zx 5 wishbones

[mary_p_o_o]

hi all, does anybody know if there is a stronger/upgraded wishbone available for the zx5 i am going through the standard 1`s like they are going out of fasion, iv seen a bj4x4 with blue ally one`s is there anything like that out there for the lazer??? if not does any1 now if the bj4 wishbones will fit??

cheers guys, mike

[dasupacat]

Not trying to sound mean, try not to hit anything. I havn't broken any nor have I seen any others break.

[RogerM]

To be fair I think the original ZX5 plastic wasn't the best when it's cold!

Try boiling the plastics for about 10 mins then letting them cool in the water till back at room temp.

Stress relieves the mouldings and makes them more robust.


The later Kyosho plastics (SP / FS) seems to be nearly unbreakable!!!

[mary_p_o_o]

thanks guys ill try that, its been near on 13 years since i last picked up an rc car and the local track is not very forgiving...

[Col]

Originally Posted by RogerM

The later Kyosho plastics (SP / FS) seems to be nearly unbreakable!!!

but don't fit the std lazer! I agree though, they are much tougher.

[RogerM]

it's only the wishbones and uprights that don't fit ..... diff cases, shock towers, shock tower mounts etc. etc. all do fit.

To be honest the ZX5-SP is such a huge step forward in handling I really don't understand why Kyosho are still using the original parts for the RTR ..... surely econommies of scale will have to take hold soon and they will change the suspension arrangement to SP/FS .... well lets hope!

[Nellybobs]

What is the difference in the rtr and sp wishbones? am i right in thinking that the sp wishbones are a bit longer and wont accomodate the rtr shafts?? could i get them to fit my rtr if i bought sp shafts aswell??

[Col]

Simple reply = no.

The only way to make the SP wishbones fit is to do all the SP upgrades. The driveshafts are nearly as much as an RTR

[Jez]

Originally Posted by Col

Simple reply = no.

The only way to make the SP wishbones fit is to do all the SP upgrades. The driveshafts are nearly as much as an RTR

that all depends if youre looking in the right place.somebody may just have a 90%complete sp conversion.not new but as good as and i know where it came from.did 2 meetings tops.requires wishbones,2 spacers and 2 washers[about a tenner].contact me for lucky price.many thanks jez.

[Jez]

Originally Posted by Jez

that all depends if youre looking in the right place.somebody may just have a 90%complete sp conversion.not new but as good as and i know where it came from.did 2 meetings tops.requires wishbones,2 spacers and 2 washers[about a tenner].contact me for lucky price.many thanks jez.

sold.