28LikesTLR 22-4 THREAD
02-24-2014, 10:06 AM
#3511
Had my 1st runs with the buggy this weekend. I would have to this thing is dialed. Race was on high grip carpet. Was running pin points fr and rear and the D.P set up. Need to free the car up a bit so went to heavy sway bars fr and rear. Made it better but will need to play a bit more. Anyway car took a few hits and ran strong all day with no broken part. Lots of interest from the pits as guys couldn't believe how smooth it was on track..Sold the durango for the losi and a very happy with the buggy. On a side note I did notice a slight amount of belt slip at the end of the day. Being 1st tine out and running a 5.5 it was expected..
02-24-2014, 10:37 AM
#3512
Not sure what hexes you are running? TLR only makes STD and +1.5mm for this car right now as far as I know.
I don't believe they make the front steering arm in alum. The square drive should not strip. They made the alum belcranks as they did have some concerns initially about the belcranks but they they hav been holding up well from what I have heard so not sure if you broke one and want to upgrade or? the plastic arm up there should hold up fine and it would be good to have a little flex somewhere in the system.
I don't believe they make the front steering arm in alum. The square drive should not strip. They made the alum belcranks as they did have some concerns initially about the belcranks but they they hav been holding up well from what I have heard so not sure if you broke one and want to upgrade or? the plastic arm up there should hold up fine and it would be good to have a little flex somewhere in the system.
02-24-2014, 11:06 AM
#3513
Tech Regular
iTrader: (5)
Finally got my diffs working properly, and this car is dialed!!!!
Luckily Losi team driver Travis Brock was at SDRC yesterday, had him check the diff tensions, and I thought they were tight but i was like 3 turns too loose haha (i am new to ball diffs). So finally now i know what the correct diff tension feels like. And this car is sooooooo much fun to drive.
Weirdly enough, i finally broke a left a-arm (broke 4 rights so far). Broke the left twice last night but the stock left hinge pin is still intact (i've broken 3 right hinge pins). The team driver also broke his shock tower and one or both of the arms. He was using a shock shaft for his front hinge pins.
I must say this car is durable, and i've had no breaks that were surprising. All my breaks have come from learning that my 22-4 doesn't have bumpers/large bodies like my short course trucks haha
Luckily Losi team driver Travis Brock was at SDRC yesterday, had him check the diff tensions, and I thought they were tight but i was like 3 turns too loose haha (i am new to ball diffs). So finally now i know what the correct diff tension feels like. And this car is sooooooo much fun to drive.
Weirdly enough, i finally broke a left a-arm (broke 4 rights so far). Broke the left twice last night but the stock left hinge pin is still intact (i've broken 3 right hinge pins). The team driver also broke his shock tower and one or both of the arms. He was using a shock shaft for his front hinge pins.
I must say this car is durable, and i've had no breaks that were surprising. All my breaks have come from learning that my 22-4 doesn't have bumpers/large bodies like my short course trucks haha
02-24-2014, 11:53 AM
#3515
Finally got my diffs working properly, and this car is dialed!!!!
Luckily Losi team driver Travis Brock was at SDRC yesterday, had him check the diff tensions, and I thought they were tight but i was like 3 turns too loose haha (i am new to ball diffs). So finally now i know what the correct diff tension feels like. And this car is sooooooo much fun to drive.
Weirdly enough, i finally broke a left a-arm (broke 4 rights so far). Broke the left twice last night but the stock left hinge pin is still intact (i've broken 3 right hinge pins). The team driver also broke his shock tower and one or both of the arms. He was using a shock shaft for his front hinge pins.
I must say this car is durable, and i've had no breaks that were surprising. All my breaks have come from learning that my 22-4 doesn't have bumpers/large bodies like my short course trucks haha
Luckily Losi team driver Travis Brock was at SDRC yesterday, had him check the diff tensions, and I thought they were tight but i was like 3 turns too loose haha (i am new to ball diffs). So finally now i know what the correct diff tension feels like. And this car is sooooooo much fun to drive.
Weirdly enough, i finally broke a left a-arm (broke 4 rights so far). Broke the left twice last night but the stock left hinge pin is still intact (i've broken 3 right hinge pins). The team driver also broke his shock tower and one or both of the arms. He was using a shock shaft for his front hinge pins.
I must say this car is durable, and i've had no breaks that were surprising. All my breaks have come from learning that my 22-4 doesn't have bumpers/large bodies like my short course trucks haha
02-24-2014, 01:08 PM
#3516
Finally got my diffs working properly, and this car is dialed!!!!
