wings / spoilers for merv

[007mrdr]

ok guys here is the question ! what are some great durable wings / spoilers for merv cause i broke my stock one then bought a white traxxas spoiler now i broke it again !!! the stock ones are not durable so what are some great options ? thx

[CobraWasHere]

The stock ones are what 99% of people use. They're only $6, so just replace them as they break, and you'll break less as you become a better operator. The Toyz sells a cool looking aluminum one with graphite ends for ~$20, but I'm sure it wouldn't hold up to any abuse without bending.

[007mrdr]

yeah i know the one that the toyz sell and is the exo carbon traxxas wing also plastic or is it some different materrial ? maybe i order 2-3 wing to be sure. cause i live in Turkey and there is no any lhs that sells traxxas replacements so i order things rarely

[CobraWasHere]

The carbon fiber pattern is simply printed, it's still the same spoiler. I'd get 2 or 3 at a time.

[krallopian]

Yeah and it's almost like a sticker, parts of it has chipped off on mine! Once the spoiler flexed, small areas simply flaked off. Disappointed.

[007mrdr]

K then instead of a alliminuim one ill get 1 black one exocarbon and one white wing to guarentee my
Job

[Jimmie Neutron]

Have you tried boiling it before using it?
I boiled mine right out of the box... it has lots of grind marks, but no cracks.

[krallopian]

Interesting, I haven't tried that. I think it's too late now though as the boiling would just lift the "sticker" even more! Next time, next time for sure =)

[007mrdr]

really ?? does boiling makes it more durable ??? can you tell me the procedure ?and how does it help ? thx

[jimbo74]

really ?? does boiling makes it more durable ??? can you tell me the procedure ?and how does it help ? thx

toss it in a pot of water for 10 minutes.....

changes the chemistry in the plastic and makes it more flexible

[Jimmie Neutron]

I was able to easily touch each end together after the process.

[007mrdr]

Wow nice as soon as i get the wing ill boil it !

[SimbaDC650]

can you boil the Exo-Carbon Wing or will it mess up the graphic?

[dwmoss]

I'm breaking spoilers like crazy.... I'll give the boiling a shot.

[korn0307]

Center diff!

[Meebert]

I recommend the ofna 1/12 scale wing, traxxas wing is the same size as I mounted on my 1/18 scale truck

[CobraWasHere]

You've inspired me to order a black ofna wing.

[varunaX]

Beware though, bigger wing means more stress on the mount. Meaning you'll do more damage to your car if you break a bigger wing

[CobraWasHere]

I'm not sure of that, but I'll report back.

[MooseSlash]

I recommend the ofna 1/12 scale wing, traxxas wing is the same size as I mounted on my 1/18 scale truck

Do I see a Castle motor?

[CobraWasHere]

I think that's a Tacon motor.

[Meebert]

I think that's a Tacon motor.

correct. I wish it was a castle

[dwmoss]

Boiled my new spoiler last night (~8 min), we will see how it works out compared to the previous non boiled ones.

[CobraWasHere]

Here is how that Ofna 1/12 Truggy wing turned out.

[GULLY]

lookin good

[korn0307]

That looks amazing!

[varunaX]

Looks like you havnt taken it for a single run

[CobraWasHere]

Yeah... I just installed it and it's all nasty here.

[kuskye25]

i coated the bottom of my stock wing fully with shoogoo, and have yet to crack or break it and its worn down really really bad, standing back flips, 8 ft launches thru the air, wheelie'ing all the way down the road on it, its good to go...

[SimbaDC650]

nice looking wing!