Team Associated RC8Be Thread
02-16-2011 | 07:38 PM
#2791
When i got my rc8be it came with m2c Racing hinge pin blocks front and rear. So im just wondering if anyone has used them and what they think.
Heres the link just scroll down
http://www.m2cracing.com/category.sc...?categoryId=26
Heres the link just scroll down
http://www.m2cracing.com/category.sc...?categoryId=26
02-16-2011 | 07:39 PM
#2793
If you have the money, buy a 4mm Hudy or Dynamite reamer. It'll get the hole sized perfectly.
24 thousandths of an inch is a lot of clearance. Although plastic shrinks a bit after you drill it out (from what I understand the plastic stretches around the drill bit), it won't be enough to compensate for a drill bit that's 0.024" too large.
24 thousandths of an inch is a lot of clearance. Although plastic shrinks a bit after you drill it out (from what I understand the plastic stretches around the drill bit), it won't be enough to compensate for a drill bit that's 0.024" too large.
I watched the youtube RC8 build videos. In part 1 the guy says to drill out the hinge pin holes in the front arms to let them move freely. He says use a #18 size bit. I only have normal fractional bits. #18 = 0.1695, the closest I have is 11/64 which is 0.1719. Will 0.024" extra be too large? I can't find numbered bits locally individually, and I don't want a full set for $60. My hinge pins are quite snug in the holes so I would like to do this. Any opinions?
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02-16-2011 | 07:44 PM
#2796
02-16-2011 | 07:46 PM
#2798
Tech Master
iTrader: (25)
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,775
From: Orlando / Maitland, FL
Ive heard just as many stories of tekin systems failing as i have of Castles... if you are setup properly both systems are great.
02-16-2011 | 07:48 PM
#2799
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,030
From: Albany, NY
The castles are really this terrible? I know they are a bit of a plug and play, and they are significantly cheaper, and unsensored, and... bah... Ok, you're right.
02-16-2011 | 07:50 PM
#2801
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,030
From: Albany, NY
Body Design
So, I'm not going to even bother attempting to paint the body on my RC8be. Anyone have any suggestions of who's great at painting them? I don't mind sending it out and waiting a couple of weeks.
PS - I'm NOT a flames guy LOL. Leave the flames on the hot rods.
PS - I'm NOT a flames guy LOL. Leave the flames on the hot rods.
02-16-2011 | 07:51 PM
#2803
I agree on the tekins also, but they have corrected their problem and they are no where near as bad now. I had both and castle just can't take the abuse and is better suited for 1/10. I have 4 tekins now and not one problem since the boards have been updated with more support.
02-16-2011 | 07:52 PM
#2804
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,030
From: Albany, NY
I'm sorry, I'm just teasing. I had a castle in my old buggy. It works fine. I never raced with it, but the bashing .. it served its purpose and I never had an issue.
But I'm excited to see a difference in throttle response once my RC8be is up and running. I've heard all but too much conversation on Castle vs Tekin.
But I'm excited to see a difference in throttle response once my RC8be is up and running. I've heard all but too much conversation on Castle vs Tekin.
02-16-2011 | 07:53 PM
#2805
Tech Master
iTrader: (25)
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,775
From: Orlando / Maitland, FL
any issue i have had with my castle has been my own fault, usually involved ripping out the wire because of chassis flex.
So i think its fair to say each manufacture makes a decent product, each has their pros and cons ... lets not start a flame war
So i think its fair to say each manufacture makes a decent product, each has their pros and cons ... lets not start a flame war