Team Associated TC5
11-10-2008, 06:52 AM
#7816
Thanks.
11-10-2008, 07:37 AM
#7817
11-10-2008, 08:31 AM
#7818
Aluminum spool issues.
I'm running a aluminum spool in the front and keep breaking the dog bone blades or pin cushions. Any one else have this problem and whats the fix?? This is without any contact with walls, so I don't think its impact related.
11-10-2008, 10:13 AM
#7819
another racer keeps doing that also running a 10.5 motor like me and so far-i have not broke one yet
the only thing i noticed was that his outdrives were a little damaged from running the car without the blades--are your outdrives damaged?
the only thing i noticed was that his outdrives were a little damaged from running the car without the blades--are your outdrives damaged?
11-10-2008, 10:15 AM
#7820
has anybody else experienced a slop between the steering post and the bearing that holds it vertically? the slop seems a bit excessive imo. any advice?
11-10-2008, 12:17 PM
#7821
As long as we're asking questions, I'm having a helluva time keeping my lipo in place.
Yes I know, I shouldn't be hitting things but I'm a noob and I do bump the pipes on occasion.
The battery will either move outwards pushing the front fender out or it will shift inwards, rubbing the belt and putting excess tension on it.
I'm using the intellect 3800 packs which have the "bumps" on the bottom. They aren't wide enough for one thing so the pack can slide left/right about a 1/4 inch. I'm using the stock hold-down strap and screws. Is there a solid alternative or method to keep the battery in place? I don't expect it to stay put if I really clock something hard, but I'd like it to stay put with a small or moderate bump.
Yes I know, I shouldn't be hitting things but I'm a noob and I do bump the pipes on occasion.
The battery will either move outwards pushing the front fender out or it will shift inwards, rubbing the belt and putting excess tension on it.
I'm using the intellect 3800 packs which have the "bumps" on the bottom. They aren't wide enough for one thing so the pack can slide left/right about a 1/4 inch. I'm using the stock hold-down strap and screws. Is there a solid alternative or method to keep the battery in place? I don't expect it to stay put if I really clock something hard, but I'd like it to stay put with a small or moderate bump.
11-10-2008, 12:22 PM
#7822
The 2 options that come to mind are :straping tape instead of the stock hold down........or shoegoo your battery hold down strap to the top of your battery.
As long as we're asking questions, I'm having a helluva time keeping my lipo in place.
Yes I know, I shouldn't be hitting things but I'm a noob and I do bump the pipes on occasion.
The battery will either move outwards pushing the front fender out or it will shift inwards, rubbing the belt and putting excess tension on it.
I'm using the intellect 3800 packs which have the "bumps" on the bottom. They aren't wide enough for one thing so the pack can slide left/right about a 1/4 inch. I'm using the stock hold-down strap and screws. Is there a solid alternative or method to keep the battery in place? I don't expect it to stay put if I really clock something hard, but I'd like it to stay put with a small or moderate bump.
Yes I know, I shouldn't be hitting things but I'm a noob and I do bump the pipes on occasion.
The battery will either move outwards pushing the front fender out or it will shift inwards, rubbing the belt and putting excess tension on it.
I'm using the intellect 3800 packs which have the "bumps" on the bottom. They aren't wide enough for one thing so the pack can slide left/right about a 1/4 inch. I'm using the stock hold-down strap and screws. Is there a solid alternative or method to keep the battery in place? I don't expect it to stay put if I really clock something hard, but I'd like it to stay put with a small or moderate bump.
11-10-2008, 12:23 PM
#7823
New spool, so no damage of any sort. Is there a batch of pin cushions that are more brittle than others, the ones I have are a very shiney black plastic, not a dull black.
11-10-2008, 12:24 PM
#7824
As long as we're asking questions, I'm having a helluva time keeping my lipo in place.
Yes I know, I shouldn't be hitting things but I'm a noob and I do bump the pipes on occasion.
The battery will either move outwards pushing the front fender out or it will shift inwards, rubbing the belt and putting excess tension on it.
I'm using the intellect 3800 packs which have the "bumps" on the bottom. They aren't wide enough for one thing so the pack can slide left/right about a 1/4 inch. I'm using the stock hold-down strap and screws. Is there a solid alternative or method to keep the battery in place? I don't expect it to stay put if I really clock something hard, but I'd like it to stay put with a small or moderate bump.
Yes I know, I shouldn't be hitting things but I'm a noob and I do bump the pipes on occasion.
The battery will either move outwards pushing the front fender out or it will shift inwards, rubbing the belt and putting excess tension on it.
I'm using the intellect 3800 packs which have the "bumps" on the bottom. They aren't wide enough for one thing so the pack can slide left/right about a 1/4 inch. I'm using the stock hold-down strap and screws. Is there a solid alternative or method to keep the battery in place? I don't expect it to stay put if I really clock something hard, but I'd like it to stay put with a small or moderate bump.
11-10-2008, 12:24 PM
#7825
Tech Regular
I've had the same problem, and got some tips from Rick Howart and Joel Myrberg....
