Spark Spark XB6 Aluminum upgrades

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Just finished up running 2 packs through her bunches on jumps. Amazing how well it handles and jumps seems to want to be in the air. I did submerge here earlier today took the receiver apart dried out and recalibrated had the red death blink. After alls great, new tires arriving tomorrow. A set of badlands and a street set to make some speed passes. Pretty excited
 
Shrink wrapped the CV’s on the front tore down did some maintenance. Found the center diff way low on fluid but think I had a small leak. I went with 30k what TC suggested for off road like I’m doing. Some new parts and tires arrive today send some more shots once installed. Bash on guys

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Some sneakers arrived shame it’s raining once again. Really like to see the difference on the Proline tires Vs stock and also finally be able to make some street passes with the street tires

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Went ahead and ordered the 7075 servo saver I didn’t think should have bought 2 one for the Kagama4 and Spark. Just got to take the Spark out on the road and Holly crap 💩 is she fast. Waiting on the GPS to finish charging maybe I can get enough satellites to get a reading again I’m very very rural. Working on setting shock settings right now any of you guys have spring adjustment suggestions and how soon should I service the shock oil. I bought 800 that was suggested. Thanks again guys for everyone’s help

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Don't know what adjustments would be ideal for your model. Also depends a lot on driving style and terrain. I would take a look at what others have done with the spark and adjust one thing at the time. Then you can find out what adjustments make it feel better to you.

I don't think you have to change the shock oil yet, as your spark is still quite new right? I believe the manual states every 50 runs depending on conditions. If it's very dusty or muddy where you run it might be necessary already. Usually you can feel it if the oil needs to be changed. If you push your rig down and it shoots back up instead of slowly returning you definitely need a refill.
 
Niekname said:
Don't know what adjustments would be ideal for your model. Also depends a lot on driving style and terrain. I would take a look at what others have done with the spark and adjust one thing at the time. Then you can find out what adjustments make it feel better to you.

I don't think you have to change the shock oil yet, as your spark is still quite new right? I believe the manual states every 50 runs depending on conditions. If it's very dusty or muddy where you run it might be necessary already. Usually you can feel it if the oil needs to be changed. If you push your rig down and it shoots back up instead of slowly returning you definitely need a refill.
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Yes I don’t have many runs on her yet, thank you for the how to check if it’s time to change fluid. She still isn’t bouncy when the pushed down nice smooth slow to come up. So far the thing I like the best are the adjustable tie rods just allows me to set steering up more for how as you said I drive.
 
Kagama bumper skid plates arrive today for the Spark and looks like the TC 7075 front/rear suspension supports. Not sure afterwards what other upgrades I can do and found my lost left front Spark driveshaft yesterday haven’t been able to find the CV insert or pin gonna look some more
 
Well good and damn 💩 got a speed pass in on the 15t pinion but fried one street tire. Glue failed so is it worth my time to reglue or just buy another set guys. Now these are smaller than stock Spark Wheel/tires that she came with so I expected to loose some speed

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Ok sorry so fast forgot to ask suggestions on decent street tires more the size of factory ones maybe a little taller is fine, running duel cooling fans and I don’t do a lot of street driving but hell it’s fun to cut loose once in awhile.
 
shortround9191 said:
Ok sorry so fast forgot to ask suggestions on decent street tires more the size of factory ones maybe a little taller is fine, running duel cooling fans and I don’t do a lot of street driving but hell it’s fun to cut loose once in awhile.
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Look into grp's, although they are short at 98mm you'll have a much harder time getting them to grenade on ya, generally on 6s with a 60mph setup they're pretty invincible, they typically let go on me around 80-90mph or on 8s at lower speeds just cause I'm spinning them so hard, usually about $50 for a set of 4, go with s7 for longevity
 
AngrySection8 said:
Look into grp's, although they are short at 98mm you'll have a much harder time getting them to grenade on ya, generally on 6s with a 60mph setup they're pretty invincible, they typically let go on me around 80-90mph or on 8s at lower speeds just cause I'm spinning them so hard, usually about $50 for a set of 4, go with s7 for longevity
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Outstanding I have taller gearing if I want more speed, have a guy at the club with the little Aarma just wanting to make sure the Spark leads the pack. Think 60 will definitely handle the Aarma Typhoon, off road wise I’m really liking the Pro Line Bad lands. They jump really good compared to anything else I’ve tried so far track and have tons more control than the stock tires
 
Horatio said:
Definitely change the foam for a closed cell replacement. If the tyre is intact, there's no reason why you can't re-glue the tyre back to the rim with fresh insert. 👍
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Cool I’ll look up and order some foam for the tires.
 
Apparently ADU Racing is no longer shipping to the US from Aliexpress.

EDIT: Never mind they seems to have been temporary.
 
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Atomic Skull said:
Apparently ADU Racing is no longer shipping to the US from Aliexpress.
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I installed the chassis ADU brace and just ordered the ADU shock towers after finding my stock front one bent. I do have a 20ton press so it’s straight again rather upgrade with added strength. I did run the spark a lot yesterday ended up snapping the left front CV pin but that’s all that was lost the shrink wrap held the center pin in. Already replaced with one more spare front CV assembly left, really hoping the warranty axles will be sent out soon to us USA people before I just buy a set on my own. Finally changed the front shock oil have to do a honey do will service the rear made a TX90 to EC5 adapter ( the Amazon one melted the solder ) when I get back and hopefully get some runs in.

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