300LikesTeam Associated TC4
10-28-2013, 09:48 AM
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TC cars are new to me but here is my TC4
10-28-2013, 10:35 AM
The ID of the tc4 Bearings is slightly bigger than the OD of the LCD drives. That's why they fit loosely, which is fine...
Thank you for taking time to reply,..... I realize the size of the TC3 and TC4 bearings are the same size but do they fit the OD of Losi LSD's? Or must he buy bearings with a different ID to fit the Losi parts?
Thanks for tip on the HD AE parts, he is not looking for increased strength/durability but rather less wheel chatter in the corners while using a front spool.
I appreciate you help with my questions.
Thanks for tip on the HD AE parts, he is not looking for increased strength/durability but rather less wheel chatter in the corners while using a front spool.
I appreciate you help with my questions.
10-28-2013, 10:53 AM
10-28-2013, 10:58 AM
10-28-2013, 01:13 PM
Thanks Mopar! That's exactly the information I needed. I will pass it on to my fellow racers running TC3's and TC4's.
I still have a very fast TC3 (TRF shocks, IRS shafts, Losi hubs etc.) that I likely will not sell as I put over 100 hrs in the drivetrain to make it smooth running and the drivetrain as light as possible. These TC3's and TC4's are great cars that I always steer the new racers towards as they are competitive, durable and inexpensive to keep on the track........ Might just have to bring it to the track again a couple times this year, always loved the snappy acceleration of the shaft drive cars.
10-28-2013, 03:14 PM
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LMAO. This car just won USGT at Halloween Classic!
10-28-2013, 03:20 PM
Hey guys just got back from the Halloween Classic in Ohio !
It's a top shelf carpet race with always around 200 car entries !
I ran USGT for the first time, with a TC4 and won !!! Competition was high , top level touring guys to seasoned USGT/VTA guys were in the mix .
If anyone is interested , I can post my setup info .
It's a top shelf carpet race with always around 200 car entries !
I ran USGT for the first time, with a TC4 and won !!! Competition was high , top level touring guys to seasoned USGT/VTA guys were in the mix .
If anyone is interested , I can post my setup info .
10-28-2013, 03:51 PM
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Yes Ray, Please post your setup. We are all interested.
Thanks, Mel
Thanks, Mel
10-28-2013, 04:38 PM
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10-28-2013, 04:44 PM
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I use the tc4 Bearings on my LCD axles... They have a little play, but that's Ok with me...
As far as tub tc4 setup, I run blue front springs and silver rear and 80wt oil in my threaded AE shocks with yokomo (#YS8D) bladders&foams. I also run no shims under the arm mounts, except the rear front arm mount that has a #2 shim... Then, I run 4 shims under the most inner camber link ballstud... I also run an IRS aluminum Spool/LCD combo in the front, and a loose ball diff(IRS outdrives) in the rear.... I run one degree camber in the rear, two degree toe, two degree camber in the front, zero front toe and four degree caster blocks... I run my Bearings with no seals, except the Teflon(only) shielded axle Bearings, and also got a Carbon Driveshaft... I run Novak(heavy) electronics and standard servo, but lightweight is a must have there(tekin rs, low profile servo)... I run a Mazda Speed6 lightweight body, and a TP 3300 pack with a ballistic 17.5t motor(12.5mm rotor), geared at 3.75FDR... I also have a Fttc4 13.5t with the same setup and 4.16FDR that's too fast and much lighter than the tub car. If I were running a Fttc4 in 17.5t, I would gear it higher like 3.65FDR...
5mm rideheight and 1mm over rideheight droop... No sauce on the front tires, and shortest wheelbase possible, with shocks all the way flat, inner hole on the towers and inner hole on the arms...
