3LikesTamiya TRF415
02-05-2005, 09:47 PM
#6991
Originally posted by rtypec
Car's getting better but there are a few things that I'm going to try. But for now and since the car was clean at the time, I would like to share some pics with you guys...
Car's getting better but there are a few things that I'm going to try. But for now and since the car was clean at the time, I would like to share some pics with you guys...
What car did you snatch those out of and why?
Well, I finally got my MSworlds and world parts. When I have a chance to put it together I'll be smooshing beetles with you guys on Saturdays soon.
02-06-2005, 08:48 AM
#6993
Tech Apprentice
This is my first belt driven car. I run 19turn and I keep breaking the rear belt and worst is that every time I replace them I also have to replace the aluminum pulley cuz its also out of shape because of the rear belt eating it up. This breakage happens to me in like every 20 runs and its really expensive and frustrating. If it werent for the good handling and stability of this car I would have sold this kit a long time ago. Funny thing is that I've never broken the front belt.
Any tip to minimize this problem would be great help.
Any tip to minimize this problem would be great help.
02-06-2005, 09:03 AM
#6994
is there a difference in driving techniques between a belt and a shaft car?
i would prefer to let off the throttle and roll the car around the corners.
when i drive car with a belt, it tends to slow down around the corners. where as a shaft car, it will roll around the corners abit better.
is there anything i can do to the belt car to make driving easier?
Thanks!
i would prefer to let off the throttle and roll the car around the corners.
when i drive car with a belt, it tends to slow down around the corners. where as a shaft car, it will roll around the corners abit better.
is there anything i can do to the belt car to make driving easier?
Thanks!
02-06-2005, 09:14 AM
#6995
Rear Belt
Originally posted by PMR
This is my first belt driven car. I run 19turn and I keep breaking the rear belt and worst is that every time I replace them I also have to replace the aluminum pulley cuz its also out of shape because of the rear belt eating it up. This breakage happens to me in like every 20 runs and its really expensive and frustrating. If it werent for the good handling and stability of this car I would have sold this kit a long time ago. Funny thing is that I've never broken the front belt.
Any tip to minimize this problem would be great help.
This is my first belt driven car. I run 19turn and I keep breaking the rear belt and worst is that every time I replace them I also have to replace the aluminum pulley cuz its also out of shape because of the rear belt eating it up. This breakage happens to me in like every 20 runs and its really expensive and frustrating. If it werent for the good handling and stability of this car I would have sold this kit a long time ago. Funny thing is that I've never broken the front belt.
Any tip to minimize this problem would be great help.
02-06-2005, 09:29 AM
#6996
That sounds funny. I have never had that problem of breaking the rear belt. I have run it supper tight to supper loose. I would make sure the pulley is lined up correctly with the belt. The belt could be running over the side of it or something causing it to break!
02-06-2005, 09:57 AM
#6997
Originally posted by trf415ms
How did the narrow testing go Randy? Have you made any revisions to your previously posted So Cal set up. I found it to be a good set up. Still have on power push but the rear of the car is still planted. Any suggestions?? What does shortening the rear camber links and lifting them up on the inner/outer positions do?
How did the narrow testing go Randy? Have you made any revisions to your previously posted So Cal set up. I found it to be a good set up. Still have on power push but the rear of the car is still planted. Any suggestions?? What does shortening the rear camber links and lifting them up on the inner/outer positions do?
The car could rip out some fast laps, Greg Hodapp and I were the only people putting up high 10 second laptimes, but unfortunately the car was way different than before, and a little unpredictable (could be it was the 3'rd raceday without maintenence and my diff was shot as well as some gritty bearings) but I hit 3 or 4 dots in the main which set me back to 3'rd place. When I concentrated on driving the lines, I was able to keep the pressure on people and force them into mistakes, and just cruised through positions easilly. I'll make a couple more changes (one non-legal TCS modification
) and take it out next Tuesday when all the pros return from Snowbirds.
02-06-2005, 02:15 PM
#7001
Do you guys prefer the standard 415 or the MS?
02-06-2005, 02:24 PM
#7002
which car?
Can anybody confirm which car the team were using at the gp world cup?
I know everybody expected it to be the old car but the reports say it was the ms.
Does antbody know for sure?
Tryhard, I take it you gave Ashby a miss today due to rubbish weather?
I know everybody expected it to be the old car but the reports say it was the ms.
Does antbody know for sure?
Tryhard, I take it you gave Ashby a miss today due to rubbish weather?
02-06-2005, 03:48 PM
#7004
Re: which car?
Originally posted by pookat
Can anybody confirm which car the team were using at the gp world cup?
I know everybody expected it to be the old car but the reports say it was the ms.
Does antbody know for sure?
Tryhard, I take it you gave Ashby a miss today due to rubbish weather?
Can anybody confirm which car the team were using at the gp world cup?
I know everybody expected it to be the old car but the reports say it was the ms.
Does antbody know for sure?
Tryhard, I take it you gave Ashby a miss today due to rubbish weather?
02-06-2005, 04:01 PM
#7005
Re: tcs
Originally posted by Customworksking
anyone going to Trackside this month for thr tcs race ?
anyone going to Trackside this month for thr tcs race ?
Do you guys prefer the standard 415 or the MS?