20LikesTeam Associated TC6 Thread
12-06-2012, 08:36 AM
#8236
It would have to be one hard impact, or the screws come loose.
One solution might be to put a set screw in the blocks to touch the hinge pin. This might keep them from rolling on impact and/or the screw coming loose. The hinge pin is long enought that it shouldn't be able to fall out unless those blocks roll a long way. Maybe they are worn out to much and you just need new blocks. I have never experienced this or heard of theis problem until now so I am just trying to think of options.
One solution might be to put a set screw in the blocks to touch the hinge pin. This might keep them from rolling on impact and/or the screw coming loose. The hinge pin is long enought that it shouldn't be able to fall out unless those blocks roll a long way. Maybe they are worn out to much and you just need new blocks. I have never experienced this or heard of theis problem until now so I am just trying to think of options.
12-06-2012, 08:39 AM
#8238
For the plastic shims, ditch them and use the 1/12 scale front ride height shims for the 12R5 series of cars. They're a nice wide washer and come in a few thicknesses. I've done that since almost day one with my TC5, TC5R, TC6, and TC6.1.
12-06-2012, 09:27 AM
#8240
My son and I are running our TC6 in USGT. We are very happy with the way it drives. The only continous problem we have are the front arm mounts. Most of the time, if we hit anything, even lightly, the front axle pulls out of the arm mounts. Usually ruining the mounting hole so that the mount has to be replaced.
It doesn't seem to happen on my TC5 as much.
Do you guys experience the same thing with your TC6's? Is there something I can do to help prevent that from happening? Its a cheap fix, so I'd rather have that happen then the arm break or worse, but it just pulls out too easy it seems.
It doesn't seem to happen on my TC5 as much.
Do you guys experience the same thing with your TC6's? Is there something I can do to help prevent that from happening? Its a cheap fix, so I'd rather have that happen then the arm break or worse, but it just pulls out too easy it seems.
I have never had any backing out issues. I did however used a super long screw if you look at the bulkheads and its been a year and no backing out. I just added the rsd blocks just for giggles even though I never had the holders swing out like you mentioned. I may end up taking them off since im anal about extra weight when running brushed motor.
You can also put a 5-40 nut on the inside and they will never come off
12-06-2012, 10:22 AM
#8243
12-06-2012, 10:35 AM
#8245
No problem. Keep in mind that these aren't exactly the same thickness that the plastic ones are, but they are close. Another big benefit to these is that they are repeatable because they don't compress like the plastic ones.
12-06-2012, 11:01 AM
#8246
Man, I love these forums! Where else can you get good advice from multiple people who really know what you are talking about and have solved it themselves? Even at the hobby shop you often just get the advice of one person. At the track we are always too busy to do much talking.
12-06-2012, 11:40 AM
#8247
Man, I love these forums! Where else can you get good advice from multiple people who really know what you are talking about and have solved it themselves? Even at the hobby shop you often just get the advice of one person. At the track we are always too busy to do much talking.
12-06-2012, 03:16 PM
#8250