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Old 23-03-2008
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I remember why I was going to get rid of my xxx-cr now, its so annoying to work on!

having to thread parts is sooo annoying!

any tips before I mash every screw I own or chuck the car?
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buy a tap?
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What are the quality of your allen drivers like? That could be why the heads are stripping.

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When I'm putting screws in they get proper tight, then the head goes

why losi couldnt just thread them in the first place, I dont know!
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When I'm putting screws in they get proper tight, then the head goes

why losi couldnt just thread them in the first place, I dont know!
You mean like Associated, X Factory, Kyosho, Hotbodies and Schumacher do
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I dont know about others, but xray, traxxas and associated parts Ive bought all were pre-threaded
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Just pre-tap the holes with a cap head screw 4-40 and that will put a thread in the hole.
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As dumb as it sounds a drop of spit in the hole before threading it works pretty well and makes it a whole lot easier...

That was an official recommendation from Losi about ten years ago
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Personally i havent stripped a head yet on any of my screws in my cr and to tell you the truth when buildnig it i forgot to pre tap some parts you just have to go carefull and make sure the plastic doesnt get to hot. Just pretap all the holes make sure you use good quality allen drivers and bobs your uncle.

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salvation ash you'll never need worry again
http://alchallis.com/products/garden...n_tap2202.html
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you act like tapping holes is like brain surgery...it's not that big of a deal
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I just use an 18v cordless drill, i find they go in with ease this way
























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Don't say that he really will take it seriously..
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The aero comes pre tapped


The only thing that isnt is the B44 front wishbones
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I would hope so at that price.

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