22LikesTekno RC EB48.3 Thread
12-13-2016 | 10:54 AM
#2656
Tech Master
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,167
From: Maine
I didn't know about the turnbuckles. Thanks for clearing that up.
12-13-2016 | 11:01 AM
#2657
It's different geometry that alters the ackermann. The best way to describe it is that it makes the steering feel smoother. It transitions better on and off power as well as beginning, middle, and end of a turn. The old geometry was pretty aggressive and once you started the turn the car could really start to come around on you. So if you had an increasing radius turn you often time would be turning too much, then counter steering to correct, then turning more to get back in line, etc. The new geometry fixes that. You can still get a lot of steering out of the car, but it is so much more usable than before. I really like the new steering setup in my SC truck, really helps calm it down.
12-13-2016 | 11:27 AM
#2661
It's different geometry that alters the ackermann. The best way to describe it is that it makes the steering feel smoother. It transitions better on and off power as well as beginning, middle, and end of a turn. The old geometry was pretty aggressive and once you started the turn the car could really start to come around on you. So if you had an increasing radius turn you often time would be turning too much, then counter steering to correct, then turning more to get back in line, etc. The new geometry fixes that. You can still get a lot of steering out of the car, but it is so much more usable than before. I really like the new steering setup in my SC truck, really helps calm it down.
12-13-2016 | 12:07 PM
#2662
It's different geometry that alters the ackermann. The best way to describe it is that it makes the steering feel smoother. It transitions better on and off power as well as beginning, middle, and end of a turn. The old geometry was pretty aggressive and once you started the turn the car could really start to come around on you. So if you had an increasing radius turn you often time would be turning too much, then counter steering to correct, then turning more to get back in line, etc. The new geometry fixes that. You can still get a lot of steering out of the car, but it is so much more usable than before. I really like the new steering setup in my SC truck, really helps calm it down.
Would you say the change is better all around or are there times you want the old steering setup?
Am I correct that its these turnbuckles you need to trim, the steering ones:
KR5123 has M4 threading on the ends, is 56mm long, and can be used with TKR1103 (4mm) for easy adjustability.
If so is this the lunsford option to get:
LUNS1450 4 x 50mm Titanium Turnbuckle (1/pkg)
http://www.lunsfordracing.com/mm5/me...egory_Code=4MM
Looks like associated has an option too:
https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-as...FZA2aQodQroLVA
12-13-2016 | 02:15 PM
#2663
Replies in red.
that sounds exactly like the problem I felt on my SCT410.1 version on the larger track with its sweeper, towards the end would want to come around on you more than I liked. Indoor tight track though was fine.
Would you say the change is better all around or are there times you want the old steering setup?
Better pretty much everywhere.
Am I correct that its these turnbuckles you need to trim, the steering ones:
TKR5123 has M4 threading on the ends, is 56mm long, and can be used with TKR1103 (4mm) for easy adjustability.
Correct.
If so is this the lunsford option to get:
LUNS1450 4 x 50mm Titanium Turnbuckle (1/pkg)
http://www.lunsfordracing.com/mm5/me...egory_Code=4MM
Looks like associated has an option too:
https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-as...FZA2aQodQroLVA
The lunsford ones look like they have more thread so I'd prefer those, but basically any 4mm threaded 50mm long turnbuckle should work.
Would you say the change is better all around or are there times you want the old steering setup?
Better pretty much everywhere.
Am I correct that its these turnbuckles you need to trim, the steering ones:
TKR5123 has M4 threading on the ends, is 56mm long, and can be used with TKR1103 (4mm) for easy adjustability.
Correct.
If so is this the lunsford option to get:
LUNS1450 4 x 50mm Titanium Turnbuckle (1/pkg)
http://www.lunsfordracing.com/mm5/me...egory_Code=4MM
Looks like associated has an option too:
https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-as...FZA2aQodQroLVA
The lunsford ones look like they have more thread so I'd prefer those, but basically any 4mm threaded 50mm long turnbuckle should work.
12-13-2016 | 07:42 PM
#2665
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 855
From: Kingsport, TN (Still SC tho)
So is it worth doing all these changes or just waiting on the .4?
Lately, it's been tough trying to keep up with all the changes (hrc hubs, springs, etc.) And I'm running 4 teknos. I guess it's probably only been about $120 + shipping, lol, total, but it's still extra loot. If the .4 is going to be released soon, I'm wondering if it's worth it. I guess some of that too depends on how many more changes are coming. It would be nice to know so I could decide what to do. I might change one of the buggies and see if I like the feel.
Lately, it's been tough trying to keep up with all the changes (hrc hubs, springs, etc.) And I'm running 4 teknos. I guess it's probably only been about $120 + shipping, lol, total, but it's still extra loot. If the .4 is going to be released soon, I'm wondering if it's worth it. I guess some of that too depends on how many more changes are coming. It would be nice to know so I could decide what to do. I might change one of the buggies and see if I like the feel.
12-14-2016 | 01:50 AM
#2667
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 61
From: Yorktown, VA
12-14-2016 | 06:12 AM
#2668
It's different geometry that alters the ackermann. The best way to describe it is that it makes the steering feel smoother. It transitions better on and off power as well as beginning, middle, and end of a turn. The old geometry was pretty aggressive and once you started the turn the car could really start to come around on you. So if you had an increasing radius turn you often time would be turning too much, then counter steering to correct, then turning more to get back in line, etc. The new geometry fixes that. You can still get a lot of steering out of the car, but it is so much more usable than before. I really like the new steering setup in my SC truck, really helps calm it down.
Is this a recommended update for the truggies as well?
