XRAY T3
#3196
Tech Adept
But to begin TC class with, the T3R will be great.
Don't worry to much about the settings. You can follow the intruction manual to start with (it will work well), but focus first on these 4 crutial points:
- Correct assembly of the car, suspensions travel free from any issue, and symetric L/R.
- Differential tight enough but ALWAYS smooth.
- Bodyshell/wing correctly cut and posted.
- and the most important of all, choose the right tires for your application and take the greatest care of them.
Everything else will come on time !
Happy begining !
#3198
Tech Adept
#3201
On T3R : No carbon fiber parts, only FRP (glass fiber)
No sway bar, no orange coated parts, no adjutable turnbuckle, no S.Steel drive shaft. check the Xray web site for the exact list.
But honestly, if you really want to upgrade a T3R to T3 (which is of course possible), it's gonna be pricey. More than buying the T3 directly. No point...
No sway bar, no orange coated parts, no adjutable turnbuckle, no S.Steel drive shaft. check the Xray web site for the exact list.
But honestly, if you really want to upgrade a T3R to T3 (which is of course possible), it's gonna be pricey. More than buying the T3 directly. No point...
Last edited by georgec; 10-19-2010 at 04:38 AM.
#3202
Has anyone tried modding a T3 to make it more 2011 spec? I mean, Smokem or Exotek chassis plate, and dual bellcrank steering from a TRF416 or TCX?
I should have a used T3 coming this week, and if the lower deck needs replacing then I'll probably get a Smokem one, and I have the steering parts from TRF416 available to me....
I should have a used T3 coming this week, and if the lower deck needs replacing then I'll probably get a Smokem one, and I have the steering parts from TRF416 available to me....
#3203
Has anyone tried modding a T3 to make it more 2011 spec? I mean, Smokem or Exotek chassis plate, and dual bellcrank steering from a TRF416 or TCX?
I should have a used T3 coming this week, and if the lower deck needs replacing then I'll probably get a Smokem one, and I have the steering parts from TRF416 available to me....
I should have a used T3 coming this week, and if the lower deck needs replacing then I'll probably get a Smokem one, and I have the steering parts from TRF416 available to me....
#3204
Tech Master
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Has anyone tried modding a T3 to make it more 2011 spec? I mean, Smokem or Exotek chassis plate, and dual bellcrank steering from a TRF416 or TCX?
I should have a used T3 coming this week, and if the lower deck needs replacing then I'll probably get a Smokem one, and I have the steering parts from TRF416 available to me....
I should have a used T3 coming this week, and if the lower deck needs replacing then I'll probably get a Smokem one, and I have the steering parts from TRF416 available to me....
Also like to have the servo in the same position as Tamiya has it.
Furthermore I'm planning on making a version which uses the Tamiya suspension blocks, the way the T3 has it is an improvement, but I still think the Tamiya/TCX/Yokomo style of suspension blocks is superior.
#3205
#3206
This is something I'm planning to design this winter.
Also like to have the servo in the same position as Tamiya has it.
Furthermore I'm planning on making a version which uses the Tamiya suspension blocks, the way the T3 has it is an improvement, but I still think the Tamiya/TCX/Yokomo style of suspension blocks is superior.
Also like to have the servo in the same position as Tamiya has it.
Furthermore I'm planning on making a version which uses the Tamiya suspension blocks, the way the T3 has it is an improvement, but I still think the Tamiya/TCX/Yokomo style of suspension blocks is superior.
I am planning on making another chassis plate with TRF416 steering and the servo turned by 90 dergees
i think this will give the car the best of both worlds , i like the Xray suspension mounting points though so i will leave those alone
#3207
Tech Master
iTrader: (2)
I don't think there would be much difference performance wise, maybe the car will feel a bit more direct because of the elimination of the composite rollcentre inserts.
However I really dislike working with the system, fiddly to mount with the shims, takes more time to change rollcentre, high change of mis aligning the parts and so binding the suspension.
In the short time I owned a Serpent S400 I really started to like the suspension block system this car and the other cars mentioned are using.
It's just a personal preference, I also think it looks a lot better.
Ok sure, no problem.
Yes, I think this as well, I like the design of the 416/417 a lot better as the T3, but the quality and availability made me decide to run a T3.
I will start next week with converting the original T3 chassis to a cad-file.
Then I will try to acquire a 416 steering system and chassis to put those into cad as well.
I'm also planning on doing a lot of calculations regarding the car's flex.
First with the original chassis and how far it's off regarding symmetrical flex.
I'm guessing the methods used by most factories are pretty crude simply because the software packages to do these kind of calculations are hugely expensive.
At first I will work on a chassis with the 416 steering setup and original suspension mounting points.
If I'm pleased with the results and there is enough interest I will look into a limited production of the chassis.
However I really dislike working with the system, fiddly to mount with the shims, takes more time to change rollcentre, high change of mis aligning the parts and so binding the suspension.
In the short time I owned a Serpent S400 I really started to like the suspension block system this car and the other cars mentioned are using.
It's just a personal preference, I also think it looks a lot better.
Ok , i will have contact with you
I am planning on making another chassis plate with TRF416 steering and the servo turned by 90 dergees
i think this will give the car the best of both worlds , i like the Xray suspension mounting points though so i will leave those alone
I am planning on making another chassis plate with TRF416 steering and the servo turned by 90 dergees
i think this will give the car the best of both worlds , i like the Xray suspension mounting points though so i will leave those alone
Yes, I think this as well, I like the design of the 416/417 a lot better as the T3, but the quality and availability made me decide to run a T3.
I will start next week with converting the original T3 chassis to a cad-file.
Then I will try to acquire a 416 steering system and chassis to put those into cad as well.
I'm also planning on doing a lot of calculations regarding the car's flex.
First with the original chassis and how far it's off regarding symmetrical flex.
I'm guessing the methods used by most factories are pretty crude simply because the software packages to do these kind of calculations are hugely expensive.
At first I will work on a chassis with the 416 steering setup and original suspension mounting points.
If I'm pleased with the results and there is enough interest I will look into a limited production of the chassis.
#3210