12LikesYokomo MR-4TC SD
04-18-2004, 06:57 AM
#7921
Originally posted by asimo
yo bud!
time for me to try a new shaft!
I'll get my list soon.
yo bud!
time for me to try a new shaft!
I'll get my list soon.
I will try and convince Hiroshi to get me one of the shafts to test, and his lightweight chassis too!
04-18-2004, 09:22 AM
#7922
Tech Master
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Originally posted by Cobra81li200
You must have another problem, never broke a gear on that car, never knew of anyone breaking them aswell. Make sure your spacers are in the right place (3 behind the central bevel gear, two on the left side of the one way diff).
You must have another problem, never broke a gear on that car, never knew of anyone breaking them aswell. Make sure your spacers are in the right place (3 behind the central bevel gear, two on the left side of the one way diff).
LOL Have seen quite a few gears broken on the SD. Not nearly as many as on the Tamiyas I've seen. Those guys buy bevel gears by the dozen!
04-18-2004, 09:30 AM
#7923
Tech Master
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Re: Drive shaft cups
Originally posted by Yokomo Aust
I seem to be going through a number of the plastic main drive shaft cups (Part number SD-501). On the last one i tried heat shrink but no luck. I dont have big crashes just stock racing stuff. Is there a way to make the plastic parts stronger or should i just buy the Aluminium Team Suzuki parts if i can find them. Is there any other companies that make these parts in Ti or Aluminium.
I seem to be going through a number of the plastic main drive shaft cups (Part number SD-501). On the last one i tried heat shrink but no luck. I dont have big crashes just stock racing stuff. Is there a way to make the plastic parts stronger or should i just buy the Aluminium Team Suzuki parts if i can find them. Is there any other companies that make these parts in Ti or Aluminium.
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04-18-2004, 09:55 AM
#7924
Originally posted by Cobra81li200
You must have another problem, never broke a gear on that car, never knew of anyone breaking them aswell. Make sure your spacers are in the right place (3 behind the central bevel gear, two on the left side of the one way diff).
You must have another problem, never broke a gear on that car, never knew of anyone breaking them aswell. Make sure your spacers are in the right place (3 behind the central bevel gear, two on the left side of the one way diff).
I tried about 3 different schim layouts when i last found out one who does'nt break any gears.
04-18-2004, 10:41 AM
#7925
Tech Fanatic
pops, did you guys figure out what was wrong with the car?
04-18-2004, 10:48 AM
#7926
Tech Master
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Originally posted by James Nguyen
pops, did you guys figure out what was wrong with the car?
pops, did you guys figure out what was wrong with the car?
04-18-2004, 12:34 PM
#7927
Registered User
Why do people run the tub chassi at so cal and not the all carbon fiber ??
04-18-2004, 10:08 PM
#7929
Broken drive cups
Thanks for all the advice. I will try putting the o-ring in the front. I hope it makes a difference. As a last resort i will buy some Alloy ones and hope the problem does not move to the Bevel gear.
Some of the guys at the trace put a small metal sleeve over them.
Some of the guys at the trace put a small metal sleeve over them.
04-19-2004, 12:54 AM
#7930
Hi friends. Greetings from Malta.
Can't say I've had any problem with either centre shaft cups or diff gears with my SDs, even running 8 turn motors and spools.
The only time I blew a front diff gear was when I tried removing a couple of shims to reduce friction. However since I have been running stock shims I haven't had a problem.
I know people that have had problems with TC3 cups too, though again we have never had any such problems with my son's car that is now in it's 5th year of racing and winning.
An easy solution however is to slide a length of shrink tubing over it, possible double it too. I'm sure that should solve the problem. I do that with the outdrive part of the spools, both on the TC3 and the SD, but more to keep the blades located than for any other reason.
Regards
Joe from sunny Malta.
Can't say I've had any problem with either centre shaft cups or diff gears with my SDs, even running 8 turn motors and spools.
The only time I blew a front diff gear was when I tried removing a couple of shims to reduce friction. However since I have been running stock shims I haven't had a problem.
I know people that have had problems with TC3 cups too, though again we have never had any such problems with my son's car that is now in it's 5th year of racing and winning.
An easy solution however is to slide a length of shrink tubing over it, possible double it too. I'm sure that should solve the problem. I do that with the outdrive part of the spools, both on the TC3 and the SD, but more to keep the blades located than for any other reason.
Regards
Joe from sunny Malta.
