Team Associated TC6 Thread
#6286
In my opinion about the lw body vrs the reg body is the lw body actually tends to crack less then the reg because it tends to have a bit of flex rather than the reg body is thicker and instead of the flex it just cracks special at the wheel wells. (stress cracks) This is also in 1/12 many racer are affraid or shy away from the lw bodys cause right away they think it will last less then there rw...
I mean dont get me wrong the lw will crack also but it seems to be more around the body post area..
But always u need to have the body mounted and set right with the bumpers and body mounts... Bumpers are def a dual purpose part.. def to support front of the body so trimming and conturing it to fit bodys is the ideal aid to long lasting bodys.. If u tend to use different style bodys grab another front foam bumper specially trimed for that style body.. (lets be honest here specially in 1/12 what really does that little peice of foam really do in a impact? NOTHINg but supports the body.. the chassis still hits and takes the brunt of the hard hit.. the chassis protectors are the aid for that..)
Handling wise hands down the LW is by far best.. Car companys design the car to get the center of gravity low and weight balnce out through out the chassis. the Reg weight body defeats the whole purpose in my eyes. It makes for a lazy illhandleing car.. You can feel instantly the diff between the 2..
I mean dont get me wrong the lw will crack also but it seems to be more around the body post area..
But always u need to have the body mounted and set right with the bumpers and body mounts... Bumpers are def a dual purpose part.. def to support front of the body so trimming and conturing it to fit bodys is the ideal aid to long lasting bodys.. If u tend to use different style bodys grab another front foam bumper specially trimed for that style body.. (lets be honest here specially in 1/12 what really does that little peice of foam really do in a impact? NOTHINg but supports the body.. the chassis still hits and takes the brunt of the hard hit.. the chassis protectors are the aid for that..)
Handling wise hands down the LW is by far best.. Car companys design the car to get the center of gravity low and weight balnce out through out the chassis. the Reg weight body defeats the whole purpose in my eyes. It makes for a lazy illhandleing car.. You can feel instantly the diff between the 2..
I haven't found a big difference in fragility. The thicker ones don't give as much before cracking. But cracks can propagate faster in lightweight ones. Once I tried a lightweight, I can't bring myself to back to regular weight. The car just works so much better with the lightweight, particularly in terms of resisting traction roll.
-Mike
-Mike
#6287
Tech Regular
iTrader: (3)
Thanks for your input Steve. I'm already running 3 degrees of rear toe in, however I will try running thinner oil in the rear gear diff (currently using 40wt associated oil). I figured I'd type my set-up out as per the set-up sheet in the manual, just in case you can see any other area for improvement.
Ride height: 5.2mm all round
Camber: Front = 1.5deg. Rear = 2deg
Caster: 4deg
Toe: Front = 0deg. Rear = 3 deg
Wheelbase: Front = 2mm, Rear = 1mm
Steering Bellcrank: 7B
Steering link: 2B
Bumpsteer: black stud
Shock position: Front = 3B. Rear = 2B
Camber link position: Front = 7. Rear = 3A
Outer ball and shims: Front = 1mm. Rear = 2mm
FWD arm mount: Front = 3A. Rear = 3A
FWD mount shim: Front = OS. Rear = 0.5mm
RWD arm mount: Front = 3A. Rear = 3A
RWD arm shim: Front = OS. Rear = 1mm OS
Droop: Front = 6mm. Rear = 5mm
Anti roll bar: Front = silver. Rear = black (both using original TC6 roll bars)
Shock oil: 40wt all round
Springs: Silver all round
Piston: 2 hole all round
Rebound: 50% all round
Battery in 'back' position.
LCT-R lightweight bodyshell
Thanks
Ride height: 5.2mm all round
Camber: Front = 1.5deg. Rear = 2deg
Caster: 4deg
Toe: Front = 0deg. Rear = 3 deg
Wheelbase: Front = 2mm, Rear = 1mm
Steering Bellcrank: 7B
Steering link: 2B
Bumpsteer: black stud
Shock position: Front = 3B. Rear = 2B
Camber link position: Front = 7. Rear = 3A
Outer ball and shims: Front = 1mm. Rear = 2mm
FWD arm mount: Front = 3A. Rear = 3A
FWD mount shim: Front = OS. Rear = 0.5mm
RWD arm mount: Front = 3A. Rear = 3A
RWD arm shim: Front = OS. Rear = 1mm OS
Droop: Front = 6mm. Rear = 5mm
Anti roll bar: Front = silver. Rear = black (both using original TC6 roll bars)
Shock oil: 40wt all round
Springs: Silver all round
Piston: 2 hole all round
Rebound: 50% all round
Battery in 'back' position.
