26LikesTLR 22 3.0 Race Kit Thread!
08-23-2016, 10:37 AM - Wikipost
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Cub86 posted the question: Hi. I'm struggling to understand the lay down situation. I run on high bite damp smooth clay and think the conversation would help on my surface but from what I'm reading I need to buy the lay down kit tlr338004. And the dirt gear case tlr332063. But do I really need both from what I've read the dirt case is 1-2mm higher anyway and u don't use the +3mm hubs or the front pivot hrc or Hrc mod. So is the dirt lay down kit tlr332063 is all that's needed to get me a lay down set up that's suited for clay With the components and car I already have. And if I only get the dirt case is there any problems that will need to be addressed IE.. bone plunge . I do know I'll need 1mm spacers on the waterfall to clear the battery. Thanks guys really trying to get my head around this.
Franks response: Laydown Conversion will work great by itself. You run the aluminum +3mm hubs, the diff is +3.5mm, and you run the HRC front setup. Just follow a setup sheet from tlracing.com (Frank Root). Dirt Tranny has the diff at the same height as the standard tranny case, and works with the standard plastic hubs. Both are +/- 0mm from stock. When you run this, no need to run the HRC front mod either. I've found the stock laydown conversion parts to work great for most tracks. The dirt tranny is a great tuning option, but definitely not 'required'. K.King Something I made, pretty basic. Just to give people an idea. 
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01-08-2017, 05:25 PM
#4096
Tech Regular
Duo the lightweight bodies from the original laydown kit have a problem with paint peeling off the inside? I've never had that problem before, but it's peeling like crazy. I also used Spaz Stix instead of the paint I normally use, so there's two variables in there. Unless I forgot to wash the body, I'm thinking the lightweight body is the problem.
01-08-2017, 06:36 PM
#4097
Tech Rookie
how did you guys mount the fin that comes with the body in the kit? i was thinking about using shoe goo. sorry if this was already talked about. tons of pages to go through herelol
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01-08-2017, 07:54 PM
#4098
I usually use Tamiya paint and don't really have any issues to speak of - one time I decided to switch it up and paint my sons B4 with Spaz Stix and it peeled and chipped very badly, and I prepped the body like I usually do. I guess your peeling could be related to other factors, but I have seen Spaz Stix paint fail where my other paint doesn't - so I'm passing that along for what it's worth.
01-08-2017, 08:16 PM
#4099
Tech Regular
Glad to hear that regarding Duratrax, I just ordered a large batch of Duratrax paint and am going to try it. Tamiya has been good for me but I want to try something new. Going to try liquid mask as well on my 3.0 body.
01-08-2017, 09:21 PM
#4100
I'm writing from the CRCRC MidWinter Championship, where Dakotah Phend starts the triple A mains from pole position. Dakotah is using our X Factory Infinity rear tower brace which moves the rear shocks to the front of the arms. Dakotah says this helps the car corner better, smoother, and helps jump better too. We'll have an interview with him on our site soon.
Phend is also using our CF front shock tower.
We also understand Frank Root will be using these parts at the Reedy Race.
Phend is also using our CF front shock tower.
We also understand Frank Root will be using these parts at the Reedy Race.
Duo the lightweight bodies from the original laydown kit have a problem with paint peeling off the inside? I've never had that problem before, but it's peeling like crazy. I also used Spaz Stix instead of the paint I normally use, so there's two variables in there. Unless I forgot to wash the body, I'm thinking the lightweight body is the problem.
Question for y'all experts 
I have the 3.0 SR and am 20g under weight. Some am looking for smart hop ups, Aluminum bits that may help performance or chassis stiffness so I can add functional weight.
Car runs awesome right now so changing anything makes me paranoid I'll lose that driving sweetness,lol. But gotta make weight.
I have the 3.0 SR and am 20g under weight. Some am looking for smart hop ups, Aluminum bits that may help performance or chassis stiffness so I can add functional weight.
Car runs awesome right now so changing anything makes me paranoid I'll lose that driving sweetness,lol. But gotta make weight.
01-09-2017, 04:22 AM
#4102
Tech Master
iTrader: (26)
This will definitely be a big help on turf!
01-09-2017, 04:59 AM
#4103
The X Factory Infinity I204 tower brace kit comes with a template and the correct drill bit so it's easy to drill the hole on the front of the arm. Don't flip 'em.
01-09-2017, 05:35 AM
#4104
Seriously though, I suspect a running change is happening due to my spec racer having the same part number listed for the rear arms as the regular 3.0. You could probably look through new stock rear arms at you LHS to see if they are the updated ones.
01-09-2017, 06:10 AM
#4105
I don't quite get the need for the second tower. Couldn't you just use a longer shock mount?
01-09-2017, 06:21 AM
#4106
you can do that, but the extra leverage makes the tower more susceptible to breakage, and it is really flexible. the xfactory kit does a nice job of stiffening up the tower, so you wont break things...
01-09-2017, 06:22 AM
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01-09-2017, 07:27 AM
#4108
Tech Initiate
Hello,
Just signed up here, and I'm slowly learning how to tune my 3.0. I race carpet and I am on tight tracks, and I would like to move my rear shocks to the front of the shock tower for less under-steer. I know that there is the XF-I204 Rear Tower Brace Kit, I know this product says it's for the laydown kit, but does it work with the Losi kit as well with the Exotek (this is the one I have).
Are there other ways to accomplish this as well. I was thinking of maybe just drilling a hole in the arms and trying that. I know people have flipped the left and right arms as well, but that will lengthen the wheelbase, which I want to avoid.
Thanks!
Just signed up here, and I'm slowly learning how to tune my 3.0. I race carpet and I am on tight tracks, and I would like to move my rear shocks to the front of the shock tower for less under-steer. I know that there is the XF-I204 Rear Tower Brace Kit, I know this product says it's for the laydown kit, but does it work with the Losi kit as well with the Exotek (this is the one I have).
Are there other ways to accomplish this as well. I was thinking of maybe just drilling a hole in the arms and trying that. I know people have flipped the left and right arms as well, but that will lengthen the wheelbase, which I want to avoid.
Thanks!
