lunsford titanium

[DMAT]

Im going to be ordering a full hardware set for the rc10. My biggest question is it worth upgrading parts to this material? Is there any advantage over stainless steel with a good finish? I'll have to determine what all screws I actually need but is it worth the money?

im guessing its either that or I go with this set here.

http://www.rcscrewz.com/product_info.php/p/ass017-associated-rc10-stainless-steel-screw-kit/products_id/1415

[flipwils11]

I'll be interested to hear what you thinik of these. I have a set of the titanium screws for my Tamiya Avante build (tamiya part #) but have never tried them on anything else.

[aip47-2008]

My XXXT Matt Francis has a complete set of Lunsford Ti. I shed some weight for sure.......................not sure you need to lose any weight. Excellent Bling factor though!!

[kink]

Ti is mostly to save weight. Plus it wont corrode.

[8rad]

why not use aluminum. lighter and cheaper.

[kink]

Alloy will not be as strong as Ti and alloy will corrode in a very subtle way if the anodising gets scratched off. Probably not an issue but worth bearing in mind.

[jwscab]

it's really your call. It's more expensive and doesn't corrode, and it's lighter. if you need those characteristics and don't mind paying the price, they are a good buy.

I am fortunate enough that I have a bunch of stainless hardware that I've collected over the years, so I use them almost exclusively(I use #2, #4, and 3mm) but anything larger like the 8-32's, I use the aluminum ones from associated. Mcmaster-carr sells hardware very cheaply in volume, so when I need something new, I get 18-8 stainless which is more than strong enough for these cars, plus no corrosion.

[DMAT]

the other set was stainless steel so corrosion is sorta meh between the two.

as to not using aluminum, I've had too many screws tear up. Id just prefer a stronger metal and the look im going for can be accomplished by titanium or stainless so thats where im at.

i need to call the people with that other shop and ask about the screws though to make sure they have a polished finish.

[DMAT]

now that ive finally got a chance. it looks like most of the screws that go in the car.

well the issue im coming up with is there is a complete screw set listed in the parts list and its only 49 screws. But looking at all the other screws listed for the car, it totals a lot more than 49 at 110. when i look at the exploded view, im getting right around 49 minus the transmission screws. So the question is what should I go with? If im buying titanium, the price can jump up a whole lot more than needed.

on a side note, since most screws are 4-40 or 8-32, I havent studied up on screw sizes but the 4 and 8 are diameter in mm and the 32 and 40 are threads per inch?

[jwscab]

#4 and #8 screws are a nominal gauge size, but not metric. Yes the 40 and 32 are threads per inch.

[GoMachV]

Keep in mind some screws should not be aluminum, stainless, or titanium. With steel you have a little give, with titanium and stainless you tend to break them more than bend them. I don't like to use anything but steel for shock bolts, front tower bolts, and nose plate/braces. Just my preference, I am not Cliff Lett!

[DMAT]

Gah, after looking at all the screws. The prices at lunsford is just insane. most screws needed for the rc10 are needed in increments of 6 while lunford only sells in sets of 4. gonna end up costing $10 for each type of screw minimum.

I get the bit with steel but this is to be a shelf queen so im not too worried about running it often and needing to hold a lot of strength.

[DMAT]

Its not Lunsford but i did find a titanium screw set.

http://www.hobbyetc.com/item.cgi?part_id=25402

Shipping is a little pricey

[askbob]

Its not Lunsford but i did find a titanium screw set.

http://www.hobbyetc.com/item.cgi?part_id=25402

Shipping is a little pricey

Nice find. That price ain't bad at all.

[DMAT]

If the picture is any bit accurate, It should be much better than what I received from rc screws. Clearly your getting a much wider variety of screws that should better fit the car.

For the price, your probably getting your money's worth if the material is of good quality. about $0.30 per screw. lot less than lunsford $1.22 per.

I'm almost tempted to return my rc screws set but I can always stand to have extra hardware.