LCT-R lightweight bodyshell
Thanks
#6288
#6289
Tech Adept
iTrader: (13)
hey guys i have a TC6, and i have a LTC-R body but the foam bumper has pushed the wheels wells forward.....im using this body for practice but i will be grabbing another body for racing and i was wondering have any of you had to adjust the foam or are you using a different foam?
Any ideas would be helpful!!!
Loving my TC6.......i'll catch the 6.1 once i can drive better lol
Any ideas would be helpful!!!
Loving my TC6.......i'll catch the 6.1 once i can drive better lol
#6297
Tech Elite
iTrader: (8)
I slummed a piece of Hudy tape from another racer, once, and never looked back, I just bit the bullet and bought a roll. Yeah, it's hella spendy, but there's a LOT of tape there. I've been on the same roll for like two years, and it will probably last me another 2, even changing tape every couple races as it loses stickiness. It's strong, it's nice and thin, it comes off clean... It's just good stuff.
I don't know if there are other brands out there with similar quality at a lower price. But be sure to look at how big the roll is. I seem to remember looking, and finding other brands that were half the price, but also half the roll size, so really the same price. I knew the Hudy stuff was good and didn't want to drop cash on something that was just a re-brand of the same stuff I got at the hardware store.
However.... if I had found something easily accessible in purple, I would have been forced to try that to match my Schui.
-Mike
#6298
Tech Master
iTrader: (40)
I thought that way, too. I picked up some fiber-reinforced strapping tape at my hardware store for like $4. It worked, but it sucked. It fell apart when I peeled it off, and just made a mess. If I was in a rush to get the car on track, I didn't want to be spending 5 minutes cleaning strands of fiberglass stuck to my chassis.
I slummed a piece of Hudy tape from another racer, once, and never looked back, I just bit the bullet and bought a roll. Yeah, it's hella spendy, but there's a LOT of tape there. I've been on the same roll for like two years, and it will probably last me another 2, even changing tape every couple races as it loses stickiness. It's strong, it's nice and thin, it comes off clean... It's just good stuff.
I don't know if there are other brands out there with similar quality at a lower price. But be sure to look at how big the roll is. I seem to remember looking, and finding other brands that were half the price, but also half the roll size, so really the same price. I knew the Hudy stuff was good and didn't want to drop cash on something that was just a re-brand of the same stuff I got at the hardware store.
However.... if I had found something easily accessible in purple, I would have been forced to try that to match my Schui.
-Mike
I slummed a piece of Hudy tape from another racer, once, and never looked back, I just bit the bullet and bought a roll. Yeah, it's hella spendy, but there's a LOT of tape there. I've been on the same roll for like two years, and it will probably last me another 2, even changing tape every couple races as it loses stickiness. It's strong, it's nice and thin, it comes off clean... It's just good stuff.
I don't know if there are other brands out there with similar quality at a lower price. But be sure to look at how big the roll is. I seem to remember looking, and finding other brands that were half the price, but also half the roll size, so really the same price. I knew the Hudy stuff was good and didn't want to drop cash on something that was just a re-brand of the same stuff I got at the hardware store.
However.... if I had found something easily accessible in purple, I would have been forced to try that to match my Schui.
-Mike
i guess my issue was how long the rolls would last i guess amain here i come!!!
#6299
Thanks for the input on the lightweight vs reg weight bodies guys
I think i'm gonna try one in the near future to see myself how much better my car will handle and how a lightweight will hold up.
I think i'm gonna try one in the near future to see myself how much better my car will handle and how a lightweight will hold up.
#6300
Hi all
When building the AE gear diff has anyone had problems
with the small o-ring.
( i split one)
Thanks in advance
When building the AE gear diff has anyone had problems
with the small o-ring.
( i split one)
Thanks in advance