300LikesTeam Associated TC4
12-21-2005, 01:36 PM
#7411
Originally Posted by anthony390
just wondering
is that a FT upper deck on you tc4
is that a FT upper deck on you tc4
Yep... its the FT upper deck with the "wings" removed. Nothing special... the factory guys are doing it for the FT on asphalt.
The ballstud mounts are custom... i cut down the stock blue FT ballstud mounts and they work (fit) well... but i wanted to try changing the positioning of the inner ballstud from stock. Only having one location to choose from isnt the issue... if you look close at the mount and the way it is made, its offset... i flip it over for an inner location. You have to remove the ballstud anyways to change it... this just uses less material in the interest of saving a bit of weight. The space under the ballstud is .025... just a bit more (higher) than the stock location of the FT. Since the link is a bit longer... i went a bit higher with the mount to compensate. The flip side is .040 for the outer position. This compensates for the shorter link with no need for washers.
Brian, Bob... are you guys going to make it to Mimis?
- Dave
12-21-2005, 02:52 PM
#7413
i believe he is talking about stephen sobattkas short arm tc4 conversion.
the kit is a BMI chassis modified to fit shortarms,hingepin blocks and a few other odds and ends.stephen and his dad do all the machining on the arms and components and i make a special chassis kit for them.the kit is really nice.i am not sure on pricing though.you would need to pm stephen.
the kit is a BMI chassis modified to fit shortarms,hingepin blocks and a few other odds and ends.stephen and his dad do all the machining on the arms and components and i make a special chassis kit for them.the kit is really nice.i am not sure on pricing though.you would need to pm stephen.
12-21-2005, 03:12 PM
#7414
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Originally Posted by protc3
i believe he is talking about stephen sobattkas short arm tc4 conversion.
the kit is a BMI chassis modified to fit shortarms,hingepin blocks and a few other odds and ends.stephen and his dad do all the machining on the arms and components and i make a special chassis kit for them.the kit is really nice.i am not sure on pricing though.you would need to pm stephen.
the kit is a BMI chassis modified to fit shortarms,hingepin blocks and a few other odds and ends.stephen and his dad do all the machining on the arms and components and i make a special chassis kit for them.the kit is really nice.i am not sure on pricing though.you would need to pm stephen.
12-21-2005, 03:13 PM
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DaveW at this time I wll be going to Mimi's the 14th. 
12-21-2005, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveW
Sweeeet.
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- Dave
12-21-2005, 08:37 PM
#7420
hey guys
i've been running nitro sedan for almost five years. i got me a used factory team tc4 for christmas. it's in really good shape and i'm really excited to race it.
is there any kind of weak spot or things that are important to know about the car? what about some spare parts that are must haves?
thanks in advance for your input
i've been running nitro sedan for almost five years. i got me a used factory team tc4 for christmas. it's in really good shape and i'm really excited to race it.
is there any kind of weak spot or things that are important to know about the car? what about some spare parts that are must haves?
thanks in advance for your input
12-21-2005, 09:22 PM
#7421
Originally Posted by Jo Gutierrez
hey guys
i've been running nitro sedan for almost five years. i got me a used factory team tc4 for christmas. it's in really good shape and i'm really excited to race it.
is there any kind of weak spot or things that are important to know about the car? what about some spare parts that are must haves?
thanks in advance for your input
i've been running nitro sedan for almost five years. i got me a used factory team tc4 for christmas. it's in really good shape and i'm really excited to race it.
is there any kind of weak spot or things that are important to know about the car? what about some spare parts that are must haves?
thanks in advance for your input
12-21-2005, 09:36 PM
#7422
thanks soviet
you know i had a ntc3 a few years back. the steering rack on this fttc4 looks the same. on my ntc3, i shortened the screw that holds the ackerman arm to lock it up and it worked good. i guess i'll do the same thing to my new ride because i notice that the steering is kindof sloppy.
anyways, here are some pics of my car:
and keep those tips coming guys. i sure can use them with the new car.
you know i had a ntc3 a few years back. the steering rack on this fttc4 looks the same. on my ntc3, i shortened the screw that holds the ackerman arm to lock it up and it worked good. i guess i'll do the same thing to my new ride because i notice that the steering is kindof sloppy.
anyways, here are some pics of my car:
and keep those tips coming guys. i sure can use them with the new car.
12-21-2005, 09:42 PM
#7423
Ok...here's another to help you out Joe...
Mounting and de-mounting the motor is a bitch on the FT-TC4. Plus when using a ball hex driver the motor screw always seems to fall off the bit RIGHT BEFORE you get those first couple of turns into the motor.
Since it's 2.5mm for the motor screws...when mounting, hold the motor and use a STRAIGHT 2.5mm wrench initially. You can get the first few turns in by holding the motor at an angle, once both screws are in by a few turns, take your 2.5mm ball-head driver and finish the job.
Hope you kinda got what I meant there...
Mounting and de-mounting the motor is a bitch on the FT-TC4. Plus when using a ball hex driver the motor screw always seems to fall off the bit RIGHT BEFORE you get those first couple of turns into the motor.
Since it's 2.5mm for the motor screws...when mounting, hold the motor and use a STRAIGHT 2.5mm wrench initially. You can get the first few turns in by holding the motor at an angle, once both screws are in by a few turns, take your 2.5mm ball-head driver and finish the job.
Hope you kinda got what I meant there...
12-21-2005, 10:18 PM
#7424
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Hi ,
to mount the motor i just place the screws in the motor mount first and hold the chassis with the nose facing towards the floor, that way gravity keeps the screws where you want them. Then i place the motor in and screw the top screw in first and then the other screw. I use a Hudy hex ball driver and manage this without too much difficulty ( of course i don't have another hex-driver to compare this with). I guess its all about trial and error and what works for you.
Merry Xmas to all
to mount the motor i just place the screws in the motor mount first and hold the chassis with the nose facing towards the floor, that way gravity keeps the screws where you want them. Then i place the motor in and screw the top screw in first and then the other screw. I use a Hudy hex ball driver and manage this without too much difficulty ( of course i don't have another hex-driver to compare this with). I guess its all about trial and error and what works for you.
Merry Xmas to all
12-21-2005, 11:02 PM
#7425
Does anyone have a source for low-profile/flanged 8/32 wheel nuts for the TC4? I've been looking for something that uses a smaller wrench then 11/32.
Also I once saw a online store selling aftermarket telfon pistons for Associated shocks that were die cut instead of off a tree.
Also I once saw a online store selling aftermarket telfon pistons for Associated shocks that were die cut instead of off a tree.