Hot Bodies TCX
10-15-2010, 04:52 PM
#1141
anyone tried 2mm spacers under suspension blocks
10-15-2010, 04:52 PM
#1142
It's a tuning aid. The tamiya knuckles are much longer, and the ballstud is further towards the outside of the car as well. When combined with 0-1mm of shims on the steering rack, it smooths the steering out a bit. Not really better or worse, just different.
-Korey
-Korey
10-15-2010, 06:13 PM
#1143
Tech Fanatic
Virtually all the plastic parts are interchangeable.
I still have two Cyclone TC's in my arsenal. One for the Stock Class and the other is a BMI Foam chassis conversion. No need to get rid of them, when I can use a lot of the same parts.
- Rod Ends
- Bearing Holders
- Body Posts
- Front and Rear Arms
- Hubs and Spindles
- Sway Bar tip holders
- Front and Rear Pullies
- Outer Suspension blocks
- Screws and Springs
- Shock kit
- Outer and Inner hinge pins
- Ball Studs
- Complete Bumper assembly
- Bearings
- Axles
- And maybe a few other items I'm can't think of at the moment
I still have two Cyclone TC's in my arsenal. One for the Stock Class and the other is a BMI Foam chassis conversion. No need to get rid of them, when I can use a lot of the same parts.
10-15-2010, 10:20 PM
#1144
Why did Andy remove the upper brace for the steering? Was it for more flex up front?
Also, I noticed the one way I bought for the TCX needs shorter dogbones (the pins are all the way into the cups with the 46mm), why wasn't the 44mm included with the one way kit?
Thanks
10-15-2010, 10:24 PM
#1145
Korey,
Why did Andy remove the upper brace for the steering? Was it for more flex up front?
Also, I noticed the one way I bought for the TCX needs shorter dogbones (the pins are all the way into the cups with the 46mm), why wasn't the 44mm included with the one way kit?
Thanks
Why did Andy remove the upper brace for the steering? Was it for more flex up front?
Also, I noticed the one way I bought for the TCX needs shorter dogbones (the pins are all the way into the cups with the 46mm), why wasn't the 44mm included with the one way kit?
Thanks
can you make west coast tomorrow? Im gonna head over to do a couple of hours of practice.
10-16-2010, 02:32 AM
#1148
Hi Barry,
yeah, I always build them with plenty of grease, on the joint end I use either AE black grease, or some Mugen stuff I have from years ago, and again yes, i put grease on every face that has metal to metal contact.
For the bone end into both the front and rear, I use tamiya anti wear grease,
That's the only reason I can imagine for there being a difference in the wear between our shafts
Luke
yeah, I always build them with plenty of grease, on the joint end I use either AE black grease, or some Mugen stuff I have from years ago, and again yes, i put grease on every face that has metal to metal contact.
For the bone end into both the front and rear, I use tamiya anti wear grease,
That's the only reason I can imagine for there being a difference in the wear between our shafts
Luke
Will it stop any further wear?
Still love the car
10-16-2010, 06:03 AM
#1149
10-16-2010, 12:07 PM
#1150
Where can i find Hara's setups online???
10-16-2010, 12:18 PM
#1151
Hi Malc,
I am running a cross between Tim H's which he ran at Ipswich and my old TC set up.
Now running 30W oil all round with 3 hole 1.1 pistons (Think Tim ran 2 hole)
upper shock mount 3 frt & rear (Tim was kit)
Front droop 5.5 on Hudy (4.5mm)
rear droop 6 on Hudy (4mm)
rear link on outer hole on hub carrier
Otherwise kit settings
Found this is best yet, has given more all round grip and the back doesn't tend to kick out as it was doing previously.
Now really starting to mix it with Ben Mannell, Trev, Mark W & Thomas G at the club
I am running a cross between Tim H's which he ran at Ipswich and my old TC set up.
Now running 30W oil all round with 3 hole 1.1 pistons (Think Tim ran 2 hole)
upper shock mount 3 frt & rear (Tim was kit)
Front droop 5.5 on Hudy (4.5mm)
rear droop 6 on Hudy (4mm)
rear link on outer hole on hub carrier
Otherwise kit settings
Found this is best yet, has given more all round grip and the back doesn't tend to kick out as it was doing previously.
Now really starting to mix it with Ben Mannell, Trev, Mark W & Thomas G at the club
10-16-2010, 08:55 PM
#1152
Korey,
Why did Andy remove the upper brace for the steering? Was it for more flex up front?
