Community
Wiki Posts
Search

Hot Bodies TCX

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-11-2011, 08:47 AM
  #1831  
2xs
Tech Adept
iTrader: (4)
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 198
Trader Rating: 4 (100%+)
Default

Oops wrong thread.

Last edited by 2xs; 01-11-2011 at 09:21 AM.
2xs is offline  
Old 01-11-2011, 11:48 AM
  #1832  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (6)
 
rc pete's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Cochrane, AB, Canada
Posts: 827
Trader Rating: 6 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by TYTESSMANN
san. - I am using the Tekin RS Pro esc and am looking for profile suggestions also.

Dogbone - Thanks for the suggestion, see you in Lethbridge.
Hey Ty. Make sure you run the x12 13.5 with the 4-dot insert (new motors should come that way, but original batches came with 2-dot installed). I run 7.41 FDR with this motor (and may drop it down a tooth for the smaller track), and a moderate amount of boost (0-5-5-0 on the LRP SXX SS MK4). I had tried it at around 8.0 FDR also with more boost, but found the powerband to be less linear... more agressive out of the corners, then less midrange, and then a little more and the end of the straight. The spool down with the higher FDR wasn't as linear either. The spool down starts off slower and then the car slows down much more quickly as you approach the corner. I found that setup to require more control to trail-brake consistently... which you may not have a problem with.

See you Friday.
rc pete is offline  
Old 01-11-2011, 12:02 PM
  #1833  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (13)
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 3,799
Trader Rating: 13 (100%+)
Default

44mm bones, 46mm bones and arms restocked!
stitchy is offline  
Old 01-11-2011, 12:16 PM
  #1834  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (14)
 
jmackani's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Shippensburg
Posts: 5,694
Trader Rating: 14 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by dameetz
Guys, just want to know if upgrading to alum rear uprights will equal the rear toe left and right? Mine has 3.5 deg on the left and 2.5 deg on the right. Also saw that 3racing also has alum rear uprights for cyclone which is half the price of HB made one and its also easy to get. Is this good?
Sounds like you have a shim out of place somewhere. Or a bent axle.
jmackani is offline  
Old 01-11-2011, 03:43 PM
  #1835  
Tech Elite
 
dameetz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: The Sky
Posts: 2,564
Default

Originally Posted by jmackani
Sounds like you have a shim out of place somewhere. Or a bent axle.
I ve just done building my car last week and its been like that since the first time I put it on my set up station. I have tried to adjust the suspension blocks a few times but its still there. I read somewhere here that the problem come from the stock uprights. I just wonder if getting the option alum one will solve it.
dameetz is offline  
Old 01-11-2011, 04:30 PM
  #1836  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (51)
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: VA
Posts: 4,192
Trader Rating: 51 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by dameetz
I ve just done building my car last week and its been like that since the first time I put it on my set up station. I have tried to adjust the suspension blocks a few times but its still there. I read somewhere here that the problem come from the stock uprights. I just wonder if getting the option alum one will solve it.
Yes, the aluminum uprights will fix the toe issue.
Apex is offline  
Old 01-11-2011, 04:45 PM
  #1837  
Tech Elite
 
dameetz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: The Sky
Posts: 2,564
Default

Originally Posted by Apex
Yes, the aluminum uprights will fix the toe issue.
Will the 3racing alum rear uprights for Cyclone fix that as well? Its easilly available than the HB ones.
dameetz is offline  
Old 01-11-2011, 08:58 PM
  #1838  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (30)
 
k_bojar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 7,021
Trader Rating: 30 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by dameetz
Will the 3racing alum rear uprights for Cyclone fix that as well? Its easilly available than the HB ones.
i know i don't have a TCX, but I've been using them on my TC and cyclone for a while now
k_bojar is offline  
Old 01-11-2011, 09:54 PM
  #1839  
Tech Elite
 
dameetz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: The Sky
Posts: 2,564
Default

Originally Posted by k_bojar
i know i don't have a TCX, but I've been using them on my TC and cyclone for a while now
....and you're getting equal toe with 'em? If it is, I m just going to get 'em instead coz its available at my LHS.
dameetz is offline  
Old 01-11-2011, 11:17 PM
  #1840  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (12)
 
CSF0623's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Los Angeles, Ca
Posts: 876
Trader Rating: 12 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by stitchy
44mm bones, 46mm bones and arms restocked!
Speedtechrc is AWESOME!!!!
CSF0623 is offline  
Old 01-12-2011, 12:17 AM
  #1841  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (29)
 
Yokomo_Ant3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Australia
Posts: 2,413
Trader Rating: 29 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by dameetz
Will the 3racing alum rear uprights for Cyclone fix that as well? Its easilly available than the HB ones.
Why dont you try another pair of std hubs if you have some? I dont have any rear toe issues on my car.
Yokomo_Ant3 is offline  
Old 01-12-2011, 12:45 AM
  #1842  
Tech Addict
 
cyclone speed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 621
Default

Originally Posted by Yokomo_Ant3
Why dont you try another pair of std hubs if you have some? I dont have any rear toe issues on my car.
Yes, I remember on the " hot bodies cyclone " thread, there were a few pages on this discussion, and the problem seemed to be the hubs.
I had this problem, i bought the 3racing toe blocks and it didnt change anything so to answer your question dameetz, they are fine i think .
But for the toe issue, try changing hubs ...
cyclone speed is offline  
Old 01-12-2011, 01:10 AM
  #1843  
Tech Addict
 
AGNO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Firenze Italy
Posts: 609
Default

Originally Posted by dameetz
I ve just done building my car last week and its been like that since the first time I put it on my set up station. I have tried to adjust the suspension blocks a few times but its still there. I read somewhere here that the problem come from the stock uprights. I just wonder if getting the option alum one will solve it.
Yes there are problems with the rear hub, some have strangely wrong pin hole of 0.5 °, but not all, may be resolved by using aluminum hub HB type, 3R or Jet

I use Jet #CYL-08P

AGNO is offline  
Old 01-12-2011, 02:10 AM
  #1844  
Tech Adept
 
V-Liqour's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Windsor Nsw Australia
Posts: 105
Thumbs up Front Knuckle : rear Hubs

Go the JET ALLOY Hubs & Knuckles the bearings
Fit better in them, the 3R ones the bearings don't seem to fit as snug,
Found the outer ring on the Bearing could spin unless you used a locking
Agent
V-Liqour is offline  
Old 01-12-2011, 08:25 AM
  #1845  
Ty
Tech Addict
iTrader: (32)
 
Ty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 533
Trader Rating: 32 (100%+)
Default

Where can we order the Jet parts from online? I went to the jethobby.com site and they have some nice pieces for the TCX. I emailed them for online and eBay retailers but looking for suggestions from the racers here.
Ty is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.