86LikesHpi Pro 4
07-07-2005, 11:29 AM
Tech Apprentice
Originally Posted by Tekin
Here you go!
Chassis Protective Sheet
Chassis Protective Sheet
07-07-2005, 11:32 AM
Originally Posted by atomic80
Thanks for the link! I ordered 4 from TowerHobbies at $7.99 each! I couldn't find out if they come with several sheets or just one. Wish that it was clearer.
1 sheet will last about a year of racing and depending on how rough the track is...
once it's on..don't plan on taking it off...til after a few months. very difficult to peal off after it's been installed.
07-07-2005, 11:39 AM
Originally Posted by Rookie Solara
Question about shimming the diff........I am running front and rear ball diff for outdoor mod foam.........and I started to rebuild the both melted front/rear diff gears, since the manuel shimming is way off to the actual case, I want to know the main theory about the pinion/spur diff gearing fundermental....
Here is my questions, am I suppose to set the gear meshing (talking about the diff gears) closer to each other or futher apart while they are still spinning freely? That means I have to shim 1 side of bearing more then the other side, I just don't really know I should set the DIFF gear closer to the bevel pinion gear or further apart from the bevel pinion gear.....
Now, the diff setting........I replaced the stock screw/nuts with the AE TC3 setup.......now, how many TURN OUT I have to turn from complete screw in position..? TC3 would tell you 1/2 turn front and 1/4 turn rear (something like that..) but what about PRO 4...? I know no one know the exact number, but I would like to get a ball park number...
Thanks everyone
Here is my questions, am I suppose to set the gear meshing (talking about the diff gears) closer to each other or futher apart while they are still spinning freely? That means I have to shim 1 side of bearing more then the other side, I just don't really know I should set the DIFF gear closer to the bevel pinion gear or further apart from the bevel pinion gear.....
Now, the diff setting........I replaced the stock screw/nuts with the AE TC3 setup.......now, how many TURN OUT I have to turn from complete screw in position..? TC3 would tell you 1/2 turn front and 1/4 turn rear (something like that..) but what about PRO 4...? I know no one know the exact number, but I would like to get a ball park number...
Thanks everyone
on the diff screw...I adjust it per manual... just tight enough so you can not turn the bevel gear with your hand... I know when I had my TC3..you screw it all the way tight and back it out 1/2 turn. this makes for a tight diff. some racers like this way. some like it a little looser than the front and front diff tighter. etc.
07-07-2005, 12:40 PM
Axel...
did you ever try the AE diff and bevel gears in your Pro 4? I'm about to try it here soon.
07-07-2005, 12:41 PM
Anyone know if you can....
get the new knuckles, c-hubs, and new Hara motor mount from Tower Hobby yet.
07-07-2005, 12:43 PM
Originally Posted by RCknight
did you ever try the AE diff and bevel gears in your Pro 4? I'm about to try it here soon.
07-07-2005, 01:02 PM
Originally Posted by axel
nah i was told it might not work so i didn't bother. I also found an LHS that carries the 1.1 gears so i just use those. But anyone that has used the AE gears please confirm if it does work.
07-07-2005, 05:20 PM
Originally Posted by RCknight
get the new knuckles, c-hubs, and new Hara motor mount from Tower Hobby yet.
07-07-2005, 11:04 PM
Floodo1 You going to come down and race some TC with us on the carpet.. 
This Friday night..we start racing at 7 pm..
This Friday night..we start racing at 7 pm..
07-07-2005, 11:30 PM
Tech Adept
about the tc3 gears, seems like a good idea, i had a tc3 and never broke a bevel gear, unfortunatelly i've sold it now. do you think an american car gears will fit a japanese car? if they do, they will change the gear ratio. if anyone has tried them and they work and they don't brake, please let us know!
07-08-2005, 05:25 PM
ANYONE NOTICE THE CRAZY AMOUNT OF PEOPLE SELLING THERE PRO4's here ?!?!
it's like christmas for me....but i don't think any of them are selling just the parts.
it's like christmas for me....but i don't think any of them are selling just the parts.
07-08-2005, 05:27 PM
Yeah there are quite a few at good prices as well. I know of like 4 for sale right now on here, hopped up for around $200-220.
07-08-2005, 07:27 PM
Tech Regular
why do you think people are selling them ? what is the latest trend in the States ? or is it just the fact evry one is going back to belt drive ?
07-08-2005, 07:42 PM
Reasons for sale
I have recentlt bought 3 Pro4's from the over the pond (oz to usa).
In all 3 cases the guys I have bought off have given similar reasons.
1. Local racing scene mired in politics
2. Ongoing cost of racing (replacing parts, batteries etc)
3. Just not fun anymore, whinging & bitching by "mature" racers.
All 3 guys were older, but competitive racers.
They have not replaced or upgraded.
In all 3 cases the guys I have bought off have given similar reasons.
1. Local racing scene mired in politics
2. Ongoing cost of racing (replacing parts, batteries etc)
3. Just not fun anymore, whinging & bitching by "mature" racers.
All 3 guys were older, but competitive racers.
They have not replaced or upgraded.
07-08-2005, 07:42 PM
wouldn't hurt to ask one of the sellers to sell some parts... I did..and was able to get some spare front arms..