Luckily Losi team driver Travis Brock was at SDRC yesterday, had him check the diff tensions, and I thought they were tight but i was like 3 turns too loose haha (i am new to ball diffs). So finally now i know what the correct diff tension feels like. And this car is sooooooo much fun to drive.
Weirdly enough, i finally broke a left a-arm (broke 4 rights so far). Broke the left twice last night but the stock left hinge pin is still intact (i've broken 3 right hinge pins). The team driver also broke his shock tower and one or both of the arms. He was using a shock shaft for his front hinge pins.
I must say this car is durable, and i've had no breaks that were surprising. All my breaks have come from learning that my 22-4 doesn't have bumpers/large bodies like my short course trucks haha
Luckily Losi team driver Travis Brock was at SDRC yesterday, had him check the diff tensions, and I thought they were tight but i was like 3 turns too loose haha (i am new to ball diffs). So finally now i know what the correct diff tension feels like. And this car is sooooooo much fun to drive.
Weirdly enough, i finally broke a left a-arm (broke 4 rights so far). Broke the left twice last night but the stock left hinge pin is still intact (i've broken 3 right hinge pins). The team driver also broke his shock tower and one or both of the arms. He was using a shock shaft for his front hinge pins.
I must say this car is durable, and i've had no breaks that were surprising. All my breaks have come from learning that my 22-4 doesn't have bumpers/large bodies like my short course trucks haha
Most people cut their teeth on 2wd Buggy, since if you can race smooth and fast with them, then you can pretty much fly in any other class.
Last edited by Beau S; 02-24-2014 at 02:40 PM.
02-24-2014, 01:35 PM
#3517
Tech Regular
iTrader: (5)
Ouch! If you are coming from SC class, I bet its a major change for you. BUT, this will make you a better driver, and make you smoother and faster. Which you can take back to SC and see how much faster you are in that class!
Most people cut their teeth on 2wd Buggy since if you can race smooth and face with them, then you can pretty much fly in any other class.
Most people cut their teeth on 2wd Buggy since if you can race smooth and face with them, then you can pretty much fly in any other class.
02-24-2014, 01:59 PM
#3518
Comming from 2WD buggy and 4WD SC, only broke one hinge pin and one tab because I jumped right in a metal beam. I have over 30 pack on this car and I still getting faster and faster. I now have the shock shaft mod and I never broke anything since this mod. Some one here have tip how to setting this car on realy low grip track? Im currently box stock except the ride height 19 mm front and 20 rear and oil shock 27.5 front 25 rear. Realy like this car, make look my driving much better then I'm in reality.
02-24-2014, 02:29 PM
#3519
My 22-4 hit the track for the first time this past weekend at Addiction RC in Ogden, UT. Track was really good, high-traction clay. We ran full slicks on everything! The 22-4 is insanely smooth, quiet and nimble. I'm so happy with it right out of the box, aside from a spring change on the rear and some small setup tweaks and it was perfect. Only way it would have been faster is if I didn't bobble or crash at all, or if someone faster was driving it.
I broke two hinge pins and an arm, but they were such hard hits on the high speed sweeper they deserved to break, regardless the brand of car. Lots of broken cars this weekend, that triple was a boneyard during the mains. I finished 2nd in the B Main WITH a snapped right front hinge pin, it held together for the entire race. Smacked the sweeper wall again (mist system leaked a bit in the sweeper, broke traction and crack) and everyone heard it snap, I thought it was done but it held on.
In all honesty, I like the hing pin being the weak point on the front end. They are about 30 seconds to replace and I'd rather toss a new pin in than an arm or hinge block. When you crash a warp speed 4mod hard, something is going to break, so get over that part. All in all, very very happy with the 22-4 on indoor clay!
I broke two hinge pins and an arm, but they were such hard hits on the high speed sweeper they deserved to break, regardless the brand of car. Lots of broken cars this weekend, that triple was a boneyard during the mains. I finished 2nd in the B Main WITH a snapped right front hinge pin, it held together for the entire race. Smacked the sweeper wall again (mist system leaked a bit in the sweeper, broke traction and crack) and everyone heard it snap, I thought it was done but it held on.
In all honesty, I like the hing pin being the weak point on the front end. They are about 30 seconds to replace and I'd rather toss a new pin in than an arm or hinge block. When you crash a warp speed 4mod hard, something is going to break, so get over that part. All in all, very very happy with the 22-4 on indoor clay!
