Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Electric On-Road
Reflex Suspension Dynamics (RSD) TC6 Upgrades (vertical ball studs, pistons,etc) >

Reflex Suspension Dynamics (RSD) TC6 Upgrades (vertical ball studs, pistons,etc)

Community
Wiki Posts
Search
Like Tree4Likes

Reflex Suspension Dynamics (RSD) TC6 Upgrades (vertical ball studs, pistons,etc)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-12-2012, 03:03 PM
  #871  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (5)
 
KHoff7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,195
Trader Rating: 5 (100%+)
Default

Can't wait to try the reflex chassis!
KHoff7 is offline  
Old 04-12-2012, 06:39 PM
  #872  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (38)
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 5,360
Trader Rating: 38 (100%+)
Default

Any tips for preparing the hubs for the DCJs?

- is the material removed equally or more towards one side? In the photo it seems like more is removed from the rear of the hub.

- How much is removed and what is the best way to remove it?

Any plans to sell hubs that work well with the DCJs?

Thanks.
or8ital is offline  
Old 04-12-2012, 06:51 PM
  #873  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
CristianTabush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Posts: 3,165
Trader Rating: 13 (100%+)
Default

I use a dremel with a sanding stone. Try to take off equally on each side and test fit. The hole should be 9.5 to 10mm wide. Just take your time.

We are considering maybe aluminum hubs that use inserts to make it easier.
CristianTabush is offline  
Old 04-12-2012, 07:19 PM
  #874  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (38)
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 5,360
Trader Rating: 38 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by CristianTabush
I use a dremel with a sanding stone. Try to take off equally on each side and test fit. The hole should be 9.5 to 10mm wide. Just take your time.

We are considering maybe aluminum hubs that use inserts to make it easier.
That helps! Thanks! I would be interested in an aluminum hub should they be made.
or8ital is offline  
Old 04-12-2012, 07:24 PM
  #875  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (38)
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 5,360
Trader Rating: 38 (100%+)
Default

Especially if it had less sloop than the stock.
or8ital is offline  
Old 04-12-2012, 08:19 PM
  #876  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
CristianTabush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Posts: 3,165
Trader Rating: 13 (100%+)
Default

I also recommend some fresh loctite on the set screws!!! I am testing the production versions and 1 set screw got loose.
CristianTabush is offline  
Old 04-12-2012, 08:45 PM
  #877  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (14)
 
geeunit1014's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 5,827
Trader Rating: 14 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by CristianTabush
I also recommend some fresh loctite on the set screws!!! I am testing the production versions and 1 set screw got loose.
Ive always heat-shrinked my DCJs as well. That combo'd with thread lock lets them go a long time before servicing
geeunit1014 is offline  
Old 04-12-2012, 08:50 PM
  #878  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (26)
 
mkennedy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: las vegas
Posts: 506
Trader Rating: 26 (100%+)
Default

christian, tha car looks great! congrats!
mkennedy is offline  
Old 04-13-2012, 12:35 PM
  #879  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
CristianTabush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Posts: 3,165
Trader Rating: 13 (100%+)
Default

Thanks Mike.

We did some more testing last night with the production DCJ's and the RSD6.

The car again was very good. It is superb around sweepers and again, it accelerates like a rocket ship. I did not make any set-up changes to the car yesterday, but I did do some chassis flex tuning.

I removed the steering bridge on the bellcranks to induce a little more chassis flex, I also made a few changes to the top deck to try and get even a little more flex overall. I will post some pictures of the modifications later.

With the production version, we are making the bottom plate a little more flexible as we want to make the chassis have a broader flex tuning range. You'll be able to run it from pretty stiff, to pretty soft, by just removing a few screws or running a cut top deck.

The DCJ's were solid, but I need to stress this: USE LOCTITE on the Set screws.

All our testing has been done on asphalt with a 4.0 turn motor lately.
CristianTabush is offline  
Old 04-13-2012, 07:49 PM
  #880  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (49)
 
haywood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 2,877
Trader Rating: 49 (100%+)
Default Dcj

Even if the grub screw comes loose with heat shrink it will keep them in one piece!
haywood is offline  
Old 04-13-2012, 10:40 PM
  #881  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
CristianTabush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Posts: 3,165
Trader Rating: 13 (100%+)
Default RSD6 Current Set Up

https://reflexracing.3dcartstores.co...ard_Set_Up.pdf

I always like to establish a "starting set-up" that I like. This is a pretty good one for the RSD6.
CristianTabush is offline  
Old 04-14-2012, 12:48 AM
  #882  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (38)
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 5,360
Trader Rating: 38 (100%+)
Default

The opening for the pin for the hex is much larger than the stock pin. Seems to work regardless but if unwanted a larger pin what size would I get?

I got the 3racing hexes. You have to REALLY tighten them down to get them to hold without sliding out.
or8ital is offline  
Old 04-14-2012, 07:33 AM
  #883  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
 
CristianTabush's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Posts: 3,165
Trader Rating: 13 (100%+)
Default

We have pins for them now. We just have not had a chance to put them up on the site. I will by tonight.
CristianTabush is offline  
Old 04-14-2012, 08:14 AM
  #884  
Tech Master
 
JustWill75's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: DOUGLASVILLE GA.
Posts: 1,800
Default

Originally Posted by or8ital
The opening for the pin for the hex is much larger than the stock pin. Seems to work regardless but if unwanted a larger pin what size would I get?

I got the 3racing hexes. You have to REALLY tighten them down to get them to hold without sliding out.
I'm using the 3Racing hexes also and noticed that as well good thing I had some hex pins from a Team Magic G4.

I installed my DCJ's on my TC6 last night. I have to admit I really hated the C-hub modding but I understand it is required. I did mine with a body reamer and a X-acto knife. Has anyone came up with a better way of doing it? I made sure to buy extra C-hubs incase I break one
JustWill75 is offline  
Old 04-14-2012, 08:40 AM
  #885  
Tech Adept
iTrader: (17)
 
VAzRACER's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 210
Trader Rating: 17 (100%+)
Default

I've been using a dremel as mentioned. One of the sanding drums I have is about 10mm so I just run the through and it's good. Takes about 2min to do a pair. I wouldn't worry about breaking them much, I've had the same set on my car for about 3 months with no issues.
VAzRACER is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.