As far as tub tc4 setup, I run blue front springs and silver rear and 80wt oil in my threaded AE shocks with yokomo (#YS8D) bladders&foams. I also run no shims under the arm mounts, except the rear front arm mount that has a #2 shim... Then, I run 4 shims under the most inner camber link ballstud... I also run an IRS aluminum Spool/LCD combo in the front, and a loose ball diff(IRS outdrives) in the rear.... I run one degree camber in the rear, two degree toe, two degree camber in the front, zero front toe and four degree caster blocks... I run my Bearings with no seals, except the Teflon(only) shielded axle Bearings, and also got a Carbon Driveshaft... I run Novak(heavy) electronics and standard servo, but lightweight is a must have there(tekin rs, low profile servo)... I run a Mazda Speed6 lightweight body, and a TP 3300 pack with a ballistic 17.5t motor(12.5mm rotor), geared at 3.75FDR... I also have a Fttc4 13.5t with the same setup and 4.16FDR that's too fast and much lighter than the tub car. If I were running a Fttc4 in 17.5t, I would gear it higher like 3.65FDR...
5mm rideheight and 1mm over rideheight droop... No sauce on the front tires, and shortest wheelbase possible, with shocks all the way flat, inner hole on the towers and inner hole on the arms...
10-28-2013, 05:51 PM
No problem big bull.... Ray K's setup will also enlighten us all... We are anxiously waiting Ray, and congrats on your win !!!!!!
10-28-2013, 06:11 PM
The fastest USGT lap of the event was 10.0975 by Karl Hofmeister . Ray's fastest lap was 10.263... Not bad at all against the $1000 RUSSIAN ROCKET... 17.5t fastest lap 9.31 by another A700.... Wow shaftdrive is taking back the title..lol...
Last edited by bertrandsv87; 10-28-2013 at 06:26 PM.
10-28-2013, 06:28 PM
Hey guys just got back from the Halloween Classic in Ohio !
It's a top shelf carpet race with always around 200 car entries !
I ran USGT for the first time, with a TC4 and won !!! Competition was high , top level touring guys to seasoned USGT/VTA guys were in the mix .
If anyone is interested , I can post my setup info .
It's a top shelf carpet race with always around 200 car entries !
I ran USGT for the first time, with a TC4 and won !!! Competition was high , top level touring guys to seasoned USGT/VTA guys were in the mix .
If anyone is interested , I can post my setup info .
10-28-2013, 06:43 PM
Thanks guys ! Bert , Karl ran an Xray T3 2013 in USGT and his Awesomatix in 17.5 . Top three in 17.5, all Awesomatix. Manny Flores was running an Awesomatix in USGT .Also Brain Wynn was running a FT TC4.
Having trouble save data in the AE setup sheet on my Mac , any help ?
This is a jpeg copy of the file, till I figure it out.
Additional info not on sheet :
Inside legs of corner braces removed
Outside tub wall between corner braces cut down 3mm
Motor mount cam heat sink removed along with the long "L" section
Steering rack servo saver glued and tight , Servo saver added to servo
5/8" holes drilled one under each diff and two under steering rack
Arms centered front and back
Droop is 1.5mm over ride height ,front and rear
Shocks are SpecR R-1 with 3 hole pistons , front 1mm piston holes and 1.1mm in the rear
Motor is Revtech Killshot, torque model
Having trouble save data in the AE setup sheet on my Mac , any help ?
This is a jpeg copy of the file, till I figure it out.
Additional info not on sheet :
Inside legs of corner braces removed
Outside tub wall between corner braces cut down 3mm
Motor mount cam heat sink removed along with the long "L" section
Steering rack servo saver glued and tight , Servo saver added to servo
5/8" holes drilled one under each diff and two under steering rack
Arms centered front and back
Droop is 1.5mm over ride height ,front and rear
Shocks are SpecR R-1 with 3 hole pistons , front 1mm piston holes and 1.1mm in the rear
Motor is Revtech Killshot, torque model
Last edited by Ray k; 10-28-2013 at 08:52 PM.
10-28-2013, 08:26 PM
Maybe I should stop oogling over the TC6s at my track. I have to LOL at those expensive belt drive cars that lost. Maybe some manufacturers will take notice?
I'm faster with my TC4 in VTA trim (25.5) than my Xray T2 in USGT trim (21.5). Both are Ballistic motors and HW ESCs.
WTF right?
Maybe I should stick to the TC4s.
I'm faster with my TC4 in VTA trim (25.5) than my Xray T2 in USGT trim (21.5). Both are Ballistic motors and HW ESCs.
WTF right?
Maybe I should stick to the TC4s.