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07-05-2005, 02:08 PM
#5371
Ti isn't stronger than steel..but it is nearly as strong..but its hell of a lot lighter and thats why its a decent metal.
07-05-2005, 02:15 PM
#5372
Originally Posted by NVisible
Has anyone tried the Yokomo low friction shocks on thier TC4? Looking at pics from the Reedy it seems a few of the racers have tried them. Wondering how they fit, and which they are using (they come in Long and Short sizes) Also, how do they compare to the TRF Dampers?
Ti is 75% as strong as steel but is 55% lighter,But due to its molecular structure it's stiffer..it will break where under the same load steel will bend.
07-05-2005, 05:32 PM
#5375
thanks guys, i was wondering cause i was looking at the lunsford site, tir site and rcscrewz site and the rc screwz ones were the chepest cause they are steel while the tir kit was 75.00 and lunsford kit was like 95.00. i couldnt understand the huge difference 
i guess that the hinge pins and turnbuckles are cheaper because they are easier to make.
decided what im gonna get, the rc screwz screw kit and the lunsford turnbuckles and hinge pins. any objections?
i guess that the hinge pins and turnbuckles are cheaper because they are easier to make. decided what im gonna get, the rc screwz screw kit and the lunsford turnbuckles and hinge pins. any objections?
07-05-2005, 06:19 PM
#5376
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Originally Posted by i_got_m8_4_$85
thanks guys, i was wondering cause i was looking at the lunsford site, tir site and rcscrewz site and the rc screwz ones were the chepest cause they are steel while the tir kit was 75.00 and lunsford kit was like 95.00. i couldnt understand the huge difference i guess that the hinge pins and turnbuckles are cheaper because they are easier to make.
decided what im gonna get, the rc screwz screw kit and the lunsford turnbuckles and hinge pins. any objections?
i guess that the hinge pins and turnbuckles are cheaper because they are easier to make. decided what im gonna get, the rc screwz screw kit and the lunsford turnbuckles and hinge pins. any objections?
07-05-2005, 07:36 PM
#5377
Currently, the only Ti parts on my car is a screw kit (only because i drive for tiR and it was cheap 
) and worlds edition CVDs/axles....i'm looking for a Ti/CF centre shaft though.
) and worlds edition CVDs/axles....i'm looking for a Ti/CF centre shaft though.
07-05-2005, 08:10 PM
#5378
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Originally Posted by raving-monkey
Currently, the only Ti parts on my car is a screw kit (only because i drive for tiR and it was cheap ) and worlds edition CVDs/axles....i'm looking for a Ti/CF centre shaft though.
) and worlds edition CVDs/axles....i'm looking for a Ti/CF centre shaft though.
07-05-2005, 08:29 PM
#5379
07-05-2005, 08:32 PM
#5380
Ti is stronger than steel, but it does tend to break as opposed to bending.
07-05-2005, 08:47 PM
#5381
Originally Posted by DerekB
Ti is stronger than steel, but it does tend to break as opposed to bending.
Dude, I just used the word caveat...whoa!
07-05-2005, 08:53 PM
#5382
Originally Posted by DerekB
Ti is stronger than steel, but it does tend to break as opposed to bending.
http://homepages.which.net/~paul.hil...rialsBody.html
Ti can have a higher tensile strength but I doubt the grade used for screws for our cars is the best.
Ti again can have a higher yeild strength than steel but prob not the grade we get.
The big ones though are Youngs modulus (E) and Shear modulus, E is only half that of steel and the Shear modulus is not much more than half of steel.
What this means is that in a big impact a normal steel screw will just bend or stretch and a Ti screw is more likely to shear off or snap.
07-05-2005, 09:09 PM
#5383
Originally Posted by fathead
It is and it isn't, check this link out
http://homepages.which.net/~paul.hil...rialsBody.html
Ti can have a higher tensile strength but I doubt the grade used for screws for our cars is the best.
Ti again can have a higher yeild strength than steel but prob not the grade we get.
The big ones though are Youngs modulus (E) and Shear modulus, E is only half that of steel and the Shear modulus is not much more than half of steel.
What this means is that in a big impact a normal steel screw will just bend or stretch and a Ti screw is more likely to shear off or snap.
http://homepages.which.net/~paul.hil...rialsBody.html
Ti can have a higher tensile strength but I doubt the grade used for screws for our cars is the best.
Ti again can have a higher yeild strength than steel but prob not the grade we get.
The big ones though are Youngs modulus (E) and Shear modulus, E is only half that of steel and the Shear modulus is not much more than half of steel.
What this means is that in a big impact a normal steel screw will just bend or stretch and a Ti screw is more likely to shear off or snap.
07-05-2005, 09:18 PM
#5384
Originally Posted by AdrianM
I have seen them pull through a 2.5mm carbon chassis without breaking. The were certainly bent though!
07-05-2005, 10:17 PM
#5385
Originally Posted by Trixter
Been a TC3 racer version owner since they came out and very pleased; still.
I am wondering if i get the BMI chassis kit and put it in, how far away from a FTTC4 will I be? They don't look all that different.
I am wondering if i get the BMI chassis kit and put it in, how far away from a FTTC4 will I be? They don't look all that different.
Anyone able to answer this one?