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Old 02-24-2016, 08:27 PM
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Well the losi losa3344 drives are very hard to to get nowadays, so the "Will mod" is a very good alternative...
Just don't badger Will like you badger me....lol...
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Will's DCJ mod? Not a BERT mod?
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Yodog, you have a sharp eye. I am so used to racing on dusty tracks with limited traction for off road that this is probably a habit. Also, I don't have much confidence with on road yet...... I have only raced on road TC for two days and no practice days are available due to a temporary drivers stand.

I have a solid axle and a ton of other parts......caster blocks, toe blocks etc.... I just need to figure out how to put the solid axle in the car.......well off to reading the manual......
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:52 PM
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Another way to shave 12+ grams is to run carbon hinge pins, but you'll need to stay away from the walls....
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Originally Posted by SouthFloridaApp
Yodog, you have a sharp eye. I am so used to racing on dusty tracks with limited traction for off road that this is probably a habit. Also, I don't have much confidence with on road yet...... I have only raced on road TC for two days and no practice days are available due to a temporary drivers stand.

I have a solid axle and a ton of other parts......caster blocks, toe blocks etc.... I just need to figure out how to put the solid axle in the car.......well off to reading the manual......

Crap!!!! >>>> reading the manual..... <<<< you don't need us any more!
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Are you looking to race this?

ROAR REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FEBRUARY 26/27/28

Good place to get some setup assist. LOT of fast guys!!

Need ROAR membership, if you don't have one, they should be able to a$$ite with that!

If you do share the experience with us!
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Originally Posted by tmail55
Crap!!!! >>>> reading the manual..... <<<< you don't need us any more!
+++++1 LOL!!!
There would be little use for a forum if everyone read the manuals.
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Originally Posted by bertrandsv87
Another way to shave 12+ grams is to run carbon hinge pins, but you'll need to stay away from the walls....
Bert,
can you use a highlighted font so that we can easily identify what not to read?
Carbon pins....... What a silly notion!
Why no unobtainium?
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Old 02-25-2016, 04:38 PM
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Yodog, I tried getting those titanium hinge pins, but they were too expensive compared to carbon rods, and too hard to find...
I am open to all suggestions that remove all steel components out of the tc4, fragile or not !!! Time to measure some CF rods!
Got to go...Cheers....
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I am going to the roar regionals. I will be most likely run three classes. 13.5 with my race-opt MTS T2, 17.5 with my factory team 17.5, and 21.5 with my TC4 club racer. If anyone is going come say hello.....My 21.5.....using the associated stock silver body.... 17.5 is a Mazda speed 6 white and somewhat clearish body...

I don't expect much as I need more time with my cars........tuning etc.....but it is always fun...
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Originally Posted by bertrandsv87
Another way to shave 12+ grams is to run carbon hinge pins, but you'll need to stay away from the walls....
Bert...I've seen the vids. You might think about installing some #11 re-bar.
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Originally Posted by bertrandsv87
Yodog, I tried getting those titanium hinge pins, but they were too expensive compared to carbon rods, and too hard to find...
I am open to all suggestions that remove all steel components out of the tc4, fragile or not !!! Time to measure some CF rods!
Got to go...Cheers....
I've seen people use zip ties as a makeshift hinge pin. No joke.
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Originally Posted by SouthFloridaApp
I am going to the roar regionals. I will be most likely run three classes. 13.5 with my race-opt MTS T2, 17.5 with my factory team 17.5, and 21.5 with my TC4 club racer. If anyone is going come say hello.....My 21.5.....using the associated stock silver body.... 17.5 is a Mazda speed 6 white and somewhat clearish body...

I don't expect much as I need more time with my cars........tuning etc.....but it is always fun...
Have FUN wish I could make it but busy weekend. My friend Big Bob (you will know why if you see him) may pay you a visit. If he gives you any tips pay attention, he knows his stuff !
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RC Tech FL thread for the ROAR race.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/florida-...6-27-28-a.html


Link to the track

http://valkariarc.com/


This maybe on LiveRC. HOPE it will be!!!
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Old 02-26-2016, 07:15 AM
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Carbon Rods(lifetime supply $25) and Nylon droop screws are ordered; time to work on the heavy shocks....
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Anybody considering this and wasting a case of good beer worth of dough, remember that the shear strength of carbon fiber rod is about 1/20 that of stainless. It's probably strong enough to make a very light shelf queen. Just don't drop it.

Carbon rods are good in tension or compression, not side-bend shear.
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