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  1. 04-13-2012 05:52 PM #1
    Jersey Jato
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    Speed run fail

    Just got some new tires installed and I wanted to test my top speed with the new Revo gears 20/40. 5 mins into the run I locked up the rears and spun into a curb Damage broken tranny case crushed THS header broken shock. Here are some pictures.



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  2. 04-13-2012 06:03 PM #2
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    That stinks. Whos brake kit is that looks good. WHos motor is that?
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  3. 04-13-2012 06:12 PM #3
    Jersey Jato
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    Hot Racing dual brake kit. I'm running an O.S. 18TM engine.
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  4. 04-13-2012 10:20 PM #4
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    The brake kit came with the springs? How does that 18 run compared to the 3.3
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    Hot Racing dual brake kit. I'm running an O.S. 18TM engine.
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  5. 04-13-2012 10:25 PM #5
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    No the springs r from an ink pen. I think the 18tm has more bottom end n mid range power than the 3.3 but the 3.3 has it in the top end all day long.
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  6. 04-14-2012 06:06 AM #6
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    I try to not lock up my rear wheels. Causes loss of control and worn tyres.

    I like to do a combo of hitting the brakes and letting it roll. Takes longer, less damage though.
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  7. 05-08-2012 09:07 PM #7
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    Everyone complains about the Jato stock brakes.... But as of yet I've had absolutely no problem with them. Maybe its the ease if the... finger...
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  8. 05-09-2012 01:20 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jato8283 View Post
    Everyone complains about the Jato stock brakes.... But as of yet I've had absolutely no problem with them. Maybe its the ease if the... finger...
    Are you using the stock servo?
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  9. 05-09-2012 04:57 AM #9
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    That sucks dude. I feel your pain. Been down that road. Run em' and wrench em' .... repeat daily
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  10. 05-11-2012 02:42 PM #10
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    I final broke my top plate today. I was one a speed run and hit some sand and shot me rite into my neighbors 6x6 mail box post. I bent the chassi plate and detroyed the plastic top plate
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  11. 05-11-2012 05:06 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by slayer17 View Post
    I final broke my top plate today. I was one a speed run and hit some sand and shot me rite into my neighbors 6x6 mail box post. I bent the chassi plate and detroyed the plastic top plate
    That sucks man. I haven't driven my Jato since I got the Revo. Post some pics of the damage.
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