Team Associated TC4
 

I guess, it is official now that the TC4 will hit the hobbyshops this month.

Looks very interesting... that's for sure...

I must say it does look like a tc3 with a cgm chassis on it and the weaker parts like the wishbone and shock towers are thicker (think i'll stick with my tc3 at the moment)

Chazz

weaker parts you said??!.. just have timeto read on the updates and modification of this TC4.

here is the link..
http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/foru...d.php?t=177395


here's another courtesy of coolrcdad from the other thread:
http://ebiz.netopia.com/competitionx/tc4/


:nod: :cool: :tire:

Factory Team
 

Did they announce yet when the FT kit will come out? Hopefully around Xmas.

I'm getting the team version right away. I'll update when I can as soon as the other parts are released.

I went to my hobby shop today and they said that the distributor said they the hobby shops should get them in Oct. as they won't get them till the end of sept. if all goes smoothly.

im not complaining or anything but it looks like the new car might be a little on the heavy side for club racing. The thicker arms and huge motor mount. I wonder how it compares to the tc3 and others in weight.

How can you be concerned about the weight ? There is far less material in the make up of the chassis. This car is going to be awesome like the rest of there line up. My TC3 needs 8 x1/4 ounce pieces of weight to make it to the minimum weight requirement as it is. This will end up being the car you have all been waiting for. Sell your CGM and get the real deal. All the complaints have been adressed in the new TC4. This kit is mostly brand new parts. Hurry and put your order in while supplies last. It' going to sell fast.

TC4
 

There not going to be able to keep up with supply and demand, but i hope they keep up with parts. That has always been one of there strong points.

I'm contemplating getting the parts nessesary for the conversion...

I hope Associated releases a conversion kit for less than what it'd cost to get the parts seprately....

Arms
Knuckles
Hingepins/Braces/Castor Spacers
Shock Towers
Steering System
Rear Uprights
Rear Camber Link mount
New Bearings/Screws if applicable
$100+ right there

I don't nessesarily need the new chassis...could just mill out the existing motor mount and bolt in the one from the IRS chassis but if Associated makes a true conversion I'd think they'd include a chassis :nod:

Re: Factory Team
 

From AE's TC4 page:

somebody beat me to it... :lol:

well here is the link to a few Q&A.

http://teamassociated.com/shusting/C...tc4/kittc4.htm

I know I'm not waiting a year for the factory team version... :D

Yay! :D

Anyone know how the forced air induction works yet?

does anyone know...
 

if the cell slots are larger for better cell cooling and if AE is going with a larger bearing in the hubs? Just curious and keeping my fingers crossed.:D

one more thing...
 

how does that air induction thingy work? We need a pic of it installed.:nod:

A year for a FT??? Nobody can wait that long..:)

If they said the FT kit would be available soon, fewer people would buy the team kit now.

that's why more racers buy the TC4 this released and they will be just replacing the old stuff to make it as close as the FT TC4 series...

http://www.rc10.com/shusting/Catalog...tc4/kittc4.htm

:nod: :cool: :tire:

Here are the pics.

http://www.mattwillis.net/1.jpg

http://www.mattwillis.net/2.jpg

http://www.mattwillis.net/3.jpg

http://www.mattwillis.net/4.jpg

http://www.mattwillis.net/5.jpg

http://www.mattwillis.net/6.jpg

http://www.mattwillis.net/7.jpg

http://www.mattwillis.net/8.jpg

http://www.mattwillis.net/9.jpg

Are there milled out holes on the underside of the chassis we can't see?

No FT version for a year or so according to AE. Major bummer.

i'm still trying to figure out how that fan system works...where do you mount that thing? :confused:

Did they beef up the front steering blocks? i'm always stripping the ballstud hole on the top & the screw hole on the bottom after a hit.

They took alot of the TC3 tricks and incorperated them in the TC4. I see it as a refined TC3. But if you already have a milled chassis and maybe even the Nitro steering rack as many people do I dont know how much of a better car it wil actually be. The TC3 is still a great car. I just want that TC4 motor mount:nod:

I hate the fact that they are stil using the camber link ballstud as a kingpin for the hub....[

last i heard the factory guys like the tc3 better also heard that AE is going to buid a prototype pf a belt drive car similar to an xray

I'm definitely not impressed.... I won't be replacing my TC3 anytime soon... Oh yea, I have the Yok CGM already, don't need an AE copy...

Not only that. Everybody will buy the team tc4 now and buy every hop-up part as it comes out and then when the ft tc4 comes out probably with other new parts everyone will buy that too. So they're making 3 times as much money as they would make if they just released a ft kit right away.

yup AE copy yokomo but the yok is better

The way I see it....
 

if our not going to use your TC3 or if you have spares and extra Hop Ups/high end bearings - use them in the TC4, if you can't wait for the FT version.

Graphite Diffs. Blue print it right away
Since the knuckle hubs are still plastic/composite use the Losi Knuckles/C-Hubs

Use the Ti Turnbuckles from the TC3

And since the material is composite, which may be softer than the coming Graphite chassis. An upper deck may be needed (calling WarpSpeed.......)

But until we buy the Team version, we will never know. That's the most painful thing. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
On the other hand, the team TC3, in capable hands can blow away any tourer for that matter. Oh well, guess we are all suckers since we love the TC3 so much!

Peace and Happy Racing!!
Lem


ps: i already made reservations :D

I don't agree guys. How many of you know, or are, a racer with two and three TC3s? A lot!. The AE "diehard" fans will readily support the platforms. AE may not make the bulk of the revenue up front, but they will get it. People will purchase every hop-up (AE or otherwise) and scaled down version, AE has to offer. AE has a cult following.

which grapevine did you get that from ???? :lol:

Should I buy a TC4
 

Should I buy a tc4 if I already have a TC3 with a BMI chasy? Anyone know if it is any better?

you better get your head checked these to cars are totally different

I got this off the AE site


Will there be a kit to convert from TC3 to TC4?
No.

Can I use my TC3 shocks and shock springs on the TC4?
Yes.

Will my TC3 body fit the TC4?
Yes, but new holes will have to be drilled. No body comes in the TC4 kit.

Can I use the TC4’s chassis on my TC3?
No.

Can I use the TC4 shock towers on my TC3?
Yes.

Can I use the TC4 drive shaft and drive cups in my TC3?
Yes.

Can I use the TC4’s MIP CVDs in my TC3?
Yes.

Can my TC3 rims fit on the TC4?
Yes.

Are you planning on a rally conversion?
No.

Will there be a Factory Team version TC4?
Yes, but not for a year or so.

Will there be an RTR version TC4?
Yes, perhaps around the first month of 2005.

What new parts from the TC4 will fit on my TC3?
Chassis braces, steering knuckles, rear hub carriers, shock towers, shafts, drive cups.

"Ohh, fiction can be fun..." -Ace Ventura

"Yes, im looking for Ray Finkle... and a clean pair of shorts!"


- DaveW

allrighty then!!!!!:sneaky: