edhchoe

iTrader: (41)

I took all the bearings out and degreased them with brake cleaner. The bearings are dirt and grime free and spin very freely. But when I add the high speed bearing oil made by Yeah racing, the bearings don't spin freely because of the oil. Does anyone run with dry bearings? Should I oil them? Which is faster? Oil or no oil?

oeoeo327

iTrader: (75)

I'd never consider using an unlubricated bearing. Each clean bearing needs only a drop or two of oil, and shouldn't cause the bearings to add any additional resistance.

alloyslash

iTrader: (19)

I use the blue Epic oil, very thin and lightweight. After the cleaning I'll put 2 drops in each. Initially it slows the freespin down, but once it has been spun in the bearing for a while they will free back up. On the blue rubber cover bearings Xray uses I'll take a small round file and remove the rubber from the center of the cover before I reinstall it, thus eliminating any possible drag from the cover itself. It also makes it easier to add oil to them between cleanings.

edhchoe

iTrader: (41)

I will use oil.

So run blue rubber shield on the side facing outside only?

alloyslash

iTrader: (19)

I actually run both sides on my bearings as I believe it helps keep a small amount of lube inside the bearing. After removing the lip of rubber in the center there isn't any chance of the cover causing any resistance ( if re-installed correctly ). There is alot of racers who run their bearings faceless on the inside, nothing wrong with that way either. Its just really what ever way you prefer to do it.

snoopyrc

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I didn't have to do that. It was a very snug fit, but I didn't have to trim my bumper. Yokomo SD

Brady_21x

iTrader: (28)

any chance this ESC will be approved?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Brushless-ESC

moparSRT

It meets all usvta esc requirements so should see it on the list soon seeing its now available

k_bojar

iTrader: (30)

I gotta be the only person that runs the bearings as is, including rubber seals and my car is quite competitive as is

I've tried doing all the voodoo to the bearings, but to me, I never saw much of an improvement - so I just stopped...I guess I'm just lazy and that's where that extra .001 i'm always looking for is

oeoeo327

iTrader: (75)

I use the Avid metal shielded bearings, available for $1 each. I'll add a drop of light oil to each bearing prior to installation, and replace the bearing once it's on the verge of failure. No voodoo, extra effort, or magic oil required.

k_bojar

iTrader: (30)

avid's are in all of my cars as well for the $$, they are MORE then worth it

oeoeo327

iTrader: (75)

Associated TC6.x VTA racers - quick question for you... If you wanted to gear your car at an FDR of 3.4, what size spur would you use? A local racer is setting up a VTA car, and wanted to know what spurs he'd need. Any help you could provide would be appreciated.

wwddww34

iTrader: (9)

Assuming all Spur/Pinion gears are 64-Pitch, here are a couple options for gearing the TC6.x:

1. Spur = 88T; Pinion = 51T; FDR = 3.45
2. Spur = 88T; Pinion = 52T; FDR = 3.38
3. Spur = 90T; Pinion = 52T; FDR = 3.46
4. Spur = 90T; Pinion = 53T; FDR = 3.40

Tommy R

iTrader: (21)

I believe the issue with the TC6.x is that you run into pinion/spur fitment or engagement issues easily. For mine, I'm pretty sure I had to run a 96t spur in order to be geared that tall.

edhchoe

iTrader: (41)

So the internal gear ratio is 2.0 for tc6..

FDR= spur/pinion X 2.0