aluminum a arms ???? worth it or not ????

[hi def man]

thinking about getting aluminum A- ARMS .... are they really worth it ???? or just a waste of money..... voice your opinion.... thanks

[dsanders337]

Not worth it unless you know you won't hit anything. They look really nice, but if you hit anything with them, they'll be ruined. You'll be better off buying RPM a-arms. They won't look as pretty as aluminum, but they'll last a whole lot longer.

[afol2524]

I think they add style but are usless for bashers. once they take a hit and bend they are pretty much usless. you can bend it back to shape but it wont be as strong, and eventually after bending and re-fixing the aluminum, it will weaken and just snap.

So to add some bling and style to your truck yes, Basher No.

But maybe as a racer that would add some rigidity, which is good for more presice and accurate control. (im not a racer so dont quote me on that haha).

This is just my Opinion

[hi def man]

k thanks... i guess i'll go with rpms...... thanks for the input.....

[hi def man]

what does everyone think of integy for parts... like there motor mount ??? ect... i know there shocks suck.. i had a set for only a couple weeks and bent one... but id like some feed back about there other products as well....

[afol2524]

The aluminum they use is terrible. very weak. the only product i would by from them are their heatsinks and tools. otherwise id find other companies.

[snowslider]

Don't say the i word! Just kidding, my point is that Integy isn't great...

[hi def man]

INTEGY ... INTEGY... LOL jk... i was just looking at there motor mount ... and was just thinking of getting that..... but... maybe ill go with STRC instead

[turok]

if racing i would use them

[mytoys]

I prefer the RPM ones .

[I EAT DIRT]

Integy make some good cheap tranny's for the rustler, I will say that they have a very bad rep for other stuff but alot of guy's say they have no issue's with there Integy tranny's.

[hi def man]

the integy motor plate i meant... sorry... the plate that mounts directly to the motor

[snowslider]

What did I say about the ''I'' word?? J/k... Anyway, I guess a motorplate should be quite strong even if Integy makes it.

[hi def man]

I've decided to go with the strc motor plate.....

[sbinqnz]

i did the aluminum stock tower, aluminun c-hubs n steering block. i left the arms plastic ...

[CAGE410]

I've decided to go with the strc motor plate.....

Good choice with the STRC motor plate. ive done alot of homework when i first started in
the RC world and found that STRC has increadible parts. Integy has great tools and some
other parts like the XL piggy back shocks which i have had for almost a year with no issues
i guess i got the luck of the stick with them. I have the STRC C hubs, knuckles, Shock towers
both front and rear, ESc mounting plate, bell cranks and casters everything else are rpm parts
also from time to time check the screws for the motor mount plate or any screw that goes
into something aluminium or metal. I've notice they get worn out fast causing the wrench
to strip the heads of the screw. If you catch it before they strip great if not you will have a
HECK OF A TIME tring to get the stripped screw out. just some food for thought...

[hi def man]

how would you say aluminum shock towers are then.... waste of money or a good buy ???? thanks

[CAGE410]

how would you say aluminum shock towers are then.... waste of money or a good buy ???? thanks

Shock tower are great jsut make sure you get the RPM body mounts that will take alot of the absorbtion of the impact if your wipe out. I bought the aluminum body mounts first day of bashing bent both front and rrear mounts so mad when it happened.

[hi def man]

most definitively ... i wasnt planning on using the aluminum body post just for that reason... just shock towers....

[hi def man]

how would integy be for shock towers???? i like the green look....

[thedreadedend]

Alloy arms can be an asset to a racer, the weight of the arms is added below the chassis and help counter/lower the center of gravity. But again, don't hit stuff or it can bend. I just locked down some RCE arms, the new, stronger, beefy design that becomes available for order next week I think? 5/18? I'll post pics later today but I can't get them till friday at the races.

[CAGE410]

how would integy be for shock towers???? i like the green look....

Go for it.. There shock towers you will be good its when you get into performance parts is where
you have to watch out for but at the same time it comes down to trial and error.. It can be so
Confusing trying to decides on what brand is the best bang for the buck. Everyone will have a different
Experiences with each brand then the other person.

[hi def man]

just bought all my parts... got alot of new parts... post pics when i get it all together... hoping by next week to have PROJECT SLASH done....