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08-27-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Weasely

hey, thanks

I'll try that when i get home.

I also noticed, when turning the drive belt, that the spur gear looks like it wobbles by about 1mm.. I've pulled it out a few times, and tried re-screwing it onto the smaller pulleys, but its just the same, like theres a bit of distortion in it. Ive tried with the screws both lose, and tight.. maybe it just came this way?
I hope it wont be a problem :/

The screws you are using are too long. Try using screws .5mm shorter.

08-27-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Advil

The screws you are using are too long. Try using screws .5mm shorter.

When it comes to shorter screws ....Advil is the ultimate authority.

08-27-2007, 07:27 PM

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When it comes to shorter screws ....Advil is the ultimate authority.

STALKER!! LMAO!

08-27-2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Advil

The screws you are using are too long. Try using screws .5mm shorter.

I actually used screws that were too long to begin with, then tried to find the shortest ones in the bag. I'll pull it all apart, and possibly file back the tips if i cant find anything shorter.
Thanks dude

I'll poke back in with results.

08-27-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RCpurplecow

quick question, the tc5 is my first belt car and I was wondering if there is a difference between the two types of plastic pieces that hold the differentials. I'm really confused because they look the same...? I got eight of them with my kit. Which ones do I use?

There are 2 different types of cams for belt adjustment. Since you need 4 of the cams to complete the installation of the differentials, you have a total of 8 cams.

Both cams have an offset that when mounted up or down in the bulkhead adjust the height of the front or rear differentials respectively. The cams with the holes above the adjusting teeth have a greater amount of offset, which will raise or lower the differentials to their maximum values.

08-27-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Advil

The screws you are using are too long. Try using screws .5mm shorter.

The correct screws for the spur gear are 3x5mm, while the upper shock mount uses the 3x6mm screws, as does the upper bumper mount.

08-27-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by smyka

the one thing i have noticed with the the car is you need to break the belts in if not it seems to bind the drive train and makes the car very unperdictible i had my belts as loose as they would go and it was still to tight so i let them sit in marvel mistery oil over night and the soften up a ton i put them back on my car and what a difference the drive train was super smooth and free ..

can i use WD40 ?

08-27-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by highwayman

can i use WD40 ?

I could be wrong, but let's see what the experts have to say. WD40 is not a real oil.... so I would say no...

08-27-2007, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bvoltz

I could be wrong, but let's see what the experts have to say. WD40 is not a real oil.... so I would say no...

thanks... what other type of oil can i use?

08-27-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bvoltz

I could be wrong, but let's see what the experts have to say. WD40 is not a real oil.... so I would say no...

Back in the day we use to soak the Yokomo belts in WD40 over night to loosen them up some. This worked back then so I don't see why it wouldn't work now.

08-27-2007, 10:51 PM

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I have used WD40 and Mobile 1 Synthetic.

08-28-2007, 12:15 PM

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i try not to use wd 40 it softens up the rubber to much i more or less want the oil to soak into the fiber strains so that they will streach ..

for everyone else i looked into and tried x ray 007 belts corally rdx belts and top belts for the synith (sp) and none of them work they are either to long front to spur or to short

08-28-2007, 02:49 PM

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i raced my TC5 this past weekend with rubber tires on carpet and i just wanted to say that this car is FREAKIN AWESOME!!!! this car is definitly a giant step for the associated on-road program and im sure it wont be long until you see it in the winners circle.

Thanks AE