BALL Studs

[AndyBird]

What track rod ends are you guys fitting as the Current kit ones seem to pop off to easy on indoor racing.

I here people are running rpm ones ?? What part numbers are these please ?

[GrahamH7060]

JE Spares sell them, search for RPM , they're 4-40 heavy duty rod ends , available in black, blue, yellow & white
I run them with Schumacher ball studs on a very bumpy grass track , and haven't had one pop off yet !!

[GrahamH7060]

Oh , just make sure you get the "long shank" ones !!

[JohnM]

I just use the normal HD ones and kit ball ends, don't have any problems with them.

Probably cursed myself for saying that now

[Big G]

Originally Posted by JohnM

I just use the normal HD ones and kit ball ends, don't have any problems with them.

likewise. obviously if you're bashing into track markers they will pop off, but otherwise it rarely happens.

[cigbunt]

Theres a few different options i went with:

HPI Cyclone balls
LOSIHD Cups

but im using losi 22 rods as well.. (thats what i had spare)

some people run Schumacher Grippa (i think)
theres another thread on with all the info, have a search?

[av4625]

i went with rpm long shank cups and associated ball studs

[stephenh]

I am running the SC10 ball cups connected the Hobao 8th scale turnbuckles with Associated HD Ti nitrate ball studs.
The thing is like a tank on steroids, no mission of anything coming away. Plus the ball cups spins nice and free on the studs despite the tight fit
If you wanna see pics to see how it looks i can post.

[AndyBird]

hi Steven, i've order the RPM ones, but yes go a head anything helps

[stephenh]

Here ya go Andy

[Aran]

i was going to change mine but then realise that it will teach me to crash less

[fastinfastout]

Originally Posted by stephenh

Here ya go Andy

is that a tresrey weight on top?

[av4625]

stephenh - what is the part number of the rods, (turnbuckles) and where is the best place to buy them? any links?

[stephenh]

Yeah Tresrey weight on top and Cream bottom weight.
I will grab all the links for u Andy and get em to you

[stephenh]

Team Associated, Heavy Duty Ball Cup [ASS-91051] X 12

HOBAO (#88078) Turnbuckle 4x45mm For Hyper 8 X 6

Then a mixture of ASSOCIATED SC10 4x4 FT TiN HEAVY DUTY BALLSTUD 10MM. 12MM OR 8MM DEPENDS ON THE AMOUNT OF SHIMS USED AROUND THE CAR.

[The Chef]

If you search "HD ball cups are poo" you should find all the information you need.