3LikesTeam Magic G4RS 2009
07-28-2009, 11:33 AM
#496
Tech Adept
Thread Starter
Well, looks like I can't resist and will be picking up G4RS.
Being completely new to Team Magic, I have a few questions:
1 - what pinion and spur gears are standard with the G4RS?
2 - what shock and diff oils are standard with the G4RS?
3 - is there a stock setup sheet anywhere?
4 - do TM make shock and diff oils, or do most use other brands?
5 - are there any clutch options for the TM? stiffer clutch spring? harder shoe?
6 - are there any anti-roll bar options (ie, thicker bar)?
7 - is there a TM spring chart anywhere? What are the standard shock springs that come with the car?
Being completely new to Team Magic, I have a few questions:
1 - what pinion and spur gears are standard with the G4RS?
2 - what shock and diff oils are standard with the G4RS?
3 - is there a stock setup sheet anywhere?
4 - do TM make shock and diff oils, or do most use other brands?
5 - are there any clutch options for the TM? stiffer clutch spring? harder shoe?
6 - are there any anti-roll bar options (ie, thicker bar)?
7 - is there a TM spring chart anywhere? What are the standard shock springs that come with the car?
Some of the questions have been answered for you, but let me add a few things...
I have been using Team Losi shock oil. They have a nice pack that includes oils from 40 to 100 wt, and I would add 30 wt to it.
You could also use Mugen from 400 to 1000. They use a different number for equivalent viscosity. I would not be sure of this, but I think 400 Mugen is close to 30 Team Losi. I would think that Losi oils would be easier to get to.
I think there is a harder clutch spring (purple) but looks like most have been using the included green. I'd add one setscrew on the far hole of each fly-weight to make for better engagement.
There is a new high grip clutch shoe, that is either coming soon or is already available. You can contact machinaria.com to see if they have those parts already. I have received nothing but good service from Anna.
I do not know about thicker or thinner sway bars yet, but I am sure they are in the works.
As for the springs, if you already have an assortment from Serpent, Mugen, Kyosho or Xray, stick to it and do not bother buying more springs.
Personally, I like the Serpent range and I would use yellow, red, blue and purple. I think white and orange are the lighter ones and would not use them.
I am not sure why, but looks like many drivers, including Dario Balestri, have a preference for non-TM springs, particularly front ones that most brands make shorter units and the coils are closer. I've read they feel more linear. Right now I am using rear purples from Serpent and front orange (1.8mm wire) from TM. Both are on the harder side. My track is fairly smooth. I am using 30 wt Team Losi shock oil to go with them.
Team Magic or K Factory make two sets of shock springs, but I only remember the old range. They are all the same height but differ in wire thickness. They go from 1.3mm to 1.9mm and they are color coded. You can find them all in one nice box, and they cost considerably less than Xray's or Mugen's.
07-28-2009, 11:38 AM
#497
Tech Adept
Thread Starter
07-28-2009, 01:57 PM
#498
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07-28-2009, 03:56 PM
#499
TM springs
Some of the questions have been answered for you, but let me add a few things...
I have been using Team Losi shock oil. They have a nice pack that includes oils from 40 to 100 wt, and I would add 30 wt to it.
You could also use Mugen from 400 to 1000. They use a different number for equivalent viscosity. I would not be sure of this, but I think 400 Mugen is close to 30 Team Losi. I would think that Losi oils would be easier to get to.
I think there is a harder clutch spring (purple) but looks like most have been using the included green. I'd add one setscrew on the far hole of each fly-weight to make for better engagement.
There is a new high grip clutch shoe, that is either coming soon or is already available. You can contact machinaria.com to see if they have those parts already. I have received nothing but good service from Anna.
I do not know about thicker or thinner sway bars yet, but I am sure they are in the works.
As for the springs, if you already have an assortment from Serpent, Mugen, Kyosho or Xray, stick to it and do not bother buying more springs.
Personally, I like the Serpent range and I would use yellow, red, blue and purple. I think white and orange are the lighter ones and would not use them.
