Team Associated TC5
07-19-2009, 10:48 AM
If you'll be running rubber tires on carpet, you'll want the TC5R. Factory team car has the plastic diffs, different chassis etc... The R and F are the updated cars and are specific for rubber or foam ties.
07-19-2009, 12:36 PM
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Or maybe another pulleys?
From losi 41T is to big
Now I test that with trf416 172T belt is a little loose on front (need some belt tensor) on rear is quite OK.
Regards!
m.
ps: I will try with my second tc5 build front slipper spool and test overdrive
Last edited by M.Abramowicz; 07-19-2009 at 12:53 PM.
07-19-2009, 02:09 PM
I'm assuming the TC5 pulleys are 40 tooth then (I haven't counted them) I'll order one next time I place and order and try it. I always loved overdrive on the Losi cars years ago.
07-19-2009, 03:04 PM
Need Set-up help
local asphalt racing "club" has started running a "spec" class, any car but only 13.5 motor and 36r tires.
today had a really hard time with the back end not sticking well, was really loose .
1) any good setup sheets fo rthis kind of setup
2) what ( other than tires) do you all change to get the rear end to stay planted in corner better?
3) i have doen lots of off road racing and with that you can tell when the tires are wearing, how do you know a set is bad/doen with onroad ( i cannot buy tons of tires)
thanks in advance for your help
if you coudl PM me with ideas or to let me know a response is posted i woudl appreciate it.
today had a really hard time with the back end not sticking well, was really loose .
1) any good setup sheets fo rthis kind of setup
2) what ( other than tires) do you all change to get the rear end to stay planted in corner better?
3) i have doen lots of off road racing and with that you can tell when the tires are wearing, how do you know a set is bad/doen with onroad ( i cannot buy tons of tires)
thanks in advance for your help
if you coudl PM me with ideas or to let me know a response is posted i woudl appreciate it.
07-19-2009, 04:55 PM
local asphalt racing "club" has started running a "spec" class, any car but only 13.5 motor and 36r tires.
today had a really hard time with the back end not sticking well, was really loose .
1) any good setup sheets fo rthis kind of setup
2) what ( other than tires) do you all change to get the rear end to stay planted in corner better?
3) i have doen lots of off road racing and with that you can tell when the tires are wearing, how do you know a set is bad/doen with onroad ( i cannot buy tons of tires)
thanks in advance for your help
if you coudl PM me with ideas or to let me know a response is posted i woudl appreciate it.
today had a really hard time with the back end not sticking well, was really loose .
1) any good setup sheets fo rthis kind of setup
2) what ( other than tires) do you all change to get the rear end to stay planted in corner better?
3) i have doen lots of off road racing and with that you can tell when the tires are wearing, how do you know a set is bad/doen with onroad ( i cannot buy tons of tires)
thanks in advance for your help
if you coudl PM me with ideas or to let me know a response is posted i woudl appreciate it.
07-19-2009, 04:57 PM
hey guys i took my ft tc5 on carpet for the first time with asphalt setup and 27 tires the thing was hooked drove great after i clean it im gona take some pics of mods ive done so maybe u old tc5 drivers can try and make these thick chassis hook up on asphalt
07-19-2009, 07:11 PM
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My setup changes worked well during yesterday's race, got a new personal best of 20.030 seconds with 15 laps, the car went heaps well until I needed a new CVA joint or re-build kit.
07-19-2009, 10:10 PM
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good info here
07-19-2009, 10:39 PM
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That there is 
Considering I'm new to this car and learning the general stuff about car setup (only been racing since last Oct/Nov) this thread and other TC5 owners have been very useful.
Considering I'm new to this car and learning the general stuff about car setup (only been racing since last Oct/Nov) this thread and other TC5 owners have been very useful.
07-20-2009, 03:46 AM
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07-20-2009, 08:17 AM
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Well I broke down and ordered the new Exotek chassis and toplate. After looking at a few of the cars with this setup I decided to give it a try. Damn it Jon if your car didn't look so killer maybe I would of not bought one.
Ok thats my story and I'm sticking to it.
Ok thats my story and I'm sticking to it.
07-20-2009, 09:43 AM
Glad I could help. 
07-20-2009, 10:43 AM
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I ordered the chassis from Exotek on Sunday night and I already have my confirmation that is is shipping out today. Looks like by Wed or Thurs I will be tearing my car down and getting everything over to the new chassis. I will make all my changes to my car now and then all I have to do and transfer everything to the new chassis. I will have all the hard work already done. Weekend is looking brighter already.
Looks like by Wed or Thurs I will be tearing my car down and getting everything over to the new chassis. I will make all my changes to my car now and then all I have to do and transfer everything to the new chassis. I will have all the hard work already done. Weekend is looking brighter already.
07-20-2009, 10:45 AM
If you are racing on asphalt, you will definitely be pleased with the Exotek.
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07-20-2009, 12:21 PM
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Yes I run on asphalt. Most of my touring racing is asphalt rubber tire and a rare possibility I might run rubber tire carpet. The rubber tire carpet will be very rare at best since carpet tracks are pretty far away for me to get to.