Anyone using the Strong Arm kit from UAVBITS for stress cracks?

Silverwingflinx · Jan 14, 2016

With out the strong arms it is far worse for cracking I still think that the strong arms help.my first shell was cracked all pods.this post is ment to help and be aware that things still can be a problem.i will still use them with out the strong arms it will be worse.looks like I will have to buy an inspire next time...this is still the V1 shell and to be clear about things I am also using battery mod more weight and flying in sub zero temperatures.i will be installing the new V2 hope this works no more cracking!!!!!i will still use the strong arms as well !!!Fly safe

mikesher · Jan 20, 2016

Tim_alabim said:
Finally got the Permatex plastic safe thread locker delivered and installed these: Standard Tech Operation - Motor Reinforcement Mount for Phantom 4pcs/ Silvery 10570008

They feel solid, and look great. We will see how it goes.

View attachment 39005

How did these work out for you?

alokbhargava · Jan 20, 2016

Silverwingflinx said:
Well well well take a good look at this even with strong arms!!!!!! Flukkkkkkk....body replacement 2-3hrs 80.00 bucks new shell. it's still under warranty but the hassle!!!! Ccccccrrrraaaaaaccccckkkkkeeeeeddddd Again seems to be more frequent on back motors #3 podView attachment 40428

It shows crack not on the motor mounting screws but somewhere on shell's neck.

TheRealNick · Jan 20, 2016

I wouldn't use them...that is my opinion....

moto_jw · Mar 7, 2016

I haven't heard any negatives resulting from installing the kit. My phantom is on the way. I will be purchasing a set and installing them.

Silverwingflinx · Mar 7, 2016

moto_jw said:
I haven't heard any negatives resulting from installing the kit. My phantom is on the way. I will be purchasing a set and installing them.

Infinity hobby has alloy strong arms much better.i have the Carbon fibre strong arms as well,but I like the ones from infinity hobby.same price.

moto_jw · Mar 7, 2016

Silverwingflinx said:
Infinity hobby has alloy strong arms much better.i have the Carbon fibre strong arms as well,but I like the ones from infinity hobby.same price.

Do you have a link for the Carbon Fiber ones? Thanks in advance!

Silverwingflinx · Mar 7, 2016

moto_jw said:
Do you have a link for the Carbon Fiber ones? Thanks in advance!

UAV bits.com

moto_jw · Mar 7, 2016

Silverwingflinx said:
UAV bits.com

Thank you!

Silverwingflinx · Mar 7, 2016

infinity hobby strong arms.

moto_jw · Mar 7, 2016

Silverwingflinx said:
View attachment 46361 infinity hobby strong arms.

How do you like the Infinity hobby ones? Are they heavy? How long did it take to get them? Sorry for all the questions.

Silverwingflinx · Mar 7, 2016

moto_jw said:
How do you like the Infinity hobby ones? Are they heavy? How long did it take to get them? Sorry for all the questions.

I like them better then the carbon fiber.i had ordered them from China it was about a week the shipping is expensive so you might want to take a look at the phantom parts and see if you might want to purchase some other things as well.in the search bar type in phantom not p3.they also have a US ware house.as far as weight yes 8gr a piece x4=32 gr the CF are 8gr for all 4.fly safe!!!

Tim_alabim · Mar 8, 2016

Tim_alabim said: ↑
Finally got the Permatex plastic safe thread locker delivered and installed these: Standard Tech Operation - Motor Reinforcement Mount for Phantom 4pcs/ Silvery 10570008

They feel solid, and look great. We will see how it goes.

View attachment 39005

mikesher said:
How did these work out for you?

So far so good.

John Locke · Mar 9, 2016

I had the uavbits version. I like the idea spreading the stress of the vibration over a larger area. The only issue to be aware of is that some of the cases with a custom cut insert are too snug to allow the extra 2mm radius increase of the motor pods to fit. You'll have to cut and modify the foam to fit it, but then the foam looks ratty. The Think Tank backpack doesn't have that issue, nor does the Chinese Cheapy, however GPC and Microraptor don't fit with strong arms installed.