Tamiya TRF417
#5221
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (19)
I decided on the v5 because its the latest version
Used to have a xray t3 but just didn't feel right for me. Come from a Tao5 v2 before that which I loved.
Not a fan of using tape for the Lipo. I've seen You can get tamiys
Lipo mount holders. Why would using a Lipo mount cause tweak?
Used to have a xray t3 but just didn't feel right for me. Come from a Tao5 v2 before that which I loved.
Not a fan of using tape for the Lipo. I've seen You can get tamiys
Lipo mount holders. Why would using a Lipo mount cause tweak?
#5222
so with the tape do you still need the battery stops on either end?
If so, don't the battery stops not allow the chassis to flex also once the battery is between them?
i used to put a very thin layer of foam between the holder & lipo in my old car so it still had a little play. is that ok?
If so, don't the battery stops not allow the chassis to flex also once the battery is between them?
i used to put a very thin layer of foam between the holder & lipo in my old car so it still had a little play. is that ok?
Last edited by rayrush; 05-04-2013 at 04:45 PM.
#5223
Tech Regular
Adjust the screw in one of the battery stops so when a battery is inserted there is around 1.5mm of play to allow the chassis to flex as it should, believe me with tape and the holders the lipo won't be going anywhere
#5224
Tech Adept
a lot of people mention the RIDE springs, am i better off just buying a couple of pairs, or are they available somewhere as a set? i run both carpet and asphalt
#5226
#5228
Tech Addict
iTrader: (17)
Guys,
I just built my new 417 v5 recently and am having issues with the gear diff. I've stripped out three (3) sets of gears and I can't quite figure out what to do. I've shimmed it a bunch, not used shims... whatever I do still results in me getting around for a few laps before I hear the dreaded clicking.
Someone recently connected me to the video that Jilles put up explaining how he builds it, so when my gears arrive I will build it this way (with the sanding and shimming of the two main gears). I run modified (4.5) so the stress is a little higher, but still, a kit of this quality should have a gear diff that holds up.
Does anybody have any secrets to tips/tricks to building a bullet-proof gear diff?
Wish me luck on my 4th attempt!
I just built my new 417 v5 recently and am having issues with the gear diff. I've stripped out three (3) sets of gears and I can't quite figure out what to do. I've shimmed it a bunch, not used shims... whatever I do still results in me getting around for a few laps before I hear the dreaded clicking.
Someone recently connected me to the video that Jilles put up explaining how he builds it, so when my gears arrive I will build it this way (with the sanding and shimming of the two main gears). I run modified (4.5) so the stress is a little higher, but still, a kit of this quality should have a gear diff that holds up.
Does anybody have any secrets to tips/tricks to building a bullet-proof gear diff?
Wish me luck on my 4th attempt!
#5229
Tech Elite
iTrader: (144)
Guys,
I just built my new 417 v5 recently and am having issues with the gear diff. I've stripped out three (3) sets of gears and I can't quite figure out what to do. I've shimmed it a bunch, not used shims... whatever I do still results in me getting around for a few laps before I hear the dreaded clicking.
Someone recently connected me to the video that Jilles put up explaining how he builds it, so when my gears arrive I will build it this way (with the sanding and shimming of the two main gears). I run modified (4.5) so the stress is a little higher, but still, a kit of this quality should have a gear diff that holds up.
Does anybody have any secrets to tips/tricks to building a bullet-proof gear diff?
Wish me luck on my 4th attempt!
I just built my new 417 v5 recently and am having issues with the gear diff. I've stripped out three (3) sets of gears and I can't quite figure out what to do. I've shimmed it a bunch, not used shims... whatever I do still results in me getting around for a few laps before I hear the dreaded clicking.
Someone recently connected me to the video that Jilles put up explaining how he builds it, so when my gears arrive I will build it this way (with the sanding and shimming of the two main gears). I run modified (4.5) so the stress is a little higher, but still, a kit of this quality should have a gear diff that holds up.
Does anybody have any secrets to tips/tricks to building a bullet-proof gear diff?
Wish me luck on my 4th attempt!
might help
#5230
Tech Champion
iTrader: (34)
Guys,
I just built my new 417 v5 recently and am having issues with the gear diff. I've stripped out three (3) sets of gears and I can't quite figure out what to do. I've shimmed it a bunch, not used shims... whatever I do still results in me getting around for a few laps before I hear the dreaded clicking.
Someone recently connected me to the video that Jilles put up explaining how he builds it, so when my gears arrive I will build it this way (with the sanding and shimming of the two main gears). I run modified (4.5) so the stress is a little higher, but still, a kit of this quality should have a gear diff that holds up.
Does anybody have any secrets to tips/tricks to building a bullet-proof gear diff?
Wish me luck on my 4th attempt!
I just built my new 417 v5 recently and am having issues with the gear diff. I've stripped out three (3) sets of gears and I can't quite figure out what to do. I've shimmed it a bunch, not used shims... whatever I do still results in me getting around for a few laps before I hear the dreaded clicking.
Someone recently connected me to the video that Jilles put up explaining how he builds it, so when my gears arrive I will build it this way (with the sanding and shimming of the two main gears). I run modified (4.5) so the stress is a little higher, but still, a kit of this quality should have a gear diff that holds up.
Does anybody have any secrets to tips/tricks to building a bullet-proof gear diff?
Wish me luck on my 4th attempt!
#5233
Hi, looking to get 4 lipos for my 417 v5. I have used smc in the past but would like your input on whats recommended by you guys?
I have seen these http://www.rcmart.com/intellect-iphw...l?cPath=52_973
Any thoughts?
I have seen these http://www.rcmart.com/intellect-iphw...l?cPath=52_973
Any thoughts?
#5234
Tech Regular
Hi, looking to get 4 lipos for my 417 v5. I have used smc in the past but would like your input on whats recommended by you guys?
I have seen these http://www.rcmart.com/intellect-iphw...l?cPath=52_973
Any thoughts?
I have seen these http://www.rcmart.com/intellect-iphw...l?cPath=52_973
Any thoughts?
Great lipos you wont have any issues with them. Some people prefer the bullet connector versions over the deans but that's personal opinion.
HTH's
#5235
Guys,
I just built my new 417 v5 recently and am having issues with the gear diff. I've stripped out three (3) sets of gears and I can't quite figure out what to do. I've shimmed it a bunch, not used shims... whatever I do still results in me getting around for a few laps before I hear the dreaded clicking.
Someone recently connected me to the video that Jilles put up explaining how he builds it, so when my gears arrive I will build it this way (with the sanding and shimming of the two main gears). I run modified (4.5) so the stress is a little higher, but still, a kit of this quality should have a gear diff that holds up.
Does anybody have any secrets to tips/tricks to building a bullet-proof gear diff?
Wish me luck on my 4th attempt!
I just built my new 417 v5 recently and am having issues with the gear diff. I've stripped out three (3) sets of gears and I can't quite figure out what to do. I've shimmed it a bunch, not used shims... whatever I do still results in me getting around for a few laps before I hear the dreaded clicking.
Someone recently connected me to the video that Jilles put up explaining how he builds it, so when my gears arrive I will build it this way (with the sanding and shimming of the two main gears). I run modified (4.5) so the stress is a little higher, but still, a kit of this quality should have a gear diff that holds up.
Does anybody have any secrets to tips/tricks to building a bullet-proof gear diff?
Wish me luck on my 4th attempt!