This section/thread is mostly going to be dedicated to the products I make and 95% of it will be updates on developments so it is all logged in 1 spot vs spread out. I am hoping it keeps it cleaner and stops over posting on the actual freelancer (sale section) because these are just development posts until they go live. At least here it gives me a chance to discuss prices and details not allowed in a normal post.

A range of 1G, 2G, and even Evo will be listed here because we have a big group of Evo owners its only fair to share here also as some products will cross over.

More then welcome to comment. Ask questions to any specific post and I will do my best to keep up with them all.

Sneak peak as whats to come today in a later post!

I recognize that part......

1990TSIAWDTALON said:

I recognize that part......

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PHEW... That's good, be worried if you wondered what it was

Another FIBA Friday and an OEM+ Product development UPDATE!

From test prints to revisions then more revisions to the final print. Things have moved a long way for these, Which are NOW APPROVED as complete from test fitting.

Some of you will remember I was working on some replacement DSM/EVO tensioner arms a while back! This was due to a few reasons which I will list below

Discontinued! The BIGGEST issue is they are gone. 6 Bolts have been gone longer and 7 Bolts are just about there now.

wear... Both the shaft self-lube bearing sleeve and hydraulic tensioner pin all wear the tensioner and as we know a wobbling tensioner from the bush means your timing belt is going to walk and cause issues!

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When I started this development the goal was to make sure the engines could be rebuild using much higher quality parts for years to come with ZERO worries of not being able to get a good one. EVERY ENGINE needs one as it's critical to the build.

HOWEVER, I have features designed into them which are quite special and are listed below.

Stonger material. These will be machined from Billet 4340 Chromoly / EN24T alloy steel! Super strong and high-wearing

Bronze bush will be replaceable! This means should you EVER need replacements or spares then it is as simple as changing the bushes over to new ones keeping the unit in service for a lot longer.

Hydro Tensioner pin mating point will be heat treated and surface hardened for a longer service life

I will have 3, YES THREE Versions! This is to account for the 6 Bolt-7 Bolt hybrid to make the swap just that much easier for you all!

Revised design. I have various design changes incorporated from a recessed back to help remove some weight, pin surface areas wider to make sure its more central vs near the edge which is weaker and a problem.

* 7 Bolt is designed for both DSM / EVO engines
* 6 Bolt is for any 6 Bolt engine
* 6 Bolt in a 2G was designed to work with the 7 Bolt mounting bracket (no drilling of the bracket for the tensioner threaded rod required anymore) just the normal reduced height bolt for the water pump is required.

The last part is to go through the final surface treatment meeting to discuss what is needed and required, Then I will look into running a group buy on these in the 3 options offered but that detail will come out later with prices etc, IF you ARE interested currently make yourself known so I can come back to this post later on also as a guide.

Thank you for reading and as always YOUR SUPPORT! Without you all I would not be able to make these awesome products and keep more DSMers on the roads moving.

ANOTHER FIBA Motorsport first and the innovation always starts here. ALWAYS...

Bobby, ..............you are taking away all of my "used tensioner arm" customers, what the heck????
It is very nice to see you making products that the platform NEEDS, and making them better!
Good Job Man! The community appreciates it!

1990TSIAWDTALON said:

Bobby, ..............you are taking away all of my "used tensioner arm" customers, what the heck????
It is very nice to see you making products that the platform NEEDS, and making them better!
Good Job Man! The community appreciates it!

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will still be a market for the used sector so do not fear Marty haha used parts are still a gold mine out there thankfully more then ever these days.

I always try to have a spin on the design and adjust things I see, small tweeks sometimes but worth it. Always happy to be developing for our platform. together we will do great things as a community collective

Hell Yea Brother!!!!

Just a few things being worked on and finished. Posts will be made of these over the coming week.

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IF you ARE interested currently make yourself known so I can come back to this post later on also as a guide.

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Making myself known.

Another update! more to come to don't forget to come back and check them out


This one is about the Tubular Front subframes for the 2G DSM. I initially designed the customer version with a deeper brace due to feedback from exhaust systems being used so I could over them all space wise.

I personally run a flat brace as my DP is tucked up by the pan and it seems many others are also tucked up! upon request I have now made the flat braces possible for you all. NOTHING changes for the other mountings so you can swap over to flat and use the same parts as previously used trouble free!

please NOTE that this DOES lose you space between but it also now gains you extra ground clearance! so be sure your DP is tucked up or be repaired to modify the DP to suit the new space! please see the LAST 3 pictures of my DP and space. others have had theirs tucked higher then mine but gives you a general idea to go by

Last nights post is an awesome one for the 2G chassis!

I am still working on an arm but its not done yet. So i worked on a replacement bush for the oem arms which will rid the rubber in favor for a new alloy housing snd spherical bush!

When you remove this bush it will now give you ultimate feedback and control since you wont lose any caster under braking or cornering. You will get everything you put in and will be super precise for you. The last thing we want is a corner coming up and all your valuable caster is adjusted while braking then in the corner its also reduced as the arm gets pushed backwards! The smallest decrease can cause tire slip and not offer the best grip possible for the chassis.


These are fully rebuildable units, sphericals, poly bushes are all replaceable meaning over the years you wont need to worry about replacements.

Poly bushes are custom designed for this kit and will be manufactured by a polybush company I am working with, tooling is required for this specific bush as nothing off the shelf is going to work.

Shafts are super strong 4340 / EN24T chromoly for superior strength and slot right into the spherical bearing.

The housing is alloy for light weight construction and comes anodized to offer corrosion protection and nice sleek look


Not currently ready yet to be released as im just doing the final discussions on the tooling for the polybushes and once confirmed then i will be able to proceed.

I will also be offering removal and install tools to help remove old bushes and install the new housing much easier. No need to burn, cut or damage the arm as a press tool will make light work of this with pressing the old one out! Best used on a flypress or hydraulic press where you have plenty of height.

That subframe is a work of art, Bobby.


Keep up the good work!

CrackedDSM said:

That subframe is a work of art, Bobby.


Keep up the good work!

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Thank you. I do admit i love the design and structure. It came together nicely with alot of function and looks just came natural. I want to hang one on the wall