Originally posted by bbntc3:
I worked with the R@D guys on the conversion for 2 years, and was told by Cliff Lett at Ae that the new TC3 would all interchange with the my conversion parts...
Well, if you remember the original prototype, it used the original electric suspension with the rally arms. They just took a lot of feedback from last year's Chicago Model & Hobby Show and decided to rework the car. I think it's a good thing that they went to the pillow ball suspension. All the top sedans out there ( Serpent, Mugen, Yokomo, and Kyosho) all use this type of suspension. As for the toe-in adjustment on the rear... yeah, at first I thought it was kind of goofy, but then I realized that the Schumacher Axis cars use this type of adjustment, and I've come across plenty of people who'll swear by that car.
Another reason for the change? Well, there have been many people (most of whom probably never drove a TC3) who have complained that since the arms break so much (mine never have), there's no way it will survive in a Nitro version. Now, I'm sure you probably have never experienced this problem (I haven't), but due to the bad rap many cars get when they're new, I'm sure that AE was concerned that it might affect initial sales. The new suspension looks beefier, so it should quiet the pundits somewhat. Heck, I'd like to see that suspension make its way to the 190mm version! Think of the added adjustablility!
I'll be interested in seeing one when it comes out...