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Align T-REX 600N 700N > CF Tail boom on 600N?
 
 
Scrub
Senior Heliman
Location: Antioch, CA

Any reason why I should NOT use a CF Tail boom on my 600N?

My heli's tail heavy even with my battery mounted as far forward as possible. I was thinking of changing the Alum. boom for a Carbon Fiber one but I wasn't sure if the CF would hold up well in the Nitro version.
08-02-2007 Over year old.
 
 
inkspot1967
rrProfessor
Location: cranston ri.

it will hold it just as good on a nitro, but not sure if it would help in a tail heavy heli.

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08-02-2007 Over year old.
 
 
Royrex
Senior Heliman
Location: TN USA

It does help a little.
A carbon push rod for the tail will help also.
08-02-2007 Over year old.
 
 
colsy
Elite Veteran
Location: Cambridge, UK

I doubt it would make any difference, only being 8-10grammes lighter.

What RX batt are you using. ???

Colin.

Only Quote From Experience.
08-02-2007 Over year old.
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electriciancarl
Veteran
Location: East Mesa Az.

Increase your crash cost by $25.00 but you'll look better doin it.

Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.
08-02-2007 Over year old.
 
 
702nitro
Key Veteran
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Sure why not! I just can't see if it's justifiable to buy a CF boom for any weight savings. I would just personally put a hold on it, and get it when the alum tail get twisted in a crash.

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08-02-2007 Over year old.
 
 
Scrub
Senior Heliman
Location: Antioch, CA

I'm using a 2Cell Lipo. I suppose I could use a heavier battery but I'd prefer to remove weight than to add. By the way, I've already removed the horizontal fin.
08-02-2007 Over year old.
 
 
Malc1
Senior Heliman
Location: EVESHAM,UK

No reason why not - I`ve got one fitted to my 600N that I have very neally finished and my 600E is absolutely fine - no problems of any sort

08-03-2007 Over year old.
 
 
J.D. Wilson
Elite Veteran
Location: Nashville, TN

1. it's WAY more delicate than the stock boom and 2. in my experience it is much more difficult to stuff the torque tube bearing and rubber stopper into the carbon boom and 3. aluminum tail booms are 2 for $9.00! Stock for me on this piece.

Let your flying do the talking - don't talk about your flying
08-03-2007 Over year old.
 
 
Scrub
Senior Heliman
Location: Antioch, CA

Thanks for reply guys. I think I'm going to give it a try anyway.

trex600crasher, here's how I easily installed the torque tube into the boom: I lightly lubed the "rubber stopper", then using the clear plastic tube that the torque tube was shipped in I pushed the stopper down the torque tube. That way the force is on the rubber stopper and not the torque tube or bearing.
08-03-2007 Over year old.
 
 
docjoe
Elite Veteran
Location: Stockton, CA United States

I get the HeliDirect CF boom which is 19.99. It is still more expensive than the stock Al boom but I like the way it looks! It's just extra bling to me. NO real performance differences.

Joe
We haven't seen Colonel Angus around these parts for years!
08-03-2007 Over year old.
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Charlie R
Senior Heliman
Location: Lafayette Ca

Scrub
How much do you think you will save ?
Crarlie R
08-03-2007 Over year old.
 
 
Wyorcflyer
Senior Heliman
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming USA

I got talked into a CF tail boom for my X-Cell a few years back. I couldn't tell any difference until I crashed. The tail boom evaporated and spread my tail parts all over the prairie. At least with the Aluminum boom it all says together so you can clean up the mess and find any salvageable parts faster. If you don't crash then it doesn't matter.

Jack Patton
08-03-2007 Over year old.
 
 
Dave Yost
Veteran
Location: San Diego Ca, USA

I put the carbon boom on mine during the build. It looks great, gives the heli a more professional look. However, I too had problems getting the tail drive in the tube. May not be worth the hassle.

But it looks Cool!!!!

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08-03-2007 Over year old.
 
 
cbflys
Senior Heliman
Location: Central Islip, Long Island NY - USA

The red grease that comes with the kit makes it really hard to get the torque tube guides into the tail tube. Use a nice synthetic grease (like TriFlow) and they'll slide right in.
08-03-2007 Over year old.
 
 
Dave Yost
Veteran
Location: San Diego Ca, USA

I agree, I ended up spraying a bunch of try flow in the tube to get it in.

Dave

MA Fury Extreme,Vibe 50, JR 9303,YS,Vblades, Don't blame me, I voted for Jimmy Buffet!
08-03-2007 Over year old.
 
 
Scrub
Senior Heliman
Location: Antioch, CA

Charlier, I don't think the weight difference is noticeable. I'm not into "bling". I'd feel more comfortable if the heli balanced out better.
08-03-2007 Over year old.
 
 
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