FS2 spares

[/tobys]

Looking at picking up some spare for the FS2.

Firstly, impressed that wishbones are bought as a 1 front and 1 back set!

Secondly, what advantage is there on buying the "carbon" shock towers over the non-carbon? There is a big price difference and I know on cars such as the B4, the regular plastic parts are preferred over the carbon plastic.

Thanks!

[Bagman]

I have the 4mm carbon towers on mine, had a bad jump at the weekend and the front bulkhead went, the shocktower was fine. Given the choice I'd rather replace the towers so I might go back to the plastic. Apart from that I have to say that the car was mustard, my first race with it and I'm well impressed. Seems a lot more driveable than my Durango it let's me push my limited skills a bit further. Just would like a bit more steering (ES steering fix on the way)

[/tobys]

I mean the plastic-carbon composite vs regular plastic.

e.g. Front Shock tower

Plastic-carbon = LA216H @ £13
Plastic = LA216 @ £6

[JustARcFan]

The carbon shocktowers are more bling but the plastic ones are a better fit and are cheaper and easier to replace.

Glad you like the car

Set up was ok no?

[Bagman]

Not wanting to hijack the thread but the car was brilliant. It has the big bores on it now.

[RogerM]

all you need to carry is a couple of towers LA216 & LA217), a set of wishbones (LA272) and a set of front knuckles (LA254 i think). Might be worth carrying shock shafts and hinge pins as we all know about the car on the straight type crashes!

Car is very strong and low in wear.

[Neil Skull]

For normal use make sure to carry.
Front shock tower. front and rear hubs, front knuckles.

If you are hard on your cars or drive a tough track then i sugget to add.

Shock Shafts, pivot pins, pivot pin holders, suspension pin bushes, Chassis, Top deck.

[/tobys]

Thanks for the advice everyone

What are your thoughts on the alloy wheel hexes? essential or just bling?

[Neil Skull]

Well, not essential but after a while the plastic ones start to distort and become hard to get on and off. so use the kist ones till then then upgrade. LAW30 i think!!!

[/tobys]

what is the difference between 5201/5202 & 5203/5204 wheels?

[Neil Skull]

There have been many different offsets and widths in the past.

For FS Use

W5201 for front.
W5202 for Rear.