I am not sure why, but looks like many drivers, including Dario Balestri, have a preference for non-TM springs, particularly front ones that most brands make shorter units and the coils are closer. I've read they feel more linear. Right now I am using rear purples from Serpent and front orange (1.8mm wire) from TM. Both are on the harder side. My track is fairly smooth. I am using 30 wt Team Losi shock oil to go with them.
Team Magic or K Factory make two sets of shock springs, but I only remember the old range. They are all the same height but differ in wire thickness. They go from 1.3mm to 1.9mm and they are color coded. You can find them all in one nice box, and they cost considerably less than Xray's or Mugen's.
I have been using Team Losi shock oil. They have a nice pack that includes oils from 40 to 100 wt, and I would add 30 wt to it.
You could also use Mugen from 400 to 1000. They use a different number for equivalent viscosity. I would not be sure of this, but I think 400 Mugen is close to 30 Team Losi. I would think that Losi oils would be easier to get to.
I think there is a harder clutch spring (purple) but looks like most have been using the included green. I'd add one setscrew on the far hole of each fly-weight to make for better engagement.
There is a new high grip clutch shoe, that is either coming soon or is already available. You can contact machinaria.com to see if they have those parts already. I have received nothing but good service from Anna.
I do not know about thicker or thinner sway bars yet, but I am sure they are in the works.
As for the springs, if you already have an assortment from Serpent, Mugen, Kyosho or Xray, stick to it and do not bother buying more springs.
Personally, I like the Serpent range and I would use yellow, red, blue and purple. I think white and orange are the lighter ones and would not use them.
I am not sure why, but looks like many drivers, including Dario Balestri, have a preference for non-TM springs, particularly front ones that most brands make shorter units and the coils are closer. I've read they feel more linear. Right now I am using rear purples from Serpent and front orange (1.8mm wire) from TM. Both are on the harder side. My track is fairly smooth. I am using 30 wt Team Losi shock oil to go with them.
Team Magic or K Factory make two sets of shock springs, but I only remember the old range. They are all the same height but differ in wire thickness. They go from 1.3mm to 1.9mm and they are color coded. You can find them all in one nice box, and they cost considerably less than Xray's or Mugen's.
As many mentioned, there's nothing special about the TM springs and seems the other brands might have more coils and differing lengths. With the longer arms of the 09, Im assuming it will run stiffer as the FLEX chassis and expanded geometry will absorb some of the shock. The guage of the TM springs may be the same but the metal itself feels stiffer and less malleable.
Standard TM springs:
Lime = 1.2mm
Purple=1.3mm
Pink=1.4mm
Blue=1.5mm
Turq=1.6mm
L-Blue=1.7mm
Orange=1.8mm
Smoke=1.9mm
07-29-2009, 03:03 AM
#500
The missing Kebab Man
Some of the questions have been answered for you, but let me add a few things...
I have been using Team Losi shock oil. They have a nice pack that includes oils from 40 to 100 wt, and I would add 30 wt to it.
You could also use Mugen from 400 to 1000. They use a different number for equivalent viscosity. I would not be sure of this, but I think 400 Mugen is close to 30 Team Losi. I would think that Losi oils would be easier to get to.
I think there is a harder clutch spring (purple) but looks like most have been using the included green. I'd add one setscrew on the far hole of each fly-weight to make for better engagement.
There is a new high grip clutch shoe, that is either coming soon or is already available. You can contact machinaria.com to see if they have those parts already. I have received nothing but good service from Anna.
I do not know about thicker or thinner sway bars yet, but I am sure they are in the works.
As for the springs, if you already have an assortment from Serpent, Mugen, Kyosho or Xray, stick to it and do not bother buying more springs.
Personally, I like the Serpent range and I would use yellow, red, blue and purple. I think white and orange are the lighter ones and would not use them.
I am not sure why, but looks like many drivers, including Dario Balestri, have a preference for non-TM springs, particularly front ones that most brands make shorter units and the coils are closer. I've read they feel more linear. Right now I am using rear purples from Serpent and front orange (1.8mm wire) from TM. Both are on the harder side. My track is fairly smooth. I am using 30 wt Team Losi shock oil to go with them.