04-19-2004, 04:05 AM
#7931
It has to be said, heat shrink is very good at holding things in place. I use it to prevent CVD pins parting company too, both on and offroad!
04-19-2004, 06:03 AM
#7932
Tech Master
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Parts compatibility MR-4TC SD to MR4-TC SP
My younger brother wants to race TC, but doesn't have a lot of cash to spend on a new kit. Besides, because of his work schedule he can't race on a regular basis.
So, we got him a used radio, batteries, and charger. I also gave him my old MR-4TC SP. And all is working well.
At his first race on Saturday, he was doing pretty good for a beginner, until he broke a hub carrier and steering block in the second Qualifier. That put him out of the race for the remainder of the day.
The problem I'm having is finding replacement parts (especially the ones that break) for the MR-4TC SP. Do any of you guys know if the suspension parts (arms, hubs, and steering blocks) for the MR-4TC SD are compatible with the SP?
It seems a waste to have to stop using a decent chassis like the SP for a lack of parts.
So, we got him a used radio, batteries, and charger. I also gave him my old MR-4TC SP. And all is working well.
At his first race on Saturday, he was doing pretty good for a beginner, until he broke a hub carrier and steering block in the second Qualifier. That put him out of the race for the remainder of the day.
The problem I'm having is finding replacement parts (especially the ones that break) for the MR-4TC SP. Do any of you guys know if the suspension parts (arms, hubs, and steering blocks) for the MR-4TC SD are compatible with the SP?
It seems a waste to have to stop using a decent chassis like the SP for a lack of parts.
04-19-2004, 06:10 AM
#7933
Geppetto. Greetings from Malta.
Whilst all the parts you mention are slightly different on the SD, they will still actually fit on the Special, and vice versa.
In fact I presently use Special front hubs and C hubs on my SD.
Good luck.
Joe from sunny Malta.
Whilst all the parts you mention are slightly different on the SD, they will still actually fit on the Special, and vice versa.
In fact I presently use Special front hubs and C hubs on my SD.
Good luck.
Joe from sunny Malta.
04-19-2004, 06:23 AM
#7934
Re: Parts compatibility MR-4TC SD to MR4-TC SP
Originally posted by Geppetto
My younger brother wants to race TC, but doesn't have a lot of cash to spend on a new kit. Besides, because of his work schedule he can't race on a regular basis.
So, we got him a used radio, batteries, and charger. I also gave him my old MR-4TC SP. And all is working well.
At his first race on Saturday, he was doing pretty good for a beginner, until he broke a hub carrier and steering block in the second Qualifier. That put him out of the race for the remainder of the day.
The problem I'm having is finding replacement parts (especially the ones that break) for the MR-4TC SP. Do any of you guys know if the suspension parts (arms, hubs, and steering blocks) for the MR-4TC SD are compatible with the SP?
It seems a waste to have to stop using a decent chassis like the SP for a lack of parts.
My younger brother wants to race TC, but doesn't have a lot of cash to spend on a new kit. Besides, because of his work schedule he can't race on a regular basis.
So, we got him a used radio, batteries, and charger. I also gave him my old MR-4TC SP. And all is working well.
At his first race on Saturday, he was doing pretty good for a beginner, until he broke a hub carrier and steering block in the second Qualifier. That put him out of the race for the remainder of the day.
The problem I'm having is finding replacement parts (especially the ones that break) for the MR-4TC SP. Do any of you guys know if the suspension parts (arms, hubs, and steering blocks) for the MR-4TC SD are compatible with the SP?
It seems a waste to have to stop using a decent chassis like the SP for a lack of parts.
04-19-2004, 07:36 AM
#7935
Tech Master
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John & Matt: Thanks guys!!! I was really worried whether or not I'd be able to find parts before this weekend's racing. I didn't want my brother to become discouraged so early on because of broken parts.
I checked the Yokomo USA web site, and it looks like they have many of the parts in stock.
However, knowing that my SD parts will work on the SP is even better. Between my brother and I, we will only have to keep extras of parts that are common to both his SP and my SD. That will save us a lot of frustration.
While he's learning to drive, I'll stock up on arms, hub, and steering blocks!
I checked the Yokomo USA web site, and it looks like they have many of the parts in stock.
However, knowing that my SD parts will work on the SP is even better. Between my brother and I, we will only have to keep extras of parts that are common to both his SP and my SD. That will save us a lot of frustration.
While he's learning to drive, I'll stock up on arms, hub, and steering blocks!