02-24-2014, 02:32 PM
#3520
Tech Apprentice
I finally just gave in and got a 22-4 kit, I'm about to start the build now.
Electonics:
LRP Flow ESC
Reedy Mach 2 6.5T
Savox 1258TG
Spektrum SR3520
I still need to get some saddles and tires. I am pretty excited for this kit. This will be my 3rd TLR buggy in a row.
Losi 8ight 2.0 - Powered by Reds
TLR 22 2.0 - Powered by Orion
Coming Soon:
TLR 22-4 - Powered by LRP & Reedy
I guess now you can call me a TLR fanboi. I need a sweater or something. Time to start this build, been saving for 2 months. Finally the time has come.
Electonics:
LRP Flow ESC
Reedy Mach 2 6.5T
Savox 1258TG
Spektrum SR3520
I still need to get some saddles and tires. I am pretty excited for this kit. This will be my 3rd TLR buggy in a row.
Losi 8ight 2.0 - Powered by Reds
TLR 22 2.0 - Powered by Orion
Coming Soon:
TLR 22-4 - Powered by LRP & Reedy
I guess now you can call me a TLR fanboi. I need a sweater or something. Time to start this build, been saving for 2 months. Finally the time has come.
02-24-2014, 03:00 PM
#3521
My 22-4 hit the track for the first time this past weekend at Addiction RC in Ogden, UT. Track was really good, high-traction clay. We ran full slicks on everything! The 22-4 is insanely smooth, quiet and nimble. I'm so happy with it right out of the box, aside from a spring change on the rear and some small setup tweaks and it was perfect. Only way it would have been faster is if I didn't bobble or crash at all, or if someone faster was driving it.
I broke two hinge pins and an arm, but they were such hard hits on the high speed sweeper they deserved to break, regardless the brand of car. Lots of broken cars this weekend, that triple was a boneyard during the mains. I finished 2nd in the B Main WITH a snapped right front hinge pin, it held together for the entire race. Smacked the sweeper wall again (mist system leaked a bit in the sweeper, broke traction and crack) and everyone heard it snap, I thought it was done but it held on.
In all honesty, I like the hing pin being the weak point on the front end. They are about 30 seconds to replace and I'd rather toss a new pin in than an arm or hinge block. When you crash a warp speed 4mod hard, something is going to break, so get over that part. All in all, very very happy with the 22-4 on indoor clay!
I broke two hinge pins and an arm, but they were such hard hits on the high speed sweeper they deserved to break, regardless the brand of car. Lots of broken cars this weekend, that triple was a boneyard during the mains. I finished 2nd in the B Main WITH a snapped right front hinge pin, it held together for the entire race. Smacked the sweeper wall again (mist system leaked a bit in the sweeper, broke traction and crack) and everyone heard it snap, I thought it was done but it held on.
In all honesty, I like the hing pin being the weak point on the front end. They are about 30 seconds to replace and I'd rather toss a new pin in than an arm or hinge block. When you crash a warp speed 4mod hard, something is going to break, so get over that part. All in all, very very happy with the 22-4 on indoor clay!
02-24-2014, 03:05 PM
#3522
It was a really good race weekend here, all the 22-4's were screamin fast. The things were so weirdly quiet they didn't seem like they were running the lap times they were. Even in our Stock 4x4 class running 13.5's were moving pretty good. They almost have me turning in my K1 for one, but i might wait just a bit longer for all the little quirks to iron themselves out.
They sound awesome down the straight, like a mod touring car! I could hardly hear mine out there.
02-24-2014, 03:40 PM
#3523
Tech Regular
iTrader: (5)
It was a really good race weekend here, all the 22-4's were screamin fast. The things were so weirdly quiet they didn't seem like they were running the lap times they were. Even in our Stock 4x4 class running 13.5's were moving pretty good. They almost have me turning in my K1 for one, but i might wait just a bit longer for all the little quirks to iron themselves out.
And there are no "quirks" with the ball diffs, even tho a lotta people complaining about them. Those having trouble (including myself) probably dont have vast experience with ball diffs.
Hands down this car is very fast, easy to drive, and forgiving.
02-24-2014, 03:54 PM
#3524
Tech Adept
I know you can use the 22 shock shaft, but I also heard something about using a rear SCTE outer hinge pin? Can anyone confirm that this works and are you using it with both the nuts on the end?
02-24-2014, 04:01 PM
#3525
What length sensor wire is need for the 22-4 going to use an orion speedo?