Also, I noticed the one way I bought for the TCX needs shorter dogbones (the pins are all the way into the cups with the 46mm), why wasn't the 44mm included with the one way kit?
Thanks
Why did Andy remove the upper brace for the steering? Was it for more flex up front?
Also, I noticed the one way I bought for the TCX needs shorter dogbones (the pins are all the way into the cups with the 46mm), why wasn't the 44mm included with the one way kit?
Thanks
I don't really have a comment on the one way thing... I haven't run one since 2006. I usually always have a spool in my car.
-Korey
10-17-2010, 10:31 AM
#1153
Have any of you guys tried the aluminum front spindles or the rear hub carriers? Or do you guys think they are just the BLING factor???
10-17-2010, 11:37 AM
#1154
#75156 - PIVOT BLOCK 0 DEGREES (ALUMINUM/PURPLE)
#75159 - PIVOT BLOCK 1.5 DEGREES (ALUMINUM/PURPLE)
#75160 - PIVOT BLOCK 2 DEGREES (ALUMINUM/PURPLE)
#61318 - BEARING HOLDER/PURPLE/1PC
#67699 - DCJ Drive Shaft Set (1pc)
#72044 - THIN ALUMINUM HEX HUB (CLAMP TYPE/PURPLE/4pcs)
#61326 - SHOCK END BALL/PURPLE/4PCS
#73524 - MACHINED SHOCK PISTON (1.1mm 3 HOLES/4pcs)
#61325 - BELT TENSIONER MOUNT/PURPLE
#67738 - Titanium Turnbuckle Set
Out of stock since I got the car more than a month ago... Does HB have any plan for supporting this car in the tuning part department or should I just consider other chassis?
It's getting insane....
#75159 - PIVOT BLOCK 1.5 DEGREES (ALUMINUM/PURPLE)
#75160 - PIVOT BLOCK 2 DEGREES (ALUMINUM/PURPLE)
#61318 - BEARING HOLDER/PURPLE/1PC
#67699 - DCJ Drive Shaft Set (1pc)
#72044 - THIN ALUMINUM HEX HUB (CLAMP TYPE/PURPLE/4pcs)
#61326 - SHOCK END BALL/PURPLE/4PCS
#73524 - MACHINED SHOCK PISTON (1.1mm 3 HOLES/4pcs)
#61325 - BELT TENSIONER MOUNT/PURPLE
#67738 - Titanium Turnbuckle Set
Out of stock since I got the car more than a month ago... Does HB have any plan for supporting this car in the tuning part department or should I just consider other chassis?
It's getting insane....
10-17-2010, 12:42 PM
#1155
#75156 - PIVOT BLOCK 0 DEGREES (ALUMINUM/PURPLE)
#75159 - PIVOT BLOCK 1.5 DEGREES (ALUMINUM/PURPLE)
#75160 - PIVOT BLOCK 2 DEGREES (ALUMINUM/PURPLE)
#61318 - BEARING HOLDER/PURPLE/1PC
#67699 - DCJ Drive Shaft Set (1pc)
#72044 - THIN ALUMINUM HEX HUB (CLAMP TYPE/PURPLE/4pcs)
#61326 - SHOCK END BALL/PURPLE/4PCS
#73524 - MACHINED SHOCK PISTON (1.1mm 3 HOLES/4pcs)
#61325 - BELT TENSIONER MOUNT/PURPLE
#67738 - Titanium Turnbuckle Set
Out of stock since I got the car more than a month ago... Does HB have any plan for supporting this car in the tuning part department or should I just consider other chassis?
It's getting insane....
#75159 - PIVOT BLOCK 1.5 DEGREES (ALUMINUM/PURPLE)
#75160 - PIVOT BLOCK 2 DEGREES (ALUMINUM/PURPLE)
#61318 - BEARING HOLDER/PURPLE/1PC
#67699 - DCJ Drive Shaft Set (1pc)
#72044 - THIN ALUMINUM HEX HUB (CLAMP TYPE/PURPLE/4pcs)
#61326 - SHOCK END BALL/PURPLE/4PCS
#73524 - MACHINED SHOCK PISTON (1.1mm 3 HOLES/4pcs)
#61325 - BELT TENSIONER MOUNT/PURPLE
#67738 - Titanium Turnbuckle Set
Out of stock since I got the car more than a month ago... Does HB have any plan for supporting this car in the tuning part department or should I just consider other chassis?
It's getting insane....
TOASTY!!!!