Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Electric On-Road
Reflex Suspension Dynamics (RSD) TC6 Upgrades (vertical ball studs, pistons,etc) >

Reflex Suspension Dynamics (RSD) TC6 Upgrades (vertical ball studs, pistons,etc)

Like Tree4Likes

Reflex Suspension Dynamics (RSD) TC6 Upgrades (vertical ball studs, pistons,etc)

Old 09-20-2011, 09:13 AM
  #376  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
CristianTabush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Posts: 3,165
Trader Rating: 13 (100%+)
Default

joe, yes these are the new tc6 specific gear diffs. no mods needed
CristianTabush is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 10:04 AM
  #377  
Tech Master
iTrader: (10)
 
cwoods34's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Indy-freakin'-ana
Posts: 1,156
Trader Rating: 10 (100%+)
Default

Hmmmm.... I'll probably order 2 diffs when I get home
cwoods34 is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 10:47 AM
  #378  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (9)
 
Fodarr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Everett, WA
Posts: 329
Trader Rating: 9 (100%+)
Default

What is the ETA for the Fan bracket?
Fodarr is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 11:02 AM
  #379  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
CristianTabush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Posts: 3,165
Trader Rating: 13 (100%+)
Default

The Fan Mount should be here soon. Probably inside of 2 weeks. We should also receive some samples of the drive shafts as well.

We have a new Belt tensioner that doubles as a battery spacer so that your batteries don't hit the belt anymore. Samples for those are about 4 weeks out.

Other samples that are in the works are our T6 hardened aluminum Low Profile Ball Studs (to use on the vertical stud mounts and achieve lower inside link locations) which will work especially well on the inside, super long link locations and also on the steering bell crank to help reduce how much the inside turnbuckle hits the bulkhead. We also have "black studs" coming in T6 hardened aluminum.

Finally, recently I found a small production run shop here in Texas that cuts carbon fiber products. We are in the process of designing a dual bell crank steering chassis to be used with the XRay parts and probably a different top deck. We'll test it and see how it goes, if it works well, we will do a small production run of the chassis done on a special order level. Turn around is not long with them so this will be our best bet if it works.
CristianTabush is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 11:19 AM
  #380  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (2)
 
wtcc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Germany
Posts: 2,031
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Oh boy! You are hard working!

Now I know what you are doing all week long
wtcc is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 11:19 AM
  #381  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
CristianTabush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Posts: 3,165
Trader Rating: 13 (100%+)
Default

All the Spec R Parts for the Gear Diffs are updated now. I just need to add the fluids/greases to it.
CristianTabush is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 11:49 AM
  #382  
Tech Master
iTrader: (10)
 
cwoods34's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Indy-freakin'-ana
Posts: 1,156
Trader Rating: 10 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by CristianTabush
The Fan Mount should be here soon. Probably inside of 2 weeks. We should also receive some samples of the drive shafts as well.

We have a new Belt tensioner that doubles as a battery spacer so that your batteries don't hit the belt anymore. Samples for those are about 4 weeks out.

Other samples that are in the works are our T6 hardened aluminum Low Profile Ball Studs (to use on the vertical stud mounts and achieve lower inside link locations) which will work especially well on the inside, super long link locations and also on the steering bell crank to help reduce how much the inside turnbuckle hits the bulkhead. We also have "black studs" coming in T6 hardened aluminum.

Finally, recently I found a small production run shop here in Texas that cuts carbon fiber products. We are in the process of designing a dual bell crank steering chassis to be used with the XRay parts and probably a different top deck. We'll test it and see how it goes, if it works well, we will do a small production run of the chassis done on a special order level. Turn around is not long with them so this will be our best bet if it works.
I had to raise the XRAY post/arms 3-4 mm on my car so that I wouldn't have issues with the turnbuckles hitting the bulkhead or arm mount. Just something to consider
cwoods34 is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 03:17 PM
  #383  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
CristianTabush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Posts: 3,165
Trader Rating: 13 (100%+)
Default

CWoods, good to know, thanks. I am starting on the chassis design right now.

Any features you guys would want out of it?
CristianTabush is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 04:48 PM
  #384  
Tech Master
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: E-Town Posse
Posts: 1,573
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Let me know if you need help testing the drive shafts.

