aluminum parts and suspenshion

[xmodking#1]

i was wondering is it worth geting any aluminum parts and does the suspenshion pakedge from rs rely halp cause i instaled it in my old 1 and it didt seem difrent .and wat a goodoff roding kit for a hummer

[musclecars4life]

1. talk normal on forums... its not AIM or YAHOO.
2. yes aluminum helps, i got a ton of it (blue) because the plastic parts kept breaking.
3. the suspension DOES help. depending on which one you get depends on what it does.
4. deff get the off road kit.

[skylinedriver]

go with the alloy parts. It's well worth it.

[Thriller]

I say only go with alloy parts if you plan on running your xmod on an aftermarket motor or on Liths-Ions...Otherwise, I have had stock xmods (only S2 motor) running on the stock parts, and it went just fine. Just letting you know because aluminum parts are pretty expensive.

[skylinedriver]

Originally Posted by Thriller

I say only go with alloy parts if you plan on running your xmod on an aftermarket motor or on Liths-Ions...Otherwise, I have had stock xmods (only S2 motor) running on the stock parts, and it went just fine. Just letting you know because aluminum parts are pretty expensive.

Even with a "stock" xmod the plastic parts will break. The alloy parts are not that expensive. Shop around and find the best deal.

[Thriller]

OK thats your opinion. Mine was stated before yours. I dont understand why you see the need to contradict me; I was not stating facts, just my opinion...people do that too much on this forum: no wonder flame wars keep on happening.

[skylinedriver]

Originally Posted by Thriller

OK thats your opinion. Mine was stated before yours. I dont understand why you see the need to contradict me; I was not stating facts, just my opinion...people do that too much on this forum: no wonder flame wars keep on happening.

I was stating facts...plastic parts break. I'm trying to help the poor guy out so he can build an xmod that will withstand some abuse.

[DRFTKO]

yea aluminum is probablly the best bet if you are willing to pay the money. The plastic parts break to easy, especially the knuckles, and the aluminum parts look way better than those plastic ones!!!

[musclecars4life]

i just put in an order for a ton of gpm...

Universal Xmod Star Rims-1PR (Gold)
Universal Battery Heat Sink Mount- 1PC (Blue)
Touring Front Wheel Shaft- 1PAIR (Blue)
Touring Main Gear Protector -1PC (Blue)
Touring Front Lower Arm-1PAIR (Blue)
Touring Rear Lower Arm -1PAIR (Blue)
Touring Shocks -1PAIR (Blue)
Touring Front Steering Plate-0 Deg (Blue)
Touring Front Steering Protection Plate-1PC (Blue)
Touring Rear Skid Plate-1PC (Blue)
Touring Front Shock Tower- 1PC (Blue)
Touring Rear Shock Plate-1PC (Blue)
Touring Front Gear Box Cover - 1PC (Blue)
Delrin Rear Ball Differtial - 1 PC (Blue)
Touring Rear Gear Box Rear Cover - 1PC (Blue)
Touring Rear Gear Box Front Cover - 1PC (Blue)
Touring.FrontUniversal.Swing Shaft - 1PAIR (Blue)

it cost me around $100 now thats not much for all the gpm available for the evo chassis. and now i dont have to worry about my peices breaking as much.

[janikphoto]

Originally Posted by musclecars4life

1. talk normal on forums... its not AIM or YAHOO...

amen! That was painful to read. But, the question he asked is a very good one. I say you SHOULD get some alloy/metal/aluminum parts, but stay within budget. Get the ball bearing kit asap, and maybe a couple alloy parts to start. Then add more as your car breaks the lastic ones. I just wish they'd make some alloy lifted/off road parts.

[Thriller]

I think alloy parts are so useful, that's for sure.....but why have them on a stock xmods ?? Am I the only one who's xmod works just fine with plastic parts??

[janikphoto]

Originally Posted by Thriller

...Am I the only one who's xmod works just fine with plastic parts??

yes. I had to replace a couple parts that didn't have a very good quality control. Too much play/wobble. Plastic is fine, but stock xmod plastic is not...

[RedSXmodder]

Suspension from Radio shack is pretty nice, but I feel that the EVO suspension is sorta crappy. Get aluminum, it offers stronger, durable and more reliable cars, and it increases precision over tha plastic parts.

But aluminum cars can get kinda expensive, so if you do order it, giet everything you need in one order. Also aluminum is good because if you plan on serious upgrades later, you won't have to worry about breaking plastic parts.

Later,
RedSXmodder

[Thriller]

Whats the best webstie to order alloy parts from ?
And what are the most important alloy parts to buy...I mean not all of those are useful right ? I plan on drag racing leme know.

[XmodGam3r]

i like the lift kit,but there are kits that go higher

[vzereeys]

The only thing I had to replace that broke because it was plastic was the rear cup joints. The knuckles are fine because I always run it with my body.

[XmodGam3r]

i think the rims are good

[kataklysm]

Thriller, my aunt bought some pieces for me at atomicmods and the service is really good but the shipping is long for Quebec and Canada, she ordered the pieces the november 22 and she hasen't received them yet.

the good parts to buy are:
rear cup joint
carbon fiber drive shaft
knuckles

[janikphoto]

I bought the front knuckles, sealed bearings, and a few other bits from atomicmods.com and love them. They shipped fast to me, but I'm only a couple hours away from them, so shipping SHOULD be fast. Canada would take a while.

I was thinking about getting the aluminum gear case since it should help dissipate heat from the motor and gears...

Oh, and xmodgam3r: what do you mean about higher kits? I have the radioshack lift kit, but would like to go higher. Who makes a bigger lift kit?!?