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First kit, deposit down,, two payments to go... I can hardly wait!

Going to be fittinng some hop-up parts nearly right from the start (front/rear aluminium shock towers), but I'd like to get some 501X diff halves.

I cannot find the part number, though! Anyone know this?
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don't bother with alloy shock towers, go for alloy suspension holders, front CVD style driveshafts, slipper clutch and 501X diff halves for the rear.
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Will do

Isn't there a problem with the regular plastic shock towers breaking, though?

Also, by 'alloy suspension holders' do you mean the aluminium suspension block (54039)?
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Didn't you mod your wing further back, though? :P
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no, my wings are all cut to sit on the tower. putting it slightly further back might well help - but I've been on my roof plenty of times and not had any problems.
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I got four DB-01's. and the only rear shock tower we have broke, is a 3Racing one....
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Ah, okay.

Might still eventually grab the aluminium shock towers for the bling factor, though
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Default Tough shock towers
Agreed. I have been racing my Durga for months and have never broken the stock shock towers. They are seriously strong!
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Ah, okay.

Might still eventually grab the aluminium shock towers for the bling factor, though
you will shatter gearbox tops....
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Ouch, how?
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there is far less give in alloy than plastic, so as you land upside down, ALL the shock is transfered to the gearbox tops, rather than some flex absorption by plastic or even Carbon Fibre towers.
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Ah, ouch.
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Also, alloy shock towers are passe.
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Grabbed four 8x5x2.5 ballraces today

£1 each! Quite reasonable, IMO.
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try these guys for bearings http://stores.ebay.co.uk/WalawalaSto...sxQ3asstQQtZkm
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No credit/debit card makes for slow ebaying! :P

(Plus the Antics in Bristol is great, and I like supporting them)
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ah, cool, nice one, my LHS is an antics and now great, plus awkward to get to
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(Plus the Antics in Bristol is great, and I like supporting them)
Have you tried the new one in Filton Avenue by the Post Office?

It wasn't open when I went past the other day but looked to have a large stock of stuff!
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