Team Associated TC7 & TC7.1 Touring Car
#2836
How many 7.1 kits would actually sell at this point? Not long after the first 7.2 pictures surfaced the forums were filled with 7.1's for sale.
#2837
#2838
When he answered my email he really didn't give a reason. I would think they would continue to support the TC7.1 until the new car was in production and may be it will be out soon. Off road cars/trucks are more popular. It's probably good business to invest time and money into the cars that sell. When I was at Windy City Sunday to practice the off road track was constantly busy and the on road track was not nearly as busy.
#2840
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I'm told that the indoor tracks lose out to the outdoor tracks during the summer for a few reasons. Most importantly, they're different tracks, and they're only open limited times. So you gotta run them when you can.
#2841
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I’ve gotta get up there before they switch back to Sunday’s. Need to try carpet before I can think about trying to race on it.
#2842
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When he answered my email he really didn't give a reason. I would think they would continue to support the TC7.1 until the new car was in production and may be it will be out soon. Off road cars/trucks are more popular. It's probably good business to invest time and money into the cars that sell. When I was at Windy City Sunday to practice the off road track was constantly busy and the on road track was not nearly as busy.
The parts support more than likely won't stop for a while until inventories deplete, and as stated by several of their team guys, the new car will use the same plastics so you should be ok on that front.
I would not worry about it too much, this time of the year, inventories are pretty depleted and most RC companies are getting ready for the fall release of their kits. It's the natural cycle of things.
#2843
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There's a lot to be said about having toys that are fun "someplace other than the track". Road cars are pretty restricted on the surfaces they'll run acceptably on, and that even rules out most driveways. Off road is useful really, anywhere, so that's where most people start in RC. (Myself included)
I'm told that the indoor tracks lose out to the outdoor tracks during the summer for a few reasons. Most importantly, they're different tracks, and they're only open limited times. So you gotta run them when you can.
I'm told that the indoor tracks lose out to the outdoor tracks during the summer for a few reasons. Most importantly, they're different tracks, and they're only open limited times. So you gotta run them when you can.
I used to see belt driven as fragile. Not any more. Impact with something solid it won’t mafter.
#2845
I tried off road as my first try at RCing. I found it very difficult and decided that I just didn't have 'it.' Furthermore, the track closed down shortly after I started going there. Now, I'm doing on road and I find it much easier as a rookie. I still don't have 'it' but I'm getting better all the time.
I don't mean this disrespectfully to anyone, but if you want a toy to run in the yard, grab yourself one and have fun. Belt, shaft, or whatever! There are numerous excellent choices. When it comes time to go racing, that toy most likely won't do you much good though.
Last edited by JC3; 07-18-2018 at 02:25 PM.
#2846
There doesn't seem to be a lot of set up sheets using DTC on black carpet. I'm trying to understand the reasoning of why it is favored in asphalt and not really used on black carpet. I have used DTC in my USGT car and my hot lap is faster with DTC over standard set up, but I feel I am more consistent with standard. There just isn't a lot of info for a USGT DTC set up that I can use for reference. Feel like I should abandon it all together and just run standard rear end.
#2847
There doesn't seem to be a lot of set up sheets using DTC on black carpet. I'm trying to understand the reasoning of why it is favored in asphalt and not really used on black carpet. I have used DTC in my USGT car and my hot lap is faster with DTC over standard set up, but I feel I am more consistent with standard. There just isn't a lot of info for a USGT DTC set up that I can use for reference. Feel like I should abandon it all together and just run standard rear end.
#2848
Thanks Brian. Appreciate the response.
i like the rotation I get on the car right now. Maybe I am not used to driving it as it is a little different. I guess I will just continue to play with the toe change to see if I can get more consistent. If anyone out there is running GT with DTC on black carpet, let me know your thoughts. Hate to Give up on the DTC quick but I need to get more consistent and get out of the C main again.
i like the rotation I get on the car right now. Maybe I am not used to driving it as it is a little different. I guess I will just continue to play with the toe change to see if I can get more consistent. If anyone out there is running GT with DTC on black carpet, let me know your thoughts. Hate to Give up on the DTC quick but I need to get more consistent and get out of the C main again.
#2849
Center link
I wanted to try the turnbuckle mod as a center link stiffener, does anyone know the correct length of the turnbuckle? I measured from hole in front of the motor mount and the first hole on the servo mount and I got 51.25 . Does that sound right? I might not like it I just wanted to try and stiffen up my stock carbon chassis a little bit.
#2850
I wanted to try the turnbuckle mod as a center link stiffener, does anyone know the correct length of the turnbuckle? I measured from hole in front of the motor mount and the first hole on the servo mount and I got 51.25 . Does that sound right? I might not like it I just wanted to try and stiffen up my stock carbon chassis a little bit.