Team Associated TC6 Thread
#6406
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Hey guys, I'm currently running this motor: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ess-Motor-175T.
Other than adjustable timing can one 17.5T motor be faster than another?
Why is this one so cheap compared to other stock 17.5T motors without adjustable timing?
I run this motor and feel its alittle slow compared to alot of guys I race with, even with boost set to max on my RSpro.
I'm running a FDR of 4.93 and getting temps around 140F after 5 min runs.
Using a turnigy 2s battery 5000mah at 30-40C.
Any suggestions on a quality 17.5T motor...with timing?
I know driving has most to do with lap times, but I'm interested in knowing how to judge a good 17.5T motor, for mod racing of course.
Other than adjustable timing can one 17.5T motor be faster than another?
Why is this one so cheap compared to other stock 17.5T motors without adjustable timing?
I run this motor and feel its alittle slow compared to alot of guys I race with, even with boost set to max on my RSpro.
I'm running a FDR of 4.93 and getting temps around 140F after 5 min runs.
Using a turnigy 2s battery 5000mah at 30-40C.
Any suggestions on a quality 17.5T motor...with timing?
I know driving has most to do with lap times, but I'm interested in knowing how to judge a good 17.5T motor, for mod racing of course.
The reason its so much cheaper is that it uses a steel can so it cost less to make....but this also means that it will run hotter then most other motors because the steel can traps the heat inside of the motor. Also this motor is much heavier then other motors as well.
If you want a faster motor ask what other racers are using at your track and use the same motor and setup they are.
#6409
Tech Rookie
Hi Guys,
Need some advice on which pinion gear to use..
I am using a 5500KV castle Creations Engine and an 87Spar Gear on my TC6.1
What is the best Pinion to use .. How many tooth.. Don't want to end up with a burned engine..
Thanks a million
Cheers,
Need some advice on which pinion gear to use..
I am using a 5500KV castle Creations Engine and an 87Spar Gear on my TC6.1
What is the best Pinion to use .. How many tooth.. Don't want to end up with a burned engine..
Thanks a million
Cheers,
#6410
Tech Regular
#6413
I see a few of the team drivers are using the ones made for the Hotbodies TCX. I'm curentley waiting on Reflex Racing to release theirs
#6415
Tech Elite
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While there's nothing wrong with the DAG's, the stock parts work fine with a dab of thread-lock. I did buy some longer (16 or 18mm?) screws, but have had zero issues with the blocks coming loose on two cars with a full season on them. I can see where it would be nice only needing the one (or two) sets of blocks that will last forever instead of four sets of plastic that will eventually wear.
#6416
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I'm very curious why they did this and what end benefit was.
Looks like I'll get some shop time this weekend, so those that PMed me check the website later Sunday.
Last edited by Verndog; 03-30-2012 at 06:30 PM.
#6417
So is the new 6.1 running wider wheelbase or did something else change to bring it back like shorter arm or new C hub? The dial a grip blocks are +1mm over the TC6 stock mount blocks so possibly just 1mm shim for the 6.1?
I'm very curious why they did this and what end benefit was.
Looks like I'll get some shop time this weekend, so those that PMed me check the website later Sunday.
I'm very curious why they did this and what end benefit was.
Looks like I'll get some shop time this weekend, so those that PMed me check the website later Sunday.
Offset arm mounts help increase durability and minimize shims between mount and bulkhead
Any plans on modifying the dial a grips to match the 6.1 offset?
#6418
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Not sure, this is new info to me. Given that if I offset the pin hole that will now make a left and right mount, or make them thicker overall, and that can run into interference / clearance issues with certain setups....at this point the lesser of all evils is add 1mm shim for 6.1 front applications. There is no durability issue with the dial a grips, unless they are talking about other parts.
#6419
Tech Regular
Anti roll bar
Does the kit come with only the 0.9m and 1.1mm or also other thickness?
Which spare parts do I surely have to carry for the TC6.1?
- pinions?
- belts?
- cva blades?
other parts that go bust frequently racing this car?
Which spare parts do I surely have to carry for the TC6.1?
- pinions?
- belts?
- cva blades?
other parts that go bust frequently racing this car?
Last edited by Kensei; 04-01-2012 at 01:27 PM.
#6420
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Not sure, this is new info to me. Given that if I offset the pin hole that will now make a left and right mount, or make them thicker overall, and that can run into interference / clearance issues with certain setups....at this point the lesser of all evils is add 1mm shim for 6.1 front applications. There is no durability issue with the dial a grips, unless they are talking about other parts.
There's one other small difference with the offset blocks: the aluminum insert doesn't quite reach all the way through it. So when you tighten the screw down until the insert touches the bulkhead, it squeezes the block quite tightly. That helps keep the blocks from rotating as much. I'm guessing your dial-a-grips don't use the insert, so it's probably doesn't affect your design.
EDIT: I just checked the pictures on your site, and your concern makes more sense. With the AE blocks, there's two version of each block, depending on which end of the hinge pin the block goes on. But it looks like with your blocks, they're symmetrical and you just flip it one way for one end of the pin, and the other way for the other end. So to add another 1mm of offset from the bulkhead, you'd have to make the block another 2mm thicker, or offset the hole making two different blocks. Also, the TC6.1 uses offset blocks in only 6 out of 8 positions. The front of the rear hingepins still uses the non-offset block.
-Mike