20LikesTeam Associated TC6 Thread
04-27-2011, 05:59 AM
#2371
I have never seen so much slop in a touring car.
So I changed to a new arm and Chub, and its still sloppy.
The bores for the front arms are just too big for the hinge pin.
I might just need to drill a hole in the Chub and use a set screw to hold the hinge pin, hopefully it will get rid of the slop.
So I changed to a new arm and Chub, and its still sloppy.
The bores for the front arms are just too big for the hinge pin.
I might just need to drill a hole in the Chub and use a set screw to hold the hinge pin, hopefully it will get rid of the slop.
Last edited by VAzRACER; 04-27-2011 at 06:15 AM.
04-27-2011, 07:13 AM
#2372
Check the diameter of the hinge pins. I had the same issue and it turned out one of the outer hinge pins was smaller than the other. The correct one was 2.48mm and the other was 2.28mm. That was the fifth and final problem I found with the kit when building it. QC at ae must not exist. Lol.
04-27-2011, 07:19 AM
#2373
Check the diameter of the hinge pins. I had the same issue and it turned out one of the outer hinge pins was smaller than the other. The correct one was 2.48mm and the other was 2.28mm. That was the fifth and final problem I found with the kit when building it. QC at ae must not exist. Lol.
one hinge pin is thinner than the other, so I will need to order some new hinge pins now.
Thanks!
04-27-2011, 09:14 PM
#2376
Had a good long day out on Saturday at Four Seasons in Olympia. Traction was just coming up but the TC6 was holding very well considering conditions.
Only changes I made were steering bellcrank at 7B instead of 7A, Losi #57 shock pistons (3 hole), springs AE silver, silver, 60 wt oil in front and 40 in rear.
Nothing HPI on mine, the AE springs are fine IMO. If you look at the "Olly" setup which is similar those changes I listed were run by him as well.
Only changes I made were steering bellcrank at 7B instead of 7A, Losi #57 shock pistons (3 hole), springs AE silver, silver, 60 wt oil in front and 40 in rear.
Nothing HPI on mine, the AE springs are fine IMO. If you look at the "Olly" setup which is similar those changes I listed were run by him as well.
I will watch the weather and if it's decent Saturday I will be there, otherwise I'll go to Fantacy World on Sunday.
04-27-2011, 10:46 PM
#2378
Hi guys,
Just wondering if there are aluminium hubs available for the tc6?
Just wondering if there are aluminium hubs available for the tc6?
04-28-2011, 12:02 AM
#2379
Tech Regular
Check the diameter of the hinge pins. I had the same issue and it turned out one of the outer hinge pins was smaller than the other. The correct one was 2.48mm and the other was 2.28mm. That was the fifth and final problem I found with the kit when building it. QC at ae must not exist. Lol.
; but with all this talk of QC @ AE dropping the ball....I'm afraid to look in the box now
04-28-2011, 12:53 AM
#2381
04-29-2011, 08:23 AM
#2382
After going over the car after first full day out I noticed what others have mentioned. The arm mount blocks pivoted some and all 4 arms that started the day with zero slop, finished with more then I care for. Didn't hit much either so something needs to change there.
Considering building alum. arm mount blocks that have an outside set screw that would lock the pin. This would eliminate all pin slop and put an end to block pivot issue.
Anyone else found resolution to this? I suppose eliminating the shim washers would help some by increasing block seat contact. Another option is to find small serrated washers that bite in enough to eliminate pivot.
Considering building alum. arm mount blocks that have an outside set screw that would lock the pin. This would eliminate all pin slop and put an end to block pivot issue.
Anyone else found resolution to this? I suppose eliminating the shim washers would help some by increasing block seat contact. Another option is to find small serrated washers that bite in enough to eliminate pivot.
04-29-2011, 08:40 AM
#2383
After going over the car after first full day out I noticed what others have mentioned. The arm mount blocks pivoted some and all 4 arms that started the day with zero slop, finished with more then I care for. Didn't hit much either so something needs to change there.
Considering building alum. arm mount blocks that have an outside set screw that would lock the pin. This would eliminate all pin slop and put an end to block pivot issue.
Anyone else found resolution to this? I suppose eliminating the shim washers would help some by increasing block seat contact. Another option is to find small serrated washers that bite in enough to eliminate pivot.
Considering building alum. arm mount blocks that have an outside set screw that would lock the pin. This would eliminate all pin slop and put an end to block pivot issue.
Anyone else found resolution to this? I suppose eliminating the shim washers would help some by increasing block seat contact. Another option is to find small serrated washers that bite in enough to eliminate pivot.
04-29-2011, 08:50 AM
#2384
Your idea to drill out and extend is "on track", but I dont think there is enough wall thickness in the plastic pin block to hold the set screw reliably.
04-29-2011, 08:50 AM
#2385
Hmmmm, mounts that grab the hingepin with a grubscrew. That is a brilliant idea!