4LikesReflex Suspension Dynamics (RSD) TC6 Upgrades (vertical ball studs, pistons,etc)
09-11-2013, 08:01 PM
#2356
Cristian, carpet season starts soon. I'll be running a kit T4'13 (no option parts yet). Track is 100'x48'. Layout is flowing with just a couple hairpins. Sweep QTS32 tires and Jack/SXT. Grip is medium high to high. I tend to like a car that's nice and settled and predictable, as opposed to super responsive.
I don't want to buy springs I'll never use, so I was hoping you could recommend one or two "go to" spring options.
If it helps, I always liked HPI pink/silver on my MI4CXL, until I tried Yokomo pink/blue which I liked even better. I also really like the way the T4 drives on asphalt with the kit 2.7/2.5-2.8 springs.
-Mike
I don't want to buy springs I'll never use, so I was hoping you could recommend one or two "go to" spring options.
If it helps, I always liked HPI pink/silver on my MI4CXL, until I tried Yokomo pink/blue which I liked even better. I also really like the way the T4 drives on asphalt with the kit 2.7/2.5-2.8 springs.
-Mike
09-11-2013, 08:28 PM
#2357
Springs are such a personal thing.
However, a carpet spring set should be pretty good. Typically, I like to run a slightly stiffer spring in the front of the car. I usually start with pink F and Blue R. Lately though, we have been setting up with orange F and pink R, a stiffer set up than usual, but the car is way more consistent and easier to drive. Robbie Dodge tried it as well and liked it too.
However, a carpet spring set should be pretty good. Typically, I like to run a slightly stiffer spring in the front of the car. I usually start with pink F and Blue R. Lately though, we have been setting up with orange F and pink R, a stiffer set up than usual, but the car is way more consistent and easier to drive. Robbie Dodge tried it as well and liked it too.
09-12-2013, 04:53 AM
#2358
Springs are such a personal thing.
However, a carpet spring set should be pretty good. Typically, I like to run a slightly stiffer spring in the front of the car. I usually start with pink F and Blue R. Lately though, we have been setting up with orange F and pink R, a stiffer set up than usual, but the car is way more consistent and easier to drive. Robbie Dodge tried it as well and liked it too.
However, a carpet spring set should be pretty good. Typically, I like to run a slightly stiffer spring in the front of the car. I usually start with pink F and Blue R. Lately though, we have been setting up with orange F and pink R, a stiffer set up than usual, but the car is way more consistent and easier to drive. Robbie Dodge tried it as well and liked it too.
09-19-2013, 06:52 PM
#2359
Cristian,
I got my springs and spec-r top deck/motor mount. Great service as always. Thanks!
A couple questions:
What oils/pistons would you suggest for the pink/blue and orange/pink combos?
Were you running those combos with a normal T4, or an RX4, and do you think it makes much difference?
With the Spec-R top deck/motor mount support, which screws, if any, would you suggest in the layshaft mount? I don't have anything but the top deck to retain the layshaft, and I'll be running mod.
Any updates / preview pictures of your new layshaft bulkheads?
-Mike
I got my springs and spec-r top deck/motor mount. Great service as always. Thanks!
A couple questions:
What oils/pistons would you suggest for the pink/blue and orange/pink combos?
Were you running those combos with a normal T4, or an RX4, and do you think it makes much difference?
With the Spec-R top deck/motor mount support, which screws, if any, would you suggest in the layshaft mount? I don't have anything but the top deck to retain the layshaft, and I'll be running mod.
Any updates / preview pictures of your new layshaft bulkheads?
-Mike
09-20-2013, 09:49 AM
#2360
Mike, I am running 4x1.1 pistons with 32.5 oil all around.
We have runs the springs and oil combos on both.
Robbie likes a 3x1.1 and 350cst oil set up. It was too stiff for myself, but it helped him go faster.
If you are running the spec r top deck, you can run without the layshaft screws, but use the one that goes to the post. That is how I usually run mine. I think it generates a bit more steering.