Team Magic or K Factory make two sets of shock springs, but I only remember the old range. They are all the same height but differ in wire thickness. They go from 1.3mm to 1.9mm and they are color coded. You can find them all in one nice box, and they cost considerably less than Xray's or Mugen's.
I have been using Team Losi shock oil. They have a nice pack that includes oils from 40 to 100 wt, and I would add 30 wt to it.
You could also use Mugen from 400 to 1000. They use a different number for equivalent viscosity. I would not be sure of this, but I think 400 Mugen is close to 30 Team Losi. I would think that Losi oils would be easier to get to.
I think there is a harder clutch spring (purple) but looks like most have been using the included green. I'd add one setscrew on the far hole of each fly-weight to make for better engagement.
There is a new high grip clutch shoe, that is either coming soon or is already available. You can contact machinaria.com to see if they have those parts already. I have received nothing but good service from Anna.
I do not know about thicker or thinner sway bars yet, but I am sure they are in the works.
As for the springs, if you already have an assortment from Serpent, Mugen, Kyosho or Xray, stick to it and do not bother buying more springs.
Personally, I like the Serpent range and I would use yellow, red, blue and purple. I think white and orange are the lighter ones and would not use them.
I am not sure why, but looks like many drivers, including Dario Balestri, have a preference for non-TM springs, particularly front ones that most brands make shorter units and the coils are closer. I've read they feel more linear. Right now I am using rear purples from Serpent and front orange (1.8mm wire) from TM. Both are on the harder side. My track is fairly smooth. I am using 30 wt Team Losi shock oil to go with them.
Team Magic or K Factory make two sets of shock springs, but I only remember the old range. They are all the same height but differ in wire thickness. They go from 1.3mm to 1.9mm and they are color coded. You can find them all in one nice box, and they cost considerably less than Xray's or Mugen's.
And Bro listen to your voicemail I have returned your calls.
Thomae Coomee outt andd playyyeeeaaay.
07-29-2009, 03:04 AM
#501
Wow all this information for someone that probably wont even buy the car, and even if he does more than likely will on sell it before it hits the track, but say that Michael actually races the car it will only be once or mabe twice before something else lands in his pit bench. In the past 12 months ive seen Michael at the track 3 times and 2 of them he just came to say gidday.
And Bro listen to your voicemail I have returned your calls.
Thomae Coomee outt andd playyyeeeaaay.
And Bro listen to your voicemail I have returned your calls.
Thomae Coomee outt andd playyyeeeaaay.
07-29-2009, 04:32 AM
#502
Dario setup sheet at Gubbio 2009
Hello all, you may download Dario's setup sheet from the recent race at Gubbio from our site http://www.machinaria.com/TEAM_MAGIC_G4II.html
Best regards
Anna
www.machinaria.com
Best regards
Anna
www.machinaria.com
07-29-2009, 05:30 AM
#503
G-4 help
Can someone help me out with some info on a g-4 mongoose
07-29-2009, 05:36 AM
#504
07-29-2009, 05:43 AM
#505
g-4 help
I'm sorry I should have said I was looking to see how old the car was and if parts are still availiable.
07-29-2009, 05:52 AM
#506
you should check team magic g4 page, the g4rs09 is new model the g4 is prob over 5 years old , try wolfhobbies , machinaria.com, or rc mushroom i know that all this companies have all the parts for the g4rs2009 but i dont know about the old g4 maybe Ebay.
07-29-2009, 07:21 AM
#507
Tech Rookie
Hello!
It is my first nitro car.
What servos is better for using on the chassis?
Please recommend me good engine 0.12
It is my first nitro car.
What servos is better for using on the chassis?
Please recommend me good engine 0.12
07-29-2009, 07:56 AM
#508
07-29-2009, 11:43 AM
#509
Great link ... Thank you Lars.
Pip
07-29-2009, 11:47 AM
#510