Tamiya TRF417
#2176
Tech Champion
iTrader: (4)
thanks for the tips
top deck and motor mount are cut
i did complete the setup sheet but when i saved as a jpeg it lost quality
does anybody know how to upload a pdf file?
i will try a couple of things
28 are too soft, i do run them in the middle of winter but too soft now.
1E on rear would be to much as i want to not loose straight line speed.
Ed, are you saying to try silver on the rear as well as the front?
if i can work out how to upload a pdf you can see the camber links and shocks
top deck and motor mount are cut
i did complete the setup sheet but when i saved as a jpeg it lost quality
does anybody know how to upload a pdf file?
i will try a couple of things
28 are too soft, i do run them in the middle of winter but too soft now.
1E on rear would be to much as i want to not loose straight line speed.
Ed, are you saying to try silver on the rear as well as the front?
if i can work out how to upload a pdf you can see the camber links and shocks
Yes, can try silver rear, for me has always seemed to work better.
As for pdf... [start shamless plug] if you sign up to my forum at www.thard.co.uk you can upload them there in the 417 setup section [end shamless plug]
Lee us know how any of the changes work. Something else I forgot to mention as well... could always drop the rear oil to 400 as well.
HiH
Ed
#2177
Ed
thanks and i am already a member, setup sheet posted for comment
cheers Chris
thanks and i am already a member, setup sheet posted for comment
cheers Chris
#2179
Tech Champion
iTrader: (4)
If not, try going in one hole (need to flip the arm), that will help to make the rear a little softer and should help to give more rear end.
Otherwise, try dropping the rear shocks in one hole. This will make the shock more progressive, (initially softer, and then stiffening up), which should help on power traction.
Try those two first, and see what the reaction is and let us know. By the sounds of it the car is close, so just needs some tweaks rather than full scale changes (although do give the front end changes from above a try if you get the chance )
HiH
Ed
#2180
Tech Regular
iTrader: (12)
Arrowmax
I bought a set of ArrowmaxI Ecs shafts for my 417, but they shipped me the wrong wheel bearing? The bearing fits over the axle, but too small for the inner housing of the upright.
I was hoping to test this weekend, but have to wait for the sproper bearings to arrive?...provided the retailer takes care of it.
Anyone else have this issue?
I was hoping to test this weekend, but have to wait for the sproper bearings to arrive?...provided the retailer takes care of it.
Anyone else have this issue?
#2181
Tech Regular
ahhh... I think I might have found part the issue. The setup is marked up as using the outer shock hole on the rear arm, any particular reason for it?
If not, try going in one hole (need to flip the arm), that will help to make the rear a little softer and should help to give more rear end.
Otherwise, try dropping the rear shocks in one hole. This will make the shock more progressive, (initially softer, and then stiffening up), which should help on power traction.
Try those two first, and see what the reaction is and let us know. By the sounds of it the car is close, so just needs some tweaks rather than full scale changes (although do give the front end changes from above a try if you get the chance )
HiH
Ed
If not, try going in one hole (need to flip the arm), that will help to make the rear a little softer and should help to give more rear end.
Otherwise, try dropping the rear shocks in one hole. This will make the shock more progressive, (initially softer, and then stiffening up), which should help on power traction.
Try those two first, and see what the reaction is and let us know. By the sounds of it the car is close, so just needs some tweaks rather than full scale changes (although do give the front end changes from above a try if you get the chance )
HiH
Ed
2 races into the season and just noticed that the left to right setup is different (different lower arm shock position left to right). Just rectified the situation. The car was up to now slightly unpredictable, do we think that maybe this will fix the "unpredictableness" of the car? This must be the reason why the chassis was showing to have some tweak!!
#2182
Tech Champion
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Just realized that the arms are reversible...dooohh!!
2 races into the season and just noticed that the left to right setup is different (different lower arm shock position left to right). Just rectified the situation. The car was up to now slightly unpredictable, do we think that maybe this will fix the "unpredictableness" of the car? This must be the reason why the chassis was showing to have some tweak!!
2 races into the season and just noticed that the left to right setup is different (different lower arm shock position left to right). Just rectified the situation. The car was up to now slightly unpredictable, do we think that maybe this will fix the "unpredictableness" of the car? This must be the reason why the chassis was showing to have some tweak!!
#2183
Tech Regular
ChrisK - I would try either 1E rear toe block or change droop settings slightly for alittle more weight transfer.
just my 2p's worth
just my 2p's worth
#2184
Thanks for all the tips, I'll try a few things and get the car ready for Tuesday night racing again.
Smarty pants, I try not got to the e block as 21.5 blinks needs as much speed as I can get on the straights, but it will be an option during my testing.
Thanks all
Smarty pants, I try not got to the e block as 21.5 blinks needs as much speed as I can get on the straights, but it will be an option during my testing.
Thanks all
#2185
Tech Champion
iTrader: (34)
One end of the clip is bent at a 90 or so deg angle and it goes into the hole where the pin is and pushes on the pin. So the clip will not move unless you pull it off....it is unable to rotate and the gap is in a location so the pin will never find it when fully seated. If you have a 417 its how the standard 417 axles are they use the same method of holding the pin in place.
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#2186
Tech Adept
I don't know if this has been suggested but loosen up the upper deck screws ,and have someone press the car (front/rear) downwards then tighten the screws again. Sometimes the upper deck can tweak the chassis if it wasn't installed properly.
#2187
Tech Regular
AE Green Slime on TRF Shocks?
Is it recommended to use AE Green Slime on the TRF shocks?
I know some people use it to stop leakage, are there any adverse affects? Most importantly, where does one recommend to apply the stuff? on the o-ring?
Thx Guys!!
I know some people use it to stop leakage, are there any adverse affects? Most importantly, where does one recommend to apply the stuff? on the o-ring?
Thx Guys!!
#2188
Tech Adept
Anyone knows what servo horn is in this picture?
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-My68yt0Gyd.../Updates-1.jpg
Any recommendation for servo horns ?
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-My68yt0Gyd.../Updates-1.jpg
Any recommendation for servo horns ?
#2189
Tech Elite
iTrader: (15)
Anyone knows what servo horn is in this picture?
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-My68yt0Gyd.../Updates-1.jpg
Any recommendation for servo horns ?
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-My68yt0Gyd.../Updates-1.jpg
Any recommendation for servo horns ?