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Recommended First Upgrades & General Modifications - Page 2

Placement of springs on caliper pins between brake pads  prevent binding of pads
Replace brake linkage spring with fuel tube of similar length    will marginally improve braking 
Exhaust pipe - RTR / SS - a decent tuned pipe depending on use and environment 
Windows (several options available)    first line defence of air filter, will ease maintenance
Billet Fan cover - ideal for heavy bashing / stock cover has a tendency to crack
Increased capacity rx battery, eg 4200, 4300mah (in comparison to stock at 2000mah)
Fast Eddy Pro Bearings improved quality over stock
Replace stock pinion bolt with 12.9 grade steel bolt common issue with broken stock pinion bolts
  Turtle racing HD Clutch Assembly for the ultimate solution to broken pinion bolts
Front bumper   impact! Eg. Worx
Turtle Racing  steel clutch bell improved quality over stock
Axle Extenders - eg Dark Soul    Improves stability and also prevent wheel rub against lower shock caps
Billet Spark Plug cover   stock cover is plastic and can deform on impact leading to damaged spark plug
Clutch cover  -prevents premature clutch shoe wear - or combined cover and carrier in single unit
Throttle / Brake Linkage Upgrade   stock linkage set up has tendency to stick, particularly in sand
Quick Release Roll Cage Modification  greatly assists with ease of maintenance
Billet Clutch Bell carrier    stock plastic can suffer warping due to heat build up & result in loose bearing 
  RPM suspension arms  improved quality over stock  - check any fitment issues at hpibajforum.com
  Stainless Steel / Titanium turnbuckles  improved quality & strength over stock aluminium
  HD Beadlocks (Silverback RC)    improved quality - helps strengthen wheel / protects tyre sidewall
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