Team Associated TC5
11-21-2007, 04:23 PM
#4636
Tech Rookie
Hello, first off this is my first post and I've read a good portion of the stuff in this thread but I didn't run into what I was looking for.
Anyways, I just recently purchased a TC5 kit and have just begun building it, I'm in the process of building the differentials and have one finished, but it feels very hard to rotate to me, even after I've loosened the adjusting nut by half a turn, this might be normal but I'm not sure since this is my first kit ever.
Also, in the process of building the second differential I somehow managed to strip the adjustment nut while trying to put it in the bolt that goes through the diff. Is there a reason these things are hard to put on? The manual said something about pre-compressing the spring before installing, but I wasn't quite sure what it meant by that. I compressed it a couple times but I don't see any way to keep in compressed while putting it in the diff.
Any input would be helpful, thanks a ton!
Booker
Anyways, I just recently purchased a TC5 kit and have just begun building it, I'm in the process of building the differentials and have one finished, but it feels very hard to rotate to me, even after I've loosened the adjusting nut by half a turn, this might be normal but I'm not sure since this is my first kit ever.
Also, in the process of building the second differential I somehow managed to strip the adjustment nut while trying to put it in the bolt that goes through the diff. Is there a reason these things are hard to put on? The manual said something about pre-compressing the spring before installing, but I wasn't quite sure what it meant by that. I compressed it a couple times but I don't see any way to keep in compressed while putting it in the diff.
Any input would be helpful, thanks a ton!
Booker
11-21-2007, 04:39 PM
#4637
Im not too sure about the diff being so tight, but you have to compress the spring as much as possible with pliers. be careful not to launch it though! the TC5 was my first kit as well and i had to same problem til someone came along and told me that to squeeze the crap out of the spring and it went in fine. GL!
11-21-2007, 05:37 PM
#4638
Hello, first off this is my first post and I've read a good portion of the stuff in this thread but I didn't run into what I was looking for.
Anyways, I just recently purchased a TC5 kit and have just begun building it, I'm in the process of building the differentials and have one finished, but it feels very hard to rotate to me, even after I've loosened the adjusting nut by half a turn, this might be normal but I'm not sure since this is my first kit ever.
Also, in the process of building the second differential I somehow managed to strip the adjustment nut while trying to put it in the bolt that goes through the diff. Is there a reason these things are hard to put on? The manual said something about pre-compressing the spring before installing, but I wasn't quite sure what it meant by that. I compressed it a couple times but I don't see any way to keep in compressed while putting it in the diff.
Any input would be helpful, thanks a ton!
Booker
Anyways, I just recently purchased a TC5 kit and have just begun building it, I'm in the process of building the differentials and have one finished, but it feels very hard to rotate to me, even after I've loosened the adjusting nut by half a turn, this might be normal but I'm not sure since this is my first kit ever.
Also, in the process of building the second differential I somehow managed to strip the adjustment nut while trying to put it in the bolt that goes through the diff. Is there a reason these things are hard to put on? The manual said something about pre-compressing the spring before installing, but I wasn't quite sure what it meant by that. I compressed it a couple times but I don't see any way to keep in compressed while putting it in the diff.
Any input would be helpful, thanks a ton!
Booker
just take your time make sure you sit the diff nut in the housing all the way and use enough black grease on the thrust washer
11-21-2007, 05:48 PM
#4639
anyone else found out the manual for tc5 says wheels bearings are 6*10*4 and they are really 6*10*3
let me know
let me know
11-21-2007, 05:53 PM
#4640
You know I couldnt agree more with fathead....AE I think made the right decision when using softer materials and it would be nice to see an alternitive come out....The one thing I would like to see is an aluminum shim kit and an aluminum diff cam set or titaniium......But I do meet up with the rails here and there and I like the fact my car comes away in one piece.....
11-21-2007, 05:58 PM
#4641
Tech Master
iTrader: (16)
That is correct, the manual is wrong. I asked this question on AE's site and they confirmed a misprint. You'll find the the size specified in the manual really isn't made by many people and is not common. I really don't understand why AE made them 6x10mm in the first place; they are less durable than 5x10mm used in most currents TC's, and the 6x10mm is the less common of the two.
11-21-2007, 05:58 PM
#4642
i'm running basically the stock setup and i love the way my car handles. for parts support, price, and all around great handling in both asphalt and carpet, this is the car to buy 
11-21-2007, 06:02 PM
#4643
.............Happy Thanksgiving to all you guys and your families and best wishes.....
11-21-2007, 06:20 PM
#4645
You need to purchase the bone blades AE part#31238 they go on the cva ends and clip over the pins and it will eliminate the slop AE only sends a set withe the aluminum diff kit not the outdrive set...
11-21-2007, 07:13 PM
#4646
Tech Rookie
the diffs are a bit of a mess and really imporant to the car I can send you a phone number if you want to call me and or everyone on here will help ya out
just take your time make sure you sit the diff nut in the housing all the way and use enough black grease on the thrust washer
just take your time make sure you sit the diff nut in the housing all the way and use enough black grease on the thrust washer
Booker
11-22-2007, 09:25 PM
#4647
Registered User
Shock Question
On AE's site, the rubber tire carpet setup calls for no rebound foam ---
Is this one foam pad or the other.. or no foam at all?
Thanks!
Is this one foam pad or the other.. or no foam at all?
Thanks!
11-23-2007, 02:48 AM
#4648
Anyone know if the TC3 shock springs will fit the HPI Competition Racing shocks #75194. The shocks with the purple hardware.
11-23-2007, 09:26 PM
#4650
Who are the drivers of the TC5s at the Cleveland?
Thanks
Thanks