2LikesXray T4 '13
09-16-2013, 08:13 PM
#4891
Sorry, but I am not sure what you mean by "wears out". Are you referring to the actual material breaking down, like maybe hard arms turn to medium arms over time?
09-16-2013, 09:11 PM
#4892
Like developing slop.
09-16-2013, 09:31 PM
#4893
I have yet to test graphite arms, but the hard & medium arm seem to last a long time. I do use a 3mm reamer on the arms and polish the pins to an almost mirror finish.
09-17-2013, 01:42 AM
#4894
The kit items take a long time to develop any slop, the graphite arms are supposed to change the handling.
I wouldn't change them just to make them last longer, change them because you want to change the setup.
Only problem I found with the graphite, is that when I tried to remove the roll bar drop links from them I broke one of the 'pivot balls' that form part of the wishbone.
Skiddins
I wouldn't change them just to make them last longer, change them because you want to change the setup.
Only problem I found with the graphite, is that when I tried to remove the roll bar drop links from them I broke one of the 'pivot balls' that form part of the wishbone.
Skiddins
09-17-2013, 02:32 AM
#4895
Tech Adept
The kit items take a long time to develop any slop, the graphite arms are supposed to change the handling.
I wouldn't change them just to make them last longer, change them because you want to change the setup.
Only problem I found with the graphite, is that when I tried to remove the roll bar drop links from them I broke one of the 'pivot balls' that form part of the wishbone.
Skiddins
I wouldn't change them just to make them last longer, change them because you want to change the setup.
Only problem I found with the graphite, is that when I tried to remove the roll bar drop links from them I broke one of the 'pivot balls' that form part of the wishbone.
Skiddins
Regards,
David
09-17-2013, 02:55 AM
#4896
My T4 came with graphite arms on it, I'd say they feel very sharp and highly responsive, I want say they may even weigh a bit less, but I'm not sure on the T4, I do know though you will sacrifice some strength, most graphite things tend to more brittle, so they likely won't take a hit like the plastics will.
09-17-2013, 07:08 AM
#4897
Is there any word on the official release date of T4 2014.
Joe DiGirolamo
Joe DiGirolamo
09-17-2013, 07:36 AM
#4898
09-17-2013, 08:01 AM
#4899
Thanks guys, definitely wanting to add a bit more response as well along with the graphite arms. I haven't broken anything since buying it new last year. Just going to do a full rebuild of the suspension to tighten it all up again as if it was new.
09-17-2013, 08:26 AM
#4900
Actually, RC America has told us that they expect them some time in October, I would venture out and say that in the second half of the month. We are going to start a pre order for them today as well as the X12 2014, which is only a week or two away.
Being in Texas, we will be one of the first shops to get them
Being in Texas, we will be one of the first shops to get them
09-17-2013, 08:35 AM
#4901
Tech Adept
Panaracer gears fit fine, but the tooth area is thicker than the Xray gears. The belts run pretty close to the teeth. The center of the gear is actually a little thinner than the kit gears. I put a .1mm shim over each screw hole before pressing the gear on the layshaft otherwise the pulley on the screw side will have a little bit of a gap between the spacer and e-clip.
I probably wouldn't buy them again, but I bought 3 of them and am just making use of them.
I probably wouldn't buy them again, but I bought 3 of them and am just making use of them.
09-18-2013, 01:53 PM
#4902
In my humble opion, I feel I get a better response from the car, feels more precise and just sharper and quicker all around.
I have not broken one, but I imagine they are weaker than the standard arms.
09-19-2013, 05:35 AM
#4904
Hey all: I recently bought a used T4 and I am combing through it now. The front belt feels too tight (and has since I bought it). I've rotated the cam to try to give it as much slack as possible but it goes from very taut to still tight. I cleaned the gunk out of the pulleys so I don't think it's that. Please post some ideas if you've got any - I'd really appreciate it
09-19-2013, 05:41 AM
#4905
Tech Rookie
Wrong belt (shorter) ?
305432 HIGH-PERFORMANCE KEVLAR DRIVE BELT FRONT 3 x 513 MM
305431 HIGH-PERFORMANCE KEVLAR DRIVE BELT FRONT 3 x 507 MM
305432 HIGH-PERFORMANCE KEVLAR DRIVE BELT FRONT 3 x 513 MM
305431 HIGH-PERFORMANCE KEVLAR DRIVE BELT FRONT 3 x 507 MM