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Old 09-02-2011, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by k_bojar
any one have any info about the new(?) TCX parts RIDE is coming out with?? these are the parts Hara posted on facebook??

like when they'll be available?
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Old 09-02-2011, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by chris1160
Hi guys,

any tips for getting some steering in high speed sections;
in my opinion it must be an issue of weigth balance between front and rear, but without the needed result...


@ korey:
what happend, when i shorten or lenght the shocks (e.g. from 65 to 63,5mm)?!

thanks in advance.
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In my experience, the shorter shocks make that end of the car a little more planted and stable. Usually i notice it most upon entry into the corner and in the middle of the corner. Longer will feel more "floaty" and can be an advantage in higher grip conditions just to free the car up a little bit. You can also try a shorter front and a longer rear if you want a little more rotation in the middle of the corner too!!!

Hope that helps some.

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how to prepare the new tires (just unpacked) before a race on carpet?
Simply degreased and cleaned, or need to use rough paper or something else to prepare them?
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Old 09-02-2011, 02:29 PM
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Hi guys
how to prepare the new tires (just unpacked) before a race on carpet?
Simply degreased and cleaned, or need to use rough paper or something else to prepare them?
Thanks so much
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Old 09-02-2011, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7ttlm
Well I should get my TCX later today after class. By tomorrow night it will likely be a TCX /417. If all goes well I have a 417 ver II diff on the way by noon today and in my hands tomorrow. Also what I am guessing are the correct parts to convert the drivetrain using Cyclone TC belts. Hopefully I will have a diff that doesn't leak and is concentric
How did your ver II tamiya diff work out with the tcx??

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Originally Posted by transplantlife
How did you ver II tamiya diff work out with the tcx??
can anyone tell me what is a good servo horn to use for a savox servo.

thanks
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Old 09-03-2011, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by transplantlife
How did your ver II tamiya diff work out with the tcx??
It should work .... but the differential Tamiya uses pulleys 37, then you should replace the front pulley of the spool, use the belts of the TC and replace rear axle shafts with Tamiya ... I prefer to use R-Spec .

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Originally Posted by louielou
can anyone tell me what is a good servo horn to use for a savox servo.

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The Savox is compatible with Futaba (I use both), so you can use any servo horn, I use Tamiya with 3Racing aluminum horn.
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Originally Posted by transplantlife
How did your ver II tamiya diff work out with the tcx??
worked ok, I am having a bushing machined so I can make more that are true. But the tam diff is 10x better than the spec r I had. Only problem is all the parts to switch. But worth it if you modify the hb spool, the spec r diff I got was extra crappy with nothing right on it so if your going to go there just shoot me the spool and I can make the mods if your not inclined to do it. For the front belt I ended up using a second tensioner on the chassis plate out of spare parts. Tam diff is MUCH smoother than spec r, 1500 in tam diff feels like ~1000 in spec r. Word has it that there is quite a bit of variation however. Pm Korey for the whole explanation lol.

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Originally Posted by AGNO
The Savox is compatible with Futaba (I use both), so you can use any servo horn, I use Tamiya with 3Racing aluminum horn.
ditto - I have both the shorter and taller 3Racing arms and perfer the shorter one (I think it's 13mm vs 18mm tall)

but this setup works great!! it's the Tamiya heavy duty set, they make it in black and white
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Originally Posted by transplantlife
got a link?
not off hand - not sure if it's linkable to someone with Facebook

if you got an account, just search for Hara and ask to make him a friend, it's in his galleries

or when l get home from vacation, I can post it then
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Originally Posted by rx7ttlm
worked ok, I am having a bushing machined so I can make more that are true. But the tam diff is 10x better than the spec r I had. Only problem is all the parts to switch. But worth it if you modify the hb spool, the spec r diff I got was extra crappy with nothing right on it so if your going to go there just shoot me the spool and I can make the mods if your not inclined to do it. For the front belt I ended up using a second tensioner on the chassis plate out of spare parts. Tam diff is MUCH smoother than spec r, 1500 in tam diff feels like ~1000 in spec r. Word has it that there is quite a bit of variation however. Pm Korey for the whole explanation lol.

Hope this helps

Thank's for the reply!
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New items for TCX are arrived from Spec-R.



Also, TCX gear diffs, Carbon Gear Set and upper deck ver 2 are back in stock.

www.tqrcracing.com

FYI, Thanks.
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Lou,

Buy the tamiya servo saver kit. I really liked it.
Originally Posted by louielou
can anyone tell me what is a good servo horn to use for a savox servo.

thanks
Luis
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Old 09-03-2011, 04:48 PM
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to you guys running the exotek xx chassis how do you like it??
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