Tamiya TRF418
#706
Obviously there are a few fans of the blades here, I broke 5 in the first couple of race days and I haven't broken or worn the unbladed ones since. Every racers experience will be different.
And check, $3 for 5mm shims to the shopping cart. Ouch.
#707
Tech Master
Yep the V5 has non-blade out drives. The 418 has the TA06 blade ones.
#708
Will post my Setup Sheet from last Weekend on Carpet.
Enjoy
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#711
Tech Adept
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Went to the track today to get in a few hours of practice in and check out the new track configuration. Spent most of the time just getting a feel for the track but then right before I was going to leave I crashed breaking the ball connector right off in the right rear upper bulkhead. Doubt I'll be able to get the broken piece out so looks like I'll have to run the rear camber links on the inner setting till I can get a new bulkhead.
Last edited by c2tcardin; 03-11-2014 at 06:31 PM. Reason: Edit: spoke too soon, I got the broken piece out!
#712
Tech Elite
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Went to the track today to get in a few hours of practice in and check out the new track configuration. Spent most of the time just getting a feel for the track but then right before I was going to leave I crashed breaking the ball connector right off in the right rear upper bulkhead. Doubt I'll be able to get the broken piece out so looks like I'll have to run the rear camber links on the inner setting till I can get a new bulkhead.
#713
Tech Elite
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Went to the track today to get in a few hours of practice in and check out the new track configuration. Spent most of the time just getting a feel for the track but then right before I was going to leave I crashed breaking the ball connector right off in the right rear upper bulkhead. Doubt I'll be able to get the broken piece out so looks like I'll have to run the rear camber links on the inner setting till I can get a new bulkhead.
Another option is;
As the ball end is aluminium, get a flat bladed jewelers screw driver sized appropriately to just under the diameter of the remaining head of the ball stud (even if it's just the threaded stud left).
Position the driver on the exposed stub remains and gently but firmly tap the end of the driver (like hammering a nail into wood). You may like to support the bulkhead in some way to ensure you don't bend it if you get too heavy handed with the hammering, lol. This will cut a firm slot onto the broken ball stud.
Now you should be able to unscrew the broken ball stud like a normal screw, cleanly without damage to the bulkhead.
I've done this many times on larger industrial stuff and a few times many years ago on my off road buggies...
Good Luck, hope that works for you too!!!
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#717
Tech Elite
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for those running the white tamiya blades up front, just wanted to share... ever since i tried "cooking" them (heat water in a mug, dump the blades in and leave them there till the water goes cold) before installing them, they seem to be lasting much longer.
i also dab some anti-wear grease on the blades, the shaft pins, and the outdrives (the AW grease from HPI is easier to apply as it's not as thick and sticky as the one from Tamiya that usually comes with all the kits they produce). i re-apply the grease after every race day.
after doing this, my blades seem to be surviving boosted 13.5 runs with the usual corner rubs with other cars and occasional "spectacular" run-in with the track islands and barriers.
hths.
i also dab some anti-wear grease on the blades, the shaft pins, and the outdrives (the AW grease from HPI is easier to apply as it's not as thick and sticky as the one from Tamiya that usually comes with all the kits they produce). i re-apply the grease after every race day.
after doing this, my blades seem to be surviving boosted 13.5 runs with the usual corner rubs with other cars and occasional "spectacular" run-in with the track islands and barriers.
hths.
#718
Tech Apprentice
What are you guys doing for the stock spur gear? Mine seams to have quite a bit of side to side play in it... is there another manufacturer that fits better? And yes I have all the right shims and in the correct order.
#720
Tech Apprentice