The Official "What is it?" Thread

[jwscab]

You can get cheap connector pin removers on eBay or Amazon. Usually a three piece kit. Work great for lots of different styles

[dldiaz]

Are you talking about this kind of set:

https://www.amazon.com/Depinning-Electrical-Connector-Extractor-Automotive/dp/B0922GF9W8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=JYSE7VF7DF7T&keywords=connector+pin+remover&qid=1677370107&sprefix=connector+pin+remover%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQUNYN0pIWFVEVDBHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjA5OTI4M1BFT0lHWEFXME44RCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjIwMjY4MlRSNkRKUUNGWElVVSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=


I can't seem to find any that look like the picture above (Frankentruck's picture)?

[juicedcoupe]

This is what I have.

[Elkcycles]

I received some oddball parts in the mail. A few thing sI can't quite place, especially in the onroad realm.

Three different heatsinks. The first is a motor spacer. I feel that I know this one, but can't recall who made it:

Then these two that are different widths, but the same design:

Then this drag car roller. The front end is Associated, but I know nothing of drag cars save for a New Era Nitro Pro Mod from back in the day. Any ideas?

Finally, an RC10L, but I don't know the front end, which is highly adjustable:

[Frankentruck]

Trinity spacer.

[Phin]

Trinity
Holeshot
Fine Design Firefox Prostock
Cheetah Racing

[Elkcycles]

Thank you both. I should have known it was a Trinity spacer, and even the Holeshot heatsinks should have triggered my recollection. I admit to knowing nothing about the Cheetah front end.

[Lowgear]

There's a couple of mystery center plunger tools in my grab bag of tools. Any idea what these are for? I'm sure I need them, just don't know why yet.
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You may already know this since you didn't ask, but I see there's an MCS bearing cleaner in the bag. Here's the instructions for it: https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=111&t=43840

[Frankentruck]

I did know about the bearing cleaner (had one already) but haven't seen the instruction sheet before. Thanks!

[scr8p]

Thank you both. I should have known it was a Trinity spacer, and even the Holeshot heatsinks should have triggered my recollection. I admit to knowing nothing about the Cheetah front end.

The 10lss is also an HPI oval chassis.

[dldiaz]

I have been asking questions about Losi items in another thread - maybe I will divide up and post some here as well


I have one JRX-2 chassis that seems to be a different material than the others - it is a very shiny/slick carbon fiber:

Is this an aftermarket chassis?

[dldiaz]

Can anyone identify this steering system (installed on a JRX-2) - I once had a similar steering setup on an RC10, seems like maybe it was a "steering enhancement kit" ?

Edit: Hmm, not sure why it is rotating that picture?

[JK Racing]

The chassis reminds me of the Hellstrom ones he is making currently, looks very similar in material.

Robinson released the 18 degree offset steering, just like the RC10 for the JRX as well.

[dldiaz]

Ahh yes, Robinson steering kit - Thanks!

For the chassis - I have had it for 10-12 years, would that still be consistent with being made by Hellstrom?

[JK Racing]

Maybe, not sure how long he has been making them.