The FBS set consists of two ball studs. It's a very unique design of a dynamic acting ball stud for the suspension. The O-Ring inside the capsuled steel housing allows a movement of the actual ball stud into every direction. Furthermore the O-Ring provides the needed damping effect.
It can be beneficial in certain conditions, such as lower grip or on very special asphalt/carpet surfaces.
Additionally, it reduces the peak load on the suspension link at crashes.
Depending where the studs are installed, there are different effects which we describe below.
Basically, the Ball Studs can be used in every position of the car where normal ST24 is in use. T02 Multi Tool
5,5mm/6,5mm/7,0mm wrench which is made from high grade stainless steel with laser engraved logo. Highly recommended for the FBS (Flexible Ball Stud) assembly as well as for AT21/AT21ST-A installation on the chassis.
BBS-1C Ceramic Drivetrain Ball Bearings Set for A800
High quality Ball Bearings with Si3N4 ceramic balls.The optimum to reduce the friction of your A800 drivetrain!
Especially usefull for any stock class competition where the lowest friction of the drivetrain will result in higher topspeed and more consisten power for the runtime.
Black Rubber seal on one side. Metal seal on the other side.
BBS-1C set includes: B106RC/Z - 13pcs, B84RC/Z - 1pcs
ST134 FBS Nut
ST134 FBS Nut - Spare part for FBS set.
ST141 FBS Stud
ST141 FBS Stud - Spare part for FBS set.
ST24F FBS Ball
ST24F FBS Ball - Spare part for FBS set.
OR1.8-90 FBS O-Ring x 2
Spare O-Rings (90shore) for FBS set.
B106RC/Z Ball Bearing Ceramic x 2
High quality Ball Bearings with Si3N4 ceramic balls.The optimum to reduce the friction of your A800 drivetrain!
Especially usefull for any stock class competition where the lowest friction of the drivetrain will result in higher topspeed and more consisten power for the runtime.
Black Rubber seal on one side. Metal seal on the other side.
Size: 6X10X3mm
B84RC/Z Ball Bearing Ceramic
High quality Ball Bearings with Si3N4 ceramic balls.The optimum to reduce the friction of your A800 drivetrain!
Especially usefull for any stock class competition where the lowest friction of the drivetrain will result in higher topspeed and more consisten power for the runtime.
Black Rubber seal on one side. Metal seal on the other side.
Size: 4X8X3mm
After tests with our factory team drivers we recommend following use of the FBS:
#1: Front upper toplinks FR (rear) position.
It adds more "caster flex" effect which means the front suspension settings change more under load.
The effect is similar to using softer material for suspension parts, without using softer and weaker material!
On track, the car can generate more front end grip which helps to turn into the corner.
This is recommended for lower to low-med grip conditions.
#2: Front AM14 steering arms.
Calm down the steering input and remove some sharpness. Can be a good option when the car is too twitchy.
Furthermore it acts a little bit like an additional Servo Safer and absorbs some of the force when touching barriers.
Attention! --> It also removes some precision and the actual steering feeling is/can be very different!
#3: Rear AM23 steering arms.
By using the FBS on the rear steering arms, the toe-in of the rear wheels is more dynamic, depending on the force on the wheel.
Under forward acceleration it slightly opens up and reduces the toe angle which helps for more speed in a straight line.
In corners, the outside wheel will generate some additional toe angle which adds some extra rear end grip.
INFORMATION:
The height of the FBS Ball Stud corresponds to the height of a normal ST24 Ball Stud with 3,5mm shims!
ASSEMBLY TIP:
--> Awesomatix T02 is highly recommended!
Step1: Install and tighten ST141 on the car via 6,5mm wrench
Step2: Push the OR1.8-90 into place in ST141 cavity
Step3: Put some grease/lube on the lower shaft of ST24F and push it thru the O-ring
Step2: Install and tighten the nut (ST134) on ST121 via 7 mm wrench