9LikesT.O.P. Racing "Photon" 1/10 EP Touring Car
04-07-2011, 06:29 AM
#7366
Yup, I read somewhere that ALL spur gears are not completely round, so I either do it the aforementioned way. Or, and this ALWAYS WORKS for any pitch gear, take one tooth bigger-snug it up all the way, tighten motor. Then take that pinion off and put on 1 tooth smaller---perfect mesh every single time.
04-08-2011, 06:41 PM
#7369
Couple of questions.
I've heard that the Tamiya 417 rear shock tower will work on the photon, is this true.
Is everyone running the 46 bones in the front and the 44.5 in the rear? If not can u explain the benefits of running different length bones.
I've heard that the Tamiya 417 rear shock tower will work on the photon, is this true.
Is everyone running the 46 bones in the front and the 44.5 in the rear? If not can u explain the benefits of running different length bones.
04-11-2011, 07:10 PM
#7370
Besides Amain, is there anywhere else I can get a gear diff from? Would like to have it by the weekend, not sure if Amain will get it to me in time on the east coast.
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
04-11-2011, 07:24 PM
#7371
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I have gotten stuff fast from them. (3 days and they are in CA and I am in Chicago.)
04-11-2011, 07:38 PM
#7372
Wrong. The correct statement would be -all MOLDED spur gears aren't perfectly round-
Machined gears like PRS and Xray spurs are within acceptable tolerances of being perfectly round.
Also keep in mind you can have a slightly bent layshaft, motor shaft, or pinion gear that isn't cut dead center. Some pinions out there are very cheaply made....
BTW- not bustin your ballz, just sharing a little knowledge and havin fun.
Machined gears like PRS and Xray spurs are within acceptable tolerances of being perfectly round.
Also keep in mind you can have a slightly bent layshaft, motor shaft, or pinion gear that isn't cut dead center. Some pinions out there are very cheaply made....
BTW- not bustin your ballz, just sharing a little knowledge and havin fun.
04-12-2011, 12:48 AM
#7373
04-12-2011, 05:59 AM
#7374
Wrong. The correct statement would be -all MOLDED spur gears aren't perfectly round-
Machined gears like PRS and Xray spurs are within acceptable tolerances of being perfectly round.
Also keep in mind you can have a slightly bent layshaft, motor shaft, or pinion gear that isn't cut dead center. Some pinions out there are very cheaply made....
BTW- not bustin your ballz, just sharing a little knowledge and havin fun.
Machined gears like PRS and Xray spurs are within acceptable tolerances of being perfectly round.
Also keep in mind you can have a slightly bent layshaft, motor shaft, or pinion gear that isn't cut dead center. Some pinions out there are very cheaply made....
BTW- not bustin your ballz, just sharing a little knowledge and havin fun.
04-12-2011, 05:18 PM
#7375
Pretty close to purchasing this car. Wanted to know if its still relevant meaning will a Photon 2 be out soon and two what extra parts do I need to buy? I've seen a bunch of interesting set-ups for the car and I'm turning to the RC people for a little help.
04-12-2011, 05:25 PM
#7376
There have been a bunch of changes to the Photon since its introduction in summer 2009 -- but as far as I know there isn't anything major coming. The nice thing about TOP is that they don't wait for their '10 or '11 car to bring changes/upgrades. The changes come along whenever they are available.
04-12-2011, 05:27 PM
#7377
