Hot Bodies TCX
#2386
Tech Elite
iTrader: (29)
Thanks Antoni,
Here is my current setup......
I run on a very grippy open carpet track and the car is very snatchy on the front end and very nearly grip rolls on corner entry after quick directional change......
2 degree ff and fr toe blocks
1mm under all toe blocks
4mm under all upper camber links
Front wheelbase, 2.75 front, 1mm rear
Rear wheelbase, 2 front, .75 rear
Rear hub, .75 front, 2 rear
4mm akerman
Front toe, 0
Rear toe, 3
Front camber- 1.5
Rear camber- 2
500 weight oil front
400 weight oil rear
1mm 3 hole pistons
Hpi Gold and silver springs
Front shock position, 1 on wishbone, 4 on tower
Rear shock position, 3 on wishbone 5 on tower
Front droop, 6
Rear droop, 5
1.4 front roll bar
1.2 rear roll bar
5mm ride height all round
I also glue the front tyre edge to help with grip roll......
Any thoughts?????
Here is my current setup......
I run on a very grippy open carpet track and the car is very snatchy on the front end and very nearly grip rolls on corner entry after quick directional change......
2 degree ff and fr toe blocks
1mm under all toe blocks
4mm under all upper camber links
Front wheelbase, 2.75 front, 1mm rear
Rear wheelbase, 2 front, .75 rear
Rear hub, .75 front, 2 rear
4mm akerman
Front toe, 0
Rear toe, 3
Front camber- 1.5
Rear camber- 2
500 weight oil front
400 weight oil rear
1mm 3 hole pistons
Hpi Gold and silver springs
Front shock position, 1 on wishbone, 4 on tower
Rear shock position, 3 on wishbone 5 on tower
Front droop, 6
Rear droop, 5
1.4 front roll bar
1.2 rear roll bar
5mm ride height all round
I also glue the front tyre edge to help with grip roll......
Any thoughts?????
And if you still have traction roll after all of that, try 7-6 droop.
Hope something there will cure your problem
Antoni
#2388
#2390
Aftermarket Suspension Arms
Are there any alternatives to the stock suspension arms part number 67717?
I had 3 of these as spares and in less than 3 hours of running, I managed to break all of them. I can't believe how brittle these TCX suspension arms (and hubs) are. I'm seriously disappointed. Before anyone says "stop hitting walls", yes you are right. But I've been running my RS4 Pro for 14 years and have not broken any suspension parts yet! Just as a data point, I used my RS4 Pro for the remainder of the day for another 3 hours with no broken pieces...
I know there's a supposed to be a HPI High Traction Suspension Arm Set 31420 that's a little "softer". But they are never in stock. So for all intents and purposes, they don't exist.
Any other after market ones out there?
I had 3 of these as spares and in less than 3 hours of running, I managed to break all of them. I can't believe how brittle these TCX suspension arms (and hubs) are. I'm seriously disappointed. Before anyone says "stop hitting walls", yes you are right. But I've been running my RS4 Pro for 14 years and have not broken any suspension parts yet! Just as a data point, I used my RS4 Pro for the remainder of the day for another 3 hours with no broken pieces...
I know there's a supposed to be a HPI High Traction Suspension Arm Set 31420 that's a little "softer". But they are never in stock. So for all intents and purposes, they don't exist.
Any other after market ones out there?
#2391
#2392
Tech Master
iTrader: (15)
Are there any alternatives to the stock suspension arms part number 67717?
I had 3 of these as spares and in less than 3 hours of running, I managed to break all of them. I can't believe how brittle these TCX suspension arms (and hubs) are. I'm seriously disappointed. Before anyone says "stop hitting walls", yes you are right. But I've been running my RS4 Pro for 14 years and have not broken any suspension parts yet! Just as a data point, I used my RS4 Pro for the remainder of the day for another 3 hours with no broken pieces...
I know there's a supposed to be a HPI High Traction Suspension Arm Set 31420 that's a little "softer". But they are never in stock. So for all intents and purposes, they don't exist.
Any other after market ones out there?
I had 3 of these as spares and in less than 3 hours of running, I managed to break all of them. I can't believe how brittle these TCX suspension arms (and hubs) are. I'm seriously disappointed. Before anyone says "stop hitting walls", yes you are right. But I've been running my RS4 Pro for 14 years and have not broken any suspension parts yet! Just as a data point, I used my RS4 Pro for the remainder of the day for another 3 hours with no broken pieces...
I know there's a supposed to be a HPI High Traction Suspension Arm Set 31420 that's a little "softer". But they are never in stock. So for all intents and purposes, they don't exist.
Any other after market ones out there?
Use the 73506 arms. To me they seem a bit softer than the originals and are stronger. I see they are available online: http://hotbodiesonline.com/products/en/73506.html
#2393
I have run both chassis on my cars on carpet now. Either one is for sure an upgrade from stock, they are both nice and narrow, and have the battery moved in with no extra work. The smokem chassis flexes more then the exotek, depending on what your looking for you can make the choice. I'l be running outside real soon so i'm not to sure just yet which will run better there. I have a bit of a fear of my battery flying out so my preference is the exotek untill smokem adds some retainers.
#2395
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (34)
Are there any alternatives to the stock suspension arms part number 67717?
I had 3 of these as spares and in less than 3 hours of running, I managed to break all of them. I can't believe how brittle these TCX suspension arms (and hubs) are. I'm seriously disappointed. Before anyone says "stop hitting walls", yes you are right. But I've been running my RS4 Pro for 14 years and have not broken any suspension parts yet! Just as a data point, I used my RS4 Pro for the remainder of the day for another 3 hours with no broken pieces...
I know there's a supposed to be a HPI High Traction Suspension Arm Set 31420 that's a little "softer". But they are never in stock. So for all intents and purposes, they don't exist.
Any other after market ones out there?
I had 3 of these as spares and in less than 3 hours of running, I managed to break all of them. I can't believe how brittle these TCX suspension arms (and hubs) are. I'm seriously disappointed. Before anyone says "stop hitting walls", yes you are right. But I've been running my RS4 Pro for 14 years and have not broken any suspension parts yet! Just as a data point, I used my RS4 Pro for the remainder of the day for another 3 hours with no broken pieces...
I know there's a supposed to be a HPI High Traction Suspension Arm Set 31420 that's a little "softer". But they are never in stock. So for all intents and purposes, they don't exist.
Any other after market ones out there?
#2396
Hey, stop hitting things...
Use the 73506 arms. To me they seem a bit softer than the originals and are stronger. I see they are available online: http://hotbodiesonline.com/products/en/73506.html
Use the 73506 arms. To me they seem a bit softer than the originals and are stronger. I see they are available online: http://hotbodiesonline.com/products/en/73506.html
Do you have the part number and does this have the exact same geometry as the originals?
Thanks guys...
#2399
#2400
Tech Rookie
If I remember correctly, the 73506 make a slightly shorter wheelbase in the front. Despite, the geometry remains the same.