2LikesXray T3 2011
08-19-2011, 01:43 PM
#2866
My "guess" is that the 2012 version would have a gear diff included and probably the inner camber plates too? I would also venture to guess they revised the servo location. Just guessing tho...
and for those on a budget, the hot bodies tcx front belt is basicly the same belt but less than 1/2 the price. Still Looking for a replacement rear belt.
and for those on a budget, the hot bodies tcx front belt is basicly the same belt but less than 1/2 the price. Still Looking for a replacement rear belt.
Doesn't Spec-R, for the above clamps list front and rear replacement belts too. The show xray and yok BD5 as same belt.
08-19-2011, 01:50 PM
#2867
Not sure about rear belts, But I tend to stay away from non mainstream companies for things like belts. I have some BD5 belts somewhere, I will see if they fit. Also I have been playing with the TCX and the front belt material is the same, where some of the other belts have rubber or poly belts but the tcx has the kevlar? coated belts also.
Last edited by rx7ttlm; 08-19-2011 at 07:00 PM.
08-20-2011, 12:27 AM
#2874
Those are very interesting pics. The outside plies are clearly a balanced plain weave carbon fiber (not "graphite"). It's hard to tell what's inside them. The edges don't give a clear indication as they don't look like a fresh trimmed edge; it looks like they've been post treated/sealed with something. The motor recess and countersinks kind-of indicate glass (not necessarily G10) due to the colors, but this could be light effects due to ply orientation as well (or maybe the motor section was just cleaned w/ a paper towel, or something?).
My educated guess is that it's ~9 plies CF (no glass). Maybe the laminate layup is 2x0/90, 2x45/45, 1x0/90, 2x45/45, 2x0/90.
Sam - engineer at advanced composites company
My educated guess is that it's ~9 plies CF (no glass). Maybe the laminate layup is 2x0/90, 2x45/45, 1x0/90, 2x45/45, 2x0/90.
Sam - engineer at advanced composites company
08-20-2011, 12:59 AM
#2875
Those are very interesting pics. The outside plies are clearly a balanced plain weave carbon fiber (not "graphite"). It's hard to tell what's inside them. The edges don't give a clear indication as they don't look like a fresh trimmed edge; it looks like they've been post treated/sealed with something. The motor recess and countersinks kind-of indicate glass (not necessarily G10) due to the colors, but this could be light effects due to ply orientation as well (or maybe the motor section was just cleaned w/ a paper towel, or something?).
My educated guess is that it's ~9 plies CF (no glass). Maybe the laminate layup is 2x0/90, 2x45/45, 1x0/90, 2x45/45, 2x0/90.
Sam - engineer at advanced composites company
My educated guess is that it's ~9 plies CF (no glass). Maybe the laminate layup is 2x0/90, 2x45/45, 1x0/90, 2x45/45, 2x0/90.
Sam - engineer at advanced composites company
08-20-2011, 01:08 AM
#2876
Was just flipping through an old RC mag and it mentions soaking the belt in WD40. Anyone do this with an Xray brand belt?
08-20-2011, 02:17 AM
#2877
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Exotek chassis with servo right way and tamiya shocks
Hey guys finally headed out for a run today with the new exotek chassis and tamiya shocks.All i can say is wow what a dramatic difference.I kept the same setup as originally, even with shocks kept same setup and it was alot more planted than when it was stock.
I did use the spec-r top deck which is slightly milled out a little to flex abit more and that helped too.
I found the tamiya shocks really nice and consistant and even had airless shocks after 4 runs
I did use the spec-r top deck which is slightly milled out a little to flex abit more and that helped too.
I found the tamiya shocks really nice and consistant and even had airless shocks after 4 runs
08-20-2011, 03:33 AM
#2878
CSO Upper deck for T3'11
08-20-2011, 04:41 AM
#2880