Rc10ntc3
#9076
Tech Rookie
Other than the weight distribution problem is there any other issues with the fuel tank? Having read through earlier posts I know there use to be a foaming problem. That seems to be fixed. I have not experianced any. At least I can say I have not noticed any change of tune as I go through multiple tanks of fuel. We don't have a fancy spill dam like some of the more expensive cars but performance wise is there anything else I should be looking for?
#9077
k factory makes a low profile fuel tank. i got tired of my fuel tanks leaking and cracking just from the vibration of the car, so i gave these a try.. haven't had to replace it for 2 years.
Also, I've seen excessive foaming on cars with bad engines. If the engine does not idle or throttle smoothly, vibrating excessively, this can be a cause of foaming in the fuel tank. If you have another engine to try, I would say give that a shot too. I had a novarossi engine that ran away from a glitch, flipped over and was on WOT for about 30 seconds before chase it down and turn it off. Since then, the engine vibrated so much when i ran it i just tossed it and got a new engine.
i'd say ntc3 is still a competitive car because it is a stiff, sharp handling car, as soon as you get rid of the steering slop. The car will do well in club races. However, it is not built to last a 45 minute main. Serpents, mugens, g4s, and kyoshos will last the mains because they have more flexible components. Also, it makes a good racer at a club level because you can actually find and afford parts if you break it.. good luck finding g4s, serpent, or kyosho parts.. or finding a side belt for a mugen for less than 10 bucks at the LHS..
Also, I've seen excessive foaming on cars with bad engines. If the engine does not idle or throttle smoothly, vibrating excessively, this can be a cause of foaming in the fuel tank. If you have another engine to try, I would say give that a shot too. I had a novarossi engine that ran away from a glitch, flipped over and was on WOT for about 30 seconds before chase it down and turn it off. Since then, the engine vibrated so much when i ran it i just tossed it and got a new engine.
i'd say ntc3 is still a competitive car because it is a stiff, sharp handling car, as soon as you get rid of the steering slop. The car will do well in club races. However, it is not built to last a 45 minute main. Serpents, mugens, g4s, and kyoshos will last the mains because they have more flexible components. Also, it makes a good racer at a club level because you can actually find and afford parts if you break it.. good luck finding g4s, serpent, or kyosho parts.. or finding a side belt for a mugen for less than 10 bucks at the LHS..
#9078
Originally Posted by wizby
The ntc3 has 3 major things against it. #1 The fuel tank offset in the chassis. Balance changes as the fuel load burns off.
#9079
.....car because it is a stiff, sharp handling car, as soon as you get rid of the steering slop.
how do you get rid of that steering slop?
how do you get rid of that steering slop?
#9080
Originally Posted by factory racer
.....car because it is a stiff, sharp handling car, as soon as you get rid of the steering slop.
how do you get rid of that steering slop?
how do you get rid of that steering slop?
I am retiring it now though, because I was having to recheck/readjust alignment angles after every heat. Also it is overweight compared to newer cars.
Last edited by gearhead13; 04-25-2007 at 08:52 PM.
#9081
Originally Posted by factory racer
.....car because it is a stiff, sharp handling car, as soon as you get rid of the steering slop.
how do you get rid of that steering slop?
how do you get rid of that steering slop?
#9082
Tech Elite
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Originally Posted by Viper23
Other than the weight distribution problem is there any other issues with the fuel tank?
#9083
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Originally Posted by A. Rhodes
If you get hit in the side hard enough, the tank can break. On a very hard hit, the pipe can be pushed into the tank, either cracking it or shearing it from the mounting screws. I have had it happen to me, even with a K-Factory tank, and always carried a spare in my pit box.
And the NTC3 is still a competitive club racer! I finished 2nd on my last club race, ahead of V-OneRRR's, MTX-4's and 720's!
#9084
it all depends on the racers, you only notice a huge difference when you get into the long ass mains, most of the club racers probably just talk about how their is such a big difference but really dont see one, its all about the driver in my opinion
#9086
Tech Rookie
Originally Posted by A. Rhodes
If you get hit in the side hard enough, the tank can break. On a very hard hit, the pipe can be pushed into the tank, either cracking it or shearing it from the mounting screws. I have had it happen to me, even with a K-Factory tank, and always carried a spare in my pit box.
#9087
Tech Rookie
Originally Posted by factory racer
it all depends on the racers, you only notice a huge difference when you get into the long ass mains, most of the club racers probably just talk about how their is such a big difference but really dont see one, its all about the driver in my opinion
#9088
that is one hundred percent true, you can go out and buy a mugen mtx-4 or serpent or whatever, you still wont win even though the car may be better, the driver is still the same.
#9089
Hello all
Is the One Way unit for the TC3/TC4 different from the unit for the NTC3? I ask this because I tried to install the One Way Differential from my TC4 and the outdrives were not long enough for the NTC3.
Thanks
Loren
Is the One Way unit for the TC3/TC4 different from the unit for the NTC3? I ask this because I tried to install the One Way Differential from my TC4 and the outdrives were not long enough for the NTC3.
Thanks
Loren
#9090
Tech Elite
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Originally Posted by llamont
Hello all
Is the One Way unit for the TC3/TC4 different from the unit for the NTC3? I ask this because I tried to install the One Way Differential from my TC4 and the outdrives were not long enough for the NTC3.
Thanks
Loren
Is the One Way unit for the TC3/TC4 different from the unit for the NTC3? I ask this because I tried to install the One Way Differential from my TC4 and the outdrives were not long enough for the NTC3.
Thanks
Loren