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Locktite · 10-03-2016, 07:53 PM

Hey, any chance I can put a 700X head onto a 700N DFC?? I can see Align releasing a new 700N without the dfc head in the coming months but wondering if possible I can use a 700X head for now...

darknight736 · 10-03-2016, 08:18 PM

dont see why you cant 700x use same main shaft than 700l dfc.to me it should be 100% compatible.

Locktite · 10-03-2016, 08:25 PM

Just wondering why I haven't seen any of the team pilots do it...I think it would be nice to give it a try..Plan on eventually getting another 700X and making it a 3 blade and slaping the 2 blade head on a 700N

darknight736 · 10-03-2016, 08:36 PM

I you try it give me an update, need new swash on mine a think about convert it to fl and keep the dfc head spare for the 800

Locktite · 10-03-2016, 08:39 PM

Hoping one of the Align guys sees the thread and has some answers..

nynextel88 · 10-03-2016, 08:49 PM

Responded to your PM, ultimately it should fit without issue given as the same DFC shaft is used. I also gave you a few options regarding parts and alternative as well.

Number · 10-03-2016, 08:52 PM

I plan to, eventually. I don't really like DFC and the EFL head currently on my 700N is way too tall.

HeliLust · 10-03-2016, 09:04 PM

I was hoping to see a new 700n as well but don't think one is in the works for a while.

I'm hoping I can catch a deal on a 700n because that's the next heli I'm after. I wish I could wait for a redesign before getting one but it's just too far away. I'm going in on one for a winter project.

Locktite · 10-03-2016, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nynextel88

Responded to your PM, ultimately it should fit without issue given as the same DFC shaft is used. I also gave you a few options regarding parts and alternative as well.

Here is the PM for those interested. Thanks

I suppose it would work no problem. It's the same height as the current DFC head.

These parts should get you started

http://aligntrexstore.com/700FL-Main...FC_p_2862.html
http://aligntrexstore.com/700-CCPM-M...XX_p_2857.html
http://aligntrexstore.com/700E-Main-...3A_p_4530.html
http://aligntrexstore.com/700X-Contr...XX_p_4508.html
http://aligntrexstore.com/700X-FL-De...AX_p_4569.html

Or you can just get this http://aligntrexstore.com/700FL-Flyb...XX_p_2832.html and http://aligntrexstore.com/700FL-Main...XX_p_2831.html

That has everything you need and it'll pretty much be the same thing, just a little taller. That's what I use on my 700N.

Locktite · 10-03-2016, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeliLust

I was hoping to see a new 700n as well but don't think one is in the works for a while.

I'm hoping I can catch a deal on a 700n because that's the next heli I'm after. I wish I could wait for a redesign before getting one but it's just too far away. I'm going in on one for a winter project.

Who knows when but Align has been pretty quick with the release of 3 new helis in the past month..Who knows, next week we can see a 700NX

HeliLust · 10-04-2016, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locktite

Who knows when but Align has been pretty quick with the release of 3 new helis in the past month..Who knows, next week we can see a 700NX

I was thinking the same thing but my dreams have been crushed lol. That's not to say one won't be in the works I the future nut not right now to my knowledge.

abit late · 10-04-2016, 02:23 AM

The 700N DFC really doesn't need a redesign imo. Especially now there is an alternative head that is reasonably low. I won't be switching though as I prefer the rigidity of DFC - I run DFC on all 12 of my machines.

Number · 10-04-2016, 07:14 AM

Direct to swash would be nice to eliminate some slop, but yeah, it's not really needed. The 700N is a solid machine.

Dawiev · 10-04-2016, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number

Direct to swash would be nice to eliminate some slop, but yeah, it's not really needed. The 700N is a solid machine.

http://customheliparts.com/store/ali...t-rex-700-n-dl

Number · 10-04-2016, 08:41 PM

Yep, but it's expensive. Like I said the stock frame is good enough by far. If Align released a direct to swash frame I'd be all for it, but you can only get parts for that CHP from that one shop, and if they go under or stop making them, you're screwed...

Locktite · 12-05-2016, 09:37 AM

Finally got around to installing the 700X head of my 700N DFC

HeliLust · 12-05-2016, 10:12 AM

Very nice on the nitro. I hope the recent trend on FBL heads, tilt skids, and belted tails continues. I like the way the low EFL heads fly and have been slowly changing all mine over even though setup is kind of a pain.

nynextel88 · 12-05-2016, 11:59 AM

Nice, I'm glad the list of parts I gave helped. Flight report next!

Locktite · 12-05-2016, 04:21 PM

Yes it did. Thanks...not a big fan of cold weather flying so flight report will come when it warms up a little.. which may be in a few months..

msallua · 12-07-2016, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locktite

Finally got around to installing the 700X head of my 700N DFC

I have a 700N DFC , last version. narrow frames.

Do you use the standard main shaft?. I have a issue with the standard dfc main shaft.

I can't fit the screw with nut in the top hole of the new hub

In the top hole ... do you use the OEM two screws or use one screw with nut?

