326LikesTeam Associated TC4
01-15-2015 | 01:42 PM
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01-15-2015 | 10:24 PM
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Ok so I got a chance to really dig into the car more tonight. First I found that my aluminum motor mount was broke. Apparently this caused the spur gear to be bad. Can I still get the aluminum motor mount to replace it? Also what is the best way to change out the spur gear? From the looks of it I need to take of the c-clip, end gear, bearing then some how press out the pin to take off the mount for the spur gear. Or is there an easier way of doing it?
Which chassis do you have, Tub or Carbon fiber, The motor mount for the tub chassis isn't as difficult to find as the CF chassis.
down load the tc4 manual from the Assoc site. Build the diffs as per the instructions. Be careful, the plastic diffs are built differently than the steel. I prefer the the front diff tighter than the rear. If the plastic diffs are too loose they warp very easily!!!!!!
01-15-2015 | 11:04 PM
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Which chassis do you have, Tub or Carbon fiber, The motor mount for the tub chassis isn't as difficult to find as the CF chassis.
down load the tc4 manual from the Assoc site. Build the diffs as per the instructions. Be careful, the plastic diffs are built differently than the steel. I prefer the the front diff tighter than the rear. If the plastic diffs are too loose they warp very easily!!!!!!
down load the tc4 manual from the Assoc site. Build the diffs as per the instructions. Be careful, the plastic diffs are built differently than the steel. I prefer the the front diff tighter than the rear. If the plastic diffs are too loose they warp very easily!!!!!!
I did rebuild the diff and it seems to feel good but the real test will be when I actually get it driving.
01-15-2015 | 11:27 PM
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Do you have the composite diffs or steel, Run a few laps to break in the diffs then readjust. GOOD LUCK have fun!!!!!!
01-16-2015 | 06:48 AM
Ok I guess I lied I looked on ebay for the guy selling the FT conversions and couldn't find any but they do pop up every so often. There were several carbon fiber chassis conversion kits though. I believe they are 3racing. perhaps that motor mount would work?
01-16-2015 | 07:47 AM
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The Fttc4 motor mount is lighter than the tub motor mount, and all you need to do is cut the associated long motor screw wrench a little bit , so it can fit better in the tight space between the motor screw and rear arm mount.... If you don't shorten your motor screw wrench, you will struggle indefinitely; you will also need to remove the right rear tire each time you want to reach the motor screws...
01-16-2015 | 10:58 AM
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Could you add a couple of pictures showing a better detail of the motor mount area. THANKS!!!
01-16-2015 | 12:30 PM
BIGBULL,
The person who made this prototype is considering producing these. I have not been given permission to discuss them, nor do I want to put words in their mouth. However, they do follow this forum and might contact you.
The person who made this prototype is considering producing these. I have not been given permission to discuss them, nor do I want to put words in their mouth. However, they do follow this forum and might contact you.
01-16-2015 | 07:29 PM
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From: Tampa Bay FL
Gear adjustments were easy
I would love to see a B44 type motor mount on the TC4With the FT motor mount its not too bad with a long ball allen wrench ... you dont need to remove any wheels.
01-16-2015 | 09:41 PM
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Just 2 Kool, thanks.....
01-17-2015 | 02:57 AM
Looking at the 31020 "Club" motor mount for use on a TC4FT. Can the side part be cut off to just use the motor adjustment part? There would still be two screws to mount this with. Do the mount screws placement match the FT mounts.
Looking at a work around for a FT style chassis. <<< Don't have one just looking to assist.
Looking at a work around for a FT style chassis. <<< Don't have one just looking to assist.