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Old 12-09-2017, 04:53 AM
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Default Re: 2001 Subaru Impreza Rally

Yeah, way less than 12 hrs between box open, and posting it's a runner. All my electronics were already setup, but even so... These are a GOOD base to convert!

Steering knuckle kingpin to draglink centers are 1cm, so use the servo horn hole closest to 1 cm centers.

I only added a 20amp reversable esc with brake option to the stock motor. It already had a Cap board on the motor between both poles and to the can. IF i smoke the stock motor, i can swap in the steering motor, and hopefully have a good one ready to drop in when i smoke that one. These motors look cheap, but we'll see how they do.

If you pull the trans, make sure the axle braces go back as Short wheelbase.

It's all stock except: a straight pin, some double side tape, a servo, an esc, radio, battery, 1 screw for the on/off switch mount, 4 magnets, and whatever battery hold-down i come up with.

I might decide to put in a few brass bushings to tighten up steering.
Maybe swap some longer screws / add some springs.
Maybe get crazy and brush plastidip/liquid latex on the tires for stickys, but i love the tread pattern look even though it's stiff.
Might even find some white vinyl and change the meatballs to a new number.
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