Rc10ntc3
#2371
Originally posted by NTC3NUT
Brett, The screws on the shock towers are "The Fix" screws that you can pick up on Ebay. The uppers are machined 1-piece aluminum, with an exact fit. The 1-1/4"or 1-1/2" steel screws come all the way up thru the transmission case from the bottom of the car. Its a very solid set-up not requiring tubes of any type. I bought the set (front & rear) for $25 shipped. A few of the other racers here have made a similar set-up themselves for less, I just liked how this was done. Very simple and clean. The only issue I have with the car now is the rear toe-links. I have purchased captured ball ends, and longer Lunsford Punisher turnbuckles. I think this will prevent compression, and the popping off of the rod-ends. I will wait for AE, or another source, to come out with the delrin gears, then I'll go back to the new Yokomo one-way. Other than that I am ready to go.
Brett, The screws on the shock towers are "The Fix" screws that you can pick up on Ebay. The uppers are machined 1-piece aluminum, with an exact fit. The 1-1/4"or 1-1/2" steel screws come all the way up thru the transmission case from the bottom of the car. Its a very solid set-up not requiring tubes of any type. I bought the set (front & rear) for $25 shipped. A few of the other racers here have made a similar set-up themselves for less, I just liked how this was done. Very simple and clean. The only issue I have with the car now is the rear toe-links. I have purchased captured ball ends, and longer Lunsford Punisher turnbuckles. I think this will prevent compression, and the popping off of the rod-ends. I will wait for AE, or another source, to come out with the delrin gears, then I'll go back to the new Yokomo one-way. Other than that I am ready to go.
#2372
Registered User
Hey all you guys on the RD Lodgic kick, How come none of you are using the shocktowers?
#2373
Originally posted by Brett
we dont have a tyer class here
we can run what we want aslong as its no bigger than 32mm wide
i run the rubber on our small tight concrete tracks and the foam on our bigger asphalt tracks
and at both tracks the ntc3 with a cx12ps has beaten all the pro class running mtx3's with jps3's, v1rr's with s3's and so on
mind u wining on both foam and rubber
what that tell ya
we dont have a tyer class here
we can run what we want aslong as its no bigger than 32mm wide
i run the rubber on our small tight concrete tracks and the foam on our bigger asphalt tracks
and at both tracks the ntc3 with a cx12ps has beaten all the pro class running mtx3's with jps3's, v1rr's with s3's and so on
mind u wining on both foam and rubber
what that tell ya
#2374
Did you try looking for nuts that have normal and reverse threading for the turnbuckle?
I wanted to add that the captured balls need to be drilled with a 9/64" bit, so that the proper size screws will go thru smoothly.
Last edited by NTC3NUT; 02-08-2003 at 01:42 AM.
#2375
Tech Apprentice
confused?!?
hi peoples can anyone remember a person going on about porting his manifold on his tc3? he had two pics one not ported and the one ported
anyway.... i think this mod wont make any differance what-so-ever! because the gap in the manifold efore porting is larger than the gap in the engine outlet my mate has checked with a digital measuring guage! ..... just my say what do yous think? has anyone done this?
anyway.... i think this mod wont make any differance what-so-ever! because the gap in the manifold efore porting is larger than the gap in the engine outlet my mate has checked with a digital measuring guage! ..... just my say what do yous think? has anyone done this?
#2376
That was NTC3 nut, and here is his picture. The only difference it makes it it allows for a slightly better flow by stopping the exhaust gasses from getting "stuck" on the unported edge. It helps a bit, but it's not going to be the difference between first and second place...
#2377
flow
Originally posted by Aeon Racer
The only difference it makes it it allows for a slightly better flow by stopping the exhaust gasses from getting "stuck" on the unported edge.
The only difference it makes it it allows for a slightly better flow by stopping the exhaust gasses from getting "stuck" on the unported edge.
