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RC MARKET 06-29-2014 12:23 PM


Originally Posted by 2-Bad (Post 13352569)
I have used Square RC Titanium and Aluminium screws for over 8 years now. Never had a problem with them.

Yes Square had Best Titanium screw !
or second choice ARROWMAX

RC MARKET 06-29-2014 12:24 PM

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TRF418 Anti-roll bar set

niznai 07-01-2014 02:46 AM

Any idea what is the shock oil rating in the kit? I seem to have found 900 but that seems a bit too hard to be cst. What does that mean in cst?

cplus 07-01-2014 04:10 AM


Originally Posted by niznai (Post 13371982)
Any idea what is the shock oil rating in the kit? I seem to have found 900 but that seems a bit too hard to be cst. What does that mean in cst?

The clear is 900 - meant for the diff.

The yellow is 400 - meant for the shocks.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psb3d4fb14.jpg

niznai 07-01-2014 08:10 AM

Mine didn't have any yellow, that is why I was confused.

inpuressa 07-01-2014 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by niznai (Post 13372486)
Mine didn't have any yellow, that is why I was confused.

tamiya oils are all color coded, and that yellow one is supposed to be in the shock part bag, so maybe they screwed up :confused:
Not sure if the cst rating is the actual number for the corresponding color, but 400 is a little thin when all the setups use 450-500 with kit pistons.

ngo8 07-01-2014 11:50 AM

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2-Bad 07-01-2014 04:56 PM


Originally Posted by inpuressa (Post 13373042)
all the setups use 450-500 with kit pistons.

That's a big assumption... If your reviewing the Team Setups few state what exact piston is used :sneaky:

cplus 07-01-2014 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by niznai (Post 13372486)
Mine didn't have any yellow, that is why I was confused.

As said, should be in the shock back. Contact the store you got it from if you really want it.

Most would buy the kit and never use it though. Bit of a token gesture in a pro level kit.

inpuressa 07-01-2014 06:27 PM


Originally Posted by 2-Bad (Post 13373662)
That's a big assumption... If your reviewing the Team Setups few state what exact piston is used :sneaky:

hmm, at least the ones in petit only state 3 hole. did I miss something? :batman::sneaky:

cplus 07-01-2014 06:59 PM

I actually realised I asked this in the 417 thread, but makes more sense here in terms of helping people I think.


Originally Posted by Fredp1 (Post 13336719)
I got my TDX shims from http://www.rcfunny.com/goods-1659.html
Be patient as delivery can be a bit slow


Originally Posted by cplus (Post 13336720)
Thanks. I looked there today but wasn't sure if the site was genuine or not :D

Edit: just ordered - $4, no shipping fee. Let's see if it turns up!

Got here yesterday. 2 weeks, could be worse!

So a legit, cheap and reliable source. Excellent.

cplus 07-01-2014 08:39 PM

Further to above, looks like a new Tamiya part is also out now....

http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio...shim-set-54589

2-Bad 07-01-2014 08:42 PM


Originally Posted by inpuressa (Post 13373875)
hmm, at least the ones in petit only state 3 hole. did I miss something? :batman::sneaky:

IMO, yes you did... 3 hole x what size? Tamiya kit is 1.0mm dia. Yok, Xray, TOP, HB use a variety of holes and sizes for kit pistons. Many of the Teams swap out pistons, from 3 x 1.0mm, 3 x 1.6mm, to 6 x 1.0mm depending on the track conditions.

Just trying to point out that one can't assume the posted Team Setup's are 100% accurate. They aren't lying, just missing information...(deliberately or not, who's to know) haha.

niznai 07-02-2014 03:51 AM

Yeah, I suspect a factory screw up. NO problem, I don't really use Tamiya oils anyway, just wanted to know.

I have noticed most setups use Muchmore oils, which is fine. I use Associated, seems to be the oil local shops stock in a large range and at all times.

I wondered about pistons as well because I also noticed there is no mention in setup sheets, but I am not too worried because I don't really follow anyone's setups.

The kit only comes with one set of pistons anyway, so why worry? You can always tune with oils, especially if you have a good range. Messing about with pistons is for factory team drivers who can afford to have a range ready on hand.

Qatmix 07-02-2014 04:25 AM


Originally Posted by niznai (Post 13374569)
Yeah, I suspect a factory screw up. NO problem, I don't really use Tamiya oils anyway, just wanted to know.

I have noticed most setups use Muchmore oils, which is fine. I use Associated, seems to be the oil local shops stock in a large range and at all times.

I wondered about pistons as well because I also noticed there is no mention in setup sheets, but I am not too worried because I don't really follow anyone's setups.

The kit only comes with one set of pistons anyway, so why worry? You can always tune with oils, especially if you have a good range. Messing about with pistons is for factory team drivers who can afford to have a range ready on hand.

Set-ups are useful, but just as a guide, its strange to think that an exact set-up will work perfectly for all as we have different driving styles, shells, chassis weight balance, tyres, track conditions etc.


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