Team Associated TC6 Thread
#6528
I just picked up a used TC6 and am trying to find some pointers to get it competitive for 17.5T sportsman on carpet.
Are there any must-do upgrades or other things to do to prep the car? Specifically, i'm wondering if it's worth updating anything to tc6.1 components.
I'm reading through the entire post, but it's a lot of information to digest properly!
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
Are there any must-do upgrades or other things to do to prep the car? Specifically, i'm wondering if it's worth updating anything to tc6.1 components.
I'm reading through the entire post, but it's a lot of information to digest properly!
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
#6529
Tech Elite
iTrader: (8)
When i put my front end together it has a bind in it at the steering blocks ( they are hard to turn). When i back out both the top ball stud and bottom b/h screw almost all the way then it loosens up.
I have tried washers under each and no change. It appears to me that the c hub bushings are not long enough and the stud and screw head are binding against the hub.
Has any one run in to this problem?
I have tried washers under each and no change. It appears to me that the c hub bushings are not long enough and the stud and screw head are binding against the hub.
Has any one run in to this problem?
-Mike
#6530
Tech Elite
iTrader: (1)
I had the same thing. It was because the c-hub was tight against the steering block, not because the screw / ball were touching the outside surfaces of the C-Hub. So somewhat counter-intuitively, tightening down the screw and ball a bit more compressed the bushings into the steering block just enough to free it up for me.
-Mike
-Mike
#6531
Tech Master
iTrader: (154)
I just picked up a used TC6 and am trying to find some pointers to get it competitive for 17.5T sportsman on carpet.
Are there any must-do upgrades or other things to do to prep the car? Specifically, i'm wondering if it's worth updating anything to tc6.1 components.
I'm reading through the entire post, but it's a lot of information to digest properly!
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
Are there any must-do upgrades or other things to do to prep the car? Specifically, i'm wondering if it's worth updating anything to tc6.1 components.
I'm reading through the entire post, but it's a lot of information to digest properly!
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
#6532
Drat, outsmarted by an inanimate object again eh?
#6534
I just picked up a used TC6 and am trying to find some pointers to get it competitive for 17.5T sportsman on carpet.
Are there any must-do upgrades or other things to do to prep the car? Specifically, i'm wondering if it's worth updating anything to tc6.1 components.
I'm reading through the entire post, but it's a lot of information to digest properly!
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
Are there any must-do upgrades or other things to do to prep the car? Specifically, i'm wondering if it's worth updating anything to tc6.1 components.
I'm reading through the entire post, but it's a lot of information to digest properly!
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks!
You do need to buy shorter upper camber links if you are going to use hole 1 and hole 3, which i am almost certain you will. the kit gives you very long links that only fit hole 7 by default. you'll need the 33mm links for the back and 35mm links for the front.
enjoy your new ride.
#6537
Tech Champion
iTrader: (62)
hairy, I just got a TC6.1 and when I first built it I had the same problem you are having. After taking the front end apart and rebuilding it I noticed that if you don't get the ball stud or the bottom screw straight in the steering block it will bind. Take a good look this could be the problem... In my opinion I think this is the best car out for the money...
#6538
Well i got bit by the onroad bug again. I have not run asphalt in like 10 years. So what do you guys think would be a good STARTING point for a rubber tire asphalt setup on a big open outdoor track? I am gonna run mod and I am a good driver. So i will not be wrecking this car. I am JUST looking for a starting point. I know I will change stuff for sure. Just curious where to begin? Thanks
#6539
You can be competitive with the tc6 right out of the box, there is no must do up grades. I run mine box stock and have no trouble finding speed or a set up that works. I just flipped my upper deck and put button head screws on it to keep the car from holding a tweak. You can really use any set up on the AE website to get you in the ballpark of the car being competitive by the way.
Originally Posted by gom
There is no need to upgrade anything. The TC6 runs really well out of the box. I bought the TC6 a few months back when the TC6.1 just came out. been running it at the club races in the 17.5 blinky class.
You do need to buy shorter upper camber links if you are going to use hole 1 and hole 3, which i am almost certain you will. the kit gives you very long links that only fit hole 7 by default. you'll need the 33mm links for the back and 35mm links for the front.
enjoy your new ride.
You do need to buy shorter upper camber links if you are going to use hole 1 and hole 3, which i am almost certain you will. the kit gives you very long links that only fit hole 7 by default. you'll need the 33mm links for the back and 35mm links for the front.
enjoy your new ride.
Keep em coming