300LikesTeam Associated TC4
03-04-2005, 02:37 AM
#3541
tc4
Originally posted by johnbull
Just back from our first proper test session with the TC4.
This car is just out of this world. And I am comparing it with our TC3 with which my son Josh won all 3 finals just as he pleased last weekend. So this car is already better than the quickest car on our tracks.
We ran 4 packs today, actually making very few changes. It was more a case of getting used to the car. We ran on old tyres, and generally testing equipment as opposed to race stuff, yet he still made both the same race and lap times as he did while racing last Sunday.
His comments: The car is so much easier to drive and drives so much more precisely. ou have to put much more effort into the TC3 to get a really quick lap but with this one quick laps come up so easily.
I must say that even looking at it, I could see that it was so much more agile. When he corrected mistakes the car did what he asked straight away and with total precision. Everything seemed so effortless and although it was lapping regularly on record lap times, it actually seemed as though it wasn't going fast at all. Yet the watch gave us a different story.
There's still so much we still have to try. I have a feeling this car is going to end up so much quicker. And Josh is absolutely beaming with optimism.
I asked him today if he had to choose between his all conquering TC3 and this which would he drive in a championship meeting.
There was no question about it. No hesitation. TC4.
Is it possible I've hit it so right already? I'll keep you guys posted.
Just back from our first proper test session with the TC4.
This car is just out of this world. And I am comparing it with our TC3 with which my son Josh won all 3 finals just as he pleased last weekend. So this car is already better than the quickest car on our tracks.
We ran 4 packs today, actually making very few changes. It was more a case of getting used to the car. We ran on old tyres, and generally testing equipment as opposed to race stuff, yet he still made both the same race and lap times as he did while racing last Sunday.
His comments: The car is so much easier to drive and drives so much more precisely. ou have to put much more effort into the TC3 to get a really quick lap but with this one quick laps come up so easily.
I must say that even looking at it, I could see that it was so much more agile. When he corrected mistakes the car did what he asked straight away and with total precision. Everything seemed so effortless and although it was lapping regularly on record lap times, it actually seemed as though it wasn't going fast at all. Yet the watch gave us a different story.
There's still so much we still have to try. I have a feeling this car is going to end up so much quicker. And Josh is absolutely beaming with optimism.
I asked him today if he had to choose between his all conquering TC3 and this which would he drive in a championship meeting.
There was no question about it. No hesitation. TC4.
Is it possible I've hit it so right already? I'll keep you guys posted.
03-04-2005, 08:23 AM
#3542
Tech Adept
Square parts
Hi guys, looking for a web site that sells Square parts, seems to be hard to find, I heard of rainbowten but didn't find anything...hope you can help!
Cheers!
Cheers!
03-04-2005, 08:35 AM
#3543
Re: Square parts
Originally posted by Tbevofreak
Hi guys, looking for a web site that sells Square parts, seems to be hard to find, I heard of rainbowten but didn't find anything...hope you can help!
Cheers!
Hi guys, looking for a web site that sells Square parts, seems to be hard to find, I heard of rainbowten but didn't find anything...hope you can help!
Cheers!
anyone of these shops can help you out
-Dave
03-04-2005, 09:04 AM
#3544
03-04-2005, 11:25 PM
#3545
I like the mushroom also...xellent prices and fast shipping
03-05-2005, 06:41 PM
#3546
I know it's been a while but does anybody have the BMI top plate on their TC4 for the tub chassis?
I just wanted to know if it made any noticable differences because I'm considering getting one.
I just wanted to know if it made any noticable differences because I'm considering getting one.
03-06-2005, 06:24 AM
#3547
Tech Apprentice
Which electronics will be included with the TC4 RTR?
03-06-2005, 09:45 AM
#3548
I tried the BMI top deck on my TC4, for running foam tires on carpet in mod class. I felt it made the car push more. I'm usually trying to get the car to steer more, so I took the deck back off.
