Team Associated RC10 B5m Mid-Motor Thread
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On the weekend I noticed a lot of slop in my steering. Traced it back to the servo arm moving. Took it out and found the screw was loosened. I have a Protek aluminum servo horn and pt a washer on and some purple threadlock.
In my next race I had my fastest lap & time on that track. The next two races my pace dropped back again and noted the servo arm was a bit sloppy again.
Was it a fluke, how important is a bit of slop in steering. When I got home I ordered a star washer and will lock it down. Blue threadlock too.
I've become paranoid about steering slop and want your opinions on 3 things;
1) how important is eliminating steering slop.
2) exotek make a specific AE 10th scale aluminum arm, is it any good.
3) the jconcepts centering servo mount is this a useful bit of kit or just bling. Does the servo move with stock mounting?
In my next race I had my fastest lap & time on that track. The next two races my pace dropped back again and noted the servo arm was a bit sloppy again.
Was it a fluke, how important is a bit of slop in steering. When I got home I ordered a star washer and will lock it down. Blue threadlock too.
I've become paranoid about steering slop and want your opinions on 3 things;
1) how important is eliminating steering slop.
2) exotek make a specific AE 10th scale aluminum arm, is it any good.
3) the jconcepts centering servo mount is this a useful bit of kit or just bling. Does the servo move with stock mounting?
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This is the waterfall fan mount brace that I used along with a Novak 30mm fan
http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-...ri2001/p468572
http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-...ri2001/p468572
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I used that same brace with a Windy WTF fan and the stock body was obviously not close to fitting. I've been eye-balling a few others at the track (sweep and finisher look the most promising) but I haven't actually tried any on my car yet. There's a trophy race this weekend so I should be able to ask around and test fit a few.
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2) dunno
3) I never found my stock mounts to move in the slightest. The Jcon piece is a good looking piece for sure, but it's just bling to me.
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This is the waterfall fan mount brace that I used along with a Novak 30mm fan
http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-...ri2001/p468572
http://www.amainhobbies.com/rc-cars-...ri2001/p468572
Looking at getting a kit soon to race at The Warehouse Hobby raceway in Helena, AL. The track is a medium size I would feel comfortable guessing. I have raced Touring Cars and VTA but have never tried dirt. I will be racing in mod buggy class.
My question is that the minimum weight for mod buggy is 1500g. I am torn if I should go with the Factory Lite or the Champions Edition? Will I miss having the extra weight of the Champions Edition or would the Factory Lite be a better choice because the car will be closer to the minimum weight?
My question is that the minimum weight for mod buggy is 1500g. I am torn if I should go with the Factory Lite or the Champions Edition? Will I miss having the extra weight of the Champions Edition or would the Factory Lite be a better choice because the car will be closer to the minimum weight?
Last edited by Wil Holmes; 11-17-2015 at 11:11 AM.
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Thanks that's good to know. I just saw Trinity released a fan mount that goes over the endbell... I may just try to use that instead.
Looking at getting a kit soon to race at The Warehouse Hobby raceway in Helena, AL. The track is a medium size I would feel comfortable guessing. I have raced Touring Cars and VTA but have never tried dirt. I will be racing in mod buggy class.
My question is that the minimum weight for mod buggy is 1500g. I am torn if I should go with the Factory Lite or the Champions Edition? Will I miss having the extra weight of the Champions Edition or would the Factory Lite be a better choice because the car will be closer to the minimum weight?
My question is that the minimum weight for mod buggy is 1500g. I am torn if I should go with the Factory Lite or the Champions Edition? Will I miss having the extra weight of the Champions Edition or would the Factory Lite be a better choice because the car will be closer to the minimum weight?
It's about flex. I recommend the champions edition and buy a Lite chassis. Try both chassis and pick the one that feels best to you.