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12-21-2008, 05:13 PM

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Also check to make sure the ballstuds are not too tight, that would stress the plastic.

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thanks sherwin other than that ive been workin on getting smoother i kept breaking rear hubs but i moved the camber link to the whole further out on the wheel so the force is more up and down instead of the whole closest to the bulkhead thats where i had it when they kept breaking

12-21-2008, 05:25 PM

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Also check to make sure the ballstuds are not too tight, that would stress the plastic.

ok thanks u racing on the 28th

12-21-2008, 05:28 PM

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Not sure right now.

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ok thanks u racing on the 28th

12-21-2008, 06:22 PM

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hey everyone. we just got 2 itf chassis at my hobby shop. i went to put one on my car and i noticed that i couldnt tighten my bulkheads. upon further inspection i found that the chassis is countersunk two deep and the countersunk part of the screw sticks above the chassis. both chassis are this way. has anyone else had this problem? maybe josh or rick can shed some light. are they just defective maybe? thanx alot

I had to use a shorter screw on the center steering post but that was the only problem I had when I switched over.

12-21-2008, 07:08 PM

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thanx mikel33. i think these chassis were drilled wrong

12-22-2008, 07:51 AM

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I'll be using a Novak 13.5/GTB system with 56mm foams (and once those wear out, 63mm foams), and 3700 Nimh batts on a 72' x 32' carpet track. I've been told a 78 spur and a 33 pinion should work, right? I also run on asphalt at Lazer Speedway in adrian, www.lazerspeedway.com , so what spur/pinion should I use there? Thanks
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12-22-2008, 11:50 AM

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Is anyone running their TC5 on carpeted oval??? I am running a TC5 with a 13.5 and a Orion 3800 Lipo. I am looking for a basic set up for on the oval. It is a midsized track with med-high bite carpet. ANY help would be great.

12-22-2008, 11:52 AM

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Try posting here. They run oval like once a month or so and some guys might be able to help you.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/wisconsi...trackside.html

12-22-2008, 03:06 PM

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I also run on asphalt at Lazer Speedway in adrian, www.lazerspeedway.com , so what spur/pinion should I use there? Thanks
Drew

It will depend on the layout Drew..... I'll know more as it gets closer to opening day, the first layout is going to have lots of turns and short straits.

12-22-2008, 04:31 PM

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You are not alone... I just bought a lower ITF chassis and installed it and the bulkheads wonder on the chassis and do not fully tighten up to the chassis.. I even tried shorter screws???

12-22-2008, 05:24 PM

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I just got the ITF chassis I didnt have any trouble with it at all?

12-22-2008, 05:48 PM

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I can see the problem.. My bulkheads and steering shaft need to be counter sunk as suggested above. The taper part of the screw head sticks out past the chassis..

Maybe the newer/later production TC5 kits aluminum pieces are counter sunk.

12-22-2008, 06:30 PM

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sounds like some are having problems and some are not. maybe i will give associated a call

12-22-2008, 06:38 PM

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I would be interested to hear what Associated has to say.

I am possitive it is an issuse with the bulkheads and not the chassis.. I can see how the motor mount is counter sunk and the bulkheads are not. Maybe they missed this step in manufacturing.

12-22-2008, 06:56 PM

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i will let you know