65LikesTC3 Forum
08-07-2003, 08:33 PM
#5716
Thanks for the replies. I like competition, so I'm looking forwards to it. I know I won't make the A but it will be a learning experience. A change from the local track every weekend.
08-07-2003, 10:53 PM
#5717
Sorry if this question has been answered before. What companies make a spool diff for the TC3? I thought IRS did but I could not find it on their website.
08-08-2003, 12:23 AM
#5719
also another follow up question about spools, does anybody know the website of "ready-to-run". i think i saw this is one of the issues (i think its april) of rcca, company of mike dumas or somthing (not sure if its mike dumas)? he was saying that they produce delrin hop-ups for tc3 like spools and arm mounts/caster blocks. or any website/company that sells these items? does rainbow ten sell these items too? thanks! 
08-08-2003, 12:57 PM
#5720
You think the delrin spool would be lighter than IRS's alum spool?
08-08-2003, 01:21 PM
#5721
Regional Moderator
TC3MIKE - it may be lighter but I think in the long run, the Alum, will last longer.
I have the IRS, no running it in my TC3. I went back to the Locked diff.
I have the IRS, no running it in my TC3. I went back to the Locked diff.
08-08-2003, 01:22 PM
#5722
What type of surface do you race on? I just wonder if I could go alittle faster with a spool instead of a diff.
08-08-2003, 01:25 PM
#5723
Tech Adept
hey guys are the composite VCS shocks anygood?
Would they be satisfactory for club level racing?
Would they be satisfactory for club level racing?
08-08-2003, 01:27 PM
#5724
It will work just as good as a threaded shock. If you dont mind using spacers.
08-08-2003, 01:29 PM
#5725
Regional Moderator
Originally posted by TC3MIKE
What type of surface do you race on? I just wonder if I could go alittle faster with a spool instead of a diff.
What type of surface do you race on? I just wonder if I could go alittle faster with a spool instead of a diff.
08-08-2003, 01:46 PM
#5726
Well, I race on a small tight carpet track. I have IRS pin cushioned molded cvds so I dont think it would hurt them at all since IRS did recommended them for their spool.
Heres the track:
http://www.fastrackhobbies.com/pics.html
Heres the track:
http://www.fastrackhobbies.com/pics.html
08-08-2003, 01:58 PM
#5727
The pin cushions are a must with the aluminum outdrives of the IRS spool. Before I ran the spool, I had the same FT Al cvd's for over a year with no problems. After the spool, the fronts bent at the slightest touch, not even a wreck, just a brush. The composites would just snap with the same type of hit.
I upgraded to the IRS Big Dawgs for the front. Haven't tried them yet...
I upgraded to the IRS Big Dawgs for the front. Haven't tried them yet...
08-08-2003, 02:02 PM
#5728
Let me know how well they hold up.
08-08-2003, 02:12 PM
#5729
Regional Moderator
Originally posted by Dingus
The pin cushions are a must with the aluminum outdrives of the IRS spool. Before I ran the spool, I had the same FT Al cvd's for over a year with no problems. After the spool, the fronts bent at the slightest touch, not even a wreck, just a brush. The composites would just snap with the same type of hit.
The pin cushions are a must with the aluminum outdrives of the IRS spool. Before I ran the spool, I had the same FT Al cvd's for over a year with no problems. After the spool, the fronts bent at the slightest touch, not even a wreck, just a brush. The composites would just snap with the same type of hit.
I upgraded to the IRS Big Dawgs for the front. Haven't tried them yet...
08-08-2003, 02:19 PM
#5730
I was afraid someone would say that!
The cushions are really there to save the outdrives. They work pretty well with the light plastic outdrives.
I don't know what the solution for the spool is though. I know there are ppl using the spool on the X-Rays, I wonder if the belt system helps take in some of the shock of the impact?
The cushions are really there to save the outdrives. They work pretty well with the light plastic outdrives.
I don't know what the solution for the spool is though. I know there are ppl using the spool on the X-Rays, I wonder if the belt system helps take in some of the shock of the impact?