4LikesReflex Suspension Dynamics (RSD) TC6 Upgrades (vertical ball studs, pistons,etc)
06-29-2011, 11:43 AM
#91
Hi, are the springs a viable alternative for the TRF417 ?
06-29-2011, 12:02 PM
#92
06-29-2011, 12:02 PM
#93
The springs should work on the Tamiya Cars. I believe they should work on the HB shocks as well. They are the same dimensions as AE springs, so if you have an AE spring handy and they fit, then ours should too.
I have a buddy who has tried them on his Tamiya and they fit nicely, this is confirmed.
As for the pistons, it is easy to find out. What are the dimensions of an HPI/HB piston? Ours are 10mm in outside diameter, with a 3.15 mm shaft hole, the height of the piston is 2.45mm.
I have a buddy who has tried them on his Tamiya and they fit nicely, this is confirmed.
As for the pistons, it is easy to find out. What are the dimensions of an HPI/HB piston? Ours are 10mm in outside diameter, with a 3.15 mm shaft hole, the height of the piston is 2.45mm.
06-29-2011, 01:17 PM
#95
The springs should work on the Tamiya Cars. I believe they should work on the HB shocks as well. They are the same dimensions as AE springs, so if you have an AE spring handy and they fit, then ours should too.
I have a buddy who has tried them on his Tamiya and they fit nicely, this is confirmed.
As for the pistons, it is easy to find out. What are the dimensions of an HPI/HB piston? Ours are 10mm in outside diameter, with a 3.15 mm shaft hole, the height of the piston is 2.45mm.
I have a buddy who has tried them on his Tamiya and they fit nicely, this is confirmed.
As for the pistons, it is easy to find out. What are the dimensions of an HPI/HB piston? Ours are 10mm in outside diameter, with a 3.15 mm shaft hole, the height of the piston is 2.45mm.
Steve
06-29-2011, 01:53 PM
#98
I have yet to run there this season, but I ran there 5 to 7 times last season. Sorex work great there but most racers support Sweep tires as that seems to be the easiest to get your hands on and I believe 2 or 3 racers there might still be racing for them. I think even the Solaris tires work there in a pinch. The surface is fairly forgiving overall.
I think most people have run either Mod sedan or 17.5 No Boost, the 17.5 class being a tad bigger, I have no idea yet what I am entering but I have the new Serpent to run but I have yet to get any spares so I need to have a break free day on Saturday.
Steve
06-29-2011, 08:44 PM
#101
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Just want to drop in and give my input. Springs are top notch for those in between the silver and green associated springs. Great tuning tool. Pistons are super smooth and don't have to to worry about any burrs from mold trees. The 1.5,1,1 seems to be the hot setup that the tc6 really likes. Shock tower mounts. To be able to change roll centers by .5 mil is another great tuning tool and real easy to change. Thumbs up to Cristian, great products and really good guy to deal with.
07-02-2011, 09:25 PM
#103
Just want to drop in and give my input. Springs are top notch for those in between the silver and green associated springs. Great tuning tool. Pistons are super smooth and don't have to to worry about any burrs from mold trees. The 1.5,1,1 seems to be the hot setup that the tc6 really likes. Shock tower mounts. To be able to change roll centers by .5 mil is another great tuning tool and real easy to change. Thumbs up to Cristian, great products and really good guy to deal with.
Same here..love being able to change by .5mm and the springs are great! The pistons are also a great option as makes the car react but still keep the traction
Cant wait to se what you guys come up with next
07-04-2011, 09:07 AM
#105
Tom, below is our "standard" set-up for our track. It is a shorter track, but it runs big and has pretty high grip. I have handed down this set-up to all the TC6 owners at the track and they all have improved by at least a lap on their 6 minute runs:
Front:
-1,1,1.5 Piston 550cst oil
-15.5lb spring
-Outside link on tower caps (shorter) 3mm underneath the inside link, 2mm outside
-3A Roll center blocks
-4 Deg Caster
-Shocks 1 hole out on shock tower
-6 on droop
-5mm ride height
-Slipper Spool tight
-Black sway bar
Rear
-1,1,1.5 Piston 450cst oil
-13.5lb spring
-Outside link on tower caps 2mm underneath inside, 3mm outside
-3A Roll center blocks
-shocks 2 holes out on shock tower
-4 on droop
-5.5 mm ride height
-Gear diff 700cst oil
-2.5 inboard toe 1 deg toe hub (if you are not running toe in hubs, 3 degs inboard is enough toe)
-Black sway bar
The set-up is super consistent and fast week in-week out. I like that I have not had to change it in a long time. To adjust your roll stiffness (i.e. if it leans to hard) you can remove shims from the inside camber link locations for minute adjustments. If it is not enough, I change my spring rate by 1lb before I change my shock angles (since changing angles affects damping as well as spring rate).
-5.5mm ride height
Front:
-1,1,1.5 Piston 550cst oil
-15.5lb spring
-Outside link on tower caps (shorter) 3mm underneath the inside link, 2mm outside
-3A Roll center blocks
-4 Deg Caster
-Shocks 1 hole out on shock tower
-6 on droop
-5mm ride height
-Slipper Spool tight
-Black sway bar
Rear
-1,1,1.5 Piston 450cst oil
-13.5lb spring
-Outside link on tower caps 2mm underneath inside, 3mm outside
-3A Roll center blocks
-shocks 2 holes out on shock tower
-4 on droop
-5.5 mm ride height
-Gear diff 700cst oil
-2.5 inboard toe 1 deg toe hub (if you are not running toe in hubs, 3 degs inboard is enough toe)
-Black sway bar
The set-up is super consistent and fast week in-week out. I like that I have not had to change it in a long time. To adjust your roll stiffness (i.e. if it leans to hard) you can remove shims from the inside camber link locations for minute adjustments. If it is not enough, I change my spring rate by 1lb before I change my shock angles (since changing angles affects damping as well as spring rate).
-5.5mm ride height