spring gets spun

Bottom shock cap - changed as I have had shocks before with plastic bottom caps that have blown off on heavy landings/shunts

65g front brass suspension bulkhead - aids better handling

Carbide Diff Balls - longevity and smoother action

Schumacher slipper plates - last longer than Durango parts

Exoteck rear hubs - stronger than plastic version

RPM balls joints (yet to fit though) - better than durango version but you will need to also swap the actual suspension balls too (Schumacher seem to fit really well)

[FrogPrince82]

Cheers jo90 for the info, how long have you been running your DEX210?

You say that you've had bottom shock caps blown off on heavy landings??? How common is this?

[mattr]

Originally Posted by FrogPrince82

You say that you've had bottom shock caps blown off on heavy landings??? How common is this?

I've blown a TOP shock cap off. You need to physically rip the bottom one off, can't do it with hydraulic pressure. So almost unheard of. I've done a couple of front top caps in ~9 months of ownership. And i think he means slipper pads, not plates. I think.

I've *had* to change the RF toe block (the ball pulls through the plastic one eventually), the steering plate (got a gunnel weighted one) and a few other assorted weights. Anything else is really just bling or marginal gains. If you crash a lot, or drive on a "vigorous" track, the RPM ball cups/associated balls are useful.

[FrogPrince82]

Thanks for the clarification mattr.

I've sprayed the shells (I got a spare for the inevitable first "big" crash) so will get the suggested extra items in the next month and bild them in to from scratch.

Thanks everyone for the help and advice, of course any more is always appreciated, I now have a list of things to order once pay day comes around!