Thanks for pointing that out as that makes a YUGE difference in clearance comparison.
-
Welcome to RCCrawler Forums.
It looks like you're enjoying RCCrawler's Forums but haven't created an account yet. Why not take a minute to register for your own free account now? As a member you get free access to all of our forums and posts plus the ability to post your own messages, communicate directly with other members, and much more. Register now!
Already a member? Login at the top of this page to stop seeing this message.
Element rc ifs2
- Thread starter smog
- Start date
Nice, I thought I heard someone say or seen something posted that there was a new smaller size Pinseeker tire.
I'm looking forward to trying out the 4.19" size Pinseeker.
"thumbsup" Should be zero to none body trimming!
CamoColton
Pebble Pounder
Would love to know why the every other RTR still has the old axle housings and the new Utron here and SE have the "improved" axle. Never mind the new transmission. Would have thought by now there'd have been a revision to existing RTR's.
Last edited:
Well the conversion kit is finally available, RPP just put up a listing for it. Its $99 just like the last kit which is nice.
https://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/asc42340.htm
Apparently the design is licensed by Camburg who I'm not familiar with but they been making long travel IFS for 1:1s since 1997.
https://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/asc42340.htm
Apparently the design is licensed by Camburg who I'm not familiar with but they been making long travel IFS for 1:1s since 1997.
I knew I seen this earlier but it was a glimpse only and totally forgot what I saw by the time I got off work. Thanks for posting!
I kinda want to cave and grab one, but still want the Utron kit.
Excited to see that this IFS is finally getting released. As soon as I can find one in stock, I'll be getting one or a couple.
I'm shocked that the price is $99 bucks. I figured this newly licensed design would have cost more.
I'm shocked that the price is $99 bucks. I figured this newly licensed design would have cost more.
The licensing is just silly in this case IMO. Other than to increase cost...why?
It's also stupid that it comes assembled. Sure you can disassemble it and ensure it was built correctly, but then you have to worry about the screws being pre-stripped.
Does the Utron use the exact same IFS or does that truck use an earlier version of the IFS?
It's also stupid that it comes assembled. Sure you can disassemble it and ensure it was built correctly, but then you have to worry about the screws being pre-stripped.
Does the Utron use the exact same IFS or does that truck use an earlier version of the IFS?
Last edited:
I didn't catch that it was pre-assembled. That is dumb and is a waste of time on their part. I thought that the original IFS WAS a kit or maybe I'm wrong.
I do believe it is the same IFS that is currently in the Utron.
Wastes money too. Needless assembly and licensing.
The first version was a kit. I have one that is still in the box.
soze
I wanna be Dave
The Utron uses the IFS2.
My guess for it coming pre-assembled is that they are already doing it for the Utron, so it's probably coming off the same assembly line. Rather than separating the parts and individually packaging them, they're probably just grabbing the whole setup off the line and throwing it in a box while some of them go to finish putting together the Utron.
My guess for it coming pre-assembled is that they are already doing it for the Utron, so it's probably coming off the same assembly line. Rather than separating the parts and individually packaging them, they're probably just grabbing the whole setup off the line and throwing it in a box while some of them go to finish putting together the Utron.
You’re probably right. That is the only reason I can see as to why it would come pre-assembled.
I guess I’ll treat this like an RTR and rebuild it from the start.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
ScaleLifeNewbie
I wanna be Dave
Good luck! Every element RTR I’ve owned has been full of stripped screws. Hopefully they have gotten better at not man handling their trucks
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
It's a sign my friend, you should be buying kits and only kits. Gotta keep your stuffs away from the monkey mitts
Sent from my SM-G990W using Tapatalk
I must be one of the lucky ones. Most of my Element rigs have been RTR's and I have not had any problem with stripped screws. Now I do fully disassemble and reassemble all of the RTR's that I buy, but haven't notices any bad screws.
Not counting my Vanquish rigs, my Element RC rigs are my favorites to drive and work on. A simple yet very capable rig right out of the box, IMO of course.
Now if your talking about RC4WD RTR's, well then I completely agree with the hardware and the lack of any thread lock!:ror:
DowntownScience
Rock Crawler
IFS2 kit available at AMain now...
https://www.amainhobbies.com/elemen...t-suspension-conversion-kit-asc42340/p1533480
https://www.amainhobbies.com/elemen...t-suspension-conversion-kit-asc42340/p1533480
surfishjoe
Rock Stacker
Anyone know if the ifs kits will work on other chassis say 10.2?
TooOldForThis
Rock Crawler
Amain has SCX 10.1, 10.2, and SSD Trail King listed under compatibility, but I haven't found anything on Element's website that confirms this.
Similar threads
