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Title: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: schweaty on 03/17/2014, 05:10 PM
or any equivalent screws.  color doesnt matter.  they just need to do the job.  I live in Germany, so I cant exactly rundown to the True Value to get what I need and I had no luck at the local hardware store. 

If you have a donor TE with the screws, I would like to buy them from you.  I've also heard a TV Tuner has the same screws in it.

Background:  I bought a grubby broken TE off ebay.  I got it all cleaned up and working but it doesnt have the screws.  The lack of screws wasnt in the description or obvious in the pics.  I probably would've bought it anyway  :P

*Bring on the "those are worth $1000" jokes
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: MotherGunner on 03/17/2014, 06:10 PM
Quote from: schweaty on 03/17/2014, 05:10 PMI live in Germany, so *Bring on the "those are worth $1000" jokes
Me first:

"Muthafucka, fuck the fucking world and my new band is called: SYSKILL!"

Catch the Ice Dude (https://youtu.be/zd7c5tQCs1I#)
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: schweaty on 03/17/2014, 06:14 PM
my day just got a whole lot better =D>
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: turbokon on 03/18/2014, 10:20 AM
Ouch but funny as hell:)

Schweaty, those screws are extremely hard to fine. Your best bet is to get a tv tuner, they use the same exact screws.
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: schweaty on 03/26/2014, 01:49 PM
so i'm thinking of ordering this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOSB1524-Team-Losi-Screw-Set-E-Clip-Micro-T-B-DT-/251374710889?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a8719b069 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOSB1524-Team-Losi-Screw-Set-E-Clip-Micro-T-B-DT-/251374710889?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a8719b069)

total shot in the dark, and a bit pricey considering I only need 4 screws but i guess i'm desperate.  does anyone have any experience with these losi micro RC cars.  I know they are teensy.  I almost wonder if the screws will end up being too small.  any help is appreciated.

or, if some kind soul would consider going to a true value for me, i would also appreciate the help.  that was always my go-to place for nuts and bolts of all sizes
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 03/26/2014, 01:54 PM
Tell me what they are (diameter, length, thread pitch, etc.) and I'll hit a True Value for ya.
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: DragonmasterDan on 03/26/2014, 01:59 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/26/2014, 01:54 PMTell me what they are (diameter, length, thread pitch, etc.) and I'll hit a True Value for ya.
I recall Chop having similar problems finding those screws as well. I don't think they're common, but I could be wrong.
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: schweaty on 03/26/2014, 02:56 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/26/2014, 01:54 PMTell me what they are (diameter, length, thread pitch, etc.) and I'll hit a True Value for ya.
Necro, you're a bro.  The measurements are: 7/8" long x 1/16" wide and the head is 1/8".  If you have one, I would pull a bolt from a TE or a GT and take it with you in a small baggy or something.  Please dont go out of your way to do this.  If there is a True Value on the way to work or school or whatever, great.  If there isnt, dont worry about it.  I will be fine.

DragonmasterDan,  thanks for the intel.  I will PM Chop.

thanks err'body
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: DragonmasterDan on 03/26/2014, 03:20 PM
Quote from: schweaty on 03/26/2014, 02:56 PMDragonmasterDan,  thanks for the intel.  I will PM Chop.

thanks err'body
I don't know if he ever found replacements though I think he tried.
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: turbokon on 03/26/2014, 06:02 PM
Schweaty, I recently received a lot with another tv tuner.  If you still haven't found the screws, I'll gladly pull them from this extra turner I have.
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: schweaty on 03/27/2014, 02:32 PM
Quote from: turbokon on 03/26/2014, 06:02 PMSchweaty, I recently received a lot with another tv tuner.  If you still haven't found the screws, I'll gladly pull them from this extra turner I have.
Turbokon,  you are a lifesaver once again.    I guess my only concern is:  what are you going to do with that tuner after you take out the screws?  If you dont want to take apart the tuner, I understand. Maybe I should buy the tuner from you, take the screws, then its my problem to replace those screws down the road.  I dont know.  I just dont want to leave you stuck with a tuner you cant do anything with because you took out the screws and gave them to me.
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: tiptopjames on 03/27/2014, 07:43 PM
I have a tuner you can have, just pay actual shipping. I feel like turbokon may find a use for his later on :)
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: turbokon on 03/27/2014, 08:11 PM
I didn't mind shipping the extra turner but if you insist tiptop:)
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: schweaty on 03/28/2014, 04:27 AM
Quote from: tiptopjames on 03/27/2014, 07:43 PMI have a tuner you can have, just pay actual shipping. I feel like turbokon may find a use for his later on :)
PM'd  :D
Title: Re: WTB: 4 long black screws that hold Turbo Express case together
Post by: schweaty on 03/28/2014, 12:13 PM
me and tiptopjames worked out a trade.  thanks for all the inputs everybody.

-Dan