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06-09-2010, 06:41 AM

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Aluminum can indeed oxidize, but anodizing does a good job of preventing that.

The culprit here is an effect called galling.

Aluminum is prone to seizing, and anodizing is easily worn off of threaded components. On my 1:1 car, I use an anti-seize compound called "Copaslip" which has copper dust suspended in a lubricant. It works great and is much less messy than other anti-seize products. It's available from most race shops.

06-09-2010, 07:28 AM

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do any of you guys use the tekin rs or fx

06-09-2010, 07:58 AM

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do any of you guys use the tekin rs or fx

I have had the 104 configured with 1S and 2S using the RS.

06-09-2010, 08:45 AM

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I have had the 104 configured with 1S and 2S using the RS.

oh ur using brushless then you can deff use rs but i can never get my rs pro to work with a silver can

06-09-2010, 09:17 AM

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oh ur using brushless then you can deff use rs but i can never get my rs pro to work with a silver can

I've seen a Tekin RS Pro run a silver can, there's a specific wiring diagram for that. Do you have it wired right?

06-09-2010, 09:22 AM

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I've seen a Tekin RS Pro run a silver can, there's a specific wiring diagram for that. Do you have it wired right?

yeah i do

06-09-2010, 09:29 AM

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I have also used the RS with a Silvercan, no problems at all.

06-09-2010, 02:07 PM

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yeah i do

If I remember correctly, there are a couple settings within the software that should be set. Did you do that? Could just be a burnt esc. Did the magic smoke get out of the case?

06-09-2010, 02:26 PM

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If I remember correctly, there are a couple settings within the software that should be set. Did you do that? Could just be a burnt esc. Did the magic smoke get out of the case?

That is correct...you have to set the motor type correctly

06-09-2010, 03:33 PM

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Hi Faroh, if you are using foam tires you should be thinking about roll-out. The size of your rear tires will determine what gear you should be running. For the track I run on we use a roll out of 51 to 54. You will need to keep an eye on your motor temp. as you search for the right rollout. Check out
Gearchart.com for a roll out chart for your size tires.

thanks for the gearing web site it's cool by the way I'm running my tires at 50mm and spur at 93 and my pinion at 25 and it's does not make sense when I calculate it with this formula ,,, tire size X pinion X 3.142= 3927.5 is this right get back to me Thanks Faroh

06-09-2010, 06:15 PM

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That is correct...you have to set the motor type correctly

i know the esc isnt burnt because i used it in touring today to test so maybe ill try again and see

06-09-2010, 06:43 PM

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Yeah if you used it in TC with a BL motor you have to remember to change the motor type to brushed or it won't work with the silver can motor.

06-09-2010, 08:40 PM

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Yeah if you used it in TC with a BL motor you have to remember to change the motor type to brushed or it won't work with the silver can motor.

yeah im gunna try tomorrow

just found out about TCS race in July im gunna go prob

06-09-2010, 10:30 PM

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Lotus 79 "Black Beauty"

Hi to all F104 Pro Thread

Can anybody know if the Tamiya release Lotus 79 "Black Beauty" with F104 Pro chassis?

06-09-2010, 10:57 PM

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Burt....
I got a hold of a 104Pro. Oh boy, the wheels are turning already. I put one race day on it and got my ass handed to me. So many things to address. I applied a short course of corrections to see if I am out of my mind, but we'll see this Sat. This is just a skinny pan car with a funky t-bar. Should be able to make it work!

Oh, forgot to mention that I spent a scant 72 hours in Honolulu a few weeks ago. I didn't call. That was rude. I'll have to come back.
Brian