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05-10-2006, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By Brent Owen

Yup, check those and also check the tightness of...

Yup, check those and also check the tightness of the diffs, you might have them so loose no power can be put down under load. Associated if I remember recommends turning the diff screw (in the...
05-05-2006, 04:22 AM
Replies: 15,964
Views: 2,344,397
Posted By Brent Owen

I've been using RPM ballcups to help reduce slack...

I've been using RPM ballcups to help reduce slack the steering links. You have to cut about an 1/8" off the length and clearance around ballcup so they don't rub anything. Cut them down to the same...
Forum: Rookie Zone
05-03-2006, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By Brent Owen

No prob, same here. I run C2 and TC2's in my...

No prob, same here. I run C2 and TC2's in my B4/T4, had them for a few years, worked great. Bought them used for about $50-60.
Forum: Rookie Zone
05-02-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By Brent Owen

Yep, they are identical except for the drive...

Yep, they are identical except for the drive frequency etc in two of the built in profiles.

The handheld controller TC3team mentioned was called the Pit Wizard. It's neat if you want to tweak and...
Forum: Rookie Zone
05-01-2006, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,191
Posted By Brent Owen

I think the driveshaft would hold up ok on...

I think the driveshaft would hold up ok on asphalt. You'd have to ask but I believe they based that concern running a low turn mod on carpet. Depending on the traction of the asphalt the driveshaft...
Forum: Rookie Zone
05-01-2006, 06:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,191
Posted By Brent Owen

- Parma ultimate bumper...

- Parma ultimate bumper (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKWP0&P=7) wider front bumper.
- Team Associated VCS2 (bladder) shock caps.
- Whip Racing Innovations...
04-27-2006, 05:49 AM
Replies: 15,964
Views: 2,344,397
Posted By Brent Owen

There's a molded composite antenna mount that...

There's a molded composite antenna mount that should have been included in the kit (came molded on the same tree as the spine plate mounts). It mounts on the top deck plate just above the steering...
04-07-2006, 08:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,569
Posted By Brent Owen

If you plan to stick with the car get aluminum...

If you plan to stick with the car get aluminum outdrives or the lightened steel outdrives (I run IRS aluminum ones with IRS pin cushions in the dogbones). If he's tearing up only the front outdrives...
04-06-2006, 05:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,569
Posted By Brent Owen

Finishing races is the only way he's going to...

Finishing races is the only way he's going to improve. And actually he's right, you can't always blame the car for breaking. You're not going to find a completely bulletproof car, they're all going...
03-20-2006, 04:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By Brent Owen

My 6 cell SMC IB 3800s after resting for a week...

My 6 cell SMC IB 3800s after resting for a week seem to want to false peak once on the first charge of the day at about 800-1200mah and usually don't false peak during the second charge of the day. ...
03-10-2006, 10:53 AM
Replies: 12,286
Views: 1,218,028
Posted By Brent Owen

Stig, if you use FT TC4 arm blocks you'd have to...

Stig, if you use FT TC4 arm blocks you'd have to upgrade to the TC4 control arms, hinge pins, etc, because the TC4 has larger hinge pin diameters with a ball cup type of setup in the arm mount...
03-03-2006, 06:22 AM
Replies: 12,286
Views: 1,218,028
Posted By Brent Owen

I coat the o-rings on the shock shaft with...

I coat the o-rings on the shock shaft with Associated green slime before I dropping them in. Helps prevent 'em from getting pinched and seat right. If it's not the o-rings or the shock shafts I...
03-01-2006, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12,286
Views: 1,218,028
Posted By Brent Owen

Yes, I should have mentioned I set the tweak on a...

Yes, I should have mentioned I set the tweak on a tweak board/station before I set the droop. Also, it's very important, a must really, to have the batteries, motor, counterfeit transponder, etc in...
03-01-2006, 06:37 AM
Replies: 12,286
Views: 1,218,028
Posted By Brent Owen

Droop screws set the downtravel of the...

Droop screws set the downtravel of the suspension, or chassis uptravel. They do the same thing as if you were to add or remove spacers under the shock pistons to change or limit suspension (rebound)...
02-04-2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By Brent Owen

I'd recommend 50 watt or even a 80 watt iron. ...

I'd recommend 50 watt or even a 80 watt iron. Higher the power iron the easier it is to get a better solder joint without conducting a lot of excess heat into the cells.

Don't forget to sand the...
01-25-2006, 06:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By Brent Owen

Summit Raceway (http://summitrcraceway.com/) has...

Summit Raceway (http://summitrcraceway.com/) has a nice indoor track in Fort Wayne and races on Tuesday nights.

Also if you don't know about them. Hobby-Sports.com...
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