Xray T2'007
#3061
ya i know all about that. im going to school for drafting and design and that my friend is a lot of play believe it or not. i dont have my car yet but i do know from experience stick with what the factory gives you, unless some one makes a direct replacement. just my 2 cents.
#3062
Tech Elite
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you might try these... i have a couple, but havent needed them yet.
http://www.axiommotors.com/thrust-bearing-p-132.html
http://www.axiommotors.com/thrust-bearing-p-132.html
#3063
Suspended
Part number 57805A33 from mcmaster.com should do the job...
That's interesting. For some reason, I was thinking that the balancing tool was more than just a simple balancing act. Guess not.
So you're going electric now?
Last edited by GK; 07-25-2007 at 07:40 AM.
#3065
Tech Master
iTrader: (4)
Nothing special about the tool, regular retaining ring pliers (with small tips) to remove the inner retaining ring
Balancing tool actually works great to balance chassis side to side and it's cheap compared to set of scales.
So you're going electric now?
Balancing tool actually works great to balance chassis side to side and it's cheap compared to set of scales.
So you're going electric now?
#3066
you might try these... i have a couple, but havent needed them yet.
http://www.axiommotors.com/thrust-bearing-p-132.html
http://www.axiommotors.com/thrust-bearing-p-132.html
The corally thing is well under $10 AFAIK.
#3067
Nothing special about the tool, regular retaining ring pliers (with small tips) to remove the inner retaining ring.
Part number 57805A33 from mcmaster.com should do the job...
Balancing tool actually works great to balance chassis side to side and it's cheap compared to set of scales.
So you're going electric now?
Part number 57805A33 from mcmaster.com should do the job...
Balancing tool actually works great to balance chassis side to side and it's cheap compared to set of scales.
So you're going electric now?
#3068
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
The T2 007 uses a carbide thrust assy with 2 slightly different sized thrust washers (7.8mm & 8.0mm).
This assembly will set you back $20 for one!
My cheaper solution: grade 25 chrome steel balls from ebay $10 shipped for 50 balls. My only concern is these balls measure 1.5mm and the ones used in the thrust assy are 1.55-1.56mm! They snap into that ring holder thingy and I fear that going with a barely smaller ball may cause the balls to simply fall thru and not "snap" onto the ring holder thingy. Get it? So is .05mm make a difference?
This assembly will set you back $20 for one!
My cheaper solution: grade 25 chrome steel balls from ebay $10 shipped for 50 balls. My only concern is these balls measure 1.5mm and the ones used in the thrust assy are 1.55-1.56mm! They snap into that ring holder thingy and I fear that going with a barely smaller ball may cause the balls to simply fall thru and not "snap" onto the ring holder thingy. Get it? So is .05mm make a difference?
-E
#3069
Tech Master
iTrader: (1)
Tonight I swapped nearly all the stock screws in my 007s to aluminum.
Screws were from: www.fastener-express.com
Example Aluminum screw: http://www.fastener-express.com/inde...OD&ProdID=2257
Keeping in mind that I have two 007s, so I need twice as many screws, here's what I ordered and what I ended up using.
M3 X .5 X 6MM Flat Head Cap Screw Alum. 50 Pieces AFHM3006-3G3 Qty: 1 x $8.72 [Used all of them, will take another 12 to get me in full carpet configuration]
M3 X .5 X 10MM Flat Head Cap Screw Alum 50 Pieces FHM3010-3G3 Qty: 1 x $9.14 [Used about 20]
M3 X .5 X 6MM Button Head Cap Screw Alum. 50 Pieces ABHM3006-3G6 Qty: 2 x $8.61 [Note quantity=2. Used about 80 of them]
M3 X .5 X 10MM Button Head Cap Screw Alum. 50 Pieces ABHM3010-3G6 Qty: 1 x $9.14 [Used 25 of them]
M3 X .5 X 14MM Button Head Cap Screw Alum. 50 Pieces ABHM3014-3H1 Qty: 1 x $9.56 [Used 8 of them]
From what I learned, I would place the same order but without the 14mm buttons. At most you can use 4/car, and if you to 3mm of shims on the rear hub (common carpet setup) you'll want 16mm bolts instead.
Here's a list of the steel M3 screws left in the cars:
-all 8 hingepin holder M3x16, because I've bent like four of these, so definitely not a place for Aluminum.
-all 3 layshaft-spur M3x5 bolts, because they don't have M3x5
-the M3x5 upper deck bolt
I was able to replace every M3 except those ones with the aluminums listed above. In some cases I ended up with shorter or longer Al screws, because I didn't have a complete selection (like M3x8 in button and countersunk), but they all seem OK.
Weight savings on the chassis from this screw change: 25 grams on one car, 28 grams on the other. There is a difference because the 28g car runs battery bumpers and a battery strap, so had a few more screws to swap.
No head or thread stripping issues. Frankly, these Al fasteners are surprisingly nice, and aren't easy to deform and strip like the blue Als that came with the FTTC4. I used a good driver (Integy Ti), and I'm a happy guy.
