2LikesTamiya TRF415
08-30-2004, 04:15 AM
#3481
guys, I´m back again from the German Touring Nationals. Arrived early this morning at my home after a long drive. So I´m just very tired and glad I don´t have go to work today.
I have a lot of pictures but first they need to size down for posting. Also there are a some interesting informations on the TRF 415 cars as for the whole race. I will do a report on this event later in a different thread.
I have a lot of pictures but first they need to size down for posting. Also there are a some interesting informations on the TRF 415 cars as for the whole race. I will do a report on this event later in a different thread.
08-30-2004, 04:20 AM
#3482
Re: Shock lengths.
Originally posted by markp27
Could someone let me know what the lengths of the shocks should be?
The rear shocks are causing me some trouble - I screwed on the lower ball joints so that the fully extended shock length was 61mm, but now I can't achieve a droop less than 4mm
And when I set the ride height to 5mm, the pre-tention ring is virtually all the way at the top of the shock body.
On my EVO III my shocks are also 61mm and I have no such problems.
Any suggestions?
Could someone let me know what the lengths of the shocks should be?
The rear shocks are causing me some trouble - I screwed on the lower ball joints so that the fully extended shock length was 61mm, but now I can't achieve a droop less than 4mm
And when I set the ride height to 5mm, the pre-tention ring is virtually all the way at the top of the shock body.On my EVO III my shocks are also 61mm and I have no such problems.
Any suggestions?
Marc
About all of the German TRF drivers are using a shock length of 62mm. This is shock length overall.
08-30-2004, 04:40 AM
#3483
Tech Adept
Lightweight Suspension set
Does anybody know of any shops or sites which still have the conversion sets?
08-30-2004, 04:44 AM
#3484
Tech Regular
08-30-2004, 08:48 AM
#3485
Rear belt
Hi,
Can I use a 415 rear belt on a 414M? Thanks...
Can I use a 415 rear belt on a 414M? Thanks...
08-30-2004, 08:56 AM
#3486
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Originally posted by V12
guys, I´m back again from the German Touring Nationals. Arrived early this morning at my home after a long drive. So I´m just very tired and glad I don´t have go to work today.
I have a lot of pictures but first they need to size down for posting. Also there are a some interesting informations on the TRF 415 cars as for the whole race. I will do a report on this event later in a different thread.
guys, I´m back again from the German Touring Nationals. Arrived early this morning at my home after a long drive. So I´m just very tired and glad I don´t have go to work today.
I have a lot of pictures but first they need to size down for posting. Also there are a some interesting informations on the TRF 415 cars as for the whole race. I will do a report on this event later in a different thread.
08-30-2004, 08:59 AM
#3487
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What are you guys doing about running foam tires since I think anything over 24mm hits the ballends in at least the front of the car?
08-30-2004, 10:00 AM
#3489
Originally posted by wyd
What are you guys doing about running foam tires since I think anything over 24mm hits the ballends in at least the front of the car?
What are you guys doing about running foam tires since I think anything over 24mm hits the ballends in at least the front of the car?
I just purchased the Tamiya 6mm alum. clamp wheel hub (part number: 53569). This should solve the problem with very little to no rubbing at all. Either buy these wheel hexes or use more spacers. Or you can just live with the rubbing. After one pack there should be no more interference.
08-30-2004, 10:30 AM
#3490
Re: Re: Shock lengths.
Originally posted by V12
Just reading the postings since I left for the Nationals.
Marc
About all of the German TRF drivers are using a shock length of 62mm. This is shock length overall.
Just reading the postings since I left for the Nationals.
Marc
About all of the German TRF drivers are using a shock length of 62mm. This is shock length overall.
08-30-2004, 10:35 AM
#3491
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Originally posted by Difuser
JDM-Dave is there any better clearance on the Pro 4 knuckle vs the lt wt knuckle. Looking for more room for foam tires.
Wyd-A heads up Jason has a 415 of mine back there for proto work also.
