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Old 4-28-2004, 3:17 PM
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Ebay part not the same as stock ??? Take a look.

I just received two brand new front arms for a GS Storm. I noticed right away that they were a little different. All the mounting points look like they would fit, but as you can see by my arrows, they are a little different. So, are they a knock-off ? Are they made for some other buggy, but just happen to fit the Storm as well ? Is it a newer version of an old part ? Is it residual left over from the cast ? If anything, it's stronger with the added material.

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Old 4-28-2004, 3:31 PM
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I do not know your buggy but looking at it, it looks like they tried to stregthen that area of the arm with a little more plastic.

You could also call tower tech support, they might know. or call GS, they should know too. both phone numbers are on their websites.
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Old 4-28-2004, 3:33 PM
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Yes those are for the storm. I broke my left front arm about 3 weeks ago and went to my lhs and purchased a replacement. I believe the reason they look differenct is a newer revision of the part. The extra plastic may be used for renforcement. I know that my arm snapped right where that added plastic is on the front of the arm which does look like a weak spot for the arm. The only logical explination i could provide.. correct me if i am totaly reaching here.

as flash said. . seems we posted at the same time.

extra plastic = added renforcement(possible flaw in the design that GS noticed) which makes me like GS even more. Take responsibility and correct the problem!

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Old 4-28-2004, 3:35 PM
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Maybe they redesigned that part when they released the SUT?
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Old 4-28-2004, 3:40 PM
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A re-design makes sense. I was just worried that since I got them real cheap, that they might have been a knock-off. Thanks for the help guys.
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Old 4-28-2004, 7:11 PM
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That just looks like flashing from the mold. How thick is it? If it's anything under ~1/8", thats what it is, cut it off, it will not make the arm any stronger.
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Old 4-28-2004, 7:29 PM
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Don't think it's flashing. Too uniform and fairly thick (about 1/8").
I think the guys earlier hit on it. Probably a design change in response to feedback that folks were breaking the arms right at that point.
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Old 4-29-2004, 2:45 PM
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Originally posted by militarymaxx
A re-design makes sense. I was just worried that since I got them real cheap, that they might have been a knock-off. Thanks for the help guys.
If appears to be stronger and costs less. stock up on em?!!?!

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