20LikesTeam Associated TC6 Thread
03-10-2012, 06:18 PM
#6151
Maybe I do have it backwards. Reflex springs feel more consistent to me so maybe I'm associating that with a linear spring rate? I don't have a spring tester, but an AE silver feels a bit stiffer the more compressed it becomes, as compared to a Reflex silver in my opinion.......
03-10-2012, 06:29 PM
#6152
Maybe I do have it backwards. Reflex springs feel more consistent to me so maybe I'm associating that with a linear spring rate? I don't have a spring tester, but an AE silver feels a bit stiffer the more compressed it becomes, as compared to a Reflex silver in my opinion.......
03-11-2012, 08:04 PM
#6153
Anyone experience any binding issues with the Associated gear diff?
I ran my TC6.1 for the first time today and when i originally built the diff it seemed to bind a little on the larger half of the diff casing that holds the gears. I thought it would break itself in but after running a couple packs the gear diff seemed way too tight even with the stock 40wt oil. The source of my binding is where the diff shim is sandwiched by the diff pin and outdrive. So when i got home tonight I tore it apart and ground down slightly the diff casing where the outdrive plugs into and voila..........bye bye binding
I ran my TC6.1 for the first time today and when i originally built the diff it seemed to bind a little on the larger half of the diff casing that holds the gears. I thought it would break itself in but after running a couple packs the gear diff seemed way too tight even with the stock 40wt oil. The source of my binding is where the diff shim is sandwiched by the diff pin and outdrive. So when i got home tonight I tore it apart and ground down slightly the diff casing where the outdrive plugs into and voila..........bye bye binding
03-11-2012, 08:29 PM
#6154
Eyelets and ballstuds
I stripped out a turnbuckle on an eyelet the other night and thought I'd go ahead and replace them all. Now they are incredibly tight . The steering now has a ton of bind, as doall the camber links at the joints. I'm hoping I can fix this without the dremel or x-acto knife. Any ideas out there?
03-11-2012, 08:32 PM
#6155
Well the manual says to lightly squeeze the eyelets with needle nose pliers.
When I built mine i noticed most of my eyelets were quite tight as well and doing this helped.
When I built mine i noticed most of my eyelets were quite tight as well and doing this helped.
03-11-2012, 08:41 PM
#6156
Make the search button your friend. 
This has been covered before... some options are to:
1. Squeeze them with pliers, as mentioned
2. Buy a 4.7mm ball reamer, they can be found on Hobbyking and the like for about two bucks
3. Make a reamer out of an old ballstud, score it with some side cutters and use lightly in your dremel
This has been covered before... some options are to:
1. Squeeze them with pliers, as mentioned
2. Buy a 4.7mm ball reamer, they can be found on Hobbyking and the like for about two bucks
3. Make a reamer out of an old ballstud, score it with some side cutters and use lightly in your dremel
03-11-2012, 11:38 PM
#6157
They are definitely more consistent. In my on track testing, the reflex ones feel more progressive (Ie, the car tends to roll more initially, especially with RSD's on the back). It makes sense to me, as the RSD 15.5 has 6 coils, to the AE silver's 5, so its always gonna feel more progressive. It may feel that way to you, because the AE silver is a good bit stiffer than a RSD 14.5 (silver) overall. the RSD 15.5 more compares in total rate to the AE silver, but the 15.5 is still softer initially.
Yokomo springs are initially much stiffer and they soften up as they compress. Our springs stay fairly consistent as they compress. However, our 15.5lb spring is the most progressive spring we have tested
It is stiff initially and becomes much softer as it compresses. I like using it in the rear of my TC on carpet and the front on asphalt.
03-12-2012, 03:10 AM
#6159
THE MYSTERIOUS CAM B.....
Has anyone ever tried.to use cam B on the front diff or rear or even both at the same time? Any advantages or disadvantages to using them?
03-12-2012, 07:52 AM
#6161
Excellent comment. Just crashed yesterday and broke mi Right Castor Block.
AND NOW WHAT?????
03-12-2012, 08:10 AM
#6162
If your running at the C, the last time I was there I was running 16.5's in the front, and 15.5's in the rear. I think I still have the setup sheet from when I was there, I can send you the whole thing if youd like
03-12-2012, 10:16 AM
#6163
This is what i noticed other people may want to step in and correct me if im wrong.
Jason