Our lowered, captured layshaft bulkheads will be here this coming week, or at least that is what we are expecting. Barring any delays they should be up for sale and pics will be up next week.
We have runs the springs and oil combos on both.
Robbie likes a 3x1.1 and 350cst oil set up. It was too stiff for myself, but it helped him go faster.
If you are running the spec r top deck, you can run without the layshaft screws, but use the one that goes to the post. That is how I usually run mine. I think it generates a bit more steering.
Our lowered, captured layshaft bulkheads will be here this coming week, or at least that is what we are expecting. Barring any delays they should be up for sale and pics will be up next week.
09-27-2013, 03:16 PM
#2363
Springs are such a personal thing.
However, a carpet spring set should be pretty good. Typically, I like to run a slightly stiffer spring in the front of the car. I usually start with pink F and Blue R. Lately though, we have been setting up with orange F and pink R, a stiffer set up than usual, but the car is way more consistent and easier to drive. Robbie Dodge tried it as well and liked it too.
However, a carpet spring set should be pretty good. Typically, I like to run a slightly stiffer spring in the front of the car. I usually start with pink F and Blue R. Lately though, we have been setting up with orange F and pink R, a stiffer set up than usual, but the car is way more consistent and easier to drive. Robbie Dodge tried it as well and liked it too.
09-30-2013, 07:43 AM
#2364
T4 w/RX4 Chassis Setup
Figured I would post my latest setup at Horsham for the T4 with the RSD RX4 chassis. It's still very much a work in progress, but both Al Sodano's and my cars are working well with similar setups:
http://forum.teamxray.com/xform/inde...D=544&setup=t4
http://forum.teamxray.com/xform/inde...D=544&setup=t4
09-30-2013, 07:54 AM
#2365
John, try 6 degrees of caster. Since I switched I have not looked back. It will mellow out the steering going into the corner.
The need for stiffer dampening and springs is due to the fact that the chassis is narrower, which allows more body roll. The wide chassis on the T4 works as a roll stop and allowed for super soft springs.
The need for stiffer dampening and springs is due to the fact that the chassis is narrower, which allows more body roll. The wide chassis on the T4 works as a roll stop and allowed for super soft springs.
09-30-2013, 10:51 AM
#2366
The need for stiffer dampening and springs is due to the fact that the chassis is narrower, which allows more body roll. The wide chassis on the T4 works as a roll stop and allowed for super soft springs.
The car is quite good now. Just a few more minor tweaks...
10-04-2013, 08:55 PM
#2367
I ordered the RSD DCJ's for my T4. I am just putting them in my mod car and on the large side of the barrel the pin can fall out one side because the retaining clip doesnt go all the way around. Is this a common problem with these? In the pictures on the site it shows all silver clips that go almost 100% around the barrel. Mine only go just under 75%. I checked and they are all the same size black clips in the package.
10-04-2013, 08:58 PM
#2368
The clips are not all the same size.
They look the same, but I assure you they are not.
2 clips look like they almost complete a full circle, these go on the wide side, the others are actually smaller and go over the narrow side.
Please take them apart and compare them, if you take a look at them, you will see the subtle difference.
They look the same, but I assure you they are not.
2 clips look like they almost complete a full circle, these go on the wide side, the others are actually smaller and go over the narrow side.
Please take them apart and compare them, if you take a look at them, you will see the subtle difference.
10-04-2013, 09:01 PM
#2369
The clips are not all the same size.
They look the same, but I assure you they are not.
2 clips look like they almost complete a full circle, these go on the wide side, the others are actually smaller and go over the narrow side.
Please take them apart and compare them, if you take a look at them, you will see the subtle difference.
They look the same, but I assure you they are not.
2 clips look like they almost complete a full circle, these go on the wide side, the others are actually smaller and go over the narrow side.
Please take them apart and compare them, if you take a look at them, you will see the subtle difference.
