I’ve ordered an HG clone of the Tamiya F-350 Hi Lift. About $270 shipped. You can find them reviewed on YouTube. The Internet seems to conclude that it is a solid clone of the Tamiya product. Does anybody hr happen to have one? If so, any comments and suggestions would be great.
Apparently, this truck is bereft of bearings, and full of bushings. My understanding is this is the case both in the HG clone, and in the original. That sounds cheesy to me, and I was seriously contemplating getting a set of Yeah Racing bearings for this truck, which is my first new RC in many many years! I’m excited.
So I have two questions on this: First, is it actually, significantly beneficial install these bearings? It is not much of a financial commitment, being under $30. I therefore imagine the answer to this first question is, yes. So I guess my real question is, as I have never done this, is installing all these bearings almost like rebuilding the truck? Worse? Taking it all apart, putting it all back together? A serious amount of work, then? I think that is the only thing that might hold me back.
On another note, I was thinking of putting in an RC Screwz stainless steel screw kit on this RTR. It is kind of a habit with me. I don’t necessarily install every last screw. And I would just be curious to see what you all think of these screw kits, and whether they are, indeed, worthwhile.
Lol, I think sone of you might be thinking, “this is an RTR. Dogma dictates that one first replace the Steering Servo! And THEN, the Motor/ESC. And only AFTER that, muck about with shiny screws and bearings.” Something like that. But, I figured I’d take a wait and see stance on the Motor/Esc, and even the Steering Servo. Having said all that, however, I’d welcome any input on a proper Servo and Drive setup for this rig ….
As always, thank you kindly! People here are very helpful.
Apparently, this truck is bereft of bearings, and full of bushings. My understanding is this is the case both in the HG clone, and in the original. That sounds cheesy to me, and I was seriously contemplating getting a set of Yeah Racing bearings for this truck, which is my first new RC in many many years! I’m excited.
So I have two questions on this: First, is it actually, significantly beneficial install these bearings? It is not much of a financial commitment, being under $30. I therefore imagine the answer to this first question is, yes. So I guess my real question is, as I have never done this, is installing all these bearings almost like rebuilding the truck? Worse? Taking it all apart, putting it all back together? A serious amount of work, then? I think that is the only thing that might hold me back.
On another note, I was thinking of putting in an RC Screwz stainless steel screw kit on this RTR. It is kind of a habit with me. I don’t necessarily install every last screw. And I would just be curious to see what you all think of these screw kits, and whether they are, indeed, worthwhile.
Lol, I think sone of you might be thinking, “this is an RTR. Dogma dictates that one first replace the Steering Servo! And THEN, the Motor/ESC. And only AFTER that, muck about with shiny screws and bearings.” Something like that. But, I figured I’d take a wait and see stance on the Motor/Esc, and even the Steering Servo. Having said all that, however, I’d welcome any input on a proper Servo and Drive setup for this rig ….
As always, thank you kindly! People here are very helpful.
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