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Old 12-08-2012, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by bertrandsv87
Off the top of my head, there is a list of major improvements possible in the tc4 , from front to rear:
#1 : Parma bumper + ntc3 reinforcements(overkill)
#2 : front hinge pin blocks#31064 and #31065(no shims)
#3 : run Teflon Bearings on axles #6906
#4 : front LCD drives #losa3344
#5 : dremel servo saver bolt for clearance
#6 : dremel steering turnbuckle for clearance
#7 : run black swaybar up front and back
#8 : use RPM ballcups all over
#9 : use lightweight electronics and lipos
#10 : use trf shocks or AE shocks with yokomo bladders
#11 : take the foam out of the driveshaft input cups
#12 : make sure track width is 190mm(use #6 washers)
#13 : shave axle stubs sticking out
#14 : use IRS aluminum spool & diff outdrives
#15 : dremel battery compartment stubs flat
#16 : dremel chassis under pinion gear
#17 : cut battery foam spacer so it won't rub the driveshaft
#18 : use rear hinge pin blocks#31066 & #31068(no shims)
#19 : make wheelbase close to the shortest possible
#20 : make droop only 1mm to 2mm over rideheight F&R
#21 : use blue front springs and silver tear
#22 : wax/armor all your ride/wheels/body
#23 : Always run 1° to 1.5° rear camber
#24 : make sure you charge up to 8.5volts
#25 : use only AE clamped wheel hexes
That's all I can recall for now....
DANG!!!!

here are the things Ive done to mine..not as much and only used some of the screws to loose some weight...but thats some things I see on that list that I might try....

FT Motor Cooling Duct/Fan Kit
Part #: 31037

FT Blue Aluminum Shock Bushing, standard
Part #: 1780

FT Battery Strap Thumbscrews
Part #: 1787

FT Graphite Battery Strap, blue with chrome decal
Part #: 31039

TC4 FT Screw Kit, blue aluminum
Part #: 31054

FT Anti-Roll Bar Kit (includes 3 bars)
Part #: 31057

FT Blue Aluminum CVD Bones
Part #: 3888

VCS3 Shock Kit
Part #: 31323
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