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Old 11-15-2010, 03:30 PM
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LOL...didn't see your post Agno.
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Originally Posted by Apex
Any build tips for the TCX? Also, is the box stock setup any good for low grip asphalt?
One build tip shows in the post that follows yours and that's replacing the servo saver with a stronger piece.
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Old 11-15-2010, 04:21 PM
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Thanks guys. I didn't like the feel of the stock servo saver and was looking for options.
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Originally Posted by Advil
Can anyone tell me what servo saver is in this picture?

My fault, thought you were asking what servo it might be. Looks like a Futaba BLS-551 if I had to guess.
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Originally Posted by san.
That's actually the Tamiya High Torque Servo Saver with a purple horn from 3Racing.

I have the same one.
Anyone happen to know the part number for the Tamiya Servo Saver?
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Originally Posted by eceer
Anyone happen to know the part number for the Tamiya Servo Saver?
High Torque Servo Saver

High Torque Single Horn Purple
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Old 11-16-2010, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by AGNO
Yes

Another photo

Where do you find that purple battery tape?
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Old 11-16-2010, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mdowney
Where do you find that purple battery tape?
I found it on the RC market, but unfortunately is not available now, hopefully it will be soon reassorted.
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Old 11-16-2010, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by olhipster1
Thanks for the info everyone much appreciated.

Ran my TCX this past weekend, the car is very good.
very stable throughout the track.
very easy to fix driving errors, cars reacts very quick to steering input.

Build quality is fantastic.

had a little problem with traction rolling so have to work that out but it was only on certain parts of the track.

Not sure if this has been answered but are there any Front Steel dog bones for the front, it's the only thing on the car I find myself checking over and over again.

For anyone running 17.5 Stock Non boosted, I found a gear combo of 100 spur with 52 pinion worked great,
had to take the motor mount brace off to keep the pinion from hitting
using a spur from 100 to 104 is probably the best option.
Was this with the standard kit setup?

What surface were you running on?

Rubber or foam?

Cheers
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Are the stock TCX shock shafts pretty smooth or are the titanium shock shafts the way to go? Same goes for the suspension shafts. Just seeing if I should upgrade them now while I am building or wait until I wear out the stock TCX parts.

What about shimming? Was much shimming needed on the suspension shafts or bearing areas?

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Originally Posted by Advil
Thanks guys. I didn't like the feel of the stock servo saver and was looking for options.
Tamiya has the black alum servo horn too
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Agno helped me find the purple battery tape. I thought I'd share since I'm sure a lot of you will want some of this bling. You have to order it from HK.

http://www.rc-mushroom.com/product_i...ducts_id=14826
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Originally Posted by AGNO
Yes

Another photo

Who makes that servo horn?
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