Cheaper than titanium. I probably should have pointed that out earlier. I spent $54 for enough screws for two cars and tons of extras. Titaniums would have set me back like $130, and I wouldn't have spares.
-Adam
Screws were from: www.fastener-express.com
Example Aluminum screw: http://www.fastener-express.com/inde...OD&ProdID=2257
Keeping in mind that I have two 007s, so I need twice as many screws, here's what I ordered and what I ended up using.
M3 X .5 X 6MM Flat Head Cap Screw Alum. 50 Pieces AFHM3006-3G3 Qty: 1 x $8.72 [Used all of them, will take another 12 to get me in full carpet configuration]
M3 X .5 X 10MM Flat Head Cap Screw Alum 50 Pieces FHM3010-3G3 Qty: 1 x $9.14 [Used about 20]
M3 X .5 X 6MM Button Head Cap Screw Alum. 50 Pieces ABHM3006-3G6 Qty: 2 x $8.61 [Note quantity=2. Used about 80 of them]
M3 X .5 X 10MM Button Head Cap Screw Alum. 50 Pieces ABHM3010-3G6 Qty: 1 x $9.14 [Used 25 of them]
M3 X .5 X 14MM Button Head Cap Screw Alum. 50 Pieces ABHM3014-3H1 Qty: 1 x $9.56 [Used 8 of them]
From what I learned, I would place the same order but without the 14mm buttons. At most you can use 4/car, and if you to 3mm of shims on the rear hub (common carpet setup) you'll want 16mm bolts instead.
Here's a list of the steel M3 screws left in the cars:
-all 8 hingepin holder M3x16, because I've bent like four of these, so definitely not a place for Aluminum.
-all 3 layshaft-spur M3x5 bolts, because they don't have M3x5
-the M3x5 upper deck bolt
I was able to replace every M3 except those ones with the aluminums listed above. In some cases I ended up with shorter or longer Al screws, because I didn't have a complete selection (like M3x8 in button and countersunk), but they all seem OK.
Weight savings on the chassis from this screw change: 25 grams on one car, 28 grams on the other. There is a difference because the 28g car runs battery bumpers and a battery strap, so had a few more screws to swap.
No head or thread stripping issues. Frankly, these Al fasteners are surprisingly nice, and aren't easy to deform and strip like the blue Als that came with the FTTC4. I used a good driver (Integy Ti), and I'm a happy guy.
Cheaper than titanium. I probably should have pointed that out earlier. I spent $54 for enough screws for two cars and tons of extras. Titaniums would have set me back like $130, and I wouldn't have spares.
-Adam
#3071
i just got my T2'007 today!!! woohoo!!!!
do you uys have any tips for the build process? anything that i should look out for? this is my first XRAY kit, so it will be a new experience for me. i am amazed at how much of literature is in the box. the details and quality of that alone is awesome!!
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h4...6072007245.jpg
do you uys have any tips for the build process? anything that i should look out for? this is my first XRAY kit, so it will be a new experience for me. i am amazed at how much of literature is in the box. the details and quality of that alone is awesome!!
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h4...6072007245.jpg
Last edited by RocketRacer; 07-26-2007 at 01:57 AM.
#3072
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[QUOTE=RocketRacer;3520809]i just got my T2'007 today!!! woohoo!!!!
do you uys have any tips for the build process? anything that i should look out for? this is my first XRAY kit, so it will be a new experience for me. i am amazed at how much of literature is in the box. the details and quality of that alone is awesome!!
Welcome Rocket Racer! The T-2 007 is a great car and I'm sure you'll be happy with it. Make sure you oil the bearings and CA the edge of the chassis and you'll be fine. You can also use some set-up help off of this link:
http://forum.teamxray.com/xsheets.php
I heard Barry Baker and Ralph Burch's set-up was dialed at the Asphalt Nats. Have Fun!...
do you uys have any tips for the build process? anything that i should look out for? this is my first XRAY kit, so it will be a new experience for me. i am amazed at how much of literature is in the box. the details and quality of that alone is awesome!!
Welcome Rocket Racer! The T-2 007 is a great car and I'm sure you'll be happy with it. Make sure you oil the bearings and CA the edge of the chassis and you'll be fine. You can also use some set-up help off of this link:
http://forum.teamxray.com/xsheets.php
I heard Barry Baker and Ralph Burch's set-up was dialed at the Asphalt Nats. Have Fun!...
#3073
i just got my T2'007 today!!! woohoo!!!!
do you uys have any tips for the build process? anything that i should look out for? this is my first XRAY kit, so it will be a new experience for me. i am amazed at how much of literature is in the box. the details and quality of that alone is awesome!!
do you uys have any tips for the build process? anything that i should look out for? this is my first XRAY kit, so it will be a new experience for me. i am amazed at how much of literature is in the box. the details and quality of that alone is awesome!!
#3074
thanks guys!!
#3075
Tech Master