I'm confused...Your original post says that RPM arms arent as durable as the stock ones and then you seem to turn around and contradict yourself by agreeing with me that of course RPM parts are more durable as that is the companies intent. I understand that your preference is to use stock ones over RPM and thats totally up to you. whatever works for ya but I'm confused as to your stance on the durability and quality of RPM parts. in the first post you seemed to be saying they werent as good quality as the stock ones.
No worries--apologies if it seemed like I contradicted myself. However, I don't believe I stated in my original post (or any post I can recollect) that the Losi 810 stock ones were more durable than the RPM ones. What is leading you to that conclusion---so I can clear it up?
The stock have had plenty of crashes and have held up well, and as mentioned I feel TLR is as durable as it gets (comparing like vehicles). I cannot speak for anyone else, but I keep my vehicles only two ways: strong as an ox and smooth as silk. If I see a problem part, I will spare nothing at fixing it - the right way. My 810 A-arms have been smooth and durable. My RPM A-arms (which had < 1 percent the run time) broke and were hindering the buggy's suspension.
These are merely facts. If the stock A-arms ever become a problem, I would address it-know that. I would be incredibly shocked if that happened, however, as I assure you that it has had some of the nastiest crashes you've seen. My son slammed into a brick wall head on going 45+ once, and also jumped off the track--as in OFF the property into oncoming traffic--but I've had some really bad ones I don't even want to think about with my 810. She is TOUGH!
Perhaps it is the fact I noted I was going to revert back to stock? If so, note I stated I made that decision prior to the the RPM one giving out - so durability had nothing to do with it whatsoever.
Anyway, let me know where I stated the 810 ones were more durable (or even alluded to it) and I'll elaborate on it so it is clear,.
Or, was it when I stated I feel that the Mugen and OFNA Hyper 7 stock A-arms are just as durable as any RPM A-arms I've tried. Was that it? To my knowledge, RPM does not make A-arms for those vehicles, and understand why as those "stock" A-arms are incredibly durable so there is little demand from people wanting stronger a-arms for those vehicles.
And you are correct, I did say that IF RPM decided to make arms for those Mugen or Hyper 7 (or any product in which it does not have parts)...I would
expect them to be more durable. That that is their business model, correct?. Of course at certain point durability become a liability (see alum arms)...so why create something where there is no demand?
The reason they dont have RPM arms for Mugens, Kyoshos, Sepents etc is because theres not much of a market for them and therefore very little room for profit. If Mugens were as widely owned as Traxxas or Losi kits youd see aftermarket parts flying out the wazoo for them.
Oh, I'm sure there is definite truth to that, but don't feel it is the sole reason. I see it in terms of
need. I'm glad you noted 'Losi kits' as that is a very good example. How many parts does RPM make for the Losi 8ight 2.0 vs the Mini 8ight or LST? I would wager there are as many (if not more) 8ight 2.0's sold than those vehicles...but there is not a need for RPMs products on the 8ight 2.0. Same with the OFNA Hyper 7. That buggy is
incredibly popular--certainly enough to "make a profit" if there were a specific aftermarket part need. Hopefully that makes sense - I can go on and on, but really am trying to be succinct (whcih is hard for me sometimes).
I also don't really feel there is/was a need for RPM products on the 810 (it's really for the SCTE). The only reason I put them on was that I bought them a while back (I stocked up when it was discontinued) and just wanted to try them. This, as opposed with my Savage (where I did brake the stock arm) so am trying RPMs on it - at a bit of a cost.
I'm confused as to your stance on the durability and quality of RPM parts.
I don't see any RPM parts being a "must have" on any of the vehicles
I own. I want to ensure no one misreads that. ;-) Please no one respond with "So you're saying RPM sucks???????" or things such as that. I know I can be long-winded, but guys, PLEASE read my posts before responding. I do think that RPM is very good for the hobby. I feel they cater to the novice hobbyist, and I **assume** a number of people that use their parts are because they heard from someone who heard you're not running right if you don't use them (as opposed with actually breaking that part and THEN upgrading--as I mistakenly did in this instance ). However, that is no different from a lot of aftermarket manufactuers. Finally, in MY experience, 100% of the parts I've used--again, this is just me--came at a performance cost. Consequently, they are right for some vehicles, and not for others---and this is good discussion to learn other people's experience with them.