It all helps with flow.....nice work on the exhaust manifold that will compliment any work done on the engine internals
#2378
Tech Apprentice
gearing
what gearing would you guys recomend for a carpark about 120 metres long? what about a 6 tooth split? i have the normal 22-26 --- 50-54 thanks-dean
#2379
The highest you can get or you'll leave your piston somewhere down the main straight before the days out. lol.
Thats far to long for these little engines. The biggest anywhere is around 70 - 75m
Thats far to long for these little engines. The biggest anywhere is around 70 - 75m
#2380
Tech Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
Originally posted by bbntc3
Hey all you guys on the RD Lodgic kick, How come none of you are using the shocktowers?
Hey all you guys on the RD Lodgic kick, How come none of you are using the shocktowers?
I'm also going to have to take the paint off of the bearing races in the case to get them to tighten down correctly. When tightening the cases together, the feel of the bearings went to heck.
Has anyone else had any problems? I think that the quality is there, things just need to be tweaked at bit. After all, don't they say, if it bolts right on, it isn't fast.
#2381
jwf_frani please say something thats gunna make it all better
mines meant to be heer on wednesday and i want tit to be perfect
Striker "The right side upper arm mounting possition put the arm to low, resulting in the arm interfearing with the drive shaft."
"I'm also going to have to take the paint off of the bearing races in the case to get them to tighten down correctly. When tightening the cases together, the feel of the bearings went to heck."
i dont get ya man plese explain
mines meant to be heer on wednesday and i want tit to be perfect
Striker "The right side upper arm mounting possition put the arm to low, resulting in the arm interfearing with the drive shaft."
"I'm also going to have to take the paint off of the bearing races in the case to get them to tighten down correctly. When tightening the cases together, the feel of the bearings went to heck."
i dont get ya man plese explain
#2382
Registered User
deanspoors: Your buds right on the exhaust outlet. I checked it all the same way, it has no real effect on performance to me at all, I have mani's both ways. ported and unported. The way I see it the edge on the inside was put there by Ae to help seal the exhaust gasket is all. The lip or edge is the exact diameter of the engine exhaust outlet with the rubber gasket installed. I guess with the edge removed you know for sure theres no exhaust restrictions.The main exhaust restrictor to worry about is that big ugly bladder pipe on the side of the car.
Striker: Quality is there just no quality control huh? What do you mean remove the paint? They are not anodized? They are painted?
Striker: Quality is there just no quality control huh? What do you mean remove the paint? They are not anodized? They are painted?
Last edited by bbntc3; 02-08-2003 at 08:34 PM.
#2383
i dont see how the anodising is gunna make that much of a difference because the tibkets u can get is like 16 microns
#2384
Tech Elite
iTrader: (2)
striker send the defective part back and i'm sure rd will take
care of it as for the diff cases some will have a little clearance
issues due to the cases are formed from casting but nothing
drastic that can't be tweaked at home with sand paper or some
times just taking the shims of the side of the diffs. even the
plastic ae ones are not all the same this is just magnified due
to the material is aluminum and stays true. me personally
i just use the diff case and the chasis and the car feels rock
solid i still have to finish putting it together. brett ive checked
my diff cases and it fits fine. if you guys are having a problem
ill try to help just let me know and i'll try to accomodate you
or let the owner know if i can't fix it personally.
care of it as for the diff cases some will have a little clearance
issues due to the cases are formed from casting but nothing
drastic that can't be tweaked at home with sand paper or some
times just taking the shims of the side of the diffs. even the
plastic ae ones are not all the same this is just magnified due
to the material is aluminum and stays true. me personally
i just use the diff case and the chasis and the car feels rock
solid i still have to finish putting it together. brett ive checked
my diff cases and it fits fine. if you guys are having a problem
ill try to help just let me know and i'll try to accomodate you
or let the owner know if i can't fix it personally.
#2385
cheers mate
so have ya found out if we need shims for the diff caes yet or not ????? or was that what u where refering to in you last post ?????
so have ya found out if we need shims for the diff caes yet or not ????? or was that what u where refering to in you last post ?????