Basically, its best if you can run the 'slipper spool' rather than the solid axle, which then allows a bit of give and protects the blades better.
Alternatively I have found the following - the blades are much less prone to breaking if you don't have any spacers on your lower wishbone mounts, ie run them bolted straight to the bulkhead with no 1/1.5/2 degree spacers.
Something I have tried this week which also seems to work well is using the blades from the Xray 008 (I know, its terrible) - if I'm honest I ended up doing this only as I broke one, had no spares, and the shop only had these.
Hope that helps
Oli
11-10-2008, 12:34 PM
#7826
Hi
I've had the same problem, and got some tips from Rick Howart and Joel Myrberg....
Basically, its best if you can run the 'slipper spool' rather than the solid axle, which then allows a bit of give and protects the blades better.
Alternatively I have found the following - the blades are much less prone to breaking if you don't have any spacers on your lower wishbone mounts, ie run them bolted straight to the bulkhead with no 1/1.5/2 degree spacers.
Something I have tried this week which also seems to work well is using the blades from the Xray 008 (I know, its terrible) - if I'm honest I ended up doing this only as I broke one, had no spares, and the shop only had these.
Hope that helps
Oli
I've had the same problem, and got some tips from Rick Howart and Joel Myrberg....
Basically, its best if you can run the 'slipper spool' rather than the solid axle, which then allows a bit of give and protects the blades better.
Alternatively I have found the following - the blades are much less prone to breaking if you don't have any spacers on your lower wishbone mounts, ie run them bolted straight to the bulkhead with no 1/1.5/2 degree spacers.
Something I have tried this week which also seems to work well is using the blades from the Xray 008 (I know, its terrible) - if I'm honest I ended up doing this only as I broke one, had no spares, and the shop only had these.
Hope that helps
Oli
11-10-2008, 12:36 PM
#7827
As long as we're asking questions, I'm having a helluva time keeping my lipo in place.
Yes I know, I shouldn't be hitting things but I'm a noob and I do bump the pipes on occasion.
The battery will either move outwards pushing the front fender out or it will shift inwards, rubbing the belt and putting excess tension on it.
I'm using the intellect 3800 packs which have the "bumps" on the bottom. They aren't wide enough for one thing so the pack can slide left/right about a 1/4 inch. I'm using the stock hold-down strap and screws. Is there a solid alternative or method to keep the battery in place? I don't expect it to stay put if I really clock something hard, but I'd like it to stay put with a small or moderate bump.
Yes I know, I shouldn't be hitting things but I'm a noob and I do bump the pipes on occasion.
The battery will either move outwards pushing the front fender out or it will shift inwards, rubbing the belt and putting excess tension on it.
I'm using the intellect 3800 packs which have the "bumps" on the bottom. They aren't wide enough for one thing so the pack can slide left/right about a 1/4 inch. I'm using the stock hold-down strap and screws. Is there a solid alternative or method to keep the battery in place? I don't expect it to stay put if I really clock something hard, but I'd like it to stay put with a small or moderate bump.
11-10-2008, 06:44 PM
#7828
Tech Addict
iTrader: (3)
As long as we're asking questions, I'm having a helluva time keeping my lipo in place.
Yes I know, I shouldn't be hitting things but I'm a noob and I do bump the pipes on occasion.
The battery will either move outwards pushing the front fender out or it will shift inwards, rubbing the belt and putting excess tension on it.
I'm using the intellect 3800 packs which have the "bumps" on the bottom. They aren't wide enough for one thing so the pack can slide left/right about a 1/4 inch. I'm using the stock hold-down strap and screws. Is there a solid alternative or method to keep the battery in place? I don't expect it to stay put if I really clock something hard, but I'd like it to stay put with a small or moderate bump.
Yes I know, I shouldn't be hitting things but I'm a noob and I do bump the pipes on occasion.
The battery will either move outwards pushing the front fender out or it will shift inwards, rubbing the belt and putting excess tension on it.
I'm using the intellect 3800 packs which have the "bumps" on the bottom. They aren't wide enough for one thing so the pack can slide left/right about a 1/4 inch. I'm using the stock hold-down strap and screws. Is there a solid alternative or method to keep the battery in place? I don't expect it to stay put if I really clock something hard, but I'd like it to stay put with a small or moderate bump.
This is what I am using with my LiPo battery - http://www.manutech.info/rcracinghom...gproducts.html - I need to add extra weight and the battery dosent move. Look for the "TC5 LiPo weight"
John Schoenauer
11-10-2008, 08:15 PM
#7829
Tech Addict
iTrader: (24)
ok, i feel really retarded for even asking this question.
building tc5r, now and car went together great except i saved the shocks for last.
the black seal or whatever that goes into the body is binding. am i supposed to force it, trim the four corners? never had a shock that didnt go smooth.
thanks for any help
building tc5r, now and car went together great except i saved the shocks for last.
the black seal or whatever that goes into the body is binding. am i supposed to force it, trim the four corners? never had a shock that didnt go smooth.
thanks for any help