JDM-Dave is there any better clearance on the Pro 4 knuckle vs the lt wt knuckle. Looking for more room for foam tires.
Wyd-A heads up Jason has a 415 of mine back there for proto work also.
08-30-2004, 10:37 AM
#3492
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Originally posted by koabich
I noticed this as well and ran my first pack with the car on a stand. This pre-wore the ball cups so I wouldn't get any unnecessary resistance on the track. I also had the wheel spacers that came with the kit installed. This wore the ball cups down quite a bit bit didn't seem to cause realibility problems. The ball cups never popped off or failed in any way after six packs on the track. After this day on the track I did also notice some rubbing on the rear sway bar link and on the mounts on the ends of the shock shaft.
I just purchased the Tamiya 6mm alum. clamp wheel hub (part number: 53569). This should solve the problem with very little to no rubbing at all. Either buy these wheel hexes or use more spacers. Or you can just live with the rubbing. After one pack there should be no more interference.
I noticed this as well and ran my first pack with the car on a stand. This pre-wore the ball cups so I wouldn't get any unnecessary resistance on the track. I also had the wheel spacers that came with the kit installed. This wore the ball cups down quite a bit bit didn't seem to cause realibility problems. The ball cups never popped off or failed in any way after six packs on the track. After this day on the track I did also notice some rubbing on the rear sway bar link and on the mounts on the ends of the shock shaft.
I just purchased the Tamiya 6mm alum. clamp wheel hub (part number: 53569). This should solve the problem with very little to no rubbing at all. Either buy these wheel hexes or use more spacers. Or you can just live with the rubbing. After one pack there should be no more interference.
08-30-2004, 11:17 AM
#3493
Re: Re: Shock lengths.
Originally posted by V12
Just reading the postings since I left for the Nationals.
Marc
About all of the German TRF drivers are using a shock length of 62mm. This is shock length overall.
Just reading the postings since I left for the Nationals.
Marc
About all of the German TRF drivers are using a shock length of 62mm. This is shock length overall.
08-30-2004, 12:10 PM
#3494
Re: Re: Re: Shock lengths.
Originally posted by Hugo
Is this lenght for the front and rear shocks???
Is this lenght for the front and rear shocks???
08-30-2004, 01:16 PM
#3495
Ball Cups
Originally posted by koabich
I noticed this as well and ran my first pack with the car on a stand. This pre-wore the ball cups so I wouldn't get any unnecessary resistance on the track. I also had the wheel spacers that came with the kit installed. This wore the ball cups down quite a bit bit didn't seem to cause realibility problems. The ball cups never popped off or failed in any way after six packs on the track. After this day on the track I did also notice some rubbing on the rear sway bar link and on the mounts on the ends of the shock shaft.
I just purchased the Tamiya 6mm alum. clamp wheel hub (part number: 53569). This should solve the problem with very little to no rubbing at all. Either buy these wheel hexes or use more spacers. Or you can just live with the rubbing. After one pack there should be no more interference.
I noticed this as well and ran my first pack with the car on a stand. This pre-wore the ball cups so I wouldn't get any unnecessary resistance on the track. I also had the wheel spacers that came with the kit installed. This wore the ball cups down quite a bit bit didn't seem to cause realibility problems. The ball cups never popped off or failed in any way after six packs on the track. After this day on the track I did also notice some rubbing on the rear sway bar link and on the mounts on the ends of the shock shaft.
I just purchased the Tamiya 6mm alum. clamp wheel hub (part number: 53569). This should solve the problem with very little to no rubbing at all. Either buy these wheel hexes or use more spacers. Or you can just live with the rubbing. After one pack there should be no more interference.
From what I remember with a 6mm hex and a 28mm wheel the ball cup is still subjected to rubbing.
I now cut all foamies down to 24mm and have not noticed any significant loss of performance, plus I still have round ball cups.BTY do the 6mm hexes only come in silver?
Last edited by blewer; 08-30-2004 at 01:42 PM.
