4wdfull

I'm finding it strange that kits/parts are not correct. I've built: SX-3, K1, K1 Aero, SV-2 x 2, and owned a KF. The build and parts quality were right up there with TRF kits and better than any others. All parts present and ZERO trimming required.
I just finished building a TLR 22 4.0. All of the parts were there but it was a brutal build. The holes didn't seem to be tapped correctly if at all. Ended up stripping 3 heads and two threads. Had to use a tap screw almost everywhere and the tap screw came out too hot to touch at times. Also wore out my 2.5 mm wrench. I then bought a front A/R bar kit and the holes for the set screws were tapped incorrectly.
I am deeply missing Schumacher build and parts quality. Only reason I went to the TLR is because Schuey won't come out with a lay-down gearbox for the "K" platform (my track recently went to astro). 3 gears and a belt is taking it a little too far.
If indeed the quality is suffering, it is something new and unusual!

oldernoob

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Any suggestions for carpet setup with slicks? (Proline Primes) I've tried to go from position 4>3>2 and it got pretty undriveable the further forwards i went, i just don't think there is enough grip to go that far forwards on slicks (I was seriously shredding the surface of the rear tires-thery were hot!).

I tried Orlowski's carpet set up- but obviously, that's for using mini spikes/staggers- it's simply too much on slicks!

Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions other than what i've done so far.

oldernoob

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You had any feedback yet?

jowz

Yes. Schumacher got back to me via e-mail & apologized and gave me the contact info of who I needed to talk to at discount RC in the event of further issues. The build went well, it was missing 1 ball stud & 1 ball cup was defective and would not click into the stud. Luckily I had random parts to make it work until I could make an order of extras I needed. I love the car it handles awesome on my local carpet track & so far is holding up well with no broken parts. All in all I'm happy with my purchase.

oldernoob

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Glad you got there eventually and are enjoying the car!

Paultje040

Orlowski takes 2nd in 2wd at Euro's

jbrook

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It'll be interesting to see his setup on his KC with them running on dirt.

Paultje040

KC with motor on position 4. Schocks on the front!

A lot of racers ran low gearboxes and shocks on the front. Even swaybars are used.

jbrook

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Ball diff or gear diff??

leongkc

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The traction may have been high on the euros...though it looks dusty in spots.

jbrook

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Istagram post shows rear shocks are on the rear of the arms and not the front..

Paultje040

Cant share FB photos here on the cellphone.

Trust me. I have sevaral photos of front mounted shocks of Orlowski's car @ the Euro's.

I notice these are from practice/quali.

oldernoob

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Orlowski did state that they were changing the car every round, probably tried shocks on the rear at some point (early).

jbrook

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His car did look pretty good on that loose dirt, might have to try that shock position at some point..

jowz

Love my KC so far, just a few Noob setup questions for you guys. I run on a high traction tight carpet track. I run a 17.5. My motor is in position #1 (all the way fwd) I moved my rear shocks to the front of the arm.
-What ride height should I be at or start testing at?
- I have a 76t slipper eliminator, what pinion should I start at if I need fast out of corner/punchy acceleration, since it's tight & technical.
-If I stay with the slipper what pinion should I use?
-And lastly what is a good way to measure belt tension?

Thanks in advance