17LikesTeam Associated RC8.2e Thread
04-16-2012, 11:39 PM
#1681
04-17-2012, 12:33 AM
#1684
I did pick up those CF front and rear shock towers... sexxy. They match the CF towers on my 8Te...
04-17-2012, 12:38 AM
#1685
04-17-2012, 12:52 AM
#1686
Tech Initiate
Hi guys-still having problems with leaking diffs.
I am in contact with Thunder Tiger (they to the service for Team Asso here in Europe) since 4 month now.
They state, that I am the only one having problems with the diffs, even though I did send them many links to prove, that I am not the only one.
They also say, that the diffs have NOT been changed sind early RC8/ T / B... versions.
Can somebody help me, to prove that the diffs have been changed - may be you have pics to show the differences?
Many thanks for your help!
Beside that: I love that car:-)
I am in contact with Thunder Tiger (they to the service for Team Asso here in Europe) since 4 month now.
They state, that I am the only one having problems with the diffs, even though I did send them many links to prove, that I am not the only one.
They also say, that the diffs have NOT been changed sind early RC8/ T / B... versions.
Can somebody help me, to prove that the diffs have been changed - may be you have pics to show the differences?
Many thanks for your help!
Beside that: I love that car:-)
04-17-2012, 12:59 AM
#1687
Tech Initiate
04-17-2012, 02:08 AM
#1688
I'm really not sure what's going on with all the leaky diffs.
File me under the "not having a problem" group. None of my diffs leak anything outside of normal that every car I've had leaks (a few drops here and there).
I didn't sand anything, I'm using the stock gasket and I'm not doubling them up.
Where's it leaking from? Are the screws too tight or not tight enough? Is your spur gear warped? Have you tried another one?
File me under the "not having a problem" group. None of my diffs leak anything outside of normal that every car I've had leaks (a few drops here and there).
I didn't sand anything, I'm using the stock gasket and I'm not doubling them up.
Where's it leaking from? Are the screws too tight or not tight enough? Is your spur gear warped? Have you tried another one?
04-17-2012, 04:39 AM
#1689
I'm really not sure what's going on with all the leaky diffs.
File me under the "not having a problem" group. None of my diffs leak anything outside of normal that every car I've had leaks (a few drops here and there).
I didn't sand anything, I'm using the stock gasket and I'm not doubling them up.
Where's it leaking from? Are the screws too tight or not tight enough? Is your spur gear warped? Have you tried another one?
File me under the "not having a problem" group. None of my diffs leak anything outside of normal that every car I've had leaks (a few drops here and there).
I didn't sand anything, I'm using the stock gasket and I'm not doubling them up.
Where's it leaking from? Are the screws too tight or not tight enough? Is your spur gear warped? Have you tried another one?
04-17-2012, 05:18 AM
#1690
I'm really not sure what's going on with all the leaky diffs.
File me under the "not having a problem" group. None of my diffs leak anything outside of normal that every car I've had leaks (a few drops here and there).
I didn't sand anything, I'm using the stock gasket and I'm not doubling them up.
Where's it leaking from? Are the screws too tight or not tight enough? Is your spur gear warped? Have you tried another one?
File me under the "not having a problem" group. None of my diffs leak anything outside of normal that every car I've had leaks (a few drops here and there).
I didn't sand anything, I'm using the stock gasket and I'm not doubling them up.
Where's it leaking from? Are the screws too tight or not tight enough? Is your spur gear warped? Have you tried another one?
Did nothing different from the book.
My thought is guys are over tightening the spur and causing it to warp. I build mine with a cordless Hitachi on the lowest Torque setting, the screws don't bottom out, I go back and hand tighten them just until they are snug.
04-17-2012, 05:42 AM
#1691
Tech Initiate
04-17-2012, 07:45 AM
#1692
Anyone running team Orion esc and motor combo? Not sure what I want to go with that or tekin any help.
04-17-2012, 07:54 AM
#1693
I ordered the r8 with the mr8 1950kv. My buddy was running the tekin 1900 combo on his mp9 tki2 wc and it was very inconsistent with the power delivery. He had a local kyosho team driver take his car out for a few laps and he was having the same issue. So he switched to Orion and he is loving it. Power delivery is silky smooth and consistent and the brakes are money.
04-17-2012, 08:01 AM
#1694
1st gen... notice the gasket surface...
Notice the flat face of the housing...
2nd gen... notice the refined gasket surface...
Notice the differences in the housing shape...
Internals look the same. The bearing surface area looks to have been changed to reduce gear case/diff housing contact as the bearings develop slop. I dont know if the gasket surface was cleaned up intentionally or not... as there are still some irregularities in it. Its better than the 1st gen housing... but not perfect.
