On top of these upgrades, I added:
* make the 1380gram minimum weight with light lipo packs...
* use blitz gsf ultra light body(65g) vs pf lwt(91g)....
* use irs aluminum input shafts, ewhippler CF driveshaft, ceramic bearings...
* tweak your swaybars, and tweak your car with four scales only.
* make sure all electronics are flat on the chassis, and wires are tied down...
* use R1 wurks fan on your motor...
* always use a gforce supercapacitor on your esc...
* use a protek 160ss servo (0.05 sec/125oz torque)...
* Practice incessantly......
* gear your 17.5t(12.5mm rotor) 3.19fdr to 3.35fdr.......
Originally Posted by
bertrandsv87
Off the top of my head, there is a list of major improvements possible in the tc4 , from front to rear:
#1 : Parma bumper + ntc3 reinforcements(overkill)
#2 : front hinge pin blocks#31064 and #31065(no shims)
#3 : run Teflon Bearings on axles #6906
#4 : front LCD drives #losa3344
#5 : dremel servo saver bolt for clearance
#6 : dremel steering turnbuckle for clearance
#7 : run black swaybar up front and back
#8 : use RPM ballcups all over
#9 : use lightweight electronics and lipos
#10 : use trf shocks or AE shocks with yokomo bladders
#11 : take the foam out of the driveshaft input cups
#12 : make sure track width is 190mm(use #6 washers)
#13 : shave axle stubs sticking out
#14 : use IRS aluminum spool & diff outdrives
#15 : dremel battery compartment stubs flat
#16 : dremel chassis under pinion gear
#17 : cut battery foam spacer so it won't rub the driveshaft
#18 : use rear hinge pin blocks#31066 & #31068(no shims)
#19 : make wheelbase close to the shortest possible
#20 : make droop only 1mm to 2mm over rideheight F&R
#21 : use blue front springs and silver tear
#22 : wax/armor all your ride/wheels/body
#23 : Always run 1° to 1.5° rear camber
#24 : make sure you charge up to 8.5volts
#25 : use only AE clamped wheel hexes
That's all I can recall for now....