4LikesTamiya TRF417
03-05-2012, 11:51 PM
#2836
Tech Regular
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Hey guys, where do you recommend running the two piece suspension mounts? I was planning on using them in the front, on the inside, since I've bent this one before and wouldn't mind the extra flex.
And I'm running the 1C one piece mount, I noticed the two piece mounts come in packages labeled 1C/1XC - do I need two packages to equal one one-piece 1C block? Can I use both pieces or are they different? Couldn't find the answer to this anywhere.. :/
And I'm running the 1C one piece mount, I noticed the two piece mounts come in packages labeled 1C/1XC - do I need two packages to equal one one-piece 1C block? Can I use both pieces or are they different? Couldn't find the answer to this anywhere.. :/
03-06-2012, 12:38 AM
#2837
Split blocks (tuning feature)
Hey guys, where do you recommend running the two piece suspension mounts? I was planning on using them in the front, on the inside, since I've bent this one before and wouldn't mind the extra flex.
And I'm running the 1C one piece mount, I noticed the two piece mounts come in packages labeled 1C/1XC - do I need two packages to equal one one-piece 1C block? Can I use both pieces or are they different? Couldn't find the answer to this anywhere.. :/
And I'm running the 1C one piece mount, I noticed the two piece mounts come in packages labeled 1C/1XC - do I need two packages to equal one one-piece 1C block? Can I use both pieces or are they different? Couldn't find the answer to this anywhere.. :/
Just my 2$
03-06-2012, 05:31 AM
#2838
Tech Initiate
Hello all I just got a used TRF 417 and the rideheight in the rear right (battery side) is 1 mm higher than the rear left with the same shock length and preload.
The battery is pushed out as far as possible and the car is balanced left/right.
I double checked the shocks and they are all the same.
I set the chassis flat and tightened the topdeck on a flat surface many times with no change. THe chassis seems flat but the rideheight is still off.
Is it like this for everyone? Or do I need to change the hubs or the bearings or something? What's the usual cause?
Thx.
The battery is pushed out as far as possible and the car is balanced left/right.
I double checked the shocks and they are all the same.
I set the chassis flat and tightened the topdeck on a flat surface many times with no change. THe chassis seems flat but the rideheight is still off.
Is it like this for everyone? Or do I need to change the hubs or the bearings or something? What's the usual cause?
Thx.
Thanks for all the replies and sorry for the delay.
03-06-2012, 03:44 PM
#2842
Tech Initiate
Thx for the support
Cant wait to race this thing!
03-06-2012, 05:30 PM
#2845
I got it down to a 0.25mm difference from the 2 sides. The problem was that the 0.5 mm spacer for the roll center was acting like a spring and I needed to overtighten the high side to bring it to the same level. Funny how such a small space difference on the inside of the arm can have such a large impact at the hub. I couldn't even see that there was space all I know is that I was still able to turn the bottom screws even though they already felt tight.
Thx for the support
Cant wait to race this thing!
Thx for the support
Cant wait to race this thing!
If it is bent, then try bending it back, or get a new one. Those blocks are prone to bending after a good hit...
HiH
Ed
03-07-2012, 03:14 PM
#2846
Tech Initiate
hmm, that shouldn't be the case... sounds to me like you have a bent suspension block. Strip it off the car, place it on a flat plate, then check for any bend in all directions.
If it is bent, then try bending it back, or get a new one. Those blocks are prone to bending after a good hit...
HiH
Ed
If it is bent, then try bending it back, or get a new one. Those blocks are prone to bending after a good hit...
HiH
Ed
So this happens often then? Thanks for the heads up
03-07-2012, 03:28 PM
#2847
Tech Master
03-07-2012, 05:54 PM
#2848
It really depends what you hit and how hard 
If you are running 1pc block in the FR position it's easy to bend either the block or the screws, and it's possible to bend the RR block too. It's a good idea to check your arm play after a hit, if one side seems to have more then you have probably bent a block.
Ahh feels good being back in blue!
If you are running 1pc block in the FR position it's easy to bend either the block or the screws, and it's possible to bend the RR block too. It's a good idea to check your arm play after a hit, if one side seems to have more then you have probably bent a block.
Ahh feels good being back in blue!
03-08-2012, 07:37 AM
#2849
Is everyone using the middle motor mount brace on the X? Are you leaving it off, or just inserting it and not tightening it down?
I'm about to start my build and haven't heard how people are using the 3 piece motor mount. The track I'll be running on is medium grip carpet.
I'm about to start my build and haven't heard how people are using the 3 piece motor mount. The track I'll be running on is medium grip carpet.
03-08-2012, 07:57 AM
#2850
Is everyone using the middle motor mount brace on the X? Are you leaving it off, or just inserting it and not tightening it down?
I'm about to start my build and haven't heard how people are using the 3 piece motor mount. The track I'll be running on is medium grip carpet.
I'm about to start my build and haven't heard how people are using the 3 piece motor mount. The track I'll be running on is medium grip carpet.