Team C 1/8 GT car
08-10-2013, 06:58 PM
#691
The F/R bulkhead for GT8 is the same as what's used for the T8 buggy/truggy platforms, as well as for OFNA's Buggy8.
Marcus is right in that you must leave a small gap between the outer pinion bearing and the center cvd. Otherwise there will be no room for the steel to expand at operating temperature. That causes overheating, which can result in either your cvd set-screw loosening off the pinion, or deformation (melt-down) of the bearing seats in the plastic bulkhead.
Obviously a bad (dragging) bearing could cause overheating too.
Marcus is right in that you must leave a small gap between the outer pinion bearing and the center cvd. Otherwise there will be no room for the steel to expand at operating temperature. That causes overheating, which can result in either your cvd set-screw loosening off the pinion, or deformation (melt-down) of the bearing seats in the plastic bulkhead.
Obviously a bad (dragging) bearing could cause overheating too.
08-10-2013, 10:38 PM
#692
08-11-2013, 08:16 AM
#693
After taking it apart just tonight, I found out that the driveshaft end which the gearbox pinion is inserted to and tightened with the allen set screw got out of round which I did not notice then...so make sure you check it's not out of round otherwise no matter what locktite you put it will still loosen itself if that isn't round anymore cause when set screw is tightened it will not be at center anymore...
08-12-2013, 08:13 AM
#694
Thanks for the tips. I was devastated, car was putting a smile to face during practice. To happen at a big race sucked. Didn't even want to put the Cobra back together.
08-12-2013, 08:39 AM
#695
I have had pretty bad luck this year with mains i hope to turn that around next year!!
08-12-2013, 11:30 AM
#696
Hi guys so I was at the NY state championship yesterday. The car worked Really good. Engine and clutch were good all day too. Marcus the Delrin 44T you sent me works really good. The car carries more speed from 1st gear to 2nd. At the race I used 44T/41T.
I finished 4th. :-)
I have to say, this car is very durable.
I finished 4th. :-)
I have to say, this car is very durable.
Last edited by Joe Kimble; 08-12-2013 at 12:03 PM.
08-12-2013, 12:42 PM
#697
AWESOME MAN, CONGRATS post up your pic on the RCShox facebook when you get a chance!
08-12-2013, 06:46 PM
#698
Ok I'm looking into one of these cars. I see rcshox has the "pro kit". Is that short chassis and what makes it a pro kit. Also where is everyone getting parts? Again rcshox has some but not all. Thanks
08-12-2013, 06:57 PM
#699
I have most parts on hand they are just not on the site yet. i have a HUGE shipment coming in on wednesday and it will take me a good week to get everything added to the site, in the meantime you can always contact me for parts, i keep the most popular paarts in stock all of the time. so you will have no worries. The factory has stepped up the kits and they now include the HD oneway bearing updated gear cases and other tidbits that make the complete stock kit run great out of the box. My suggestions for upgrades:
- 10* c hub holders
- aluminum transmission mount
- lrp arm braces
- RCShox 2 stage pistons
- RCShox ball bearing ackerman bar
- TeamC hard spring set
Other than that just follow my build guide i posted up last week and you have a winner. the transmission mount allows you to use the stock brakes with no fade. I did just recieved some nice fiberglass material that i plan on making some nice rotors with soon! As you can tell, the car is really coming around and the support not only by me but of my faithfull customers nationwide has really picked up! momentum is starting to come our way!
08-13-2013, 11:46 AM
#701
The pro kit is basically me assembly the roller in house with all of the tricks.
I have most parts on hand they are just not on the site yet. i have a HUGE shipment coming in on wednesday and it will take me a good week to get everything added to the site, in the meantime you can always contact me for parts, i keep the most popular paarts in stock all of the time. so you will have no worries. The factory has stepped up the kits and they now include the HD oneway bearing updated gear cases and other tidbits that make the complete stock kit run great out of the box. My suggestions for upgrades:
Other than that just follow my build guide i posted up last week and you have a winner. the transmission mount allows you to use the stock brakes with no fade. I did just recieved some nice fiberglass material that i plan on making some nice rotors with soon! As you can tell, the car is really coming around and the support not only by me but of my faithfull customers nationwide has really picked up! momentum is starting to come our way!
I have most parts on hand they are just not on the site yet. i have a HUGE shipment coming in on wednesday and it will take me a good week to get everything added to the site, in the meantime you can always contact me for parts, i keep the most popular paarts in stock all of the time. so you will have no worries. The factory has stepped up the kits and they now include the HD oneway bearing updated gear cases and other tidbits that make the complete stock kit run great out of the box. My suggestions for upgrades:
- 10* c hub holders
- aluminum transmission mount
- lrp arm braces
- RCShox 2 stage pistons
- RCShox ball bearing ackerman bar
- TeamC hard spring set
Other than that just follow my build guide i posted up last week and you have a winner. the transmission mount allows you to use the stock brakes with no fade. I did just recieved some nice fiberglass material that i plan on making some nice rotors with soon! As you can tell, the car is really coming around and the support not only by me but of my faithfull customers nationwide has really picked up! momentum is starting to come our way!
08-13-2013, 12:46 PM
#702
08-14-2013, 01:29 PM
#703
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Up until now all of my setups revolved around SWEEP but they will now revolve around Alpha which has been a faster tire for me anyway.
Sorry guys.
Up until now all of my setups revolved around SWEEP but they will now revolve around Alpha which has been a faster tire for me anyway.
Sorry guys.
Last edited by MantisWorx; 08-14-2013 at 02:50 PM.
08-14-2013, 01:31 PM
#704
oh and BTW the bodies arrived!! boxes will be here friday so everyone should have their orders by late next week!
I just want to say thank you for your support I am enjoying the ride!! days like today make me realize how far i have gotten away from the fun factor of RC, I am now rejuvinated!!
I just want to say thank you for your support I am enjoying the ride!! days like today make me realize how far i have gotten away from the fun factor of RC, I am now rejuvinated!!
08-14-2013, 01:33 PM
#705
WOW!!!!