3LikesTRF101
07-26-2013, 06:50 AM
#542
Just got done something some maintenance, and noticed my diff housing is bent. I've actually had some bad wheel vibration since I built the kit but thought it was tires. Even after balancing the right rear tire has a bad vibration. The side of the diff that is bad is pinned to the shaft.
Any chance getting Tamiya USA to replace the shaft/housing? Or am I out of luck and need to buy a whole new assembly?
Side note, also checked Tamiya USA site again, and it does say camber adjustment 1.5/2.5, but that's just bogus. With the mark on the inside I'm right at 1.5. Outside is barely a 1/2 degree, which was actually wearing the outside of the tire and leaving the inside still shiny after several runs.
Any chance getting Tamiya USA to replace the shaft/housing? Or am I out of luck and need to buy a whole new assembly?
Side note, also checked Tamiya USA site again, and it does say camber adjustment 1.5/2.5, but that's just bogus. With the mark on the inside I'm right at 1.5. Outside is barely a 1/2 degree, which was actually wearing the outside of the tire and leaving the inside still shiny after several runs.
I also had a graphite pod plate that only had three of the four holes countersunk.
07-26-2013, 08:55 AM
#545
88/30 with TCS tires
07-26-2013, 09:01 AM
#546
I noticed a wobble in my diff housing when I spin it. I am going to check the bearings and how they are seated and the cone washers. Was yours caused by the axle or the piece where the wheel is attached.
I also had a graphite pod plate that only had three of the four holes countersunk.
I also had a graphite pod plate that only had three of the four holes countersunk.
07-26-2013, 09:56 AM
#547
Tech Apprentice
Hi guys,
Can I use F104 Ver2 Lower deck and rear pod as a replacement for TRF101? Since there is no parts yet for them except those titanium screws.
Can I use F104 Ver2 Lower deck and rear pod as a replacement for TRF101? Since there is no parts yet for them except those titanium screws.
07-28-2013, 08:15 PM
#550
I ran my 101 today. The car was great out there on foams and rubber. The only problem I am having is that it is real darty. What can I do to tame this down? I hear that more caster would fix it. Can we add caster to this 101? I was looking at it. It really doesn't look like we can.
07-28-2013, 08:19 PM
#551
I ran my 101 today. The car was great out there on foams and rubber. The only problem I am having is that it is real darty. What can I do to tame this down? I hear that more caster would fix it. Can we add caster to this 101? I was looking at it. It really doesn't look like we can.
I do race on a flowing track where this helps. I understand the front hole position is better for tight technical tracks.
07-28-2013, 08:34 PM
#552
I ran my 101 today. The car was great out there on foams and rubber. The only problem I am having is that it is real darty. What can I do to tame this down? I hear that more caster would fix it. Can we add caster to this 101? I was looking at it. It really doesn't look like we can.
Last edited by aussierevo; 07-28-2013 at 08:35 PM. Reason: spelling
07-28-2013, 09:06 PM
#554
if you built it as per manual, then you will have had the front axles in-line. To help tame down the front I moved the axle to the offset position and it helped a lot.
I do race on a flowing track where this helps. I understand the front hole position is better for tight technical tracks.
I do race on a flowing track where this helps. I understand the front hole position is better for tight technical tracks.
07-28-2013, 09:18 PM
#555
if you go to the rear of your manual, you'll find it will make reference to the front axle position on page 17.
sorry, I'm about to board a plane so can't load a picture, but the manual covers what can be done which may help.
http://www.petitrc.com/reglages/tami...101_Manual.pdf
sorry, I'm about to board a plane so can't load a picture, but the manual covers what can be done which may help.
http://www.petitrc.com/reglages/tami...101_Manual.pdf
