The Official "What is it?" Thread

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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread

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Anyone recognize this motor? Looks newer...just a generic modern thing? Sorry, my @#$% camera wouldn't focus worth a crap, time to get another one. All it says on it is "Johnson" and "made in China".
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread

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Johnson and Mabuchi are standard issue kit motors with many cars.
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread

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This one just looked pretty generic...but then, I'm still learning this stuff...
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread

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Hey I have this set of shocks... Anyone have an idea of what these are for?? The longer shocks have 4mm shafts and the fronts are 3mm shafts.. Also of note are the pivot balls in the rear shock caps.. Any help would be appreciated..

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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread

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Right shocks are Kyosho Platinum, left shocks maybe polished Kyosho golds?
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread

Post by GoMachV »

Jk nailed it. The platinums have variable valving. Unscrew the plastic end and hold the metal piece it's in. As you turn it the shock action changes. The shafts are hollow with another inside it
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Was just going to say the same about the Platinums...
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread

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Recognize this body? Pretty large, at least 1:10 scale...
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Well hell.. that was quick!! I have been wondering this for a bit.. Never had the platinum shocks before.. Thanks for the help.. You guys are awesome..

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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread

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These are the Platinums I just put on my MID SE...
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Ohhhh now I see them.. Really this place is too much.. The human database is amazing.. :lol: :lol:

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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread

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Happy to help, I've gotten some great info from the members here, it's nice to return the favor.
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread

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R Cane wrote:Recognize this body? Pretty large, at least 1:10 scale...
Thanks!
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Probably a Bolink, its a Modified oval body. Oddly, they still make & sell them through RJ Speed products as SK bodies
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread

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Thanks!
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Re: The Official "What is it?" Thread

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A few more mystery pieces (to me, anyway)...thanks for the help

the large part is aluminum. the nubs are all steel
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steel tube inside aluminum disk
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textured, very thin and flexible plastic
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