T.O.P. Racing "Photon" 1/10 EP Touring Car
#2896
Josh Cyrul stated a page or so ago that the Photon motor was 2.5mm inboard from the XRAY T2 - so their 3mm shift on the T3 gives them a whopping 0.5mm advantage!
The Photon does not suffer any layout disadvantages compared to its rivals.
The car is also very durable, very few reports of any parts breaking, steering crank breakages are solved with a servo saver (which I always run anyway - Tamiya Hi-Torque in my case). The only thing to watch for is careful threadlocking on assembly, so many adjustments means a lot of parts, and if any of them come loose then its race over.
The Photon does not suffer any layout disadvantages compared to its rivals.
The car is also very durable, very few reports of any parts breaking, steering crank breakages are solved with a servo saver (which I always run anyway - Tamiya Hi-Torque in my case). The only thing to watch for is careful threadlocking on assembly, so many adjustments means a lot of parts, and if any of them come loose then its race over.
#2897
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Thanks for the info!
I was reading through the manual, and noticed a lot of innovative designs implemented for ease of maintenance. The steering did kind of worry me, with the absence of a servo saver. You guys use the Kimbrough mediums?
Seems like making the motor as centered as possible is a trend with the new kits coming out (T3, 416X). Where does the Photon place in this respect?
I guess those top deck screws are also on my list.
I was reading through the manual, and noticed a lot of innovative designs implemented for ease of maintenance. The steering did kind of worry me, with the absence of a servo saver. You guys use the Kimbrough mediums?
Seems like making the motor as centered as possible is a trend with the new kits coming out (T3, 416X). Where does the Photon place in this respect?
I guess those top deck screws are also on my list.
#2898
I have managed to break two hinge pins in separate incidents, but nothing else broke either time... the suspension arms and related hardware are incredibly tough.
#2899
Usually, I adjust my downstop screw first according to set up sheet or running condition, then I add 1 to 2mm from total length from shock tower hole to shock mount hole at suspension arm.
#2900
question about the photon
hiya guys,
i'm keen to get a photon and am wondering if there are options for centre one way and front one-way?
we run rubber on asphalt here in Singapore and i seem to like the feel of one-ways a lot better...
shalom and God bless
-alexander
i'm keen to get a photon and am wondering if there are options for centre one way and front one-way?
we run rubber on asphalt here in Singapore and i seem to like the feel of one-ways a lot better...
shalom and God bless
-alexander
#2903
A front one-way has just been released. #PO-PDT007RD.
#2904
We have been running the Low friction belts on our Foam photons in 13.5. they seem to hold up great, not running a belt tensioner, and with 15 or 20 packs through them they are fine. Been told by Michale that they may not enjoy 10.5 or mod.....
they are more flexible, and do reduce the resistance, plus they look kind of cool.
they are more flexible, and do reduce the resistance, plus they look kind of cool.
#2906
#2909
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I'll call Zach to get a couple.
Q are you going to carbondale this coming weekend? Let me know for sure. If so I'll make the trip down. I also have another racer that'll most likely come down. Only problem is we only have 13.5's for our rubber sedans.
#2910
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Anyone have a problem with getting equal toe in on the rear of the car.
One side of mine is a 1/2 of a degree less than the other. 2.5 right and 3.0 left. This is on my HUDY setup station. I've double checked the shims and all the suspension components and it appears to be exactly the same left and right. I'm not sure if it's in the car or maybe,... just maybe my setup station.
One side of mine is a 1/2 of a degree less than the other. 2.5 right and 3.0 left. This is on my HUDY setup station. I've double checked the shims and all the suspension components and it appears to be exactly the same left and right. I'm not sure if it's in the car or maybe,... just maybe my setup station.