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Recommended First Upgrades & General Modifications - Page 1

PhatdadRC shock shafts kits are available for both the RTR and SS    improved quality over stock
Turtle Racing Diff Saver - RTR / SS if preferred  stock plastic diff can warp under load, resulting in blown gears
Metal gear servo upgrade minimum -  RTR only / SS comes with metal gear servo    improved quality over stock
  Servo upgrade to digital   improved performance over stock - Refer to Servo Comparison Chart
3rd channel Kill switch, eg Diemaster modified Pico switch or similar    avoid runaways!
Outerwear Pull start Pre-filter / cover    Outerwears Air Filter Pre-filter / cover
Shock covers, eg badhorsie.com - protection to shocks / shafts / prevention of seal wear due to sand abrasion
PhatdadRC or Dark Soul Driveshafts / cups    Essential for larger motors   improved quality over stock
Turtle Racing Y chassis Top plate    improved quality over stock, strengthens front of chassis
Front lower chassis plate    strengthens and braces front of chassis
Mesh mod to lower engine intakes     protects flywheel fins from stones and debris
Mesh mod to pull starter grille    provides protection from dirt/debris to pull start assembly
TGN Redneck Outer Foam for air filter (used in conjunction with stock blue inner foam & Outerwear's cover
Rear and front shock braces   improved quality, strengthens shock support, provides protection
2.4 Ghz radio system    highly recommended to change from RTR FM system
Clutch upgrade, eg Elcon with Bashproof plate , Lauterbacher (4 shoe) or similar   
  Stock clutch (reversed shoe mod)
Tyre Upgrade, eg Hostile Hobby improved quality over stock
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  Immediate   Highly Recommended    Recommended Recommended for Sand

  Heavy Duty Bashing

  Free / DIY at minimal cost

  

  

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