4LikesTamiya TRF416 / TRF416WE / TRF416X
02-05-2009, 07:11 AM
#4306
I know this qustion has been answered elsewhere on this thread but I just ordered the 416 WE car and noticed the front swing shaft is aluminum. So I ordered the steel swing shaft, the question I have is what is advantage of the 46 over the 44? The specs on the car showed 44 for the front and rear, and I read in this thread and on Tryhard's site to go with 46's.
02-05-2009, 07:45 AM
#4307
According to: http://www.thard.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=29
"Dogbones
The aluminium 44mm drive shafts on the front of the 416 are not particularly durable, and prone to twisting. To get round this use the 46mm Steel ones from 415 on front (TAM51092). However, if using the front one-way, you’ll need to remove the o-ring from outdrive cup to stop binding. It’s tight, but the dogbone just clears, even with B/A front suspension blocks and the short LWT arms."
"Dogbones
The aluminium 44mm drive shafts on the front of the 416 are not particularly durable, and prone to twisting. To get round this use the 46mm Steel ones from 415 on front (TAM51092). However, if using the front one-way, you’ll need to remove the o-ring from outdrive cup to stop binding. It’s tight, but the dogbone just clears, even with B/A front suspension blocks and the short LWT arms."
02-05-2009, 07:51 AM
#4308
There are metal ones that are 44mm long available. My aluminum ones didn't quite last 2 race days.
Congrats on that bro. I finally get to run the Orion speedo and my Tamiya this weekend. I hope all goes well.
02-05-2009, 09:16 AM
#4311
Thanks for the info guys, when I ordered the car I ordered the steel 44's with it. The 46 would've been to long.
02-05-2009, 09:35 AM
#4312
Anyone wanna buy a 416, Tamiya is coming out with a 1/8 buggy... time to switch back to offroad!
02-05-2009, 10:11 AM
#4313
02-05-2009, 11:26 AM
#4315
According to: http://www.thard.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=29
"Dogbones
The aluminium 44mm drive shafts on the front of the 416 are not particularly durable, and prone to twisting. To get round this use the 46mm Steel ones from 415 on front (TAM51092). However, if using the front one-way, you’ll need to remove the o-ring from outdrive cup to stop binding. It’s tight, but the dogbone just clears, even with B/A front suspension blocks and the short LWT arms."
"Dogbones
The aluminium 44mm drive shafts on the front of the 416 are not particularly durable, and prone to twisting. To get round this use the 46mm Steel ones from 415 on front (TAM51092). However, if using the front one-way, you’ll need to remove the o-ring from outdrive cup to stop binding. It’s tight, but the dogbone just clears, even with B/A front suspension blocks and the short LWT arms."
but, I think i need to update that statement a bit, as the 44mm steels are now avaliable. Yes, you cna use 46's, but I would recomend the 44's, simply as they bind less... especially when running a narrower front end (C/C and narrower).
I tried this the other week when I snapped a pin off of one 44 driveshaft, put 46's in, and the increase in chatter was noticeable, along with the car not feeling right. Borrowed some 44's, and was back to normal...
HiH
Ed
02-05-2009, 02:08 PM
#4318
She will be roud of you getting it on such a discount! Oh , Wait .. you wanted the 416... WAITER! theres a fly in my soup. dONT WORRY , hE WON'T EAT MUCH
02-05-2009, 07:17 PM
#4319
02-05-2009, 10:45 PM
#4320
Thank You Randy and Tryhard for the info, I just finished building the 416WE and it went together nicely
Should be running it this Sunday weather permitting. Couple days ago i built the 415MSXX-MRE and advancement to the 416 is unbelievable! But it still a very good car.
Should be running it this Sunday weather permitting. Couple days ago i built the 415MSXX-MRE and advancement to the 416 is unbelievable! But it still a very good car.