Originally Posted by CristianTabush
The Fan Mount should be here soon. Probably inside of 2 weeks. We should also receive some samples of the drive shafts as well.

We have a new Belt tensioner that doubles as a battery spacer so that your batteries don't hit the belt anymore. Samples for those are about 4 weeks out.

Other samples that are in the works are our T6 hardened aluminum Low Profile Ball Studs (to use on the vertical stud mounts and achieve lower inside link locations) which will work especially well on the inside, super long link locations and also on the steering bell crank to help reduce how much the inside turnbuckle hits the bulkhead. We also have "black studs" coming in T6 hardened aluminum.

Finally, recently I found a small production run shop here in Texas that cuts carbon fiber products. We are in the process of designing a dual bell crank steering chassis to be used with the XRay parts and probably a different top deck. We'll test it and see how it goes, if it works well, we will do a small production run of the chassis done on a special order level. Turn around is not long with them so this will be our best bet if it works.
Jeff Cuffs is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 04:52 PM
  #385  
Tech Master
iTrader: (3)
 
Buckaroo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 1,576
Trader Rating: 3 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by CristianTabush
I am starting on the chassis design right now.

Any features you guys would want out of it?
Stepped motor clearance area instead of a hole/slot in the plate.

Narrower than stock chassis without changing steering geometry unless replacing with another system.

Better/tighter battery retention system (a la Photon alloy parts) that does NOT use tape (velcro strap OK). Exotek style cups (alloy or carbon) w/carbon top strap also OK.

Top deck clearance for battery bullets front or rear.

Be sure to have areas where either stick on weights can be mounted and/or holes through the chassis for screw mount weights.

Don't forget an oval hole under the motor shaft for pinion grub screw access.
Buckaroo is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 05:47 PM
  #386  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (18)
 
tr1kstanc3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Virginia
Posts: 357
Trader Rating: 18 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by CristianTabush
joe, yes these are the new tc6 specific gear diffs. no mods needed
Awesome thanks! Looking forward to rebuilding my shocks with the new bladders.
tr1kstanc3 is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 06:14 PM
  #387  
Tech Master
iTrader: (10)
 
cwoods34's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Indy-freakin'-ana
Posts: 1,156
Trader Rating: 10 (100%+)
Default

I now prefer to use only tape after cutting my own slots. Less weight without the brackets

Otherwise, I basically agree with everything else Buckaroo mentioned. The stock chassis is pretty narrow to begin with but it can always go more.......

If you do a dual-arm setup and turn the servo like I did on mine, you may consider a tray/bracket of some sort to allow use of both servo mounts. Mine is currently held using only a mount next to the belt and servo tape, which holds great, BUT some may want the added "security".
cwoods34 is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 06:27 PM
  #388  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (22)
 
robk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
Posts: 8,199
Trader Rating: 22 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by CristianTabush

Finally, recently I found a small production run shop here in Texas that cuts carbon fiber products. We are in the process of designing a dual bell crank steering chassis to be used with the XRay parts and probably a different top deck. We'll test it and see how it goes, if it works well, we will do a small production run of the chassis done on a special order level. Turn around is not long with them so this will be our best bet if it works.
Ever thought about using the Tamiya rack? The 3Racing copy is like $20 vs. what it would cost to put an Xray rack on the car.
robk is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 06:37 PM
  #389  
Tech Master
iTrader: (10)
 
cwoods34's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Indy-freakin'-ana
Posts: 1,156
Trader Rating: 10 (100%+)
Default

The thing I like about the XRAY kit is that it comes with a decent servo saver and is pretty small overall. I only had to add my own turnbuckle of a certain length.
cwoods34 is offline  
Old 09-20-2011, 09:10 PM
  #390  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
CristianTabush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Posts: 3,165
Trader Rating: 13 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by robk
Ever thought about using the Tamiya rack? The 3Racing copy is like $20 vs. what it would cost to put an Xray rack on the car.
I'll have to take a look at it as well. We are so early in the design stages that any suggestion is appreciated.

CWoods, since we would be making an all-new chassis, we would definitely have to make it so that you can use 2 servo mounts with the servo turned sideways a-la Tamiya/Yokomo.

Also, while tape works well, it still needs some sort of cradle to hold the batteries in. We'll see what comes of this
CristianTabush is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.