Typhon New shoes

[David941]

I'm pretty stoked. I put on Team Redcat splined aluminum hubs that extend the axles a half inch each. Then was able to fit Gorilla taped 2.8 trenchers on 17mm F-11 wheels. Instant basher.

 

[WoodiE]

I like the looks of the Trencher on the Typhon. Keep us posted on how they hold up!

 

[Trillium]

I'm pretty stoked. I put on Team Redcat splined aluminum hubs that extend the axles a half inch each. Then was able to fit Gorilla taped 2.8 trenchers on 17mm F-11 wheels. Instant basher.

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Ditto, have done the same to mine using the team associated hex adapters but the crap UK weather recently means I haven't used them in anger yet apart from tearing it across my lounge lol (I was that bored and the Mrs was out! ) What I did notice instantly was how the Typhon wants to wheelie everywhere now with all that new traction?? May need a bloody wheelie bar now

 

[typhon34]

How does it handle ?? Was thinking if doing this with mine.

 

[Cater4anytink]

Ditto, have done the same to mine using the team associated hex adapters but the crap UK weather recently means I haven't used them in anger yet apart from tearing it across my lounge lol (I was that bored and the Mrs was out! ) What I did notice instantly was how the Typhon wants to wheelie everywhere now with all that new traction?? May need a bloody wheelie bar now

I'm in the UK also can you send me a link to where you got your hex adapters pls

I'm pretty stoked. I put on Team Redcat splined aluminum hubs that extend the axles a half inch each. Then was able to fit Gorilla taped 2.8 trenchers on 17mm F-11 wheels. Instant basher.

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Can you send me the link to where you gt your hex adaptors pls

 

[typhon34]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/321577073134

I just ordered these ones

 

[Cater4anytink]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/321577073134

I just ordered these ones

Ordered the last 2

 

[typhon34]

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Ordered the last 2

Cool
A photo came up in the random media pics on here with a set on a typhon. Said they fit straight on... Hopefully they do the job !
Now to find some f11 rims with 17mm hex in Aus :-S

 

[Trillium]

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Cool
A photo came up in the random media pics on here with a set on a typhon. Said they fit straight on... Hopefully they do the job !
Now to find some f11 rims with 17mm hex in Aus :-S

I had a pain getting all the parts for this upgrade in the UK, hex adapters, wheels and tyres! The team associated adapters I got from the US and got stung for import duties, the wheels cam from china and took forever, and the tyres where out of stock at modelsport an wheelspin so had to wait for those too. I have it all fitted now though and it looks way better than stock, i'll have to check handling as soon as I get it out.

 

[typhon34]

I had a pain getting all the parts for this upgrade in the UK, hex adapters, wheels and tyres! The team associated adapters I got from the US and got stung for import duties, the wheels cam from china and took forever, and the tyres where out of stock at modelsport an wheelspin so had to wait for those too. I have it all fitted now though and it looks way better than stock, i'll have to check handling as soon as I get it out.

Import tax on something that cheap ? Whoa... We don't get stung until its over 1000 dollars here in aus....
2.8 trenchers can be picked up at most hobby shops around here... But getting that size rim with 17 mm hex seems to be a long shot and will end up being an ebay job i think.
I gather it will lose some steering but should be a better basher with the wider tyres

 

[David941]

www.redcatdealer.com
He has the f-11 17mm rims and trenchers unmounted.
A little gorilla tape and balancing, and you're good to go.

 

[typhon34]

Will have to have a look when i get home... The site isnt working too well on my phone.
Are they alowed to post proline to aus ?
Some places wont do it...

 

[Cater4anytink]

www.redcatdealer.com
He has the f-11 17mm rims and trenchers unmounted.
A little gorilla tape and balancing, and you're good to go.

Just checked out of stock guys

Ordered the last 2

There also in stock at tower hobbies, great site and I'm in the UK and have never been stung with import tax using them..should of checked here first

 

[typhon34]

Should have my wheels and tyres by the end of this week !! Heres hoping anyway...

 

[Trillium]

www.redcatdealer.com
He has the f-11 17mm rims and trenchers unmounted.
A little gorilla tape and balancing, and you're good to go.

How are you balancing the wheels and tyres once fitted? I haven't done any balancing at all!

 

[David941]

I use a trackstar balancer mounted sideways on my charging box. I've balanced 7.1" tires on this as well as the stock typhons.
Simple to do and makes a drastic change to the vibration and stability of the car.

 

[Stanleybb50]

Just put these on this morning!

 

[typhon34]

Nice ! :-D
Im still waiting on my hexes....
Do the 2.8 rims fit on without extending the hexes ? Or do they hit the steering blocks/hubs ?

 

[David941]

Mine rubbed the hubs and blocks just barely. But enough that it would probably burn the motor up.

 

[typhon34]

I thought they might... Considering how much my stock rims already do just that !
Its wearing against the bearing bit hehind the hex and theres worn out grooves on the inside of all my rims :-/