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Yea integy has a throttle mix arm that is ball bearing and aluminum. Hard to find but out there. I have one being delivered tomorrow. I did the mod but I think now the arm is the weak point that is holding it back. So we shall see.
 
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Rolex...the parts are not specific to this 'OFNA Throttle Mod'...they are just normal actuators, collars,springs etc. They sell 'kits' to make it easier---in fact you'd probably save a few bucks going ala cart.

What color(s) would you like and I'm happy to send you part numbers to match the colors...down to the carb boot. ;-)

EDIT...Bobahloo send you a kit with the colors. Does that work for you? If not, as noted you are not limited to the kit.

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gablett said:
Yea integy has a throttle mix arm that is ball bearing and aluminum. Hard to find but out there. I have one being delivered tomorrow. I did the mod but I think now the arm is the weak point that is holding it back. So we shall see.
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Okay, thanks. Do you mind telling me where you bought it (pm if you prefer)?

How is it? I've heard really bad things about Integy. Sucks too because they have some nice looking options, but as long as it works that is all I care about. When you say 'arm' being the weak point, specifically what are you referencing? The throttle mix horns themselves, or...? When I was looking at it that seemed to be the most important area so wanted to bypass it or smooth it out.

One 'tip' for others doing this...make sure you have the right-sized ball cup (some folks might have never worked with them and this is very important in traditional setups). I used to think as long as snapped on to the carb plate ball I was good. However, once I could not get that smooth/snappy ('wee-wee') after building a new linkage on one of my Losi buggies I eventually realized the ball cup on the throttle rod was a tad too tight and it wreaked havoc. Thus even if it fits...make sure it fits well. ;-) Suck to do all that wort and then have something so minor like that wipe out its intent, especially if you might not notice it.

Have any of you fixed the MTL yet? I'm going to do that first (as it could affect the linkage design). CKeithNitro has a nice looking fix I'm going to try out.
 
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Integy makes some good looking stuff. You just don't want to use their parts for anything requiring strength. Pretty, but brittle. Servo arms and such won't be a problem. A-arms are a no-no.
 
Rolex said:
Integy makes some good looking stuff. You just don't want to use their parts for anything requiring strength. Pretty, but brittle. Servo arms and such won't be a problem. A-arms are a no-no.
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Okay...that is consistent with what I keep hearing. I guess a business for shelf-queens is pretty genius when you think about it. I try to be color-coordinated and stuff...but always seems to deviate as durability/performance is all I seek so end up with some whack-looking vehicles. ;-) But they can get down for sure...I just suck at making them look nice.
 
Nitro Nerd said:
Rolex...the parts are not specific to this 'OFNA Throttle Mod'...they are just normal actuators, collars,springs etc. They sell 'kits' to make it easier---in fact you'd probably save a few bucks going ala cart.

What color(s) would you like and I'm happy to send you part numbers to match the colors...down to the carb boot. ;-)

EDIT...Bobahloo send you a kit with the colors. Does that work for you? If not, as noted you are not limited to the kit.

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Okay, thanks. Do you mind telling me where you bought it (pm if you prefer)?

How is it? I've heard really bad things about Integy. Sucks too because they have some nice looking options, but as long as it works that is all I care about. When you say 'arm' being the weak point, specifically what are you referencing? The throttle mix horns themselves, or...? When I was looking at it that seemed to be the most important area so wanted to bypass it or smooth it out.

One 'tip' for others doing this...make sure you have the right-sized ball cup (some folks might have never worked with them and this is very important in traditional setups). I used to think as long as snapped on to the carb plate ball I was good. However, once I could not get that smooth/snappy ('wee-wee') after building a new linkage on one of my Losi buggies I eventually realized the ball cup on the throttle rod was a tad too tight and it wreaked havoc. Thus even if it fits...make sure it fits well. ;-) Suck to do all that wort and then have something so minor like that wipe out its intent, especially if you might not notice it.

Have any of you fixed the MTL yet? I'm going to do that first (as it could affect the linkage design). CKeithNitro has a nice looking fix I'm going to try out.
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Well it appears I made a mistake when ordering this throttle mix arm and accidentally ordered 2. So since you seem like a pretty cool guy and we have a lot of similar ideas on these trucks, I believe in paying it forward. PM me your address and Ill send you the extra on the house. It is supposed to be delivered today so when it is, Ill let ya know how it looks and if it looks like a piece of junk Ill tell ya and wont bother sending it.
 

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