03-06-2005, 11:34 AM
#3549
battery tape mod...
hi guys, just wondering if anyone had any pics of the battery tape mod thingy, i am looking to do it but just wondering on what exactly to take off....also any other ways of reducing weight?
thanks
matt
hi guys, just wondering if anyone had any pics of the battery tape mod thingy, i am looking to do it but just wondering on what exactly to take off....also any other ways of reducing weight?
thanks
matt
03-06-2005, 11:36 AM
#3550
Go here
http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...&pagenumber=85
First pic is on the bottom of this page and the rest are on the next.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...&pagenumber=85
First pic is on the bottom of this page and the rest are on the next.
03-06-2005, 11:42 AM
#3551
Tech Initiate
I really wish I would have bought a JRXS. I am not impressed one bit by the TC4, especially on tight tracks. I smoked the rear diff the 3rd time out, but I expected that. The fit of parts is sloppy, nothing new there with the associated TC.
Its really riciculous how much extra you have to buy to get a TC4 competitive in my opinion.......Graphite kit, aluminum diffs, rpm ball cups, caster blocks, rear toe block, and fix the binding drivetrain.
Ok, I feel a little better now. In general I'm just kicking myself for going with the TC4...I new better after having a TC3.
Its really riciculous how much extra you have to buy to get a TC4 competitive in my opinion.......Graphite kit, aluminum diffs, rpm ball cups, caster blocks, rear toe block, and fix the binding drivetrain.
Ok, I feel a little better now. In general I'm just kicking myself for going with the TC4...I new better after having a TC3.
03-06-2005, 11:43 AM
#3552
Originally posted by Mr.No1
Which electronics will be included with the TC4 RTR?
Which electronics will be included with the TC4 RTR?
http://www.rc10.com/shusting/Catalog...r_features.htm
03-06-2005, 11:47 AM
#3553
Tech Regular
What binding drivetrain?
Other than the diff gears on some kits being slightly too thick (likely caused your problem), I've not seen anyone report there is binding in the drivetrain...
My car works great, I'm very new to RC (2 months) but at our track, the TC4 won A and B mains (19T) this past friday night (club night) with mine winning the B +)
I've replaced the front outdrives with lightened steel, replaced the rear blocks with alu and added alu hex's and thats about it.
Other than the diff gears on some kits being slightly too thick (likely caused your problem), I've not seen anyone report there is binding in the drivetrain...
My car works great, I'm very new to RC (2 months) but at our track, the TC4 won A and B mains (19T) this past friday night (club night) with mine winning the B +)
I've replaced the front outdrives with lightened steel, replaced the rear blocks with alu and added alu hex's and thats about it.
03-06-2005, 01:19 PM
#3554
Originally posted by TommyGun43
I really wish I would have bought a JRXS. I am not impressed one bit by the TC4, especially on tight tracks. I smoked the rear diff the 3rd time out, but I expected that. The fit of parts is sloppy, nothing new there with the associated TC.
Its really riciculous how much extra you have to buy to get a TC4 competitive in my opinion.......Graphite kit, aluminum diffs, rpm ball cups, caster blocks, rear toe block, and fix the binding drivetrain.
Ok, I feel a little better now. In general I'm just kicking myself for going with the TC4...I new better after having a TC3.
I really wish I would have bought a JRXS. I am not impressed one bit by the TC4, especially on tight tracks. I smoked the rear diff the 3rd time out, but I expected that. The fit of parts is sloppy, nothing new there with the associated TC.
Its really riciculous how much extra you have to buy to get a TC4 competitive in my opinion.......Graphite kit, aluminum diffs, rpm ball cups, caster blocks, rear toe block, and fix the binding drivetrain.
Ok, I feel a little better now. In general I'm just kicking myself for going with the TC4...I new better after having a TC3.
03-06-2005, 01:22 PM
#3555
thanks jack smash, thats great..just what i needed.
i will give it a go tomorrow,
thanks again
matt 
i will give it a go tomorrow,
thanks again
matt