Thanks in advance

10-03-2016, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Locktite Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006	Installing 700X head onto a 700N DFC Hey, any chance I can put a 700X head onto a 700N DFC?? I can see Align releasing a new 700N without the dfc head in the coming months but wondering if possible I can use a 700X head for now... __________________ Tron 7.0 Tron 5.5 Tron Nitron Tron 5.8 VTouch/Neo

10-03-2016, 08:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
darknight736 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2014	dont see why you cant 700x use same main shaft than 700l dfc.to me it should be 100% compatible. __________________ trex 800e pro dfc, trex 700n dfc, trex 450l 6S, trex 150

10-03-2016, 08:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Locktite Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jun 2006	Just wondering why I haven't seen any of the team pilots do it...I think it would be nice to give it a try..Plan on eventually getting another 700X and making it a 3 blade and slaping the 2 blade head on a 700N __________________ Tron 7.0 Tron 5.5 Tron Nitron Tron 5.8 VTouch/Neo

10-03-2016, 08:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
darknight736 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2014	I you try it give me an update, need new swash on mine a think about convert it to fl and keep the dfc head spare for the 800 __________________ trex 800e pro dfc, trex 700n dfc, trex 450l 6S, trex 150

10-03-2016, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Locktite Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jun 2006	Hoping one of the Align guys sees the thread and has some answers.. __________________ Tron 7.0 Tron 5.5 Tron Nitron Tron 5.8 VTouch/Neo

10-03-2016, 08:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
nynextel88 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010	Responded to your PM, ultimately it should fit without issue given as the same DFC shaft is used. I also gave you a few options regarding parts and alternative as well. __________________ Team Align / Enterprise Hobby Facebook Align Part Finder Thunder Power RC

10-03-2016, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Number Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: KC MO	I plan to, eventually. I don't really like DFC and the EFL head currently on my 700N is way too tall. __________________ Keith - FrSky \| OMP \| KST \| KC3D Protos 800X Evo \| OMP: M7, M4 MAX \| M42 \| M2 EVO2 \| M1 EVO \| So Many Airplanes KC3D LLC - Charge Cases, Starter Adapters, Heli Upgrades, and More

10-03-2016, 09:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
HeliLust Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2015	I was hoping to see a new 700n as well but don't think one is in the works for a while. I'm hoping I can catch a deal on a 700n because that's the next heli I'm after. I wish I could wait for a redesign before getting one but it's just too far away. I'm going in on one for a winter project. __________________ Helis: Trex 250, Oxy3 +, 450 se v2, 450 pro, 470, 480N, 500 ESP, 600N, 700N

10-04-2016, 02:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
abit late Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008	The 700N DFC really doesn't need a redesign imo. Especially now there is an alternative head that is reasonably low. I won't be switching though as I prefer the rigidity of DFC - I run DFC on all 12 of my machines.

10-04-2016, 07:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
Number Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: KC MO	Direct to swash would be nice to eliminate some slop, but yeah, it's not really needed. The 700N is a solid machine. __________________ Keith - FrSky \| OMP \| KST \| KC3D Protos 800X Evo \| OMP: M7, M4 MAX \| M42 \| M2 EVO2 \| M1 EVO \| So Many Airplanes KC3D LLC - Charge Cases, Starter Adapters, Heli Upgrades, and More

10-04-2016, 08:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Number Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: KC MO	Yep, but it's expensive. Like I said the stock frame is good enough by far. If Align released a direct to swash frame I'd be all for it, but you can only get parts for that CHP from that one shop, and if they go under or stop making them, you're screwed... __________________ Keith - FrSky \| OMP \| KST \| KC3D Protos 800X Evo \| OMP: M7, M4 MAX \| M42 \| M2 EVO2 \| M1 EVO \| So Many Airplanes KC3D LLC - Charge Cases, Starter Adapters, Heli Upgrades, and More

12-05-2016, 09:37 AM	#16 (permalink)
Locktite Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jun 2006	Finally got around to installing the 700X head of my 700N DFC __________________ Tron 7.0 Tron 5.5 Tron Nitron Tron 5.8 VTouch/Neo

12-05-2016, 10:12 AM	#17 (permalink)
HeliLust Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2015	Very nice on the nitro. I hope the recent trend on FBL heads, tilt skids, and belted tails continues. I like the way the low EFL heads fly and have been slowly changing all mine over even though setup is kind of a pain. __________________ Helis: Trex 250, Oxy3 +, 450 se v2, 450 pro, 470, 480N, 500 ESP, 600N, 700N

12-05-2016, 11:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
nynextel88 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010	Nice, I'm glad the list of parts I gave helped. Flight report next! __________________ Team Align / Enterprise Hobby Facebook Align Part Finder Thunder Power RC

12-05-2016, 04:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
Locktite Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jun 2006	Yes it did. Thanks...not a big fan of cold weather flying so flight report will come when it warms up a little.. which may be in a few months.. __________________ Tron 7.0 Tron 5.5 Tron Nitron Tron 5.8 VTouch/Neo

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