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Old 2014.04.03, 06:55 AM   #31
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Alu tie-rod and some thick tape to limit absolute travel does the trick in regards of the bars popping of.
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Old 2014.04.05, 07:06 PM   #32
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Pierro, you say you have more faith but did you actually test it from taking a few hits?

I would love to run my Buggy on track but having to retrieve the car to pop the tie rod back in every 5 laps is tiresome. If you can say with certainty that alloy tie rod + underguard effectively prevents the tie rod from popping out, then I will go make a purchase!
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Yes, I used my buggy on RCP track. Original set-up, if you take a hit, you get popped out. With the aluminium options, the front train is bullet proof. I didn't get any bar pop-out since the change. And I already got two race days with my buggy.

The underguard doesn't affect the direction problem, it solves the chassis weak point. But I wouldn't go for the underguard without the aluminium tie-rod because of the extra screws to remove to get the tie-rod back in place after it popped.
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Old 2014.06.16, 11:42 PM   #33
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Thanks Pierro,

With some reluctance I finally ordered the under guard and alloy tie rod set with some Paypal funds I had available. I must say I am quite impressed, the front end is much stiffer and I just had a bash with it around the house - something I had not done in a long time due to fear of breaking the chassis or top cover again.

I also got a set of foam inserts for the stock rubber tires which are now spares, because I got the Kyosho sponge tires - Unbelievable traction, I can drive this on dusty hardwood floors now and still have plenty of control, this has become an ideal basher with the upgrades. I haven't had this much fun with the Buggy in more than a year.
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Old 2014.06.17, 09:22 AM   #34
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I have the Aluminum tie rod and the under guard and I haven't popped the tie rod off since installing it. I've taken some good front end shots and all is good. I did have the stock setup pop out quite a bit before changing it.

hope that give you more confidence in the change.
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